Ronni Ancona: Sexism, Stolen Ideas and The Big Impression | Full Disclosure with James O'Brien

In this episode of Full Disclosure Ronni Ancona joins James O'Brien to talk about the shy child behind the voices. From growing up in Troon and finding safety in humour to teaching, stand-up and The Big Impression, she reflects on confidence, ambition and why success does not automatically end self-doubt. There are stories about comedy's writers' rooms, the thinking behind Posh and Becks, joining EastEnders after impersonating its stars, and a Nigella memory James has never forgotten. 00:00 A Navy childhood and growing up in Troon 06:07 Family roots and the Royal Navy 12:19 A mother who made theatre scenery 18:50 Accent, identity and school 21:00 Finding humour through shyness 25:15 The craft behind the voices 29:13 Art school and an accidental audition 35:04 Teachers who gave her belief 36:06 Teaching by day, stand-up by night 43:15 Ambition and imposter syndrome 46:09 The Big Impression, celebrity and sexism 53:22 Acting, EastEnders and Think of England 57:59 Nigella, James's TV memory and future ambitions For ad-free listening and bonus videos, join James O'Brien - Plus 👇    / @fulldisclosurewithjamesobrien   Welcome to Full Disclosure with James O'Brien Award-winning LBC presenter and best-selling author James O’Brien hosts a series of compelling conversations with fascinating people from the worlds of politics, news and entertainment. These are thoughtful conversations with a curious and interested interviewer. Full Disclosure with James O'Brien is a Global Production For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com