White Wine Question Time
389 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWhite Wine Question Time, with Kate Thornton, is the podcast that brings together well-known friends, three glasses of wine and three thought-provoking questions. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before.
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Stewart Lee on the art of modern stand-up, hunting for new material, and life on the road
July 19, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBToday’s guest is probably your favourite comedian’s favourite comedian. He regularly sells more than 250,000 tickets for every tour, yet he has never wanted to be a household name and doesn’t do many interviews. But you’re in luck, because he has today: it’s the hilarious Stewart Lee! Kate and Stewart have known each other for decades, so they retrace the steps of their friendship and reminisce about some hilarious, scarcely believable moments they’ve shared. Plus, Stewart opens up about no...
Something from the Cellar: 90s Icons
July 16, 2024 04:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBWith the sound of the 90s still ringing in our ears after our latest episode with Peter Andre, we’re revisiting more of our favourite moments of the decade with some legends who lit up the scene. From Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden - aka Boyzlife - who reminisce about the glory years of sunbeds on their tour bus. To Louise Redknapp, who walks us through the very start of her career to the moment she became a pop sensation and was crowned the sexiest woman alive! We even have Steps who reliv...
Peter Andre on life in the spotlight, the glorious 1990s, and prioritising your family
July 12, 2024 04:00 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBJoining us today is a singer, songwriter and TV personality who has become an ever-present figure in British life over the last thirty years. It’s the lovely Peter Andre! Fresh from another night looking after his newborn, Pete sits down to chat about the many highs - and some crushing lows - of his last thirty years in showbiz, plenty of which involved Kate! They remember how he got his big break in the UK, how he had to seek help away from the glare of the British spotlight and how he’s r...
Something from the Cellar: Judy Murray
July 09, 2024 04:00 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBThis week, as we dive into the heart of Wimbledon and bid farewell to two-time singles champion Andy Murray as he enters his retirement year, we revisit our conversation with his equally phenomenal mum, Judy Murray, a true powerhouse of tennis. She walks us through the moments that changed her perspective on life, her friendship with childhood hero Billie Jean King, and what it’s really like watching both of her sons rise to the very top of their tennis ranks. For all the latest news, clic...
Julian Clary on a trailblazing career, staying true to yourself, and filling life with laughs
July 05, 2024 04:00 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBToday’s guest has been a preeminent figure in British showbiz for the last forty years as a comedian, presenter, actor and author - it’s the delightful Julian Clary! As he celebrates a decade of his children’s books ‘The Bolds’, Julian chats to us about a career that began in the working men’s clubs of the 1980s and has since taken him to every stage and TV set in the land over four decades. From singing telegrams, smutty comedy specials and showgirls to the upcoming London Palladium pantom...
Something from the Cellar: Festivals
July 02, 2024 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBThis week, with Glastonbury just gone, we’re now well and truly in the throes of festival season, so to celebrate all that music has to offer we’re bringing you some of our best - and funniest - festival stories! First up, we have the lovely Danny Jones from McFly! Here, he tells us how the band shaped his youth and how waiting 19 years to play at Glastonbury made him value those experiences more than ever! Then, the legendary Noddy Holder takes us all the way back to 1980 where Slade’s set...
Natalie Cassidy on always looking forward, overcoming the toughest challenges and thirty years on The Square
June 28, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBToday, we're joined by an esteemed actress who's grown up in front of millions of viewers across thirty years on EastEnders. She's also hosted several documentaries, endeared herself to the nation on the biggest reality TV shows and is now a podcasting superstar: it's the delightful Natalie Cassidy! Nat joins us from her podcasting den - gin & tonic firmly in hand - to chat about an amazing career that made her one of the nation's most well-known faces. We also speak about the beautiful hig...
Something from the Cellar: Finding your tribe where you least expect them
June 25, 2024 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThis week, we're reflecting on the many different ways people cultivate community and the invaluable impact it has on their lives! First up, we have the brilliant Tom Kerridge who raves about the importance of pubs in establishing vital community spaces that combat loneliness. Next, we have the wonderful Stephen Mangan who admits that he simply wouldn't know who he is without his huge Irish family - 52 first cousins included. Here he shares so candidly how they’ve always been his biggest su...
