#102 - Peter Firth

In this heartwarming episode, Twiggy Reunites with the multi-talented award-winning actor and brilliant cook, Peter Firth. From his sun-soaked escapades in Portugal to his early beginnings in Bradford's pub scene, join us as we delve into the life of a man who has gracefully navigated both stage and screen. Key Points Discussed: Favourite Tea: As this is is "Tea With Twiggy" we need to know what the Peter's favourite tea is! So we have our light-hearted discussion reveals both Peter's and Twiggy's favourite teas – from builders' tea to Lapsang Souchong. Peter’s Recent Trip: Learn about Peter's attempt to escape dreary weather that led him to an unexpected adventure in Portugal. Childhood Memories: Journey back to Bradford where Peter spent his formative years living above a pub – a cool experience filled with secreted crisps and ice cream connections. Early Acting Breaks: Discover how an impromptu audition at Yorkshire Television launched Peter into the world of acting without any formal drama training. Hollywood Beginnings: Relive the moments when young Peter found himself on set with icons like Anthony Hopkins and Richard Burton. Favourite Tea: As this is is "Tea With Twiggy" we need to know what the Peter's favourite tea is! So we have our light-hearted discussion reveals both Peter's and Twiggy's favourite teas – from builders' tea to Lapsang Souchong. Family Updates: Get personal insights into Peter's family life including stories about his children pursuing their own creative paths across the globe. Iconic Roles & Accolades: Reflect on some of Peter's most memorable roles including "Equus" which earned him critical acclaim on Broadway, film adaptations by Sidney Lumet, Golden Globe success, and even an Oscar nomination. Challenges for Child Actors: An honest conversation about transitioning from child actor to adult performer - why does it work out for some but not others? Memorable Quotes: "The road to stardom is littered with the corpses of failed younger actors." "Big egos are not uncommon in show business…sharp elbows and over-inflated self-esteem will get you much further than mere talent." Fun Facts From The Chat: The Oscars’ cheering crowd disillusionment – discovering they're often paid actors! The surprising story behind “Letter To Brezhnev” production involving Channel 4 stepping in after initial funding only covered one week of shooting. Rekindling old flames - how reuniting with Alexandra Pig after 22 years led down the aisle! The music for the podcast is Twiggy's version of "Waterloo Sunset" by the Kinks and can be found on Apple Music at this link https://music.apple.com/gb/album/romantically-yours/693460953 If you’ve enjoyed listening to “Tea With Twiggy” please give take a moment to give us a lovely 5 STAR rating on Apple Podcasts. It really helps other people to find the show. If you haven’t done so already please subscribe to this podcast so you auto-magically get the next episodes for free and do tell all your friends and family about it too. If you want to connect with me I’d love to hear from you. You can find me on Twitter @Twiggy Or you can find me on Instagram @TwiggyLawson My thanks go to all the people that have helped this podcast happen: ● Thanks to all the team at Stripped Media including Ben Williams, who edits the show, my producer Kobi Omenaka and Executive Producers Tom Whalley and Dave Corkery If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media or email [email protected] to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices