Geoff Deane is most recently known as the screenwriter of Kinky Boots, but his career swerves have encompassed founding the punk band Leyton Buzzards and salsa band Modern Romance. He has been a writer and producer for television, a journalist, restaurant critic and songwriter but it is his observations and appreciation for the joyful cast of characters he has met along the way that colours From Mohair Suits to Kinky Boots: How Music, Clothes and Going Out Shaped My Life and Upset My Mother.  A master raconteur, Geoff's tales of his Hackney origins to Hollywood hijinks are littered with Cockney rhyming slang, Yiddish and Polari.  @Radio_Gorgeous @Freed_Donna @MuswellPress

Megan Ramos, co-author of the best-selling Life in the Fasting Lane (with Dr Jason Fung), has now written a guide to intermittent fasting specifically for women, with step-by-step advice for preventing and reversing metabolic disease. As a teenager, Megan was diagnosed with both non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and polycystic ovarian syndrome and developed type 2 diabetes in her mid-twenties. While a researcher in a clinic, she met Dr Jason Fung and his ideas on intermittent fasting.  She reversed her diabetes within 6 months and has now helped over 20,000 people to improve their health through intermittent fasting.  @Radio_Gorgeous @Freed_Donna @meganjramos @greystonebooks @drjasonfung @fastingmethod #wellbeing #fasting 

Donna Freed meets Marisa Haetsman, one half of the husband-wife writing partnership, Ambrose Parry, authors of a series of medical murder mysteries set in Victorian Edinburgh. Marisa sets the scene for the latest, Voices of the Dead, which takes place in 1853 when Edinburgh while still sceptical of medical men in the wake of the Burke and Hare murders is experiencing a resurgence in interest in mesmerism and chloroform has just been as an early anaesthetic for use in childbirth.  Former Consultant Anaesthetist, Marisa made a mid-life decision to study the history of medicine. She discovered tales of medical hijinks so wild that her husband, best-selling crime writer Chris Brookmyre, suggested that they join forces and exploit the rich possibilities of invention and murder in the Victorian Age.  @Radio_Gorgeous @ambroseparry @canongatebooks #VoicesoftheDead

Before they were interrupted by a gorgeous, if unruly dog, Donna Freed and Christina Ford were marvelling at some of the twists and turns in Christina's personal life as related in memoir, In Search of Mr Darcy. In this segment, Christina alludes to the genuinely shocking and ingenious end to the relationship that brought her to London from her native Toronto and explains why she decided to stay in London and start her blog A-Broad in London   #memoir #blog #podcast @Radio_Gorgeous @iconbooks  insta @abroad.inlondon

Toronto-native Christina Ford is a former TV and film executive who lives in London and chronicles her adventures in A-Broad in London. In Search of Mr Darcy, Lessons Learnt in the Pursuit of Happily Ever After is both her first book and a middle-aged lady manifesto!  Her memoir charts her life and career through the lens of the men she has chosen to share it with. Typical of her warmth and generosity, Christina shared her time and story in Donna Freed's West London kitchen... until Ruby, the unruly, wire-haired dachshund showed up. Look out for Part 2!  @abroad.inlondon  @iconbooks  @Radio_Gorgeous #memoir #podcast

The Ugly Truth, L. C. North's debut thriller, told exclusively told through interviews, transcripts and diary entries, explores the dark side of celebrity culture and trying to determine the truth through the distorting lens of reportage and social media.  L. C. North lives in Suffolk, co-hosts the crime thriller podcast In Suspense and is working on her second novel.  #TheUglyTruth @Radio_Gorgeous @Lauren_C_North @Emily_BookPR 

Susi Hartmann is a modern etiquette consultant and life coach as well as an entrepreneur hosting bespoke wellness retreats through the company she co-founded, Beaumont Awareness. She shares her very personal journey of treating the symptoms of menopause with psilocyben microdosing. She preferred an all natural solution and after thorough research and conversations with experts, she discovered the benefits of using mild forms of 'magic mushrooms' to reduce the anxiety and self-doubt that came with the onset of menopause. She is speaking about her experience at the Bingham Riverhouse on Monday, 27th March at 6:30 BOOK and more info HERE @BRiverhouse   www.beaumontawareness.com   @Radio_Gorgeous

Coming home was just the beginning... Kate Hamer follows up her taut psychological blockbuster The Girl in the Red Coat with an equally engrossing sequel, The Lost Girls.  Carmel has been returned home five years after she was abducted by the preacher of a cult. But the trauma of her experience continues to haunt her and and her mother Beth. Beth is paralysed by fear for her daughter while Carmel is tortured by the knowledge that she wasn't the only girl to go missing and further dismayed that she must confront the preacher in order to uncover the truth.  @Radio_Gorgeous @kate_hamer @FaberBooks #TheLostGirls

Introducing the next female 007, Makepeace, Emma Makepeace! Ava Glass' hyper-pacy thriller, The Chase follows novice MI6 operative Emma Makepeace as she attempts to escort a man wanted by the Russians across surveillance-filled London without being detected by CCTV.  Ava spent over a decade working with British spies at MI5 and MI6, has trained spies and been vetted to become a spy herself, so she knows a thing or two about what goes on behind closed government doors. She reveals the personal experience that became the inspiration for the book.   @Radio_Gorgeous @PenguinUKBooks @CJ_Daugherty #TheChase

Kitty Murphy introduces the first book in her Dublin Drag Mystery Series: Death in Heels. When Eve, frenemy to all in Dublin's drag club Trash, is found dead, Fi McKinnery is forced to turn 'Hagatha Christie'. No one else, including the police nor her best friend Robyn - who performs as Mae B - believes that Eve was murdered. Even as Robyn distances himself from Fi, she is determined to find out who is threatening the lives of Dublin's drag queens. Death in Heels is out now from Thomas & Mercer and Death in the Dark, the second in the series, is due out in April 2023. www.radiogorgeous.com @kitty_murphy_writes @scribblingink1 #DeathinHeels

Sara Cox is a  writer, editor and coach. After completing her MA in Creative Writing, Sara set up her own editing business. In 2021, tired of literary prizes that offered no feedback, Sara set up her own and The Cheshire Novel Prize for unrepresented, unpublished or self-published writers was born.  In its first year The Cheshire Novel Prize attracted 998 entrants and each entrant received personalised feedback and the top winners got agents.  The prize is now also open to un-agented memoir writers and is accepting submissions until 1st April 2023. www.cheshirenovelprize.com @prize_novel @saranaidinecox #CheshireNovelPrize

You'll Never Walk Alone - Poems for life's up and downs Rachel Kelly is a former Times journalist who is now a mental health campaigner, public speaker, and writer.  In her early thirties, Rachel was diagnosed with serious depression and subsequently suffered two major depressive episodes. These two episodes have become the defining events of her life. Since then, she has written about the condition, and how she has recovered, in books that have been read by tens of thousands of peopl Rachel now speaks publicly about her experience of depression and recovery in an effort to reduce stigma and educate people about the reality of mental illness. She also runs workshops for mental health charities to share what she has learnt about how to stay calm and with the power of poetry. Published by Hodder https://www.rachel-kelly.net/ #RadioGorgeous #RachelKelly #Poetry 

The Working Girls of Soho - Saucy Tales of Notorious Women  A fabulous cabaret celebrating Soho's glorious past. Featuring the club runners, strippers, whores and thieves with songsand stories. Josephine Pembroke of Pussies Galore talks about her sell out show featuring the female club runners, strippers, whores and thieves from Soho's past. Your chance to experience the real Soho, faded glamour and louche, hilarious stories. Ex Sohoite and founder of cult 90's band Pussies Galore, Josephine really was there, she lived in Dean Street in the 80's listen to Soho history.  "Josephine oozes glamour" Christopher Moss - A n'er do well. Edinburgh Reviews: Wit, charm and plenty of sauce! Sophie Parkin - Author of The Colony Room Club Josephine's show is nostalgic and sometimes mournful, but always defiant. Robert Bathurst - Cold Feet, Downtown Abbey Josephine's show has all the nostalgia and corrupt innocence of Soho, before the 'clean up.' Richard Stirling -Cecil Beaton's Diaries Camp, Dazzling, Hilarious - Will, aged 17 Brit School Student More info and tickets: https://linktr.ee/josephinepembroke https://www.facebook.com/JosephinePemb Twitter https://twitter.com/Josephine_Pem Written by Josephine Pembroke Director & Choreographer Lisa Mulidore Musical Director Heather Longman More Information: https://www.radiogorgeous.com/ #RadioGorgeous #SohoRadio #WorkinggirlsofSoho 

Michelle Toth is a bit of a polymath, in part because she loves learning and in part because when other people ask why, Michelle tends to ask, why not? She has been an entrepreneur, consultant, executive, novelist and story teller and is now a highly accomplished executive coach. She is passionate about connecting people through art and specifically, storytelling. The telling of our true, personal stories helps to break down not only our own defences but also those of our audience. This shared and open experience provides a platform for creative connections. She is the founder of True Story London, an evening of live storytellling at 21Soho in London. The next show is 28 November and as always will feature an eclectic line-up of people - including Radio Gorgeous' own Donna Freed - sharing crafted, true personal stories. Tickets and info HERE  www.truestorylondon.com @truestorylondon  #TrueStory #RadioGorgeous #DonnaFreed 

MAN WEEK ON RADIO GORGEOUS  Donna Freed with Adam Zmith, author of Deep Sniff: A History of Poppers and Queer Futures Adam Zmith is a writer, talker, thinker and maker with podcasts, stage and film credits to his name. Deep Sniff is a  meditation on the history of poppers and their role in gay culture as well as his own queerness came out of a Fringe! Queer Film and Arts Fest talk he gave in November 2019. The book is in part informed by some of the research that Zmith did for his award-winning podcast The Log Books and is short-listed for this year's Polari First Book Prize.  Deep Sniff is also Adam's feel-good political manifesto for un-stoppered, physical and emotional euphoria by way of poppers (amyl and other nitrates)!  #RadioGorgeous #ManWeek #Queer adamzmith.com @adamzmith

Last century central London and the suburbs were awash with 'Halls of Temptation,' giant emporiums where you could buy anything from exotic pets to opening your own bank account. Author Tessa Boase tells us about the golden days of shopping, when  visiting a store was a magnificent assault on the senses.  #RadioGorgeous #SocialHistory #MrSelfridge 

Donna Freed at the Corfu Literary Festival with Melanie Hewitt and Isabelle Broom Donna landed in Corfu just in time to catch up with authors Melanie Hewitt, Looking for the Durrells and Isabelle Broom, The Summer Trip (among many others) prior to their Corfu Literary Festival event: Love in a Hot Climate. Melanie attended the festival last year as an author and returned this year to chair a discussion of authors who have all set their novels in beautiful and evocative Corfu. Isabelle Broom was joined by Mandy Baggot, A Taste of Greek Summer and Joy Skye, Corfu Capers.  #CorfuLiteraryFestival #BookFestival #RadioGorgeous 

Josephine explores the female wild bohemians, whores, thieves and nightclub queens of London Soho's outrageous past in her dazzling show at Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Josephine performs regularly in London  for tickets click below. https://linktr.ee/josephinepembroke “Wit, charm and plenty of sauce, simply a fabulous show.” Sophie Parkin, Author of The Colony Room Club 1948-2008 “Josephine brings Soho in all its seedy, raunchy glamour to life. Dazzling fun.” Donna Freed, Radio Gorgeous Show written and performed by Josephine Pembroke Piano by Linda Stewart Musical Director Heather Longman  Directed by Lisa Mulidore #EdFringe22 #WorkingGirlsofSoho #Cabaret 

Josephine reveals all in this candid interview about the female wild bohemians, whores, thieves and nightclub queens of London Soho's outrageous past. Josephine performs regularly in London  for tickets click below. https://linktr.ee/josephinepembroke https://linktr.ee/josephinepembroke “Wit, charm and plenty of sauce, simply a fabulous show.” Sophie Parkin, Author of The Colony Room Club 1948-2008 “Josephine brings Soho in all its seedy, raunchy glamour to life. Dazzling fun.” Donna Freed, Radio Gorgeous Show written and performed by Josephine Pembroke Piano by Linda Stewart Musical Director Heather Longman  Directed by Lisa Mulidore #EdFringe22 #Cabaret #Radio Gorgeous 

As a commissioning editor at Harper Collins, Wanda Whiteley was in the business of saying no to the majority of authors who came her way. She founded manuscriptdoctor.co.uk so she could put her expertise to work for new authors. Wanda then decided it would only be fair to put herself in their shoes and the result is her debut historical novel, The Goldhanger Dog. The young protagonist, fifteen-year-old Dela, has an unusual relationship to animals which has caused her East Anglian neighbours to brand her as a witch. She finds shelter in the court of Princess Mary in the dangerous times of uncertain succession while the boy-king Edward lay on his deathbed. An immersive read with some delicious magical elements appropriate for young adults and beyond. @Radio_Gorgeous www.radiogorgeous.com @wanda_whiteley @midaspr  @Freed_Donna

Star of the St Trinian's films and inspiration for Victoria Wood and Miranda Hart, Joyce Grenfell was one of Britain's most loved female comedienne, writer, actor and singer. Cheryl Knight tells us about Joyce, and her hugely popular one woman show which is touring southern England. Press link for tour info and tickets.  http://www.apollotheatrecompany.com/ode-to-joyce.html #OdetoJoyce #Theatre #RadioGorgeous 

Ex Sohoite cabaret chanteuse Josephine Pembroke talks to Jo Good on BBC London about living in Soho in the 80's, Pussies Galore and more. Josephine performs regularly for tickets click below.  https://linktr.ee/josephinepembroke “Wit, charm and plenty of sauce, simply a fabulous show.” Sophie Parkin, Author of The Colony Room Club 1948-2008 “Josephine brings Soho in all its seedy, raunchy glamour to life. Dazzling fun.” Donna Freed, Radio Gorgeous #JosephinePembroke #Soho #EdFringe22 https://www.radiogorgeous.com/

Sunday Times bestselling author Sean Smith tells Radio Gorgeous the extraordinary story of a modern cultural icon: Harry Styles. Harry Styles - The Making Of A Modern Man by Sean Smith is published by Harper Collins. #HarryStyles #RadioGorgeous 

What is the Universe of Deliciousness? A gorgeous term created by my guest on Radio Gorgeous, Julia is a bodyworker, therapist and healer. Julia talks us through how to get to this state. Be prepared to bring joy directly into your life.  #MindBodySpirit #RadioGorgeous 

Trouble Brewing in the Loire is Tommy Barnes' sequel to the brilliantly funny, A Beer in the Loire. A book about brewing beer and life, which for Tommy, his young family and unruly menagerie is a lot like beer: fermented, fizzy and occasionally explosive.  Follow Tommy as he, in his own words, farts around the French countryside trying to make beer with his arch nemesis, Burt, the devil dog at his side and is forced to confront the shambolic state of his brewery and the metaphor it makes of his life. Tales from the Braslou Biere Chronicles... @MuswellPress @Radio_Gorgeous @Freed_Donna #beer #books

Emily Soldene was a true Victorian, born of the wrong side of the tracks, she was illegitimate and her mother was working class, a bonnet maker by trade. Emily reinvented herself at twenty-two, she took singing lessons and willed herself to stardom.  Hear her 3rd cousin once removed best selling author Helen Batten tell us Emily's extraordinary tale of her scandalous life of a performer, business woman and journalist, and without knowing it, a feminist.  #RadioGorgeous #Theatre #History 

In February 1961 Marilyn Monroe was sectioned by her psychiatrist. One Night with Marilyn is a theatrical exploration of this harrowing time mostly unknown by her millions of fans.   Claire-Monique Martin and Charlotte Reidie, who both play Marilyn in the play, talk to Donna Freed about their roles and the themes of mental illness in the play by PT Rose. It is shocking to think that Queen Elizabeth and Marilyn Monroe were born in the same year. Donna Freed will also has a role in the play which will be showing as a staged reading on 26 September at the Drayton Arms at 2:30pm.  The reading at the Drayton Arms is part of a year-long, international project commemorating the death of Marilyn Monroe 60 years ago. For all the information visit @OneNIghtWithMarilyn @Radio_gorgeous @Freed_Donna @OneNightWithMarilyn #theatre #actors #playwright #MarilynMonroe

Radio Gorgeous was thrilled to attend - in person - the launch of Heidi Amsinck's debut novel and first in a new series of crime novels, My Name is Jensen. My Name is Jensen introduces us to journalist turned sleuth Jensen, who has returned to her native Copenhagen after some years working in London. An experience that mirrors Heidi's own, although she has remained in London. Also in attendance at the launch was actor Tim McKinnerny who will be recording the audio book. Oh what a night! #books #author #crimefiction https://www.muswell-press.co.uk/ @Radio_gorgeous  @MuswellPress @HeidiAmsinck1

Chiswick’s first new cinema since 1934, opens this today! The cinema has four screen for the public, and there is a cafe with bar snacks, cocktails and craft beers.  No ordinary cinema this is high end glamour and much needed culture for the area.  chiswickcinema.co.uk #Cinema  #RadioGorgeous 

Singing sensations Rosemary Ashe has a wonderful habit of writing one woman shows to perform, always musical, her last successful show featured Ethel Merman. Today we talked about her spanking brand new show called ADORABLE DORA, a tribute to Dora Bryan. Dora was an actress and singer in the second half of the 20th century, she was a character actress with a colourful life. Rosemary Ashe has a written and is performing the show on a mini tour in London and Brighton this summer. #OneWomanShow #AdorableDora #RadioGorgeous https://www.rosemaryashe.com/ https://twitter.com/rosemaryashe

What did we expect our mothers to be in the 20th Century? Apron wearing, docile, tactile and never critical. But one day we find out that our mothers are people and they have dreams and expectations. Today I am welcomed onto Radio Gorgeous a woman who is an award winning producer and documentary maker, Sarah Aspinall. Sarah had a mother who did not fit into the motherly ideal, she dreamed of stardom, glamour and love and actively sought it out. Sarah her daughter was along for the crazy and wild ride, and she has written a memoir of her mother called Diamonds at the Lost and Found published by 4THESTATE.co.uk. #Memoir #RadioGorgeous #20thCentury 

Acclaimed author Katharine Norbury tells us why it’s time to have a book about nature written solely by women. Naturalists in the past have painstakingly recorded nature naming plants, trees and animals and controlling the environment. It’s time for us to take a more spiritual approach as we face an ecological crisis, it’s time to admit that we are nature.  #Anthology #RadioGorgeous #Nature  Women in Nature, An anthology of women's writing about the east Atlantic Archipelago is published by UNBOUND  https://unbound.com/books/women-on-nature/  

Ariadne and her sister Phaedra were pivotal footnotes in the heroic stories of men with the exception of the letters Ovid wrote in their name. It was these passionate but powerless voices that sparked Jennifer Saint's debut novel Ariadne. Ariadne is a vibrant retelling and imagining of their stories as well as a story of sisters, growing up in the shadow of their brother, the Minotaur - himself born of their father's terrible pride and their mother's maddened shame.  This is a beautiful exploration of a glittering world created and inhabited by gods who have all the attributes of man but none of the consequences, and how two young women, princesses of Crete, granddaughters of the sun god Helios, navigate in their wake.  @Bookywookydooda @jennysaint www.jennifersaint.com @Radio_Gorgeous

Tetiana thinks that her great grandmother was "secretly" Jewish, as being a Jew in Ukraine back then was dangerous. Tetiana tells us why she, an independent modern woman fell in love with an ancient faith and converted.  #RadioGorgeous #Judaism #Memoir 

Mona has written a manifesto which starts and ends with abuse by men to women, she wants us all to stand up for ourselves and "Fuck the patriarchy" she tells us why and how to do it. Listen hard.  #Feminism #FuckThePatriarchy #RadioGorgeous 

Charmian Clift left London in 1954 with her husband and children to live on the Greek island of Kalymnos. The following year, they moved to Hydra where they were the forerunners of a bohemian artist community. Leonard Cohen stayed with them when he first visited the island. Her vivid memoirs of this time have been beautifully reissued by Muswell Press with forwards by Polly Samson. In Samson's 2020 novel, A Theatre for Dreamers, Charmian Clift is a central character. Mermaid Singing and Peel Me a Lotus are personal and travel memoirs that feel as fresh and crisp as when they were written but also serve as time travel, back to a time before mass travel. Inspired by one of the lines that the fictional Charmian said in A Theatre for Dreamers, Polly Samson wrote the lyrics to the song Yes, I Have Ghosts, sung here by her husband, Pink Floyd vocalist and guitarist David Gilmour and their daughter Romany Gilmour.  @PollySamson @MuswellPress muswell-press.co.uk pollysamson.com

Scent (Muswell Press) is the second novel from Isabel Costello, author of Paris Mon Amour. Her love and intimate knowledge of France is apparent as is her ability to expose the inner life of a Parisian perfumer, Clémentine, whose marriage is disintegrating at the same time as a her former lover turns up with an unknown agenda.  It is an engrossing read redolent of tension and desire. Isabel, who has run the Literary Sofa blog for 10 years, will discuss Scent in 'An Evening with Isabel Costello' in conjunction with Barnet Libraries and Muswell Press on April 21 7-8. Tickets are free and can be booked on Eventbrite HERE. @isabelcostello @MuswellPress @Brownlee_Donald

Are you a people pleaser? You may not even know you are one because according to author and therapist Emma Reed Turrell there is more to people pleasing than the sweet, saint like image we all imagine. Cambridge University educated Emma is our guest today on Radio Gorgeous and we are delving into the people pleasing world and talk about different types of pleasers and the uncomfortable feelings which women are not "allowed" to have. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Please-Yourself-Stop-People-Pleasing-Transform-ebook/dp/B08H85TP24 Available as a book, audio book & kindle #RadioGorgeous #peoplepleasing #therapy 

The German Heiress is an action packed, yet haunting novel set in Essen, North Germany which was known as the armoury of the Reich. Set in post war Germany where people were fighting for their survival and facing up to cruel truths of their recent past. The German Heiress by Anika Scott is published by Windmill (in the UK) Annika's website: https://postwargermany.com/ #RadioGorgeous #WorldWar2 #Novel 

Now we are in a world wide pandemic, it is depressing, but it does not have to be. Turn off Netflix and get your creative juices going. My guest will encourage you to write and and most importantly find your own voice.    WRITE ON, A Daily Writing Practice, for Anyone With A Story to Tell is available as a book or a kindle. http://betsybmurphy.com/ #Writing #RadioGorgeous   

Suzanne Snow has a fulfilling life as a plants woman, a novelist and sometime leader of worship in her local church in Lancashire. Hear how she has created her amazing life and made her dreams come true; becoming a published writer. #Author #RadioGorgeous #Romance https://www.suzannesnowauthor.com/ https://www.waterstones.com/book/9781800322196

Today we are talking about the most controversial now ex-Royal MEGHAN, activist, actor, mother and Prince Harry’s partner. Sean has written a wonderful sympathetic book about a sadly much maligned woman MEGHAN MISUNDERSTOOD, is published by Harper Collins #Royals #RadioGorgeous #Meghan 

Ride shotgun with David Reynolds as he meanders across the USA on Route 50 from coast to coast seeking fellowship and IPA. David and his trusty auto-steed, Harpo, are the perfect companions for these days of armchair travel: they get lost so you don't have to. Often called 'The Loneliest Road in America,' Route 50 is a lot less so when accompanied by David Reynolds.  @MuswellPress @Radio_Gorgeous #roadtrip

Linda Marlowe trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.  Linda has a long with writer and director Steven Berkoff includes his plays Greek, Decadence, East, The Trial and Metamorphosis, Steven has described her as his muse.  Linda has been in many plays, films and TV you may remember her as as  he matriarch Sylvie Carter in EastEnders.  Linda is putting on a show very soon which we can all watch on Line Called: Berkoff’s Women directed by comedian Josie Lawrence. Berkoff’s Women will be screened online on November 19-22. Times: November 19 (preview) and 20 at 8pm, November 21-22 at 2pm and 8pm. Tickets: £10 on November 19, £15 on November 20-22, including booking fee To book visit: https://atyours.link/ #Theatre #RadioGorgeous #Eastenders

Betsy Bonner's sister Atlantis Black went missing and was found dead in a hotel room in Tijuana, Mexico. She was 31 years old. Betsy set out to do what no one else in Atlantis' life did: find out what happened to her sister. How did she go from being a promising musician in New York to that hotel room in Mexico?  The Book of Atlantis Black: The Search for a Sister Gone Missing, by Betsy Bonner www.tinhouse.com @Tin_House @Radio_Gorgeous

Tara Arkle has found out what she really wants to do - write. Being the daughter of super talented parents Anthony Newley and Joan Collins, meant it took a while for Tara to know her true direction. Now very happily settled in the West Country of England, as well as writing Tara supports her local women's refuge by organising a yearly march on Eliminate Violence For Women Day.  Please see here to register:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/created-forum-registration-126635655655://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/created-forum-registration-126635655655 Please see our website for more information:https://createdforum.org Please see here to donate:https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=theCreatedForum&pageUrl=1 #Novel #RadioGorgeous #Women

The menopause can be daunting and keeping feeling balanced is the key to happiness. Nutritional therapist Jackie Lynch gives us wise advice at this time when you can suffer with many debilitating symptons. https://www.well-well-well.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/WellWellWellUK/  #Menopause #RadioGorgeous #50+

Elizabeth and Beth tell us exciting and amusing feminist slants on Goddesses. They talk about Athena, Medusa and The Furies. The very ancient Goddesses often have wild, dark pasts; more like real women, don't be afraid of to use everything you have to get what you want.  #Goddesses #RadioGorgeous #Feminism 

The Guinness family are as close to Irish royalty as we get and the glorious Guinness Girls probably garnered as many column inches as actual princesses back in their day. Launched as Debutantes in the roaring 20s the sisters quickly became the darlings of the Bright Young Things. The Glorious Guinness Girls - Three Sisters. One Shared Destiny. By Emily Hourican is published by Headline #RadioGorgeous #HighSociety #AngloIrish https://www.facebook.com/emily.hourican https://emilyhourican.com/about https://twitter.com/emilyh71 @EmilyH71 

Have you always dreamt about owning your own coffee shop? Sarah Tucker went on a barista training course to find out if she had what it takes. #Coffee #RadioGorgeous #Foodie https://www.curiousroo.com/

#SexandtheCityofLadies #RadioGorgeous #History  Josephine Pembroke welcomes back on to Radio Gorgeous Lisa Hilton who is a biographer, art historian and author of the uber glamourous best selling Maestra novels. Lisa lives mostly in Venice with her daughter and today she talks about Sex and The City of Ladies. Sex and the City of Ladies by Lisa Hilton is published by TLS Books

Stephanie broke away from her long term boyfriend and went to live in the all women camp Greenham Common in Berkshire in the 80s. The women's wildness, irreverence and freedom influenced Stephanie greatly and she finally found out who she was. And Other Girls Like Me, is up for an award, see below to enter: Other Girls Like Me: A Lambda Literary Most Anticipated Book of September 2020 Finalist, The People's Book Prize - Vote Here! 1-347-581-7141 “Other Girls Like Me is funny and sad, powerful and inspirational, especially in these times that are calling for all of us to become activists. And Stephanie Davies can write. Her prose is lyrical, even at times mesmerizing.” — Beverly Donofrio, Riding in Cars with Boys “I read the first 200 pages of Other Girls Like Me in one sitting, I couldn’t put it down. It’s my story and yet it’s not. It speaks to all of us radicals, feminists, and lesbians who grew up in the 70s and 80s. Stephanie’s warmth and compassion shine through these pages. What a life!" — Neri Tannenbaum, Producer, Orange is the New Black "The history of Greenham Common, and the vibrant lesbian and feminist movement culture that it fostered, has been far too little chronicled. Stephanie Davies' book, Other Girls Like Me, beautifully captures the defiant, vital, punk-rock energy of that women-centered activist world and its lasting impact on both participants and the larger left.” — L.A. Kauffman, How to Read a Protest: The Art of Organizing and Resistance Other Girls Like Me is published by Bedazzled https://www.stephanie-davies.com/ #Memoir #LBGT #RadioGorgeous 

This novel is out NOW as a paperback, it was delayed due to Covid.  The gripping new novel by Sunday Times number one best seller Victoria Hislop is set against the backdrop of the German occupation of Greece, the subsequent civil war and a military dictatorship, all of which left deep scars.    Themis is part of a family bitterly divided by politics and, as a young woman, her fury with those who have collaborated with the Nazis drives her to fight for the Communists.   She is eventually imprisoned on the notorious islands of exile, Makronisos and Trikeri, and has to make a life or death decision. She is proud of having fought, but for the rest of her life is haunted by some of her actions. Forty years after the end of the civil war, she finally achieves catharsis.   Josephine talks to Victoria Hislop who sheds light on the complexity of Greece's traumatic past and weaves it into the dynamic tale of a woman who is both hero and villain, and her lifelong fight for justice.  #VictoriaHislop #RadioGorgeous #Greece  Published by Headline @headlinepg

To honour her 80th birthday, Dr Cynthia Moss talks to Corinna about how growing up in the USA inspired a love of nature, leading her to spend five decades in the Kenyan bush.    Many of you will recognise Cynthia from the award-winning films shown on the BBC, PBS and Animal Planet, about the female elephant matriarch Echo, which she presented alongside David Attenborough. Cynthia explains how Echo became her matriarch and how much she taught her about elephant family life. Cynthia’s scientific research through her charity Amboseli Trust for Elephants, together with the Echo films have profoundly altered the way we think about and conserve elephants.   Cynthia also talks to Corinna about her great pride at sponsoring Maasai girls to attend school and university and why she has no plans to stop working at 80! Amboseli Trust for Elephants     @AmboseliElephants   @Corinna_Radio #Kenya #Elephants #Africa #Women #RadioGorgeous

Many of us have been missing live concerts and recitals, so it’s wonderful that the Henley Festival is producing a digital show. Corinna talks to one of the headliners, Hao Zi Yoh about her journey to becoming a concert pianist - from playing the Carnegie Hall aged 12, moving from Malaysia to Germany at 14 and finding freedom to practice different pieces during lockdown in London. Listen to Hao Zi perform the beautiful piano solo Liebesleid (Love’s Sorrow) recorded especially for Radio Gorgeous. This complex piece was originally written by Fritz Kreisler for violin but later transcribed by Sergei Rachmaninov.The Henley Festival Digital Edition (also featuring Beverley Knight; Will Young; Joe Stilgoe and Rory Bremner) took place on July 12 2020. www.henley-festival.co.uk haozipiano   @henleyfestival    @Corinna_Radio #music #piano #women #RadioGorgeous  Image © Andreea Tufescu

The last national crisis before Coronavirus was the Second world War, everybody was expected to do their bit. Men went to war and women were conscripted to do “mans work” however dirty, noisy and dangerous. Today we talked to the Sheffield based Journalist Michelle Rawlins who has written a book celebrating The feisty factory sisters who helped win the war – WOMEN of STEEL which  published by Headline.  #WomenofSteel #RadioGorgeous #WomenofWW2

What happens when you bump into a drop dead gorgeous ex boyfriend? And your marriage is a little dull and there is a part of you that never, ever completely got over your first love ? Josephine chats to Jane Corry about her latest thriller, working in a men's prison and how tattoos can hinder a career as an extra on TV and film. SPECIAL OFFER: I Made a Mistake is available on Kindle for 99p at the moment. I Made A Mistake is also at all major supermarkets and there is a fabulous audio version with Amelia Fox. https://www.janecorryauthor.com/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/I-Made-Mistake-Jane-Corry-ebook/dp/B07TMPXRT1#ace-g0000850045 #Thriller #SummerRead #RadioGorgeous 

Catherine Spencer has written a book about her life and most importantly when she was the captain of the England women's rugby team for three years. She scored eighteen tries for England, won six of the eight Six Nations competitions she took part in, and captained her team to three championship titles, a European cup, two Nations Cup tournament victories and the World Cup final held on home soil in 2010, which thrust women's rugby into the limelight. All of this while holding down a full time job, because the women's team, unlike the men's, did not get paid for their sport. Josephine meets Catherine and talks about her fascinating career. 'Mud, Maul, Mascara' by Catherine Spencer is nominated for the Sports Book of the Year Award https://news.williamhill.com/sport/william-hill-sports-book-of-the-year-2020-longlist-announced/ #Rugby #RadioGorgeous #GorgeousLives 

Curiouser and curiouser - it's not MAN WEEK and yet we present Viktor Wynd, writer, artist and pataphysicist? Dear listener, we couldn't resist! Viktor Wynd takes Donna Freed on a tour of his Hackney museum, The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art and Unnatural Science. The walk-in curio cabinet is crammed with all manner of two-headed, many-limbed creatures great and small, bugs, butterflies, bones, feathers, books, taxidermy, installations, an occult temple... and if you can't make it yourself for a view and a cocktail, then enjoy the boo, The Unnatural History Museum. 

