John Robins is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian. He is also an alcoholic. His new book Thirst tells the story of his life through the lens of alcohol, from first sip to his last drink in 2022, and the journey into sobriety that followed. Join one of the funniest men on the comedy circuit as he sheds light on subjects from mental health to friendship, from creativity to the lies we tell ourselves, and answers questions such as: Are alcoholics born or made? And: can Buddhism provide relief when dealing with haemorrhoids? 

In conversation with Catherine Carr.