Ade Edmonson on pivotal moments, life’s soundtrack and finding peace
June 21, 2024 04:00 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBToday’s guest is an esteemed actor, comedian, musician and author whose autobiography ‘Berserker!’ paints a moving picture of a life well-lived. It’s the legendary Ade Edmonson! Ade dials in for a personable chat about how a cruel upbringing has led him to pack his life with as much love as possible. We also hear about his early years “thrashing through life”, how therapeutic music has proved and a selection of hits from a storied CV - including the opening lines in a Star Wars film! For a...
Something from the Cellar: Shaun Ryder
June 18, 2024 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBAfter last Friday's beautifully chaotic episode with the one and only Bez, we're bringing you the salt to his pepper - his best mate, Gogglebox partner-in-crime and Happy Mondays bandmate, Shaun Ryder! Here, he talks to us on the back of his 'Stand Up and Deliver' SU2C special as he dives into some of his biggest life moments. From his life changing ADHD diagnosis and how this has contributed to a longstanding struggle with drug abuse, to some of his favourite songwriting memories and bigge...
An afternoon of chaos with Bez from The Happy Mondays
June 14, 2024 04:00 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBBrace yourself for perhaps the most chaotic, hilarious and enjoyable episode we’ve ever recorded. We recently spent an afternoon in the personable, crazy company of Happy Mondays frontman, Big Brother winner and Celebrity Gogglebox legend, Bez! Across a lovely chat - that took the entire afternoon because Bez fell asleep beforehand and then his phone died halfway through - we hear all about his time in the Happy Mondays and some of the scarcely believable scrapes he’s got himself into over ...
Something from the Cellar: Princess Eugenie
June 11, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBThis week, following on from our latest Friday episode with the brilliant Duchess of York - Sarah Ferguson, we think it’s the perfect time to revisit our chat with her beloved daughter, the wonderful HRH Princess Eugenie! The Princess joined us back in October last year to chat about the amazing line of women she’s come from - Sarah very much included - and how she’s taken to podcasting herself in the name of activism. Plus, she gives us the stories behind some of the pictures she’s chosen ...
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York on a life in the spotlight, family values and her relationship with Princess Diana
June 07, 2024 04:00 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBJoining us is someone who has spent the majority of her life under intense public scrutiny but has remained the same compassionate, thoughtful, driven and witty woman you’re going to love spending an hour with: it’s the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson! Sarah sits down with Kate to talk about how the various chapters in her life have shaped who she is today. She reminisces about joining the royal family and the unbelievable blessing she received from the late Queen, being a devoted mother an...
Something from the Cellar: Pride (Part One)
June 04, 2024 04:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBHappy Pride Month! To celebrate all our amazing guests and listeners from the LGBTQ+ community, we're looking back on some fascinating and heartfelt discussions we've had with some absolute icons. DJ Fat Tony reminisces about his trips to Ibiza and how the community there embraced him with open arms, even at the most difficult times in his life. We also hear from quiz extraordinaire Paul Sinha about the difficulties of coming out when the narrative is taken out of your control, while Rev. R...
Vicky Pattison on taking time in love, life after reality TV and appreciating what you’ve got
May 31, 2024 04:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBToday’s guest continues to show just what’s possible when you embrace who you truly are and showcase that to the world - it’s TV personality, author and podcaster, Vicky Pattison! We last caught up with Vicky at a crossroads in her life, where she was debating what to do next and tentatively starting out with her new partner. Well, now she’s engaged to him and living the fulfilling dream she’s always been seeking! We chat about that journey, the difficulties of appearing on reality TV and t...
Something from the Cellar: The Power of Food
May 27, 2024 04:00 - 20 minutes - 417 MBThis week, we're diving back into some brilliant conversations that show us the incredible power food has to bring people together and change lives! First up we have the lovely Rosemary Shrager who explains how landing a job in Pierre Koffman's kitchen helped piece her life back together after she hit a major crisis point. Next we have the hilarious king of comedy, Jack Dee! He takes us back to his restaurant managing years and walks us through how a stormy meet cute with a customer led to ...
