Perfect Day with Jessica Knappett
Perfect Day is a weekly interview podcast hosted by comedian, actor, and writer Jessica Knappett. She explores how her famous friends manage their daily routines, bizarre habits, and most embarrassing moments. Guests share their ideal morning, afternoon, and night, revealing who they spend time with, what they do, and why it matters to them.
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EDINBURGH LIVE SHOW PSA
Hello Perfect Dayers!
A brief PSA to let you know that we are GOING LIVE in Edinburgh on the 19th of August in support of Endo1000, a project supporting advance data-driven research into endometriosis diagnosis and treatment.
Jess will be joined Marjolein Robertson, an award-winning stand-up, improviser and storyteller from Shetland.
The live show will take place at St Celia hall at 3.30
EP 56: Ross Noble (Part 1)
Ross Noble joins Jessica on the podcast this week for our first ever two-part episode. The duo go on tange after tange discussing Werner Herzog, shark bites, their own quite similar faces, horror films, and, they come up with numerous new TV formats.
We’re going on a short break but we will be back with Ross Noble’s part two very soon.
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EP 55: Adam Kay
Adam Kay joins Jess on the podcast this week to tell us all about his perfect day.The pair discuss being buried alive, Boursin, escape rooms, writing, being a parent, and Adam has a very magical end to his perfect day.Plus Jess reveals her nepo baby past in the world of hospital catering.
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EP 54: Rhys James
Comedian Rhys James joins Jess on the podcast this week to share his incredibly funny perfect day.The pair discuss an incident with a dodgy Sri Lankan sherpa, why Dermot O’Leary is the perfect celebrity, why Jess was constantly asked as a teen, ‘Can I have one?’, and why Vinted is intrinsically un-cool. Plus, we find out why Rhys James is called Rhys James.
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EP 53: Kat Sadler
Bafta award winning creator of Such Brave Girls, Kat Sadler joins Jess on the podcast this week to talk about her perfect day. The pair talk curses, the smell of theme park rides, the best way to eat McDonald’s, the etiquette of watering someone’s plants, and how to check if you have a curse.
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EP 52: Cat Cohen
Comedian Cat Cohen joins Jess on the podcast this week to talk us through her perfect day. The pair discuss the downfalls of podcasting, horoscopes, noisy massages, the perks of being next to a mountain and chronic oversharing.
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EP 51: Olga Koch
Comedian Olga Koch joins the podcast this week to describe her perfect day. The pair discuss sensory delights in the big Boots, Olga’s thoughts on human computer interaction, the third space and Jess’ alleyway. Plus, the pair delve into noughties fashion and a good goss.
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EP 50: Emma Kennedy
TV’s Emma Kennedy joins Jess on the podcast this week to talk about her perfect day. They discuss Emma’s incredible family history, lusting after rotisserie chicken, sexual fantasies, terrible spies, the mechanics of story telling, bunking off school and we find out why Emma thinks of Gillian Anderson every time she flips an egg. And, they talk about the extreme side of pimple popping. Yes, it’s g
EP 49: Richard Bacon
TV bad boy Richard Bacon joins Jess on the podcast this week to tell us almost nothing about his perfect day. But boy, do we learn a lot about him - from being watched by the CIA, to being Woody Harrelson’s landlord. The pair get into all aspects of his life, including addiction, near death experiences, ADHD, parenthood and dodgy doctors.
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EP 48: Rick Edwards
Rick Edwards joins Jess this week to tell her all about his perfect day. The duo talk about his love of omelettes, Harvey Weinstein, the best animals, the joy of cancelled events, the logistics of sexy time and there’s a devastating revelation about Tim Key’s barbecue set up.
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EP 47: Amy Mason
Comedian and viral sensation Amy Mason joins Jess to share her perfect day this week. She’s exhausted, and we get it! But thankfully on her perfect day, she has all the opportunity in the world to sleep. We also hear all about Amy’s journey to comedy and how a box of unsolicited sex toys turned up on her doorstep.
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EP 46: George Egg
The Snack Hacker himself, comedian, cook, podcaster and author George Egg is here to share his perfect day this week. Grab your tissues as we take a trip down memory lane and hear some fantastic stories about George’s passion for food, comedy, his family and barbecuing - much to his neighbour’s dismay.
