What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel Ep 178 with Miles Jupp (Part 1): This was without a doubt my worst gig!
Mar 16, 2026
Miles Jupp, comedian and actor known for panel show hosting and TV roles, shares comic anecdotes from his career. He talks about the thrill of shoplifting supermarket bags and charity-auction bidding. He recounts Glastonbury and a chaotic West Belfast set. He also reminisces about the old circuit’s eccentric characters and awkward encounters with famous musicians.
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Charity Auction Rush Like Gambling
- Miles Jupp describes an adrenaline-fuelled charity-auction binge where he impulsively bid low four figures on a drawing.
- He compared the immediate thrill and terror to gambling and felt shaken afterwards, promising never to repeat it.
Confessing To Stealing Supermarket Bags
- Mark Steel confesses to taking supermarket bags at self-service checkouts to avoid paying.
- He frames it as a small, seditious victory and jokes about feeling like a modern-day Rosa Parks for doing so.
Tommy Sheridan’s Remarkable Charisma
- Miles Jupp recalls Tommy Sheridan's magnetic oratory and his knack for remembering people's names, which impressed Miles's brother Ed at a school visit.
- Sheridan's charisma converted older, sceptical listeners into ardent supporters.