Steve Pemberton on a decade of mind-bending TV, lying to the One Show and swapping the screen for the stage
May 24, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBJoining us today is a man jointly responsible for some of the most dynamic, forward-thinking and utterly superb television we’ve seen in this country. He’s also a fabulous actor you’ll know from the likes of Benidorm, Happy Valley, Doctor Who and loads more - it’s Steve Pemberton! As its final season airs on BBC Two, Steve chats to Kate about Inside No. 9's incredible run, twenty-five years after his debut hit, The League of Gentlemen, also took the country by storm. They also chat about ho...
Something from the Cellar: Embarrassing Moments
May 21, 2024 04:00 - 21 minutes - 442 MBOn today's episode, we're revisiting some of our guests' most embarrassing stories! The types of situation that leave you little choice but to laugh in the face of them! First up, we have Dave Berry and Alex Zane, who were left red-faced in the workplace a few times – starting with a post-breakfast drink with Liam Gallagher, then an eventful New Year's Eve with Elton John and finishing up with a toe-curling chat with Burt Reynolds. We also have Daisy May Cooper who tells us how an underwhel...
Trailer: Welcome to White Wine Question Time!
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Bruno Tonioli on his glittering career, the shaky origins of Strictly, and living a quieter life
May 17, 2024 04:00 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBSlide into some sequins and get those rhumba hips ready, as today we’re joined by legendary dancer, choreographer and celebrated judge of both Strictly Come Dancing and Britain’s Got Talent - it’s Bruno Tonioli! Bruno takes a break from gardening - a favourite pastime of his - to chat about the origins of a remarkable 50-year career that’s taken him from the Italian countryside to the glittering heights of Paris and now London. We also chat about Strictly’s rocky start, his lasting friendsh...
Something from the Cellar: Mental Health Awareness Month (Part 2)
May 14, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBTo continue our series of episodes marking Mental Health Awareness Month, we wanted to revisit a subject that we'll all come to experience in our own unique way: grief. On today's episode, we revisit our conversation with Josie Gibson and Malin Andersson, who met in real life for the first time in the WWQT studio to discuss how they supported one another on a journey through grief. Plus, Bros member Matt Goss talks openly about losing his mother and moments with her he'd like to relive and ...
Jane McDonald on her funniest and most iconic moments, her favourite memories from Loose Women and how she's learning to live with grief
May 10, 2024 04:00 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBToday's guest is a national treasure, showbiz extraordinaire and one of our favourite northern icons - it's Jane McDonald! In 1998 and at the age of 35 she hit our screens as the breakout star of BBC docu-series The Cruise, becoming an overnight success and it's no surprise she hasn't looked back since! She's done it all, from cruise ships to the stage, a debut album that topped the charts, and a 10-year stay on the Loose Women panel - she's dedicated her life to being a performer but she's...
Something from the Cellar: Emma Barnett
May 07, 2024 04:00 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBThis week, congratulations are in order for an absolute journalistic powerhouse - Emma Barnett - who's joining the prestigious Today programme on BBC Radio 4! So in honour of one of the most inspiring broadcasters of our generation, we're revisiting our episode with her where we touched on everything from the dying art of long-form conversation, securing that viral Kate Bush interview while hosting Woman’s Hour, and the ever-changing place of women over the last few decades. For all the lat...
Tim Peake on his extraordinary journey through space, what makes a great astronaut, and seeing ourselves as Earthlings
May 03, 2024 04:00 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBJoining us today is a man whose place in the history books was secured back in 2015, when he became the first Brit to ever walk in space. He's gone on to become a celebrated author and public speaker. We're delighted to be joined by esteemed astronaut and former Army officer, Tim Peake! Tim is here to talk all about his remarkable career that's taken him from difficult decisions on the battlefield to the stars and how his experiences in space have helped him view the world differently. We a...
Something from the Cellar: Mental Health Awareness Part 1
April 30, 2024 04:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MBThis week, in honour of May being Mental Health Awareness month, we’re looking back at three conversations that show the true complexities of mental wellbeing. First up we have TV fashion Guru, Susannah Constantine! Here she opens about her mother’s mental health battles and how that made her the person she is today. Next up is dancing queen Shirley Ballas, who candidly discusses her relationship with disordered eating and body dysmorphia. Last but not least is the brilliant radio host and ...
