John Lloyd is a legendary comedy producer, who produced some of the biggest comedy hits of the 80s and 90s, including Not the Nine O Clock News, Spitting Image, and all four series of Blackadder.
After a mid life crisis he realised that his success wasn’t making him ha
ppy, and this led to a lengthy search for meaning and wisdom.This conversation with Rebel Wisdom’s David Fuller covered e
verything from comedy, to the nature of creativity, and the meaning of life.They also discuss his relationship with his former flatmate and w
riting partner Douglas Adams, the creator of the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.00:00 Intro
05:17 Personal Life
11:59 Knowing Nothing
16:32 Religion & The Origin of Ideas
26:11 Quite Interesting
30:01 Depression 8; Focusing on the Other
38:34 Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy & Douglas Adams
45:29 Religion & Secular Rituals
54:02 Science & Spirituality
01:02:44 Intelligence, Comedy & Wisdom
01:12:01 Paradigm Shift
01:20:17 Closing