We’re back with another selection of tales from some of our esteemed guests about how they got started in their chosen professions. Expect gumption and good luck aplenty! The Hanson brothers tell us about how they cold-called a music industry exec and got him to watch their performance in his hotel lobby. Elsewhere, we hear from TV chef James Martin and Radio One DJ Jordan North about how relentless persistence and a stern work ethic were vital in their unglamorous early years. You can listen to...
Jun 13, 2023•28 min
Joining us today is one of the sharpest writers in the business. Who’s also a bestselling author. And a former NHS doctor, with all the hilarious and harrowing tales to prove it - it’s Adam Kay! Ahead of his return to the Edinburgh Fringe, Adam sits down with Kate to discuss some of the funniest (and most gruesome!) moments from his time in the NHS. They also look into the plight of today’s junior doctors, why the role is so demanding and what can be done to change it. Please note: this episode ...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Ever wondered how some of the biggest names in the business actually started out? Well, have we got the Cellar-dwelling episode for you! This week we look back on how each of publishing powerhouse E. L. James, comedy legend Al Murray and Texas lead singer Sharleen Spiteri started out. From struggling to deal with newfound fame to hilarious scrapes and some savvy advice, they're here to tell you that all is not as straightforward as it looks! You can listen to these episodes in full here: Sharlee...
Jun 06, 2023•23 min
Joining us this week is renowned TV presenter, journalist and writer, Anna Richardson. If you're in need of a holistic pick-me-up this Friday, do we have the guest for you! Anna and Kate chat about everything from how therapy has helped them better understand themselves to various technniques that continue to improve their physical and spiritual health. Plus, Anna discusses the unwarranted pearl-clutching from some people around her recent Naked Education series. Fancy hearing more from Anna? Li...
Jun 02, 2023•52 min
This week, we toast some of the dynamic duos we’ve had on the show over the last four years. We celebrate some iconic - and hilarious - performances from two pairs of icons in Torvill and Dean & Michael Ball and Alfie Boe. Elsewhere, James Acaster and Ed Gamble recount how they became mates - it’s predictably bizarre! You can listen to these episodes in full here: Torvill & Dean , James Acaster & Ed Gamble , and Michael Ball & Alfie Boe ***Please take the time to rate and review ...
May 30, 2023•19 min
If you had a radio in the 1980s, 90s or 00s, you’ll recognise this man’s voice in a heartbeat: it’s Simply Red frontman, Mick Hucknall! He joins Kate for a chat about the band’s new album Time and how he’s always maintained a healthy balance between work and family. They also talk about the joys of parenthood and how Mick’s father raising him singlehandedly instilled both a determiend resilience and his love for music! ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever y...
May 26, 2023•39 min
We're back with a slightly different trip into the cellar this week, as we thought today was a perfect time to dedicate an entire archive episode to the woman of the moment: Hannah Waddingham! Hannah first came on the show in 2021 where she went round Kate's for a curry and a few glasses of wine. They chatted about her long and arduous road to deserved mainstream success, from treading the boards in the West End to wowing Jason Sudeikis at her first Ted Lasso audition. She's hilarious, thoughtfu...
May 23, 2023•52 min
Joining us this week is an actor, cook, author and podcaster who’s a dab hand at seemingly whatever she fancies: it’s the hilarious Fay Ripley! Kate and Fay talk about how parenting changes over your children’s years and how important it is to nurture friendships into adulthood. Fay also brings some hilarious tales from before - and during - her storied career. I mean, have you ever tried to get a mortgage while working full-time as a clown? ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple...
May 19, 2023•51 min
The recent Coronation inspired us to delve into the archives for some of our previous guests' amazing tales of meeting and interacting with the Royal Family - and boy are there some amazing stories! Kate and Nick Knowles reminisce about broadcasting the morning after Princess Diana's tragic death, while Susannah Constantine tells us about her close relationship with Princess Margaret. Oh, and Russel Kane tells us about the time his wife's trousers split in front of the now-King, Brace yourself! ...
