How do you thank someone for cutting you out of their life? Thanks A Million listeners share their “Thanks That Got Away”! The people you never got a chance to say 'thank you' to. The people who changed your whole life or outlook and you didn’t get the opportunity to tell them. Now is your chance! Perhaps it was a stranger on the bus who picked you up when you were down? The holiday romance that taught you what true love could be? Or the ex who taught you what it definitely wasn’t? Maybe it’s th...
Sep 17, 2021•4 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Roz Purcell is a best selling cookery author and founder of Natural Born Feeder and The Hike Life who also happens to have side-splittingly hilarious stories about her sex ed and talks openly about her past eating disorder. A former Miss Universe in Ireland when she was just 19 going on to represent the country at Miss Universe in Vegas, Roz has a wealth of frankly jaw dropping anecdotes and words of wisdom for any entrepreneurs. Spoiler, it’s not staying in your lane! But what is Roz thankful f...
Sep 14, 2021•58 min•Season 4Ep. 9
A listener shares his first date experience, which didn’t go quite as planned... Thanks A Million listeners share their “Thanks That Got Away”! The people you never got a chance to say 'thank you' to. The people who changed your whole life or outlook and you didn’t get the opportunity to tell them. Now is your chance! Perhaps it was a stranger on the bus who picked you up when you were down? The holiday romance that taught you what true love could be? Or the ex who taught you what it definitely ...
Sep 10, 2021•5 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Comedian, TV presenter from the Masked Singer / Masked Dancer plus this week's host of the National Television awards 2021, Joel Dommett is at the top of his game. After coming second in I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here in 2016, he has had quite a ride - all the gory details are in this bullshit free, no holds barred conversation between Angela and the man of the moment! But what is Joel thankful for today? Angela finds out… Joel is set to tour the UK with his stand up comedy show Unapologetic...
Sep 07, 2021•51 min•Season 4Ep. 7
A listener shares her journey with cancer as a teenager and the highs and lows she’s experienced since… Thanks A Million listeners share their “Thanks That Got Away”! The people you never got a chance to say 'thank you' to. The people who changed your whole life or outlook and you didn’t get the opportunity to tell them. Now is your chance! Perhaps it was a stranger on the bus who picked you up when you were down? The holiday romance that taught you what true love could be? Or the ex who taught ...
Sep 03, 2021•6 min•Season 4Ep. 6
TV presenter extraordinaire, singer, author and business woman, it’s no surprise that Alesha is a favourite panellist on Britain’s Got Talent. From winning Strictly Come Dancing before becoming a judge, to performing as part of Misteeq at the Queen's Jubilee, Alesha has experienced phenomenal success. Through that and her personal life, she has learnt a lot about herself and life. Get your pen and paper ready - you’ll want to make notes! So what is Alesha thankful for today? Angela finds out… Yo...
Aug 31, 2021•51 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Gilly lost her best friend Sally to cancer and has reason to thank her... Thanks A Million listeners share their “Thanks That Got Away”! The people you never got a chance to say 'thank you' to. The people who changed your whole life or outlook and you didn’t get the opportunity to tell them. Now is your chance! Perhaps it was a stranger on the bus who picked you up when you were down? The holiday romance that taught you what true love could be? Or the ex who taught you what it definitely wasn’t?...
Aug 27, 2021•5 min•Season 4Ep. 4
The One Show goddess Alex Jones pulls no punches in this hilarious and revealing episode. As a familiar face and voice from your telly you may think you know Alex, but think again, there are more sides to this Welsh wonder than you think. Get ready to be shocked! So what is Alex thankful for today? Angela finds out… If you're not already, make sure you're subscribed to my Weekly Newsletter. It’s FREE and is an email hug of a Sunday morning packed full of wellbeing tips, tasty recipes (the food a...
Aug 24, 2021•59 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Thanks A Million listeners share their “Thanks That Got Away”! The people you never got a chance to say 'thank you' to. The people who changed your whole life or outlook and you didn’t get the opportunity to tell them. Now is your chance! Perhaps it was a stranger on the bus who picked you up when you were down? The holiday romance that taught you what true love could be? Or the ex who taught you what it definitely wasn’t? Maybe it’s the sibling you never appreciated until it was too late. The n...
