We’re on a walk with the brilliant actress and producer Sally Lindsay and her gorgeous dog, Davey the Hungarian Puli! We chat about Sally’s extraordinary experience on Coronation Street, where she was the youngest ever landlord of The Rovers Return. She tells us about her glamorous love story and how she feels about helping other women by extending the ladder. Sally’s latest project - The Madame Blanc Mysteries is an absolute must watch. In this part of our chat, Sally discusses how important re...
Mar 27, 2025•33 min
This week, we’re in South East London with the brilliant actress and producer Sally Lindsay. Now, it’s not often that this happens - but Sally’s dog Davey is giving Raymond a run for his money on the hairstyle front… she’s a Hungarian Puli with the most fantastic coat you’ve ever seen! Head to Em’s Instagram to see all her majesty for yourself ... We absolutely adored our walk with Sally - we chatted about her fascinating childhood… she did everything from living in a nightclub to having a numbe...
Mar 25, 2025•40 min
We’re in Essex with wonderful Olivia Bowen - and Winnie, her absolutely adorable Frenchie! We find out whether Olivia feels like people underestimate her because she went on Love Island. She also opens up about her recent baby loss, and why she has chosen to speak publicly about vanishing twin syndrome. Olivia welcomed us into her beautiful home - and she told us all about how she expresses her creativity through interior design. She explains why it was so important to build a career for her fam...
Mar 20, 2025•43 min
Join us in Essex with the fabulous television personality Olivia Bowen and her Frenchie, Winnie! Olivia first shot to fame on the second series of ITV’s Love Island - where she met her now husband Alex. She and Alex have a lovely little boy called Abel, and they are currently expecting another little girl! Olivia very kindly welcomed us into her beautiful home - and then we headed out onto the rolling hills just beyond her gate. We spoke about the restorative power of horse riding, how she was a...
Mar 18, 2025•37 min
We’re in North London with our favourite showbiz couple - Katherine Ryan and Bobby Kootstra, with their dogs Manny and Cardi B. We adore Katherine and Bobby here on Walking The Dog, and we were thrilled to take a walk with them to get to the heart of their relationship and their attitude towards family life. We find out if it’s possible to have TOO much self confidence, how Bobby was tricked into seeing a therapist and how attachment parenting has affected their relationship. Follow @kathbum on ...
Mar 13, 2025•33 min
Today, we’re going on a walk with showbiz’s most fabulous couple… it’s Katherine Ryan and Bobby K! We’re pretty much obsessed with Katherine and Bobby’s love story… which started when they were at high school together in their hometown of Sarnia, Ontario. Twenty years later, they reconnected in a very rom-com style when Katherine was filming Who Do You Think You Are. We met Katherine and Bobby with their dogs Manny and Cardi B in North London - we discussed everything from the pressure boys feel...
Mar 11, 2025•39 min
Join Emily and Raymond in Clissold Park with the New York Times bestselling author Coco Mellors! Coco tells us her incredibly inspiring literary story, her experience of being taught at NYU by Martin Amis, and the hard work it took to publish her first novel, Cleopatra and Frankenstein. Blue Sisters is the moving, funny, story of three sisters dealing with grief and addiction in the wake of the deal of their beloved fourth sister Nicky. Emily and Coco discuss sibling grief and the process of wri...
Mar 06, 2025•35 min
This week we’re joined by one of our most glamorous guests ever - it’s the fabulous author Coco Mellors… and she met us in Clissold Park straight off the plane from New York! Coco is the New York Times bestselling author of Cleopatra and Frankenstein and Blue Sisters . She grew up in London and moved to New York as a teenager, where she received her MFA in fiction from New York University. Coco tells us about her childhood pugs and hamsters - and what it was like to grow up with a therapist moth...
Mar 04, 2025•33 min
We’re back in West London with Rory Cellan-Jones and Sophie from Romania! In this part of our conversation, we discuss Rory’s Parkinson’s diagnosis, what it’s like to host a podcast with Jeremy Paxman and how he feels about being known for being Sophie’s dad. Follow @rorycellan on Instagram Rory’s written a brilliant book which follows the real journey of Sophie’s adoption – from her battles with anxiety, to the joys of play and her first time outside – as Rory and his wife Diane work to win Sop...
Feb 27, 2025•28 min
This week - we’re with one of the nation’s most loved dogs, Sophie from Romania - and her fantastic owner, Rory Cellan-Jones. Rory is a journalist and he is best known for being a BBC News technology correspondent. Rory was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in May 2019 and left the BBC after 40 years in 2021. Then in December 2022 - Rory and his wife Diane adopted their Romanian rescue dog, Sophie. Rory documented Sophie’s progress settling her new life on social media - and she subsequently gr...