May 16, 2023•20 min
Brace yourselves for a hilarious trip down memory lane this week, as we welcome Irish pop icons Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden - aka Boyzlife! These two rascals dial in to reminisce about the glory years of their respective boy band behemoths and retell some of the funniest tales from their extensive careers. They also chat about how their families have remained at the very core throughout and how finding joy and comfort at home has sustained them through the very best - and worst - times. ***Pl...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Grab your glitter and coordinate some oh-so extravagant dance moves for today’s Cellar-dwelling spectacular, as we look back at perhaps the definitive era for UK pop music. We look back over some chats pop royalty as Dannii Minogue, Louis Walsh and Steps all reminisce about the glory years. Between them they bring surprise stadium appearances, tales about the beginnings of boy band royalty and taking regular flight on Britney Spears’ private jet… Yep! You can listen to these episodes in full her...
May 09, 2023•22 min
Today’s guest has a CV longer than some celebrated novels: businesswoman, chef, entrepreneur, TV personality, author and the host of what’s just been the hottest show ticket in town. It’s Dame Prue Leith! We explore her theory of ‘revolutions’, where she believes everyone should reinvent themselves every 25 years. She also reminisces about her various business ventures - in food and elsewhere, her 13-year affair with Rayne Kruger and re-finding love as an older widow. ***Please take the time to ...
May 05, 2023•55 min
Have you ever wondered how celebrities actually get their big break? Well, for our guests on today's archive special, some scarcely believable sliding doors moments have helped them no end! Vernon Kay was spotted by a modelling agency at The Clothes Show in Birmingham - while wandering around half-cut - while Lisa Snowden dancing in a nightclub proved pivotal for her career. We also hear the inside story from Reverend Kate Bottley about how her infamous wedding dance catapulted her around the wo...
May 02, 2023•30 min
After previously appearing on the show with his Steps bandmates, Ian ‘H’ Watkins joins Kate solo for another hilarious and uplifting chinwag! He talks us through his newfound career as an artist as he takes in the beautiful surroundings of his native Wales. They also share stories about helping each other through single parenthood and the importance of people being their authentic selves. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a gr...
Apr 28, 2023•59 min
Today’s selection of clips from our back catalogue focus on the importance of stage schools in so many of our past guests’ careers. We hear about the different fortunes of pupils from various prestigious schools, including Giovanna Fletcher who secured a place at Sylvia Young Theatre School without ever even having a professional audition! Elsewhere, Dani Behr remembers bouncing from one opportunity to the next after she graduated, while Daisy May Cooper once debated taking a job in a Christmas ...
Apr 25, 2023•25 min
There aren’t many actors across stage and screen who have had a career like Bonnie Langford. Across five decades, she has cemented herself as a certified national treasure - even if she’s far too humble to admit such a thing! She sits down with Kate to discuss the highlights from her storied career, the renewed need to relieve the pressure and enjoy her work and how sometimes you’ve just got to get a little bit angry. Enjoy! ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wher...
Apr 21, 2023•54 min
Join us for another Something from the Cellar, our bite-sized weekly episodes where we pour out some of our best bits from our very best guests. Today, we shine a light on women we’ve shared wine, wisdom and conversation with over the last four years. Skin from Skunk Anansie - the first female headliner of Glastonbury, no less - shares tales from her trailblazing career, while Shelagh Fogarty shares her holistic approach to life. We also hear from Fi Glover and Jane Garvey about their departure ...
Apr 18, 2023•26 min
This week, we’re joined by former England cricket legend turned TV personality Phil Tufnell. Oh, and now he’s a winemaker too! Phil and Kate reminisce about a storied cricket career that was nearly knocked permanently off course by the untimely death of his mother. Phil reveals how he found vital support in his father and more recently his wife. They also remember various mishaps on stage and screen - no doubt their time on the Strictly dancefloor has prepared him for heading out on the road wit...
