Unsung, unstoppable, and undeniably Liverpool: Celebrating Neil Fitzmaurice

Read the latest from Pete Price07:00, 20 Aug 2026This week, I want to shine a light on an unsung Liverpool talent - an actor and writer who quietly keeps his head down, works hard, and has become a true force in the world of entertainment: Neil Fitzmaurice.‌Neil is a brilliant comedian, a gifted actor, and a fine writer. We first met when we were both working at Radio City Talk.‌He loved being on the show because he simply loves to talk - another trait we happen to have in common! Growing up in the tough 1980s, Neil attended Anfield Comprehensive.‌He left school with few prospects, but he had a deep passion for acting, even while knowing just how hard it was to earn a living in the industry. Undeterred, he joined the Neptune Youth Theatre (now the Epstein).During a recent chat for my podca