This week’s episode feels particularly special because Leigh Francis, my dear friend, steps out as himself for the very first time. Starting from his school days in Leeds and early career, meeting his now-wife, Jill, his first forays as a hard-up comic, starting out working with Sacha Baron Cohen and Noel Fielding to how Celebrity Juice was conceived at my 30th birthday party!  It’s time to meet the man behind all the masks, it’s Leigh Francis.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re treating you to a special bonus episode featuring the insightful psychotherapist you may recognise from his Sunday Times best-selling book “Ten to Zen”, it’s the wonderful Owen O’Kane.Owen joins Kate for a candid conversation about his unique journey to becoming a therapist. From witnessing the troubles in Northern Ireland first-hand, struggling to accept his sexuality, to finally stepping into the spotlight. Becoming a therapist wasn’t a straightforward journey either. It began with Owen training to be a priest and later working in palliative care, until finally discovering his true calling as a therapist.Owen and Kate also tackle some listener questions, such as “Can you be in therapy for too long?” and “What simple exercises can help with worry and anxiety?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today is an esteemed actor who you’ll know from the likes of Downton Abbey, Cold Feet, Toast of London and countless stage shows across the country: it’s Robert Bathurst!He joins us the morning after another night spent inhabiting the troubled but intriguing life of journalist Jeffrey Bernard as part of his latest run of the one-man play Jeffrey Bernard is unwell. He chats about that, some of the most haunting - and hilarious - times he’s died on stage and having the confidence to decline huge professional offers not truly suited to him. Even if it meant lying to Esther Rantzen!Make sure you're following us on Instagram @whitewine_questiontime!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we thought it was the perfect time to celebrate some of our all-time favourite couples!And there's a big Strictly theme this week – from the adorable Janette & Aljaz who talk to us all about their feisty meeting and the moment they fell in love, to Strictly winner Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz Marsland who share what they admire most about each other. We've then got former Loose Women anchor, journalist and presenter Andrea McLean, who tells us all about the time she was two hours late to meet me after a blind date with her now-husband of 10 years, Nick Feeney. These stories will be sure to get you all giddy!You can listen back to these hilarious episodes in full here: Janette & Aljaz, Kelvin Fletcher & Liz Marsland and Andrea McLean & Nick Feeney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re joined by the nation’s favourite grumpy comedian - the incredibly funny Jack Dee!Jack joins Kate to chart his journey through his unconventional path to comedy. Despite struggling through most of school, acting was the one thing that felt like home - so that’s where he set his sights. He tells us how while working in a bar, he discovered a newfound zest for learning and academia, which set the stage for an unexpected turn from acting to the world of comedy and a storied career ever since. He also remembers how he ended up doing his first gig: on a whim; one night, in the mid-80s, at 2am, standing in line at the Comedy Store, ready to show off his comedic chops... Listen in to find out more!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve officially entered the month of love, so to get you in the mood we’re serving you some of our favourite tales of romance!From Monty Don’s declaration of love on the Yorkshire Dales to Sara Davies’ emotional speech to her husband in front of her entire staff. Or Michelle McManus’ chance meeting with her husband on a night out she was reluctant to go on - we’ve got heartwarming, funny and potentially tear-jerking stories for you.You can listen back to these episodes in full here: Monty Don, Sara Davies and Michelle McManus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us this week is an esteemed actress whose career across stage and screen has seen her become a staple for millions of viewers around the country - it’s the amazing Sue Cleaver!Ahead of returning to the stage in the new Sister Act musical next year, Sue joins us for a chat about how she looked to maintain a sense of anonymity while on the UK’s biggest soaps, how she met her biological mother entirely by chance and what it’s really like in the I’m A Celebrity... jungle.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we finally get to wave goodbye to the year's most notoriously miserable month and look forward to brighter days ahead, we’ve collected some of our favourite animal-related laughs to put a smile on your face as we shut the door on January!From Will Mellor cremating the wrong family cat, to Alastair Campbell telling us how his daughter involved the former prime minister in her campaign to get a dog, to even - erm - making a duck orgasm like Craig Doyle, it’s all in a day's work!You can listen back to these hilarious episodes in full here: Will Mellor, Alastair Campbell and Craig Doyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re joined by the witty funnyman you’ll know from the likes of 'The Apprentice: You’re Fired' and 'Bake Off: An Extra Slice' – it’s the incredibly charming Tom Allen.Tom joins Kate to take a delightful stroll down memory lane and reminisce about his Bromley roots. Growing up as a slightly awkward, top-hat-wearing teenager with a penchant for fine silverware and dinner parties, Tom’s journey through school wasn’t exactly focused on finding his tribe but rather on beating to the sound of his own drum. Describing himself as a 40-year-old man trapped inside a teenage body as he navigated those early years, we fast forward to his life today at that age he always felt he was meant to be and explore the full journey it took to get there.