Joanna Scanlan talks The Thick of It, After Love, and her route into the industry

The Sweary Woman of Whitehall has entered the building...Joanna Scanlan, BAFTA-winning star of After Love and everyone’s favourite terror of The Thick of It’s corridors, joins the BIFA Podcast to talk about getting into acting at 35, surviving Cambridge and Footlights, and holding on to a proudly “punk” spirit in an industry that often prefers things neat and tidy.ABOUT THE BIFA PODCASTEach week hosts Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter chat to a new guest from the world of independent film about their journey into the industry, their most inspiring cinema going experiences, and what makes independent cinema so special.ABOUT BIFAThe British Independent Film Awards celebrate, promote and support the best of British independent filmmaking. Since 1998, BIFA has discovered and championed bold, original stories and the talent behind them – from Florence Pugh and John Boyega to Steve McQueen and Lynne Ramsay. BIFA’s annual awards spotlight the year’s most outstanding films and filmmakers, and their work year-round connects diverse stories to diverse audiences, with a focus on young film lovers. BIFA is at the heart of the British film industry, and they respond to its changing needs, from EDI training to promoting fair practice, building towards a sustainable, inclusive future for British independent film. Find out more at www.bifa.film-CREDITSHosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy HunterProduced by the BIFA TeamMusic: “Make It Happen”Performed by Laura WelshWritten by Jimmy James and Laura WelshLicensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/ScreenwrkPublished by Universal Music Publishing Ltd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.