Rosanna Amaka spent 20 years writing her haunting and powerful debut. The Book of Echoes tells the intertwining stories of Michael in Brixton and Ngozi in Nigeria. The book explores the legacy of slavery and colonialism and the dissolution of communities. Despite and partially due to devastation, hope and love emerge as powerful and poetic forces.  @DoubledayUK  @RosannaAmaka @Radio_Gorgeous

Susan Hepburn is regarded as one of the top hypnotherapists in the world, having had more than three decades of experience, Sarah Tucker highly recommends her.  She specialises in weight loss and addiction, but for those of you, like Sarah, who feel they need help with self sabotaging patterns, it is a therapy which works fast.  http://susanhepburnclinics.com/ #Wellbeing #RadioGorgeous #Hypnotherapy   

#Fashion #RadioGorgeous #Vogue Author Julie Summers tells us about a woman who was the Editor of Vogue over the turbulent war years of World War Two, Audrey Withers. Audrey's drive and vision changed Vogue forever creating, a free thinking, vital fashion magazine for women. We hear about Audrey's early years and her relationship with the war photographer Lee Miller and Condé Nast the US magazine mogul.   DRESSED FOR WAR is published by Simon & Schuster Buy the book: Follow: https://twitter.com/juliesummersuk @juliesummersUK

As a very successful business woman herself Sami Wunder found keeping a man difficult. Sami realised that she must change her work place attitude to attract love and romance into her life. Hear how you can do it too! Sami is officially the modern diva's love coach. https://samiwunder.com/ #Relationships #Dating #RadioGorgeous 

Whether we are interested in fashion or not, society dictates that we should wear clothes, clothes are made by someone, they are made of a fabric, and what happens to our old clothes?  Today I am welcomed onto Radio Gorgeous a woman who has found written a masterful book answering all these questions and more, she is Dana Thomas and she is the author of Gods & Kings and the New York times bestseller Deluxe. Dana lives in Paris and has written her latest book FASHIONOPOPLIS - The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes, which is published by Head of Zeus in the UK and Penguin worldwide.  #RadioGorgeous #Fashion #Wellbeing 

Sarah Tucker talks to Mikaela Elliott, founder of We Aspire  - a Career Coaching Consultancy.  Mikaela has been headhunted and approached for every role she has had because of the power of her brand. She has worked for some of the biggest brands in the industry - LinkedIn, Uber, Michael Page & JLL, alongside various successful startups - Beamery, DeverellSmith & Rungway. She explains how she will help you get your dream career and help you make an impact in your first 90 days of your new role. http://www.coachingimpact.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikaelabell/?originalSubdomain=uk #GorgeousEntrepreneur #RadioGorgeous #Business 

Today we are talk to Kate about rediscovering 50 fierce females from mythology, fairy tales, folklore and legends. Kate Hodges is a journalist who has written for The Face, NME and The Guardian, with stunning pictures by the illustrator Harriet Lee-Merrion. Buy the book More about Kate https://katehodges.org/ #Witches #RadioGorgeous #Goddess    

Claire Paphitis is a fully qualified Ayurvedic Consultant who trained with Dr Deepika Rodrigo one of the foremost Ayurvedic Doctors in Europe.  Having healed herself from illness through Ayurveda, Claire founded The Ayurveda Coach in 2019. She now treats patients at her clinic in Surrey and at Alma Deli in Belgravia. Here, in conversation with Alma projects CEO Priyanka Lugani, Claire demystifies Ayurveda revealing the principles that can help us reach optimum health through the food we eat.  Kindle your digestive fire! http://theayurvedacoach.com https://www.almadeli.com/almadeli #Wellbeing #RadioGorgeous 

Lucy has found making sauerkraut is somewhere between witchcraft and gardening. She makes giant jars of bubbling fermented, pro-biotic ketchup and sauerkraut. Lucy does not just use cabbage, Lucy uses organic vegetables of every colour. The health benefits are numerous, vitamins are stronger and it is really good for lower gut health. Contact: MeonKraut follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/meonkraut #RadioGorgeous #Sauerkraut #Food 

Lizzie Manwaring director of the play "Bible John" (last shown at Edinburgh Festival). Lizzie talks about this dark unsolved case featuring women who went out for a good night out dancing, which ended in horror. Set in Scotland in the late 1960 the play is partly a retelling of one of Scotland’s darkest unsolved crimes, and partly an interrogation into the ethics of true crime as entertainment, Bible John is a riotous, furious, joyful exploration into violence and gender.  Vault Festival – Forge  Leake St, Lambeth, London, SE1 7NN   Box Office: 0208 050 9241  vaultfestival.com   12 February – 16 February Press night: Thursday 13 February 2020, 9pm   Tickets £13.50, with £12.50 previews    Performances are at 9pm, with a 4:30pm matinee on Saturday 15  February Instagram @ThzGirlsTheatre Twitter @thesegirlstheatre #BibleJohn #RadioGorgeous #Theatre   

Ghillie delves into the Scottish larder, from salmon to venison and foods foraged from around her remote Scottish home - rowan berries and wood sorrel - and marries them with flavours collected from her travels around the world. As a lover of spices, she has imaginatively paired her delicious dishes with whisky for an imaginative taste and sensation journey. Ghillie has written over 40 books and opens her remote cottage in the middle of Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands to visitors who experience her glorious food in sumptuous, rustic surroundings and more than a dram or two of whisky. www.ghilliebasan.com @ghilliebasan @Radio_Gorgeous @cookbookfest #Food #RadioGorgeous #Whisky  

Tasty, nutritious, calorie controlled food delivered to your door. We meet Jane Michell who started cooking  food for friends and then created the super successful Jane Plan Diet. She tells us how easy it is and how she became a business woman in the food world. https://www.janeplan.com/ #Diets #Wellbeing #Radio Gorgeous 

Can't motivate yourself to get moving? Meet Bangs a badass, non judgemental, anti fitness fad blogger and trainer who has written a pocket guide to getting us off our arses and moving. The Pocket Cheerleader is published by Unbound https://unbound.com/books/the-pocket-cheerleader/ Follow Twitter: https://twitter.com/BangsandaBun Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bangsandabun/ #Fitness #RadioGorgeous  Radio Gorgeous podcasts for women 

Imagine finding out that both your birth parents were so in love that they faked a death and running away to Spain seemed a logical idea. Hear Donna from Radio Gorgeous tell us how she was on Today on NBC last week to tell the world her shocking adoption story. And we announce the winner of the of the gorgeous turquoise and silver pendant in association with author Naomi E Lloyd's sci fi novel Release. The image is Miriam (Donna's birth mother) (right) leaving the Bronx District Attorney’s office with a policewoman (and pregnant with Donna) nearly five months after she allegedly drowned in the Long Island Sound. To find out more about Naomi E Lloyd's books: https://www.tandro.co.uk/ Sign up for more amazing podcasts: https://www.radiogorgeous.com/ #GorgeousGossip #RadioGorgeous 

Find out how you should and where in the world to detox with our very knowledgable travel and health presenter Sarah Tucker.  For those of you who haven't been on a juice retreat, the GLASSHOUSE in Essex is an ideal, cost effective, quality retreat which offers both the first time detoxer and well practiced one an excellent fit for purpose place to go without the faffing about at airports or train stations.    The owners, Joy and Brian Jarvis, live on site, a modern cube of a house a stone's throw from the main modernist building. Joy, who has mystery shopped hundreds of retreats in the UK and around the world over the past twenty years looks in her thirties but with a son in his thirties that is an impossibility, but I didn't have the cheek to ask. 'I have visited some very beautiful spas but each have something missing, and I wanted to create something that ticked all the boxes', says Joy who looks as though she has practiced what she preaches   One addition they don't mention on the website but is also one of the hi-lights are the evening talks (8pm - 9pm), held in the salon.  While I was there, there was a Jacky Rands, (www.essentialbeings.co.uk) sharing extensive and relevant knowledge about aromatherapy oils and Colin Wyatt giving a seriously good sound gong practice.   These sort of talks and experiences usually cost a lot of money, but they were given as part of the package and make, as one client put it, the break, 'seriously good value'.    Very highly recommend.   https://www.glasshouseretreat.co.uk/ The other more extreme detox was for the week in Portugal, guaranteed weight loss and delving into your soul with great support from the owners.  The retreat is called Moinhos Velhos which caters for up to twelve people.  For my week there were nine women (ages 40 something to fifty something), two men (forty something) and a teenager who was brought by her mother. The setting is a converted farmhouse, which is beautiful, overlooking a stunning valley. Very clean rooms, clinic, pool, lovely yoga studio, sauna, and greenhouse (which is locked at night in case you fancy pinching a papaya).  Listen to the podcast find out more.  https://www.moinhos-velhos.com/ #GorgeousEscapes #Juicing #RadioGorgeous 

Life is very long when it came to Beryl to stop procrastinating and get on the stage and sing. Beryl made her sublime jazz album very recently too. Beryl left school at fourteen and worked in London's tin pan alley writing music scores. Music is in her blood, but life got in the way, and now aged 89 she's found the umph to take life by the horns and sing and scat away.  https://www.berylhart.com/ https://www.brasseriezedel.com/live-at-zedel/beryl-hart-revisiting-dukes-place-jan-2020 #Jazz #RadioGorgeous #Music 

Today Josephine welcomed onto Radio Gorgeous  a very brave woman, who was brought up in Rome.  Angelica was abused as a child, had a theatrical demanding mother and had to learn to survive.  Angelica has been bulimic and has attempted suicide. We hear her story today. https://www.troubador.co.uk/bookshop/autobiography/seventy-thousand-camels/ #Memoir #RadioGorgeous #AuthoroftheWeek  

Diana's Chocolates was the perfect solution: When Diana's family needed her to be at home as both carer and advocate for her son, she knew she had to give up her demanding office job. Her love of chocolates and desire to still work led her to make small batches of delicious and beautiful chocolates. The business has grown organically and was accidentally, but now by design both vegan and environmentally sustainable.  http://www.dianaschocolates.co.uk/  #chocolate  @Radio_Gorgeous

In 1960 there were over 200 strip clubs, clip joints and peep shows in Soho. But there was a classy, glamourous establishment which surpassed all others and that was Murray’s Cabaret Club in Beak Street, London W1. Murray’s Cabaret Club was taken over in 1933 by Percival Murray, it was famous for its gorgeous showgirls and dancers who wore hand-made sumptuous costumes by leading costume designers. Today I welcome onto Man Week on Radio Gorgeous, Benjamin Levy, who has worked at the V&A and is writing a book about eight, bohemian, female artists models.  But, in this podcast we are talk about his book: Murray's Cabaret Club about the club's history and costumes but most importantly the dancers and showgirls who worked at the club. Murray's cabaret club by Benjamin Levy is published by The History Press https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/murrays-cabaret-club/9780750991322/ #RadioGorgeous #ManWeek #Cabaret 

Man Week Special: Peter Grimsdale's High Performance with Donna Freed. The enduring style and substance of the Mini, the E Type Jaguar and the Land Rover have made them more lifestyle choices than mere cars. Peter Grimsdale, car fanatic, revs his engine in the telling of how these cars came to be and how we subsequently took over Formula One racing - notice the we! If there's winning to be had, we're in on it.  @petergrimsdale #Formula1 @Radio_Gorgeous

In Venus & Aphrodite: History of a Goddess, Bettany Hughes delves into the origins of Aphrodite, Goddess of Love - born in Cypress and the product of blood, guts, incest, patricide, love, lust and sex. She not only is the emblem of love and sex but also our very thirst and drive for life. Through the ages, how Aphrodite has been perceived is a reflection and a projection of how women are demonised and idealised.  #RadioGorgeous #ManWeek #Goddess @OldieMagazine @bettanyhughes @Radio_Gorgeous

RELEASE - A PARANORMAL TIME TRAVEL ROMANCE (The Tandro Series) Donna talks to Naomi E Lloyd novelist about Release her first book in the Tandro series. You, dear listener get a chance to win a stunning white gold and turquoise pendant, on a silver chain, designed by Uwe Koetter. Naomi tells us about her novel and the powerful and transformational effect of stones, diamonds in particular and her attraction to South Africa. Donna also meets Johan Louw the world famous South African jewellery designer who designed the necklace for the book cover and the pendant.  The competition in association with Naomi's book RELEASE. You have a chance to win the pendant and a signed copy of the book. The question is: WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE ENERGY LAGOON MASTER IN THE BOOK RELEASE? Please send your answers to the email below, (we will not share your email with any other third party) by January 15 2020. info@radiogorgeous.com UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Naomi-Lloyd/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3ANaomi+Lloyd USA: https://www.amazon.com/RELEASE-Paranormal-Travel-Romance-Tandro-ebook/dp/B07YW4JN3P/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 Naomi's website: (Find out what colour stone you are) https://www.tandro.co.uk/ Uwe Kotters, Johan's website: https://uwekoetter.com/ #RadioGorgeous #AuthoroftheWeek #Competition 

SPICE GIRLS, the story of the world’s greatest girl band with the UK's top celebrity biographer Sean Smith. Sean Smith tells us insider knowledge about how the most successful all girl group of all time managed to achieve superstardom.  SPICE GIRLS, the story of the world’s greatest girl band is published by Harper Collins.  #SpiceGirls #RadioGorgeous #ManWeek   

MAN WEEK SPECIAL: Wildlife photographer Paul Joynson-Hicks and interiors photographer Tom Sullam present the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. Started when Paul felt defeated and depressed by reports of elephant poaching that discouraged rather than inflamed his desire to help conservation efforts. The awards, in conjunction with the Born Free Foundation, and then the resulting book, help raise awareness for conservation efforts. The funny and uplifting photographs are taken by people all over the world. Tom and Paul hope that we are all encouraged to do what we can to help conserve all forms of life.  www.comedywildlifephoto.com @comedywildlifephoto #conservationoptimism #wildlife

 Jo Buckingham's  first career was in management consultancy but her passion was always food. She combines all the organisation, efficiency and client care from her first career with her love of cooking in her client-led, soup-to-nuts service.  Her team comes in, meets and greets, serves and then does all the clean up. Happy guests, happy hosts! She gives tips on how to (micro) manage your kitchen organisation and get ahead at Christmas. Last but not least, she announced Trufflehound's very first Chiswick pop-up to showcase their catering on December 5 at The Post Room. All details on the website: www.trufflehoundcatering.com

The AA British Road Map Puzzle Book: These highly-addictive brain games will make you a mapping mastermind, by Helen Brocklehurst with Donna Freed If the telly breaks at Christmas, have no fear, you do NOT have to go on that long, cold walk: gather round with the British Road Map Puzzle Book. Packed with history and the past glory of hand-drawn maps and directions sent to subscribers. The puzzles will challenge eagle-eyed children, the mental maths genius' and cryptic crossword lovers (Times crossword compiler Richard Rogan has contributed). It won't ever settle our beloved discussions of the best way to get around the Oxford one way system, Burmingham's spaghetti junction or the Hanger Lane Gyratory but we wouldn't be denied that pleasure. Get your brain on the road!  @LittleBrownUK #PUZZLE 

Sarah Brooks and Susi Lennox are the founders of Yes, the organic intimacy company. The company was founded in 2003, Sarah is the chemist and Susi is the English graduate and together they have created groundbreaking certified organic products to give us better sex, more comfort and extra safe cleansing. They tell us about their products, their story and how to use Yes! Yes https://www.yesyesyes.org Yes in the USA: https://www.ahyes.org/ #RadioGorgeous #Sex #StillSexy 

Cartoonist Chelsea describes to Josephine her hilarious illustrations in her new book featuring accurate observations of ladies who lunch, cougars, a single mother and the lifestyle shopkeeper. Chelsea's amusing book is stuffed full with all different types of people, which will keep you tickled for hours. Chelsea also tells us about her life as an artist in Lewes, East Sussex and how red wine is usually the answer to everything. https://www.chelsearenton.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chelsearentonartist/ #RadioGorgeous #GorgeousLives #Artist 

Singer/Songwriter December Rose chats with Victoria Pearson about her single 'Raise your voice' which raises awareness of the 'Me Too' movement. December and Victoria also talk about how beautiful women who wear glasses are.   #WomeninMusic #RadioGorgeous #GorgeousEntertainment 

Walking into Alma Deli, Elizabeth Kinder thought she was entering a friend's kitchen. There is a central table, no cold foods on display - with the exception of a sumptuous blueberry cheesecake - and each and every dish is cooked to order. This sums up the ethos of Priyanka, her cafe, the children's activity areas and the research lab: 80% of immunity in in your intestine. She has learned, through personal experience and extensive study that we must balance our guts (and souls) to promote protective immunity. The food is cooked to order for maximum freshness and vitality and is even available on deliveroo and Uber Eats.  www.almadeli.com #plant-based #wellness #Radio_Gorgeous

Cathy talks to Corinna about her 20th novel The Family Gift and explains why her books always have strong female characters at their heart. Despite being a renowned bestselling author, Cathy speaks candidly about her own self-doubt and how “we read to know we’re not alone, that other people have felt pain and suffering.” Cathy explains why she is so passionate about her role as a UNICEF Ireland Ambassador and some of the heart breaking experiences she has had visiting a Syrian refugee camp in Jordan and women & children with HIV in Mozambique. ‘The Family Gift’ is a warm and wise story about how it is never too late to find your place in the world. The perfect cosy autumn read. @cathykellybooks   @Corinna_Radio #author #unicef #women #refugees #radiogorgeous 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we are also celebrating World Menopause Day, is on so who better to chat in The Latte Lounge with but Professor Michael Baum who not only is an eminent British surgical oncologist who specialises in breast cancer but also happens to be the father of Latte Lounge Founder, Katie Taylor. Today, Michael talks about Breast Cancer, HRT, Screening and his new book that has just been published, called The History & Mystery of Breast Cancer (There is a link below offering the a discount on the book too). Katie also tells us what's been happening in The Latte Lounge recently and whats coming up soon. You can find all this and more on The Latte Lounge website, details below.  https://www.lattelounge.co/ Twitter: @lounge_latte Insta: https://www.instagram.com/loungethelatte/ Buy the book: https://www.cambridgescholars.com/meet-our-authors-michael-baum #RadioGorgeous #LatteLounge #BreastCancer For more amazing interviews from Radio Gorgeous: https://audioboom.com/channel/radiogorgeous

Who was the Bronte's mother? How much influence did she have on them? Was she a writer herself? These are the questions I  asked author, journalist and native of Bradford, Sharon Wright. Sharon talks to Josephine about her illuminating book. Buy the book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mother-Bront%C3%ABs-When-Maria-Patrick/dp/1526738481 Follow Sharon: https://twitter.com/TheSharonAgency #Brontes #RadioGorgeous 

Dana chose the early 1990's to set her novel of a young woman athlete coming of age in New York City. These were the first women who were the full beneficiaries of the first wave of feminism. But, as we know, it wasn't a perfect world. Seventeen year old Lucy, secretly in love with her best friend, privileged Percy, looks around her for positive female role models with little luck. Steeped in the pick-up basketball games on the edges of the city, Central Park and the gritty club scene... you will cheer as Lucy finds her own path.  @danaczapnik @FaberBooks @Radio_Gorgeous

Allie Esiri is desperate for you to fall in love with poetry, one day at a time (A Poem for Every Day of the Year & A Poem for Every Night of the Year) and she has now set her sights on Shakespeare. Don't be afraid, dears, take your literary medicine, one loving Shakespearean spoonful at a time! Her latest beautiful anthology Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year features poems, excerpts from the plays, soliloquys, and much more. Shakespeare speaks to the very heart of the human condition, from break-ups and grief, to gardening and cooking, to hangovers and politics, Shakespeare’s plays and poems have a line for everything. He is truly a poet for all time.   Let Allie let Shakespeare entertain you!  @AllieEsiri @panmacmillan @Radio_Gorgeous

AUTHOR OF THE WEEK: You Daughters of Freedom: The Australians Who Won the Vote and Inspired the World, Dr. Clare Wright Clare Wright is on a mission to remind us of the that it was due to some courageous women who, at the very birth of the Australian nation, demanded and achieved the vote and the right to stand for parliament for (exclusively white) women. Australia was watched by the world and considered the leading beacon of democracy. These suffragists then took to the seas to bring their message to Mother Britannia: 'trust the women.'  @clareawright @text_publishing #trustthewomen  #RadioGorgeous #Feminism

Dinner with Edward by New York Post Journalist Isabel Vincent Edward had just lost the love of his life and his reason for living. In walks Isabel and their friendship blooms over his carefully and artfully prepared dinners. His extraordinary love affair - ongoing even after death - highlighted the cracks in Isabel's faltering marriage. A beautiful book about an exceptional man and the wonder of friends.  @isareport @PushkinPress @Radio_Gorgeous #GorgeousLives #Food #RadioGorgeous 

This podcast will change your life if you suffer from Vaginal Dryness/Atrophy 70% of women suffer from Vaginal Dryness/Atrophy in their lifetime. Imagine having a condition that is so agonising that you cannot sit down? That the only relief is to place covered ice cold cans against your vagina and that sex is so agonising that you avoid it all together? Jane Lewis has suffered from acute Vaginal Atrophy since the start of her menopause and she has had to come to terms with this life long condition. Jane has written a book called ME and My Menopausal Vagina. FB: https://www.facebook.com/mymenopausalvag More info/buy book: https://www.mymenopausalvagina.co.uk/ “An amazing piece of work. It made me smile and cry at the same time and I really feel every woman on the planet needs to read it.” Dr Louise Newson #RadioGorgeous #Wellbeing #Vagina   

Victoria Pearson chats to Canadian/Chinese punk and Oi singer Jenny Woo about her music and how she has toured over sixty countries performing. Jenny also talks about her take on positive thinking and the obstacles she has overcome to achieve the rightful respect she has in the music business.  Follow: https://www.facebook.com/jennywoooiproject/ #Punk #GorgeousEntertainment #RadioGorgeous 

Gorgeous Entrepreneurs: Souraya Karami Gyves with Donna 'Imelda' Freed We all know Donna loves shoes so when she spotted a local shoe shop on her way home, she had to stop in and meet former architect turned shoe designer Souraya. A business grown as organically as her design process: hands on! If you can't make it to the shop, the online shop provides just as much personal service. @esskashoes  www.esskashoes.com @Radio_Gorgeous

'Lady Lazarus' aka Melissa Ann Sweat. Melissa talks to Victoria Pearson about road trips, her music influences and her thoughts on addiction and on writing. She also talks about her new single 'I know what it feels like' and album 'Impossible journey of my soul tonight.' https://ladylazarus.bandcamp.com/ #Gorgeous Entertainment #Music #RadioGorgeous 

Confessions of a Bad Mother, The Teenage Years is Stephanie Calman's realisation that her really rather nice children were growing up faster than advertised and not only would they be witheringly more clever than their parents but then they would have the temerity to leave home. Don't worry, the nest isn't entirely empty: Stephanie can always conjure the stroppy, sulking teenager she was.  @Calperson @picadorbooks @panmacmillan #Author #RadioGorgeous #Lifestyle 

A girl on the margins of a small town, so desperate for love and attention, falls into a relationship with a couple, tattoo artist and satanist Matt and his girlfriend Frankie. She is so willing to belong, to be a focus, even when it hurts and even if they call her by another name. She erases herself to fulfil the role of 'Lilith.'  @saderotica @404Ink @Radio_Gorgeous @Freed_Donna

Angela Meyer has worked as an editor bringing other books to life meanwhile, she's been toiling away to produce her own breakout debut, A Superior Spectre. Jeff is dying, his body and mind rotting with disease and shame, he uses a shady bit of tech to dip into the mind of a young woman - alive and well before he came along - living in the Scottish Highlands in the 1860's. His game of virtual reality becomes an internal haunting in her reality.  @LiteraryMinded  www.saraband.net @SarabandBooks 

Victoria Pearson chats to USA Athens Georgia based singer Vanessa Briscoe Hay about her band PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Art Rock and her music influences including Janis Joplin and Talking Heads. The band has also just issued a special 'tour edition' of their new 'Messenger / Cliff Notes' 7" single on gold-colored vinyl, which is available at shows.   https://pylonreenactmentsociety.com/ #GorgeousEntertainment #Music #RadioGorgeous 

Therese Karlsson from the Swedish/Australian indie band Tiny Fighter talks to Victoria Pearson about her favourite songs and her past job as a truck driver. Therese also explains that she loves many Beatles songs but has no idea which album they are from. The 'Tell Me' EP is available now across online stores. #GorgeousEntertainment #Music #RadioGorgeous Twitter: https://twitter.com/tinyfighterz https://tinyfighterz.bandcamp.com/

Victoria Pearson chats to Madeline Ryan from the super hot indie band 'Wasuremono' about their new album 'Are you Ok?'  Conversation subjects also include Enid Blyton stories and Japanese culture.  https://www.wasuremonomusic.com/ #RadioGorgeous #Indie #GorgeousEntertainment 

Today I am meeting the UK’s most famous beauty expert Alison Young. Alison started her career over 30 years ago she has been a facialist for royalty and A-listers, she has worked at Harrods salon and Grayshott spa. Alison became the youngest ever trainer for Clarins in the UK, but she is most famous for her role at QVC, working with the world’s most exciting beauty brands. Alison tells us about her latest venture her own website where she shares her vast  knowledge of skin care and skin conditions so that all of us can benefit. https://alisonyoungbeauty.com/ #RadioGorgeous #Beauty #Wellbeing 

Victoria Pearson chats to Julie Lynn from USA indie drone band 'Slowness' on a direct line to Hawaii about their new LP 'Berths'. Julie explains that she plays bass on many of the songs and goes through the songwriting process with us, listen to the interview and her harmonious music.  #RadioGorgeous #Music #gorgeousentertainment  https://slowness.bandcamp.com/

Ella Dove explains to Corinna how a simple fall whilst jogging three years ago, led to having her right leg amputated, aged just 25.  In that one moment Ella’s life changed forever but rather than letting it hold her back, it made her even more determined to follow her dreams. Ella has just published her first novel, ‘Five Steps to Happy’.  Ella talks openly about being abandoned by a stranger who found her injured on a canal path and the challenges of learning to walk again. Ella describes how she approached the writing process, she discusses trauma and why being an Ambassador for the Limbless Association is so important to her. ‘Five Steps to Happy’ is an uplifting and inspiring book based on Ella’s own story that will make you see your life differently. The perfect feel-good read for your summer break. #author #inspiring #women #radiogorgeous @EllaRoseDove   @Corinna_Radio

Karen Hadaway and Nicola Fellows, both 9 years old, fell prey to cunning sociopath and predatory pedofile Russell Bishop on October 9, 1986. It has taken the families of the two girls over 30 years, changes in the law and acres of heartache and loss for them to find justice.  #RadioGorgeous #GorgeousLives 

Louise describes herself as a transatlantic singer, she spends most of her time between London and New York. Louise and Victoria talk in depth about Cary Grant and Hollywood royalty and how his films and life inspired her album.  Louise tells us how she actually wrote her latest album by watching his movies, the name of the album is ' When I Don't Love You I'll Let You Know'.  #RadioGorgeous #Music #GorgeousEntertainment 

First Nations, fairies, fishermen and trees that breathe    Canadians were forest bathing longer than anywhere else on the planet. Over the past ten years the wellness industry has thrived, and is the fastest growing trend in travel.  Spending time outdoors, walking amongst trees, eating healthily, checking in to the negative ions only found by the sea, the region of Nova Scotia has it all.    For a long weekend I checked into a driving tour around the coastal routes of the South shore of Nova Scotia. Heavily in touch with its Celtic routes, both in the names of the streets, towns and villages, the south shore’s connection to the immigrants who landed here, the French, German and the English – although as one tour guide mentioned before I started a tour of the town on Lunenburg, ‘the English don’t come out of this well.’ Indeed, the more I travelled and learnt about the history of this part of Nova Scotia, the more I realised what a lazy, lying and hypocritical race the English were, especially when they colonised this part of the world. The Mikmaq, the first nations welcomed the French, who settled happily, but then the English arrived, and promised land to farm, a short crossing to the promised land of a week (it took a month and a half),which was ‘rocks, rocks and more rocks’, and the only ones who were able to make a living were the three hundred Germans who made their home in Lunenburg, and to this day, people will introduce themselves as fifth, sixth or even tenth generation, as our guide for the day said. Its different now. The English tourists are welcome, but they do like to rub it in.    For further information www.novascotia.com.   The image is of Lunenburg.  #GorgeousEscapes #NovaScotia #SarahTucker

Ariane Poole is a woman who has worked in the exciting and glamourous world of makeup artistry for a good few years, highly talented she started her career at BIBA. She worked with top photographers, Mario Testino, John Swannell and David Bailey, she has applied makeup to the Supers Christy Turlington etc and Hollywood actresses including, Penelope Cruz and Jane Seymour, She was the first person to pluck Elizabeth Hurley’s brows And she was resident makeup artist on This Morning and Style Challenge, she has launched her own makeup range called ARIANE POOLE  and today she is gave me a makeover and told us ways that makeup can make us look fresher and even more gorgeous! Find out more here: https://arianepoole.com/ Insta: arianepool #RadioGorgeous #Beauty #Wellbeing

New York singer Emma Frank talks about her latest single which is a cover, Emma loved the lyrics to the cover, but she has totally changed the music. She talks about her global musical influences which include Hanne Hukkelberg, Becca Stevens and Simon & Garfunkel.  Emma's natural voice is folkie, simple and unaffected. Jazz music has helped her learn to improvise. She explains as an artist that heart felt intimacy  in her work is very important to her.  http://emmafrankmusic.com/ #RadioGorgeous #Music #GorgeousEntertainment 

Polly Clark, writer and former zoo keeper travelled to Siberia to study Tigers which she found to be extraordinary, independent animals. The humans in the book learn a new way of life based on survival from these wild, independent, territorial cats. https://pollyclark.co.uk/ Tiger is published by Quercus #GorgeousReads #RadioGorgeous 

Love a cuppa? Fall in love with La Lovell - you can't escape her passion and enthusiasm for tea the way we used to drink it before the bag deprived us of the deep pleasure of the full leaf. The Iron Goddess of Mercy lit her fire and it will inspire you to aspire to savour your tea and save the valiant tea farmers. A modern day adventurer - all global all the time - whose pioneering spirit is bringing tea back to true full leaf life. (This is why they let her stay at Claridges for free!) Pu'er bliss! www.rareteacompany.com @raretealady @FaberBooks #Infused

Katie talks all things health for World Wellbeing Week. We meet top nutritionist Marcelle Rose who tells us how to eat for maximum gut, bone, and menopausal health. Marcelle is giving away 3 mini-consultations to Latte Lounge fans, just email her.  And we meet super- blogger on the  menopause Jennifer Kennedy who is a comic writer and now stand up comic. Jennifer talks about her hilarious book Galloping Castastrophe, musings of a menopausal woman. You can find our more and join the  Latte Lounge, details below:  https://www.lattelounge.co/ Join in! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250120855345911/?ref=share Twitter: @lounge_latte Insta: https://www.instagram.com/loungethelatte/ Contact Nutritionist Marcelle Rose: http://marcellerosenutrition.co.uk/contact Buy Jennifer's book or follow: https://www.facebook.com/menopausalwoman/ For more amazing women go to: http://radiogorgeous.com/ #LatteLounge #RadioGorgeous #Wellbeing

