Andrew Scott/Remembering author Marjane Satrapi

June 12, 2026

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A Conversation with Andrew Scott and a Tribute to Marjane Satrapi

This episode of Fresh Air features two distinct segments: an interview with Irish actor Andrew Scott, and a remembrance of Iranian-French graphic novelist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, who died at age 56. The two halves are unrelated, but both offer reflections on faith, rebellion, and the tension between personal identity and institutional power.

Andrew Scott on Playing the Hot Priest, Moriarty, and Hamlet

Andrew Scott is best known for three very different roles: the conflicted priest in Fleabag, the psychopathic Moriarty in Sherlock, and Tom Ripley in the Netflix series Ripley. He also played Hamlet on stage, winning an Olivier Award. In conversation with Dave Davies, Scott discussed how he approaches characters who are wrestling with something real.

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1 (00:34) **Introducing Andrew Scott** - Dave Davies introduces the Irish actor, known for roles in *Pressure*, *Ripley*, *Fleabag*, *Sherlock*, and *All of Us Strangers*.
2 (03:01) **The “Hot Priest” in *Fleabag*** - Discussion of Scott’s iconic role as a priest torn between celibacy and love.
3 (05:02) **Personal Connection to Catholicism** - Scott, raised in Ireland, discusses his complex relationship with the Catholic Church.
4 (09:45) **Feedback from Real Priests** - Scott shares that he received positive feedback from priests who appreciated a fair, humanized portrayal of their vocation.
5 (10:52) **Playing Moriarty in *Sherlock*** - Discussion of Scott’s role as the nemesis in the BBC series.
6 (14:51) **Approach to *Hamlet*** - Scott, an Olivier Award winner for *Hamlet*, explains his method for making Shakespeare accessible.
7 (20:00) **Passing Unrecognized** - Scott answers whether he can walk the streets without being recognized, confirming he can, for now.

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Show Notes

In the new film 'Pressure,' Scott plays an Army meteorologist advising military officials on the date for the D-Day invasion. He spoke to Terry Gross in 2024 about playing a killer conman in ‘Ripley’ and the “hot priest” in ‘Fleabag.' Plus, we listen back to Terry Gross’ 2003 interview with French-Iranian artist and writer Marjane Satrapi, who died June 4. Satrapi's groundbreaking graphic novel ‘Persepolis’ introduced readers to life in Iran during the Islamic revolution and the Iran/Iraq war. And Justin Chang reviews ‘Disclosure Day.'

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