**Season finale** Cracking! Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park joins Genevieve for a special Christmas episode to reminisce about the beginnings of his beloved characters. He talks about the 7-year-long journey it took to make A Grand Day Out, how Gromit originally had a voice and why he'll never make a new extended director's cut. He recalls competing against himself at the Oscars, when he picked up the first of his four statues for Creature Comforts - and the hilarious misunderstanding it le...
Jan 21, 2025•54 min•Season 7Ep. 8
It's Christmas! What better way to celebrate than to listen again to Genevieve's chat with Aled Jones, the child voice of Christmas in the '80s. ===== Aled joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and explains how he came to sing Walking in the Air, famously associated with the classic 1982 animation The Snowman. He chats about having to deal with constant press speculation and predictions as to when his voice would break and end his career, turning down Johnny Carson and the Queen Mo...
Dec 25, 2024•47 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Pat joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the whirlwind of fun and excitement that was the iconic kids' game show, Fun House. He chats about gunge, getting knocked over by Fun Karts, the pitfalls of working with children and of course the Fun House twins Melanie and Martina. He also explains how despite running for a decade, Fun House only took up 11 weeks of his whole life. Pat also talks about his 40-year radio career, his foray into pop stardom and why he's happy to live away from the spo...
Oct 16, 2024•50 min•Season 7Ep. 7
Eddi joins Genevieve to reminisce about her quick rise to fame after Fairground Attraction's debut number one hit Perfect. She talks about how she came to front the band, how she modelled her style on a French resistance fighter and the tempestous relationship that caused the band to be short lived. Eddi explains how she regained her confidence after the band split and the challenges she faced in the music industry as a solo artist while trying to keep her musical authenticity. She also chats ab...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Genevieve's on her summer holibobs, so the usual trip down memory lane is paused for two weeks - but in the meantime, there's a fourth birthday to celebrate! ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast . And if you'd like to ...
Aug 28, 2024•2 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Brentley joins Genevieve to reminisce about starring in '90s US teen musical sitcom California Dreams. He reveals some of the famous faces he beat to land the role of Matt Garrison, talks about the enduring popularity of the show's songs and explains why he struggled to accept his role as a Saturday morning teen heart-throb. Brentley also discusses the reasons behind why he left the show in unhappy circumstances after two seasons - and how he came to make peace with his decision. He explains how...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Valerie joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the hit '80s TV show Fame. She talks about missing out on the original role of Doris in Alan Parker's Oscar-winning version, before landing the part on the small screen - and how the character's issues with body image reflected her own experience in real life. Valerie also chats about "Fame mania" that spread around the world, her famous fans and pays tribute to Leroy actor Gene Anthony Ray. She also opens up about the toll the heavy workload too...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Martin joins Genevieve to reminisce about the heady days of Spandau Ballet when the band was one of the biggest in the world during the 1980s. He chats about being banned by the BBC, his disasterous first meeting with David Bowie and reveals why he doesn't actually play on one the band's biggest hits, True. Martin also explains why he had mentally checked out of Spandau Ballet in its last year before they split up and how he experienced a whole new level of fame after his award-winning turn in B...
Jul 17, 2024•43 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Series 7 of Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did begins next week! Another host of much-loved TV, film and music stars of the 1980s to 2000s, will be joining Genevieve to take you on a trip down memory lane and talk about how their lives unfolded after. Find out who the first guest will be and follow or subscribe now so you don't miss it! ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social ...
Jul 11, 2024•1 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Join Genevieve as she picks out some memorable celebrity guest moments from Season 6 of Celebrity Catch Up. Hear a rare interview with Peter Ostrum - better known as Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - as he reminisces about making the classic film with Gene Wilder. For TV lovers Blue Peter's Yvette Fielding, The Young Ones' Nigel Planer and Eerie Indiana star Omri Katz walk down memory lane. And for music fans, pop legends Paul Young, Five Star's Deniece Pearson and Rozall...