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EP 45: James Buckley
Inbetweeners’ alum James Buckley joins Jess this week to share his perfect day. An actor, musician, podcaster and youtuber, James lets us into his everyday life (which is very close to his perfect day!) as well as a good old chat about all things Twitter, eating habits and of course - The Inbetweeners.
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EP 44: David O'Doherty
Joining Jess this week on her search for yet another perfect day, is comedian, author, actor, musician and big fan of day themed podcasts - David O’Doherty. The duo discuss bike themed pizza wheels, mattresses in boxes, David’s musical morning rituals and Shackleton’s doomed Antarctic expedition, to name just a few. Don’t forget David will be at the Edinburgh Fringe all August, so make sure to hea
EP 43: Kerry Godliman
Joining Jess this week, in an attempt to discover her perfect day, is the incredible comedian, actor, writer, podcaster and full-time hater of landfill, Kerry Godliman. After a few technical difficulties the duo try to get down to business, but somehow end up in a spiral about all the things that can make a person feel antsy. Kerry joins a cult, eats some chunky fruit and also lets us in on her ex
EP 42: Laura Lexx
This week the fantastic writer and comedian Laura Lexx joins Jess to share her perfect day. Laura tells us all about contractually obligating her siblings to hang out with her and her love for the smell of hot hair. We also hear Laura’s passion for stand-up and the rituals of womanhood, in between a quick Grecian getaway and a few roller coaster rides!
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EP 41: Toussaint Douglass
Joining Jess this week is the very funny, very sleep deprived Toussaint Douglass! Comedian, writer and big fan of the Natural History Museum, Toussaint and Jess chat all about triple chocolate digestives, parenthood, rollerskating in the park and aliens. We also discover Toussaint’s secret for staying cool, calm and collected… lavender spray.
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EP 40: Ria Lina
What do Benedict Cumberbatch, double beds and curated nature have in common? They all feature in the fantastic Ria Lina’s perfect day of course! Incredibly clever, honest and unreservedly funny Ria joins Jess this week to bond over their hatred of ill-fitting tights and discuss Ria’s ultra relaxing, importantly breeze-free, perfect day.
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EP 39: Nathan Foad
The wildly talented and utterly hilarious writer, actor and comedian Nathan Foad joins Jess this week to share his strong opinions on cooking, holidaying and the outdoors as a whole - he also shares his perfect day! You’ll recognise him from Newark, Newark (which he created!), Our Flag Means Death or a variety of other incredible shows, but today come along as we get to know Nathan, and his incred
EP 38: Kate Barron
Fantastically funny Canadian comedian Kate Barron joins Jess this week to share her ultra indulgent, super relaxing perfect day. Sell-professed “mall rat”, Kate also confesses her obsession with Labubus, GAIL’s, and talks her past life as an art dealer and the differences between the Canadian and UK comedy scenes.
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EP 37: Felicity Ward
Brilliant, witty, honest and here to explain the term “sea-bogan”, Felicity Ward joins Jess this week to share her perfect day! A comedian, actor and writer, Felicity is a story-teller through and through and today is no exception. On the journey to her perfect day, we hear tales of her gorgeous hometown, her expert barista skills and her love for Custard (the rock band).
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EP 36: Tolly T
Joining Jess this week is the fabulous and, as you’re about to find out, incredibly competitive Tolly T. Writer, presenter, co-host of the fantastic The Receipts podcast and a big fan of naps, Tolly takes us on a journey from Jamaica to her own personalised brand of the Olympics - the Tolly-mpics.
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EP 35: Luke McQueen
Joining Jess this week is none other than writer, actor, comedian and guest with the most honorable mentions so far - it’s Luke McQueen. We truly venture to tange city on our journey to the perfect day, but we do eventually get there. If you too greatly enjoy correcting people when they’re wrong and also wish you could smash your phone into bits - this perfect day is for you! We also get some valu
EP34: Hannah George & Taylor Glenn (Drunk Women Solving Crime)
Fellow writers, comedians and podcasters Hannah George and Taylor Glenn AKA Drunk Women Solving Crime join Jess this week to share their perfect days.
