Inside the Lines is a warm audio comedy set in Brighton’s most unusual shop — a colouring-in service run by Paul and Laura, two friends who really, really love colouring-in. You bring the artwork, and they do the colouring. For a small fee, of course.
Each episode brings a special guest and a new complication, which invariably ends in chaos. From Turner Prize nominations to surprise hen-dos, things rarely go to plan. But somehow, Paul and Laura always make it back to their felt-tips, a glass of milk and a party ring biscuit.
Funny, ridiculous, and kind of sweet — it’s colouring-in for your ears.
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Attention all doodlers, dreamers and people who accidentally coloured on the wall...
Our series 2 crowdfunder is officially live!!!
If Inside the Lines has ever made you smile, we’d love your help bringing more of it into the world. We've got some excellent rewards and ways to be part of the world of Inside the Lines, head to the crowdfunder page to check it out (https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/inside-the-lines-series-2).
A pledge or share will help make a real difference in supporting this new series to happen. And if you want to keep up to date with production, follow us on our new Instagram! (https://www.instagram.com/insidethelinescomedy/)
Thank you
Paul & Laura ❤️
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26 May 2026
EXCITING NEWS: Series 2 is happening!
Hello! Paul & Laura, makers of Inside the Lines here. Just popping into the feed with some exciting news…
Inside the Lines is coming back! This summer we’re heading into the studio to make Series 2, with new episodes, new guests and more adventures from the colouring-in shop.
We’ll share more soon, including ways to follow along and get involved.
In the meantime, come and say hello on our new Instagram. (https://www.instagram.com/insidethelinescomedy/)
Glass of milk and a party ring?
Paul & Laura ❤️
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16 Oct 2025
Episode 6: Easel Peasel Lemon Weasel
Laura is thrilled that Inside the Lines has been nominated for the Turner Prize for ‘Weasel Getting Ready for Bed’. She can’t wait to go to London and see if they’ve won. Paul just wants to complete the shop’s tax return in peace and in tune with the autumn equinox.
Thankfully, they have a perfect guide in a loquacious gallery owner and devoted fan who is ready to usher them into the baffling world of contemporary art.
Complications ensue.
Created and performed by Laura Mugridge & Paul Macauley
This episode is co-devised and performed with Miles Mlambo as the exuberant and deeply passionate Maurice Mojosian.
Original music by Tom Adams
Sound Design & Production by Gwen Thomson
Edited by Paul Macauley & Gwen Thomson
Announcer: Jessica Crowe
Artwork: Hannah Broadway
www.hannahbroadway.com (https://www.hannahbroadway.com/)
Produced by Hello Strawberry in Brighton & Hove
Visit the Inside the Lines Online Shop! https://tinyurl.com/ycy7ktfh (https://tinyurl.com/ycy7ktfh)
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9 Oct 2025
Episode 5: Midweek Aubergine
Paul is determined to get business communication fixed to turn Inside the Lines into a high-performing professional team. Laura is locked in a psychological battle with a spider.
As luck would have it, a passing customer seems perfectly placed to help, offering a therapeutic approach that gets Paul and Laura exploring their relationship in a way neither of them expected.
Complications ensue.
Created and performed by Laura Mugridge & Paul Macauley
This episode is co-devised and performed with Katy Schutte as the calmly transformative spider whisperer, Gilda Wellwish.
Original music by Tom Adams
Sound Design & Production by Gwen Thomson
Edited by Paul Macauley & Gwen Thomson
Announcer: Jessica Crowe
Artwork: Hannah Broadway
www.hannahbroadway.com (https://www.hannahbroadway.com/)
Produced by Hello Strawberry in Brighton & Hove
Visit the Inside the Lines Online Shop! https://tinyurl.com/ycy7ktfh (https://tinyurl.com/ycy7ktfh)
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2 Oct 2025
Episode 4: Bridalwave
Paul is buzzing to host a hen party at the shop, complete with bubbles on arrival and a strong belief that everything will go brilliantly. Laura is panicking about her missing friend, who hasn’t been seen since yesterday and is off his food.
Holding on by a thread is the long suffering Maid of Honour, who’s determined to make the horror-bride’s dream day happen, whatever it takes. Everything is under control.
Complications ensue.