Sarah Tucker takes a trip down under to Sydney’s winter and the annual drama that is the Vivid Festival.    Sydney becomes a living firework for three weeks during the Vivid Festival  www.vividsydney.com. due to celebrate its 12th anniversary in 2020.   Known for the best New Year fireworks in the world over Sydney bridge, the festival makes the most of its iconic Opera House and harbour to shower the skies and waters with light and music during the Autumn months of May and June, which is still usually brighter, warmer and dryer than the English early summer.    The opera house ‘sails’ are lit by Andrew Thomas Huang and ‘choreographed’ the wonderfully named Toogie Barcelo, where images and colours merge into others, trees become dragons, stars become street dancers all set on a large scale with the backdrop of the bridge on one side and tropical gardens on the other. The overall effect is like looking at something out of Bladerunner. Concerts boast performances as diverse as Herbie Hancock and The Cure to Underworld and Hayden James. (sydneyoperahouse.com)   Spend a week or two around the city centre and interesting suburbs of Redfern and Chippendale, made infamous by the indigenous demonstrations against marginalisation in 2018 where ‘gentrification’ of the area marginalised the indigenous people who lived there.  The demonstrations have gone but there is still ill feeling towards a government that continues to ignore the rights of the people who were there before the English arrived.  Its not banker country yet, but the students and creatives (the artists, poets, authors) have moved in, and with them brought colour and gentle renovation to the area. I took a trip with culture tours guide Greg (www.culturescouts.com.au), who is a colourful artist living in the area and walked round the streets, walls covered with dramatic and beautiful murals, intriguing internationally recognised art galleries and funky restaurants housed in buildings which were abattoirs, breweries and gangsters.  It has a San Francisco edge about it, with its incredible architecture and heritage buildings, a far cry from the sand and surfing Sydney.  Neighbouring Chippendale has recently undergone urban transformation, with sky scrapers with the largest walled gardens in the world, and areas which look as though they’ve been there for decades only to be told it’s a few years.  Art Deco hotels which wouldn’t look out of place in Miami, and a china town which looks as established as our own but is only a few years old, make this tour a must do for anyone wanting an alternative Sydney.   It may not have the culture and street symmetry of Melbourne, but it's Melbourne that has a chip on its shoulder about Sydney – not the other way round.    Vivid is not just about fireworks, light shows and music.  There are plenty of bright sparks in human form giving talks during the festival.  Vivid Ideas offers future facing talks, hands on workshops and industry shaping forums.  The year I was there I watched game changers Spike Lee and Ester Perel speak to hundreds challenging the assumptions on race and relationships. I listened to Dr Stefan Hajkowicz, an internationally talk about the dark net and digital future.  And another group of five women talking how science has shaped their life as marine archeologists (why the Titanic will never rise), forensic scientists in zoos (wildlife crime is the fasting growing global crime), and astro physicists showing how and why the stars above our heads at night ‘fall in love’. Fascinating and important stuff.    If you want a break from the city, head out two hour drive to wine region of Hunter Valley and stay at the Chateau Elan (www.chateauelan.com.au). Visit the nearby vineyards of Brokenwood (brokenwood.com.au), Tulloch (tullochwines.com) and my personal favourite Usher Tinkler wines (www.ushertinklerwines.com) - small but perfectly formed and with a pub buzz and playing Home Cooking by DJ Yoda while you taste the tipple.  Ask for Luke Mulligan to talk you through the wines. An epic experience.    Stay sober enough for an early morning (five am) rise to balloon flight 800 kilometres at 2800 feet above the vineyards and kangaroos (www.balloonaloft.com). Watch the mist rise and colours scorch the sky, and then head to the Peterson House restaurant for full English (vege option) with local bubbles. It is the most haunting, mesmeric experience, and the Hunter Valley morning sky shows just how nature creates the best fireworks of its own should we choose to get up early enough.  Ask for Sam to be your guide and the purple and green balloon (they have a pink one too).    If you prefer to have your fun down on the ground, visit Port Stephens and the largest moving coastal sandmass in the Southern Hemisphere. Take a camel ride at dusk (Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides.com, or quad bikes (sandduneadventures.com.au) over the dunes.  Take a glance at the ocean along the beach, where you’ll see dolphins, whales and in season, lots of Great Whites (a tourist was eaten there last Christmas).    Vivid is designed to make you smile and dance, to make you think deeper and more creatively open your eyes with its light and music but it’s the landscape and seascape which is the real cool of the vivid experience.    Sarah stayed at the Four Seasons hotel and Ovolo, both a boomerang away from the Opera House and Botanical Gardens.  For details of the Vivid Festival, visit www.vividsydney.com. For the official visitor guide to Sydney, visit www.visitsydney.com.    #GorgeousEscapes #Sydney #RadioGorgeous   

How many friends do you have? On Facebook or Instagram we seem popular, but who are our real friends and how can we cultivate deep wonderful lasting friendships? Caroline Millington is a top journalist, writer, editor and digital producer. She is currently working at ITV as a digital producer. Today we are talking about her second book THE FRIENDSHIP FORMULA: Add great friends and subtract Toxic people and multiply your happiness. #RadioGorgeous #Wellbeing #Friendship The Friendship Formula is published by Head of Zeus Follow: Twitter https://twitter.com/ShowbizMillie @ShowBizMillie Insta: @showbizmillie https://www.instagram.com/showbizmillie/  

My guest today is Yorkshire Woman of the Year, she is a shepherdess, a farmer, she runs a B&B, supplies creams teas, and has hundreds of farm animals, she is a collector of beautiful things, a writer, a TV star and most importantly she has 9 children. She is the amazing Amanda Owen and she is here to talk about her latest book: Adventures of The Yorkshire Shepherdess. Buy the book: Adventures of The Yorkshire Shepherdess. Go and see Amanda on tour: https://www.yorkshireshepherdess.com/public-speaking-events/ #RadioGorgeous #Memoir #Yorkshire 

Christy Lefteri's moving story of a couple tested to the limits of their love and sanity as casualties of the war in Syria was born of her experiences as the daughter of Cypriot refugees as well as helping Syrian and other refugees in Athens. Nuri and Afra live on the outskirts of Aleppo where Nuri tends his beehives and Afra is an artist; these are not political people and yet, the ravages of war are inescapable and their lives are decimated. Their journey to the UK and back to eachother is a testament to the hope that we all carry.  #RadioGorgeous #Authoroftheweek #Syria  www.bonnierzaffre.co.uk @christy_lefteri @ZaffreBooks #

Loose woman Andrea McLean is the guest on this month's Latte Lounge podcast. Andrea tells us about her up and coming show Confessions of a Menopausal Woman, hot on the heels of her best selling book. This year has been a game changer for Andrea who is coming up to the big 50. She has recently been on TV on the programme Who Dares Wins, and she tells us of the most terrifying moment in her life, jumping out of a helicopter into a lake and her 10k run last weekend in big black pants! Katie update us on whats been happening in the Latte Lounge which turns 3 this month.  You can find all this and more on the Latte Lounge website, details below: https://www.lattelounge.co/ Twitter: @lounge_latte Insta: https://www.instagram.com/loungethelatte/ Buy tickets or Andrea's book https://www.thisgirlisonfire.co.uk/ For even more amazing interviews go to: https://audioboom.com/channel/radiogorgeous #RadioGorgeous #LatteLounge #ThisGirlisonFire 

Judith Durham tells us all the secrets  around the recording of the iconic song "Georgie Girl" which was The Seekers greatest hit, nominated for an Oscar and number one around the globe. The Seekers are celebrating 50 years in the music business. They have just released a new DVD and video to celebrate! #RadioGorgeous #1960s #Music

Imagine a judge passing a sentence to you when you are not guilty? This happened to my guest today on Radio Gorgeous, Teresa Njoroge. Teresa tells us her moving and harrowing tale. And how she is now tackling injustice for women in Kenya.  http://cleanstart.co.ke/ Follow:https://www.facebook.com/Cleanstartkenya/ #RadioGorgeous #Kenya #Women

Emma talks intimately with Josephine about how to understand our bodies and the process of arousal better (including sensate focus exercises, cultivating play, and vibrators), and to increase sexual enjoyment as a couple. Emma also provides advice about common sexual issues – including erectile dysfunction, difficulties with vaginal penetration, pain during sex, early or delayed ejaculation, and low sexual desire or arousal - and ways in which they can be treated and/or resolved, as well as examining the damaging impact of pornography. We also discuss women's sexual problems Dyspareynia, Vaginismus and Low sexual desire disorder.  Buy the book for more advice: Seasons of Sex and Intimacy by Emma Waring  https://www.emmawaring.com/ #RadioGorgeous #Wellbeing #Sex

  Lizzie talks about performing at New York Fashion week, her Latin music influences and her brilliant version of 'Knocking on Heaven's Door'. She explains how a latin singer can crossover to the US and UK music scene.  https://lizzieblazquez.com/ Twitter: @lizzieblazquez  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lizzieblazquez/  You TUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/user/lizzieblazquez #RadioGorgeous #Music #LizzieBlazque

Fair is foul, and foul is fair: Hover through the fog and filthy air. The opening lines of Macbeth could also set the scene in Bath for three adolescent girls bound or intent? on: "double toil and trouble!" Each of Kate Hamer's books (The Girl in the Red Coat & The Doll Funeral) starts with a strong image. Crushed, which takes place in crucible shaped Bath and its ancient bubbling, sulphurous core, snuck up on Kate, much like the angels climbing Bath Abbey but when it came, the central image was a body floating down the Avon. Three teenage girls, isolated and under pressure, come together one sultry summer. Power, obsession, need, naivety and self-absorption lead to disaster. After all, weren't the Furies once teenage girls?  @FaberBooks @kate_hamer www.katehamer.co.uk

Persistent rumours swirled around Anna of Kleve… Alison Weir introduces us to a fresh version of Henry VIII's fourth wife who is mostly famous for not living up to her flattering portrait. On the other hand, Anna of Kleve was popular and spirited and she had the wit and skill to survive her marriage to the fickle king. She was a privileged yet powerless princess, did she also have hidden depths never before imagined?  #AuthorOfTheWeek #RadioGorgeous #Tudors  www.sixtudorqueens.co.uk @AlisonWierBooks @headlinepg

There is a beauty and symmetry to the streets of Charleston. The buildings and architecture are enchanting with their porches and the gardens, peeked at through the wrought iron gates, overpowering the senses with mimosa and honeysuckle, jasmine and roses. Like walking into an aromatherapy bath. There is a lot of Englishness in the gardens as many of the plants were taken direct from English and French gardens in Versailles, as the landowners liked to travel through Europe, emulating the lifestyle of the English and French aristocracy and taking with them not only the art and furnishings, but also the plants. The live oaks cast long shadows over the streets which somehow manage to allow brightly coloured four wheel drives and trucks to manoeuvre around horse power of a slower, four legged variety, allowing tourists to sample the historic streets at a slower pace. The people of Charleston talk slow and walk slow. Even in the high end Kings Road, which has the designer labels necking with home brands, every second Sunday in the month, the road becomes pedestrianized from two till six and you can walk along streets and listen to musicians play jazz. There are churches on every street, bells ring in succession, and graveyards and cemetaries (not attached to a church), are places to walk round and meditate. Close your eyes, smell the jasmine, hear the clip clop of horses hooves and you are back in the 1800s.   For the wealth and the walls of each house on each street was built on the backs of slaves. And slavery is still a raw point. While I was there, the headline of the Independent newspaper was on modern day slavery, and even the increase in veganism, focuses on how animals are farmed in conditions which is slavery.  Charleston has an uneasy relationship with its past. Some guides refer to the slaves as slaves. Others call them ‘enslaved people’ because they are ‘people’., which somehow makes it more acceptable. You can kill the practice but the idealogy remains, making some of my fellow black journalists uncomfortable as they talked to people who’s grand parents and great grandparents had been slaves.   Plantations such as Middleton Place, where cotton, indigo, rice made the fortunes of the few, their buildings made of cement, made to look like bricks, things made to look like other things. The land passed on down from father to son. Listen to my podcast to find out more.  #GorgeousEscapes #Charleston #USA

It’s difficult not to think pink when you arrive at Village Castigno, Wine Hotel & Resort situated in the village of Assignan, in the Languedoc, just over half an hour’s drive from Beziers airport. Everything, from the walls of the buildings, the tables and chairs in the courtyard, the large umbrellas, the bed linen in the 24 rooms, to the plates and cups at breakfast, even the flowers and trees have been chosen it appears to bare only various shades of pink.  The hotel is a village within a village with a collection of buildings, a winery and three restaurants - one of which (La Table) is Michelin starred. There’s also a lounge room with its own pool. It reminded me of a pink version of Babington House in Somerset, one of the Soho House group of hotels, and it’s a growing trend to create French resort villages out of original villages. I remember visiting Crillon le Brave in Provence several years ago, when ironically a former partner of Soho House decided to create a collection of villas, restaurants and spa for guests in the same way as Castigno. It’s a concept that works well.    My room was a former grape pickers cabin (vendangeurs), from the outside, resembling a purple shed. This sounds unglamorous, but each room has been stylishly designed thanks to the owner, Tine, with clever touches. The lights for example, by the beds, are lit by touch rather than switch. All the mirrors are round, the walls various shades of purple or red. There’s intriguing Asian antiques and all the images on the paintings are sensual, although mine was of a fat woman shopping, which may do it for some people but alas not for me.  There are junior and prestige suites in the Maison D’Amis in the former wine storage house at the edge of the village where one room, Chateau Blanc, even has a decadent stand alone bath at the end of the bed. There are other prestige suites in other buildings closer to La Petite Table, with the trade mark hot pink and deep purple walls inside and out.   There is also the two bedroom Villa Rouge which can be booked per week. , It curiously doesn’t follow the fifty shades of pink colour scheme. It does have its own pool and veranda and some intriguing furniture and artwork. The perfect place to relax in complete privacy. Guests take breakfast in La Petite Table on the main square. Breakfasts are served on pink and purple plates, traditional (croissants, bread, cheese, cured meats, yoghurt, honey, bread of course) but all served with flair by red and white gingham shirted staff (nice touch).   The Thai (aptly called Le Thai) restaurant is next door which offers excellent fayre even if, like one of our group, you are vegetarian.   The Michelin star restaurant, a five minute walk from the main square, (a good idea, because it means guests need to walk along the narrow village streets and admire more of the buildings which are stunning if not wine coloured). The Michelin star is well deserved. Staff are attentive (I dropped a fork – they realised I dropped it before I did). The décor is interesting, eccentric and edgy. You walk into an oversized room with the skins and furs of teddy bears and children’s toys on one traditional stone wall and a giant bone half hidden behind an inner balcony. There are red and purple velvet curtains strategically placed as though you are either part of the performance or about to see one. There’s stag heads with antlers which light up and a kitchen where you are able to watch the two chefs prepare your meal. The carefully but not overly manicured gardens outside are fully exposed as the remaining two walls are floor to ceiling window, allowing a view of the hens and roosters which roam freely outside. You need to walk outside to get to the outdoor ‘privy’. The food is exquisite, and I was fortunate to have a wine pairing with each course (I tried a five course tasting menu). The hors d’oeuvres are superb. On the day I was there, I tried caramalised carrot with endive and sweet potato and pumpkin tartlets. There was fresh peas with langoustines, a green gazpacho, but nothing does it justice. Not even the photos. It is a sensual eating experience which is difficult to describe – it is just sublime and one of the elements of the Castigno experience which isn’t pink or purple. Maybe worth mentioning there is not menu as the element of surprise is part of the experience.  There’s a yoga room which is ironically the only place you are able to connect to the internet (it is a digital detox village rather than an alcoholic one), and also a charming little house, which was home to a former villager, where you receive massages. These are special thanks to the therapist Shahirah from Brazil, who is also a reiki healer.  There’s bikes, a 2CV (bright red) and vespas you are able to use to drive to the local market in St Chinian ( only ten minutes away), 4x4 wine safaris across the estate and vineyards taking you to beautiful view points and through a truffle forest, and you can walk to the Castigno cave (winery) itself (or fifteen minute walk), which on approach looks like an alien spaceship looming over the surrounding vineyards. It is actually an acclaimed architecturally designed building coated in cork shipped in from Portugal made to look like the bark, created in the shape of a huge wine bottle. Inside even the wooden casks containing the wine and fermentation pods (which resemble alien eggs in Alien), are pink and purple. The bottles are all various shades of pink and purple, and you are able to not only do wine tastings but see if you are able to identify which blends have created the wines themselves (a lot of fun, but learn to spit rather than swallow – you will end up very drunk otherwise). The grape harvest is mostly picked by hand and they still use horses to pull the cart. The vineyard has also diversified into gin and beer – the grapes are caramelised and sent off to Belgium to complete the distilling process.   While we were there it rained a lot (yes I did hum Purple Rain) but it says much for this place that the weather failed to dampen the fabulousness, the charm and colour of Castigno. It is sexy, dramatic, intoxicating even if you are tee total, and ever so slightly fifty shades – in that it is tastefully sexy, if that is possible. It’s for lovers rather than honeymooners. And even on cloudy days - anything but grey.  A night at Village Castigno Wine Hotel & Resort starts at 130 euros for the Vendageurs Rooms, Prestige Suites costing from £225 per night. The Villa Rouge may only be booked for the week.  #GorgeousEscapes #Wine #France  https://villagecastigno.com/en/

Time to #GetLippy in the Month of May with our special guest on the Latte Lounge this month, we meet cancer survivor and comedian Karen Hobbs from The Eve Appeal. Katie also tells us about her birthday celebrations, anniversaries and what's coming up on the Latte Lounge this month.  You can find our more and join the  Latte Lounge, details below: https://www.lattelounge.co/ Twitter: @lounge_latte Insta: https://www.instagram.com/loungethelatte/ The Eve Appeal https://eveappeal.org.uk @eveappeal  http://radiogorgeous.com/ #RadioGorgeous #LatteLounge #EveAppeal

Eleanor Anstruther is a woman who always knew that her aristocratic father carried a dark secret. He was shockingly sold to his aunt by his mother for the sum of £500. Eleanor Anstruther, an author like her father, interviewed him near the end of his life about his secret. He gave permission for Eleanor to have access to the family archive of letters and court orders surrounding the  case. This story reimagined beautifully and is now a book: A PERFECT EXPLANATION. Eleanor has been shortlisted for the The Desmond Elliot Prize 2019.  https://www.eleanoranstruther.com/ Buy the book #RadioGorgeous #Author #DiscoverADebut Follow: https://twitter.com/ellieanstruther You will always find fascinating women on Radio Gorgeous

You are walking along a path. It is covered in snow. The sky is blue and all you can  hear are birds tweeting. You look down. The snow is glistening in the morning light and you hear the crunch of the snow under your boots. You turn and notice a stream running past you. And further ahead there is a waterfall. You breathe in and smell the sweet clean air and stretch your arms wide and open yourself to the  beauty of the mountains. This isn’t a headspace app. This is a small part of what  you experience on a yoga week in the friendliest French resort of Les Menuires. I got burnt doing yoga. I got sunburnt doing a sun salutation. To be fair, the sun burn  was unintentional. I was at Les Menuires (pronounced ley men weir) a hill top village, the gateway to the largest ski region in the world Les 3 Vallees, well beloved ski resort of the British who have now entrenched themselves so fixatedly in parts of this phenomenally beautiful region that there are villages which are not only all English speaking but they do not know how to speak French. Les Menuires is different. Les Menuires is French, from the language spoken - they do speak and understand English but everyone speaks to you in French because, they are.  This is one of those purpose built resorts the English consider ugly because not every building resembles one of those wooden chalets which weather dolls enter in and out. There are large tower blocks, and purpose built shopping centres with covered heated runways, which may not look as attractive as the snow coated pavements you find in Austrian and Swiss resorts, but are far more comfortable and user friendly to navigate. As for the apartment blocks, they offer  incredible views over the valley and to the mountains and are always on the piste, making it a genuine ski in ski out resort. It is also predominantly French, with French speakers, the next nationality being Belgian, German then British. There are British in nearby St Martin de Belleville but they tend to keep themselves to themselves, with a three star Michelin restaurant ‘La Bouitte’ (which means pig sty in the local patois).. I learnt all of these facts from the taxis driver who collected me from Lyons – a quick and attractive two hour drive away, although you are able to fly into Geneva, and into Chambery (there are direct flights from Manchester). For the third year running, the town hosts a yoga week, which maligns what is packed in. Thanks to a very busy Easter, I was only able to sample a few days here, but managed to squeeze in pilates, yoga (where I got sunburnt on the terrace overlooking the mountains), shiatsu (excellent – I found out I have issues with gall bladder, must take burdock, too many years of being a people pleaser and not punching people I should have). Qi Gong (becoming aware of my own energy – which is I am told, a lot like that of the mountain, powerful and transcendent!), and a (MMM) morning meditation mountain silence walk in the snow, making my own version of a ‘headspace’ app, with waterfall sounds, tweeting birds, gentle rivers glistening in the morning light, crunching snow under foot albeit occasionally interspersed with snow tractors and helicopters lifting supplies to the local refuge. I’ve got so many more inspirational visualisations to share with my yoga groups following the walk. I stayed at the hostel HO36, which is central, incredibly cool, with its pool tables, long bar, and huge vistas over the mountains, funky local art (papier mache bear heads – sounds awful but actually rather good), plethora of board games which are strictly meant for the twenty somethings, and very good music. (They have live bands there regularly in high season). The food hasn’t quite caught up with the healthy yoga week, (excellent mountain fayre – cured meats, cheeses, raclette, glorious glutenous bread), although veganism is now big in France. I also ate at the central Le Comptoir restaurant overlooking the main ski area which does excellent smoked trout and vegetarian salads. All the fitness instructors are French but do speak English and there are talks on nutrition, feng shui, Sophrology (relaxation therapy), how to make your own massage oils, reflexology, nutrition, (how to live a healthy happy life), as well as yoga for kids and Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and various types of yoga (hatha, iyengar, vinyasa).  Much of the action was held in the central sports centre, although many of the hotels offer their own excellent spas, and there’s indoor swimming pools and gyms, all with exceptional views over the mountain range, as well as indoor squash courts. The skiing, which was not my focus on this trip, is excellent, as the resort, purpose built as it was in 1964 (and therefore as old as me), offers a wide range of blue and red runs, ideal for families, and because of its location, easy access to the other slopes on offer in the Trois Vallees region. Les Menuires has heart, with its striking iron clock tower, designed by renowned artist Yves de Préval who felt the town needed a spire, to crown the village’s glory (ironically it does have a crown on top of it). The central area of the village forms a basin into which all the snow appears to be trapped – as does the sun. There are mountains on all sides and a slope for tobaganning for the young children. In fact, there is a lot for children, including a large play area with trampolines but unless you are en famille you wouldn’t know it. Parents are able to watch them play from the verandahs of the appartments. The resort has been very carefully considered and is much more than just a gateway to the World’s largest ski resort linked to the pistes of Meribel and Val Thorens.I am told they have had good snow this year and expect it to least till beyond  April, but the season finishes end of April. Two and half hours car journey from Geneva or Lyons, it’s a long trip, but you can take the train, which gives you a direct route into Lyons (34 euros) and then onto the tram to the airport (16 euros) which is fast, efficient and modern. If you like sun with your ski, French speaking in France, and the best meditation with your mountains, I would wholeheartedly recommend this place. Its strap line is  ‘Friendly Menuires’. I would say of all the ski resorts I’ve visited over the years, it is without doubt the Friendliest.  Fact box:  Sarah Tucker visited Le Menuires, flying to and from Lyons. She stayed at www.ho36hostels.com/en/es-menuires-3-vallees. And visited Le Comptoir restaurant.  For more information about Les Menuiers visit www.lesmenuires.com #wellbeing #GorgeousEscapes #Yoga

Victoria Pearson chats to Indie Folk singer Holly Rees about her upcoming Canadian tour and her appearance at Canadian music week. Holly also talks about her music influences and her new live EP 'Text me when you get there' https://hollyrees.bandcamp.com/ #Folk #RadioGorgeous #GorgeousEntertainment

As a therapist and head of a trauma therapy unit, Ruth is on top of her game but her personal life has imploded. She has papered over the cracks in her life in the wake of her son's disappearance and buried herself in her role at work. These cracks break open when she meets an intense patient who uncannily resembles her missing son.  Bev draws on her own experience as a clinical psychologist for the NHS but the story is a full exploration of the pitfalls and responsibilities of motherhood as much as the relationship between therapist and patient.  #GoodEnoughMother #RadioGorgeous www.faberandfaber.com @FaberBooks

Loose Woman Coleen Nolan talks to Corinna about her excitement (and nervousness!) at taking on a starring role in the world premiere of the ‘The Thunder Girls’. A tour de force for women, the play not only has four female leads over 50 but also a female writer, director and producer! The story focuses on the attempted reunion of an 80’s girl band. Of course Coleen was of part of the original girl band ‘The Nolans’ and she explains what it was like when the group reunited after a 25 year break. Coleen also talks about her passion for wanting to see more women over 50 represented in the theatre and on TV. The Thunder Girls is playing at The Lowry Theatre, Salford from September 24 – 28 2019. Tickets are available via https://thelowry.com/whats-on/the-thunder-girls/ @NolanColeen @Corinna_Radio @loosewomen #theatre #women #midlife #music #gorgeouslives #RadioGorgeous

‘Looking after our personal energy is vital’ Delilah Sullivan tells me as I sit opposite her in a coffee shop in Barnes. Her book ‘The Teachings of Mr P’ sounds a little like a precursor to ‘The Book of O’, but is nothing like it (in fact, quite the opposite). The book is really all about higher energy rather than sexual. In short, it is a series of channelled conversations with ‘P’ who is Plato, and it’s utterly fascinating.  It talks about the power of love, in all it guises; space time and randomness, the effects of virtue, and the intricacies of the metaphysical.  Because it is in dialogues and short excerpts, it is very accessible.  Easy to read, to digest, to absorb and it stays with you. Example ‘Without the desire to explore one’s potential, there is no desire to accept one’s past’. ‘To observe history, one has to let it go from one’s present.’ ‘Life is not love. It is joy that brings life. Man (and woman) are seeking joy and he/she will not find this through love’.  It’s sound bite without trying. Without top ten tipping.  It’s the sort of book you will thumb, and pull back so many times, it would be better it be ring bound (I’ve had mine for a day and it’s already falling to pieces!).   As well as being an author, Delilah is an energy coach (she literally walks the talk), living in Richmond, who now talks to workers and members at multi-national corporations and health organisations about how to manage their energy. “Companies are increasingly aware of the importance of the emotional, mental and energetic wellbeing of their employees, it improves the profitability of their company and creates a more beneficial environment for everyone.”  The book is only a small part of her work, as Delilah also has a regular podcast and a website which allows guests (anyone) to ask questions, and she channels the answers.  Delilah helps people who wish to find direction, clear blocks, and access their inner wisdom and creativity. She helps those who face or are experiencing burnout, are carers, and who are suffering illness.  Delilah gives talks as well as channelled readings, one to one mentoring and energy awareness and creative awareness sessions.  The Teachings of Mr P (£12.99) is out on amazon   www.DelilahSullivan.com #RadioGorgeous #Healing #Wellbeing

#GorgeousLives #RadioGorgeous #Music "You have to do something for you once in your life." Norda Mullen, 58,  year old flautist for the Moody claims, looking ten years younger  than her years, thanks she says to having a Greek mother (the Greeks  have good skin) and a good diet and lifestyle (she tries to go to yoga  every day). “I have spent my life making others look and sound good. Now I want  to do it for myself.” Thus began the process of her making her own solo music. Now living in Richmond with her husband Kelvin and two dogs (who both  have a mention on her first CD), she chose to live in here because "it's  beautiful, and right next to beautiful urban London. However, the parking  attendants suck!" "My family are all very musical. I was brought up on ragtime, gospel, the blues, classical music, and rock and roll.  Everything was ragtime, even Happy Birthday was turned into Ragtime,  but I was born in Mississippi so what do you expect? I was brought up within a family where  music was the heart and soul of our life. I love the range of music  here in England as well ... anything from the best in Classical to rock, pop, anything and  everything. And I’m unconventional.” This unconventional flautist, rather than staying in the background out  of the spotlight, frequently high kicks on stage while managing to play  faultlessly. “No, I’m not a conventional classical musician,” she  admits, also telling me she’s a 4th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, which with the yoga  keeps her fit. A normal day for a musician is not normal. She wakes up late, drinks  coffee, goes to yoga, and may be writes a 'tune' as she calls it. "I  was about eight when I discovered I loved music. How could you not  being brought up in a family of six children?" Inspired by Annie  Lennox (who she would love to play with one day, who is also a trained  classical flautist), Peter Gabriel and Chrissie Hynde, she's a lover of  Tchaikovsky, Debussy and Beethoven. “I would come home at the age of  eight and listen to Tchaikovsky four or five times each evening, over  and over again. I must have driven my parents mad. But we also had so much  pop, blues, and gospel in the house at the same time. I grew up with hippy sisters,  who played Bob Dylan, Dire Straits, the Rolling Stones, the Moody Blues, and my mother  played mandolin, so it was the most mixed cacophony of music you can  imagine." The tracks on 'Norda' have the clear crisp, emotive voice, think Enya  and Annie Lennox but with a raw, visceral quality of someone equally as happy  in rock as in classical. And of course, she plays the flute. Justin  Hayward discovered her in LA in 1996 when she was doing session work –  movies and commercials. "I don't believe I saved the Moody Blues.  Their music is timeless - that's why they are still going strong," she  says modestly. Justin Hayward, John Lodge and Graeme Edge, the  stalwarts of the band, have all been very supportive of Norda's  initiative. "They've all been very supportive which is wonderful." she says. All  the tracks on her solo CD are inspired by her own life, including the first, which is  dedicated to her father who died in 2013. Norda teaches out of her home in Richmond. "I love teaching young  flautists and I teach guitar as well. It's very inspiring  listening to the young play. To be good you need to practice and   practice more!" Norda herself trained at Mississippi State University when she was  only thirteen. Following that, she attended Interochen National Music Camp during the summers in Michigan for four years, studying with Alexander Murray of the London Symphony, and then onto Northwestern University in Chicago, as a flute performance major, studying with Walfrid Kujala, the piccoloist from the Chicago Symphony. I've played everywhere from Monaco, in front of Princes and Kings, the  Royal Albert Hall, and the good and great venues throughout the United States, including the Hollywood Bowl.   I've toured with the Moody Blues for the past 16 years. It has been wonderful. Norda, the CD, and her second CD, Give It Up, are both available on Amazon and cdBaby.com.

