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The Anna Mann Podcast

by Colin Hoult

Anna Mann. Actress, singer, welder (got to have a back up). Siren of the stage and screen. Hear her discuss the intensely brave, visceral and real art of Acting with some of the greatest practitioners of the greatest of all crafts. The creation of acclaimed Character comedian Colin Hoult (Derek, Life's Too Short, Murder in Successville) Anna is joined by some of the best comics and actors in the guise of some truly bizarre guests.

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Episodes

  1. Absolute Dog Shit

    Anna's back talking about Real Action Heroes that you just do not get anymore. Sort of gives up half way. I promise there will be more of these soon!

  2. Carol Reef

    I'm back for 13 mins between jobs it's all you get - but there's a fuck load to unpack here. Coral / Carol reefs, how much is too much egg? is Steve Ok? Can Minecraft help you act? honestly each minute of this pod will feel like a year. In a really good way. Support me here:...

  3. Its been a Month!

    Anna Mann, famous actress, talks about how its been a month. A lot has happened (someone got some shoes, someone got shoes taken off them that sort of thing) Also a lot of stuff about cock and butts. Adults only! If you want her to do more please listen to A-bomb to Zzzax or support at...

  4. Baking Hot

    Anna Mann, famous actress and Dogowner returns, perhaps mistakingly to give more showbiz gossip on dogs, heat and hot dogs. This episode is objectively bad and really peters out. If you want more of this stuff you must listen to our other podcast about Marvel Characters: Abomb to Zzzax

  5. PILES!

    Anna Mann returns unscripted, talking a bit about Piles. If you want more of this please listen to my other podcast: Abomb to Zzzax or support me at patreon.com/abombtozzzax

  6. Anna's Angels 2 - LIVE with Amy Gledhill - Short version

    Anna Mann is unleashed again on the lovely audience of the Museum of Comedy! She comes back from the dead to chat to Amy Gledhill for a bit. You can hear the full episode if you sign up to patreon.com/colinhoult

  7. Anna's Trinkets 2

    Anna gives you another of her Trinkets because she cares. If you want to hear more support us patreon.com/colinhoult - they'll be a free 1 every week and a couple more on there!

  8. Anna's Trinkets

    Anna Mann returns from the dead for a series of delightfully short mini eps to try and get some money off you. Today she explains how Heaven works and why Thatcher has turned the other cheek Support us at patreon.com/colinhoult

  9. Anna's Angels Pilot

    Anna's Angels Pilot! Live recording at the Museum of Comedy! Awarding Actress Anna Mann returns at last as a ghostly spirit possessing the body of Afterlife star Colin Hoult to solve all the world's problems and maybe yours. Who knows its a podcast that changes any semblance of format constantly!...

  10. She's Back!

    Anna Mann, greatest actress of the greatest generation (mid 70s probably) returns to the world of podcasts at last! rejoice my darlings, rejoice. buoyed and frankly bored on tour performing her show The Death of Anna Mann (5 stars most reviews - self out etc etc) she has decided to blast your…

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  11. Did a Mayor Ride an Elephant?

    Anna Mann is back with another bloody podcast. Its very off the cuff and really quite stupid. At one point she remembers her mother's conviction that a mayor once rode a mechanical elephant around Nottingham. Was it true?! Also ANDY PARKER tells a very disgusting story. Like Share review! Support...

  12. Why Orangutans Are Just Awful

    Anna Mann goes back through the mists of time to her one woman mission to save the orangutans, where she suffered terribly and ultimately decide they're actually awful. I think she may have crossed a line here and there's now going back. Plus she reminisces on the time she thought she'd married...

  13. Rattle, Fart

    A very angry pod from Anna this week as she bewails having to homeschool her granddaughter AND Sue Clinch. She also explains her attitude towards farting and her brief appearance in Rocky. Please like and subscribe and review! Support us at Patreon.com/annamann https://ko-fi.com/annamann Book…

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  14. New Year - New Fear - Hello Dear!

    Anna Mann, greatest actress of any bloody age is back to help you through the latest lockdown. We will beat this virus with the most powerful force known to man - Theatre. And anecdotes. And rude jokes. In her first pod of the new year Anna discusses a recent difficult experience of having to get…

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  15. Remembering the Parties

    Anna Mann, that Actress, recalls a time that seems so long ago now when we could dance and fart at each other's houses. She gets all whimsical remembering Drunk old Freddie Basden's Nut based wedding party as well as Sue Clinch's infamous and deadly Rumble in the Jungle. She also talks for too…

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  16. On Free Speech

    Anna Mann - you must know who she is by now - delivers her latest fine fine ramble all about her life, her memories and her slowly withering career in acting / Acton. Topics covered: 'The Space Docking Killer' Her old double act Cream of Mann HBC's living room Learning lines / line with Sue…

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  17. Election Special!