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you need some motivation to get back into the gym this month, we’re taking a trip down to our cellar to revisit some of our most inspiring, sweet and hilarious tales which will hopefully ease any apprehension you're feeling about your new fitness kick!Whether you’re interested in finding a community to support your fitness journey, like the brilliant singer Tom Grennan. Or on a mission to find the love of your life, like the lovely TV presenter Craig Doyle. Or you just want to find a private space to do a peaceful poo - like hilarious presenter and actress Fay Ripley - the gym is evidently a space for anyone and everyone!You can listen back to these great episodes in full here: Tom Grennan, Craig Doyle and Fay Ripley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s guest is a familiar face from the Coronation Street cobbles, having spent over 7 years there - the delightful Catherine Tyldesley!Catherine joins Kate ahead of her upcoming venture into musical theatre, starring in the musical version of Bonnie and Clyde. Despite it being her debut, she tells us all about how musical theatre was actually her first love. She also chats about her chance romance with her now-husband (a tale of being each other’s opposite types on paper but a perfect match in reality) and her newfound love for dance. A surprising revelation for someone who had spent a lifetime avoiding even the lightest two-step! But with the magic of Strictly Come Dancing and the brilliance of her dance partner Johannes, she’s found a spring in her step and a sway in her walk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seeing as we’re right in the thick of one of the toughest months of the year, we thought that anyone taking up Dry January might like some inspiration to keep them on track for the rest of the month! So on today’s episode, we revisited some of our best conversations about changing your relationship to alcohol.First up, we talked to the lovely Lisa Riley - television presenter, actor and Emmerdale’s beloved Mandy Dingle - about the hardcore partying that went on behind the scenes of the Strictly Tour and how this, alongside navigating her own grief, led her to give up alcohol altogether seven years ago. We also hear from ultimate funny man Brian Conley - a comic with 40 years of experience behind him who’s spent half of those sober! Plus, the brilliant journalist and broadcaster Adrian Chiles discusses his book 'The Good Drinker', and the lessons he’s learnt through understanding the importance of moderation and drinking less - rather than going entirely sober.You can listen back to these great episodes in full here: Lisa Riley, Brian Conley and Adrian Chiles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest has presented Channel 4 News for the last 25 years and whose affable charm was on full display during his impressive eight-week stint on Strictly late last year. It’s the wonderful Krishnan Guru-Murthy!Krishnan joined Kate ahead of the Strictly live tour to chat about his incredible journey to the Channel 4 newsroom, how he’s passed on values learned from his parents down to his own children, and just how transformative his Strictly experience was.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time to get our skates on and pirouette down into the WWQT cellar, our weekly mini series where we bring up some of our old favourites from the back catalogue for a deserved second listen. With Dancing on Ice launching any day now, we thought it was a perfect time to revisit our conversation with two of the biggest names in ice skating history: Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. We spoke to them at the start of the Pandemic about the realities of our new normal, as well as a storied career that saw them cement themselves as two of the most significant sports stars this country has ever produced. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's no exaggeration to say that today's guest help redefine how an entire generation of women saw themselves, their aspirations and their sexuality. It's the author of Sex and the City and tons of other bestsellers books, Candace Bushnell!Candace dials in from New York City ahead of her one-woman show's UK debut to discuss how, through her writing, she came to redefine how women saw themselves. Of course, there's also plenty of time for a chat about Sex and the City and the crossover between her life and the lives of Carrie, Samantha, Mr. Big et al.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got a bonus midweek episode today with a brand new guest, as we welcome the woman who captured the feeling of the pandemic better than anyone and has gone on to become the UK's best-selling poet of the last two years.After losing her family business, Donna Ashworth turned to what had always been a hobby and began sharing her poetry online. It captured the feelings of worry and isolation so many were feeling with the likes of Pink, James Corden and Khloé Kardashian sharing her words. She joins Kate to talk about how her online followers encouraged her to self-publish her work and how she went on to become a Sunday Times bestseller. They also talk about feelings of loss, challenges surrounding mental health and where we can all look for little moments of inspiration. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've made it! The end of another year. And what a year it's been, as we've enjoyed the company of some truly special guests over the last year. So we thought for this bonus episode of Something from the Cellar, we'd pull together some of our favourite moments from the last year.There's plenty of laughs to be had, as comedian and podcaster Fay Ripley talks about how she ended up buying Gwyneth Paltrow's vagina-scented candle (yep!), while Craig Doyle reveals his very special talent to do with Ducks. There's also room for some heartfelt moments, as comedian and TV host Adam Hills works out what he'd do with his daughter if he were to have one last hour on Earth.You can listen back to these episodes in full right here: Fay Ripley, Craig Doyle and Adam Hills.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merry Christmas! We hope you've been having a lovely festive break with friends and loved ones. But, if you do need to escape from the madness for half an hour or so, we've got you covered.On today's dive into the WWQT cellar, we've pulled up some of our favourite festive clips from years gone by. And, boy, are there some Christmas crackers in here; including chats about masterful singing exploits from the likes of Luke Evans and Michael Ball & Alfie Boe, as well as who would be seated at Matt Goss' dream Christmas dinner table.You can listen back to these episodes in full right here: Luke Evans, Matt Goss, Michael Ball & Alfie Boe, and Aled Jones.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest is a music legend with six UK number ones and 50 million records sold around the world. His band was arguably the biggest name in music during the 1970s. But he’s known most of all for two words he screams every year: “IT”S CHRISTMAS!”Slade frontman Noddy Holder joins Kate for a Christmas tipple and a chat about his remarkable career. From starting out in the pubs when he was barely a teenager to selling out the biggest stages around the world, he’s done it all with a cheeky glint in his eye. Stay tuned for some truly outrageous tales featuring the likes of Diana Ross, Muhammad Ali and John Lennon!