Created and performed by Laura Mugridge & Paul Macauley
This episode is co-devised and performed with Katherine Kotz as the increasingly frayed Maid of Honour, Elizabeth Sutton.
Original music by Tom Adams
Sound Design & Production by Gwen Thomson
Edited by Paul Macauley & Gwen Thomson
Announcer: Jessica Crowe
Artwork: Hannah Broadway
www.hannahbroadway.com (https://www.hannahbroadway.com/)
Produced by Hello Strawberry in Brighton & Hove
Visit the Inside the Lines Online Shop! https://tinyurl.com/ycy7ktfh (https://tinyurl.com/ycy7ktfh)
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25 Sept 2025
Episode 3: Wild Omelette Surprise
Laura wants to take Inside the Lines to a festival and come home with a full order book. Paul wants to find his missing pencil case and get some proper food.
Luckily, they’ve just met Meical: a relentlessly cheerful, music-loving, nature-worshipping Welshman who knows exactly how to drum up business. And has no intention of leaving their side.
Complications ensue.
Created and performed by Laura Mugridge & Paul Macauley
This episode is co-devised and performed with Carwyn Blayney as the ever-present, meadow-skipping mystery that is Meical.
Original music by Tom Adams
Sound Design & Production by Gwen Thomson
Edited by Paul Macauley & Gwen Thomson
Announcer: Jessica Crowe
Artwork: Hannah Broadway
www.hannahbroadway.com (https://www.hannahbroadway.com/)
Produced by Hello Strawberry in Brighton & Hove
Visit the Inside the Lines Online Shop! https://tinyurl.com/ycy7ktfh (https://tinyurl.com/ycy7ktfh)
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18 Sept 2025
Episode 2: Multistorey Dad Face
Paul wants to become a real artist. Laura wants to get this hedgehoggery coloured in for the nice people in Littlehampton.
Secretly, Paul is already deep in a rooftop-based, nocturnal artistic mentorship that, to Laura, looks like something more worrying than inspirational.
Complications ensue.
Created and performed by Laura Mugridge & Paul Macauley
This episode is co-devised and performed with Andrew Allen as the oddly hands-off graffiti guru and Jeff Goldblum fan, Hector.
Original music by Tom Adams
Sound Design & Production by Gwen Thomson
Edited by Paul Macauley & Gwen Thomson
Announcer: Jessica Crowe
Artwork: Hannah Broadway
www.hannahbroadway.com (https://www.hannahbroadway.com/)
Produced by Hello Strawberry in Brighton & Hove
Visit the Inside the Lines Online Shop! https://tinyurl.com/ycy7ktfh (https://tinyurl.com/ycy7ktfh)
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18 Sept 2025
Episode 1: Third Degree Bern
Laura wants Inside the Lines to be normal, proper, and online - like a real business. Paul just wants to finish colouring in some flags.
Luckily, Laura’s just met a consultant on a hill who says she can sort the whole thing, starting with a strategy session at a trampoline park.
Complications ensue.
Created and performed by Laura Mugridge & Paul Macauley
This episode is co-devised and performed with Emmie Spencer as the flexi-located brand strategist, Bernadette Sanders.
Original music by Tom Adams
Sound Design & Production by Gwen Thomson
Edited by Paul Macauley & Gwen Thomson
Announcer: Jessica Crowe
Artwork: Hannah Broadway
www.hannahbroadway.com (https://www.hannahbroadway.com/)
Produced by Hello Strawberry in Brighton & Hove
Visit the Inside the Lines Online Shop! https://tinyurl.com/ycy7ktfh (https://tinyurl.com/ycy7ktfh)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
4 Sept 2025
Welcome to Inside the Lines
Welcome to Inside the Lines — an absurd, cosy, British audio comedy set in Brighton’s most unusual shop.
Paul and Laura run a colouring-in service. You bring the artwork, they do the colouring-in. But every week, a new visitor turns their lives upside down...
Funny, warm, and a bit ridiculous — it's colouring-in for your ears.
🎧 Subscribe now and get ready for the first full episode, coming soon.
Created and performed by Laura Mugridge & Paul Macauley
Original music by Tom Adams
Sound Design & Production by Gwen Thomson
Edited by Paul Macauley & Gwen Thomson
Announcer: Jessica Crowe
Artwork: Hannah Broadway
Produced by Hello Strawberry in Brighton & Hove
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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