    World renowned actress (not necessarily this world) Anna Mann is back discussing the historic American Election. Sorry for the delay - blame those lazy yanks! In this searingly insightful episode she gives her take on what the F just happened. She also speaks to a clutch of local characters…

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  18. Run Flat

    Anna gets an audition at last then really surpasses herself in cocking it up. Also the return of Marjory Crooks. Don't miss Anna Mann's Manic Mondays - live comedy show every monday at 8 on alwaysbecomedy.com Support us! patreon.com/annamann ko-fi.com/annamann or email [email protected]...

  19. Coffee might kill you!

    Anna has drunk something she shouldn't have and might actually die mid podcast. In the short time she has left, she recalls Tony Sandwich and his sandwich shop Sandwiches Sandwiches, decrys Mother's awful behaviour, bewails Tik Tok, has an argument with Sue and realises all she really wants from...

  20. Hedgetrimming

    Anna Mann, awesome / awful actress is back talking about her recent desperate attempt to get cash as a topiarist (I had to google it too) Somehow her Trumpian level of disassociation from reality leads her down various garden paths as she recalls awful treatment by a philistine teacher during her...

  21. Hair!

    Award stealing actress Anna Mann tells the bizarre tale of a true terror on the tube, involving a very long hair. We then hear from 'normal bloke' Nick Crippen and finally Anna recounts her best friend Sue Clinch's shocking behaviour on a recent Bat Walk. Support Anna at patreon.com/annamann or...

  22. Working at ASDA(S)!

    Anna Mann has got a rotten cold but she struggles through to get this latest podcast out to you, her gorgeous fans, before you wither away due to a severe lack of joy. Anna relates the ups and downs of her new job as delivery driver for a MAJOR supermarket, her thoughts on free speech and the…

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  23. Diagnosed at Last!

    The Most Excellent Actress Anna Mann discusses her recent diagnosis after an enforced therapy session brought about by an accidental ram raid. Plus Eddie Cartesian declares the reopening of the St Germaine Cafe, Leicester. Also for unknown reasons this was actually recorded under a table so it…

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  24. Anna's Cinnamon Dilemma

    Piss-poor actress (Oi, who said that?) Anna Mann tells of a recent incident at the Sunfish and Melon Cafe. Highlights: Phil's friend Gerald, Speed Buggers, pretending to be a picture Plus a very important piece of advice from Sue Clinch To support our work head to patreon.com/annamann or...

  25. Anna Mann: Stencilling

    Award losing actress (lost in a bush! sad!) Anna Mann returns with more marvellous memories and shocking stories of her showbiz lifestyle. This time she talks about Stenciling and it becomes one long and utterly pointless tangent. She gets very angry at you for it actually. Highlights: Actresses...

  26. A President, A Prime Minister and some other prick

    In a very special episode of the Anna Mann podcast, the world famous actress (Rogue Baker, Where's my Elephant?, Ich Habe Keiner Geshwister the musical) somehow gets to interview not only the actual Prime minister Boris Johnson but also his special advisor Dominic Cummings, and the President of…

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  27. The Perfect Celebrity Marriage with Dan Tetsell (and Margaret)

    Anna Mann - the actress to end all acting - returns with a new look podcast! The Anna Mann podcast will be a blend of all the best things from before: Anna Anecdote, her thought for the day, an update on the state of her best friend Sue Clinch and - of course - an interview with one of her...

  28. S5 E02 Talking To Actors - Ganashanu for Two with Anna Crilly

    Anna Mann meet possibly the only Anna as good as acting as her and that is Anna Crilly, creator and star of Great Big Owl's wonderful Heavy Pencil. They talk about the good old days, the bad old days and colonic irrigation. You can fund the show at patreon.com/annamann or buy Anna a gin at...

