Gemma’s not been feeling well, but even a chest infection can’t stop the festive fever spreading at The GC Palace. She’s been out on the town with Rami, and narrowly avoided an ostrich feather emergency! You’re not seeing/hearing double this week, but Gemma’s guest could well be her long-lost twin sister – it’s Kitty Scott-Claus from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. They share so much in common that Gemma hatches a plan to send Kitty out on jobs she doesn’t want to do!
Jan 05, 2022•24 min
With Christmas coming, The GC is very excited about all things festive! And to help her get to the bottom of whether elves and fairies are really real, she turns to her pal Keith Lemon – who investigated them for one of his TV shows and even visited a Fairy School. Our curious pair also discuss Bigfoot and time travel. Should they now set up their own X Files-style agency to investigate strange phenomena? Meanwhile, how many reindeers is too many reindeers? Gemma gives a behind-the-scenes peek i...
Dec 29, 2021•20 min
Gemma is in a charitable mood this week as she offers a behind-the-scenes peek at her sequinned appearance at Sophie Ellis Bextor’s 24-hour Kitchen Disco for BBC Children in Need. Plus, Christmas has also come early for one listener who is recovering from beating cancer – thanks to Gemma’s surprise act of kindness. The charity continues, as animal lover Gemma chats to BBC wildlife presenter Megan McCubbin – and invites her guest and her stepdad Chris Packham to stay at The GC Palace, now that th...
Dec 22, 2021•30 min
Gemma’s recovering from three days of partying but is already planning the next event – and challenges top party-planner-to-the-stars, Julie Perry, to create the ultimate GC Christmas celebration. Meanwhile, as it’s nearing the end of 2021, what will be her personal and professional highlights of the year? And what are her dreams for the next 12 months? Clue: they include babies and Hollywood. And, as a special festive treat, there’s not one but two Ask Me Anything questions for Gemma this week ...
Dec 15, 2021•27 min
As Jedward get ready to finally leave The GC palace, Gemma is starting to feel sad and reminisces about the latest antics the trio have been up to – including a mishap at the fireworks display and leading a conga dance through a hotel, and reveals the chores she’s enlisted them to do around her house. Also hear the twins do their own impression of Gemma’s Essex accent. It’s National Anti-Bullying Week so Gemma’s talking with kindness expert and best-selling author and speaker, Dr David Hamilton,...
Dec 15, 2021•27 min
Gemma loved her time in Ireland with her new besties John and Edward so much that she’s flown them over to stay with her and is now thinking of ‘adopting’ them and buying them the house next door to hers. Get ready for a window into the joyful mayhem that happens when they’re all together. The trio reveal the unexpected Marvel film star they bumped into, reflect on watching the wedding of Gemma’s pal Jess Wright and discuss collaborating on next year’s UK Eurovision entry. The boys also help Gem...
Dec 08, 2021•33 min
Ahead of her eagerly awaited trip to Dublin, Gemma reveals how her last visit resulted in a surprise star joining her on a mission to track down her favourite Irish boyband. Plus, The GC reveals why she’s a kindred spirit with Bridget Jones as she chats with her friend and sustainable fashion designer, Patrick McDowell. He gives Gemma a lesson in why we all need our wardrobes to be more eco-friendly – as Gemma decides she needs to gate-crash The UN’s Climate Change Conference, COP26. Patrick als...
Dec 01, 2021•26 min
For a long time, Gemma’s wanted to get a pair of Alsatians, as well as two black cats. But she knows she shouldn’t rush making that decision, which is why she’s getting a sense check from Becky Lodder from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Gemma’s also joined by her nephew Hayden – aka her “favourite person in the world” – and together they decide who they’re going to dress up as for Halloween. Listener Ollie has a question for Gemma that causes her to reveal which soap she wants to star in, and w...
Nov 24, 2021•29 min
This week The GC shares her thoughts on Adele’s comeback and makes her a surprising offer. Gemma also announces her return to the ice rink after her unforgettable Dancing on Ice appearance. Meanwhile, in Ask Me Anything, Gemma takes another probing question from a listener – this time revealing the weirdest thing that’s happened to her since she became famous. If you have a burning Ask Me Anything question for The GC, email it to thegc@bbc.co.uk - and if you send it in as a voice note, you can p...
