Colin Gilbert interview

Talking Bottom chats with Colin Gilbert, the director and co-writer with Rik Mayall of The Man Behind the Green Door and Kevin Turvey Investigates. Colin also directed Rab C Nesbitt and worked on Not the Nine O'Clock News, A Kick up the Eighties, I Lovett and Naked Video. He is the co-founder of prolific independent production company The Comedy Unit. Colin shares memories of his career, the genesis of Kevin Turvey, working with Rik and much more in this fascinating interview. To buy the book, our Lamb and Flag tea towels or listen to more episodes, click here:

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This episode is 63:41 long.

This episode was published on Nov 21, 2025.

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