Jun 28, 2024•47 min•Season 6Ep. 12
To mark the one-year anniversary of Jerry's passing, listen again to what turned out to be the last broadcast interview he recorded before he died a few weeks later on 27 April 2023. ===== Jerry joins Genevieve to reminisce about the beginnings of The Jerry Springer Show and how it became one of the most popular, outrageous and controversial talk shows in TV history. He explains why criticism of the show is elitist, why he's never watched an episode of the show - and talks about the infamous gue...
Apr 27, 2024•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 11
Season 6 finale! '90s dance legend Rozalla joins Genevieve to reminisce about the success of her smash hit Everybody's Free (To Feel Good). She talks about her proud legacy of the song, foam parties, '90s fashion and reveals why Michael Jackson ran away from her on tour... Rozalla also talks about dancing with Al Pacino, training as a beauty therapist after being dropped by Sony and how the '90s music revival tours have kept her busy ever since. Plus she chats about her new album and the perils ...
Feb 28, 2024•53 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Peter joins Genevieve to reminisce about making classic movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and his starring role as Charlie Bucket. He talks about working with Gene Wilder, the problem with everlasting gobstoppers, his burping double and the amazing legacy of the film. Pete explains why he decided to quit acting after making the movie and was reluctant to talk about his involvement for a long time - and instead switched careers to become a vet. Plus he gives his verdict on the latest Wo...
Feb 14, 2024•39 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Genevieve stops by to wish everyone a happy new year and reflect on an unbelieveable 2023 for Celebrity Catch Up - filled with award wins, #1 chart positions around the world and more. The pod will return in the new year to continue Season 6 with more nostalgia and more guests talking about how their lives unfolded after that thing they did! ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (a...
Dec 27, 2023•3 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Deniece joins Genevieve to reminisce about her rise to fame in the '80s alongside her siblings in smash hit pop group Five Star. She talks about growing up in the public eye as a teenager, massive shoulder pads, making history winning a Brit Award and the infamous Going Live! phone-in incident. Deniece also opens up about the backlash the group faced after letting cameras into their mansion home and why the family moved to California to escape the press. Plus she talks about how she's forged her...
Dec 13, 2023•45 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Omri joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame first in Dallas and then cult mystery Eerie Indiana. He chats about Larry Hagman, preserving himself in tupperware (who could forget THAT episode!) and explains why Eerie was the most fun set he's worked on. Omri also reveals how he feels about seeing his 15-year-old self on TV every day every October thanks to the love of Hocus Pocus and setting up fan events in Salem. He explains why he decided to quit acting in his late teens and disapp...
Nov 29, 2023•53 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Aled joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and explains how he came to sing Walking in the Air, famously associated with the classic 1982 animation The Snowman. He chats about having to deal with constant press speculation and predictions as to when his voice would break and end his career, turning down Johnny Carson and the Queen Mother - and reveals how he ended up in Bob Geldof and Paula Yates's official wedding photos. Aled also explains why he was relieved to retire his boy so...
Nov 15, 2023•47 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Paul joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and the success of his debut smash hit album, No Parlez. He talks about having to persuade his record company to release his number one hit, Whenever I Lay My Hat, becoming a heart-throb and crimping his hair... (it was the 80s!). Paul also reveals why David Bowie stepped in for him at Live Aid, why he needed to step back from the music industry for a couple of years - and explains the perils of maracas. Plus he chats about celebrating the...
Nov 01, 2023•42 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Nigel joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the cult 1980s British comedy The Young Ones. He explains the origins of his character Neil, how he got involved with Band Aid and recalls some of the dangerous stunts on the show - including the time he got injured by a giant chocolate eclair! Nigel also talks about leaving Neil behind, moving into theatre and musicals, and treats us to his Magic Roundabout voice. Plus he chats about writing one of the first parenting books for dads, shares some o...
Oct 18, 2023•53 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Yvette joins Genevieve to reminisce about her time presenting the iconic British children's TV show Blue Peter. She recalls her disastrous audition, working with the famous Blue Peter pets, reveals the secrets behind "here's one I made earlier" and opens up about her difficult first year on the show which led her to initially resign. Yvette also explains why she decided to leave the show, how she and her husband Karl came up with their cult hit ghost hunting programme Most Haunted - and why she ...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Series 6 of Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did begins next week! Once again Genevieve be joined by a host of stars from much-loved TV, film and music of the 1980s to 2000s, to take you on a trip down memory lane and talk about how their lives unfolded after. Find out who the first guest will be and follow or subscribe now so you don't miss it! ============= If you'd like to say hello you can find the podcast on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast . And if ...
