Ellie Taylor, comedian and presenter (Snog Marry Avoid, Live at the Apollo)

Sam’s guest this week was comedian and actress Ellie Taylor, who arrived in the studio made-up with a lipstick homage to the final BBC Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown and showing off her ultra-flexible thumbs. We talked Podcasts and Radio, self-promotion and the challenges of being a funny woman… “talent plus hard work plus opportunity = you’re ready” was Ellie’s formula for success. The news headlines brought up a tattooing tragedy and Sam revealed the story of her own tattoo… a tale of overcoming anxiety in a Thai Bar. Catch up with Ellie’s show “Infidelliety” as it tours the country more details at http://socomedy.co.uk/artist/ellie-taylor/ Or follow her blog at http://www.ellietaylorcomedy.com/category/blog/ @Samanthabaines @EllieJaneTaylor