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Currently, the coveted Christmas no.1 spot is held by legendary duo Wham! thirty years after ‘Last Christmas’ was released. So we thought it no better time to celebrate one half of the era-defining double act: George Michael.These are some of our favourite George Michael stories we’ve heard on the show, including how Aled Jones ended playing rounders with him while at Bob Geldof’s wedding - scarcely believable. Elsewhere, Martin and Shirlie Kemp reminisce about how George ended up joining them on their first date and TV stalwarts Richard and Judy look back on how he ended up at theirs for Sunday lunch!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us this week is the nation’s favourite and most trusted gardener, with a 20-year career as a celebrated television host and author – it’s the delightful Monty Don!Ahead of the release of his new book, ‘The Gardening Book’ - which caters to both green-fingered enthusiasts and those new to the world of gardening - he joins us to share the fascinating journey of how he became one of the biggest names in gardening. This takes us from his childhood, where he flunked out of school, to courting his now-wife during university (proving that playing the long game can work), to losing everything after the collapse of his jewellery business, and finally, starting life anew in the world of gardening and on the small screen.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been twenty years since Michelle McManus’ cracking voice - and healthy dose of Scottish charm - won the second series of Pop Idol. To mark such a milestone, Kate sat down with her old friend to look back over it all.From having to contend with the horrific misogyny that ended up stalling what she hoped would be a long music career, to winning the hearts of millions through sold out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and stints on BBC Scotland, Michelle has seen it all. We chat about her incredible journey, reconnecting with the likes of Robbie Williams decades on, and how she’s maintained a sense of perspective regardless of what life’s thrown at her.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a slightly different affair today, as Kate heads to Chelsea’s hottest new pub to speak to its owner - who also happens to head up his own restaurant empire, have an honorary doctorate in philosophy and was recently on holiday with Kate. It’s legendary chef, Tom Kerridge!Before a (delicious) lunch at The Butcher’s Tap & Grill, Kate chats with Tom about how vital pubs are in sustaining a sense of community around the country and the challenges he relishes in running his own restaurant empire. Plus, they run through the soundtrack of Tom’s life - Oasis aplenty - and discuss his journey as a father.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s venture into our WWQT cellar, we’re ringing in panto season in style!Graced by the presence of our pantomime godfather Christopher Biggins, he dives into some of his most cherished memories of his nearly 60 year career and the dazzling stars he’s met along the way. We also hear from triple threat extraordinaire Bonnie Langford on what it was like working in panto during covid and how her beloved dog got her through. And we also look back at our chat with all round man of the stage Les Dennis on the formative experiences that shifted his perspective on his definition of showbiz success.You can listen back to these episodes in full right here: Christopher Biggins, Bonnie Langford and Les Dennis.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today is ex-special forces soldier and star of the acclaimed show SAS: Who Dares Wins – it's the incredible Jason Fox.He joins Kate to chart his exhilarating journey, starting from his decision to join the military at the young age of 16. We find out more about his remarkable ascent through the ranks of the armed forces, spanning two impactful decades, until his unfortunate discharge due to PTSD. But Jason's story doesn’t stop there. Post-military life was challenging. Returning to civilian life, he had to learn the skills the military never taught him – skills like learning to look after sick children, or arguing with your partner, or what to do when your car breaks down. It’s a story of turning his life around and ultimately securing the starring role in the hit TV show, SAS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s trip to our famous WWQT cellar, we’re celebrating the phenomenal Hannah Waddingham! In honour of her new Christmas special, Home for Christmas, we’re revisiting some conversations with a few of her most cherished industry friends!First up is Hollywood favourite, Luke Evans, who just so happened to make a surprise musical appearance in the special! He tells us what it was like first establishing himself in the industry after leaving home at just 16 and the jobs that got him by. Elsewhere, the hilarious and unapologetic Ellie Taylor talks to us about co-starring in Ted Lasso with Hannah as well as the success of her brutally honest bestselling memoir on motherhood. We also have the wonderful Emma Barton, who’s been best friends with Hannah for over 20 years after they met in their respective West End debuts.You can listen back to these episodes in full right here: Luke Evans, Ellie Taylor & Emma Barton.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode, we’re joined by a very familiar face. He's the renowned news and sports anchor formerly from BBC Breakfast and now Channel 5's early evening news show: it’s Dan Walker!Fresh from the release of his new book, “Standing on the Shoulders,” where he explores the stories of extraordinary individuals making a difference in their communities, Dan sits down to share personal anecdotes about the remarkable people who have left a mark on his life. From Des Lynam’s sage career advice in Dan's formative years, to the transformative impact of his Strictly dance partner – Nadiya Bychkova – and the unwavering support of Richard Hughes during a challenging moment in a Polish hospital.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's dive into the WWQT cellar, we are honouring some jungle legends that have come before! Former King and Queen, Joe Swash and Stacey Soloman, tell us all about how they found love while working on I’m A Celeb and their life as a blended family with six kids. We also hear how 2020 campmate Vernon Kay pulled out his thermals for the freezing Welsh climate – and we hear from Georgia Toffolo, the reality star turned jungle queen turned published author, about her time on the show and the unexpected friendship she left with! You can listen back to these episodes in full right here: Joe Swash and Stacey Soloman, Vernon Kay & Georgia Toffolo***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today is a man who has graced our television screens and radios for nearly three decades. In fact, in 2008, he was officially crowned the most-watched man on UK television, seen by 1 billion viewers. It’s Adrian Chiles!We map out his life from – as Adrian puts it – being successful, to famous and successful, to - in many people’s minds - just successful, and the toll that he says it has put on him mentally. We also chat about his move towards mindful drinking and his journey to lower his alcohol intake. For more on mindful drinking, Adrian’s new book, ‘The Good Drinker: How I Learned to Love Drinking Less,’ is out now!