Angela Barnes says she'll never forgive Rhod Gilbert | PQ50214 | 2024-02-18 21:08:02
For somebody as 'risk-averse' as slapstick comedian Angela Barnes, she really is sort of the dare-devil.
On this weekend's 60 Seconds, Angela, 47, opens up about bonding with Rhod Gilbert, why so many comedians are neurodivergent and how imagining the worst case state of affairs may just be the last word coping technique.
As a result of, actually, what's the worst that may occur?
What made you determine to do World's Most Dangerous Roads on TV?
Rhod Gilbert – who I'm on it with – had a wish record and I used to be fortunate enough to be on it. I'll never forgive him.
Have you learnt Rhod nicely?
I met him at gigs through the years, then he requested me to do that and also you spend 15 hours a day together driving up the Alps… We both have ADHD and our scattiness and basic bewilderment with the world is analogous.
However our angle to danger is totally different. Rhod stated, 'I've simply got through cancer, I don't fear death anymore.' And I stated, 'Nicely, I do, mate, so let's simply think about what we're saying.'
How's your driving?
I got my licence quite late, like once I was 39, because I never actually wanted a automotive before doing stand-up. I used to be dwelling in London and working as a nurse or social employee. Now I drive 30,000 miles a yr. I'd get myself in a state when filming World's Most Harmful Roads, then I'd do it high-quality.
What was your scariest second?
The final day up probably the most harmful path the place there was snow, ice and sharp hairpin turns. On one other mountain there was a drop on each side – I wish to have one aspect that's mountain to cling to.
Did you come back a modified lady?
I did a bit. I've realised that as long as I've gone via all of the worst-case situations in my head, I can do one thing and have a pleasant time.
Romesh Ranganathan once stated to me – making an allowance for what a miserable git he is – 'Your glass isn't simply half empty, you've smashed it on the table and reduce yourself with it.' However that's my method of coping – in case you think about the worst, you're by no means dissatisfied.
You do a historical past podcast and proved your love of bunkers…
It's referred to as We Are Historical past, with John O'Farrell. A bunker on the aspect of a mountain was right on the French-Italian border and you possibly can just think about these poor young Italian soldiers holed up in there throughout World Conflict II, ready for the worst to occur.
You have been cautious about doing stand-up but your dad dying gave you the push to do it…
When somebody's on their deathbed, no one ever says, 'I wish I hadn't tried chasing my dream.' That made me go, 'What's the worst that may happen?' But I'm still probably the most risk-averse individual I know.
What can't you consider you've achieved since turning into a comedian?
One of many largest was internet hosting Reside At The Apollo. I began stand-up in my mid-30s so it's not like I had a recreation plan once I left faculty. I can't consider it's received this far.
You have to be unhappy about Mock The Week coming to an finish?
It broke my coronary heart that it's gone. I obtained to play with my mates on telly each week.
Who can't you consider you're mates with?
I'm starstruck each different week. It's weird you grow up as a fan then grow to be pals with individuals like John O'Farrell. I was a fan of Mark Metal for years and we worked collectively ten years ago and hit it off.
Probably the most special individual I've met is Warren Lakin, a associate of Linda Smith who I was impressed by and who died in 2006. He learn that I used to be a fan and invited me to the College of Kent to look via her stand-up archive.
Have you ever chatted to Jo Brand about being a nurse and going into comedy?
I don't assume we now have properly. I moved to work in social care, so had a barely totally different background, although I did work in mental well being – Jo was a nurse at the Maudsley [psychiatric] Hospital in London.
Lots of comedians are neurodivergent. Why's that?
I feel it's that we don't really fit in anyplace else, so it's about finding your tribe. You're continuously getting the dopamine hit and, definitely for ADHD, it's about processing that and in search of the subsequent hit.
How was your Scorching Mess tour final yr?
I'm actually pleased with the present. It was a tribute to a very good stand-up pal, Phil Jerrod, who passed away in 2021 of sarcoma [a form of cancer]. An hour of jokes and then a tragic bit. Individuals have been actually generous in donating to the Sarcoma UK charity.
Have you ever acquired a great deal of excessive things planned for 2024?
Absolutely not! It's primarily working on the subsequent tour and the podcast.
Would you do any of the truth exhibits?
I'm not fascinated by consuming anuses of any animals, however by no means say never, eh? I've driven up a mountain – I can do something! I'm recreation for most issues.
Supply me and I'll in all probability say yes.
World's Most Harmful Roads begins on Sunday on Dave and UKTV Play
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