Today, we're so happy to be revisiting a conversation with a woman who helped redefine how an entire generation of women saw themselves, their aspirations and their sexuality. It's only the bloody author of Sex and the City, Candace Bushnell! Candace was such amazing company - we spoke about the crossover between her life and the lives of Carrie, Samantha, Mr Big, et al - and also spoke more about how modern women view themselves in a better light, thanks to her! It's a lovely listen with maybe ...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Today, we're joined by a writer, presenter, and author who has lived under the glare of public scrutiny since his mother began a relationship with our now-king – something he's handled with admirable humour and good grace. It's the charming Tom Parker-Bowles! Tom joins us fresh off the release of his new cookbook 'Let's Eat' to tell us hilarious and heartfelt tales from the kitchen and beyond. He reminisces about the realities of growing up around brutal press intrusion, even if some of the head...
Jul 04, 2025•1 hr 4 min
It's the 4th of July this weekend for our friend across the Pond, so we wanted to celebrate two American guests who represent their country in the best possible way! First up, the phenomenal singer-songwriter with one of the most recognisable voices in pop music. It’s noughties icon Anastacia! Anastacia spoke to us about some amazing highs and difficult lows from her near-30-year career, including health troubles that have threatened her career and the harsh realities of the music industry - but...
Jul 01, 2025•52 min
Joining us today is a presenter, model and author who has become a certified podcasting queen after a string of successful shows, all delivered with her trademark mix of self-aware craic and personable warmth: it’s the gorgeous Vogue Williams! We sat down for a chat about her wilder younger days back in Ireland - with days often spent modelling in a burger costume or sneaking off to festivals - and how her career has blossomed since arriving in the UK. Plus, some hilarious cultural differences b...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr
It's one of the biggest week in the UK summer, because Glastonbury's here! And to celebrate, there was only one episode we could revisit - an epic, hilarious, often heartfelt conversation with a man who's covered every literal and spiritual blade of grass at Worthy Farm: it's Bez from the Happy Mondays! 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 Mondays and some of the scarce...
Jun 24, 2025•47 min
Today, we welcome a comedian and TV host who has taken a brilliantly simple idea for a show - funny people trying to complete funny tasks - and turned it into a global phenomenon. And it’s all been thanks to not taking yourself, or life, too seriously: it’s comedian, TV host and author, Alex Horne! Alex joins us from, you guessed it, the Taskmaster house for a chat about how the show’s gone from an idea at the Edinburgh Fringe to sold-out theatre shows, global adaptations and eighteen series of ...
Jun 20, 2025•45 min
To continue our Pride Month celebrations, we’re revisiting our heartwarming and hilarious chat with pop icon Ian ‘H’ Watkins! In this uplifting episode, Ian reflects on life beyond Steps, the joy of reconnecting with his creativity, and the importance of living as your authentic self. He also shares candid stories about the highs and challenges of single parenthood with his signature warmth and humour. A joyful and inspiring listen – enjoy! Fill out our survey here to have a chance at winning a ...
Jun 17, 2025•55 min
Joining us this week is one of our favourite leading ladies – a powerhouse performer whose credits span everything from Benidorm, At Home with the Braithwaites, and William & Mary to Doc Martin, The Bletchley Circle, The Hardacres, and most recently, the BBC’s gripping crime drama This City Is Ours. Known for her fierce talent, straight-talking nature, and razor-sharp wit, it’s the brilliant Julie Graham! In this conversation, Julie reflects on the women who’ve shaped her life and the defini...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Today, in honour of Pride Month, we’re revisiting our wonderfully warm and witty conversation with the brilliant Tom Allen – comedian, presenter, and unapologetic national treasure! In this episode, Tom reflects on growing up in Bromley as a fabulously strange teenager who had a love of dinner parties, fine silverware, and a flair for the theatrical. He shares how it felt to never quite fit in, what it means to embrace who you are, and how he’s finally grown into the life he always felt he was m...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Joining us this week is one of British television’s most loved and consistently brilliant actors. From No Angels to EastEnders, Ackley Bridge to Stay Close, she’s become a mainstay on our screens — and now she’s back with a gripping new drama. It’s the wonderful Jo Joyner! In this conversation, Jo looks back on the defining chapters of her life, from the heartbreak of fertility struggles to the joy of becoming a mum to twins through IVF. She shares the instinctive decision that led to her pregna...