Josephine from Radio Gorgeous meets two women who have connected through looking for something more in their lives. They started to journey inwards on a spiritual journey with amazing results and together they have created THE ZONE of CONNECTION - shift your energy to happiness and beyond. With careers in Mentoring, personal growth, transformational leadership and coaching they have got together help us access our true power, unlimited creativity and joy. They tell us about their book The Zone of Connection and exercises which can change your life.  For more info and buy the book: http://thezoneofconnection.com/ #RadioGorgeous #Wellbeing #BodyMindSpirit

Are you constantly busy and constantly on your phone, are daily tasks getting you down? Time for some practical and sensible advice from top blogger, vlogger and podcaster Anna Newton.  An Edited Life, Simple Steps to Streamlining Your Life, at Work & at Home by ANNA NEWTON is published by Quadrille.  https://www.theannaedit.com/ #RadioGorgeous #lifestyle #AnEditedLife

Jane Wenham-Jones returns to Radio Gorgeous 4 years after her last appearance with her latest book. It took a while because while trying to write an empty nest book, the nest filled back up with an adult son, meanwhile the older generation starts kicking off... but love is never far off in Jane's books.  www.janewenhamjones.wordpress.com #RadioGorgeous #novels

Today in the Latte Lounge Podcast we focus on the fact that in midlife many women quite often split up with their partners and become newly single again, or their relationships get strained or have wobbles and how hormones plummeting can affect women's sex life. Do listen to  this frank and moving discussion which may give you some amazing insights about yourself and practical tips to improve your private life.  The Latte Lounge podcast is sponsored by Sylk Natural Lubricant. Vaginal dryness is a taboo subject that no one likes talking about. It can really affect your sex life and relationship. Well don't let it. A good quality natural lubricant like Sylk that is water based, pH friendly and free from hormones and parabens can make all the difference. Sylk is available at larger Boots stores and online. You can find all this and more on the Latte Lounge website, details below: https://www.lattelounge.co/ Twitter: @lounge_latte Insta: https://www.instagram.com/loungethelatte/ SYLK Lubricant https://sylk.co.uk/ Francine Kay: http://www.francinekaye.com/ Jo Divine: http://www.jodivine.com/ For even more amazing interviews go to: http://radiogorgeous.com/ #RadioGorgeous #LatteLounge #Relationships

The 60's may have ended in sexual liberation but a teenage pregnancy was a family scourge and shame in the early 60's as described by Jane Hayward in this honest and compelling memoir. The mothers in the home prepared boxes filled with baby clothes for the adoptive parents to take home with the mothers babies.  www.janehayward.blog  #Radiogorgeous #memoir

Gaby Koppel, Reparation with Donna Freed.  Gaby's protagonist Elizabeth is at a crossroads as are many of the characters in the book. Which paths they take forms the structure of the book but it is the difficult relationship with her mother, Aranca, a Hungarian survivor and refugee which fuels her emotions. Gaby drew on her own parents in this honest and ambitious look at what war leaves behind.  The book is published by Honno, who publish Welsh women authors!  @Gabykoppel #RadioGorgeous #novel #Reparation www.honno.co.uk

Suzanne Duckett is prolific. A typical Aries in that she does what she says (she delivers), her CV reads like a PhD bibliography. I've known her for over ten years and she's done it again with this very well researched and accessible book on bathing, which she's written with fellow author Georgina Rodgers. I've long been an advocate of thalassotherapy, which is mainstream health in much of continental Europe, but oddly not here (perhaps our government hasn't found a way to aggressively tax it yet), and this book is long overdue in making us realise the healing qualities of water, something our ancestors have long known through the ages.            Bathe encourages you to turn your attention to preventative wellness, offering scientific evidence on how bathing helps with everything from menopause and puberty (raging hormones) to insomnia, to focus and imagination (designer Tom Ford allegedly takes five a day!). You also learn things like why you get wrinkly if you stay in the bath too long (I usually do).                    One suggestion is that we were originally all lizards and we get wrinkly so we able to grip our way out of the bath. Knew it. I'm a lizard. Lizard of not, Bathe offers an informed, lovingly illustrated insight into why you should take at least a bath a day, even if you don't feel dirty. Bathe is available all good book shops and amazon.  #RadioGorgeous #bathe  #Wellbeing

Sarit Packer, Honey & Co.: at home, Middle Eastern recipes from our kitchen with Donna Freed Exuberance personified, Sarit and Itamar's food is packed with as much personality as flavour. Honey & Co., Honey & Spice and Honey & Smoke are their three locations where they serve the food they love in a variety of styles and settings. The cookbook encompasses food from their home kitchen, from fancy to fuss free. Their home is your home.  www.honeyandco.co.uk  @honeyandco #RadioGorgeous

The UK’s largest rare bookseller, this year celebrates its 50th anniversary, and is pleased to present In Her Own Words: Works by Exceptional Women, an exhibition of its first catalogue focused solely on women. The catalogue contains some 180 remarkable rare books, manuscripts and ephemera and has been created in recognition of the growth of interest in works by women. It includes items by pivotal figures such as Mary Wollstonecraft, Jane Austen, Marie Curie and Millicent Fawcett as well as seeking to highlight the work of lesser-known women who were instrumental in pushing legal, intellectual and physical boundaries: trail-blazing activists, mathematicians, economists, classicists, travellers, mountaineers and suffragettes. Josephine meets the catalogues producers Theodora Robinson and Emma Walshe of Peter Harrington rare books.  https://www.peterharrington.co.uk/blog/recent-catalogues/ #RadioGorgeous #Books #IWD2019

Victoria Pearson chats to Becky James lead singer of the alternative metal band 'Soul Desire' about vocal training, confidence and the ideas behind Soul Desire's music.  Tweet: @SoulDesireNoise FB: https://www.facebook.com/pg/souldesirenoise/about/ #GorgeousEntertainment #RadioGorgeous #Metal

Cookery writer, chef, food stylist, editor and presenter Jo Pratt's latest cookbook invites you to explore more fish. Fish can be tricky: we don't always know how to cook it or what fish to use. Jo to the rescue. As with all her books and recipes, these are straight forward with easy to duplicate cooking methods to make fish more accessible. Go on…put a little fishy on your dishy. www.jo-pratt.com  @cookwithjopratt  #RadioGorgeous #Food

Today my guest on gorgeous llives is one of the worlds leading interior designers. Famous for her country house look her clients include royalty, rockstars, top hotels and the super rich. For many decades she has owned her own interiors shop on one of Londons most chic streets in London, Walton Street in Chelsea.  She also produces and designs has her own lines in wallpaper, fabric and furnishings, she is the fabulous NINA CAMPBELL . https://shop.ninacampbell.com/ Insta: ninacampbellltd #GorgeousLives #Interiors #RadioGorgeous 

If you liked 'The Secret' you will love this book. Dr Tara Swart's book The Source, it has more rationality and scientific analysis behind it. Tara is as you may imagine as a neuroscientist, highly  intelligent, yet she has written a book which we can all have access to; a book about on how to apply cognitive science with amazing results to our everyday lives.  https://www.taraswart.com/ Twitter: @TaraSwart  #RadioGorgeous #wellbeing

The Radio Gorgeous Kitchen visits Heathrow Terminal 2's The Gorgeous Kitchen with Jo Pratt and Donna Freed Jo Pratt, cookery writer, cook, food stylist & presenter is one of four female chefs who preside over Heathrow Terminal 2's The Gorgeous Kitchen. Jo works with Caroline Artiss, Sophie Michell and Gee Charman to make flying a spectacular experience from the start. She explains the unique experience of running an airport restaurant.  The Gorgeous Kitchen also has a cookbook so that you can create their fresh creations. They also have a loyalty card so pick one up and fly early and often!  www.thegorgeouskitchen.com @TGKHeathrowT2 #RadioGorgeous #food

Last night there was a beautiful documentary on Channel 4 called 100 Vaginas, the film was based on our guest's groundbreaking book. She is the photographer LAURA DODSWORTH and her book is Womanhood: The Bare Reality, published by Pinter & Martin .  #Wellbeing #Sex #RadioGorgeous

Philanthropist, transparency campaigner and all round good egg, Gina Miller (now Dr Gina Miller), talks exclusively to Sarah Tucker on Radio Gorgeous about her book RISE and what inspires her, her campaign to bring transparency to the charity sector and how she deals with bullying culture.  #RadioGorgeous #GorgeousLives #Campaigner

Nuala Ellwood, Day of the Accident with Donna Freed Maggie Allen painfully wakes from a coma to find that her daughter has died in a terrible accident and her husband has left her. It gets worse, she is responsible for the strange accident but she can't remember anything.  This is the second thriller from the author of My Sister's Bones. Nuala was warned that her creative life would end when she became a mother but she has proved them all wrong to our benefit.  @NualaWrites  nmellwood.wordpress.com  #thriller #radiogorgeous

Author of the Week: Carolyn Kirby, The Conviction of Cora Burns with Donna Freed Carolyn Kirby's debut novel takes place in 1885 Birmingham, a time that hallmarks modern life as we know it. The prison where Cora was born still dominates the area and is in use today. A wide-ranging historical thriller that asks the question: where does violence come from?  This is Carolyn Kirby's first novel since graduating from the Faber Academy. The Conviction of Cora Burns is published March 21, 2019 from No Exit Press.  www.noexit.co.uk#radiogorgeous #author

Bored of wanking over boring porn, candid and funny writer Lucy-Anne decided to learn to ask what she really wanted in bed. And to find out how to have beautiful, slow sex. Buy the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/dont-hold-my-head-down/lucy-anne-holmes/9781783526215 Twitter: @LucyAnneHolmes FB: https://www.facebook.com/LucyAnneHolmeswriter/ #RadioGorgeous #Sex #GorgeousWellbeing Are we tickling your fancy? Then sign up for GORGEOUS MAIL & never miss a trick on radiogorgeous.com

Victoria Pearson chats to Victoria Smith bassist of 'The Ramonas' an all female tribute to the iconic New York Punk Rock band 'The Ramones'.  Victoria chats about her career in music and how Victoria has met many of the real Ramones and she tells us how friendly the punk scene is.  The  new album 'Acoustic Problems'.  http://www.ramonas.co.uk/ #RadioGorgeous #Punk #GorgeousEntertainment

#Wellbeing #RadioGorgeous #MentalHealth My guest today is becoming a regular on Radio Gorgeous, we have talked about her last 3 books Black Rainbow, Walking on Sunshine and The Happy Kitchen, they all explore mental health which is a condition which either you, or a friend or a relation of yours have suffered from. She writes regularly for national press, gives television and radio interviews, and runs workshops for mental health organisations, companies and universities. She is an official ambassador for Rethink Mental Illness, SANE and The Counselling Foundation. She is RACHEL KELLY and a her new book is called SINGING in THE RAIN, 52 practical Steps for Happiness. https://www.rachel-kelly.net/ Twitter: @rachelkellynet

Nuclear bombs have been dropped globally and Jon is on a conference in Switzerland, the world has ended. Then the internet goes down, what to do? 20 people are left in the hotel, a dead body is found. Novelist Hanna Jameson talks about being a young novelist, life before the internet, dating and her love of American history. #TheLast #RadioGorgeous #Fiction

Figures came out last week which may shock you if you are an online dater or considering it: 40% of single over-50s who have tried online dating have had what they feel is a negative experience. 21% Have experienced someone lying about their age and (33%) who have discovered their date looks different from their pics. So where do we begin in the minefield that is dating especially for over 50’s? Dr Catherine Baudino, dating guru, coach, academic and business woman, gives her professional advice today on Radio Gorgeous. Dr Catherine starts with your photo and your online description. Then through life coaching she may help you tackle your years of baggage. And that's just for starters, Dr Catherine can hold your hand all the way through the dating process, to help you find love securely and confidently. Contact Dr Catherine below for safe and fun online dating. #Dating #RadioGorgeous #Wellbeing Contact: https://datingguru.co/

Gorgeous Food and Drink: Kumud Gandhi, A Cupboard Full of Spices with Donna Freed Kumud Gandhi, the Spice Queen, wants to introduce us to the alchemy of food and balanced spicing. Careful spicing goes beyond seasoning, it is medicinal, nutritional and preservative as well as. She took a career break from the Bank of England to have her children and fell into food science and from food science she fell into catering…and from there started a cookery school and now has written a book. Perhaps it is the alchemy of genes that has brought her to her passion: chemists on her mother's side and spice merchants from her fathers!  www.thecookingacademy.co.uk  @CookingAcademy #Food #RadioGorgeous #Spice

It's Tudormania at the moment with the much awaited Mary Queen Queen of Scots film out now. With impeccable timing the guest today on Radio Gorgeous is author, Kate Hubbard who works at the Royal Literary fund. She has written a book about a powerful, wealthy and creative Tudor woman, who outlived her four husbands. She was a friend of Queen Elizabeth and spent a few years with Mary Queen of Scots as her soft jailer (they sewed together). And most importantly she was an amateur architect who loved building and designing houses and their interiors. She was the richest Tudor woman in  England after the Queen, she is BESS OF HARDWICK. Devices & Desires, Bess of Hardwick and the building of Elizabethan England by Kate Hubbard, published by Chatto and Windus. #GorgeousLives #Tudors #RadioGorgeous

Candida Meyrick gave up sugar over four years ago and rarely drinks alcohol. She found it nigh impossible to find a restorative grown up drink that was not a herbal tea bag. Candida started to grow herbs in her garden and instinctively she has invented something completely original: Positive Potions. Candida's garden is in Anglesey a tiny island off the north wales coast, she came into Radio Gorgeous so we could try her super healthy tinctures. https://www.positivepotions.co.uk/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/positivepotionsuk/ #wellbeing #RadioGorgeous #diet You will always find interesting women on Radio Gorgeous

This month’s Latte Lounge podcast asks why diets, healthy eating plans and cutting out certain foods always fail? Because it’s not the diet - it’s our head that is interfering with our intentions. Katie chats about a revolutionary new weight management programme with the founder of Boddymatterz Louise Andres-Vicaria who has created a 12-week plan which supports your body and mind and helps you change your habits forever. Louise gives us some amazing tips for changing our attitude towards our relationships with ourselves and our food. We also hear from one of the first women to pilot test this new programme, Alene, who tells us about how well she’s done on the programme and why it’s so different. Katie also talks to Josephine about what’s going on in the Latte Lounge in January, from divorce support and advice to inspiring travel blogs plus an interview with the gorgeous Liz Earle MBE who shared her top tips for living well during midlife. We also hear how The Latte Lounge will be aligning itself with The Eve appeal, a charity which is supporting a research team at UCL who aim to develop one test to predict four cancers (breast, womb, ovarian and cervical).  You can find all this and more on the Latte Lounge website, details below: https://www.lattelounge.co/ Twitter: @lounge_latte Insta: https://www.instagram.com/loungethelatte/ Bodymatterz: https://bodymatterz.com For even more amazing interviews go to: http://radiogorgeous.com/ #LatteLoungeLive #Wellbeing #RadioGorgeous

Chronic pain and painkillers can lead to depression. Co-founders of Mind Body Studies Mia Segal and Leora Gaster inspired by the Feldenkrais method, have spent years developing this practice using the mind, body connection in simple, slow movements. Workshops are available in Germany and California, along with a Foundation certification course in MBS for the public and practitioners alike. Contact: http://www.mbsacademy.org/ Or Susan directly: susan@mbsacademy.org #RadioGorgeous #wellbeing #mindbody

Grace Kitto, Saving Grace with Donna Freed A lifetime of habitual overeating added up to obesity for Grace Kitto. Both her mother and her husband's father died of diabetes and it was a real concern. But it was when she realised that there was a subconscious need to eat and she needed to access that to change the behaviour. She doesn't believe in dieting, however, when she was obese she needed to get to a healthy weight before she could get to that point. Along the way, she tried a lot of diets and when they stopped working, she moved on to another. Interspersed with research and actual facts, not fads, about dieting.  This story won Grace the Mslexia Award for Women's Memoir 2014. @Septemberbooks

For 6 years Candice was abused by her charismatic stepfather in South Africa. What looked like the perfect lifestyle and home from the outside was living hell for Candice who was first abused age eight. Hear her story. #RadioGorgeous #Wellbeing #GorgeousLives

Imagine being told you had stage 4 cancer and had 12 weeks to live? This is what happened to my guest today on Radio Gorgeous, Jane McClleland. With determination and sheer doggedness, Jane took her own health care into her own hands and tried every, drug, supplement and diet, the cancer disappeared and that was 19 years ago. Jane is a trained physiotherapist, she's an entrepreneur, a sailor, a mother and a wife. Jane now actively campaigns to help other cancer patients with their care and research…with off med drugs and diet, we are talking about her story and book today HOW TO STARVE CANCER - without starving your self . https://www.howtostarvecancer.com/ FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/off.label.drugsforcancer/ #Wellbeing #RadioGorgeous #StarveCancer

Covered in eczema, overweight and addicted to sweets, Natasha was in denial about her terrible diet. Now she is a convert to eating sensibly, listen to her story. Natasha has now become an nutritionist, she met charismatic coach Katrina Love and they have joined forces to create an eating plan which will make to feel and look fabulous. email: natasha@wideeyednutrition.com www.wideeyednutrition.com Call: 0044 (0) 7762 136322 #RadioGorgeous #diet #nutrition

Imagine if a person you were dating said out of the blue that they did not love you or fancy you anymore? Mindset coach and therapist Katrina Love gives us fantastic insider knowledge on how to react to this potentially devastating situation. Know they self and love thyself seems to be the key, find out more here. #RadioGorgeous #Dating #Wellbeing Contact Katrina : Tel: 0044 (0) 7747 345 384 Email: katrina@lifecheck.love insta: @lifecheck.love

Caroline Millington, digital producer for ITV's Loose Women, found herself increasingly time poor and unhappy and felt she needed to find a way to change her life or rather, change practices and priorities in her life to boost happiness. She came up with 'kindfulness;' a way for her to prioritise her health and happiness. She tells Hester her most helpful tips to manage the impact of social media, comparing oneself to others in general and how to be kind to yourself. @ShowbizMillie @hoz_books @headofzeus @LooseWomen @ITV #wellbeing #RadioGorgeous

Jodi was only twenty five and had just given birth to her adorable baby boy when she received the dreaded news which changed her life from that day on. Katie and Josephine talk about the latest news from The Latte Lounge (Top Tips for Women over 40) and the upcoming plans for The lounge in 2019. https://www.lattelounge.co/ Twitter: @lounge_latte Insta: https://www.instagram.com/loungethelatte/ https://www.fanu.co.uk/ #LatteLoungeLive #Wellbeing #RadioGorgeous For more amazing interviews try http://radiogorgeous.com/

Catherine Isaac, You Me Everything with Donna Freed Catherine Isaac wrote frothy and funny romances under the name of Jane Costello for over 10 years but when she had the idea for this story, she decided to take her writing to a more serious level. Without revealing the story, it is the heart-breaking and heart-warming story of Jess, a mother and a daughter with a hereditary secret. It is also a story of hope and all too human optimism. @CatherineIsaac_ catherineisaacauthor #YouMeEverything #RadioGorgeous #Fiction

Maureen is 72 and still at it and still Up For It. Maureen talks in-depth about Corry, her one woman show Up for It, The Dankworths, her beloved Jack Rosenthal, her two dogs (one is called Diva) and  working with Roman Polanski on The Pianist. Wow what a woman! #RadioGorgeous #Theatre #GorgeousEntertainment

Victoria Pearson chats to alternative rock Gothic singer Evi Vine about her music history and inspirations and her new album 'Black light White Dark' and the her new single 'Sabbath'. Twitter: @evivine  http://evivine.com/ #RadioGorgeous #Music #EviVine

Victoria Pearson chats to Tish Ciravolo creator of Daisy Rock Guitars the only girl guitar company in the world, lighter weight guitars custom built. Tish talks about how her company empowers young girls and women to have confidence in the Rock world and shares her stories of famous customers including Joan Jett and Jimmy Page and talks about her contribution to the 'Beauty in Chaos' album. Twitter: @DaisyRockGuitar   Insta: daisyrockgirlguitars https://www.daisyrock.com/ #RadioGorgeous #GorgeousEntrepreneurs #WomeninRock

Did you know that kiss means smell in other countries and that even everyday food like milk and bread are aphrodisiacs? Author Lana explains our sensual relationship between food and sex and how smell, taste and lust are all intertwined. #RadioGorgeous #Sex #Food https://www.lanacitron.com/

Guy Siner of 'Allo Allo' fame, famous for playing Lieutenant Gruber the nice gay World War Two German soldier. Guy discusses his fantastic career including his experiences on stage and screen, working with Johnny Depp and Derek Jacobi and his memories of the creation of 'Allo Allo'. http://www.guysiner.com/ #ManWeek #AlloAllo #RadioGorgeous

Liv Conlon, founder The Property Stagers with Donna Freed Liv always knew she was not going to follow the traditional route through school to uni and she also knew she wanted to be her own boss. She left school at 16 and by 17 she had started her own property staging business, making properties look gorgeously furnished for sale. Now - a mere 3 years later!! - the turnover is 1 million. She is energetic and restless, an inspirational entrepreneur whose family is at the heart of her hugely successful young business. A very gorgeous entrepreneur! www.oliviaconlon.co.uk @livconlon.co.uk @oliviaconlon #Entrepreneur #HomeStaging #RadioGorgeous www.thepropertystagers.com @the.propertystagers

Liz Nugent, Skin Deep with Donna Freed Liz Nugent worked in theatre, film and television before turning her hand to fiction. She has a deep understanding of explosive drama and suspense but uses the medium of fiction to move her latest thriller from a remote Irish island, to London and then to the south of France. What happens when you value beauty above all else in your life? As with all great thrillers...its starts with a body.  @lizzienugent @PenguinUKBooks #SkinDeep #RadioGorgeous

Frances Welch, The Imperial Tea Party with Donna Freed Frances Welch has had a life long interest in the last days of the Russian Tsars. The Romanov family was intricately entwined with the British royal family - the Tsarina Alexandra was Queen Victoria's purportedly favourite granddaughter - and there were 3 important imperial visits between the two families. The visits had varying degrees of success and the subtle differences in perceived hierarchy, power and personal style made for strained relations. Add to that, political and societal pressures, Frances asks: how inevitable was the end?  https://shortbooks.co.uk/book/the-imperial-tea-party @shortbooksUK #ImperialTeaParty  #RadioGorgeous

Tim Wardle, Director of Three Identical Strangers with Donna Freed on MAN WEEK PLEASE NOTE: THIS INTERVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS!!!!! Three Identical Strangers is the quintessential 'life is stranger than fiction' story that starts out with the heartwarming reunion of triplets who were separated at birth. What follows is the unravelling of the dark mystery of why they were separated in the first place. Three Identical Strangers explores the essential human questions of nurture over nature, free will and how we define family. If there is any chance that you will see the film, please go and see it, and then come back and listen. On a personal note, which is also discussed in the interview, I have numerous personal connections to this story. @ttwardle @iiistrangers #ManWeek #RadioGorgeous #documentary

Harry Mount is the youngest editor of The Oldie, at a mere 47 years old he started reading The Oldie aged 21. He tells us that The Oldie reader is much less likely to be offended by articles, and that they enjoy a good joke and are open minded. Harry admits he has some great shoes to fill, past editors include Richard Ingrams of Private Eye and Alexander Chancellor but he loves rising to the challenge. Harry decides if an article will be published if it is interesting, sad or funny or all three. https://www.theoldie.co.uk/ Subscribe or the perfect gift: https://subscribe.theoldie.co.uk/the-oldie/OLDWEB18 #TheOldie #ManWeek #RadioGorgeous

Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, JEOPARDY with Donna Freed on MAN WEEK Best known as The Black Farmer behind the sausages, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones arrived in the UK as part of the Windrush generation. He grew up in crushing poverty in Birmingham but made a promise to himself that one day, he would have a farm of his own. It took a long time, a lot of determination and perseverance and risk but he finally risked it all to buy his little patch of heaven in Devon. He firmly believes that it is only through risk that the best personal and professional rewards can come. Buy the book: www.theblackfarmer.com  @theblackfarmer #PersonalGrowth #RadioGorgeous #ManWeek

Do you really think you know Ed Sheeran? Top biographer to the stars Sean Smith tells Josephine things you never knew about the super successful, 21st Century, down to earth pop star who is worth £80 million. #EdSheeran #ManWeek #RadioGorgeous #SeanSmith

Grab yourselves a latte, sit back and listen to Katie Taylor explaining to Corinna McShane, how being peri-menopausal, led her to set up The Latte Lounge, a virtual coffee shop for women from all walks of life to share tips, recommendations, advice and experience whilst offering support and a warm sense of community. We are excited to announce that Radio Gorgeous will be producing a regular podcast in association with The Latte Lounge. Once a month Radio Gorgeous Founder Josephine Pembroke, together with Latte Lounge Founder Katie Taylor, will co-host a very special podcast packed with inspirational interviews and expert contributions, together with a round-up of what’s been happening in the Lounge over the past few weeks and news of future events and giveaways. www.lattelounge.co @lounge_latte @radiogorgeous @Corinna_Radio #thelattelounge #latteloungelive #women #menopause #midlife #RadioGorgeous For more amazing podcasts go to www.radiogorgeous.com

Swan Song is Kelleigh's sumptuous homage to legendary writer and party thrower, Truman Capote. In this imaginative telling, Kelleigh manages to paint a loving, yet deliciously lurid and compelling portrait of the troubled man through his trial of a childhood, his triumphs - social, literary, and in love - through his publicly tragic demise after he exposed his beloved swans - the doyennes of society from Slim Keith to Babe Paley - to public scorn and scrutiny. The biggest no-no of all. Kelleigh celebrates the unsung aspects of the swans who form her Greek chorus, formidable women in their own rights. @kgjephcott ‏#SwanSongnovel @HutchinsonBooks #RadioGorgeous #TrumanCapote

The headline which attracted my attention more than any other is the fact the world has lost sixty percent of its wildlife over the past forty years. It is mind blowing and part of the fake news Trump suggests everything is that is not spouted from his own tweeter feed, but having recently visited Madagascar where I witnessed first-hand the devastation to the rainforests there, I believe the statistic is underestimated. Lemurs will soon be extinct, certain species are on the verge of it already and having had the privilege of visiting the Galapagos some years ago, I feel this is also a place not only visitors should not be allowed, but no one should be allowed. Domestic animals have no place in an area where they are killing off those species such as the giant tortoises, rare geckos and chameleons. As we learn of the plastic polluting our waters (information has been abounding about this for decades, newspaper editors have simply chosen to ignore it), efforts are finally being made to reduce the use of plastic, but it is slow. I recently visited Tesco, where fruit bought loose was far more expensive (20 – 30p which adds up) than if you bought it in plastic containers. The Royals are bringing attention to the issue, because we have no faith in politicians and journalists any more, they are the only ones left whom we are still able to collude in the illusion we ‘know’ them and they are to be trusted. Truth is we don’t ‘know’ them, but Princes William and Harry’s efforts high lighting the plight of wildlife is a good one. As a traveller, how are you able to help the wildlife? There are numerous websites out there which will highlight issues which need addressing. When you start to look what you will see will in turn depress, anger and inspire you. http://www.explorersagainstextinction.co.uk/ is a company which funds patrols and the training of dogs who track animal poachers. They are passionate about what they do and affiliated to the Real World Conservation Trust. A recent initiative asked celebrities from around the world to draw or paint an animal of their choice which would form part of an auction. To find out more log onto their website and check out Sketch for Survival. With images from Dame Judy Dench, Helen Mirren, Rachel Riley (very good) Mary Berry (not so good, but who cares), the images are auctioned to the highest bidder. The organisation high lights how an elephant is killed every 26 minutes for their ivory. Bid for the images and the funds will go to protecting the wildlife but catching those trying to kill it. In Madagascar, an organisation called Valbio, supports local communities, helping them to understand why they must not kill the lemurs or take their land from them. Land taken to make homes (the Madagascans have very large families – think ten children plus), need to be educated into valuing their unique wildlife and preserving it. Dr Patricia Wright invited Sir David Attenborough many years ago, and the result of his visit is the excellent series he produced for the BBC. Contact Dr Wright direct on info@centrebio.org to find out how you are able to help. The lemurs are amazing, incredible and unique. My visit to Madagascar (I have spoken about this for Radio Gorgeous before – see previous report), was heart warming and heart breaking at the same time. We are privileged to have the wildlife we do. As a species we just need to value it more and deal with those who don’t. #GorgeousEscapes #Ecotravel #SaveWildLife #Lemurs

Not Hygge, but hug hotels. Winter wilderness wellness hotels. While some hotels lend themselves to the summer months, others come alight when the days are short and cold. Hotels which lend themselves to the silver grey winter months of November to end of March, which have fire places with real fires, which spread across one side of the room, and four posters which don’t look out of place in large windowed rooms with cornicing and rosary which hasn’t been put in to add some character. Stately homes with long corridors, high ceilings, oversized dining rooms, where premium rooms are in the main house, and any modernized room is considered sub standard (and usually cheaper). Hotels where Mr And Mrs Smith were probably first inspired to compile their portfolio as the quintessential romance is only matched by the discretion of the staff.  Here are my favourite hug hotels of 2019 within a driveable distance of SW London (ie close to home but not too close to home), and why they deserve a visit this winter be it with or without your Mr/Mrs Smith. You won’t want to leave.. Bailliffscourt Hotel and Spa, Climping Arundel Gothic mullioned windows, gardens and electric car charging. Close to the coast and with an excellent spa with alternative therapies as well as the traditional (reflexology, light therapy are amongst the alternatives). Princess Diana allegedly visited with Hewitt. I visited on many occasions. Excellent winter wellness hotel, which feels more like a house party place - and lots of opportunity for beautiful walks if you leave the bedroom.  https://www.prideofbritainhotels.com/   Maison Talbooth Dedham, Colchester Don’t let the Colchester address put you off. This is Constable country, the rooms are named after seminal authors and poets and are very stylishly decorated. Breakfast is at the hotel, but take lunch and super at the nearby Talbooth restaurant owned by the same people. The food is excellent, the setting idyllic. Intimate, cosy, special.  Milsomhotels.com Brimstone, Lake District Cumbria While the other hotels do cater for children, this is modern adults only hotel, but they have fireplaces in the bedrooms and the food and facilities are exceptional. Bath, bed and fireplace all in the same room bedrooms, with own terrace and fifteen minutes from Lake Windermere.  Brimstonehotel.co.uk Barnsley House, Cirencester, Cotswolds Adults only again 17thcentury Manor House, four miles from Cirencester, fireplaces, uber stylish spa, the stable suites are the ones to ask for.  Barnsleyhouse.com #GorgeousEscapes #Countryside #Travel

So where does the bucket list of the luxury travel market as well as the great unwashed wish to go in 2019? Following in the footsteps of Megan and Harry, they want the earth to move for them, and travel to New Zealand. The Galapagos comes second, although I feel if you do travel there, pleasespend a week to ten days in Ecuador. It is a phenomenal country and so much more than a doorway to anywhere – even the unique Galapagos, which if I had my way, no human being or domestic animal would set foot on again. We have done too much damage. The list also includes Iceland, Canada (particularly Atlantic Canada and the Yukon) and Japan (although avoid during the rugbyworld cup next year), the Maldives, Hawaii, Vietnam (particularly good www.insideasiatours.com)and Australia – but they have always been there, albeit in different places. And Sarah tells Josephine all about Lonely Planet's latest books, very funky stocking fillers. #RadioGorgeous #Travel #TravelTrends

Author of the Week: Rachel Abbott, And So It Begins with Donna Freed Rachel's latest psychological thriller starts with the question: When does a murder begin? When you pick up the knife or far before that? But as per usual, on the page, it begins with a body! Rachel ratchets up the tension with the first page and does not let up until the very last. She talks about her self-publishing success and why she has turned traditional for this latest effort. www.rachel-abbott.com @RachelAbbot  #AndSoItBegins #crimefiction #RadioGorgeous

Josephine was entranced by the uncommercialism of Romania, the land of mountains and plains. Donna and Josephine talk about Vlad’s Castle, Sibiu and Viscri. http://zalan.transylvaniancastle.com/ #GorgeousEscapes #Romania #RadioGorgeous

Imogen Edward-Jones, The Witches of St Petersburg with Donna Freed The true life story of the two raven-haired Montenegrin princesses that came to Russia and captivated the Romanov court. They brought with them glamour, sex and black magic and then introduced Rasputin to the tzarina to disastrous results. Imogen breathes passion and intrigue into this breathless tale of two sisters.   @ImongenEJ #RadioGorgeous #HistoricalFiction #WitchesofStPetersburg

So how did someone born in Sweden end up retraining as a professional safari guide in Kenya? Anna explains why after her first visit to Africa, life would never be the same. Safari means ‘going on a journey’. Anna talks to Corinna about how retraining as a safari guide last year is another step in her own personal journey that has included summiting Africa’s highest mountain and spending time as an elephant research volunteer in Namibia. www.annasafariguide.com anna_safari_guide @Corinna_Radio #travel #kenya #safari #elephants #RadioGorgeous

Former journalist, Natasha knows the power of personal brands. When she started her own press agency, she made her agency stand out from the competition by putting herself and her staff front and centre of the business. As a result, she became the trusted, go to source. She sold that business and started Bolt Digital helping people build their own personal brands. She is a one of the founding trainers and speakers for Facebook's She Means Business. www.natashacourtenaysmith.com @Tash_Courtenay #Lioness #RadioGorgeous #SocialMedia

Our official name is human-being, on Radio Gorgeous mindfulness mentor Jacqui MacDonald explains how letting go of our humanness and tuning into our "being" can lead to joy and happiness. Buy the book & more info: https://thelostartofbeing.com/ Contact Jacqui: https://www.jacquimacdonald.com/ #wellbeing #radiogorgeous #spirituality

Gorgeous music with Victoria Pearson. Punk Rock Cellist Polly Panic chats to Victoria Pearson about her new album 'Losing Form' and her journey as an independent female artist. https://pollypanic.bandcamp.com/ #RadioGorgeous #ClassicalMusic #Punk

Best-selling homes, design and outdoor spaces author Sally Coulthard has recently published her first book about animals. Sally explains why she chose to focus on hedgehogs, how they are in danger and what we can all do to help. Sally also talks to Corinna about how these enigmatic creatures with thousands of spines make baby hoglets; why she became an author and how she juggles writing with motherhood.   "The Hedgehog Handbook", a month-by-month celebration of one of the countryside’s best loved creatures is packed with entertaining facts, folklore and advice. The perfect Christmas gift for anyone with a penchant for prickles! www.sallycoulthard.co.uk www.hedgehogstreet.org @SallyCoulthard @Corinna_Radio #author #nature #hedgehogs #Christmas #RadioGorgeous