Nov 17, 2021•11 min
It’s been another eventful week in the life of The GC, including a girls’ weekend away. She has a chat with TV gardener Lee Burkhill, aka the Garden Ninja, as Gemma tries to secure her own fabulous gardening show, and has a eureka moment as she lands on the flower-inspired name for her longed-for baby. Plus, another listener probes The GC with this week’s Ask Me Anything question. What would you like to know about Gemma? Email your question to thegc@bbc.co.uk - and if you send it in as a voice n...
Nov 10, 2021•31 min
GC world this week: Gemma lifts the lid on that headline-grabbing gold-leaf steak, gardening with Gaga and her Grinch home makeover as she prepares for Christmas. Our beloved diva also reveals her Bake Off dreams, her crush on a certain TV name, and the surprise food challenge she’s set her boyfriend Rami. Plus, we discover more GC secrets as Gemma turns over the mic to you in her Ask Me Anything feature. What would you like to know about The GC? Email your probing questions to thegc@bbc.co.uk -...
Nov 03, 2021•23 min
Gemma is bursting to share her fabulous day out at the Chelsea Flower Show. She reveals the Oscar-winning actress she was too in awe of to speak to, which Disney character inspired her headline-grabbing dress and much more. The GC is also offering the chance to get truly up close and personal as she turns over the mic for you to ask her anything! Just email your must-know questions to thegc@bbc.co.uk - and even better, why not put the question directly to Gemma yourself by sending it in as a voi...
Oct 27, 2021•12 min
The GC offers a peek inside her celeb bestie’s Kardashian-style engagement party and confesses to an unfortunate wardrobe mishap. Plus, Gemma hints at her own wedding and baby plans, and reveals which of her celeb friends is an ever bigger diva than she is! With love in the air, The GC also helps a listener with some wedding planning, and motivates another who is feeling low to develop some self-love. Gemma is also offering the chance to get truly up close and personal as she turns over the mic ...
Oct 20, 2021•21 min
The GC spends a day rescuing bees, reveals how Madonna brought her and Rami together and also picks the name she wants to give her child. In this week’s dilemmas, Gemma offers her help to one listener who needs some design inspiration straight from The GC Palace, while another listener wants help with some school troubles. Need some direct and personal advice about a dilemma you’re having? Email thegc@bbc.co.uk with a message, or, ideally, send your dilemma as a voice memo.
Oct 13, 2021•17 min
Gemma shall go to the ball! It’s been a week of fulfilled dreams for The GC as our favourite diva is invited to the opening night of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s all-new West End production of Cinderella, fuelling her desire to star in a musical. There’s ‘Giraffe-Gate’ as Gemma adds another life-size animal item to her growing ‘zoo’ at The GC Palace. Can you help her name it? Email thegc@bbc.co.uk with your suggestion. Gemma also reveals that she’s taken her first steps into the world of serious docume...
Oct 06, 2021•26 min
The GC has so much to share after her fabulous summer podcast break! Gemma introduces the new man in her life and we get an exclusive peek behind-the-scenes into her Cornwall holiday. Discover how she coped with camping, and which real-life animal she ended up taking with her. Elsewhere, Gemma talks about rubbing shoulders with royals, winning a big award, fabulous new additions to her house... and so much more. The first Celebrity Dilemma of the series features Radio 1’s very own brand-new afte...
Sep 29, 2021•33 min
Summer might nearly be over, but there’s one ray of sunshine that’s about to come back into our lives… it’s Gemma! What better way to banish those post-summer holiday blues than to get ready for a new series of her podcast, which begins on Wednesday 1st September. Here’s a little reminder of what you can expect…
Aug 25, 2021•3 min
Gemma’s more than ready for her summer break. But first she’s got to sort out the roses in her garden – or her ‘children’ as she now calls them. She’s also got advice for two listeners and for musician Holly Humberstone. It’s the last podcast for a few weeks, but you can still get in touch by emailing thegc@bbc.co.uk
Jul 07, 2021•16 min
It’s been a busy week for Gemma. One minute she’s out with drag queen Tayce, the next she’s turning her garden into a wild meadow. She’s had one eye on the summit between US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the other on the finale of Keeping Up with the Kardashians. How she’s got time to also advise comedian and YouTuber Amelia Dimoldenberg on hats is anyone’s guess!