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm A Celebrity... is back this week! So for this week's journey into the WWQT cellar, we're here with all you need to know about three of this year's Jungle-bound campmates.Fred Sirieix talks to us about what lessons he's drawn from his years as everyone's maître d', while Josie Gibson talks us through a hugely difficult period in her life that she shared with Malin Andersson. Plus, we hear about the true realities of modern-day social media romance from restaurant critic powerhouse, Grace Dent! You can listen back to these episodes in full right here: Fred Sirieix, Josie Gibson and Grace Dent ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today is one of our best-loved and best-known chefs who's been running restaurants for over 40 years now! He's the author of countless recipe books and he's back again with a brand new book called “Simple Suppers.” It’s Rick Stein!He dials in from Newcastle fresh from his book launch to chat about his long and interesting life: from travelling the world at 18, to opening his first restaurant, to his first moments on TV, and how he has the police to thank for his career after they shut down his nightclub! We also discuss his ultimate dream chef’s table and who would be there.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s dive into the WWQT cellar, we’ve got a little amuse-bouche to whet your appetite ahead of Friday’s episode featuring legendary chef Rick Stein. We’re looking back at previous chefs who have graced the show!Actress, cook, and best-selling author Fay Ripley describes her dream dinner party and opens up about a real-life dinner party nightmare when an A-list guest came for dinner! Plus, businesswoman, chef, and Bake-Off judge Dame Prue Leith reflects on her incredibly diverse career, which includes earning a Michelin star and being awarded Businesswoman of the Year. We also hear from the celebrated restaurateur, TV chef, and now podcaster Simon Rimmer, who discusses why food should always make you feel sexy!We featured Fay Ripley, Dame Prue Leith and Simon Rimmer. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today is perhaps the most famous choirmaster in Britain, on the cusp of a nationwide tour designed to get even the most cautious of singers up on their feet: it’s Gareth Malone!He dials in from his rehearsal studio for a chat about how music runs through the very fabric of his existence and how it’s been a tool for celebration, reflection and healing across his life. We also speak about how he inadvertently became the country’s music teacher during Lockdown - and we can’t resist rolling out the piano to play a few of Kate’s favourites!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s dive through the WWQT cellar, we’re taking a look back at previous medical maestros who have graced the show, with hilarious tales and poignant reminders aplenty.Author and comedian Adam Kay talks about the realities of working in the NHS and how much support it truly needs, while doctor turned comedian Paul Sinha reflects on how his drastic career change came to be. We also hear from the celebrated Dr Alex George, who speaks about how important it is to be fearless and take the road less travelled.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To round off Menopause Awareness Month, join us for a very special episode of WWQT recorded in front of a live audience at Acast's offices in London! Kate is joined by two people who are helping women at all stages of their menopause journey with treatment, support and advice. Dr Lydia Robertson is a GP and Menopause Specialist, who works alongside Dr Naomi Potter at the Menopause Care clinic, while renowned actress Tamzin Outhwaite has set up a charity dedicated to providing alternative menopause treatment to those who need it the most.They chat about various treatments and therapies out there, how to navigate the issue with your own GP and some of the mental hurdles so many women face at this challenging stage in their lives.Check out Tamzin's amazing charity here. You can also find out more about Dr Lydia's incredible work at Menopause Care here!Dr Naomi Potter's award-winning book 'Menopausing' is available here, and grab a copy of Lisa Snowdon's amazing book 'Just Getting Started' here.Other useful links:Menopause Support - Getting the most out of your Doctors appointmentMenopause Care's Symptom Checklist British Menopause Society Resources & ToolkitWomen's Health Concern - Factsheets and other helpful resourcesMenopause SupportBritish Menopause SocietyThe NHS***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today marks episode two of our three-part special to celebrate Menopause Awareness Month! After last week’s show with the wonderful Dr. Naomi Potter and Lisa Snowden, we’ve got something a little different to our usual midweek throwback from the cellar as we continue to shine a light on menopause.In this episode, we’re delighted to welcome back leading menopause expert Dr. Naomi Potter and introduce two members of the White Wine Question Time team! The once-muted conversation around menopause is blossoming into an open dialogue, so we wanted to introduce the voices of women in their 20s to bridge the generational gap and address the questions that really pique their curiosity. Stay tuned for our third and final episode on Friday, where we’ll be bringing together more brilliant women to talk about menopause in front of a live audience!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today is a loving mother, sister and wife whose passion for art has fuelled a hugely successful career on both sides of the Atlantic. She also happens to be eleventh in line to the throne. We’re delighted to welcome to White Wine Question Time HRH Princess Eugenie!Princess Eugenie dials in for a chat about the return of her podcast, ‘Floodlight’, which highlights the fight against modern slavery through conversations with activists, lawmakers and survivors. She also discusses her incredible relationship with the late Queen, her Grandmother, what life was like growing up as a member of arguably the most famous family on the planet and kindly scrolls through her Instagram with us, offering up the stories behind the pictures she has shared with the world.Our thanks to HRH Princess Eugenie for joining us. You can listen to her podcast ‘Floodlight’ right here!