Jun 06, 2025•55 min
This week, we’re revisiting our brilliantly fun chat with the one and only Vernon Kay – radio powerhouse, TV favourite, and all-round good guy! In this feel-good episode, Vernon shares how a chance stint in modelling kickstarted his broadcasting career, what life is really like with wife Tess Daly, and even the time he heroically saved an ITV producer from drowning in Florida! Packed with warmth, laughs, and classic Vernon charm, this one’s guaranteed to lift your spirits. For all the latest new...
Jun 03, 2025•52 min
Joining us this week is a man whose personal story and political mission are inextricably linked. A long-serving MP and the current leader of the Liberal Democrats, he’s also a carer and campaigner whose life has been shaped by love, loss, and a fierce determination to improve the lives of others. It’s Ed Davey! In this episode, Ed opens up about the defining experiences that have shaped his worldview, from caring for his mother through terminal cancer when he was a child, to raising his son wit...
May 30, 2025•48 min
This week, we’re throwing it back to our unforgettable conversation with the sensational Beverley Knight – a true powerhouse of British music and theatre. In this episode, Beverley reflects on the people and moments that have shaped her extraordinary career, from being championed by legends like Prince and David Bowie to sharing a stage with Stevie Wonder, her journey is nothing short of iconic. And with an Olivier Award under her belt for her role in Sylvia, she continues to shine as one of the...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Joining us this week is a master of observation – an author, journalist and documentarian whose work has delved into the furthest margins of modern life. From conspiracy theorists to the inner world of psychopaths, his stories always keep one foot in the world of misfits and outsiders. It’s the brilliant Jon Ronson! In this episode, Jon reflects on his remarkable journey from a bullied teen in Cardiff to one of the most distinctive non-fiction storytellers of our time. He shares how a squatting ...
May 23, 2025•55 min
This week, we’re revisiting our fascinating conversation with one of the UK’s most respected journalists and broadcasters – Emma Barnett! In this episode, Emma reflects on her journey to becoming the voice of Woman’s Hour, her deep love of the landline and the importance of long-form conversation in a world of shrinking attention spans. She also shares the story behind that rare and unforgettable interview with Kate Bush, which went viral around the globe. You’re in for a treat! For all the late...
May 20, 2025•56 min
This week, we’re joined by one of the most hardworking and versatile talents in British television – she’s an actor, writer, and producer, it’s the brilliant Sally Lindsay! In this conversation, Sally opens up about what it really takes to survive and thrive in a changing industry. From her early breakout roles to creating, writing, producing and starring in her hit Channel 5 drama The Madame Blanc Mysteries, she reflects on the setbacks, moments of self-doubt, and fierce determination that have...
May 16, 2025•56 min
Fresh from stealing the spotlight as host of this year’s BAFTAs and stirring up drama on The Traitors US, we’re revisiting our brilliant conversation with the endlessly entertaining Alan Cumming. In this episode, Alan opens up about the journey to reclaiming his identity, from letting go of toxic relationships to embracing his Scottish roots and living life unapologetically. With his trademark mischief and charm, he also shares stories of friendship, fame, and a few outrageous moments with the o...
May 13, 2025•54 min
Joining us today is a model, dancer, Strictly finalist and trailblazer who became the first deaf contestant on Love Island, using the platform to shift perceptions, challenge stereotypes and champion inclusion – it’s the brilliant Tasha Ghouri! In this episode, Tasha opens up about her extraordinary journey so far, from navigating bullying and self-doubt to becoming a rising star in fashion and dance. Here, she shares the life-changing moment her cochlear implant failed during her A-Levels, the ...
May 09, 2025•40 min
As the first signs of spring begin to bloom, we’re revisiting our life-affirming conversation with the nation’s favourite gardener: Monty Don! In this uplifting episode, Monty reflects on his remarkable journey from struggling at school and losing everything after the collapse of his jewellery business, to completely rebuilding his life and becoming one of the most beloved and trusted voices in gardening. With over 20 years as a broadcaster and author, he shares his thoughts on love, resilience,...
May 06, 2025•1 hr
Joining us today is a fearless and brilliant actress whose career has seen her light up stage and screen in everything from Sherlock to Mr. Selfridge, and whose life off-screen has been just as dramatic, heartbreaking, and inspiring as the roles she’s played. It’s the lovely Amanda Abbington! In this episode, Amanda opens up about the defining chapters of her life so far, reflecting on the quiet end of her first marriage during one of the busiest periods of her career and how she began to redisc...
