Alexander Armstrong on the great outdoors, Wall’s Viennetta and singing with Aled Jones

Bass-baritone by day, Danger Mouse by night.

Alexander Armstrong is a man of infinite talents. He’s an actor, author, singer and, of course, the host of Pointless. Oh, and he’s also the voice of Danger Mouse. 

Thankfully for us, he’s also a huge fan of the great outdoors. Whether he’s reflecting on his childhood exploring rural Northumberland, walking cross-country to his favourite pub for his Perfect Pub Walks series, or enjoying his own garden with his family, he simply can’t get enough of being outside.

With a very in-demand voice, Xander takes us on a journey through some of his most memorable voice work, including one Wall’s advert that had Caitlin and Adam squirming in their seats… But it’s Les from Hull who we’re all rooting for now.

He’s also soon to embark on a tour with his pal Aled Jones for The Big Christmas Sing-A-Long, which is summed up perfectly in four words: music, laughter, Christmas and cheer. Sign us up! Although maybe not Adam, who admits he’d rather not show off his own vocal range.

Caitlin also gets stuck into Xander’s new book, Evenfall: The Tempest Stone, and the stories and inspiration behind it. And, incredibly, how he intertwined nature into the story.

So settle in for a cup of tea, an update on the guy who sells watermelons at Borough Market, and a very entertaining journey through the wonderfully varied world of Alexander Armstrong.

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Outsiding is a Cold Glass Production.

00:00 A rainy welcome back!
02:05 Listener question
04:50 It's Alexander Armstrong
08:36 Growing up on the Northumberland moors
12:58 Countryside vs. city life
15:40 Alexander’s current garden
21:06 The Big Christmas Sing A-Long
24:39 Evenfall: The Tempest Stone
26:48 Perfect pub walks
30:24 The joys of voiceover work
32:24 Quickfire Quiz
35:21 Bird of the Week
37:55 Adam’s gift for Alexander
40:11 Goodbye for now!

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