
The actor Stephen Mangan was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2025.He made his breakthrough on television playing Adrian Mole in The Cappuccino Years in 2001. Although he was glad to get the part, he describes being cast by Adrian Mole's creator, Sue Townsend, as a somewhat disconcerting experience.You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.
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