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s World Menopause Day, and to help raise awareness, we’ve decided to do things a little bit differently by dropping three special edition episodes over the course of this month, to mark Menopause Awareness Month.For this special episode, Kate called upon two women who have been her life-raft. Lisa Snowden, who has had to endure it herself and has helped calm the stormy seas of peri-menopause with her friendly shoulder to lean on, and Lisa’s doctor, Dr Naomi Potter, a leading menopause expert who eventually became Kate’s doctor too.Expect a frank and honest discussion on peri-menopause, menopause, HRT and so much more!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Menopause Awareness Month, and to celebrate, we’ve deviated from our usual format to bring you some very special content. Keep your eyes peeled over the next couple of weeks for episodes dropping into your feed.Tomorrow marks World Menopause Day, prompting a slight shift in our schedule and so we’re releasing a special episode tomorrow instead of our usual Tuesday drop. But fear not! Here’s a sneak peek of the upcoming episode featuring two incredibly special people, Lisa Snowden and my Menopause doctor, Dr Naomi Potter.See you tomorrow!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today is an inspiring entrepreneur who started her £37 million business in her university bedroom. By the time she graduated, she was already turning over half a million pounds. Now, she’s earned the title of the youngest-ever female investor on Dragon’s Den. It’s the incredible Sara Davies.She joins Kate to tell us just how she managed to balance her business and her degree and the extraordinary journey that led to her success. From a pivotal moment during a work experience placement in a local craft company, to the creation of her groundbreaking product - The Enveloper - Sara reveals the secrets to her success, all with a little help from her husband Simon and her meteoric rise in the world of shopping TV.Sara's brilliant new book, 'Craft Your Year' is available 19th October 2023. Pre-order here! ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the return of Big Brother this week, we thought we'd wander down into the WWQT cellar and pick out some of our favourite clips from previous contestants who have joined us on the show - and there are some crackers!Two-time winner Brian Dowling tells us about how his entire life changed over his nine-week stint, while Kate Lawler discussed how her DJ and broadcasting career spawned out of her own seismic moment in pop culture. The show didn't seem to affect Carol McGiffin so much though, who remembered it as the easiest job ever! You can listen to these episodes in full here: Brian Dowling, Kate Lawler and Carol McGiffin & Lisa Maxwell***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today is a masterful filmmaker and intrepid adventurer who has ventured through more than 130 countries, bringing us thoughtful travel documentaries on the BBC. It’s the extraordinary Simon Reeve!He joins Kate to chart what’s been a rollercoaster ride of a life and career. From finding himself on the infamous Sunday Times investigations desk after a troubled childhood, to becoming a New York Times bestseller and real-life adventurer, Simon shares the heart-stopping moments, the important people, and the incredible places that have defined his journey.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the final episode of our Something from the Ballroom miniseries, we’re taking you back to our conversation with someone who’s lighting up the Strictly dance floor as we speak: it’s broadcaster Zara McDermott! She chats about her journey from working in government to Love Island and now her documentary work, during which she’s sometimes been typecast as just another reality TV star - which isn’t the case at all. Plus, they compare notes on TV presenting and despair at the trials and tribulations of living with a certain Sam Thompson!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today is a world-renowned singer, actor and performer who’s not just one show - she’s a show business. It’s the wonderful Beverley Knight!She joins Kate to talk about some of the people and places that have shaped her life and career. It’s quite the collection: she’s been helped along the way by the likes of Prince and David Bowie; put on such a spectacular show that Stevie Wonder joined her onstage from the audience; and, after selling out the Royal Albert Hall on tour, returned there this year to pick up an Olivier Award for her performance in Sylvia! And she’s achieved it all with her signature mix of work ethic and humility.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today on the Something from the Ballroom is none other than Strictly head judge, Shirley Ballas!We spoke to her back in lockdown, where she explained how a male-dominated industry forced so many barriers in her way - and how it simply reinforced her resolve to succeed.Plus, we chat about running off to America in her early 20s and how she had to be forced into auditioning for Strictly!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today, fresh off his departure from Eastenders is seasoned actor and self-styled “The Greatest Entertainer in his price range” - the lovely Brian Conley!After only announcing his departure last week, we chat about his time in Albert Square and how he’s keen to get stuck in to lots of other projects. We also talk about how tough times at school were the catalyst to him constantly looking to do more, some of his favourite stage performances and how he once offered Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman some… private time with him and his wife. You’ll have to listen to believe it!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the biggest show on British TV back on our screens, we’re taking another trip to the Cellar to revisit conversations with Strictly legends. Today, it’s two of the show’s most famous professional dancers turned man and wife: Janette Manrara & Aljaž Škorjanec!We chat about how they came to end up on the show, Janette’s transition from the dance floor to the TV sofa and how they’ve helped each other choreograph some of the show’s most famous routines. Plus, we play a round of Mr and Mrs and they each share their own versions of their love story. Spoiler: they differ a fair bit!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we have a true culinary maestro joining us. She’s a beloved chef and cookery teacher who has transformed countless (hopeless) home cooks into confident culinary wizards – the one and only Rosemary Shrager!You may fondly remember Rosemary’s debut on ‘Ladette to Lady’, where she worked her magic on the wayward and turned them into refined ladies. But Rosemary’s talents don’t stop at the stove. She’s appeared on hit TV shows including ‘I’m A Celebrity’ and ‘The Real Marigold Hotel’, and is now a published author, adding a thrilling twist to her repertoire with her second crime novel, ‘The Proof in the Pudding.’