Podcasts Culture Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast #112 The May McFettridge/John Linehan Origin Story

#112 The May McFettridge/John Linehan Origin Story

Published: March 27, 2020, 4 a.m.

May McFettridge is one of Northern Ireland’s most recognisable and loved faces.

 

But what about the man behind the character?

 

John Linehan is the hugely successful comedian (and avid golfer) behind the Queen of pantomime and a regular in The Grand Opera House for 30 consecutive years.

 

In 2006, John was award an MBE for his charitable services and in 2014 he was awarded a bronze bust of May McFettridge outside The Grand Opera House to honour his many years of bringing smiles to adults and children alike.

 

Today’s episode gives you the chance to peek behind the curtain at John’s life including:

  • His first memories and jobs

  • How he came up with the character of May

  • And his greatest successes and challenges along the way

 

We had a super fun, light-hearted conversation with John filled with lots of great nuggets of wisdom and laughs a long the way.

 

Check it out!

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To see a 'treasure trove' of all things related to May (including a photo) please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/may-mcfettridge-john-linehan

 

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Cheers!

 

— Matt