The Confessional

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Stephen Mangan presents a new comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

In a warm and irreverent interview series, Stephen Mangan offers insights into a well known guest. He asks them to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box.

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Confessional comedy, as Stephen Mangan grills comedian Ed Byrne about his guilty secrets.

Stephen Mangan asks his guest Ed Byrne to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. From 2021.

Stephen Mangan’s comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

Stephen Mangan invites a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional box to make three 'confessions' to him. 

This is a cue for some rich and varied storytelling, and surprising insights as their confessions are put under the microscope. Settle back for a stimulating journey through the realms of shame, regret, guilt and toe-curling embarrassment

Stephen interviews Ed Byrne, whose career as a stand-up comedian has garnered him huge popular and critical success. 

Also known for his work as an actor and a TV presenter with a passion for hill-walking, he talks to Stephen about the dangers of forgetfulness, a misplaced reputation for erudition and one alarming fantasy..

Written and presented by Stephen Mangan

With extra material by Nick Doody

Producer: Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2021.

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Stephen Mangan invites his guests to reveal their guilty secrets.

Stephen Mangan offers insights into a well known guest. He asks them to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box.

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