  29. S5 E01 Talking To Actors - Tom Walker (not the character Jonathan Pie)

    Anna Mann is back in a the latest season of Talking to Actors where she discusses life, inspiration and that all important process. Essential for anyone thinking of entering or not entering the business. She's launching her new series with a bang as she chats to childhood friend Tom Walker, who…

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  30. Anna Mann’s Bedtime Anecdote Episode 19 - Sue Wants Out

    Anna Mann relates a recent anecdote involving a parachute and ignorance. _ Listen to my podcast - Talking to Actors with Anna Mann smarturl.it/annamann See Anna Mann on Harry Hill's Club Nite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVcpf5mnh4k youtube.com/colinhoultcomedy colinhoult.net

  31. S4 E10 Talking To Actors - Rufus and the Death Melon with Rufus Wright

    The Death Melon with Rufus Wright Hello everyone! Anna here. I'm back with another wonderful episode of Talking to Actors. This time I chat to a real handsome bastard, Rufus Wright who's been in all sorts of productions at the National Theatre as well as one of those Star Wars films and other big...

  32. Anna Mann’s Bedtime Anecdote Episode 18 - Don't Worry!

    Anna Mann, the best actress she knows, tells a true tale that explains why its best not to worry too much. Sue Clinch features heavily. Listen to my podcast - Talking to Actors with Anna Mann smarturl.it/annamann See Anna Mann on Harry Hill's Club Nite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVcpf5mnh4k...

  33. Anna Mann’s Bedtime Anecdote Episode 17 - Clubbed!

    Anna recalls the time she was asked to play celebrity golf. Fore! -- Listen my podcast - Talking to Actors with Anna Mann smarturl.it/annamann See Anna Mann on Harry Hill's Club Nite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVcpf5mnh4k youtube.com/colinhoultcomedy colinhoult.net

  34. S4 E9 Talking To Actors - Is Hate Helpful? with Jonny Donahue

    Anna chats to lovely father, comedian and actor Jonny Donahue of Jonny and the Baptists about his wonderful roles and its all very jolly. NOTE this took place over two days with a big break and Anna forgot to turn her mic on for the seconds half. You're just going to have to accept it but it'll...

  35. Anna Mann’s Bedtime Anecdote Episode 16 - Dr Zhivago (she's not in it)

    Anna is back after a self enforced 5 day nap. She talks about waking up with Sue on top, not being in Dr Zhivago and the difficulty of working with working class directors. -- Listen to my podcast - Talking to Actors with Anna Mann smarturl.it/annamann See Anna Mann on Harry Hill's Club Nite...

  36. S4 E8 Talking To Actors - The Boogie Man with Stephen Evans

    Our First Zoom Interview! Anna is back with Magaret Cabourn-Smith giving it both teeth! This time, the veteran actor discusses the craft with her old pal and lover Stephen Evans. When she finally lets him speak, he tells some lovely and funny stories about Ken Campbell and appearing in softcore...

  37. Anna Mann’s Bedtime Anecdote Episode 15 - Barbara and the Whelk

    Anna returns to settle you in for the long night ahead. -- Listen to my podcast - Talking to Actors with Anna Mann smarturl.it/annamann See Anna Mann on Harry Hill's Club Nite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVcpf5mnh4k youtube.com/colinhoultcomedy colinhoult.net

  38. Anna Mann’s Bedtime Anecdote Episode 14 - Sweat!

    Anna recounts some cosmetic surgery that went horribly wrong and provides a lesson for us all -- Listen to my podcast - Talking to Actors with Anna Mann smarturl.it/annamann See Anna Mann on Harry Hill's Club Nite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVcpf5mnh4k youtube.com/colinhoultcomedy...

  39. Anna Mann’s Bedtime Anecdote Episode 13 - Denny Go Lightly

    Anna's had a few drinks tonight (although its recorded around lunch) as she recalls her scandalous romance to Denny Go Lightly -- Listen to my podcast - Talking to Actors with Anna Mann smarturl.it/annamann See Anna Mann on Harry Hill's Club Nite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVcpf5mnh4k...

  40. Anna Mann’s Bedtime Anecdote Episode 12 - North Korea

    Anna is back for another anecdote recalling her remarkable trip to North Korea. -- Listen to my podcast - Talking to Actors with Anna Mann smarturl.it/annamann See Anna Mann on Harry Hill's Club Nite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVcpf5mnh4k youtube.com/colinhoultcomedy colinhoult.net

  41. Anna Mann’s Bedtime Anecdote Episode 11 - The Birds

    Anna Mann is back for another Nightly Anecdote - this time she rambles on for ages and literally forgets to do the anecdote. But its great, honest! -- Listen my podcast - Talking to Actors with Anna Mann smarturl.it/annamann See Anna Mann on Harry Hill's Club Nite...