Feb 25, 2025•36 min
We’re in Kew for the second part of our walk with the brilliant journalist and presenter of Channel 4 News - Krishnan Guru-Murthy and his Chihuahua, Chubby Chops! In this part of our chat - we talk about how it Krishnan’s job makes it necessary for him to be confrontational and how he feels about being liked. He also tells us about his love story with his wife Lisa, and what his kids make of his job. You can watch Ways To Change the World on YouTube here - or you can find it on all podcast platf...
Feb 20, 2025•39 min
Join Emily and Raymond in Kew with one of the nation’s most respected news presenters - Krishnan Guru-Murphy. Krishnan is a journalist and the lead presenter of Channel 4 News - and we were thrilled to meet him and his chihuahua - Chubby Chops! Chubby is very sweet boy with a very self sufficient and independent spirit… he and Ray didn’t exactly hit it off - but that’s what you get when you put two introvert dogs together! We had such a fascinating walk with Krishnan - finding out all about his ...
Feb 18, 2025•35 min
It’s time for the second part of our walk with bestselling author Jojo Moyes and her Bosnian rescue dog Sisu. Jojo tells us about selling 14 million copies of her book Me Before You and the experience of having the book adapted by Hollywood… We find out Jojo’s attitude to writing about people she knows, her thoughts on forgiveness and how therapy has benefitted her life. We also discuss Jojo’s new novel - We All Live Here - which s a warm-hearted, wry and empathetic novel about a woman getting t...
Feb 13, 2025•52 min
This week, we’re on Hampstead Heath with the brilliant bestselling author Jojo Moyes and her gorgeous dog Sisu. Sisu is a Bosnian rescue dog who had a very dramatic entrance into Jojo’s life which ended up with a call to the pet detective. It’s clear now that Sisu and Jojo have a very special bond - and Raymond absolutely being a part of Introvert Dogs Club! Jojo tells us about her childhood rebellions, her extraordinary early jobs and how she coped with toxic workplaces in the 90s. Jojo’s new n...
Feb 11, 2025•50 min
It’s nearly time to take to the stage - so join us as we walk from St James’s Park to the Sondheim Theatre with the brilliant Luke Kempner! In this part of our chat, we discuss Luke’s two stints in Les Miserables, being an understudy for Gareth Gates and the experience of being married to a twin. Luke will be performing his show, ‘GRITTY POLICE DRAMA: A ONE MAN MUSICAL’, at Phoenix Arts Club on Sunday 16th and Sunday 23rd February – tickets on sale now at www.lukekempner.com Follow @lukekempner ...
Feb 06, 2025•25 min
Today we’re in London’s Green Park with the impressionist, comedian and actor Luke Kempner! We joined Luke just before he took to the stage for a matinee of Les Miserables - where he is playing Monsieur Thenardier… but Luke isn’t the only theatrical member of his family - he tells us all about his showbiz pets and their iconic roles of stage and screen… Luke tells us about growing up in a creative household, how he honed his talent for impressions and we also hear from some very special guests… ...
Feb 04, 2025•38 min
Join us back on Hampstead Heath with the fabulous Rebecca Front for the second half of our walk with her lovely Cockapoo Bailey. In this part of our chat, we find out about Rebecca’s exciting new podcast - Three People with Rebecca Front - which will be coming out soon. We also discuss what it was like going to meet her son's politics teachers at parents' evening after starring in The Thick Of It and whether she believes in soulmates. You can listen to Three People with Rebecca Front here - or w...
Jan 30, 2025•36 min
Today, we’re on Hampstead Heath with the wonderful and immensely talented actress, writer and comedy genius Rebecca Front! Rebecca and her very handsome Cockapoo Bailey have previously appeared on this podcast - you can go back and listen to that episode if you haven’t heard it already . We were thrilled to take another walk with Rebecca - we talked about the benefits of being vulnerable, bad dog haircuts and her experience of going to therapy as a child. You can listen to Three People with Rebe...
Jan 28, 2025•33 min
Join Emily and Ray back with Shona McGarty and her lovely chihuahua Cici on the second part of our chilly North London stroll! Shona tells us all about navigating her first EastEnders storyline - which involved her character Whitney being a victim of grooming. We also found out how Shona spent her EastEnders money as a 16-year-old, what led her to make the decision to leave the show - and what the future might hold for her. Follow @shonabmx on Instagram Follow @shona.mcgarty_shoniqua on TikTok F...
Jan 23, 2025•34 min
This week, Emily and Ray are in North London with the fabulous actress and singer Shona McGarty, and her adorable chihuahua Cici! Shona is well known for having played Whitney Dean in EastEnders - first landing the role when she was just 16 years old. She tells us all about growing up in Borehamwood, a stone’s throw from where EastEnders is filmed - and what led her to joining one of the UK’s most popular soaps. She also tells us about the advice she received from Barbara Windsor that she’ll nev...