Apr 14, 2023•39 min
We’re back with another episode featuring more cellar-dwelling best bits from over 200 previous WWQT guests. And, seeing as TV viewers will soon be heading back to the Jungle, we thought we'd crack open some of our favourite stories from various I’m A Celeb alumni! Vicky Pattison recounts her unforgettable audition before her winning stint in the jungle, while 2010 runner-up Shaun Ryder talks us through how his recent ADHD diagnosis provided a sense of unrivalled clarity. We also hear from how t...
Apr 11, 2023•22 min
Joining us today is celebrated comedian, author, restauranteur and host of Channel 4's The Last Leg, Adam Hills! From early starts in breakfast radio back in his native Australia, Adam has carved out a hugely impressive comedy and hosting career on both sides of the world. He chats to Kate about the perils of online cancel culture, how The Last Leg was thrust into the mainstream spotlight, and a few 'casual' recent endeavours like writing bestselling books and owning a restaurant. He’s done it a...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Welcome to the first of our brand new weekly episodes here on WWQT, called Something from the Cellar! Join us every Tuesday as we delve into the cellar and serve up some of our favourite vintage cuts from our very best guests. All brought to you as a bite-sized midweek treat! Today we're talking parenting and the many shapes and sizes that families come in these days. A thoughtful Una Healy tells us about rediscovering peace and joy in parenting after her marriage unexpectedly fell apart, while ...
Apr 04, 2023•24 min
Legendary radio broadcaster Ken Bruce talks to Kate about starting out in hospital radio, trademarking the infamous radio game PopMaster and taking the leap to try new challenges in his 70s and never losing his passion for live radio You can listen to Ken Bruce on Greatest Hits Radio Mon -Fri 10am to 1pm Don't miss PopMaster at 10.30am White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses o...
Mar 30, 2023•55 min•Season 22Ep. 3
Claire Sweeney talks to Kate Thornton about her early days on the Blackpool club circuit, partying with Hollywood legends Liza Minneli & Jane Russell, kissing Don Johnson, finding herself at 50 on the clubbing scene with DJ Fat Tony and hosting this years Eurovision Song Contest. White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertain...
Mar 24, 2023•58 min•Season 22Ep. 2
Actress Zoe Tapper talks to Kate about the devastating effects of post natal depression, working with Hollywood greats Lauren Bacall and Angellica Huston and sticking to her plan A to become an actress Series 3 of Grace airs on ITV1 March 19th at 8pm White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on t...
Mar 17, 2023•55 min•Season 22Ep. 1
In this second and final part of Kate's chat with Louise Redknapp, Louise talks about her musical influences, rubbing shoulders with soul and gospel legends, the fear of never making music again and being grateful to her Eternal band mates. White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conve...
Mar 10, 2023•39 min•Season 21Ep. 10
In the first of a special two-parter, Louise Redknapp talks to Kate about the heady days of the 90s, leaving Eternal, taking the leap to return to work after a 17-year hiatus and the release of her Greatest Hits album White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to ...
Mar 03, 2023•39 min•Season 21Ep. 9
Emmerdale's Lisa Riley talks to Kate about being seven years' sober, the big Emmerdale storylines, dancing with Robin on striclty, her struggles with infertility and finally finding love. White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never h...
Feb 24, 2023•54 min•Season 21Ep. 8
Loose Women's Kaye Adams talks to Kate about over coming her fears of turning 60, tattoos, acting sexy on Strictly, moving with the times and not getting stuck at 60 White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. Listen on...
Feb 17, 2023•56 min•Season 21Ep. 7
A Birthday Celebration - to mark Kate's special birthday and the 4th anniversary of White Wine Question Time Kate opens the vintage wine cellar and shares some of the early conversations with her oldest and dearest friends as they talk about the meaning of true friendship White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlin...
Feb 10, 2023•49 min•Season 21Ep. 6
Veteran DJ Pat Sharp talks to Kate about being an international DJ, the inspiration for his mullet, being an 90s icon and his pop career with Stock Aitken and Waterman. White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. Listen...
Feb 03, 2023•48 min•Season 21Ep. 5
