Best podcasts of the week: Fictional fanmail and fake famous ‘friends’ with Lolly Adefope
by Alexi Duggins, Hollie Richardson and Hannah Verdie from Technology | The Guardian on (#6CCAX)
In this week's newsletter: The comedian answers made-up reader questions and meets showbiz stars in Lolly Adefope's Fanmail. Plus: five of the best agony aunt podcasts
Lolly Adefope's Fanmail
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Shrill and Ghosts star Lolly Adefope plays an insufferably self-involved version of her celebrity self in this comedy series in which she answers (potentially fake) fan mail with the help of her assistant Sandy. How tall are you?' is just one probing example. She also invites her showbiz friends" for chats, including Steve Coogan, Diane Morgan, Aidy Bryant and - somewhat unexpectedly - Steve Buscemi. Hollie Richardson