Richard Armitage on others believing in you, his full circle Hobbit moment, and maintaining a private life
April 26, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBAs his new drama 'Red Eye' debuts on ITV, we're delighted to be joined by an esteemed actor whose dulcet tones earned him a writing deal with Audible - which proved just as successful as his acting. It's Richard Armitage! Richard talks us through a fascinating career that's taken him from performing in his school's version of The Hobbit aged 11 to West End smash hits, cracking TV dramas and back to The Hobbit - as in, one of the biggest film series of the last decade. We also chat about scr...
Something from the Cellar: Big Laughs
April 23, 2024 08:33 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBThis week we're bringing you some of our favourite laugh out loud moments on WWQT so you can start your week off right! First up, we have ultimate funny man Brian Conley, who revisits the time he met Tom Cruise and absolutely put his foot in it - oops! Then we have one of our favourite comedians, Joe Pasquale who tells us about the dangers of moose antlers and how they very nearly killed him. Plus, we've got the brilliant Tom Allen who talks about his late father, who was the complete chalk...
Stephen Mangan on the importance of family, acting joys, and dealing with sudden loss
April 19, 2024 04:00 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBToday's guest is a celebrated actor who can seamlessly turn his hand to any number of different roles - be it TV dramas, comedy blockbusters or Tony-nominated runs on Broadway. It's the lovely Stephen Mangan! After almost becoming a lawyer and instead finding his way to acting after real tragedy, Stephen's gone on to enjoy a hugely successful career on stage and screen. He chats to us about his love for his huge Irish family - he has 52 first cousins! - as well as the importance of a varied...
Something from the Cellar: London Marathon
April 16, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBThis week, we’re here with some last minute motivation in the run up to the London Marathon this Sunday! Whether you’re a runner or simply there for the good vibes, you’re bound to be inspired by our fantastic guests. First up, we have cricket legend Phil Tufnell, who tells us about his own biggest inspirations and how they’ve helped him through the most challenging of times. Then, we have Olympian Dame Denise Lewis who recalls the biggest moments of tough love that have pushed her on and t...
Hugh Dennis on finding your people, the joy of letting things happen, and his unlikely James Bond cameo
April 12, 2024 04:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBJoining us today is the esteemed actor and comedian you’ll no doubt know from shows like Mock the Week, Fleabag, Outnumbered - and even a few scenes of the latest James Bond film. It’s the wonderful Hugh Dennis! Before heading back out on tour with Steve Punt for the first time in a decade, Hugh chats to Kate about the joys of letting your career dictate its path, how he found himself in the likes of Fleabag and James Bond, and the importance of finding your tribe. For all the latest news,...
Something from the Cellar: Dame Prue Leith
April 09, 2024 04:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBThis week we’re revisiting our brilliant chat with the extraordinary Prue Leith. She’s a businesswoman, chef, entrepreneur, TV personality and author and she’s back on our screens once again this Sunday for the final episode of Channel 4’s special Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off series. Here, she tells us about her belief in reinventing yourself every 25 years and reminisces on her most incredible life journeys, from food to love - and everything in between! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Anastacia on singing with Celine Dion, being on The Masked Singer, and her experience of menopause as a breast cancer survivor
April 05, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBJoining us this week is a phenomenal singer-songwriter with one of the most recognisable voices in pop music. It’s noughties icon Anastacia! Anastacia joins Kate following the release of her latest album, “Our Songs,” a unique project that pays homage to the music she fell in love with while in Germany. Together, they chart her life all the way from childhood - where you would have found her and her sister performing some somewhat inappropriate songs from the musical Hair in the living room...
Something from the Cellar: Family
April 02, 2024 04:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBThis week, to celebrate the long Easter weekend we're revisiting some brilliant guests that have reminded us of the importance of family and the support they bring. From the heartwarming to the ridiculously hilarious, we've got something for everyone. First up, it's HRH Princess Eugenie who talks us through the line of phenomenal women she's come from. Then we have Colleen and Maureen from the iconic pop band The Nolans, who tell us how international touring brought them even closer. Plus, ...