***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Strictly back on our screens this Saturday, we thought it was a perfect time to look back at some of the BBC ballroom beauties who have graced the WWQT dancefloor over the past four and a half years. First up, it’s judge, jury and executioner, Craig Revel Horwood!Craig opens up about his remarkable life gallivanting across stages all over the world, how open he is to tough love coming back around, and ways he’s sought to improve his mental and physical health in an often brutal industry.You can listen to the second part of our chat with Craig here!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today is This Morning’s new frontman, who also finds the time to host live coverage of almost every sport you could think of: it’s the delightful Craig Doyle!Craig joins us straight from hosting duties to chat about everything from past failures that proved a necessary step on the journey to success, to hosting baseball matches alongside Bill Murray, shouting instructions at Diego Maradona and kayaking with Cameron Diaz! As you'd expect, he takes it all cooly in his stride - or so you'd think!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For many of our previous guests, music encapsulates and reminds them of their best and worst moments. For others, as is the case with our guests today, making that amazing music is their calling.Raye tells us about sidling up to Beyoncé and David Guetta thanks to her songwriting, while former X Factor contestant Ella Henderson talks about using her music as therapy during life’s tough challenges. Elsewhere, Tom Grennan reminisces about how he (quite literally) stumbled upon his amazing talent!You can listen to these episodes in full here: Raye, Ella Henderson and Tom Grennan (with Vick Hope)***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back with the second part of our extended interview with one of the UK’s most prominent and influential broadcasters.After we heard his thoughts last week on the state of modern media and the destitute political landscape, today we turn our attention inwards. How does his family deal with the pressures that come with his job? Is he ever satisfied with his work? And why has he been to see ABBA Voyage three times?! You can listen to the full conversation with Alastair and Grace Campbell here!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tinseltown is the promised land for so many of the actors, musicians and presenters we’ve had on the show over the last four and a half years. But for these three, those dreams have turned into a scarcely believable reality!Hannah Waddingham and Luke Evans talk to us about how they got their big breaks through a timely combination of luck and talent, while singer Aled Jones reminds us that the journey to the top isn’t always smooth. As in, he missed appearing on America’s biggest talk show because he wanted to get home for a school football match. Yep.You can listen to these episodes in full here: Hannah Waddingham, Luke Evans and Aled Jones. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us this week (and next) is a host of the UK’s biggest podcast, one of Tony Blair’s closest allies, a political activist and self-confessed sport obsessive - it’s Alastair Campbell!Alastair sits down with Kate for an extended conversation that looks into his fascinating if often challenging life, and how he’s inadvertently found himself at the forefront of modern political broadcasting once again, this time with Rory Stewart on The Rest is Politics.Join us for a personable, hugely entertaining chat with one of the defining figures in modern media - and then come back next Friday for part two!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s trip down into the White Wine Question Time cellar we’re celebrating some true icons!Arlene Phillips tells us how she heard she was going to be knighted, while Denise Lewis and Prue Leith let us in on the secrets that have got them to the very top. Spoiler: Prue finds television, like, really easy. How?!You can listen to these episodes in full here: Arlene Phillips, Denise Lewis and Prue Leith.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today is an inspiring woman who, despite the multitude of challenges life has thrown her way, always exudes positivity and kindness - it’s broadcaster and singer, Brenda Edwards!Brenda and Kate reminisce about their time together on the X Factor and how that set Brenda off on the road to stardom. They also reflect on the tragic loss of her son Jamal last year and how his legacy - and spirit - lives on in everything she does.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friendships are a cornerstone of White Wine Question Time. Amazing stories, conversations and learnings often come from two friends you might hear on an episode, or from guests revealing more about the defining friendships in their lives.And that’s what we’re celebrating today! Join us as Laura Whitmore opens up about losing one of her dearest friends, Caroline Flack, while Joanne Joyner and Sunetra Sarker discuss how they’ve been there for one another in times of loss. Plus, Amanda Holden, Nicola Stephenson and Angela Griffin share the secrets of their own vital friendship.You can listen to these episodes in full here: i) Amanda Holden, Nicola Stephenson & Angela Griffinii) Joanne Joyner & Sunetra Sarkeriii) Laura Whitmore ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Millions of you will be familiar with today’s guest, as his infectious personality has lit up the TV and radio airwaves for more than a decade: it’s radio host and TV broadcaster, Melvin Odoom!Through sheer force of will, Melvin was always destined for success - he even practiced his MTV sign off to unsuspecting strangers wondering around his university campus! He tells Kate about his road to his dream gig on breakfast radio, his fondest memories from hosting on MTV, and his relationship with his radio siblings Charlie Hedges and Rickie Haywood-Williams.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve been obsessed with the new Wham! documentary on Netflix, so we decided that this week’s dive into our cellar should feature two seminal figures from that period: it’s Shirlie and Martin Kemp!Their connection to George Michael is deeper than you might think - Shirlie remembers bringing George Michael as a wingman to her first date with Martin! They chat about that, how life’s unexpected things are often the most challenging and rewarding and recording music together!