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The Peek with Samuel Pepys
The Peek with Samuel Pepys is a scripted fiction, historical-comedy podcast inspired by the diaries of British writer Samuel Pepys (1633-1703), which provide one of the only first-hand accounts of life in England’s Stuart Restoration, under the rule of King Charles II (1660-1685), through the eyes of a time-traveling celebrity gossip reporter. Irreverent and anachronistic, The Peek joins other absurdist, semi-factual historical comedies, such as The Great (2020-2023, Hulu) and Oh, Mary! (Broadway). Accents may vary – oftentimes within the same sentence. But, hey. It's not like we really know what they sounded like back then, now do we?
The Peek with Samuel Pepys
002 | Crowns
Celebrity gossip has NEVER been juicer than this.
Like, literally. It’s the 1660s. We just invented celebrities last week.
Pepys and "Valentino" have begun their podcast, The Peek with Samuel Pepys, in earnest. Their first topic? What exactly is going on with the monarchy (Valentino was never much of a history buff), where's Shakespeare, and which came first: King Charles II or his spaniels? The men are then unexpectedly visited by actress Nell Gwyn, and her arrival brings them one step closer to uncovering where the concept of celebrity truly began.
S1 of The Peek Stars:
Samuel Pepys – Ethan Peña Mock
The Stranger / Valentino – Charlie B. Foster
Jane Birch – Melissa Bautista
This episode also guest stars:
Francesca Pinilla as Nell Gwyn
Anna Mayo as Elizabeth Pepys
Also featured in S1 of The Peek are:
Kana Seiki, Eunan Cannon, Major Curda, Celeste Samson, James Carlos Lacey, James Kenna, Aaron Dorelien, Jacqueline McKenna, Alex Ramirez Cannon, Zachary Harrison Poli, Lee Melillo, & Jason Maina.
Written and Directed by Lee Melillo
Additional Script Edits by Charlie B. Foster
Executive Produced by Anna Mayo & Lee Melillo
Associate Produced by Adeline Blue
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