Ben Miller on a remarkable acting CV, the importance of childhood and slow dancing 101
March 29, 2024 05:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBJoining us today is an esteemed actor and writer whose incredible career has seen him star in some of the county’s biggest films and TV shows, write a plethora of successful children books and inadvertently set himself on fire - it’s the lovely Ben Miller! We chat to Ben about how his dream career seemingly unfolded before his eyes, his enduring fascination with the legacy of our childhood and lasting advice he’s found from the most unlikely of sources - including fellow Footlights alumni a...
Something from the Cellar: Ralf Little
March 26, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBAs Ralf Little departs one of the BBC's most-watched shows, Death in Paradise, after an incredible 5-year reign, we thought we'd revisit our conversation with him where we talk all about his fascinating journey so far! From his 25-year career spanning iconic shows like The Royle Family and 2 Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, to auditioning for Tom Hanks and even his semi-professional footballing career - he's a man of many talents! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Christine McGuinness on her late autism diagnosis, her friendship with Denise Welch and her recent separation
March 22, 2024 15:09 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBJoining us today a former model who has gone from well-known to well-loved, establishing herself as a powerful advocate for autism awareness: it’s the wonderful Christine McGuinness! Fresh off her stint in BBC Two’s Pilgrimage: The Road Through North Wales, Christine joins Kate to chart her remarkable journey to public prominence. From struggling to fit in at school and falling into the wrong crowd, her childhood was fraught with challenges and confusion. However, Christine has found answer...
Something from the Cellar: St. Patrick’s Day
March 19, 2024 05:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBContinuing the weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, we’re looking back at some of our favourite Irish guests on today’s episode. Iconic Boyzlife duo, Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden tell us how the Irish find support in community at the best and worst times - from family holidays to funerals alike. We also hear from the mega-talented singer-songwriter and poet Imelda May, who reminisces about her hilariously chaotic childhood growing up in a huge Irish family. Plus, TV presenter Craig Do...
Fat Tony on his journey to sobriety and why Kate Moss would be perfect for Celebrity Big Brother
March 15, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBJoining us today is a true dance music legend and maestro behind the turntables: it’s the iconic Fat Tony! His journey to becoming a household name wasn’t without its challenges. He joins Kate to chart his career from starting out as a club doorman to DJing around the world and forming lifelong friendships with A-listers like Kate Moss and Boy George - all while struggling with debilitating addiction issues that almost destroyed him. He chats to Kate about his recovery, finding joy in his ...
Something from the Cellar: Louis Walsh
March 12, 2024 05:00 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBWe're back with another Celebrity Big Brother housemate - talent show legend and our old friend Louis Walsh! We've loved watching him spill all of the industry secrets so far and it's only been a week, so what better time to revisit some of his best tales! We talk about everything from the X Factor to his favourite 90s pop memories. You’re in for a proper trip down memory lane! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amy Dowden on making it to Strictly, overcoming struggle, and getting better - not bitter
March 08, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBJoining us today is a woman who despite numerous bouts of bad luck and health concerns, remains as radiant and joyous as when she first burst onto our Strictly scenes: it's the lovely Amy Dowden! She chats to us about how her spirit has been tested - but never broken - by various health concerns over the last few years. We also celebrate her incredible return to Strictly, hear about the amazing sacrifices her partner Ben has made and the dream destination at the end of her road to recovery....
Something from the Cellar: Fern Britton
March 05, 2024 05:00 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBThis week we're diving back into our chat with broadcasting legend - and Celebrity Big Brother's newest housemate - Fern Britton! She talks all things family secrets, IVF struggles and her incredible journey from award winning presenter and journalist to best-selling novelist! She's a fantastic lady and we wish her the best of luck as she enters the house! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michel Roux Jr. on why selling La Gavroche was never an option, leaving Masterchef and what’s next
March 01, 2024 05:00 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBThis week, we have the pleasure of welcoming the legendary chef, author, restaurateur, and TV star, Michel Roux Jr. Michel joins us fresh from closing the doors on La Gavroche, his iconic two Michelin-starred restaurant in Mayfair, for the final time. He sits down with Kate to discuss some of his wildest stories working in the restaurant, why selling it was never an option, his decision to leave MasterChef, and what’s next after spending practically his entire life in the kitchen. Plus, he ...