May 02, 2025•45 min
After last week’s brilliant chat with Stephen Fry, we’re keeping the momentum going by revisiting our conversation with another soon-to-be star of Celebrity Traitors UK, it’s the wonderful Mark Bonnar! In this episode, Mark reflects on his incredible career, from gripping dramas like Line of Duty and The Rig alongside fellow Scotsman Martin Compston, to critically acclaimed comedies like Catastrophe with Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney. He shares insights into the highs and lows of life as an acto...
Apr 29, 2025•55 min
Joining us today is one of the most celebrated thinkers and entertainers of our time – a writer, actor, comedian, and cultural icon whose voice and wit have been part of the fabric of British life for decades. From Blackadder and Wilde to QI and Harry Potter, he’s done it all – and now he’s back on our screens hosting Jeopardy! It’s the incomparable Stephen Fry. In this captivating conversation, Stephen reflects on a career that’s spanned comedy, drama, literature and documentary, offering profo...
Apr 25, 2025•58 min
Following last week’s laugh-out-loud revisit with Joe Lycett, we’re celebrating another standout star of Amazon Prime's Last One Laughing, it’s the brilliantly funny Daisy May Cooper! Best known for her BAFTA-winning work on This Country, as well as her features on Am I Being Unreasonable? and Taskmaster, Daisy joined us back in 2020 for a hilarious and heartfelt chat about her rise through the comedy world, what it’s really like collaborating with her brother and creative partner Charlie, and t...
Apr 22, 2025•39 min
Joining us today is one of the UK’s most loved comedians, and our reigning Strictly champion, whose journey is as inspiring as it is hilarious — it’s the brilliant Chris McCausland! In this episode, Chris opens up about the challenges and triumphs of navigating life without sight, from losing his vision in his early twenties to becoming one of the country’s most in-demand stand-up comics. He shares how a sick day in 2003 unexpectedly launched his comedy career, why authentic representation on TV...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 9 min
With Last One Laughing currently cracking us up on Amazon Prime, we’re throwing it back to our brilliant chat with one of its standout stars: comedian and TV host Joe Lycett! In this episode, Joe reflects on his journey through comedy and broadcasting, from seeking out advice from legends like Ant and Dec to paying tribute to the comics who helped shape his career. He also shares the story behind his mission to visit all 19 Birminghams around the world – yes, really. For all the latest news, cli...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 1 min
With a career spanning five decades across stage and screen — and unforgettable roles in EastEnders and Gavin & Stacey — today’s guest is one of British television’s most beloved actors, whose life has been anything but ordinary. It’s the brilliant Larry Lamb! In this episode, Larry reflects on the winding road that brought him to acting. From a difficult and volatile childhood in London to an early life working abroad in Germany, Libya, and Canada, he talks candidly about the decades it too...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 9 min
After a pretty stressful few weeks in politics across the world, today’s Cellar episode takes us back to a delightful conversation with a stalwart of modern British politics: David Lammy MP! Kate sat down to speak with him in 2020 — before his meteoric rise to Foreign Secretary — where he talked about his long and storied career in British politics, from running his constituency for 25 years to his passion for fighting justice. Oh, and the small matter of being friends with Barack Obama. Quite t...
Apr 08, 2025•54 min
Joining us today is one of the greatest long-distance runners of all time, a world record-breaking athlete whose relentless determination and resilience has inspired millions — it’s the phenomenal Paula Radcliffe! In this episode, Paula takes us through the defining moments of her extraordinary career, from the highs of shattering records at the London Marathon in 2003 — a time that remained unbeaten for 16 years — to the heartbreak of injury setbacks on some of the biggest world stages, includi...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 5 min
With the political landscape continuing to shift in unpredictable ways, today feels like the perfect time to revisit our conversation with Labour’s Jess Phillips — a woman who's been an unapologetically bold and passionate voice in Parliament for years — who now serves as Safeguarding Minister in the Home Office, where she continues to dedicate her career to her long-standing fight to protect women and girls from violence. In this episode she shares candid insights into life in Westminster, the ...
Apr 01, 2025•53 min
Joining us today is a true gentleman of British entertainment, a beloved actor whose career spans five decades across stage and screen. From his BAFTA-nominated role in Chariots of Fire to TV hits like The Charmer, Downton Abbey, and Coronation Street, he’s long been the epitome of charm and wit — it’s the brilliant Nigel Havers! In this episode, Nigel reflects on a lifetime in the spotlight, sharing how his love for acting led him to swap Eton for drama school and the lessons he learned from wo...
Mar 28, 2025•54 min
