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Stephen Fry on passion, privilege, and the power of storytelling
Manage episode 478911417 series 2488911
Joining us today is one of the most celebrated thinkers and entertainers of our time – a writer, actor, comedian, and cultural icon whose voice and wit have been part of the fabric of British life for decades. From Blackadder and Wilde to QI and Harry Potter, he’s done it all – and now he’s back on our screens hosting Jeopardy! It’s the incomparable Stephen Fry.
In this captivating conversation, Stephen reflects on a career that’s spanned comedy, drama, literature and documentary, offering profound insight into his extraordinary life, both on and off the stage. He speaks candidly about the privileges and opportunities that shaped his early path, the importance of working hard once doors are opened, and the creative hunger that’s driven him for over 40 years.
Stephen also delves into his global activism through projects like Out There, explores the impact of Greek myths and the Harry Potter universe as moral compasses in turbulent times, and shares how his love of quizzes drew him to the iconic game show Jeopardy! From his Oxford days with Emma Thompson and Hugh Laurie to his belief in storytelling as a force for good, this is Stephen Fry at his most thoughtful, passionate, and utterly brilliant.
You can catch Stephen hosting Jeopardy! on ITV and stream it on ITVX. And if you haven’t yet, dive into all three volumes of his autobiographies – they’re essential reading!
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445 episodes
Manage episode 478911417 series 2488911
Joining us today is one of the most celebrated thinkers and entertainers of our time – a writer, actor, comedian, and cultural icon whose voice and wit have been part of the fabric of British life for decades. From Blackadder and Wilde to QI and Harry Potter, he’s done it all – and now he’s back on our screens hosting Jeopardy! It’s the incomparable Stephen Fry.
In this captivating conversation, Stephen reflects on a career that’s spanned comedy, drama, literature and documentary, offering profound insight into his extraordinary life, both on and off the stage. He speaks candidly about the privileges and opportunities that shaped his early path, the importance of working hard once doors are opened, and the creative hunger that’s driven him for over 40 years.
Stephen also delves into his global activism through projects like Out There, explores the impact of Greek myths and the Harry Potter universe as moral compasses in turbulent times, and shares how his love of quizzes drew him to the iconic game show Jeopardy! From his Oxford days with Emma Thompson and Hugh Laurie to his belief in storytelling as a force for good, this is Stephen Fry at his most thoughtful, passionate, and utterly brilliant.
You can catch Stephen hosting Jeopardy! on ITV and stream it on ITVX. And if you haven’t yet, dive into all three volumes of his autobiographies – they’re essential reading!
For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!
***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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