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Meet Our Host and Celebrity Sitters

Host - Gary Mansfield


  

Fine artist, curator and Ministry of Arts Podcast host, Gary Mansfield had a most unlikely induction into the world of art; while serving a prison sentence in his mid-twenties.


Intimately tied to his early life experiences, Mansfield’s works have a deep-rooted foundation of Identity, time, empathy and social injustice, creating a powerful and politically charged aesthetic.


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Celebrity Sitter - Rich Wilson


Rich Wilson is a multi award winning comedian and podcast host. For the first 10 years of his comedy career, Rich cut his comedic teeth at all of the UK’s major comedy clubs and has remained a steadfast presence on the British comedy circuit ever since.

 

Rich has worked as a TV warm up on ITV’s Loose Women as well as tour support for Kevin Bridges, Rob Beckett & Clinto

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Celebrity Sitter - Dunstan Bruce


Musician, filmmaker, and activist, Dunstan Bruce is best known as the former frontman of Chumbawamba - giving voice to the global anthem Tubthumping - a song of resilience that continues to inspire generations.


After Chumbawamba, Dunstan co-founded Interrobang?!, a post-punk band blending spoken word and raw energy to explore themes of disillusionment and resistance.



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Celebrity Sitter - Richie Campbell


Richie is a critically acclaimed British actor, best known for his role as DS Glenn Branson in the hit TV series Grace.


Beyond Grace, Richie has had a diverse and impressive career, starring in Top Boy, The Essex Serpent, Small Axe, and Anuvahood, showcasing his versatility across TV and film. 


With powerful performances ranging from gripping drama to sharp comedy, 

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