Daisy May and Charlie Cooper: Being working class made us angry! Combat imposter syndrome

Daisy May and Charlie Cooper: Being working class made us angry! Combat imposter syndrome

Author: Fearne Cotton November 3, 2025 Duration: 48:32

Do you have a chip on your shoulder? Actors Daisy May and Charlie Cooper say growing up working class made them angry, but that feeling like outsiders in their industry has been a powerful motivator.


In this chat with Fearne, Daisy May and Charlie explain how they’ve dealt with feeling threatened by authority and power. They also reveal why This Country almost didn’t happen because a contract meant they might have to pay £350,000 to buy back their own characters... They chat about the importance of trusting your gut when no one else believes in you.


Is your sibling the funniest person you’ll ever meet? Quite possibly. Daisy May and Charlie explore their shared interest in the paranormal, and their wildly different parenting styles.


Plus, how has Daisy May found inner peace now? Rules including no phone, no alcohol, and no people pleasing have definitely helped...


You can watch Daisy May and Charlie on their new BBC show NightWatch now.


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