Gorgeous music with Victoria Pearson. London irish singer Linda Em chats to Victoria Pearson about her new EP 'London Irish' and her beautiful single 'Two Hands' FOR SHARING Wild Fire video https://youtu.be/g00gCs7eOJw Wild Fire https://soundcloud.com/lindaem/wild-fire Two Hands https://soundcloud.com/lindaem/two-hands Order EP http://www.talkingelephant.co.uk/product/linda-em-london-irish-ep Follow: Twitter: @lindaEm3 FB:https://www.facebook.com/LindaEmMusic/ All photos by John Dawson #Singer #LindaEm #RadioGorgeous

Retirement is not a time to retire from life, you can thrive. Wellbeing journalist Celia Dodds tells us how to get away from the silver hair, expanding trouser, pottering around the garden image and do something that fulfils our life. Not Fade Away is published by Green Tree. #Welbeing #50+ #RadioGorgeous

Alyssa Hollingsworth’s debut novel, ‘The Eleventh Trade’ is a young adult’s book following the story of Sami, a young Afghan refugee, living in Boston with his grandfather as they attempt to build a new life there together. When his grandfather’s treasured instrument, a rebab, is stolen under Sami’s watch, Sami must raise the funds to buy it back after the stolen item turns up in a nearby music shop. In doing so, via a series of trades, Sami learns to accept what he least wants to - help - and find home. Alyssa has travelled extensively to Afghanistan and currently works in a university as well as with refugees in Virginia, USA. Trigger Warning: this podcast includes reference to sexual assault. Twitter: @alyssa__holly Instagram: @alyssa__hollingsworth www.alyssahollingsworth.com #Afganistan #YoungAdult #RadioGorgeous

On the heel of Italy lies Puglia, a land of olives, vineyards, wheat fields and joy. Ex nurse Laine B Brown wanted a complete change in her life, she was inspired to learn a new language and write a book, she discovered Puglia. Listen to Laine talk to Josephine about all things Puglian, the food, the love and the wonderful locals. #Puglia #Italy #Radiogorgeous Buy the book on http://amazon.co.uk https://www.lainebbrown.com/ Follow: https://www.facebook.com/lainebbrown/ Twitter: @Lainebbrown Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lainebbrown/

Caroline Taggart, Bognor and Other Regises, A Potted History of Britain in 100 Royal Places Sunday Times Bestselling author Caroline Taggart turns her searchlight on some of Britain's quirkiest royals, uncovering fascinating facts and anecdotes, all in highly amusing and accessible prose. Meet Ethelred the Unready and Eleanor of Castile, travel from the Isle of Skye to Glastonbury Abby in these 100 very British, very royal essays. We recommend two copies: one in the bathroom and one in the boot of the car! Wise words from Caroline: "Whatever else you say about Oliver Cromwell, he was a philistine." www.carolinetaggart.co.uk @CiTaggart

Ella Mills, food writer and entrepreneur under the brand Deliciously Ella focuses on natural food and putting vegetables at the centre of our plates and palates. Her latest book includes tried and tested recipes that she has developed along the Deliciously Ella journey.  www.deliciouslyella.com @DeliciouslyElla www.cookbookfestival.org @CookbookFestiv1

Working as a PR, Amy selected social media influencers to work with global brands and became fascinated by the disparity in their images and their real lives. In Shame of You, Holly is a clean eating social media sensation with a huge following. Her life starts spiralling out of control when she's attacked by a man who seems to know her… and her secret. Is Holly really who she says she is? Shame On You is an exploration of the dark side of social media. #RadioGorgeous #SocialMedia #CleanEating  @AmyHeydenrych @BonnierZaffre

Jane Devonshire, Hassle Free, Gluten Free at the Cookbook Festival 2018 Masterchef Champion 2016 Jane Devonshire is two cooks: the Masterchef winning cook and the family of 6 - one of whom is has celiac disease - home cook. When her son was diagnosed, the family made a decision to eat gluten free to avoid cross contamination issues. With 4 children to feed, she needed quick, easy and delicious meals that can be made fuss free.  www.janecdevonshire.com @janecdevonshire www.cookbookfestival.org @CookboookFestiv1

Jack Monroe, campaigner & author of Cooking on a Bootstratp; Laura Winningham, co-founder of City Harvest London and Paula Merrony, head of operations at City Harvest London in conversation with Donna Freed at the Cookbook Festival 2018 The Cookbook Festival brought together food poverty campaigner and cookery writer Jack Monroe with City Harvest London to create a delicious brunch with food that would be wasted without City Harvest's efforts.  City Harvest collects food from supermarkets and restaurants and delivers it to the charities and organisations that feed the hungry. They are witnessing an ever growing need. Both Jack and Paula share their experiences of food poverty and in Paula's case, homelessness.  www.cookbookfestival.org @Cookbookfestiv1 www.cookingonabootstrap.com @cookingonabootstrap www.cityharvest.org.uk @CityHarvest_LND

Lynda La Plante's Widows with Donna Freed Lynda La Plante is the indisputable, reigning QUEEN OF CRIME. Widows was Lynda's first TV Script and while she was a TV actress at the time, she knew that she was not Dolly Rawlins. She never returned to acting and instead went on to create our most iconic police woman, Prime Suspect's Jane Tennison played by Helen Mirren. La Plante has reworked and expanded Widows in novel form for a brand new audience. Well, hello Dolly! #RadioGorgeous #LyndaLaPlante #thriller

Do you have big or small writing? Or large loops or big spaces between your letters? We do still write, not as much as we used to; birthday cards, thank you letters and shopping lists. Find out how to analyse your nearest and dearest's writing or even your boss. Emma talks about Donald Trump and Barack Obama’s amazing link in personality, which she discovered through her graphology. #RadioGorgeous #graphology #wellness

What Would Boudicca Do? E. Foley and B. Coates with Donna Freed While we don't expect or want you to burn London to the ground every time someone pisses you off, but bad-ass Boudicca's method of dealing with adversity does have a certain appeal. The authors were inspired to find (only) 50 fantastic women throughout history and use them as exemplars for 'everyday problems solved by history's most remarkable women.' The delightful book is designed to tease rather than preach and gives snippets of these amazing women's achievements, some good, some bad, some ugly but all bad-ass and remarkable. The graphic illustrations are by Bijou Karman. There are some of the usual suspects: Frida Kahlo, Mary Wollstencraft, Rosa Parks but then there are the renegades you never knew: Grace Hopper, Enheduanna, Akiko Yosano…. #RadioGorgeous #women #boudicca

Cookbook authors and friends, Jo Pratt and Fran Warde, along with Lucy Cufflin have come together to found the UK's very first cookbook festival. There are food festivals and book festivals but this unique festival celebrates the books we cook with and their authors. They have created a fun festival full of food, chefs, talks, demonstrations, tastings and workshops.  September 12-16, 2018 in Chiswick, West London alongside the Chiswick Book Festival. All proceeds to charity. For tix & info: www.cookbookfestival.org www.cookbookfestival.org  @CookbookFestiv1

Lucy Cufflin, co-founder of the Cookbook Festival with Donna Freed Lucy Cufflin has never been put off by being the first, especially when it comes to food. Her mother was the first foodie she knew and she has been working in food since she was a teen. She is a cookbook author herself, and knows the power of a proper recipe. It was of supreme importance to her, when the idea of the first festival to celebrate both food and books (cookbooks) was that it was in aid of charity. September 12-16, 2018 in Chiswick, West London alongside the Chiswick Book Festival. All proceeds to charity. For tix & info: www.cookbookfestival.org www.cookbookfestival.org @CookbookFestiv1

Charismatic classically trained musicians turned jazz, showtunes singers, Pippa and Lizzie tell us all about their exciting cabaret stage show. Both Pippa and Lizzie have super successful singing careers in their own right but coming together as a team and becoming best friends is perfect. They explain that harmonies though difficult are not impossible with a demonstration on the podcast! Pippa and Lizzie are performing at The Pheasantry, Chelsea, London on August 28. To book go to https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/ Pippa and Lizzie also run vocal workshops, you are all invited to bring a song, sing along and perform with a live band. #Cabaret #RadioGorgeous #Showtunes Follow/Contact: FB https://www.facebook.com/pippaandlizzie/ Twitter: @PippaandLizzie Insta: https://www.instagram.com/pippaandlizzie/

Gorgeous Lives: Francoise Malby Anthony & Katja Willemsen, An Elephant In My Kitchen When Francoise Malby refused to share a taxi on a bone-chilling day in London with a scruffy, bearded man, it was the very last time she said no to future husband Lawrence Anthony. So when he said they should buy a game reserve in the Kwa-Zulu-Natal area of South Africa and start conservation work, Francoise said yes. When they received a call asking if they would take a herd of troubled and traumatised and therefore dangerous elephants, they said yes and so started the passionate partnership and adventure of their lives. When Lawrence died suddenly, Francoise was thrown into the deep end of managing all aspects of the game reserve and lodge and protecting her family of friends, colleagues and most importantly the wild animals who call Thula Thula home. www.thulathula.com #AnElephantInMyKitchen #GorgeousEscapes #RadioGorgeous

Great Reads: Anna Mazzola, The Story Keeper with Donna Freed Anna Mazzola excels at creating the atmosphere of her historically set novels. In The Story Keeper, we follow Audrey Hart from 1857 London to the Isle of Skye where the clearances have wreaked havoc in the crofting communities where she is trying to work as a folklorist. Audrey is as embattled as she in enmeshed as girls start going missing. A chilling read for hot summer nights. www.annamazzola.com @Anna_Mazz #TheStoryKeeper

Gorgeous Reads: Chloe Esposito with Donna Freed Chloe has created the epic anti-heroine, Alvina Knightley who discovers that while she may not be a talented poet, she has an uncanny knack for killing people…and she likes it! Bad Alvie is the id unleashed; watch out as her pleasure principle rocks Rome. Chloe and Donna talk about the trilogy that has led to a massive Hollywood deal. @ChloeJEsposito #RadioGorgeous   #Mad #BadAlvie

Rabiah Hussain’s stunning debut play ‘Spun’ recently opened in London to much public and critical acclaim. Rabiah explains why she wrote a play focusing on two girls and their friendship rather than their relationships with men. She discusses her creative process and the ups and downs of ‘vomit drafting’! Rabiah also talks to Corinna about being a ‘South Asian woman from a working class background’ and how going to the theatre wasn’t part of her childhood. Spun is playing at the Arcola Theatre until July 28 2018. www.arcolatheatre.com/event/spun @HussnR @arcolatheatre @Corinna_Radio #theatre #women #friendship #SouthAsian #RadioGorgeous Image (c) Alex Brenner

Gorgeous Lives: Actress Eve Crawford's Crusade on Parliament Eve Crawford is petitioning Parliament to stop lawyers having access to counselling notes in rape and sexual assault cases. After she herself was assaulted, she was contacted by the Rape Crisis charity who while they encouraged her to avail herself of therapy, strictly cautioned her to not get it until after the trial. She was horrified to hear the reason why: her attacker's lawyers could use the counselling notes from her therapy sessions as evidence in her trial. She is driven by a desire to make the lives of other men and women who have been attacked slightly less hellish. Please copy the link to sign her petition here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/223132 It is right that no one should go to prison who isn't guilty, but there are other ways to prove if someone is lying than invading the safe space of therapy after a traumatic assault. #silentnomore

Award winning comedian and broadcaster Rosie Wilby chats to Victoria Pearson. Topics include her new book 'Is Monogamy Dead?' stand up comedy as a form of very public therapy and Conscious Uncoupling.  https://www.rosiewilby.com/ #GorgeousComedy #RosieWilby #radiogorgeous

At last! A novel with a middle aged woman, with grey hair on the front cover is published in the UK. A first and a victory for us women! Ex actor Barbara chats to Josephine about her novel which has been rereleased after 21 years, as it is so relevant to now. Expect tips on how to make yourself laugh and cry for the camera. Buy the book: http://headofzeus.com/books/actresses #RadioGorgeous #Theatre #Novel

At some point every day we catch our reflection and look at our stomach, face or body and we often don’t like what we see. Michelle Elman body confidence coach believes we can change and all become body positive. Buy the book:http://headofzeus.com/books/am-i-ugly #RadioGorgeous #Wellbeing #BodyPositive Follow: Twitter: @ScarredNtScared Insta: ScarredNotScared

Leila talks in-depth to Donna about her life in writing as an award winning novelist and playwright. Leila moved to Aberdeen following her husband with a baby and small child. Even though she had never considered being an author she frequented the library and found solace in the feminist novels she read. Reading inspired Leila to write.  #RadioGorgeous #Author #Syria

Oxford educated journalist Tessa Boase, has now become Britain's leading writer about unknown women in history. Tessa discovered that the RSPB was founded by women who were opposed to dead birds on hats. And these women had been virtually written out of the organisation's early history. The purple feather which Mrs Pankhurst leader of the Suffragettes wore in her hat symbolised the suffragettes glamour and she wore her feathers proudly and put women before birds. Hear Tessa tell Josephine in this in-depth interview how these women's lives clashed and even though one was anti-feminist they both changed the lives of British women and birds forever.  http://tessaboase.com/ ‘Full of fascinating historical detail & colourful characters… A great story beautifully told.’ Kate Humble #Feminism #RadioGorgeous #Birds

Strangers on a train … having sex! Polly is a bit disenchanted with life and sex with a stranger seems like a delicious fantasy until it isn't. There's no such thing as a perfect stranger: neither perfect and perhaps not even a stranger… A thrilling (tube) ride that starts as fantasy and finishes as thriller. #TUBING @kamckeagney #Sex #RadioGorgeous

A sweeping story of love spanning the swinging 60's of London and sultry desert nights in 80's Arizona. When your very identity is under question, how far and in what direction will love pull you? The death of her father sends shock waves through the life of Joy Sheldon and she sets out on a journey, that while she travels thousands of miles, just might bring her home. @NoelleHarrison www.noelleharrison.com #RadioGorgeous #Author #NoelleHarris

Having a child can kill your sex life; find out how Phoebe and Oliver got their mojos back, big time. Josephine chats to best selling Glasgow based author Joanne Bolouri about fantasies, the dating scene and strong Scottish women. #RelightMyFire #RadioGorgeous #Comedy

Do you want more joy in your life? The wonderful top journalist Daisy Buchanan gives us tips and advice on how to live our life well and cleverly. Josephine and Daisy chat about subjects such as how to wash your hair, self care, mindfulness, how to dress, jealousy and much more.  #HowToBeAGrownUp #RadioGorgeous #Wellbeing

Critically acclaimed Rumer is an award winning singer songwriter whose debut single ‘Slow’ became one of 2010’s most requested Radio 2 tracks. Rumer talks to Corinna about how adopting rescue dog Alfie, led to a passion for animal welfare. Candidly open, Rumer also explains how being pregnant and having a baby last year has affected her confidence. After a break from performing, US based Rumer is back in the UK for a couple of very special concerts. Following a guest appearance with Gary Barlow at Blenheim Palace’s Nocturne Live 2018, Rumer will be performing at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club on Tuesday 19 June. @Rumersongs @officialronnies @Corinna_Radio #women #music #RadioGorgeous 

Willfully frumpy Katy Brand comedy star of Katy Brand's Big Ass Show and writer of 'Brenda Monk is Funny' chats with Victoria Pearson. Topics include; her new hit play 3Women, the addictive nature of stand up comedy, working with Kate Moss, religion and feminism in performance. #KatyBrand #RadioGorgeous #StandUp https://www.katybrandofficial.com/ @KatyFBrand

Kirsty Gunn rips it up and starts again with each of her books, wrenching original novels out of her imagination. Her latest, a comedy about the impossible perfection of unrequited love, leaves as much out as in… much like a bikini! www.kirsty-gunn.com #RadioGorgeous #CarolinesBikini #ComedyNovel

I recently took a trip to Marbella, a place I haven’t visited for over fourteen years. Perhaps unfairly known these days as the place where TOWIE and Made In Chelsea vie for beach towels, I went in search of the wellbeing and spiritual side of a place which is known more for its glamour than its soul.  And happily I found it, listen to this podcast to find out how to feed your soul in Marbella.   I stayed at the Villa Solise, (from £3,600 a week, https://theluxuryvillacollection.com/villa-solise/) a stunning home built by a Norwegian family, with excellent taste in art and design. About half hour drive from Malaga airport, a car can be organised by The Luxury Villa Collection to collect you from the airport . As we drove along the central boulevard in Marbella, I noticed there were so many more yoga studios, organic bars and even a gluten-free café on offer. Today’s Marbella has a more relaxed Californian vibe and all the better for it. In many self-catering villas you might order take out, but in this one, the guests are more likely to order yoga instructors and a sports massage. The Luxury Villa Collection has a very switched on concierge service which together with organising the usual airport transfers or private chefs, can also arrange an excellent wellbeing schedule.  Petra, who is the real deal as far as yoga is concerned, will make you feel at ease within the first five minutes, balancing your chakras before you know it, and Penny does the best sports massage I’ve ever experienced.   Alternatively if you are feeling more adventurous, and wish to go to the adventure rather than it come to you, take a three-hour hike up La Concha Mountain, which at 1200m, shadows Marbella and will test your hiking skills and resolve. Start early and ideally go in the Spring or Autumn when the days are cooler and you’ll see some amazing views.  The villa company offers a wide range of activities but the ones which caught my interest, are the deep-sea fishing, where I am told it is possible to catch massive tuna - and Canyoning, where you navigate usually up a waterfall, under and over water, through tunnels and all in a wet suit, looking like a flexible seal – or inflexible walrus. If you are after something more relaxing the Six Senses Spa is a short drive from Villa Solise, although I walked there, as strolling past the Puerto Romano Hotel, there’s a good chance you will spot Dolph Lungren who is an ambassador for the region, or even the odd rock-star during the summer concert season. #Marbella #RadioGorgeous #Travel

Canada is not a mass-market destination. It doesn’t deliver the conventional sun, sand, sea holiday, but instead offers considerably more soul, substance and spirit in the adventures. Some people will not get it, and these people will not choose to visit Canada – but they are missing a trick. Many from the UK visit friends and families there, or head to the Rockies for the experience, Calgary for the cowboys (ok, ranch experience), or Vancouver and the surrounding ski resorts for some of the best skiing in the world. But in the twenty two years I’ve been travel reporting, Canada has always been the place I have drawn to because of the opportunities of adventure and for want of a better word, its energy. I visited Montreal and Quebec, listen here to find out more.  #Canada #RadioGorgeous #Travel

This book is like no other, it let's you think differently, breathe, reflect, relax, let go, trust and live; all through the power of permission. Susie explains her life story and how it led to this gem of a book. Buy the book and more about Susie: https://www.slsourwine.com/ You can buy A Little Book of Permission on US and UK Amazon. #RadioGorgeous #wellbeing #SelfHelp

Sindhu Vee comedy star of BBC Radio 4 and HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU chats with Victoria Pearson about the differences between male and female comedy, gratuitous swearing and how her Family life influences her material. She highlights her comedy influences and makes her predictions for the future of female comedy. http://sindhuvee.com #SindhuVee #Comedy #RadioGorgeous

We all dream of running away with the circus, Lina cleverly created her own female led circus. Mimbre have collaborated with super talented artists to create this explosive and highly entertaining show, suitable for ages 6 to 100. On tour all over the UK now. Unmissable! More info here: http://mimbre.co.uk/shows/ Live in the Square London: https://secretldn.com/live-in-the-square-festival/ #explodedcircus #circus #women

Lorna has been able to see angels since she was 3 years old. Lorna explains how praying for 2 minutes every day can change our hectic lives. She appeals to Women to take time out to feel and pray; then we can have direct access to the divine and spread spirituality to our loved ones. Kind Lorna never pointed out that I called her Laura at the end of the interview! Lorna is on tour now in the UK, details below, don’t miss her. http://lornabyrne.com/ #spirtual #lornabyrne #prayer

Deborah is very concerned about people not truly knowing the practical and psychological reactions to cosmetic procedures. Deborah explains why we should all question ourselves and do extensive research before we pay up for the needle or the knife. Her book gives much needed  impartial advice to help you get the outcome you want.  http://www.cosmeticsupport.com/ #RadioGorgeous #Beauty #Cosmetic

She's famous for her rich, oozing brownies but does Nigella's recipe hold up agains the Real Cooking Housewives of Chiswick: Josephine and Donna. The Cooking Housewives get brown and dirty in the bitchy kitchen. It doesn't get more gooey than this.  #radiogorgeous #nigella #cookinghousewives

Today we are talking all thing VEGAN and who better to find out about how and why from the UK’s leading VEGAN, Karin Ridgers. Karin gave up a high powered job in banking to dedicate her life to spreading the V word. She is the founder of VEGGIEVISION TV, and MAD Promotions and she is the main presenter on VEGFESTUK. She advises celebrities and people like us; how to become vegans. Karin also has her own radio show on Phoenix FM. Expect to give up cheese and honey. You will always find outstanding women on RADIO GORGEOUS #Vegan #RadioGorgeous #health

Ever fancied walking the most famous pilgrimage in the world EL CAMINO? You certainly don't have to be religious as Corinna found out when she interviewed founder of Radio Gorgeous, Josephine Pembroke. Josephine went with https://www.macsadventure.com/ For even more amazing women go to www.radiogorgeous.com @Corinna_Radio #ElCamino #GorgeousEscapes #Spain

Michelle adores Marilyn, in fact this is her sixth book about her. The book is called The Girl, The Seven Year Itch & The birth of an unlikely feminist. Hollywood expert Michelle explains how and why. #MarilynMonroe #RadioGorgeous #Feminism

Georgia Coleridge unearths and explains chakras and past life regression on this illuminating podcast with Josephine Pembroke. Georgia has been psychic since she was a child, it took her a while to accept her calling; she lived in a house full of ghosts and found out she had been a bishop with a horrific death before she finally accepted her fate as a healer. #Healer #RadioGorgeous #Chakras

The ancient art of looking to the skies for answers has moved into the modern mainstream with more and more of us turning to astrology to help us understand and structure our lives. Jo Carnegie and Josephine discuss how astrology can help us to live more mindfully, trust our instinct and fulfil our potential. To read more about the issues we’ve talked about today, go to the May edition of IN THE MOMENT MAGAZINE On sale now in Waitrose, WHSmith & Sainsbury’s. #Astrology #RadioGorgeous #Wellbeing

Lindsey Fitzharris, The Butchering Art with Donna Freed Shortlisted for the Wellcome Book Prize, Lindsey's The Butchering Art is a propulsive dramatisation of Joseph Lister's quest to transform the grisly world of Victorian Medicine. www.drlindseyfitzharris.com @DrLindseyFitz

Do you want to change and heal your life? Healer Emma talks us through the stones, tells us how we can develop intuition and she does a meditation that we can all follow. Buy the book: THE POWER OF CRYSTAL HEALING by Emma Lucy Knowles #healer #RadioGorgeous #MindBodySpirit

Is it time for a new deck of Tarot cards? Cosmologist Alison Chester Lambert has studied the Ancient Greek world and found new idols and gods who resonate with our 21 Century lives. Good gods, bad gods, decadent and naughty gods. Yes please! #Tarot #RadioGorgeous #MindBodySpirit

S. K. Perry, Let Me Be Like Water with Donna Freed Poet and author, Sarah Perry has written a poetic novel about grief and growing up. Set in the achingly painful and chaotic year after Holly's partner of 5 years dies, the novel explores what it is for a young woman to accept her grief and find a way to move forward supported by friends and family - old and new - magic and the buoyancy of water. @sarahperry #Novel #RadioGorgeous #Grief

Heather Morris, The Tattoist of Auschwitz with Donna Freed It was important to Lale Sokolov, who survived Auschwitz by working as the tattooist, marking each entrant to the camp, that someone who had no preconceptions tell his story. And so Heather Morris spent many hours over many months listening to Lale, hearing his story of survival and his extraordinary love story.  #TattoistOfAuschwitz #LaleSokolov

Imagine eating carbs, olive oil and pasta every day and feeling and looking gorgeous. Stressed out Londoner Kamin went to live in Florence for a couple of months, she then discovered Bella Figura and her life changed forever. Learn how to live the beautiful life here. (By the way, ten years later she is still in Florence). Buy the book: Bella Figura is published by Bloomsbury #Italy #RadioGorgeous #BellaFigura

Silla Bjerrum, Robata: Japanese Home Grilling with Donna Freed We catch up with chef and cookbook author, Silla Bjerrum as she takes over the kitchen at Charlottes W5, serving food from her latest cookbook. After mastering sushi, where to cut is to cook, Silla has turned to robata - meaning 'fireside cooking' where meat, fish and seasonal vegetables are traditionally skewered and grilled over binchotan coals which reach temperatures of 600 degrees. The pure heat creates sensational flavours which she pairs with fresh salads, sides, desserts and drinks. Just as she did at the sushi bar, Grill GRRRL Silla redresses the gender imbalance as she sizzles at the barbecue. www.sillabjerrum.com @SillaBjerrum #Japan #RadioGorgeous #Food

Ex stand up Sally gives us the confidence to stop using synthetic hormones in our body and get our HRT from plants and beans. She encourages us all to have a ‘bean habit’. She explains the history of HRT and why the menopause is a modern phenomenon and how different cultures don’t even have a word for menopause as they don’t have them! She also tells us how to make bone broth and other healthy eating ideas. Buy the book: Grow Your Own HRT #Nutrition #RadioGorgeous #Menopause #hormones

Barbara is fascinated with the female face, she researches, photographs and studies her sitter for hours, she goes to her studio and over six to eight hours and paints her subject with vibrancy and passion. Barbara adores oils and layers her paintings with gooey paint. Her mark making is gestural and painterly, her colour palette is unique. GORGEOUS is on at The Rebecca Hossack Gallery from Thursday May 3 until Saturday 26 May 2018. Rebecca Hossack, Conway Street Gallery, 2a Conway Street, London W1 6BA http://bhoogeweegen.com/ Follow Barbara's fabulous art https://www.instagram.com/barbaraprideaux/ #Artist #RadioGorgeous #WomeninArt

Imagine a wild flower meadow bursting with scents and delicate flowers and grasses swaying in the breeze, a mineral and silver rich stream trickles past you. This is where Amly face mist is created on an organic farm in East Sussex. Try it and be gorgeous. https://amlybotanicals.com/ #beauty #RadioGorgeous #wellbeing

There is no stronger bond than blood. Guilt is unputdownable, this thriller is edgy, exciting and plausible. Listen to Amanda tell Josephine how and why. Author of the week on Radio Gorgeous. Guilt is published by Avon Books and available now from all major. supermarket and book shops in the UK.  Buy here: http://www.avonbooks.co.uk/products/guilt/ #Thriller #radiogorgeous #twins

Nikki Pierce explains how to make your flowers look romantic, beautiful and vintage. Nikki has amazing clients which include: Dolce & Gabbana, Coach, Elle Magazine and Issey Miake, based in West London she tells us how her business has flourished. http://www.petalandgrace.com/ #RadioGorgeous #Flowers #Florist For more interesting interviews go to www.radiogorgeous.com

Author of the Week: Bonnie MacBird, Unquiet Spirits with Donna Freed The second of Bonnie MacBird's faithful, full length Sherlock Holmes novels is infused with the ghostly presences of the past history of the MacLaren whiskey family and Sherlock himself. The explosive adventure travels through London, the Cote d'Azur and the Highlands. Bonnie brings all her creative zeal to whatever she does: she is a Hollywood screenwriter (Tron), won 3 Emmys for her documentaries, has been an actor, etc.; she has lovingly immersed herself in the period (and yes, she has a flat in Baker Street!). The fruits of her labours and all the historical annotations can be found on her website. www.macbird.com @macbird #Radio_Gorgeous  #UnquietSpirits #Sherlock

Dr Marilyn Glenville is a nutritionist and psychologist. She can help women back to health when all traditional medicines have failed. https://www.marilynglenville.com/ #hormones #menopause #radiogorgeous

We all know that positivity and kind thoughts are the key to our wellbeing, but getting in touch with our shadow side can actually help us to find a sense of balance. Wellbeing expert Jo Carnegie and Josephine discuss why accepting all of our feelings – anger, frustration, jealously… too – is the way to a healthy and positive frame of mind. To read more mindful ways to live your life well go to the April edition of IN THE MOMENT MAGAZINE On sale now in Waitrose, WHSmith & Sainsbury’s. Explore: http://www.calmmoment.com/magazines/in-the-moment/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/inthemomentmag/ #relationships #wellbeing #radiogorgeous You will always find amazing women on http://radiogorgeous.com/

Holly Black, The Cruel Prince with Donna Freed Holly Black is the prolific writer of young adult fantasy fiction: she is best known for The Spiderwick Chronicles (with Tony DiTerlizzi), The Modern Faerie Tale series and the Magesterium series (with Cassandra Clare). The Cruel Prince is the propulsive first book in another series: The Folk of the Air and bridges the human world and Faerie. @hollyblack #CruelPrince #RadioGorgeous #Fiction #Author  For more information: https://www.thenovl.com/cruelprince http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/

Effervescent Patti Boulaye was the winner of the last ever 'New Faces' show in 1978. Patti's incredible life started when she was born in a taxi in Nigeria, she literally fell into show business on holiday in England. And she ended up in the eponymous musical hair. Patti is amazing, she was awarded an OBE for her charity work for the Queen. After this you can always buy the hard copy, her autobiography, Faith of a Child. Patti is back on the stage with her new show, Billie & Me. To buy the book and about her show go to: https://www.pattiboulaye.com/ And for even more daring women go to http://radiogorgeous.com/ #RadioGorgeous #PattiBoulaye #Showbusiness

Tips and stories to help you find out your character traits which can be a help or a hindrance. Kim Morgan MD of Barefoot coaching gives us sound advice for our careers and life. Contact https://www.barefootcoaching.co.uk/about-us #Coaching #LifeChange #RadioGorgeous

Gorgeous Reads: Madeleine Reiss, Before We Say Goodbye with Donna Freed A perfect tearjerker for Mother's Day. Scott is only 19, but his heart transplant is failing. His mother has always put everything aside to care for him, but what will she do when he's gone. Scott has a plan to find someone for her to love. #MadeleineReiss #Fiction #radiogorgeous

Author of the Week: Alex Hourston, Love After Love with Donna Freed Alex's latest trixy heroine is a mother, therapist, wife, sister, daughter and now lover. Despite what she thinks, she cannot have it all when her various roles collide. Alex Hourston excels at propulsive and emotional explorations of the internal lives of women. @alex_hourston #loveafterlove www.faber.co.uk #author #fiction #radiogorgeous

Fashion historian and digital editor for The Stylist magazine tells us how and why she chose 100 renegade women to grace the pages of her riveting book. Harriet explains that trousers were too shocking, because they show your crutch! With beautiful illustrations by Alice Skinner. Published by Headline Publishing #IWD2018 #RadioGorgeous #4thwavefeminism Never miss our infamous podcasts sign up here: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/

Gorgeous Lives: Linda Nolan, From My Heart with Donna Freed After all the drama: the Nolan Sisters break up, her sister and husband died, she was caught out as a benefits cheat, her own breast cancer and depression, Linda bears all and embraces life in the face of secondary breast cancer. Donna makes a suggestion for the bucket list: learn to drive!  You can ALWAYS find amazing women on www.radiogorgeous.com Sign up for our infamous podcasts: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #radiogorgeous #LindaNolan #LifeStory

Would you like a naturally uplifting massage for the face and mind? Rooted in Ayurvedic principles, Lucinda’s dry, sixty minute, fully clothed face and neck massage is powerful, yet deeply relaxing. It can reduce wrinkles and tighten and tone facial muscles. www.yuvafacemassage.com #facemassage #antiageing #radiogorgeous For even more spectacular women and more info about this podcast go to: www.radiogorgeous.com

To celebrate International Women's Day, New York Times best selling author Julia Pierpoint and British artist Manjit Thapp have created a must have handbook of 100 secular female 'Saints.' These women broke ground, broke ceilings and broke moulds. Saints on the book cover are from left to right,  Nina Simone, Frida Kahlo and Amelia Earhart.  The Little Book of Feminist Saints is published by Virago in the UK. And in the USA by Random House. #InternationalWomensDay2018 #feminism #Women For even more breaking women, never miss a podcast on www.radiogorgeous.com

Gorgeous Entertainment: Karena Johnson, Director Female Parts: Shorts with Donna Freed Karena Johnson talks about Hoxton Hall's female centred festival culminating in three short plays she is directing: A Woman Alone, The Immigrant and A Mother. Each of these one woman pieces play with stereotype and women's roles: wife, mother, immigrant that also reflect members of the Hackney community. Female Parts: Shorts at Hoxton Hall 13 March to 31 March www.hoxtonhall.co.uk @HoxtonHall #HoxtonHall #radiogorgeous #women