Across these two very different days we traverse the globe, become viral sensations, talk illiterate greyhounds, sausage fingers and beige carpet. Not in that order.
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EP33: Lou Sanders
Comedian, author, actress and certified bobby-dazzler Lou Sanders joins Jess this week to share her very, very cool perfect day.
Pack your bags, we’re going to Hawaii. It’s hot, there’s dolphins to swim with and boats to backflip off of. There’s aliens, there’s Metatron the archangel, there’s banana boats and most importantly, there’s Keanu Reeves.
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EP32: Rob Auton
Artist, comedian and “crab cake kid” Rob Auton joins Jess this week to hash out the finer details of his perfect day. Logistically, it’s a big one - but we think we can make it happen. It’s a trip down memory lane to start - with Glastonbury 2003 and Jamie’s Italian making an appearance followed by a, albeit brief, trip to the afterlife and some home renovation for productivity.
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EP31: Angela Scanlon
Another Thursday, another Perfect Day! This week we’ve gone full woo-woo and are joined by our first ever orb of consciousness - Angela Scanlon. All aboard the waffle train, we’re about to chat about everything from flange and OnlyFans to shaving on public transport and so, so much more.
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EP30: Huge Davies
In this week’s HUGE episode of Perfect Day, none other than Thorpe-Park-Benihana-Loving-Musical-Comedian Huge Davies joins Jess to share his very perfect (and a little weird) perfect day.
If you thought you’d heard it all so far, you definitely haven’t! This perfect day has everything from a Greggs breakfast to mythical creatures, and all things in between.
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EP29: Fatiha El-Ghorri
The sensational Fatiha El-Ghorri joins Jess this week to share her perfect day. Picture this - you’re lying in fresh, crisp sheets, the sun is streaming through your window, the curtains billow slightly in the breeze and… you’ll have to listen in to hear the rest! Hint, it includes warm buttered toast, Judge Judy and finding pleasure in the little things.
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EP28: Alexandra Haddow
In a special bonus episode, comedian Alexandra Haddow joins Jess to share her perfect day on the podcast. The duo revisit the importance of dance floors in pubs, talk correct train etiquette, ponder the cultural shift that was Paul Mescal in Normal People and discuss the peak of luxury - free-standing bathtubs.
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EP27: Rosie Jones
Comedian, writer, actor and as you’re about to find out, psychopath, the incredible Rosie Jones joins Jessica Knappett this week to share her Perfect Day.
In what may be the first ever tangent free episode, we find out that Rosie’s perfect day IS NOT drinking rum by the water in Barbados. Her real perfect day is even better, and includes plenty of staring at her muscles in the shower, and a littl
EP26: Maisie Adam
The wonderful Maisie Adam joins Jess this week to share her most perfect day. The duo discuss a whole variety of things including (but absolutely not limited to) the aerodynamics of sledding, wok-playing, fancy dress, Bill Nighy, blackmail and Maisie’s first ever stand up gig - in Ilkley!
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EP25: Jessie Cave
The sensational author, comedian, actress and artist Jessie Cave joins Jessica Knappett on the podcast this week to bare all. In a particularly tange-filled episode the pair (who do eventually get on to Jessie’s perfect day) delve into their psychies.
The pair discuss bad men, sex, relationships, the perils of soy, children, sticky tape, Harry Potter and self-diagnosis.
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EP24: India Rakusen
Jessica Knappett is joined this week by the brilliant journalist, documentary producer and presenter, India Rakusen to discuss her perfect day.
The pair delve into India’s impressive back catalogue, and discuss hormones, seasons, witches, eggs, terry’s chocolate oranges, surfing, life drawing and going clubbing.
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Perfect Day - Best of 2024
This week, as we wind down 2024, join Jessica Knappett and various guests as we revisit some of the funniest moments far.
Thank you all for joining us in 2024, and if you’re just tuning in, we have an equally hilarious and exciting season to come next year.
Happy Perfect New Year!