  42. S4 E7 Talking To Actors - I Am A Chimp With Lucy Roselyn

    Anna Mann returns from her Easter Sue Clinch Fest. Hope you're all well. This time Anna has a lovely chat with her old friend Lucy Roselyn - a terrific actor and writer amongst her many talents about how amongst other things pretending to be a chimp. Anna's Nightly Bedtime Anecdotes will return…

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  43. Anna Mann’s Bedtime Anecdote Episode 10 - Fish Me Up Mother

    In her latest nightly self isolation bedtime anecdote, Anna almost gets in trouble venturing out in the world and retells the story of producer Fred Fingers. Patreon: patreon.com/annamann Thanks for all the generosity you kind souls! See Anna Mann on Harry Hill's Club Nite...

  44. Anna Mann’s Bedtime Anecdote Episode 9 - I Smell a Smellsy

    Anna's memoirs continue with the introduction of her best husband John Smells (Smellsy) Also she's started playing dungeons and dragons which leads to a horrific Sue Clinch debacle Patreon: patreon.com/annamann Thanks for all the generosity you kind souls! See Anna Mann on Harry Hill's Club Nite...

  45. Anna Mann’s Bedtime Anecdote Episode 8 - Sandwich Enters Stage Left

    This night, Anna Mann continues her memoirs - recalling her first marriage to one Tony Sandwich and more importantly her accidental entrance into the world of Theatre. Listen to my podcast - Talking to Actors with Anna Mann smarturl.it/annamann See Anna Mann on Harry Hill's Club Nite...

  46. Anna Mann’s Bedtime Anecdote Episode 7 - Oh, Edinburgh!

    Anna laments the passing of the Edinburgh Festival by reading a bit of what would have been her multi-award winning show. Listen to my podcast - Talking to Actors with Anna Mann smarturl.it/annamann See Anna Mann on Harry Hill's Club Nite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVcpf5mnh4k...

  47. Anna Mann’s Bedtime Anecdote Episode 6 - Shame! Shame!

    (Some) households name actress Anna Mann reads a story for bed time. This one features a guest appearance from Sir Ian McKellen.

  48. S4 E6 Talking To Actors - Pips, Bab's, Bibs and Chips With Sir Peter Caulfield

    Star of One Man Two Guvnors, Dr Who and Our House Peter 'Pete' Caulfield joins Anna to discuss his flight from Lincoln to the theatre and how to cheat to get a job. Margaret adds a couple of cheeky questions too. Please listen to my nightly Bedtime Anecdote to sooth your lockdown - every day…

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  49. Anna Mann’s Bedtime Anecdote Episode 5 - Reginald Singh

    Famous actress Anna Mann here remembers a daring tale of sitars, Soho and the Rolling Stones.

  50. Anna Mann’s Bedtime Anecdote Episode 4 - Open the Cafes!

    Anna Mann, sort of famous actress, is being achingly brave by bringing you a nightly anecdote to help you through this tricky time. Honestly its better than Calpol. Tonight she bemoans the lack of a good latte and at the suggestion of a listener, remembers her time in some really bad sitcoms.

About this show

Anna Mann. Actress, singer, welder (got to have a back up). Siren of the stage and screen. Hear her discuss the intensely brave, visceral and real art of Acting with some of the greatest practitioners of the greatest of all crafts.

The creation of acclaimed Character comedian Colin Hoult (Derek, Life's Too Short, Murder in Successville) Anna is joined by some of the best comics and actors in the guise of some truly bizarre guests.

Hosted by

Colin Hoult

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Anna Mann Podcast have?

The Anna Mann Podcast has 87 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 6, 2025.

What is The Anna Mann Podcast about?

Anna Mann. Actress, singer, welder (got to have a back up). Siren of the stage and screen. Hear her discuss the intensely brave, visceral and real art of Acting with some of the greatest practitioners of the greatest of all crafts. The creation of acclaimed Character comedian Colin Hoult (Derek,...

How often does The Anna Mann Podcast release new episodes?

The Anna Mann Podcast publishes monthly, based on its 87 episodes since February 2018.

Who hosts The Anna Mann Podcast?

The Anna Mann Podcast is created and hosted by Colin Hoult.
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