Alan Cumming: “My Dad Told Me I Was Worthless”

Alan Cumming’s dad told him he was worthless, and his mum told him he was precious. Figuring out how he feels about himself has been a life’s work. In this chat with host Fearne Cotton, Alan’s open about the ways he’s allowed people to treat him badly, and how he’s learnt to get comfortable with confrontation and setting boundaries. He also explains why the rage in the script of his new TV show triggered painful childhood memories. Fearne and Alan share their experiences of oscillating between relentless, excited creativity (constantly manifesting bigger and better jobs) and a desire to rest (Alan’s fantasies about becoming a tradwife…!) Plus, what really happens on the Traitors’ set and how on earth does Alan manage to keep that poker face all the time?