Does your mind refuse to switch off at night? Does sleep sometimes feel like a distant dream? Sarah Plater suffered from chronic insomnia for a decade, before discovering that everything she needed to cure her sleeplessness was within her all along. Sarah and Josephine chat about Sarah’s insight and Sarah shares her simple techniques to help everyone overcome insomnia. To read more about the issues we’ve talked about today, go to the Spring edition of IN THE MOMENT MAGAZINE On sale now in Waitrose, WHSmith, Sainsbury’s & Tesco. Explore: http://www.calmmoment.com/magazines/in-the-moment/ Follow:https://www.instagram.com/inthemomentmag/  #relationships #wellbeing #podcast You will always find amazing women on Radio Gorgeous http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #Wellbeing #Insomnia #RadioGorgeous #InTheMomentMagazine

Gorgeous Reads: Katie Fforde, A Country Escape with Donna Freed Katie's latest heroine, Fran, moves to the country to run a dairy farm, only problem: petrified of cows! As per usual, there are some other obstacles but both Fran and Katie, show their love of the countryside and its unique environments. Katie also explains how she navigated the BBC's Moral Maze. @KatieFforde #ACountryEscape #RadioGorgeous #Romance

Fern and Josephine get comfy on the sofa and chat away about Fern's latest novel Coming Home, set in her beloved Cornwall. Fern also tells us how she finally seduced Phil her husband when working on Ready, Steady, Cook. Fern also opens up about her true character traits. #RadioGorgeous #books #Women Buy the book:https://www.harpercollins.co.uk/9780007563005/coming-home For even more amazing interviews go to: http://radiogorgeous.com/

I’ve just returned from the TENUTA DI MURLO murlo estate. It’s a good two hour drive from Rome airport, or half an hour from Perugia if you fly Ryan Air Enzo, the driver picked me up. Carrying a large card which said ‘Tucher’ – I have had so many names over the past twenty years – Ticker, Tiger, Tooler, Tusher – I quite liked Tucher. Enzo is the driver for the murlo estate, and turns the two hour drive into just over an hour. The estate itself is 6000 hectares of hillside, valley and more hillside. Driving even at speed to the destination, I did not fail to see the stunning hill top towns of San Gemini, Spoletto, Gobbio, Todi, Cortona, all of which are easily doable from the base at murlo. Five villas, with a fishing lodge, and walks which will challenge all levels of hiker, trekker or whatever they want to call themselves these days, I visited in November, when the leaves were about to turn. They were starting to drop like confetti from the trees, celebrating a hot summer, when the wine this year would be excellent. The trees seemed to laugh and applaud by turn as I walked down the pathways, which Enzo made light of on his way to my villa, El Torro. The villas host anything from six to twelve guests and vary in price and size. They each have pools and views, Santa Croce arguably boasting the best, as it is the highest and largest, but I loved my villa mainly because I arrived at night and woke up to an overwhelmingly beautiful vista of hillside, upon hillside of forest, and hill top village. The silence is stunning, you live the quiet here. This is Italy at its best. I visited Assisi for the day and found myself musing around the narrow cobbled streets and buying a ceramic hand painted plate – broken on transit alas – and visiting the main church which had an incredible atmosphere and energy which the others seemed to lack. I found my way, almost by accident to the Eremo Carceri, which is a small monastery perched on a hillside – literally – where St Francis of Assisi lived. The monastery is beautiful but it is the walk which is mind blowing. Much has been written, sung, alliterated about Italian architecture but its willderness in the Umbrian hills is mind blowing. There is a TV with sky, but turning it on is like a impertinence to the surroundings. The birds visit, the light is primed for an artist to paint a masterpiece or at least give it a go. There’s a golf course a five minute drive away – ask Enzo – and a fishing lodge which is so beautiful I want to have one in my place in France. I just need a lake with fish. The estate has its own waterfall, and restaurant il Caldaro, which serves the rustic Umbrian cuisine – but with flair. The wine cellar is very good –you can go on wine tastings, and chocolate tastings, but I still kept coming back to the peace. And the walks. The estate provides picnics and tours of the local villages if you wish, golf days too – beware hole number eight – they all write about hole number eight - as well as yoga and pilates in your villa. Breakfast, lunch and supper will be served by silent swan-like staff who all make it look effortless. I have found my perfect outdoor break in the heart of Italy.  http://www.murlo.com/the-estate/ Never miss a gorgeous podcast: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #GorgeousEscapes #Italy #radiogorgeous

What do you fancy? Trekking in the snowy mountains or a dining in a hip barber shop/cafe in buzzing Lisbon. Take your pick, Sarah Tucker has done the research for you. For all the information in this interview go to http://radiogorgeous.com/ #weekendbreak #travel #radiogorgeous

Your Mother is a princess and your uncle should be the Serbian king. You are a born in New York and raised in the UK. You think having your own palace and being surrounded by antiques is normal. Meet Christina Oxenberg she tells us the true story about her extraordinary family history  of murder, assassinations and displaced aristocrats. And as I left her today, she was going for tea with her cousins at Kensington Palace. #royals #Serbia #RadioGorgeous

Artist Setsuko ONO with Donna Freed Setsuko Ono, younger sister of Yoko Ono, grew up and was educated in Japan, Europe and the USA. Following in her father's footsteps, she worked for the World Bank while also studying art formally. She started exhibiting once she retired in 2003 and her first exhibition was at the Havana Biennal. setsuko-ono.squarespace.com #Artist #RadioGorgeous #Art

Gorgeous Wellbeing: Self-Care for the Real World by Nadia Narain & Katia Narain Phillips with Donna Freed After years of fads and the shoulds and shouldn'ts of self-improvement/punishment, sisters Nadia (yoga teacher to the stars) and Katia (raw food restauranteur) yearned for a kinder approach to life; one that included self-love and self-care. They believe that taking care of ourselves as we would a child, a lover or a best friend makes us better at doing just that. It's easy: just dance, dance, dance! www.nadianarain.com www.nectarcafe.co.uk @nadianarain @katianarainphillips #selfcare #RadioGorgeous #KateMoss #Wellbeing

Are you always second-guessing your actions and worrying that you didn’t behave in a certain way, fretting about upsetting or offending and running everything you do through a filter of whether you are being ‘good’ and ‘pleasing’? Relationships expert Natalie Lue & Josephine discuss why it’s time to stop playing The Good Girl and start being yourself instead. To read more about the issues we’ve talked about today, go to the February edition of IN THE MOMENT MAGAZINE On sale now in Waitrose, WHSmith & Sainsbury’s. Explore: http://www.calmmoment.com/magazines/in-the-moment/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/inthemomentmag/ #wellness #Wellbeing #RadioGorgeous #MindBodySpirit

Time to be honest with yourself, you do know if you are drinking too much. It could be due to pressures or simply boredom. World renowned hypnotist explains how and why her 7 day programmes works. She also talks about anxiety and other emotional problems. www.georgiafoster.com #Hypnotherapy #AlcoholAware #wellbeing #radiogorgeous You can always find amazing women on Radio Gorgeous, the UK's first female podcasters

How does one survive abuse, alcoholism and a wild mother? Listen to this tantalising life story of courage and grit. Mother Anguish, A Memoir is published by Quartet. #HighSociety #Royals #Abuse #RadioGorgeous

Psychic crystal expert and healer Sara Doone explains to Josephine, what are crystals, their inner magic and how to use them. She also talks about how we are all psychic and how she developed her skills. Contact Sara www.theintuitivepathfinder.co.uk.  #crystals #healer #radiogorgeous

Gorgeous Entertainment: Emma Hall, Producer: Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties Emma has a mission: produce powerfully entertaining and though provoking theatre that addresses gender imbalances and encourages young people to work in all aspects of the theatre. As Peter Hall's daughter, she didn't really have a choice but her production company, Antic Face, which she founded with Charlie Parham, champions new writers with different voices. Their latest production will be the UK premier of Jen Silverman's play and will be at the Southwark Playhouse January 24 - February 17. www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/show/collective-rage/ #Theatre #RadioGorgeous #CollectiveRage @emma_sophy @anticface @CollectiveRage

Jackie Lynch, Nutritionist: Va Va Voom, The 10-Day Energy Diet with Donna Freed Tired of feeling tired all the time? Embarrassed about how many times: I'm so stressed, I'm so tired… comes out of your mouth? Nutritionist Jackie Lynch offers a 10, reboot/kick start to get you va va vooming back into action. Eat your way out of the duldrums! Jackie Lynch, Registered Nutritional Therapist www.well-well-well.co.uk @WellWellWellUK #VaVaVoom  #Wellness #Nutrition #radiogorgeous

How do I empower myself after a trauma? Was the question Belinda asked herself. She delved into her attic and found her treasure box of jewels and has created her own inspiring philosophy to live by. www.sevenjewelsoflife.com #wisdom #empowerment #women #radiogorgeous

Everyone needs a headshot now from LinkedIn to your passport. Find out how to present your best side and stop that drooping eyebrow with the skillful, west London based photographer Teresa Walton. Photograph of Josephine Pembroke and Donna Freed taken by Teresa. Contact: www.teresawaltonphotos.com Insta: @teresawaltonphotos #Headshots #Photographer #RadioGorgeous

Rediscover your core values (and how to stay true to them) with relationships expert Natalie Lue & Josephine. We each have our criteria for the perfect partner but what we think we want from our relationships can often sabotage what we actually need. Natalie and Josephine discuss how to tune into your core values to help you become more of who you really are and choose the right people, experiences and opportunities for you. To read more about the issues we’ve talked about today, go to the February edition of IN THE MOMENT MAGAZINE On sale now in Waitrose, WHSmith & Sainsbury’s. Explore: http://www.calmmoment.com/magazines/in-the-moment/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/inthemomentmag/ #relationships #wellbeing #podcast  For even more amazing wellbeing podcasts sign up: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/

Women! It is our responsibility to get equal pay. Listen to business coach Nicole Soames from Diadem tell us how. #genderpaygap #womenpay #wagediscrimination

Death is a taboo subject which is very final. Margareta has come to terms with this and embraces it’s problems with a practical, life enhancing idea; Death Cleaning. She talks to Josephine about her life, her book, and her love of cats. The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning is published by Canongate Books. #deathcleaning #wellbeing  #deathcleaning #wellbeing #radiogorgeous #sweden

Have you ever celebrated Burns Night? Josephine and Donna talk poetry, the difference between turnips and swede and new year 2018. This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in January 2018 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. #sainsburysmag #recipe #venison #scotland For more amazing podcasts sign up: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #BurnsNight #recipe #Venison

One in three of us are embarrassed to admit that we feel lonely, and while loneliness often makes us feel like we’re a misfit, it just takes a small change in attitude to overcome this modern-day epidemic. Jo and Josephine discuss how to turn loneliness into an invitation to connect to those creative, passionate and unexplored parts of ourselves. To read more about the issues we’ve talked about today, go to the January edition of IN THE MOMENT MAGAZINE On sale now in Waitrose, WHSmith & Sainsbury’s. Explore: http://www.calmmoment.com/magazines/in-the-moment/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/inthemomentmag/ For even more amazing wellbeing podcasts sign up: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #loneliness #wellbeing #radiogorgeous #Inthemoment

We have all dreamed of saving the planet, but we don't do anything about it. Ruth Pavey had a vision to plant trees, so she bought a dilapidated wood on the Somerset Levels. Her adventures include rough living, using a chainsaw and learning about orchards. she had now created an idyllic space for nature and humans. A Wood of One's Own by Ruth Pavey is published by Duckworth. #Nature #gardening #somerset Never miss a podcast: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/

Mexican ‘pulled’ turkey with rice in The Gorgeous Kitchen with Josephine & Donna - A Sainsbury's Magazine Recipe Don't you want something zingy after all that rich food at Xmas? Use that left over turkey for a quick 20 minute utltra tasty super easy recipe that will liven up those jaded taste buds. This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in December 2017 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. #sainsburysmag #recipe #turkey #leftovers For more amazing podcasts sign up: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/

Can you breathe your way through the menopause? Get in touch with your sensual self. Learn practical one to one advice from menopause doctor Dr Amalia, should I take HRT? Or bio-identical hormones? Have 3 days of bliss at Bovey Castle in Devon at the end of January. Find out more about the retreat: http://www.sophiebenge.com/new-page-3 Kalindi Jordan: http://theartofthesensualwoman.com/ Dr Amalia: https://www.gracebelgravia.com/medical/ageing-well/bio-identical-hormones-and-the-menopause/. Extraordinary women on Radio Gorgeous www.radiogorgeous.com #menopause #wellness #retreat

Josephine meets one of the most successful authors in the world Barbara Taylor Bradford at the Dorchester hotel, Barbara's home in London. Barbara wrote A Woman of Substance in her late 30’s, it ranks as one of the top-ten bestselling novels of all-time. To date, she has written 36 novels — all bestsellers on both sides of the Atlantic. Barbara was born in Yorkshire, Leeds and has lived a fairytale life herself. She left school at started her career as a typist at the Yorkshire Post, she became a journalist and moved down to London when she was 20 and became the fashion editor of Woman magazine, then she became a columnist and expert on interior design. In 1961 Barbara had a blind date with an American film producer whom she married in 1963 and she has lived permanently in the states since then. Barbara has had a spectacular career, she has an OBE. In 2017, Bradford was recognised as one of 90 "Great Britons" to commemorate The Queen's 90th birthday. Josephine talks with Barbara about her life, her books and her beloved Yorkshire. Buy the books UK: http://www.barbarataylorbradford.co.uk/ Buy the books USA: http://www.barbarataylorbradford.com/ radiogorgeous.com #barbarataylorbradford #bestselling #romance #radiogorgeous

Betsy decided in her 40s that is was time to heal her body. She is now in full flow of her life force, she tells us her story and how we can incorporate bliss into our everyday lives. #Orgasm #Healing #Women More about Betsy: http://www.betsyblankenbaker.com/ Even more amazing women here: http://radiogorgeous.com/

David deVire explores the ongoing impact on our modern world of our history, the results of medical and social research, the hopes and fears of real women and investigates the potential for radical change in the structure of society. For some it may be a dream of Utopia, for others, a nightmare of Armageddon. David talks to Josephine Pembroke about his findings. #gender #women #manweek #radiogorgeous

Charlie was brought up by a homosexual father and lesbian mother. They were also aristocrats, listen to his moving and amusing life story here. #memoir #aristocrat #LBGT Buy the book: https://www.zuleika.london/product-page/charley-s-woods-sex-sorrow-and-a-spiritual-quest-in-snowdonia Never miss a podcast: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/

Celebrity biographer Sean Smith tells us amazing facts and stories about George Michael, one of the most successful popstars of all time. #GeorgeMichael #pop #celebrity Buy the book: https://www.harpercollins.co.uk/9780008155636/george Never miss a podcast: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/

Gorgeous Entertainment: Ellyn Daniels' Emotional Terrorism with Donna Freed In her one-woman show, Ellyn Daniels charts her life of Paris runways; ballet dancing; world travel; parties at Hollywood mansions and the dark underbelly of this seemingly glamorous life: bulimia; blacking out; and sitting on the precipice of suicide. Drayton Arms Pub & Theatre December 5 - 9 www.ellyndaniels.com

GORGEOUS LIVES: Photographer Ian Hoskin, Ladies First with Donna Freed Ladies First is a photographic essay first undertaken by Ian for his thesis project but put aside. He came across the images 30 years later and realised how little had changed. Meaningful change can only come from dialogue; the twinned images and phrases - not the opinions of the photographer! - highlight the trap of gender stereotypes. #GenderPayGap www.ianhoskin.co.uk @iandhoskin https://www.facebook.com/ian.hoskin Never miss a podcast: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/

GORGEOUS READS: Nicola Upson, Nine Lessons with Donna Freed Nicola Upson weaves fact and fiction throughout her Josephine Tey mysteries; she incorporates what is known of the real life Golden Age crime writer and casts her in the role of detective. Upson's triumph is to not only resurrect historical crimes cleverly and enjoyably but to create an engaging series of books that can stand alone. #crime #NicolaUpson #radiogorgeous

GORGEOUS ENTERTAINMENT: Director Olivia Jacobs, The Gruffalo's Child with Donna Freed Olivia first co-directed The Gruffalo as a travelling show in a fringe basement but my look how it's grown. Her production company, Tall Stories which she co-founded with Toby Mitchell in 1997 is now bringing The Gruffalo's Child to the West End. Previews for The Gruffalo's Child start on November 22 and the show runs through January 7 at The Lyric Theatre on Shaftsbury Avenue. www.tallstories.org.uk @gruffchildlive @TallStoriesNews

An in-depth interview with the UKs leading menopause warriors who want to change the change! Josephine Pembroke talks to Samantha Evans from Jo Divine sex toys, Sam is an ex nurse and writer and commentator on all things sexual – especially women over 40. And Diane Danzebrink who is a life coach and therapist. She is a member of the British Menopause Society Women’s Voices Involvement Panel. She is a lay spokesperson on Menopause for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and an ambassador for the British Menopause Society. www.jodivine.com www.menopausesupport.co.uk #menopause #sex #women You will always find extraordinary women on Radio Gorgeous

Gorgeous Riot: Maria Alyokhina of Pussy Riot with Donna Freed Saatchi Gallery: Art Riot: Post-Soviet Actionism showcasing 25 years of Russian protest art from November 16 - December 31, 2017 Pussy Riot went viral after Maria Alyokhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova were imprisoned for performing for 40 seconds in Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Savior. She talks about the importance of fighting for freedom and keeping that protest real. @pussyriot @MariaAlyokhina #pussyriot www.saatchigallery.com @saatchi_gallery

Lover of musicals and observer of quirky family relationships, author Susie Boyt discusses death, mourning and how it feels to belong and feel at home in a capital city. Buy the book: https://www.littlebrown.co.uk/books/detail.page?isbn=9780349008905 #Love&Fame #SusieBoyt #Witty #Fiction #London Even more amazing women: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/

You’re not alone if the festive season brings you down rather than cheers you up, and it’s ok to feel this way. Jo and Josephine talk about the warm and cosy side of Christmas – and explore the sadness and stress that the season can also bring: how it feels if you have lost a loved one, how to handle difficult relatives and family feuds, how loneliness and illness can affect us at this time of year –and practical solutions to get the best out of your Christmas. To read more about the issues we’ve talked about today, go to the December edition of IN THE MOMENT MAGAZINE On sale now in Waitrose, WHSmith & Sainsbury’s. Explore: http://www.calmmoment.com/magazines/in-the-moment/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/inthemomentmag/ For even more amazing podcasts sign up: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #Xmas #Wellbeing #Therapy

Studying anthropology was the inspiration for Zainab to invent her original editorial community. She draws stunning ancient, ethnic designs in henna over a very modern cup of Western coffee. https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandhenna/ Insta: @coffeandhenna #community #coffeandhenna #hennartist

The no nonsense philosophy for smart girls who want to smash it. Nicola Findlay talks to Josephine about her amazing new book. Insta: @nicolafindlayTCD #livelikeyougiveafuck #womenempowerment #positive #radiogorgeous http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/

Author of the Week: Graeme Macrae Burnet, The Accident on the A35 with Donna Freed Returning to Radio Gorgeous' Man Week is Man Booker Prize Shortlisted author Graeme Macrae Burnet. In his third novel, he himself returns to the scene of the crime (or lack thereof) in the drear town of Saint- Louis where he explores the freedoms and limitations of small town life in this wonderfully clever literary mystery. @GMacraeBurnet graememacraeburnet.wordpress.com #crimefiction Never miss a podcast: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/

One in five women suffer from this illness in the UK but no one talks about it. Sarah Tucker talks to psychotherapist Kate Hudson Hall about vaginismus. #vaginismus #wellbeing #women Contact Kate: www.wiseblueowl.co.uk

How often do you write everyday? Do you write emails, texts or good old fashioned letters? If you do, then Caroline Taggart is here to take us through how to write properly and make more sense. #Grammar #Writing #books

OMG who can resist this combo? Bailey's, cheesecake and melted white and milk chocolate. An easy Xmas gift or a fun, indulgent treat for you! This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in November 2017 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. #sainsburysmag #recipe For more amazing podcasts sign up: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #Truffles #Chocolate #Desert #Recipe

Visionary and facilitator for women globally Lynne Franks talks to Josephine about her latest venture Power of 7. Now based in Somerset Lynne invites us all to her party, expect dancing, yoga, wellbeing and healthy food. www.lynnefranks.com #Women #Powerof7 #Workshops

Do you know your Cox from your Gala? We are talking apples here, live from Southwell Bramley Apple Festival in Nottinghamshire. Suzannah Starkey is an apple grower with a vision, inventive and creative she is taking eating and cooking apples and turning them into juices, crisps and healthy sugar free sweets. www.johnstarkey.co #Apples #Bramleys #food #business

Author of the Week: Kate Griffin: Kitty Peck and the Daughter of Sorrow with Donna Freed The third of four in the Kitty Peck Mysteries finds our plucky heroine (a la Vanity Fair's Becky Sharp from the gutter) in charge of the Paradise empire of music halls and various other criminal enterprises inherited from Lady Ginger. She has inherited various people and bad habits from Lady Ginger along with the empire as well as some serious dangerous connections.... a boisterous adventure through the squalid glamour of Victorian London that stands alone but makes you want to read the series from the beginning while you wait for number 4. https://www.faber.co.uk/author/kate-griffin/ @KateAGriffin #Writer #Literary #Novel

Want your own dance partner who can give whirl you around the dancefloor? Look no further, Josephine met Jenni Kravitz the founder of SIMPLY DANCING PARTNERS and learnt a few steps in a short time. She could have danced all night! https://www.simplydancingpartners.co.uk/ballroom-dancing-professional-partners #danceclasses #professionaldancepartners #Strictly #Ballroom For more fun go to www.radiogorgeous.com

Donna visited York, capitol of Yorkshire. She visited The National Railway Museum, York Minister and of course Betty's for tea and cake. #York #Yorkshire #Vikings

The latest trend in travel is therapy holidays. A step more than a yoga retreat or hotel with a gym and massage therapist, therapy travel has emerged as a response to an emotional tsunami of anxiety caused and compounded by everything from global – brexit-trump-korea as well as personal - financial, relationship, age, health, empty nester related issues. The key to finding the best options is to do due diligence on the instructors and therapists. Follow them and then choose the destination. The destination adds diversion, sunshine and sea but the location is there to enhance the experience of the therapy rather than the other way round. So google the name of the instructor or therapist before you book the holiday. And find out what you need – try it out before you go. Not all therapists are the same even if they practice the same therapy. The same goes with counselling. So just because it didn’t work with one therapist doesn’t mean the therapy itself, doesn’t work. And vice versa. Just because you have had a good experience with hypnotherapy at home, doesn’t mean having it overseas will be better or even the same. Here is some suggestions. Thelifechangepeople.com www.intensive-therapy.com www.healingholidays.co.uk www.theretreatcompany.com www.skyros.com www.therapyretreats.com www.therapyinibiza.com www.inshapetravel.com www.healthandfitnesstravel.com www.wellbeingescapes.com www.thehealthyholidaycompany.com For more info go to www.radiogorgeous.com #therapy #holiday

Josephine goes on board a small ship to Boston, NYC, Washington and Charleston. She naturally learns about American history and culture. Josephine sailed with Noble Caledonia the world experts in small ship cruising. #USA #Cruising #ships

Rock Bottom were a trio of solo singers from the theatre world who took on the world of rock. Then their original idea was stolen and the long process of suing and healing took place. Annabel tells Josephine the moving story in detail. Buy the book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Annabel-Leventon/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3AAnnabel%20Leventon #musicals #music #stardom

Interested in fitness, health and people? This could be the job for you. Entrepreneur Julie Robinson explains how Move It or Lose It is a super fun way of earning money and inspiring the elderly. #fitness #seniors #jobs

Fashion & lifestyle journalist Alyson Walsh gives us inspirational advice on how to have style; jump into jumpsuits and avoid frills and towering heels. www.thatsnotmyage.com More amazing women here www.radiogorgeous.com #style #fashion #thatsnotmyage

Gorgeous Reads: Elizabeth Kostova The Shadow Land with Donna Freed From the #1 bestselling author of The Historian comes an engrossing novel that spans the past and the present—and unearths the dark secrets of Bulgaria, a beautiful and haunted country. www.elizabethkostova.com #Bulgaria #TheShadowLand #historicalthriller

Gorgeous Entertainment: Philippa Adams, Senior Director of Saatchi Gallery and Curator of Iconoclasts: Art Out of the Mainstream and artists Alexi Williams-Wynn and Kate MccGwire with Donna Freed www.saatchigallery.com @saatchigallery insta: kate_mccgwire #alexiwilliamswynn

Author of the Week: Sarah Franklin, SHELTER, with Donna Freed Set in the Forest of Dean in the spring of 1944, Shelter is the debut novel from Sarah Franklin, 2 time judge of the Costa Short Story Award, founder & host of Short Stories Aloud and lecturer in publishing at Oxford Brooks . The Forest provides refuge, if not shelter, for Connie, a lumberjill for the Women's Timber Corps and Seppe, an Italian prisoner of war. While their meeting sparks new beginnings, they both harbour deep secrets... The delightful Sarah shares her insights into storytelling and the lure of the Forest. @SarahEFranklin @BonnierZaffre @CostaBookAwards @PubOxford #SHELTER

Gorgeous Kitchen: Sainsbury's Recipe: Mummified Sausage Pie Prepare for Halloween and Bonfire Night with this spooky sausage pie. Our version came out more spooky than artful but tasted delicious. Josephine and Donna bemoan the passing of Donna's beloved cat, Mademoiselle Poxy. This is a Sainsbury's Magazine recipe and can be found in the October issue of Sainsbury's Magazine. www.sainsburysmagazine.com #recipe #halloween #bonfirenight

Gorgeous Wellbeing: Isabel Losada's Sensation: Adventures in Sex, Love and Laughter The Year of Living Pleasurably! Isabel Losada has been writing about the pursuit of happiness for 10 years but only now has she plucked up the courage to explore sex. Somehow in all this talk about mind, body and spirit we have forgotten that the body is designed for pleasure, a restorative source of joy. And so - with the enthusiastic and full support of her partner - she embarked on a year long investigation into sexuality. She tried all sorts of things: yoni massage, OMing, breath orgasms, etc. so that you don't have to! Have a listen, have a read and see what's right for you. What Isabel does emphasise, however, is that it is vital (along with a strong pelvic floor) to PRIORITISE PLEASURE! www.isabellosada.com @isabeljmlosada #Wellbeing #SENSATION

60% of eating disorders start with a diet. Emma Woolf tells Josephine how we must try to get some balance in our lives. And live life with a relaxed attitude towards food. We must try to stop our obession with clean eating and good and bad foods. The A to Z of Eating disorders is out now and published by Sheldon Press. @EJWoolf For more amazing women go to www.radiogorgeous.com #diets #eatingdisorders #anorexia #radiogorgeous

Dr Jane discusses inter racial marriage, racism, what is love? Can you be loved? Accepting who you are, divorce and grandparents and more. Email us with your problems at: info@radiogorgeous.com or contact Jane directly: http://drjane.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/DrJaneMcCartney @DrJaneMcCartney LOVE RG? Never miss a gorgeous podcast sign up here: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #problems #agonyaunt #radiogorgeous

Awareness of our inner self talk and we must NEVER put ourselves down, says Mexican born confidence coach Na Ha. A degree in business psychology and a passion for helping women has led Na Ha to being one of the UK's most successful young coaches. http://the12secrets.getitcoaching.com #coaching #confidence #women For more amazing women go to radiogorgeous.com

Gorgeous Entrepreneurs: Naomi Lloyd, Photographer, Writer and Diamond Philospher Naomi is a multi-faceted woman of many interests and talents: photographer, writer, diamond philospher and charitable ambassador for YouCanFree.Us, working to liberate trafficked women. Her diamond philosphy came about as she began to see parallels and connections between diamonds and humanity that goes much deeper than the surface sparkle. Join Naomi on her diamond journey to make stronger bonds. http://www.naomilloyd.co.uk/ @NaomiLloydphoto @naomidiamonds @tandro_trilogy #weddingphotography #Diamonds #DiamondPhilosphy

How well do you know your area? No I mean REALLY know - not just the place names and the shops and where to get the best cup of coffee? Last week I went on a walk with local historian Caroline MacMillan of West London Walks and she told me some fascinating history around the Radio Gorgeous area and by the river in Hammersmith, West London. #walking #history #London http://www.westlondonwalks.co.uk/ For more amazing women go to www.radiogorgeous.com

Have you ever honestly searched your soul, stood still and felt solitude? Maria Hocking invites us to change our mind set and open our heart to positive change in our lives. Maria tells us the about the lowest point in her life when she had alopecia and wore a wig for 10 years, she wallowed in self pity until she had a life changing moment. www.mariahocking.com @MariaHocking #lifechange #motivational #lifecoach More amazing women at www.radiogorgeous.com

Author of The Watchmaker of Filigree Street, Natasha Pulley continues in the high fantasy, steampunk style with her second novel The Bedlam Stacks. She sees the Victorian age as a perfect place for magic, and in Bedlam, she emerses us in Peru, on a desperate hunt for a reliable source for quinine. As per usual, magic and shenanigans ensue.... She gives the tiniest reveal about the upcoming sequel to Watchmaker: Pepperharrow. @natasha_pulley @BloomsburyUK #steampunk #fantasy

Josephine and Donna have noticed it getting a touch Autumnal outside: time for a 15 minute recipe from Sainsbury's Magazine. This month it's a gorgeous melange of gnocci, butter, sage and walnuts. Burn that butter, crisp up the sage leaves and add the crunchy walnuts and voila! A perfect lunch, supper or in Donna's case, breakfast. This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in September 2017 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. #sainsburysmag #recipe #15mins #gnocci For more amazing podcasts sign up: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/

Barbara Bourland's bust out debut novel has been described as The Devil Wears Prada meets American Psycho. If that doesn't nab you, listening to her sparkling, febrile mind at work will. You'll be pleased to know that the sequel is in work as is another novel she's thrilled to talk about. www.barbarabourland.com @BabsBourland @LizzieMastersUK #thriller #fashion #vogue

Portrait photographer Gemma Levine developed secondary lymphoedema as a result of surviving breast cancer. She soon realised that she wasn't the only one who knew extremely little about this chronic condition. Known for her work with Henry Moore and her portraits of Princess Diana and Baroness Thatcher, Gemma was able to get some help from Apple to continue her work as a photographer but as for the every day, she had to turn to the King of Sweden.... listen and learn both about the unsinkable Gemma Levine but also lymphoedema. gemmalevine.co.uk #letstalkaboutlymphoedema #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness

A Patient Fury is the third of Sarah Ward's D.C C.hilds crime thrillers set in atmospheric Derbyshire. She likes to exploit the contradictions and traditions of the small village life in Derbyshire but even more than that, she revels in the destructive secrets at the heart of every family. A true crime fiction fan, Sarah has a trusted review blog (crimepieces) and is on the committee for the Petrona award for the best Scandinavian crime novel of the year. http://crimepieces.com @sarahward1 www.facebook.com/SarahWardCrime @FaberBooks #crimefiction #thriller #Derbyshire

Gorgeous Entertainment: Playwright & Performer Annie Siddons: How (Not) to Live in Suburbia with Donna Freed Artist, committed London lover and single mum, Annie Siddons found herself in the midst of very married, very homogeneous suburbia. She also found herself to be profoundly lonely. Loneliness, it's not just for old people anymore and in Annie's case comes in the form of a giant Walrus. The show returns to the Soho Theatre August 29 - September 2 before a national tour. www.anniesiddons.co.uk www.sohotheatre.com @LaSiddons @sohotheatre #loneliness #theatre #suburbia

A bohemian, a lover of the East, a free spirit, an artist, a traveller, a wit, journalist and author. Lesley Blanch wrote for Vogue and championed wild, daring, women who loved to travel. For more go to www.lesleyblanch.com #travel #bohemian #vogue #women

Celia Dodd had a dreary menopause, who doesn't? But she stuck it out without taking HRT or hormone replacement therapy. After seven gruelling years she came out the other side. And the heartening news is that Celia feels fabulous again, even better, Scottish dancing with relish and penning her first radio play. Stick it out women, there is hope on the other side. Celia is now working on a book on Retirement, for Bloomsbury, for publication in 2018. About Celia http://www.celiadodd.co.uk/index.html Follow Celia: @celia_dodd LOVE our Gorgeous podcasts? Never miss one here: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #menopause #postmenopause #radiogorgeous #wellbeing