Aug 20, 2021•6 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Jo Brand is a national treasure in the true sense of the word. Comedian, writer and host of Bake Off: An Extra Slice, Jo is a wonder who we love for SO many reasons. Her dry wit, humour and heart never fails to entertain us. But what is Jo thankful for today? Angela finds out… If you're not already, make sure you're subscribed to my Weekly Newsletter. It’s FREE and is an email hug of a Sunday morning packed full of wellbeing tips, tasty recipes (the food and fashion kind), interviews with my fav...
Aug 17, 2021•51 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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Aug 10, 2021•2 min
The record breaking Dutch extreme athlete otherwise known as the IceMan revisits his ‘Thank you, Next,’ an incredibly sad time which led him to developing the Wim Hof Method and becoming famous for promoting the benefits of exposure to ice cold water and breath work. Wim has so much strength and wisdom to share. So, what is Wim Hof’s Thank you, Next… CONTENT WARNINGS: references suicide. If you're in the UK or Ireland and in need of someone to talk to, you can call or message The Samaritans on 1...
Jun 29, 2021•9 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Hollywood actress and activist Jameela Jamil revisits her ‘Thank You, Next’, something which she believes can be avoided through awareness and calling the behaviour out. As well as starring in the hit series ‘The Good Place’, Jameela will be appearing as supervillain Titania in Disney Plus's forthcoming Marvel series ‘She-Hulk’ and was crowned Vogue's 2020 Global Disruptor! So, what is Jameela’s Thank you, Next… CONTENT WARNINGS: references suicide. If you're in the UK or Ireland and in need of ...
Jun 22, 2021•10 min•Season 3Ep. 23
BAFTA winning Fleabag star Sian Clifford may not have graced our screens with the infamous pencil haircut had it not been for her ‘Thank You, Next’ and overcoming a chapter in her life which at the time felt hideous but perhaps shaped her. As well as Fleabag, you will also know Sian from starring in Vanity Fair and alongside Matthew Macfadyen in the miniseries Quiz , based on the coughing scandal on Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? But what is Sian’s Thank you, Next… You can still listen back to t...
Jun 15, 2021•10 min•Season 3Ep. 22
The New York Times' no1 bestselling author, manifesting coach and Oprah's favourite thought leader revisits her ‘Thank You, Next’ and the unexpected outcomes which followed. So what is Gabby’s Thank you, Next… CONTENT WARNINGS: references to suicide and post natal depression. If you're in the UK or Ireland and in need of someone to talk to, you can call or message The Samaritans on 116 123. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. In Australia, the crisis support ser...
Jun 08, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 21
George Mpanga AKA George the Poet shares his ‘Thank You, Next’ and reflects on how people learn in different ways. Since George started performing rap at the age of 15 it has become the foundation of his career as an award winning spoken word performer, poet, rapper and podcaster. ‘Have you heard George’s podcast?’ has won multiple awards including 5 British Podcast Awards, a Peabody Award - the first podcast outside the US to win(!!) and just last week George won 4 Audio and Radio Industry awar...
Jun 01, 2021•11 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Bestselling author Marian Keyes revisits her ‘Thank You, Next’, a difficult experience which she now draws on in her writing with her unique blend of comedy and darkness. One of the most popular episodes of Thanks A Million, Marian’s complete openness has helped to spark conversations about the topic of alcoholism which is so often difficult to discuss. So, what happened when Marian said Thank you, Next... CONTENT WARNINGS: references to suicide and alcohlism and addiction. If you're in the UK o...
May 25, 2021•14 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Galway girl Nicola Coughlan AKA Penelope Featherington from Bridgerton revisits her ‘Thank You, Next’ and teaches us a thing or two about patience, regrouping and keeping going because, you know, Rome wasn’t built in a day! Refreshingly frank about her journey, Nicola has starred as Clare Devlin in the Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls and is now part of a jaw dropping BAFTA nominated Must See Moment! So what is Nicola’s Thank you, Next… You can still listen back to the full episode with Nicola below...
May 18, 2021•17 min•Season 3Ep. 18
On Mental Health Awareness week, Fearne explores her ‘Thank You, Next’, a time which changed the course of her working life leading her to create the wildly popular Happy Place. Mental Health is something Fearne regularly talks around with other people but not often about her own particular experience. Here, she opens up about the difficult career decisions made and the good things that have come from the struggles with her mental health as she says Thank you, Next... You can still listen back t...
May 11, 2021•14 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Tom Allen revisits his ‘Thank You, Next’ and shares about embracing failure following a chapter in his life which made him more determined, not knowing what you’re doing and shame. Tom is a stand up comedian performing in shows around the world, hosting tv shows like Bake Off the professionals, an extra slice and the Apprentice You're Fired! and presenting a podcast with Suzi Ruffel. But it hasn’t always been plain sailing. What is Tom’s Thank you, Next… You can still listen back to the full epi...
