335: Dame Mama G on panto, BGT and Bungle from Rainbow

She's Britain's favourite pantomime dame (oh no she isn't, etc) - it's Mama G! Join us for a hilarious chat covering everything from panto and children's books to lesbian grandmas and Irene from Home and Away. We delve deep into Mama G's origin story, and find out how she got started in the panto game. What was it like to play Bungle in the Rainbow stage show, and what happened when she met the one from the telly? And is Zippy a dick in real life? We also talk about Mama G's experience of leading a team of dames to the semi-final on Britain's Got Talent. What's Simon Cowell like when the cameras are off? And what's her one regret about appearing on the show? For more from Mama G, follow her on Instagram @mamagstories . Her latest book, The Proudest Bird in the World , is out in July, but you can preorder now . And you can see her brilliant show at the Edinburgh Fringe this August. We are on tour! See you soon, Stratford and South Norwood! Then we're visiting all sorts of venues all over the country right up till 2027. Yes, INCLUDING MANCHESTER AND NORWICH! Visit scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. WE HAVE A SHOP! Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, and sweatshirts. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on Instagram and Facebook @scummymummies. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and

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335: Dame Mama G on panto, BGT and Bungle from Rainbow is an episode from Scummy Mummies - Podcast by Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn.

This episode is 49:15 long.

This episode was published on May 6, 2026.

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