Travel journalist Sarah Tucker tells us moving stories from her journey to the fascinating country of Madagascar. #madagascar #travel #Lemurs #EcoTravel

Gorgeous Lives: Grace Victory, No Filter Body image campaigner, blogger, youtuber and 'Internet's Big Sister, Grace tells Donna how it was that she came to find her voice and her vocation as a brilliant role model by telling her story with no filter. As she says: Empowered women empower women. @gracefvictory www.graciefrancesca.com See her youtube channel: The Ugly Face of Beauty #nofilter #beauty #theuglyfaceofbeauty

Gorgeous Kitchen with Sainsbury's Magazine: Eton Mess with Roasted Strawberries Josephine & Donna just about manage to make this deliciously summery dessert and then scoff the lot! The roasting intensifies the strawberries and the fresh mint adds depth and fresh flavour! This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in August 2017 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. #sainsburysmag #recipe #etonmess

Author of the Week: Annemarie Neary, The Orphans with Donna Freed Two young children, siblings, abandoned on a beach on Goa; the disappearance blights and drives both their lives but in different directions. She needs to bury the past. He won't let it lie. www.annemarieneary.co.uk @AnnemarieNeary1 #thriller #TheOrphans #radiogorgeous

A notorious child abductor- the Marsh King - escapes maximum security prison and disappears into the marsh. Only his daughter knows the extent of his ability to survive in the wild and she also knows, he is coming for her and her daughters. Lee Child: "I loved this book!" Enough said! #prison #thriller #author #MarshKing @KarenDionne karendionne.net

While it was her goal to write a thriller and if it turned into an international bestseller so much the better but now the pressure is on: we want another one. Happily, Shari thrives under pressure and has produced another page turning, twisting thriller that not only leaves you guessing until the last page, but beyond. She is the cat, we and her characters but mice. #thrillers #thrillerfest17 @sharilapena www.sharilapena.com

Ashcombe is an enchanting small country house in a lost valley in the heart of Dorset. Society photographer Cecil Beaton lived there in the 30s. In a terrible state Toni set out to make Ashcombe into a family home. After ten years she sold it to Madonna who loved the artistic connection. Toni talks about the house, garden and the people who have adored this extraordinary house. #Interiors #bohemian #interiordesign

Cara is a social media phenomenon with 70,000 followers on Instagram she gives out solid advice to women worldwide. Cara tells Josephine how she worked at MTV and took a risk leaving her job to become a full time blogger and podcaster. She is a champion of women accepting their their body weight and drinking champagne everyday - living life to the full! Folllow Cara: https://www.instagram.com/thechampagnediet/ #champagnediet #CaraAlwillLeyba #GirlCode

Cousins Will and Cele are twinned souls whose very closeness estranges them from each other and their family. Three generations tell the story of the cousins and the dangerous effect of secrets that reach through the generations. #family #fiction #cousins

Donna goes to Buckingham Palace! Gorgeous Gossip with Josephine & Donna Off she goes all set up with her fascinator and twinkle toes. Our resident yank Donna swaps Acton for the palace and feels quite at home as she discovers the Royal's secret summer house with the straw Corgi. For more capers, japes & interviews go to: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #royals #royalty #BuckinghamPalace

Gorgeous Entrepreneurs: Luxury Swimwear Designer Alexandra Miro with Donna Freed Alexandra's first swimwear collection is making a huge impact due to the elegant, sculptural, structured, fitted and flattering costumes and graphic, flamboyant resort wear. She delivers on the brands ethos: "Luxury Swimwear Designed to Empower!" www.alexandramiro.com @alexandramiroswim #luxuryswimweardesignedtoempower #fashion #swimwear

Gorgeous Reads: Caz Frear's Sweet Little Lies with Donna Freed Winner of the Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller Competition, Caz has been catapulted into a career as a writer. Called a "blistering debut..." her police procedural has vivid characters and a twisting plot. The great news is that her DC creation, Cat Kinsella is here to stay. #SweetLittleLies #debut #CatKinsella @CazziF #SweetLittleLies

Part psychological thriller part magical realism. Monique a tantric expert has written a book inviting us all to embrace our sexuality. #Sexuality #erotic #TheTryst

Josephine Pembroke chats with Elspeth Beard about her momentous journey aged 23, in the early 80s. She tells us tales of travelling the world on a BMW motorbike. #Legend #LifeStory #bikerchick

A taut psychological thriller: a young woman meets a beautiful and successful writer at a retreat; it's the beginning of a dangerous and sinister relationship...or is it? #thriller #AmReading #books

Do you know the difference between your penne and your orecchiette pasta? Josephine and Donna make this zingy, green, easy peasy light healthy lunch or supper (in 10 minutes). This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in JULY 2017 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. Enjoyed this? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL at http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #recipe #Healthy #IMadeIt #SainsburysMag

You must read this book, do you like twist and turns and dark humour? Featuring a funny brain damaged sister and a dark and insecure sister, an artist who finds herself in a job in an all male prison. Listen to Jane tell Josephine how jealousy can change lives for the worst forever. #BloodSisters #JaneCorry #thriller

Bestselling number one on Amazon author Sue Moorcroft tells us about her passion for Formula One, chocolate tasting and her famous distant relatives. #romance #bestseller #holidayread Find more authors at Radio Gorgeous.com

Ayisha's spirited and feisty heroine - fashioned on a modern Muslim Bridget Jones - Sofia Khan has married. In a sort of Into the Woods treatment, what happens when you fall in love and marry in relative haste?

Australian born Joy Rhoades talks to Josephine Pembroke about her debut novel which explores living in the outback in World War Two. Big skies, hard lives and Anzac biscuits. #australia #fiction #WW2

The bestselling author and Contributing Editor at American Vogue, Plum Sykes chats about the first of her Oxford Girl Mysteries, working with Isabella Blow and Alexander McQueen and staying sensible when your job is going to parties. #fashion #PartyGirls #vogue

Our very own Gorgeous Entrepreneur Amanda Ruiz tells us how to pitch in the 21st Century and beware she uses some original methods. https://www.amandaruiz.co.uk/ Follow: https://twitter.com/amandaruizuk @amandaruizuk https://www.facebook.com/AmandaEFRuiz For more podcast's like this sign up here: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #business #journalism #pr #entrepreneur

Have you ever tried to make your own granola? It's dead easy and keeps in an airtight tin. Add summer fruits, pecans, honey and greek yoghurt and voila a scrumptious breakfast - perfect for the breakfast on the patio. This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in June 2017 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. Enjoyed this? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL at http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #recipe #breakfast #IMadeIt #SainsburysMag

A very personal journey of becoming a trans woman. More of a holistic metamorphosis than just a physical transformation. Rhyannon Styles talks to Donna about her journey from the boy who lived in a small rural community in the 80's to a fully fledged women who has her own column in Elle Magazine. #transgender #rhyannonstyles #trans #lifestory

A memoir - as honestly as she can - exploring the lies within herself and her family. In trying to be honest, she started with all the lies; lie after lie, after lie! It is as bold and brazen as some of the lies told. #memoir #family #book #radiogorgeous

At first we seemed to have lots in common at and now our relationship has become one sided. Her only comments are about herself, her dramas and her family. Help she's driving me nuts! And two more everyday problems's from Radio Gorgeous' Dr Jane. Email us with your problems at: info@radiogorgeous.com or contact Jane directly: http://drjane.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/DrJaneMcCartney @DrJaneMcCartney LOVE RG? Never miss a gorgeous podcast sign up here: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #toxic #friendships #boundaries #problems #radiogorgeous

A compelling, addictive saga of a Korean family living in Japan over 8 decades and 4 generations. Scrupulously researched and seamlessly told. #korea #japan #author #radiogorgeous

Forget that she is a multi award winning, best selling author - okay, don't forget it, go get the book and read, she is the master - Anne Patchett is the best, bullying, badass bookseller! The Times said: 'Be happy that such a writer as Patchett exists' I say: be ecstatic that a human such as Patchett exists! #bestseller #fiction #radiogorgeous

How to make Podcasts for Women with Josephine Pembroke on Radio Gorgeous Josephine Pembroke of Radio Gorgeous explains how to make podcasts for women in her usual entertaining style. From being a presenter on Live TV to creating the UK'S most successful all women podcasters. Josephine tells us secrets about her interviewees from 60s legend Twiggy to the cat worshipping Princess Michael of Kent. Be amused forever - never miss a podcast: www.radiogorgeous.com Follow: @Radio_Gorgeous https://www.facebook.com/radiogorgeous/ #radiogorgeous #podcasting #lifestory

Gorgeous escapes presenter Sarah Tucker takes us in a tour from Disneyland Paris to a Brie factory. We debate whether it is still safe to go there. http://www.sarahtucker.info/ More fascinating podcasts at www.radiogorgeous.com #paris #travel

Sarah Tucker visited Paris for a weekend break to see if Mickey Mouse still did it for her or if she needed more of the real thing. #eurodisney #travel #radiogorgeous http://www.sarahtucker.info/ For more from Radio Gorgeous go to www.radiogorgeous.com

Who is Theresa May the UKs Prime Minister? A kitten heel loving vicar's daughter who adores cricket and horse racing or a bloody difficult woman? Rosa Prince the author of Theresa May The Enigmatic Prime Minister talks to Josephine Pembroke about her illuminating biography of the woman who will take us through Brexit. #theresamay #politics #brexit Women's lives explored every week, never miss a podcast http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/

Ex headhunter Gillian McCallum and now CEO reveals how to make the most of your first date, what to wear and even what not to say. Lesson 1 - have an open mind. Gillian tells Josephine the joy of running the UK's oldest and most successful matchmaking service: Drawing Down The Moon. www.drawingdownthemoon.co.uk #dating #matchmaker #40plus #radiogorgeous For more fantastic interviews & advice sign up:http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/

Vetta Wise's Seraphim, Beautiful Voices in Beautiful Places Leading choral conductor, Vetta Wise founded Seraphim in 2014. The ensemble is comprised of 9 women ranging in age from 20-70 handpicked by Vetta for the quality and variety of their voices to sing in the historic churches of Suffolk. The success of the ensemble brings them to their May 20, London debut at St. Paul's Covent Garden. Their Secret Spaces pilgrimages take listeners through a tour of churches rich in sound and history. Buy Tickets: http://www.seraphimvoices.uk/ #choir #choral #concert #Women

A lost young woman, in search of a sense of self, projects an invented mirror of herself onto another woman she meets on line...and then in person. An obsession is unleashed and lives unravelled in an ever tightening noose made of fiction, reality and coincidence. http://www.oliviasudjic.org/about/ Follow Olivia on Instagram:@babynovelist Interested in interesting women? Never miss a podcast: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #obsession #thriller #women

Naomi is a proud college president, proud of the college and its tradition of student protest, proud of her own history as a protester and a proud mother of one of the students. But as the campus becomes engulfed in unrest, Naomi - used to speaking truth to power - grapples with being the power. http://jeanhanffkorelitz.com/ #college #USA #fiction #author More fascinating females: Sign up http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/

Donna Leon's Earthly Remains Her rebel Inspector Brunetti stalks the canals of Venice and the seemingly tranquil surrounding islands but in his wake, the murky lagoon gives up its lethal secrets. After living in Venice for over 30 years, Leon maintains her love of the city but escapes the crowds for the hills of Switzerland. http://www.donnaleon.net/ @groveatlantic In association with Henpicked.net Wisdom of Women Alive or dead LOVE Radio Gorgeous http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #donnleon #venice #thriller #bestseller

Author of the Week: Alyssa Warren with Donna Freed The young heroine of this great read, Tiny Mite, will break your heart and make your heart. She is reminiscent of Harriet from Donna Tartt's The Little Friend and the book has the same bullying warmth of The Secret Life of Bees. #author #amreading #radiogorgeous #NotheOnlySky

Jane Porter, solicitor from Lester Aldridge explains the phenomenon of the locked in wife. And how we can try and make our own divorce run smoothly. #divorce #legal #advice For more fascinating women go to ww.radiogorgeous.com

Have you ever cooked with Poppy seeds in a savoury pastry? As a base it is totally divine with the caramelised onion, salty feta and a sweet tomato topping. Perfect for a lunchtime treat or light supper. Thanks Sainsbury's Mag - another sublime recipe. This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in April 2017 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. Enjoyed this? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL at http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #recipe #tomato #bake #IMadeIt #SainsburysMag

Sarah Schmidt, See What I Have Done with Donna Freed Sarah Schmidt imagines Lizzie Borden's (alleged) sensational murder of her father and step mother in 1892 New England. What would compel a young woman to fell her family with an axe? #truecrime #goodreads #LizzieBorden

Lisa is back on Radio Gorgeous talking about her spectacularly gorgeous heroine who seduces all men and doesn't mind killing the odd one off. We chat about designer clothes, cunnilingus and lawless women. radiogorgeous.com #erotic #thriller #bestseller

Second in her Six Tudor Queens series, the joyful Alison expounds on what we can and can't know about the queen who forever changed England. One thing she was surprised to find out was Anne was in fact an early feminist. #history #alisonweir #tudors

Priest Marie-Elsa Bragg talks honestly about her first book about her beloved Cumbria with Josephine Pembroke. #cumbria #religion #shepherds

Kate Fahy (Lorraine) & Laura Rogers (Sally) of Sam Shepard's A Lie of the Mind Kate and Laura play mother and daughter in this gritty and darkly humorous play of love and violence in the American West. This is the second time they have been cast as mother and daughter (in Winter Solstice). A Defibrillator production in association with Eilene Davidson @defibtheatre Southwark Theatre May 4-27 southwarkplayhouse.co.uk @swkplay #theatre #womenintheatre #entertainment

Founder of vSculpt Colette Courtion from Seattle espouses her exciting and revolutionary new product the vSculpt. It promises to to massage the muscles of the vagina which improves incontinence, dryness and your sex life. #menopause #pregnancy #wellbeing vSculpt.com Brought to you by radiogorgeous.com

Meg Mathews comes back onto Radio Gorgeous and talks to Josephine about diet, exercise and the menopause. Follow Meg: https://twitter.com/MegMathews  @MegMathews #menopause #exercise #vegan   Love Radio Gorgeous? Sign up for Gorgeous Mail: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/

Rowan talks to Josephine about The Amorist magazine which is a romantic, witty and discursive erotic magazine – a flirtatious conversation, designed to appeal to women & men. Launching on April 26 2017. Special offer 6 issues for £6 http://www.theamorist.co.uk/pages/subscribe http://www.theamorist.co.uk/ Follow: @amorist_the Brought to you by RADIO GORGEOUS www.radiogorgeous.com #magazine #erotic #romantic #rowanpelling

Josephine and Donna are back in the Gorgeous Kitchen tackling a home bake in the form of a giant cookie. Josephine breaks her lenten vow and has to eat all the cookie and the mini eggs. This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in April 2017 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. Enjoyed this? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL at http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #recipe #sainsburysmagazine #bake #cookie

Tracy Tynan HOLLYWOOD Costume Designer talks to Josephine about her bohemian, alcohol fuelled upbringing with her wild self obsessed parents Kenneth Tynan, theatre critic and Elaine Dundy, author her parents. Tracy finds solace through her love of clothes which leads to a successful and happy life and a career in the film business. #theatre #Hollywood #Clothes #radiogorgeous Follow us on Instagram now https://www.instagram.com/radio_gorgeous/

Sarah talks to Josephine on Gorgeous Escapes about effects of Brexit, is London safe? and the on trend places on the planet to travel to. #travel #travelsafety #hotdestinations #holidays Follow: @madasatucker LOVE this? Never miss a gorgeous podcast http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/

Jessica Berry CEO of MAST talks to Josephine HMS Invincible 1744 which was recently found and is about to be excavated #maritimearchaeology #martimehistory #scuba #diving Follow: @MASTArchaeology Website: http://www.thisismast.org/ Love this podcast? Never miss another one, follow us on Audioboom, or sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ Photo: Jessica in Hammersmith by the River Thames

Andree Michaud, French Canadian author talks boundaries, physical and fictional #thriller #bestseller #canada #frenchcanadian

Author of the Week: Melanie Whipman Llama Sutra Collection of short stories #ShortStories #AmReading #Women #Fiction LOVE Authors? Never miss a gorgeous podcast sign up here: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/

Catherine Mayer President of the Women's Equality Party talks to Josephine Pembroke about her new book ATTACK of the 50ft. WOMEN - How Gender Equality Can Save The World! #womensequality #wecan #feminism Love this? Never miss a gorgeous podcast sign up at www.radiogorgeous.com

Join oldies Josephine & Donna discussing sexiness and pulling anybody. @Radio_Gorgeous www.radiogorgeous.com #sexiness #feminism #40plus

Wendy Holden talks to Josephine about her new book involving three crazy hipster weddings. #wendyholden #chicklit #glossies

We have the most wonderful, wise and insightful new agony aunt on Radio Gorgeous. Dr Jane McCartney who will give us advice on a monthly basis. This week Jane tackles self esteem issues, controlling children and 21 century relationship dilemmas. So happy to meet you Doctor Jane and welcome. Email us with your problems at: info@radiogorgeous.com #agonyaunt #ProblemsSolved #radiogorgeous or contact Jane directly: http://drjane.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/DrJaneMcCartney @DrJaneMcCartney LOVE RG? Never miss a gorgeous podcast sign up here: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/

Time for a gorgeous bra after breast cancer THE MILLIE BRA meet the creator SUE PRINGLE with JO REES It's bad enough going through breast cancer treatment, but coming out the other side and realising you have to say goodbye to all of your pretty and sexy bras is an added wrench. Having this experience herself is what inspired gorgeous entrepreneur Sue Pringle who has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the Millie bra. It’s a soft and shapely non-wired bra for women to wear after breast cancer and has been designed with spirit and sensuality in mind. Jo Rees who is currently going through breast cancer treatment herself, was intrigued to find out more. KICKSTARTER - SUPPORT the Millie bra https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/millielingerie/millie-a-non-wired-bra-to-wear-after-breast-cancer?ref=project_tweet Follow: https://twitter.com/millielingerie @millielingerie http://www.millielingerie.com/ #breastcancer #kickstarter #bra Love podcasts? Love www.radiogorgeous.com

Josephine chats with founder of MFML, Kat Farrants all about the chakras and more. #chakras #yoga #MFML

Long listed by the Bailey's Prize for fiction 2017 Ayobami's first novel was also noticed and championed by the great Margaret Atwood. Good stuff indeed. #nigeria #fiction #baileysprize Follow: @ayobamiadebayo LOVE podcasts? Never miss one: sign up at www.radiogorgeous.com

Christmas In The Boss' Castle by Scarlet Wilson won the Rona Rose Award at the Romantic Novelists Association Awards 2017. Christmas Is The Boss' Castle is published by Mills & Boon Cherish. https://www.scarlet-wilson.com/ @scarlet_wilson #RNA #Romance #Awards

Love Song by Sophia Bennett won both the Young Adult Romantic Novel as well the Goldsboro Books Romantic Novel of the Year. Sophia talks to Donna Freed about getting over her writers block. The book is called Love Song published by Chicken House. http://sophiabennett.com/ Follow: ‎@sophiabennett Love RADIO GORGEOUS sign up & never miss one http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #RNA #Romance #Awards

Max Seventeen by Kate Johnson wins this years new award the Paranormal or Speculative Romantic novel award. She talks to Donna Freed about her book. Kate independently published her novel. http://etaknosnhoj.blogspot.co.uk/ Follow: @K8JohnsonAuthor LOVE RADIO LOVE www.radiogorgeous.com

Little Girl Lost Author - Janet Gover won THE EPIC ROMANTIC NOVEL published buy Choc Lit. Published by Choc Lit. @janet_gover http://www.choc-lit.com/ #RNA #romantic #romance

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy CLARE MORFIN Gorgeous Food & Drink with Nicki Bannerman Award winning blogger Clare Morfin talks to Nicki about how she has gone from food lover to superstar cook and life style blogger. Expect fabulous food and lifestyle tips abound. http://www.easypeasy-lemonsqueezy.co.uk/ #easypeasylemonsqueezy Follow: https://twitter.com/ClareEPLS @ClareEPLS #food #lifestyle #blog #women #foodie https://www.instagram.com/clareepls/ LOVE it? Love us at www.radiogorgeous.com

Josephine went down to Battersea Affordable Art Fair to meet up with ex international economist turned art dealer the effervescent Cynthia Corbett. You don't need to be super rich to buy art from the art fair you can find artwork for any level with prices from £50 to £5,000. Cynthia's successful artists create special pieces especially for the fair, a great place to pick up a beautiful investment. Cynthia was frustrated by the lack of opportunity for artists and has now created the Young Masters Art Prize and Young Masters Maylis Grand Ceramics Prize. This international prize is open for artists of any age in any medium, whose works respond to the art of the past. This year there is a chance to enter the Young Masters Emerging WOMAN Art Prize. The good news which Cynthia would like to stress is that there is no age limit for the prize, the artist who won last year was sixty two. Deadline for entries in 31 March 2017. http://www.thecynthiacorbettgallery.com/ https://young-masters.co.uk/ Follow: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheCynthiaCorbettGallery/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/corbettGALLERY Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiacorbettgallery We are on Instagram too! https://www.instagram.com/radio_gorgeous/ #arts #artists #CynthiaCorbett #YoungMasters

Style on the go, dashing ex model Vanessa - Mrs V takes us on a whirlwind tour of The V&A's fashion exhibition while she tells us how to have youth enhancing style - yes please! http://themodeledit.com/ https://www.facebook.com/themodeledit https://twitter.com/themodeledit @themodeledit https://instagram.com/themodeledit/ #fashion #style #over40 #fashionblogger

To celebrate International Day the charity RealiseWomen has created a day two free events celebrating meditation, women and female performers in Ealing Town Hall, Saturday 11 March 2017. Josephine chats with Anoma Radkevitch about meditation, the UN and how mass consciousness can really change the world. For more info: http://www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk/articles/achieve-yoga-celebrating-international-womens-day-free-seminar/?gclid=CInZ6LLdxtICFRLgGwodGFEA2Q Free Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/realisewomen-amp-sahaja-yoga-12696021369 RealiseWomen Website: http://www.realisewomen.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realisewomen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealiseWomen @RealiseWomen #RealiseWomen #SahajL #InternationalWomensDay #womensday

A Radio Gorgeous exclusive: the first interview with explosive debut author Venetia Welby, Mother of Darkness. Woe betide the publisher who turned down her puppy manual! Venetia Welby's debut, Mother of Darkness is many things: a lament for lost Soho, a mythic manifesto, a messianic meditation and an exploration of what happens when you lose everything. #soho #darkness #fiction #interview #thriller http://venetiawelby.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/NightIsOurMother/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VenWelby @VenWelby Interested in women? NEVER miss a gorgeous podcast: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/

Lashings of jolly japes, inedible food, schoolgirl crushes... but no education! A captivating book reveals what really used to happen at girls’ boarding schools Author Ysenda Maxtone Graham tells us about her bestselling book; Terms & Conditions Life in Girls' Boarding Schools 1939 -1979. Buy the book: Terms & Conditions: Life In Girls’ Boarding Schools 1939-1979 by Ysenda Maxtone Graham (Slightly Foxed, £17.50). https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/termsconditions-plain-foxed-edition-ysenda-maxtone-graham Photo: Girls at Roedean in 1955 Want to meet more gels? Go to www.radiogorgeous.com to meet some super ones #school #boardingschool #girls #women #stoicism

Brighten up your brunch with this zingy, chipotle infused take on scrambled eggs. But watch out as you may end up dancing on the tables! This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in March 2017 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. Enjoyed this? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL at http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #recipe #sainsburysmag #brunch #cooking #mexico

Poet Polly Clark turned to fiction to tell the story of WH Auden's time in Helensburgh on the west coast of Scotland teaching at a boy's school and a struggling new mother in the still repressive town 80 years later. https://pollyclark.co.uk/ Follow Polly: @mspollyclark For a review of this book go to the March edition of Sainsbury's Magazine https://www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk/ Never miss a podcast sign up at https://audioboom.com/channel/radiogorgeous #poet #auden #women #loneliness #Interview

The Art of Wearing Hats: What to choose. Where to find. How to style By Helena Sheffield Josephine went to Atelier Millenary in Soho to meet the hat lover extraordinaire Helena Sheffield who not only knows the history of hats but how to look fabulous in them and avoid the dreaded hat hair. The Art of Wearing Hats is published by Harper Collins. Helena and Josephine was at the amazing Atelier Milliners in Soho who have the most amazing hats and hat courses in London. http://www.ateliermillinery.com/ Never ever miss a gorgeous podcast: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #Fashion #Hats #Style #lifestyle #interview

HENPICKED Wisdom for Women Deborah lives in Nottingham and was Head of Communications for a large corporate business. She realised then they way women of today communicate is online; we love our friendships and advice but instead of chatting over the garden fence we could get it our information in other ways. Deborah has now left her day job and is now working from her home full time on one of the most successful online communities for women. She is a champion of the menopause. Bring it on! #Henpicked #Blog #Women #Community #over40 http://henpicked.net/ Love podcasts? Love Radio Gorgeous http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/

I went all the way to Eastbourne to meet a woman who has led the most extraordinary life imaginable and it is all true. She is Dorit Oliver Wolf, and the the name of her memoir is FROM YELLOW STAR to POP STAR , how one young girl survived the holocaust to become a singing sensation. Listen and be shocked, moved and entranced. #holocaust #jewish #memoir #popstar #survivor Buy the book: Buy the book: http://www.doritoliverwolff.com/ Join us and never miss another interview: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/

The Wild Other by Clover Stroud - A Memoir on Radio Gorgeous with Donna Freed Clover's country idyll of a childhood was shattered at 16 when her mother suffered a massive brain injury. She was propelled into a life of free fall adventure but also recreated the circumstances of her own upbringing for her 5 children. The Wild Other is published by Hodder Follow Clover: @cloverstroud NEVER EVER MISS OUR GLORIOUS PODCASTS: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #Nature #Adventure #Horses #Memoir #Interview

Sophie Kinsella tells us about MY NOT SO PERFECT LIFE exploring When Your Online Life Eclipses Your Real Life! Follow Sophie: @KinsellaSophie #sophiekinsella #bestseller #fiction

Xufei Yang Chinese Classical Guitar on GORGEOUS LIVES with Josephine Pembroke Fei talks to Josephine about being an original in every way. Nobody else played guitar growing up in China and now no one else fuses classical guitar with Brazilian music. Fei talks about her life as an international classical musician living in the UK. http://www.xuefeiyang.com/ Follow: @XuefeiYang Listen: https://www.youtube.com/user/XuefeiYangGuitar Interested in interesting women? Join our community at www.radiogorgeous.com #Classical #Guitar #LifeStory #Women

on RADIO GORGEOUS you can hear Nichi Hodgson who is a journalist, broadcaster and author, she writes regularly about civil liberties, censorship issues and gender politics for The guardian, Vice and The Telegraph. Nichi is a regular on BBC Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine show and and Radio 4's Woman's Hour. Nichi makes frequent apperrences in the media talking about SEX porn and society, this is her second book. Nice is also the director of the ethical porn partnership today was are talking about her book that has just come out; THE CURIOUS HISTORY OF DATING from Jane Austen to Tinder. LOVE THIS? Never miss a podcast www.radiogorgeous.com

Jessica Bennett is Amanda's new true heroine and she is her self confessed English stalker – Instagram and Facebook has never been so scoured!Jessica is the author of the life changing book Feminist Fight Club as well as a writer for the New York Times. Having worked in corporates such as Tumbler and having to put up with avoiding the males shooting ping pong balls across the office as they try to ‘out-bro’ each other, being called out for being on her period when she just didn’t agree with a male colleague, she thought enough was enough and she set up an underground group with fellow journalists, set designers, TV producers to help other females struggling in the male dominated workplaces. FFC is about a serious topic but Jessica throws in some serious humour, Amanda was caught LOLing rather loudly whilst reading the book on her bed whilst the kids got ready for bedtime. One evening Amanda's daughter requested that she should read her snippets from the book as she had forgotten her school reading book. That was a wise move and now she is alert to the common practise of manterrupting. Jessica said she needs to consider doing a ‘cleaner’ version for school kids. Amanda says FEMINIST FIGHT CLUB is a must for mothers kissing goodbye to their daughters as they leave for Uni or their internships. Buy the book to find out more about ‘bromanteaux" such as manterrupting, the Menstruhater, the Undermine-Her and the call to arms! Get those hairgrips into place we gals are going into battle! And yes, grab a Boast Bitch to sing your praises when you are in need of a little self-promotion! (http://allthingslinguistic.com/post/24760633621/oh-portmanteaux) Watch her fabulous video here: http://www.feministfightclub.com/the-video http://www.feministfightclub.com/ Follow: @jess7bennett FEMINISTS ARE OFTEN ON RADIO GORGEOUS sign up at and join out community www.radiogorgeous.com #Feminists #Feminism #FeministFightClub

Sheena Kamal Eyes Like Mine Author of the Week with Donna Freed on Radio Gorgeous #thriller #Canada #dark #Fiction For fans of dark, female led thrillers like The Girl With The Dragon Tatoo, Sheena Kamal's debut Eyes Like Mine is deliciously dark. Set in Canada - currently seen as an example of liberal democracy - Kamal invites a conversation about how the indigenous population, and indigenous women in particular, are treated. Buy the book https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/eyes-like-mine/9781785762567 LOVE AUTHORS? Never ever miss a podcast SIGN UP at www.radiogorgeous.com

Josephine chats with author Ruth about her romantic, ghost story and mystery. Ruth is an who is an avid reader who after having a car accident had to more time on her hands to write. THE KEEPER OF LOST THINGS is Ruth's first published book and it has been translated into 14 different languages. RUTH lives in a large rambling victorian house with her rescue dogs and partner. She loves collecting THINGS and is a massive fan of the poet John Betjeman. Follow: @ruthmariehogan Buy the book: http://www.tworoadsbooks.com/fiction/the-keeper-of-lost-things-ruth-hogan/ LOVE Podcasts? Love Radio Gorgeous www.radiogorgeous.com

Banoffee gallette Sainsbury's Magazine Recipe GORGEOUS KITCHEN with Josephine & Donna This pudding looks much harder than it is to make; an impressive pudding to seduce a person of your choice. Josephine and Donna debate the origins of Banoffee Pie. This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in February 2017 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. Enjoyed this? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL at www.radiogorgeous.com #Banoffee #Pudding #Desert #Recipe #Banana

Town Versus Country? ENGLISH ANIMALS by Laura Kaye SAINSBURY'S Mag Book Choice on Radio Gorgeous Laura Kaye, English Animals Her debut novel, written before the Brexit vote, encapsulates all the arguments in personal terms. A young Slovakian woman goes to work at an English country house to help out with the shooting, taxidermy, weddings and other country pursuits. City mouse vs. country mouse gets more fraught when she falls for the lady of the house. #Author #LBGT #Countryside #England #Immigrants http://www.laura-f-c-kaye.com/ LOVE STORIES? Listen to weekly podcasts at www.radiogorgeous.com

Searching for your parents? THE DOLL FUNERAL Kate Hamer a Sainsbury's Magazine Book Choice with Donna Freed on Radio Gorgeous As with her previous novel, The Girl in the Red Coat, there are paranormal elements to The Doll Funeral that weave and whirl around Ruby as she searches for her birth parents. Hamer explores family ties, love and loss and the nature of neglect and survival. (This is Kate's second time on Radio Gorgeous). Follow: @kate_hamer LOVE interviews? Sign up to the best interviews on the planet www.radiogorgeous.com

Shiela Kohler Author talks to Josephine about her sister who was tragically killed by her husband. And growing up in South Africa, Apartheid and how all her female characters are influenced by her sister. ONCE WE WERE SISTERS is published by Canongate. Follow: @sheilakohler Interested in WOMEN? NEVER miss a podcast sign up at http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/ #DomesticViolence #Women #RadioGorgeous

Coffee and chipotle chops Sainsbury's Mag Recipe - Gorgeous Kitchen with Josephine & Donna Josephine and Donna go all out and rebel against healthy January by cooking up a gooey, hot and sticky pork chop recipe, great fun for supper! This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in February 2017 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. Enjoyed this? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL at www.radiogorgeous.com #Chipotle #Recipe #IMadeIt #SainburysMag #Gooey

Individual, Group and Corporate yoga therapy by Bene Spoelders specialising in relieving back pain