Jan 21, 2025•38 min
We’re back in Thorndon Country Park with the brilliant Ferne McCann and her lovely cockapoo Clemmie! Ferne tells us all about how going into the jungle for I’m A Celebrity changed everything for her, why she always says yes and she gives us an update on her very exciting new project… We also chat about Ferne’s brilliant reality show - My Family and Me - how it bought her out of a challenging period in her life and then why she made the very difficult decision to bring the show to an end. Ferne i...
Jan 16, 2025•32 min
This week, we’re in Essex’s Thorndon Country Park with the fabulous Ferne McCann and her cockapoo Clemmie! Clemmie is a bit like her owner - charismatic, charming and incredibly well-groomed. Ferne tells us all about growing up in Essex - and how she started out her working life as a colourist at Vidal Sassoon, but knew that she was destined to do something more! We find out how she became a part of the cast of The Only Way Is Essex, and eventually what led to her making the decision to leave th...
Jan 14, 2025•37 min
We’re back in Victoria Park on a freezing cold day with the wonderful Chloe Petts! In this part of our conversation, Chloe tells us about what comes after having a brilliant debut in Edinburgh, her reaction to being trolled and she also reveals some tales from being tour with Ed Gamble and Frank Skinner… Chloe brings her brand-new show, How You See Me, How You Don’t , nationwide as part of her third UK tour, kicking off with a two-week run at London’s Soho Theatre, Downstairs from Monday 13th – ...
Jan 09, 2025•38 min
For our first walk of 2025, we’re in East London’s Victoria Park with the brilliant comedian Chloe Petts! With a name like Petts - we had high expectations that Chloe was going to be a dog person… and we weren’t disappointed! Chloe told us all about her imaginary golden retriever and then her *real* childhood dog Grady - who had a rather flirty entry into The Petts Household. Chloe tells us about the perks of being misgendered, the anxiety of her early years in comedy and what it was like to hav...
Jan 07, 2025•36 min
Welcome back to the second part of our best bits from 2024! In this episode, you’ll hear clips from the following episodes: Katherine Ryan David Baddiel Tim Key Richard Arnold Pierre Novellie Jonathan Ross and Honey Ross Bella Mackie Ed Balls Layton Williams Luke Evans Click the links to listen to any of these episodes in full! Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean X - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence Music: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice Ludlam Photography: Karla G...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 26 min
This week on Walking The Dog, we’re taking a look back at some of our favourite walks of the past year! In this episode you will hear clips from the following episodes: Lee Mack Suzi Ruffell Frank Skinner Gabby Logan Phil Wang Angela Barnes James O’Brien Ed Gamble Ross Noble James Middleton Click the links to listen to any of these episodes in full! This episode contains some very strong language Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean X - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye ...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 21 min
We’re at Goodwood this week with the brilliant Kevin McCloud! Kevin tells us about how a Channel 4 commissioner initially didn’t think he was the right presenter for Grand Designs, how he feels about having uncomfortable conversations on the show, and whether he makes a habit of judging other people’s homes. Grand Designs celebrated its 25th year in 2024. You can watch every episode on Channel 4! Follow @Kevin.mccloud1 on Instagram Follow @goodwoofdogs on Instagram Follow @goodwood on Instagram ...
Dec 26, 2024•35 min
Join Emily and Ray for a very special walk with designer, writer and television presenter Kevin McCloud! The stunning backdrop for our walk with Kevin is the beautiful grounds of Goodwood House in East Sussex. Kevin has a very special connection with Goodwood - as he is the curator of their Barkitecture design contest - which is held annually in aid of charity during a wonderful event called Goodwoof. Kevin does claim to be able to speak dog - as he has three dog grandchildren, but his time at h...
Dec 24, 2024•36 min
Join us for the second half of our walk with Josh Widdicombe! Josh tells us about changing as a person and how he tried to heal his toxic relationship with work. We also find out how Parenting Hell makes him feel a little like a Kardashian… and how sharing more about himself has made him a better comedian. We also find out how Josh is getting on getting ready for his appearance on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special - you can watch him on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day! Josh wi...
Dec 19, 2024•33 min
We’re in Hyde Park today with our old pal the comedian, presenter and actor Josh Widdicombe! Josh and Ray have a bit of backstory - the pretty much fell in love when Josh last appeared on the podcast in 2019. We were thrilled to go on another walk with him - because we have a LOT to catch up on… We find out what Josh thinks will be featured on his obituary, the effect of growing up in a very isolated place, and how life has changed thanks to his podcast Parenting Hell which he co-hosts with Rob ...
Dec 17, 2024•37 min
