Episode 44: ROB JARVIS - Actor, TV, Musician and Voice Over Star

The Suffolk Pod Show

Rob Jarvis, star of Luther, Hustle and Emmerdale, talks to us in this podcast episode about how life began as an actor; his early years, predominantly in musical theatre, and then how he transitioned into a successful TV and voice-over career. He takes us through memories of working at the Liverpool Everyman Theatre, The New Wolsey, The Bush in Shepherd’s Bush (where his TV career launched from) and working at the London Bubble.

Rob talks about the villainous character he played in Luther (Series 1:Episode 4) – serial murderer ‘Graham Shand’, as well as finally meeting Idris Elba, and working with his great friend and director Sam Miller. Rob also tells us a story about meeting a man on a train who was terrified of him (his character, not actually him) and having played a joke on him as they got off the train.

Rob goes onto to talk about playing the brilliant, and long-suffering fall guy, Eddie in Hustle. He tells us about working with the actors and the dynamics between them, the sadness they all felt when they finished their 8-season run and the slight hint of another series – although, as he says, ‘you always hear these things, and nothing really ever happens’. Rob chats about individual cast members in particularly how incredibly funny Matt Di Angelo is, and his admiration of working with the great Robert Glenister.

Rob recounts several TV appearances including a small part on Dr Who, Christmas Special 2013, accompanied with some very funny tales.

Playing shady character Russell Posner in Emmerdale has been one of Rob’s latest roles. Rob talks about his fantastic experience of working with the Emmerdale team and particularly, again admiration for actress Susan Cookson who plays Wendy Posner. Listen to see if his character may return!

Rob talks about some of his voiceover work including include lots of trailer films – for Sky, BBC, Channel 5 etc, and a documentary he does Emergency Helicopter Medics.

Rob is an accomplished guitarist and plays regularly in Woodbridge Suffolk – check out the amazing Doghouse Blues Band follow them on Facebook to see their next gig – it’s in November!

The Ink Festival, taking place in Suffolk in November, is something Rob is very passionate about – and looking forward to being a part of.

Thank you, Rob, for your generosity in time and spirit for this episode!

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