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Sam Claypole CDG @SamClaypole

Casting Director | Rep: McEwan&Penford | Member of the Casting Directors Guild | Film TV #SmoggieQueens #laggingS2 S3 #deadcanny #TheInfernalMachine

Joined June 2009
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Sam Claypole CDG@SamClaypole
2 Dec 2022
👇well done team 🤩 The Infernal Machine in cinemas across the UK from today 👏#TheInfernalMachine #guypearce #aliceeve #alexpettyfer #ParamountPictures #castingby
Cineworld
@cineworld
1 Dec 2022
Can you decode the mystery? 📖 🔍 @TheGuyPearce dives down a conspiracy theory rabbit hole in the psychological thriller, #TheInfernalMachine. Out tomorrow at Cineworld >> bit.ly/BookTheInfernalMachin…
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BBC Press Office
@bbcpress
May 27
📸 Smoggie Queens mural unveiled in Middlesbrough Part of the Made Of Here campaign, the mural celebrates the stars of the award-winning BBC comedy, Smoggie Queens. Series 2 now on @BBCiPlayer More ➡️ bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2026/s…
Smoggie Queens cast members Patsy Lowe, Alexandra Mardell and Elijah Young with the mural in Middlesbrough.

ALT Smoggie Queens cast members Patsy Lowe, Alexandra Mardell and Elijah Young with the mural in Middlesbrough.

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Sam Claypole Casting are searching for Greek actors, based in the Newcastle area for a BBC Comedy Short Film Filming 7th, 8th, 9th June 2026 in Newcastle. Please see casting brief and application instructions below👇 *Please share* #castingcalluk #castingcalls #northeast #comedy
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BBC Tees
@BBCTees
May 15
They’re back 💋 All episodes of #SmoggieQueens series 2 are available now on BBC iPlayer 📺
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The wait is over… SMOGGIE QUEENS Series 2 launches Friday 15th May at 22:00 on @bbcthree with all episodes on @BBCiPlayer 🎬🙌💖 #smoggiequeens #hattrickproductions #castingby
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#SmoggieQueens Series 2, Press Night in Middlesbrough A room full of absolute joy 🙌 Coming to the BBC very soon ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #castingdirector #bbc #comedy #northeastscreen
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Not long to wait 🕵️🥳👇💕#smoggiequeens #comedy #bbc
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BBC Tees
@BBCTees
Mar 12
Unbelievable Jeff 🙌 Some familiar faces are joining the Smoggie Queens family for the upcoming second series 📺 First look: bbc.in/4s4Cz9s
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Here’s the gang 👇🙌💕 Smoggie Queens series 2 🥳 #SmoggieQueens #castingdirector
British Comedy Guide@BritishComedy
Mar 10
Smoggie Queens Series 2 is coming to TV this spring. Click through for some first look images... comedy.co.uk/tv/fyi/1037/smo…
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A great time at Women in Film and TV Manchester. Always inspiring to be in a room with so many talented creatives sharing ideas, experiences and supporting each other across the industry. Looking forward to more conversations and collaborations ahead!  #wftv #CastingDirector
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Gorgeous evening at The Casting Directors’ Guild Awards last night Congratulations to all the nominees and winners 🙌🥂#CDGAwards2026
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Dog (Short Film) – Nominated for Best Drama Dog, the short film I cast in beautiful rural North Yorkshire is screening at TVIFF 2025 Sat 8th Nov – showcase of best drama films Director/Writer: Caitlin French McLeod
Producer: Jessica Palmarozza
Casting Director: Sam Claypole
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“Meat Raffle” streaming now on @channel4 and broadcast on Film4 on Saturday evening #castingdirector Written/Directed by Stuart Armstrong Produced by Harry Shaw & Samantha Locock Casting Director Sam Claypole Starring Michael Hodgson, Will Latimer, Dom Weatherhill, Julie Edwards
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Show your love for #SmoggieQueens 👇🥳💕
TV Times@tvtimesmagazine
26 Sep 2025
Vote for your FAVOURITE COMEDY in the #TVTimesAwards2025 using this link: futureevents.uk/tvtimes2025 The nominees are: #Amandaland #Austin #GavinAndStacey #HereWeGo #MrBigstuff #MrsBrownsBoys #NotGoingOut #Outnumbered #SmoggieQueens #ThePowerOfParker Support your fave - vote now!
A white grid with a blue headline banner reading: "Favourite COMEDY” in white text. Underneath there are two rows of images showing the cast in each nominated programme, the show titles and where they aired. The first five left to right are: Amandaland on BBC1, Austin on BBC1, Gavin & Stacey on BBC1, Here We Go on BBC1 and Mr Bigstuff on Sky Max and Sky Showcase. Underneath this the bottom row from left to right are: Mrs Brown’s Boys on BBC1, Not Going Out on BBC1, Outnumbered on BBC1, Smoggie Queens on BBC3 and The Power of Parker on BBC1.

ALT A white grid with a blue headline banner reading: "Favourite COMEDY” in white text. Underneath there are two rows of images showing the cast in each nominated programme, the show titles and where they aired. The first five left to right are: Amandaland on BBC1, Austin on BBC1, Gavin & Stacey on BBC1, Here We Go on BBC1 and Mr Bigstuff on Sky Max and Sky Showcase. Underneath this the bottom row from left to right are: Mrs Brown’s Boys on BBC1, Not Going Out on BBC1, Outnumbered on BBC1, Smoggie Queens on BBC3 and The Power of Parker on BBC1.
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Series 2 cast announcement 📣 Joining the cast for #SmoggieQueens Series 2 is BAFTA and Olivier award winning actor Monica Dolan, along with Amalia Vitale and Freya Parker….more to be announced 👀 Can’t wait for you all to see this 🎬💖🙌 Proud #castingdirector #bbc
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Digital Spy
@digitalspy
3 Aug 2025
Sherwood star joins cast of award-winning Northern-set BBC sitcom for new season digitalspy.com/tv/a65584173/…
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Fabulous time with the Smoggie Queen family at the Broadcast Digital Awards 2025 #SmoggieQueens winner 🏆- Best Comedy Programme 🥳🙌🥰 #BDA2025 @BroadcastDigi
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Look at this fabulous bunch! Have a fantastic night at the BAFTAS You are all winners 💕 #BAFTAS #smoggiequeens #proud of you 🥳
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Oooh it’s good!!! Weekend wizzed by with my head in this book 🤓🙌 #HarlanCoben #Nobodysfool #WeekendReads
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Day 2 meeting North East talent. Always lovely to catch up with our friends at The Northern Film and TV Studios
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Day 1 meeting North East talent Thank you @arcstockton for looking after us today 🎥
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