Susan Nickson: Creating Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps at 19

The comedians paradise · Feb 15, 2026 · 1h 17m

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop on what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. Susan Nickson, the creator of the legendary British sitcom Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, joins The Comedian’s Paradise to share her journey of writing a hit show at just 19 years old. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[00:00]] Accents and finding love: Regional identity and chemistry [[06:04]][[06:04]] Starting Two Pints: The origin of the BBC cult classic [[07:52]][[07:52]] Asians ageing well: Cultural insights and…