Welcome to In The Room — the comedy podcast by Barry Ferns, recorded live at London’s iconic Angel Comedy Club and The Bill Murray.
Each month, Barry sits down with top and emerging stand-up comedians from the UK comedy circuit to talk writing, performance, and what really happens on stage.
Raw, funny, and full of insider insight — it’s where stand-up comics get real about their craft.
In The Room with Barry Ferns: Tom Elwes | Standup Comedy Podcast
In this episode of In The Room, Barry Ferns sits down with the brilliantly funny and hard-working Tom Elwes for a wide-ranging chat about comedy, creativity, and life.
They dive into:
drawing material from personal experiences,
writing and performing sketches,
balancing commercial work with stand-up,
parenting as a comedian,
neurodivergence and writing techniques, and
some brilliant stories from the Edinburgh Fringe.
It’s an honest, funny, and inspiring conversation with one of the UK’s most exciting up-and-coming comics.
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Instagram: @tomelwes (https://instagram.com/tomelwes)
TikTok: @tomelwes
More info: tomelwes.com
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Instagram: @barrybarryferns (https://instagram.com/barrybarryferns) | @angelcomedy (https://instagram.com/angelcomedy)
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11 Mar 2026
In The Room with Barry Ferns: Luisa Omielan | Standup Comedy Podcast
This month Barry speaks with comedian Luisa Omielan about her journey through comedy — from creating brilliant shows that never received the recognition they deserved to rebuilding her life and work in Austin, and the emotional toll of staying committed to the craft.
A raw, funny and deeply human conversation about creativity and resilience.
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10 Feb 2026
In The Room with Barry Ferns: Rosie Holt | Standup Comedy Podcast
This month Barry is joined by comedian and satirist Rosie Holt to talk about her performance at The Bill Murray and how her hit character Rosie Holt MP has grown over the years.
They unpack how Rosie handles political chaos, why the character resonates so much, and how she builds satire that feels both funny and painfully real.
A brilliant episode full of insight, craft and laughs.
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Follow Rosie:👉 Twitter/IG: @RosieisaHolt👉 YouTube: Rosie HoltFollow Barry & Angel Comedy:👉 @barrybarryferns | @angelcomedy#RosieHolt #StandUpComedy #CharacterComedy #InTheRoomPodcast
Who has been a guest on In The Room
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Thor Stenhaug
Micky Overman
Matt Parker
Ed Aczel
Cally Beaton
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Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100
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