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest has done it all: comedian, actor, TV presenter, author, lifeguard, wrestling referee and bingo host. It's the legendary Joe Pasquale!Those jobs have brought about plenty of scarcely believable calamities, which Joe takes great pleasure in telling. We also chat about how he narrowly avoided certain death at a recent gig, inadvertently glue-sniffing before his New Faces audition and his newfound love for fitness. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back with another visit to the era that defined the careers of so many WWQT guests from over the years - get the hairspray out!Radio legend Pat Sharp tells Kate about the challenges of moving networks and some of the hilarious faux pas his contemporaries committed. Elsewhere, skating legends Torvill and Dean recap their world record-breaking performance at the 1984 Winter Olympics, and TV icons Richard and Judy tell their (mildly differing!) stories of how they met.You can listen to these episodes in full here: Pat Sharp, Torvill & Dean, and Richard & Judy***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest describes themselves as the only openly gay British Asian qualified doctor & television quizzer on the UK comedy circuit - always know your strengths... It’s Paul Sinha!In light of his recent Parkinson’s diagnosis, Paul’s relentless passion for quizzing has given way to an inspirational passion for life’s joys. As well as chatting about his newfound perspective, he reminisces about the hilarious origins of his comedy career, some backstage secrets from The Chase and what he really thinks about some of the shows he watches on Gogglebox!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s cellar-dwelling episode, we’re looking back at the definitive decade for so many pop powerhouses who have joined us on the show over the last four and a half years.Martin Kemp and Bananarama each tell us about their special memories at the Blitz nightclub in Soho during the 80s and how it spawned not only their successful careers, but countless others. Elsewhere, Coleen and Maureen Nolan from the Nolans talk about finding superstardom in Japan while still teenagers!You can listen to these episodes in full here: Martin Kemp, Bananarama and the Nolans. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is a man whose passion to celebrate and protect our natural world has enthused viewers for nearly forty years - it’s naturalist, presenter and author Chris Packham!Chris sits down with Kate to discuss how a fascination with wildlife has sustained a hugely successful career on page and screen. They also touch on some of his more recent documentaries around autism, where Chris’ hugely moving story about learning to treasure his own neurodiversity offers some solace and understanding for all of us.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After receiving loads of amazing feedback from you lovely listeners we thought we’d drop another special Pride episode, with more celebrated members of the LGBTQIA+ community who have joined us over the years.You’ll hear from fearless broadcaster Anna Richardson about coming out in later life, while Michelle Visage gushes over her friendship with fellow Drag legend RuPaul. Plus, ever wondered how Christopher Biggins ended up getting stoned with Pat Butcher as part of a TV experiment? Well, wonder no more...You can listen to these episodes in full here: Anna Richardson, Christopher Biggins and Michelle Visage. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest has been a mainstay of British stage and screen for the last forty years, with all the scarcely believable stories that come with it: it’s Les Dennis!Les joins us as he continues through a third career chapter that’s full of incredible performances in esteemed roles many felt he couldn’t excel in - how wrong they were! Join us as he reflects on the awfully premature end of his relationship with Dustin Gee, being secretly hacked by the tabloids and some of the most influential people he’s met across his storied career. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seeing as Wimbledon is in full swing, we wanted to revisit a conversation with a celebrated figure in modern tennis, whose sons have risen to the very top of the game - it’s Judy Murray!We first spoke to Judy back in Lockdown, when her TV show Driving Force highlighted the sacrifices female sports stars make to be the best. Join Kate for a fascinating conversation that touches on Judy's friendship with Billie Jean King, handling the media and watching her sons achieve Grand Slam glory.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today is a jack of all trades—and a master of seemingly all of them, too: it’s Rev. Richard Coles!Richard talks us through his fascinating and varied life, which has taken him from the drug-filled clubs of Ibiza to celebrated broadcasting stints on the BBC and beyond, and not to mention his commendable work as perhaps the most famous clergyman in Britain. He’s a fascinating, affable and emotive storyteller - you don’t want to miss this one!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To round off another amazing Pride Month, we’re here to celebrate some LGBTQIA+ icons who have graced the show over the last four years.Ian ‘H’ Watkins from Steps talks us through various times he’s pushed for change - including when Strictly came calling - while Jake and Hannah Graf reminisce about how they first met. Elsewhere, Brian Dowling remembers what it was like to come out to his parents days before entering the Big Brother house.You can listen to these episodes in full here: Ian 'H' Watkins, Brian Dowling and Jake & Hannah Graf (Part 1 of 2)***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re joined today by one of the most recognisable voices in British TV from the last four decades: it’s actor, presenter and political activist, Sir Tony Robinson!TTony joins us to talk about a life off screen that’s as varied as his career on it. From living in a commune to being inadvertently sat next to his now-wife in an overbooked restaurant, scarcely believable sliding doors moments are aplenty. Plus, he chats about the origins of Blackadder and how he almost missed out on playing Baldrick!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After his final ever performance, we’re here to celebrate the man of the moment: Sir Elton John! He features in an endless number of lovely stories we’ve heard from our guests over the years.McFly’s Danny Jones tells us about an abrupt invite to Elton’s for dinner, while Duncan James and Antony Costa from Blue celebrate a kind heart that dwarfed even his musical talents. Plus, Delta Goodrem remembers when Elton reached out to wish her luck with her cancer treatment. A true legend!You can listen to these episodes in full here: Danny Jones, Duncan James & Antony Costa, and Delta Goodrem.