SCOUT· 55%1h 16m·2026-11-09·ComedyBob Mortimer: Writing Novels, Gone Fishing & Last One Laughing
Why did Bob Mortimer never speak to Damon Albarn again? In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by comedian, writer and national treasure Bob Mortimer, ahead of his new novel Michael. They talk about how Bob writes a book without a plan, the surprising second series of Last One Laughing, and…
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