Jun 30, 2021•22 min
It’s all go this week, as Gemma takes us from the nail salon to her bedroom, via a broken-down car. Along the way, we hear how she’s coping with not being able to visit Mykonos, how her BBQ season is off with a bang and why she’s still on course for a hot girl summer. She’s also got tips and advice from the Natural History Museum’s Professor Paul Barrett on how to become a dinosaur expert.
Jun 23, 2021•23 min
One week after admitting she has a soft spot for Fred Sirieix, who does Gemma find herself sitting next to at a TV shoot? No wonder she’s happy with the universe! With Father’s Day approaching, Gemma shares just how much she loves her dad and makes a promise to spoil him rotten. In the Celebrity Dilemma Hotseat this week, Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac has a question about chafing thighs… and Gemma has the perfect solution.
Jun 16, 2021•20 min
This week Gemma is thinking all about her friendships, thanks to National Best Friends Day. She offers a peek into her friendship with her celebrity bestie, Dawn Ward, after a weekend visit to ‘The Real Housewives of Cheshire’ star’s mansion. Gemma’s also got advice from body language expert Judi James to help listeners spot fake friends. In the listeners’ dilemmas section, she has advice on wedding hairdos and how to deal with a tricky best friend – plus she hears an update from one listener wh...
Jun 09, 2021•28 min
Gemma throws down the gauntlet and reveals her 2022 UK Eurovision dance track entry - and calls on Scott Mills to play it on his Radio 1 Chart Show. Our diva also reveals why she’s been having a rough time, as well as her new obsession with elephants. Plus, this week’s dilemmas sees The GC helping a listener suffering with acne and another who feels like Lockdown has robbed her of kicking off her 18th year in style. Finally, BRIT winner Mabel turns to Gemma for some dating advice.
Jun 02, 2021•27 min
The GC has some news about this week’s podcast and Love Lounge.
May 28, 2021•1 min
Gemma’s got the BRIT Awards gossip: from partying in the box to the story behind her bling outfit and the megastar she took inspiration from. She also has a sock drama and spends the day on her own in town. Gemma offers advice to a listener who’s an aspiring singer and offers her self-care tips to a wellbeing group. Meanwhile, rising star Jade Bird turns to The GC for some emergency friend advice.
May 19, 2021•24 min
Gemma reveals how The Body Coach Joe Wicks has made her week. She also shares her day out at the farm, reveals her self-care tips, and is excited about being invited to this year’s BRIT Awards. Gemma gives her beans on toast tips to a listener who is struggling to make her big dreams become a reality, and advises another who is addicted to fizzy drinks. Finally, Mollie King asks Gemma for some urgent boyfriend advice.
May 12, 2021•25 min
Gemma dresses up for a day in town to cheer herself up and reveals a garlic bread/paparazzi dilemma. She also shares some sad news with her ‘podcast family’ and how her spirits are raised by news from a listener, along with offering top tips to another looking to start their own podcast. Meanwhile, Jordan North turns to Gemma with his celebrity ‘happy place’ dilemma. --- If you’ve been affected by bereavement - help and support is available. Details of organisations offering information and supp...
May 06, 2021•21 min
This week, Gemma shares her post-lockdown adventures and reveals much more than she intended during a virtual tour of her Alice in Wonderland style-garden. Our podcast queen also challenges Chelsea Flower Show organisers to allow her to do a fabulous GC display and chats to a ‘tree whisperer’ to discover how she can talk to her own trees. Plus, Gemma gives her no-nonsense advice to a listener who’s having best-friend troubles, and helps another who’s a wannabe actress but is scared of making the...
Apr 21, 2021•28 min
This week, Gemma is thinking about the world of ‘fabulous secrets’ and decides she wants to become the first female Bond super-spy, including having her own 007 gadget for dealing with boring boyfriends. The GC also reveals some surprise secrets about her own real-life - including her special code language, her secret names, and a very unusual skill involving a tea towel. Plus, Gemma answers listener dilemmas around work/life balance and PCOS (Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome), giving her straight-ta...
Apr 14, 2021•24 min
The GC reveals her plan to meet her idol Rebel Wilson, while her mind is blown by some of the universe’s amazing discoveries hitting the headlines. Gemma reveals her mission to Mars and why she’s planning her own Jurassic Park in her garden. Plus, Greg James turns to The GC to solve his sticky dilemma regarding friends’ social media.
Apr 07, 2021•25 min
