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My Best Teacher podcast: Doon Mackichan

Two Doors Down actor Doon Mackichan reflects on her school days and a teacher who put her on the path to fame
11th June 2021, 8:00am
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My Best Teacher podcast: Doon Mackichan

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My Best Teacher Podcast: Doon Mackichan, Star Of Two Doors Down & The Day Today

In this episode of the My Best Teacher podcast, we chat to comedian and actor Doon Mackichan about her school days, including:

  • A wonderful English teacher who set her on the path to stardom.
  • Doing impressions to win over bullying girls at school.
  • A very surreal visit back to her former school.
  • Using teachers to inspire comedy characters.
  • The importance of learning from tough times.

Listen below or through your podcast platform of choice via the following links: Apple, Spotify, Amazon and Google Podcasts.

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