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EP22: 'Drifters' Christmas Special with Lydia Rose Bewley and Lauren O'Rourke
The Christmas Special you’ve all been waiting for is here! Jessica Knappet is joined by co-stars and Drifters alumni Lauren O’Rourke and Lydia Rose Bewley in a valiant effort to get to the bottom of their perfect Christmas days.
The trio deep-dive into their childhoods, the perils of lost luggage on trains and their funeral songs of choice. Oh, and they also talk about Christmas. The good, the
EP21: Joe Thomas
Inbetweeners’ star Joe Thomas joins Jess Knappett on the podcast this week, for what may be the most achievable and depressing perfect day yet.
The pair discuss absolutely loads of things that Joe hates, including - the afternoon, eating lunch, mornings, the time 2.30, Edinburgh, stand-up, and his phone. They also talk about foyers, raw dogging, the rain, being a father, and death! Yes, it sounds
EP20: Cariad Lloyd
Comedian and actress Cariad Lloyd joins Jess Knappett on the podcast this week to talk about her perfect day. The pair delve into Cariad’s love of dancing, fancy home cooking, lie-ins, their mutual love of Red Dwarf, outdoor swims and they have a very interesting chat about ADHD.
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EP19: Jameela Jamil
The sensational Jameela Jamil joins Jess on the podcast this week, in a landmark episode where we find our first ever relaxed woman. The pair talk about this, of course. They also discuss Jameela’s love of cleaning, her hatred of anything wet, hot or velvety, songs she’s had written about her, her love of chasing squirrels, her absolutely iconic morning routine, and how Jameela tries to make every
EP18: Ahir Shah
This week’s guest is 2023’s Edinburgh award winner, Ahir Shah who joins Jess to tell her all about his perfect day. The pair discuss the secret bonuses of jet lag, the seven deadly sins, the Thameslink and its similarities to Rishi Sunak, tax returns and the best and worst pizza - Chicago Town.
This is Ahir Shah’s perfect day... enjoy!!
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EP17: Brett Goldstein
Hollywood superstar Brett Goldstein joins Jess Knappett on the podcast this week to discuss (most) of his perfect day - all on no sleep! The pair talk about Brett’s dream woman, acting jobs, the sea, the sun, their Drifters days, charity gigs and Brett getting his bum out. Plus, Brett airs his views on the podcast format.
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EP16: Kiri Pritchard-McLean
Comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean joins Jess on the podcast this week, as the pair discuss her perfect day. They touch upon ghosts, the smell of coffee, charity shopping in Wales, the power of the female collective, Comic Relief and what role they would have fulfilled in the Victorian era.
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EP15: Harriet Kemsley
Harriet Kemsley joins Jess Knappett on the podcast this week to discuss her perfect day. The pair discuss public hangovers, snowboarding, family holidays, adult content, being newly single and everything that entails.
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EP14: Joe Lycett
The sensational Joe Lycett joins Jess on the podcast this week. The pair discuss Joe’s many exciting projects, being a political comedian, being sober, being hungover, being drunk, shared meals, pocket beers, therapy, napping and even more napping.
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EP13: Adam Buxton
The Podfather Adam Buxton joins Jessica Knappett to discuss his perfect day on this week’s extra special live record.
The pair, who performed at the York Theatre Royal earlier this year, discuss sexy time, flying dreams, train journeys, night time digestive issues, stupid birds, favourite arguments and Adam judges Jess’ use of jingles.
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EP12: Kiell Smith-Bynoe
‘Ghosts’ actor and comedian, Kiell Smith-Bynoe joins Jessica Knappett this week to talk all about his perfect day. The pair discuss drama school and the pitfalls of being an actor, the logistics of pool parties, how to do a 'lads lads lads' holiday, the floating breakfast loophole, Chinese food and Dolmio Days.
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EP11: Amy Gledhill
Amy Gledhill, winner of this year’s Edinburgh Comedy award ioins Jessica Knappett to discuss her perfect day.