Something from the Cellar: RAYE
February 27, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBThis week we're looking forward to the 2024 BRIT Awards, so we thought we'd celebrate one of our favourite musical talents - who's received a record-breaking seven nominations this year! Here she talks about her journey into music and her experience of sexism in the industry, writing for Beyoncé and her determination to build a family empire. This megastar is sure to sweep up big time and we'll be cheering her on all the way! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leigh Francis stepping out as himself for the first time ever
February 23, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 98 MBThis week’s episode feels particularly special because Leigh Francis, my dear friend, steps out as himself for the very first time. Starting from his school days in Leeds and early career, meeting his now-wife, Jill, his first forays as a hard-up comic, starting out working with Sacha Baron Cohen and Noel Fielding to how Celebrity Juice was conceived at my 30th birthday party! It’s time to meet the man behind all the masks, it’s Leigh Francis. ***Please take the time to rate and review...
How to Be Your Own Therapist with Owen O’Kane (Plus, We Answer YOUR Questions)
February 20, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBThis week, we’re treating you to a special bonus episode featuring the insightful psychotherapist you may recognise from his Sunday Times best-selling book “Ten to Zen”, it’s the wonderful Owen O’Kane. Owen joins Kate for a candid conversation about his unique journey to becoming a therapist. From witnessing the troubles in Northern Ireland first-hand, struggling to accept his sexuality, to finally stepping into the spotlight. Becoming a therapist wasn’t a straightforward journey either. It...
Robert Bathurst on raunchy Soho adventures, dying on stage, and having the courage of your convictions
February 16, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 62 MBJoining us today is an esteemed actor who you’ll know from the likes of Downton Abbey, Cold Feet, Toast of London and countless stage shows across the country: it’s Robert Bathurst! He joins us the morning after another night spent inhabiting the troubled but intriguing life of journalist Jeffrey Bernard as part of his latest run of the one-man play Jeffrey Bernard is unwell. He chats about that, some of the most haunting - and hilarious - times he’s died on stage and having the confidence ...
Something from the Cellar: Our Favourite Couples
February 13, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBWith Valentine's Day just around the corner, we thought it was the perfect time to celebrate some of our all-time favourite couples! And there's a big Strictly theme this week – from the adorable Janette & Aljaz who talk to us all about their feisty meeting and the moment they fell in love, to Strictly winner Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz Marsland who share what they admire most about each other. We've then got former Loose Women anchor, journalist and presenter Andrea McLean, who tells ...
Jack Dee on struggling at school, his love for dogs and a hapless first meeting with his now wife
February 09, 2024 05:00 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBThis week we’re joined by the nation’s favourite grumpy comedian - the incredibly funny Jack Dee! Jack joins Kate to chart his journey through his unconventional path to comedy. Despite struggling through most of school, acting was the one thing that felt like home - so that’s where he set his sights. He tells us how while working in a bar, he discovered a newfound zest for learning and academia, which set the stage for an unexpected turn from acting to the world of comedy and a storied car...
Something from the Cellar: Love Stories
February 06, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBWe’ve officially entered the month of love, so to get you in the mood we’re serving you some of our favourite tales of romance! From Monty Don’s declaration of love on the Yorkshire Dales to Sara Davies’ emotional speech to her husband in front of her entire staff. Or Michelle McManus’ chance meeting with her husband on a night out she was reluctant to go on - we’ve got heartwarming, funny and potentially tear-jerking stories for you. You can listen back to these episodes in full here: Mon...
Sue Cleaver on maintaining perspective, life's unexpected moments and embracing the unknown
February 02, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBJoining us this week is an esteemed actress whose career across stage and screen has seen her become a staple for millions of viewers around the country - it’s the amazing Sue Cleaver! Ahead of returning to the stage in the new Sister Act musical next year, Sue joins us for a chat about how she looked to maintain a sense of anonymity while on the UK’s biggest soaps, how she met her biological mother entirely by chance and what it’s really like in the I’m A Celebrity... jungle. ***Please ta...