Sep 27, 2023•1 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Join Genevieve as she picks out some memorable celebrity guest moments from Season 5. Hear '80s pop legend Tiffany reminisce about storming the charts with her debut smash I Think We're Alone Now, as well as Eurovision greats Bucks Fizz (or The Fizz as they're now known) reveal which Tina Tuner hit they originally recorded. '90s fans can hear from pop princesses B*Witched, Stuart Little star Jonathan Lipnicki and Rose McGowan, who talks us through her iconic death scene in Wes Craven horror Scre...
Sep 13, 2023•51 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Genevieve drops by to celebrate Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did's 3rd birthday! Thanks so much to all the guests and to everyone for listening over the past 5 series. Season 6 will be coming soon! ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Ins...
Jul 26, 2023•3 min•Season 5Ep. 12
SEASON 5 FINALE! Rose joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the classic Wes Craven horror film Scream. She talks about her affection for the director, styling herself in the film, crashing prom parties with co-star David Arquette and breaks down her iconic death scene. Rose also chats about experiencing many of life's milestones on screen before they actually happened in real life, her five years on hit show Charmed - and explains why she felt lonely at the height of her fame. Plus, we talk ...
Apr 26, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Edele and Sinead of B*Witched join Genevieve to reminisce about the group's record breaking success in the late '90s after their debut smash hit C'est La Vie. They talk double denim, having their own singing dolls and explain why they were shocked when they saw their first music video (don't mention the neck tattoo!). The ladies also recall the difficult day when they received the phone call telling them they'd been dropped by their record label and the steps they took to build themselves back u...
Apr 12, 2023•52 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Jonathan joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame as a young actor in Jerry Maguire, Stuart Little, The Little Vampire and Like Mike. He chats about the high calibre onscreen parents he's had, explains his freak accident that held up filming on one movie - and reveals why he's not a recipient of one of Tom Cruise's famous Christmas cakes. Jonathan also talks about his experience of anxiety and depression and how Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has helped give him mental resilience and a more posi...
Mar 29, 2023•46 min•Season 5Ep. 9
** This turned out to be Jerry’s last broadcast interview before he sadly passed a few weeks later. ** Jerry joins Genevieve to reminisce about the beginnings of The Jerry Springer Show and how it became one of the most popular, outrageous and controversial talk shows in TV history. He explains why criticism of the show is elitist, why he's never watched an episode of the show - and talks about the infamous guest who married a horse... Jerry also talks about his political career before her becam...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 8
There's no guest this week after a short notice cancellation, but Genevieve drops by to tease the next guest and shares her own upcoming nostalgia fest. In the meantime, check out the guests from the past four seasons and see what you may have missed! ============= Say hello on social media! You can find the podcast on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at celebritycatchup.com/support . ============= Produced and ...
Feb 22, 2023•2 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Cheryl Baker and Jay Aston join Genevieve to reminisce about winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1981 and then becoming one of the biggest pop acts of the early '80s. They chat about being trend setters, recall the horrific coach crash they all miraculously survived and open up about the infighting that led to Jay leaving the band - and explain how they reunited 25 years later. Plus Jay talks about music bringing her back from rock bottom, her theatre school and her amazing cancer recovery. W...
Feb 08, 2023•47 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Tiffany joins Genevieve to reminisce about her rise to fame at 15 with her debut smash hit I Think We're Alone Now. She talks about initially not being keen on the track, the shopping mall tour and meeting Michael Jackson the week after she knocked him off the number one spot in the Billboard chart... #awkward! Tiffany also talks about the challenges of shaking off the stigma of being a teen pop star, posing for Playboy and her friendship with Debbie Gibson. Plus she talks about her new album, h...
Jan 25, 2023•54 min•Season 5Ep. 5
