Lise is best known as co-creator and writer of BAFTA winning cult BBC comedy series The Young Ones alongside Rik Mayall and Ben Elton. She’s also written for The Fast Show, been a consultant for the film The Borrowers, and is the co-writer of Flushed Away! In this episode we discuss all things The Young Ones, from it's conception to the incredible legacy it's left behind. We also touch on the romantic notion of stand-up, You Me Bum Bum Train and… is Lise Mayer happy? Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to over 30 minutes of extras including ghost-writing for other people, blocking for TV sitcoms and Lise’s regrets from The Young Ones. Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod ✅ Get exclusive access to video versions of episodes ✅ Ad-free audio episodes ✅ Exclusive extra content inc over 30 minutes with Lise ✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” ✅ Plus, you’ll be the first to hear guest announcements and other exciting news Catch Up with Lise: You can volunteer with You Me Bum Bum Train, a unique experience for one audience member ("Passenger") at a time. Find out more at bumbumworld.com. Everything Stu's up to: I'm back at Leicester Comedy Festival with a whole hour of new stuff. Come and help me figure it all out…22 February 2025 at 4.00pm | Firebug. I'm also appearing at Sofa SoFunny on Tuesday 26th November in London! More info here. Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Find everything else including live dates at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.