Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas
Join comedians Phil Ellis (Taskmaster) and Anna Thomas (BBC New Comedy Award Winner) for the world’s most demented Breakfast Show. On a weekly basis, Preston’s funniest export Ellis catches up with the incredibly Welsh Anna on a weekly basis to talk about their very different, but equally chaotic lives. Chat, laughs and mayhem.
If you’ve got something you’d like to share with Phil and Anna, drop us an email at hello@alovelytime.co.uk. Put, ‘I’m a worm!’ in the subject.
Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions.
Edited by Sam Stroker.
Photography by Matty Ride-Smith.
Design by Sam O'Leary.
Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.
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Episodes

Jun 9, 2026
Jun 9, 2026
38 min
This is it, the worms finally come to rest. And without microphones no less! Yes, the bailiffs have taken our mics (thanks John!) so we had to work around with the camera's microphone and you know what, you can barely tell (you can totally tell and we're very sorry!)
What a way to go out! Thanks for all those that supported us and stuck with us. The worms rose, but now they must rest.
You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com
Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography Matty Ride-Smith. Design by Sam O’Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

Mar 17, 2026
Mar 17, 2026
53 min
As we close out season one we are super psyched to say we have our first guests! They had the best time ever and would recommend to a friend!
If you have a morning routine you'd like us to review you can drop us a line on Earlywormspodcast@gmail.com with subject line: My Worms in the Morning
You can support Early Worms on Patreon! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!
You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com
Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography Matty Ride-Smith. Design by Sam O’Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

Mar 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
44 min
Save the Preston Guild Hall! Or at least reinstate it to its former glory! The kids simply must have a panto! Phil and Anna try their hand at local activism and more in a brand new Early Worms!
If you have a morning routine you'd like us to review you can drop us a line on Earlywormspodcast@gmail.com with subject line: My Worms in the Morning
You can support Early Worms on Patreon! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes.
You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com
Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography Matty Ride-Smith. Design by Sam O’Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

Mar 3, 2026
Mar 3, 2026
32 min
Break out the Daffs! Purchase your leeks! We're getting together to celebrate a real one ST DAVID.. But what else happened on this day in history? It wasn't actually St David's day but give us a break. If you have a morning routine you'd like us to review you can drop us a line on Earlywormspodcast@gmail.com with subject line: My Worms in the Morning You can support Early Worms on Patreon! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions.Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography Matty Rise-Smith. Design by Sam O’Learly. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

Feb 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026
45 min
Good morning neighbour! We hope you're well and that no one has found out about that terrible secret of yours! On this weeks episode Phil will theoretically beat another hapless celebrity to a pulp, but this one comes with a twist. We'll be reviewing morning rituals, some nice, some creepy, some overly regimented.. Also, Anna triggers Phil by talking about condiments. Tuck in, enjoy! And for the love of god subscribe! It takes a lot of energy to produce a podcast as we're being paid in worms. If you have a morning routine you'd like us to review you can drop us a line on Earlywormspodcast@gmail.com with subject line: My Worms in the Morning You can support Early Worms on Patreon! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography Matty Ride-Smith. Design by Sam O’Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

Feb 19, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
36 min
Prepare for a trip through time! It's the 17th of February through the ages! Phil and Anna discuss capital punishment, Bosco the dog, the theft of Crepes and in other news, Phil met the mayor.
You can support Early Worms on Patreon! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! You can see Phil on his national tour.
Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com And head down for Anna's Work in Progress at Fairfield Social Club on the 19th of February!
Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography Matty Rise-Smith. Design by Sam O’Learly. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

Feb 17, 2026
Feb 17, 2026
19 min
Taskmaster Q&A Volume 2 is here! Phil lifts the lid on behind-the-scenes chaos, questionable tasks, and how hard is wibble bibble bam?
Originally a Patreon exclusive it is now out in the wild! If you want early access to episodes like this when they drop, sign up to the Patreon. For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes!
🎟 Phil is currently out on his national tour — grab tickets at philelliscomedy.com
And head down for Anna's Work in Progress at Fairfield Social Club on the 19th of February!
Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography Matty Rise-Smith. Design by Sam O’Learly. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

Feb 10, 2026
Feb 10, 2026
31 min
It's a Valentine's Day special for Phil and Anna as they chat some chit about bad dates, loves lost and general nonsense about this romantic day of the year!
You can support Early Worms on Patreon! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!
You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com. If you're in Manchester, Anna will be doing a WIP at Fairfield Social Club on 19th February, get tickets here.
Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography by Matty Ride-Smith Design by Sam O’Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

Feb 3, 2026
Feb 3, 2026
35 min
Which producer's child deserves the most hate? Is Phil sick of every person on the planet? Where is the Sea Back? All the big questions in another week's episode of Early Worms!
You can support Early Worms on Patreon! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!
You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com. If you're in Manchester, Anna will be doing a WIP at Fairfield Social Club on 19th February, get tickets here.
Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography by Matty Ride-Smith Design by Sam O’Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

Jan 27, 2026
Jan 27, 2026
30 min
Oi oi! Phil and Anna are back with some updates on health, the hunt for John hots up and whether or not llamas spit. The perfect mix to start your day!
You can support Early Worms on Patreon! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!
You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com. If you're in Manchester, Anna will be doing a WIP at Fairfield Social Club on 19th February, get tickets here.
Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography by Matty Ride-Smith Design by Sam O’Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.