The pair talk about the intricacies of Amy’s job at a carvery, how to not get food poisoning... maybe(?), the madness of Marie Kondo, Hollywood crushes, mash potato, Daniel Beddingfield and what constitutes a perfect chair. And remember, if you’ve been to a restaurant where you’re sat at
EP10: Nick Mohammed
Telling us all about their perfect day this week is comedian and Ted Lasso superstar, Nick Mohammed. The pair discuss Nick’s hilarious comedy character Mr Swallow, brilliant TV and the commissioning process behind it, pub trips, a good old gossip and Nick reveals an insane story from his university days.
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EP9: 'Drifters' reunion with Lydia Rose Bewley and Lauren O'Rourke
This week, it’s a Drifters reunion on Perfect Day as the brilliant Lydia Rose Bewley and Lauren O'Rourke aka Bunny and Laura from Drifters are back together alongside Jessica Knappett, telling you all about their perfect day.
There’s an incredible revelation about Lydia on the set of Persuasion and a weird story about Lauren and Busted. But, they also talk about sticking stuff up their noses, doc
EP8: Jamali Maddix
Jessica Knappett is joined this week by comedian, actor and documentary maker Jamali Maddix to discuss his perfect day. The duo discuss their experience on Outsiders, Jamali’s love of a specific style of shopping, favourite birds, big sticks, tax evasion, Birkenstocks and moths!
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EP7: Emerald Fennell
Actor, filmmaker and writer, Emerald Fennell joins Jessica Knappett to describe her perfect day. The pair discuss a good goss, getting ready for a night out, being a hun, the wild way in Emerald writes scripts, the fashion in Saltburn, Jess’ new fitness idea and a stunning revelation about parties.
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EP6: Tim Key
This week Jessica Knappett is joined by actor, comedian, poet and author Tim Key to discuss his perfect ever day. Whilst discussing Tim’s jam-packed day, we hear the pair discuss Samuel Pepys, some stellar ideas for other podcasts, the best side of airport security to get into a pickle, their worst ever breakages, bullet trains, cricket and late-night kebabs.
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EP5: Arabella Weir
This week, the Fast Show’s comedy icon Arabella Weir joins Jessica Knappett to discuss her perfect day. The pair talk about being a female in the world of comedy, some of the Fast Show’s most iconic sketches, empty-nest syndrome, the perfect glass of wine, carrying around a poo and the logistics of tits - They’ve got it all covered!
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EP4: Phil Wang
In this episode of Perfect Day Jess is joined by comedian, actor and Taskmaster pal, Phil Wang. Whilst discussing Phil’s perfect day, we hear about his complicated relationship with ordering coffees, the joys of British service stations, undertaking simple chores in the house, why Phil is censored on daytime Taskmaster and his love of being treated like a little prince.
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EP3: Jessica Gunning
In this week’s episode Jessica Gunning joins Jessica Knappett to describe her perfect day. The pair discuss Gunning’s role as Martha in Baby Reindeer and the fallout of her new fame, her earlier acting jobs including being the ‘exposition lady’, a baby sitting incident involving Jess Knappett, getting injured on set and an run in with Jude Law and Keira Knightley.
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EP2: Dolly Alderton
This week, Dolly Alderton joins Jessica Knappett to discuss her perfect morning, afternoon and evening.
Amongst other things the pair discuss: The perks and pitfalls of being blonde, a fantasy interaction with Tom Selleck, breakups, the troubles with being an agony aunt, how Dolly became dubbed ‘the sweetie lady’, and sea shanties.
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EP1: Romesh Ranganathan
Join Jessica Knappett on her brand-new podcast, Perfect Day where she asks all your favourite people about their fantasy perfect day.
This week she’s joined by the brilliant comedian, Romesh Ranganathan. Whilst exploring Romesh’s perfect day, the pair discuss the narrative arc of Magic Mike Live, interviewing a potty-mouthed 50 Cent, council rubbish bins, the dangers of cat accessible Air BnBs
Perfect Day - COMING SOON
Perfect Day is the new weekly interview podcast from comedian, actor and writer Jessica Knappett.
Fascinated by how her famous friends manage their days, Knappett digs into her guests’ daily routines, bizarre habits, and most embarrassing moments as she explores how we spend our most precious resource: time.
As guests dream about their ideal morning, afternoon and night, listeners will also di