May 04, 2021•12 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Aisling Bea revisits her ‘Thank You, Next’ - never again will she allow it! Aisling shares the lessons learnt from overcoming a chapter in life which made her lose her confidence - she can’t really say thank you, but definitely NEXT. Aisling is a comedian, writer and actor who, since being on Thanks a Million in 2019, has won a BAFTA for her channel 4 comedy series This Way Up, has starred in the brilliant Netflix series Living With Yourself with Paul Rudd and appeared in the ITV drama series Qu...
Apr 27, 2021•9 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Dawn O'Porter kicks off the Thanks A Million Mini Pods revisiting her ‘Thank You, Next’ - the lessons learnt from overcoming a chapter in life which at the time felt like a complete disaster but in hindsight she’s grateful for it! Dawn O’Porter appeared on Thanks A Million ahead of the release of her sixth novel ‘So Lucky’ (2019) and looked back at the career she has forged, from acting to journalism, a wildly successful career in TV and now as a best-selling author. Dawn is married to actor Chr...
Apr 20, 2021•10 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Lady Leshurr is a rapper, producer, actor, and presenter. Currently dancing on ice, her Queen’s speech series on youtube has over 200 million views, she’s turned down record deals from the likes of Kanye West and was honoured with a British Empire Medal for her services to music and charity. But what is Lady Leshurr thankful for today? Angela finds out… GET IN TOUCH NEW! Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon...
Feb 23, 2021•53 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Keith Wilson is known as the Chocolate Shaman - the founder of Keith’s Cacao, he lives in Guatemala where he discovered Ceremonial Grade Cacao, a superfood which is said to offer a boost of energy and make every endeavour better with a global network of enthusiasts. Promising to “open the heart” this plant medicine has been gaining popularity amongst people exploring spirituality or simply wanting to enter the “flow state”. But what is Keith thankful for today? Angela finds out… GET IN TOUCH NEW...
Feb 16, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Multitalented comedian and actor Roisin Conaty first became a household name appearing on hit panel shows like 8 out of 10 Cats and Have I Got News For You. Hardly a one trick pony, she's also gained acclaim starring on Afterlife with Ricky Gervais and Man down alongside Greg Davies but it’s her own comedy sitcom Gameface that remains a fan favourite. But what is Roisin thankful for today? Angela finds out… GET IN TOUCH NEW! Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscrib...
Feb 09, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Imelda May is a national Irish treasure! An acclaimed singer, songwriter and a poet. She has sold out tours around the world and has performed with music legends like Lou Reed, Bono, Jeff Beck, Elvis Costello, Van Morrison, Robert Plant, Hozier and most recently Jeff Goldblum, Ronnie Woods & Noel Gallagher! But what is Imelda thankful for today? Angela finds out… GET IN TOUCH NEW! Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com...
Feb 02, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Dr. Alex George is an A&E & TV doctor who found fame in Love Island. Since the tragic loss of his brother last summer after he sadly took his own life, Alex has started to lobby the government about mental health in schools and is on a mission to make health and medicine more accessible to everyone. But what is Dr Alex thankful for today? Angela finds out… CONTENT WARNINGS: references to suicide. If you're in the UK or Ireland and in need of someone to talk to, you can call or message Th...
Jan 26, 2021•53 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Candice is an author, journalist, and founder of Make Motherhood Diverse - she wrote the book proposal for ‘I Am Not your Baby Mother’ in 40mins, and it has gone on to become a Sunday Times bestseller. She shares her traumatic experience giving birth, and losing her father at a young age, but what is Candice grateful for today? Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe GET IN TOUCH instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon #Th...
Jan 19, 2021•53 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Host of the ridiculously popular Happy Place, a broadcaster that's never really left our screens since she started on kids TV in the nineties... Fearne shares with Angela her discomfort at being part of the wellness industry and how she nearly lost her voice forever. But what is Fearne grateful for today? Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe GET IN TOUCH instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon #ThanksAMillionTrio Follow...
Jan 12, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Irish actress Caitríona began her career as a model, previously modelling for the likes of Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, and Alexander McQueen. She's now an award-winning actress, best known for playing Claire Fraser in drama series Outlander, and recently started a bookclub - but what is Caitríona grateful for today? Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe GET IN TOUCH instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon #ThanksAMillio...
Jan 05, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 6