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strap yourselves in for a glorious recap of a showbiz life well-lived, as Kate’s joined by broadcaster, writer and former politician, Gyles Brandreth!Gyles chats about some of the definitive moments in his life, including tales of missing out on starting a business with Richard Branson, his relationship with Glenda Jackson and how he ended up on a government pornography commission with Cliff Richard!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate Father’s Day, we’re back to celebrate some of the amazing dads we’ve had on the show over the last four years.Chorister extraordinaire Aled Jones talks glowingly about his daughter, the already esteemed actress Emilia, while Adam Hills stresses the importance of spending quality time with his daughters. Elsewhere, Alastair and Grace Campbell decide what aspects of each other’s personality they would love to have!You can listen to these episodes in full here: Aled Jones, Adam Hills and Alastair & Grace Campbell.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us on the morning of his new album release is one of the biggest pop stars in the UK right now - it’s Tom Grennan!Tom returns in a wholly different place to when we spoke to him last time. He chats with Kate about gettting engaged, the physical and mental benefits of his newfound fitness journey and recent guidance from his heroes, including Elton John and Calvin Harris.Follow us on Instagram here!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 these episodes in full here: Hanson, James Martin and Jordan North. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 contains discussions about eating disorders, sexual abuse and suicide.Follow us on Instagram here! ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Sharleen Spiteri, E. L. James and Al Murray.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Listen to her brand new podcast, It Can't Just Be Me, here!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, thoughtful and downright fabulous! ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! You can listen to these episodes in full here: Nick Knowles, Susannah Constantine and Russell Kane ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 here: Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue and Steps.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 world!You can listen to these episodes in full here: Vernon Kay, Rev. Kate Bottley and Lisa Snowdon.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 grotto when her early career plans didn’t pan out - but her relentless grit eventually prevailed.You can listen to these episodes in full here: Dani Behr, Daisy May Cooper and Giovanna Fletcher***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 from the BBC and what’s next for them!You can listen to these episodes in full here: Skin, Shelagh Fogarty and Fi Glover & Jane Garvey. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 with Matt Dawson and Sue Barker once again!Fancy more tales from the I'm A Celeb jungle? Check out this week's Something from the Cellar episode for more tales from the reality TV behemoth - find it below this one!You can purchase Tuffers' Tipple here!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the incredible Scarlett Moffatt deals with horrific messages from internet trolls.You can listen to these episodes in full here: Scarlett Moffatt, Shaun Ryder and Vicky Pattison.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 all!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Ellie Taylor shares her own vulnerabilities around early parenthood and how challenging the newborn period can really be. Plus, Charlie Brooks reveals how she's made co-parenting work for her – despite her former partner still living upstairs! You can listen to these episodes in full here: Una Healy, Ellie Taylor & Charlie Brooks. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A very special bonus chat with this week's guest, Big Brother legend and TV favourite Brian Dowling, to mark the end of Pride month as part of Acast's Audio Pride Parade. Brian chats to Kate about his life pre-fame, growing up as a gay man in rural Ireland, and what Pride means to him. 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 Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Thornton relives the past year at White Wine Question Time, from Gary Barlow FaceTiming Elton John in lockdown, to Hannah Waddingham and Ellie Taylor spilling the tea about working on the multi-award winning Ted Lasso. Listen in to recall some of the stand out moments.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 Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

White Wine Question Time, with Kate Thornton, is the podcast that brings together well-known friends, three glasses of wine and three thought-provoking questions. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. White Wine Question Time is a Stak production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our final Tuesday lockdown bonus episode as we get ready to head into the summer holidays: three short and sweet interviews with people on the frontline, famous faces, and community heroes making a difference as these historic events unfold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on Tuesdays during lockdown for three short and sweet interviews with people on the frontline, famous faces, and community heroes making a difference as this historic event unfolds.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on Tuesdays during lockdown for three short and sweet interviews with people on the frontline, famous faces, and community heroes making a difference as this historic event unfolds.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on Tuesdays during lockdown for three short and sweet interviews with people on the frontline, famous faces, and community heroes making a difference as this historic event unfolds. This week we are joined by actress Julie Graham, founder of #Rooms4NHS Dr Joseph Alsousou and Irish mural artist Emma Blake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on Tuesdays during lockdown for three short and sweet interviews with people on the frontline, famous faces, and community heroes making a difference as this historic event unfolds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on Tuesdays during lockdown for three short and sweet interviews with people on the frontline, famous faces, and community heroes making a difference as this historic event unfolds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on Tuesdays during lockdown for three short and sweet interviews with people on the frontline, famous faces, and community heroes making a difference as this historic event unfolds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.