Emily Witt had a conventional view of her sexuality and how it would pan out through her experimental twenties with a path to marriage. That's not how it worked so she set out to find out what alternatives were available now: online dating, coregasms, pornography, polyamory. About Emily: http://emilywitt.net/ Follow: @embot LOVE Authors? Never miss an interview sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL www.radiogorgeous.com #Sex #Women #Author #coregasms

#Boudoir #Photography #women #empowered Yaffa Meskell is a photographer who will bring out your greatest features and artistically drape fabric over your wobbly bits. Listen to this podcast to hear how amazing boudoir shots make you feel. Josephine and Marielle give testimonials that will get you behind the lens! Find out more: https://yaffameskellphotography.smugmug.com/ Follow: https://www.facebook.com/YaffaMeskellPhotographer/ LOVE Fun? Love Radio Gorgeous sign up at www.radiogorgeous.com

Elizabeth never set out to be a barrister representing Greenham Common Peace Protesters and Battered women. But she did and she excelled in the role. Her Mum had wanted her to be a member of dance group Pans People .Elizabeth is now a novelist who loves going back to her past when she was Mod in Chelmsford who wore pale pink lipstick and had a beehive and listened to Tommy Steele and loved Motown. Elizabeth tells Josephine about her life, the 60s and about her dynamic career. #60s #Mods #Book #Author #AmReading http://elizabethwoodcraft.com/

How is hand made luxury chocolate made? Find out with Chocolate maker extraordinaire Caitlin Paxton who's chocolates are so fabulous she that Yves Saint Laurent asked her to make a chocolate to match a lipgloss. Be prepared to drool. Follow @paxtonchocolate Buy: www.paxtonchocolate.com #Chocolate #Food #Sweet #HandCrafted #Business

The Memory Stones Caroline Brothers Caroline has written a moving and insightful book about The Disappeared of Argentina in the 70s. Be prepared to be shaken by the story. LOVE Books? Love Radio Gorgeous radiogorgeous.com #Argentina #TheDisappeared #Author

Vegan Supper, Butternut squash & sage macaroni with crispy breadcrumbs SAINSBURY'S Mag Recipe GORGEOUS KITCHEN Butternut Squash and Sage Macaroni with Crispy Breadcrumbs An ingenious tray bake with pureed roasted vegetables as the base for macaroni and not cheese. We gave ours a Moroccan flavour with spicy breadcrumbs: a superbly satisfying dish with butternut squash and sage. This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in January 2017 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. Enjoyed this? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL at www.radiogorgeous.com #vegan #healthyeating #food #foodie #food&drink

Gorgeous Anna Harvey has worked in fashion for as long as she can remember, she has a monthly column in The Daily Telegraph and has launched many an international Vogue magazine. Anna also Styled PRINCESS DIANA! Anna chats to Josephine about keeping the standards up, whatever our age - simply and classically is the way to dress. Anna stresses that we can all look good and her book and invaluable advice is the first step to Timeless Style. Buy the book: http://www.thamesandhudson.com/Timeless_Style/9780957150096 #Style #50+ #Style #LookGood #Vogue Love style? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL here www.radiogorgeous.com

The Joy of Swimming with Donna Freed Alexandra overcame her fear of sea swimming and discovered the utter bliss of outdoor swimming which reaffirmed her desire and ability to leap into all that life offers us. Follow Alexandra: @Hemmo LOVE this interview? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL: www.radiogorgeous.com #Swim #Swimming #wildswimming #Interview

Rachel Kelly is a journalist and crusader for all things to make you feel good, courtesy of her own depression and anxiety. Rachel is an ambassador for SANE and Young Minds. Rachel was not a very confident cook but knew that minds and bodies were interlinked (she gives us the science to prove it). Rachel's own curiosity found her building a relationship with nutritionist Alice Mackintosh which got her cooking in her kitchen. The result? A gorgeous book full of recipes, meal plans, photographs and the science of food. Rachel makes me a BA NUTTY PIE POT, a healthy take of Banoffee pie and my oh my it's healthy and moreish. THE HAPPY KITCHEN is published by Short Books http://thehappykitchen.net/ FOR THE SCIENCE: http://rachel-kelly.net/the-happy-kitchen-good-mood-food-footnotes/ Follow Rachel: @RachelKellyNet Gorgeous food by www.radiogorgeous #MentalHealth #Health #Wellbeing #HealthyRecipes

An intensive exploration of three generations of strong, creative, forceful women in her family who not only shaped the next generation but reshaped the past. Nadja Spiegelman finds both forgiveness but the power of her own voice. http://www.nadjaspiegelman.com/ Follow Nadja: @NadjaSpiegelman #memoir #Mothers #Jewish Love authors? Every week we meet them...never miss a podcast sign up www.radiogorgeous.com

Hot teetotal drinks for cold nights We don't mind if we do detox as long as it is delicious. We trial a trio of winter warming teetotal hot toddy's: Orange and cinnamon 'tea,' Tumeric latte and an Apple-Ginger Toddy. This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in January 2017 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. #Toddy #Healthy #DryJanuary

Passionate nutritionist Ruth Wood - Crucial Food founder - knows that good food is 'crucial' to mental and physical well-being. She is serving delicious, nutritious fad-free food out of Crucial Cafe in Chiswick and personally delivering the Crucial Detox package throughout West London. Ruth and chef Jules Kane demonstrate detox done easy. A special 10% off your order CODE: Gorgeous17 www.crucialfood.com malius@crucialfood.com LOVE FOOD love radio gorgeous www.radiogorgeous.com

Recycled Bottle Houses for the Homeless ALEAH LEIGH on RADIO GORGEOUS with Josephine Pembroke House the Homeless, one wine bottle at a time Aleah Leigh, fashion designer. Having been homeless herself is only one of the reasons that Aleah Leigh is so passionate about helping to house the homeless. Her fashion is frequently up cycled items and she has built a prototype house out of recycled wine bottles. Follow @ALModels SIGN ALEAHS QUEST TO HELP THE HOMELESS https://www.change.org/p/the-british-council-community-safe-zones-for-the-homeless?sourcelocation=topicpage #Charity #Homeless #Sign ALWAYS interesting women on radio gorgeous.com

Angela Lownie THE House Detective on Radio Gorgeous with Josephine Pembroke Angela started out by being interested in her own family history. Then as her passion for history and social history grew, she went on a course and is now a house detective. She finds out secrets and stories of London houses. She tells us about shameful marriages and a double murder in Chelsea. Contact Angela: http://www.londonhousehistories.co.uk/ Follow Angela: https://www.facebook.com/londonhousehistories History, stories & intrigues on www.radiogorgeous.com #London #History #SocialHistory #PerfectGift

RITA SAYS Interior Expert GORGEOUS LIVING on Radio Gorgeous with Josephine Pembroke Rita Konig gives us ideas, tips and inspiration. Make your life more comfortable and luxurious with great ideas to suit your life. Rita welcomes us into her own home where she invites you to come on to her invaluable workshops. Find out about the courses https://ritakonig.com/products/workshops/ Follow Rita https://www.instagram.com/ritakonig/?hl=en Love life & living? Never miss a podcast www.radiogorgeous.com #Interiors #RitaKonig #InteriorDesign

Saving Phoebe Murrow is a mother/daughter story or rather the story of several mothers and teenage daughters and repeated patterns through the generations. How far would you go to protect your daughter and how do you do that in the age of social media? @hertafeely Love to read? Sign up to Gorgeous Mail at www.radiogorgeous.com #authoroftheweek #books #donnafreed #parenting #socialmedia

XMAS BROWNIE ALERT! Port-spiced Christmas tree brownies The GORGEOUS Kitchen with Josephine & Donna - A Sainbury's Magazine Recipe Watch out! Elves about - thanks god for those little folk. It's perfect timing as Josephine and Donna are pooped from the round of xmas parties, shopping and carol services. This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in December 2016 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. Enjoyed this? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL at www.radiogorgeous.com #IMadeThis #Brownies #Elves #XMASRECIPE #recipe

In the GORGEOUS KITCHEN with Josephine & Donna This succulent salad would be a perfect lunch or starter at Christmas, you could use other meats too. Donna and Josephine scoff the lot and wash it down with Pink clementine fizz. How christmassy can you go? This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in December 2016 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. Enjoyed this? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL at www.radiogorgeous.com #recipe #IMadeThis #DuckSalad #Xmasrecipe

We enter the world private world of Adele. Sean Smith the celebrity biographer tells us about his latest book and the rise of Adele. Follow Sean @SeanSmithCeleb Buy the book http://seansmithceleb.com/about/ We love men and women on RADIO GORGEOUS sign up & never miss a podcast www.radiogorgeous.com #Adele #AdeleBiog #Celeb #ManWeek

HIS BLOODY PROJECT Graeme Macrae Burnet MAN WEEK AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Donna Freed If you've been living under a rock, perhaps you missed the hoopla surrounding this year's Man Booker Prize short list. It featured a "crime novel" published by tiny Scottish imprint Contraband and Graeme has since been all over the news like a rash. It is wildly well deserved as he is gorgeous, clever, talented and a bit of a literary maverick as well as superbly generous as you will hear. Women & Men love Radio Gorgeous never miss a podcast www.radiogorgeous.com

Want your garden redesigned? JOHN WYER Gardener gives us the best tips! MAN WEEK with Donna Freed on RADIO GORGEOUS A career officer at school suggested that John should become a garden designer and he has done just that with aplomb. John tells us how to create an urban garden and gives great suggestions, inspirations and practical tips that will benefit all gardeners. Follow @WyerJohn http://www.bowleswyer.co.uk/ Radio Gorgeous will never let you down sign up www.radiogorgeous.com #gardens #gardendesign #ManWeek

BYRON'S WOMEN Alexander Larman Man Week on Radio Gorgeous with Josephine Pembroke Hear literary man Alexander Larman tell Josephine about Byron’s women. Part of Man Week on Radio Gorgeous. http://alexanderlarman.com/ Follow Alex: @alexlarman Buy the book: http://headofzeus.com/books/byrons-women Radio Gorgeous for curious women sign up www.radiogorgeous.com

GORGEOUS ENTREPRENEUR Time to WALK and TALK 4 Success Judith Rayner After the umpteenth webinar encouraging her to combine what she loved the way she loved, business coach Judith Rayner hit upon walking. She has found, through her all female rambling network group, that we are more relaxed, open and creative when we walk together as opposed to stiffly sitting down staring each across a table. http://walkandtalk4success.com/ START a Walking GROUP! Contact Judith: info@walkandtalk4success.com More Entrepreneurs HERE http://radiogorgeous.com/podcast/category/gorgeous-entrepreneur/ #WomeninBiz #Networking #Walking #Hiking

Where Femmes can meet Femmes PINK LOBSTER DATING Juliette Prais GORGEOUS ENTREPRENEUR with Donna Freed For lipstick lesbians in the UK and USA. When femme lesbian Juliette Prais started on-line dating she ran into more than the usual nightmares. Somehow, even to other lesbians she didn't seem like a "proper" lesbian because she was a feminine woman looking to be with another feminine woman. Once happily in a relationship, she started Pink Lobster Dating, an on-line feminine lesbian dating site and resource as well as a bespoke matchmaking service. https://www.pinklobsterdating.com/ Follow https://twitter.com/FemmeDating @FemmeDating Fascinating GORGEOUS interviews with women sign up www.radiogorgeous.com #LBGT #LipstickLesbian #Femmes #Dating

Hayley Quinn is a Gorgeous Entrepreneur After working in the pick-up industry and then the dating world, she decided advice needed to get real. And get in our favour. We're talking no more 'The Rules' - and even changing the paradigm of finding love. The Feminist Dating Guru tells us more... https://hayleyquinn.com Follow Hayley: @HayleyQuinn #Dating #Women #Feminism #London

Magda Szubanski RECKONING - A MEMOIR with Donna Freed on Radio GORGEOUS Beloved Australian performer and actor (the wife in Babe), Magda Szubanski's memoir Reckoning is a moving account and attempt to reconcile the traumatic effects of World War II on her Polish father as visited upon her childhood as well as an exuberant, joyful and heartbreaking search for her own identity. Follow Magda @MagdaSzubanski WOMEN of INTEREST always: NEVER miss a PODCAST www.radiogorgeous.com #LBGT #Memoir #Aussie #Comedy #ACTOR

iO Tillet Wright DARLING DAYS a memoir Gorgeous Reads on RADIO GORGEOUS Named after one of Jupiter's moons iO Tillet Wright is an author, activist and photographer. In this honest memoir iO explains how it was being brought up in the Lower East Side of Manhattan in the 80's and 90's where being eccentric or weird was normal. The memoir starts with a moving letter from iO to his mum who was a showgirl, dancer and addict. iO spent much of his childhood hungry for a hot cooked meal and living in fear that the boys in the bathroom would suss out that he was girl. Gender and identity are explored in this beautifully written book. http://www.darlingdays.com/ Follow iO https://twitter.com/iolovesyou @iOlovesyou ALWAYS interesting FOLK on Radio Gorgeous sign up at www.radiogorgeous.com #Gender #Lesbian #LGBT #NewYork 

A dancer a deb and a Socialite - Josephine Loewenstein WIND IN MY HAIR a Kaleidoscope of Memories Gorgeous Lives on Radio Gorgeous with Josephine Pembroke Josephine could have gone down the obvious route for a girl of her class born during the war; marriage at eighteen and a stultifying life in the country. Josephine had bigger dreams, she became a professional dancer, learnt Italian and lived in Rome, married a clever but impoverished German Prince and made her darling Mustique wildly fashionable. Hear Josephine tell the other Josephine some extraordinary stories from her memoir WIND IN MY HAIR which is out now and published by Dovecote Press. For many more photos go to our website. Love life stories? Sign up for more at www.radiogorgeous.com

Despite being blessed with a lovely family and a sunny disposition, as a writer Lucie Whitehouse likes going to the dark side of human nature. She sets her suspenseful psycodrama in Oxford, among a family of artists and academics, in the town where she herself went to university. @LWhitehouse5 Love to read? Sign up to Gorgeous Mail at www.radiogorgeous.com #authoroftheweek #books #luciewhitehouse #gorgeousreads #fiction

Jemma Wayne CHAINS OF SAND with DONNA FREED on Radio Gorgeous Jemma Wayne uses Israel's latest conflict with Hamas to explore the grey areas beyond the black and white of headlines and what we think we know. She tells the story of two men, one Israeli and one English and a forbidden love affair in the past that impacts on their present. http://www.jemmawayne.com Follow: https://twitter.com/writejemmawayne @writejemmawayne Authors, authors every week at www.radiogorgeous.com

Joanna Lumley reads BUSINESS GIRLS by John Betjeman as part of The Betjeman Poetry Prize for young people aged 10 - 13 for more info see the website below. http://www.betjemanpoetryprize.co.uk/ #Poetry #Young #Literacy

Victoria Blisse EROTIC Fiction featuring CURVIER WOMEN - Literary Lusts on RADIO GORGEOUS Victoria set out to write erotic fiction 15 years ago before women really caught on to erotica. Victoria's books feature curvy women with bellies, busts and bottoms - she explains that she gives larger women a chance to feel confident about their sexuality. The reason she chose real women is that she finds in in the romance genre women look like Barbie dolls and it's all so unrealistic. The name of Victoria's website is I LOVE SMUT - she has a light hearted view of sex and believes in a bit of slap and tickle and a little bit of what you fancy does you good. Check out her events and books below. For events and info http://ilovesmut.uk/ http://victoriablisse.co.uk/ Follow Victoria @victoriablisse Want more? PODCAST sign up at www.radiogorgeous.com #Erotica #BDSM #Curvy #Author

The brains behind QI - ANNE MILLER - Gorgeous Reads with Donna Freed Did you ever wonder how Stephen Fry, and now Sandy Toksvig, know all those wierd and wonderful facts on QI? It's all done by elves! Behind the scenes, elves, like Anne Miller, research the flabbergasting truths about our world. We talk fact finding and collective nouns as well as John Lloyd CBE's creations QI and BBC 4's Museum of Curiosity. @miller_anne @qikipedia Love to read? Sign up to Gorgeous Mail at www.radiogorgeous.com #annemiller #facts #qi #authoroftheweek #donnafreed

GLUTEN FREE XMAS CAKE mincemeat, clementine & almond cake SAINSBURY'S RECIPE Gorgeous Kitchen with Josephine & Donna Josephine finds gluten free mincemeat in Sainsbury's and sources the cooking brandy. Donna controls the situation by getting the cake in the oven on time and she tries to keep some order in the GORGEOUS Kitchen. Very festive. This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in NOVEMBER 2016 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. Enjoyed this? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL at www.radiogorgeous.com #GlutenFree #Healthy #XmasRecipe

Josephine and Donna get set for Xmas with a vegan recipe which is a great alternative to the tired nut cutlet. Josephine gets excited about the history of the Parsnip. Yum yum. This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in NOVEMBER 2016 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. Enjoyed this? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL at www.radiogorgeous.com #Recipe #Vegan #VeganXmas #Cooking

Sophie was bound to be artistic her Mother is a notorious Bohemian in London, her father was Michael Parkin gallery owner and man around town. Sophie's 18 birthday present from her parents was membership to The Chelsea Arts Club and The Colony Rooms in Soho. Sophie resisted owning her own club until her friends pestered her so much she gave in and now runs and own; Vout O Reenees. Sophie tells us about her childhood refuge in the world of books, living in a chaotic household and where the name Vout O Reenees originates and how to pronounce it. #Lifestory #Arts #Culture #Bohemian Join the club: http://vout-o-reenees.com/ Follow: @VoutOReenees INTERESTING WOMEN sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL: www.radiogorgeous.com sophie-6-web-1024x808

AUTHOR OF THE WEEK As a talented author and journalist, Brigid Keenan has worked at The Sunday Times and Nova magazine, written two fashion books and penned two memoirs about her life as a diplomat’s wife. She’s currently a Fashion Editor on The Oldie magazine and has released her most recent book, ‘Full Marks for Trying: An unlikely journey from the Raj to the rag trade’ - a touching and hilarious coming-of-age memoir. "I've suffered from being Friar Tuck all my life." In our podcast, Brigid takes Josephine on a trip down memory lane through the swinging sixties - an electrifying time when fashion was pushing boundaries. Hear Brigid talk about growing up in India, the birth of the mini skirt, working with David Bailey and what gave her the determination to succeed in life. @BloomsburyBooks If you love reading, sign up to our mailing list at www.radiogorgeous.com for more charming books written by inspirational women. #fashion #1960s #swingingsixties #author #books

Carys Bray THE MUSEUM of YOU - Author of the Week on Radio Gorgeous on RADIO GORGEOUS with Donna Freed "There's a pair of knickers here, I've had them on my hands for a fortnight."Carys Bray on malapropisms Carys Bray mother of four chats to Donna about Darren has carefully constructed an insulated and proscribed existence for himself and his daughter Clover which is threatened when Clover attempts to reconstruct a past and the mother she never knew. http://www.carysbray.co.uk Follow @CarysBray Want the perfect life? Start by listening to www.radiogorgeous.com #Author #Fiction #Amreading

Jo Rees went in search of the perfect winter coat and found it! Here she chats to talented couturier Harriet Gubbins about her latest venture – The Harriet Coat. Harriet has designed bespoke clothing for her loyal customers for 30 years, but as she says, ‘The Harriet Coat’ is simply the most versatile piece of clothing I’ve ever designed. You can feel fabulous wearing it on the beach, on the school run, to restaurants, weddings…I promise you. You won’t want to take it off.' And Jo didn’t. Find out why it’s so fabulous in our podcast. To see the full range, visit the website below. www.harrietgubbins.co.uk @harrietgubbins For more gorgeous fashion, sign up to www.radiogorgeous.com #fashion #style #winter coat #entrepreneur

Jodi Ellen Malpas THE PROTECTOR Gorgeous Reads on Radio Gorgeous with Nicki Bannerman Radio Gorgeous' Nicki Bannerman catches up with number one bestselling author Jodi talking about books, life and more. Follow @JodiEllenMalpas More about Jodi http://www.jodiellenmalpas.co.uk/ Loved this? Sign up for more at www.radiogorgeous.com #Bestseller #JodiEllenMalpas #Erotic #Romance

Betjeman Poetry Prize 2016 with Joanna Lumley on Radio Gorgeous Josephine went along to record the Betjeman Poetry Prize at St Pancras station next to the life size bronze of Britain's most loved poet, Sir John Betjeman. This competition was founded ten years ago by his daughter Candida Lycett-Green. It supports and encourages poetry for the young, aged 10 - 13. Listen to the winner and the runners up recite their original poems and meet Joanna Lumley Patron talking about her love of poetry. For more details about how to enter next year's competition and to read the winner's poem, visit the website below. www.betjemanpoetryprize.co.uk @Betjemanprize Love writing? Never miss a podcast. Sign up to www.radiogorgeous.com #poetry #joannalumley #betjeman

A Ghost Story with Altitude "I scared myself when I was writing it!" Michelle Paver's classic Gothic ghost story is set on Kanchenjunga in the Himalayas in 1935, the twilight of the Empire but the golden age of mountaineering. It has all the elements of the perfect ghost story but as she says, "not many people have set a ghost story at 23,000 feet." for more go to www.radiogorgeous.com #books #scary #ghost #ThinAir

the first 8 seconds are fuzzy but do persevere! Personal trainer and hypnotist Bertie tells Josephine how we can have our unconscious reprogrammed and reach our ideal weight. Thin Forever are having a seminar in Central London on October 15. Special discount for listeners mention Radio Gorgeous and get £30 off :£69 instead of £100. For more info go to: www.thinforever.co.uk radiogorgeous.com #diet #thin #hypno

Donna and Josephine whip up the easiest supper ever - a naan pizza, invented by the Sainsbury's Magazine team. And Donna has a surprise caller. This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in OCTOBER 2016 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. Enjoyed this? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL at www.radiogorgeous.com #Pizza #EasyRecipe #Recipe #GorgeousKitchen

Hug in a Mug BAKEWELL TART Comfort food in a cup – it doesn’t get better (or easier) than this SAINSBURY'S Recipe in the GORGEOUS KITCHEN with Josephine and Donna It's raining. it' cold, it's a miserable Saturday afternoon, Donna puts on her housecoat and Josephine dons her bunny slippers it's time to make a HUG in a MUG! (cooking a cake in 3 minutes in a microwave.) This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in October 2016 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. Enjoyed this caper? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL at www.radiogorgeous.com

Maria Semple - TODAY WILL BE DIFFERENT Sainsbury's Magazine Book Choice with Donna Freed on Radio Gorgeous "Happiness doesn't happen with a crow bar." Eleanor Flood wakes with the resolution that today will be the day that she becomes her best, most engaged, serene, transcendent self. Like most plans, these are laid to waste by the intrusion of life. http://www.mariasemple.com/ Women having a fascinating conversation! Never miss a Radio Gorgeous podcast sign at our website.

The Girl from Lace Island : Addictive Epic Saga JO REES on RADIO GORGEOUS with Donna & Josephine Donna & Josephine catch up in Brighton with novelist & Radio Gorgeous contributor, Jo Rees. Up for discussion: her latest far-reaching romantic romp, The Girl From Lace Island, the loss of her own mother while writing it and her latest project with her husband, Emlyn. Love Radio Gorgeous? Follow us on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/radiogorgeous.com/id603913179?mt=2 Or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/radiogorgeous/ #Author #BestSeller #Women #Gossip

Eimear McBride The Lesser Bohemians AUTHOR with Donna Freed on RADIO GORGEOUS The story of a young woman exuberantly, if messily, propelling herself into a new life in London and the collision of a love affair. Eimear and Donna discuss the redemptive and, to a point, curative qualities of love and literature beyond the long reach of abuse. http://eimearmcbride.com/ LOVE authors? Never miss a podcast sign up www.radiogorgeous.com #Author #Drama #thelesserbohemians #Women

Best selling Author Victoria Hislop talks Greece, the evil eye, revenge, tattoos and acrobats. radiogorgeous.com #Greece #Author #AmReading #BookReview #Podcast

ISLE of WOMAN harmonies and humour GORGEOUS ENTERTAINMENT with Haz Childs on RADIO GORGEOUS These women will amaze and inspire you with their hilarious show, all written and performed by the them (women that is). ISLE OF WOMEN are on tour in the UK go see: #Music #Cabaret #Women http://www.hordernciani.com/ Follow: https://www.facebook.com/isleofwoman/ https://twitter.com/isleofwoman ALL things WOMAN why not like Radio Gorgeous? https://www.facebook.com/radiogorgeous/

THE PRIVILEGED Emily Hourican - a smart read & a great crack with Josephine Pembroke on Radio Gorgeous Three friends meet an an all girls school from different backgrounds, two of them are mesmerised by Amanda, tall, beautiful, vague and charismatic. Everyone Amanda meets falls for her and her looks propel her into a life of parties, aristocrats and modelling, Amanda becomes a victim of her own good fortune and her friends decide that they must try save her. Josephine chats to Emily Hourican the acclaimed Irish journalist about her novel and her recent cancer which has changed her perspective on everything. Follow Emily: @EmilyH71 Women need women! Sign up to Gorgeous mail & never miss a podcast! www.radiogorgeous.com #Friendships #Women #Ireland #Author

Virginie Taittinger, once dubbed the princess of champagne, is now its reigning queen with her very own cuvee. Champagne Virginie T. is another family joint venture with her son, and together they have created an extraordinary champagne born of tradition but with it's face firmly toward the future, much like Virginie herself. #champagne #wine #food&drink #womenentrepreneurs http://www.champagnevirginiet.com/en/ Follow: https://twitter.com/VirginieT_ @VirginieT_

In A Land of Paper Gods Rebecca Mackenzie, Author of the Week on Radio Gorgeous with Donna Freed A coming of age story set in the Chinese hilltop school for the children of British missionaries in the 1930's ad 40's. Rebecca Mackenzie does not retell her own missionary upbringing but explores that world through another girl in another, more troubled time and place. http://www.rebeccamackenzie.com/ Love Authors? So do we...sign up & never miss a podcast www.radiogorgeous.com #China #Women #Author #AmReading

Mediterranean fish stew Sainsbury's Recipe in the GORGEOUS KITCHEN with Josephine & Donna Josephine and Donna catch up while they create this Mediterranean fish stew; the last dose of summer sunshine. And Donna tells Josephine about her VIP treatment at the Edinburgh Festival. This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in SEPTEMBER 2016 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. Enjoyed this? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL at www.radiogorgeous.com

The LAURAS Sara Taylor - A transgender road trip SAINSBURY'S Magazine Book choice with Donna Freed Donna explores the subject of transgender with the US born writer Sara Taylor chosen by Sainsbury's Magazine. And she asks have you ever felt that your life was not what you thought it would be, what it should be? Alex's Ma feels this so keenly that she takes off her in car in the middle of the night with nothing but her young teenage child, Alex. It is a coming of age for both of them as they face their pasts and futures on the road. More about Sara https://sarataylor.co/ LOVE meeting AUTHORS? sign up for MORE www.radiogorgeous.com

Josephine and Donna make this hedonistic pudding, melting ice cream with a salted caramel sauce with pecans in home made cookie cups. Josephine also tells Donna about her secret Boudoir session which are a surprise present for her husbands 50th. This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in September 2016 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. Yaffa Meskell photographer: https://yaffameskellphotography.smugmug.com/ Enjoyed this? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL at www.radiogorgeous.com Josephine and Donna make this hedonistic pudding, melting ice cream with a salted caramel sauce with pecans in home made cookie cups. Josephine also tells Donna about her secret Boudoir session which are a surprise present for her husbands 50th. This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in September 2016 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. Yaffa Meskell photographer: https://yaffameskellphotography.smugmug.com/ Enjoyed this? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL at www.radiogorgeous.com #Pudding #Recipe #Cookies #Sainsbury'sMagazine

We do know now the average age of our listeners and it is 40 to 60…..this is the exact age that if you have had children there is a good chance that they will be leaving home, to go to university, travel or live with their partner….. there is something we must face and that is THE EMPTY NEST. Josephine meets Celia Dodd who is a journalist who specialises in families, health and wellbeing for many publications including the Times. THE EMPTY NEST HOW to SURVIVE AND STAY CLOSE TO YOUR CHILD is published by PIATKUS. #Teenagers #Family #Moms

Today I interviewed Anna Pasternak who is a writer and journalist and is a member of the Pasternek family……her great uncle was BORIS PASTERNAK the nobel prize winning novelist and one of the best known Poets writers and translater in Russia in the 20th Century. Anna has written a book about the the untold story and the inspiration about Dr Zhivago LARA The Untold Story. #Lara #Zhivago #Romance #History

Shari Lapena The Couple Next Door Sainsbury’s Magazine AUTHOR with Donna Freed From bankruptcy lawyer, to English teacher to literary novelist, Shari Lapena has written her first thriller. If ever there was an embodiment of the poem: Oh What a Tangled Web We Weave, When First We Practice to Deceive! Shari burrows into the dark side of human nature when an infant goes missing after the parents leave her home, while they attend a dinner party next door. Follow Shari: https://twitter.com/sharilapena @sharilapena Love this interview? Sign up to Radio Gorgeous newsletter www.radiogorgeous.com #Author #AmReading #Sainsbury'sMagazine #RadioGorgeous

New Play, Fabric, by playwright Abi Zakarian with Donna Freed on Radio Gorgeous Playing all throughout August at Underbelly at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Abi Zakarian's new play exposes the unravelling of a young woman's life after she is raped. She was commissioned to write the one-woman show for actor Nancy Sullivan and director Tom O'Brien. The three of them create a riveting drama through Abi's pitch perfect script, Nancy's massive and raw talent and powerful direction from Tom. Follow: https://twitter.com/abizakarian @AbiZakarian Love podcasts? Sign for GORGEOUS MAIL www.radiogorgeous.com Fabric at Underbelly at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival August 2016 Playwright Abi Zakarian Creative collaboration: Actor Nancy Sullivan and director Tom O'Brien #Edinburgh #EdinburghFringe #Theatre #Women

CRUMBLE HEAVEN! Baked apricots with cardamom and orange blossom honey, whipped cream and oat crumble SAINSBURY'S RECIPE in the Gorgeous Kitchen with Josephine & Donna Donna & Josephine make this glorious stone crumble, which they eat for breakfast, lunch and a late night snack. Listen & salivate. This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in JULY 2016 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. Enjoyed this? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL at www.radiogorgeous.com

Josephine & Donna go South East Asian and get wrapping. This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in JULY 2016 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. Enjoyed this? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL at www.radiogorgeous.com #Recipe #Sainsbury's #Cleanliving #Comedy

Dorothy Koomson When I Was Invisible Sainsbury's Magazine Author with Jo Rees Internationally-acclaimed author, Dorothy Koomson never shies away from tackling heart-rending issues in her novels. Jo Rees caught up with her to discuss her latest,When I Was Invisible. It's a real page-turner about two childhood friends with almost identical names who think that they'll always be BFF's. But when life deals them several cruel blows, they walk away into very different futures - one into a convent, one as a minor celebrity. Are these 'invisible' lives the ones they were meant to live? Or will they only find the salvation they crave when they are reunited twenty years later? Gripping stuff. http://www.dorothykoomson.co.uk Follow Dorothy: https://twitter.com/DorothyKoomson @DorothyKoomson FB: https://www.facebook.com/Dorothy-Koomson-79360710576/ LOVE meeting AUTHORS? sign up for MORE www.radiogorgeous.com

Barbara Lorna Hudson TIMED OUT dating in your 60s AUTHOR of the Week with Donna Freed on Radio Gorgeous If dating, let alone internet dating gives you the willies (yes, groan, pun intended) imagine internet dating in your 60's. Barbara Lorna Hudson did just that: she both did the dating but also imagined further and the results are a funny, warm fictionalised account of later dating. Barbara's Blog: https://barbaralornahudson.wordpress.com/ https://twitter.com/barbaralhudson @barbaralhudson Find this interesting? Then NEVER miss a podcast SIGN UP www.radiogorgeous.com #Over60 #Dating #storytelling #Oldie

TRY a new career - FACE MATTERS Award Winning Beauty with SALLY CURSON & Josephine Pembroke GORGEOUS BEAUTY After 20 years in the beauty business Sally Curson suffered from stress-induced rosacea and went on to find the secret ingredient to anti-ageing beauty: mineral based silica, no synthetics! She is also, with the help of the Prince's Trust, empowering other women to start their own therapy businesses. https://twitter.com/FaceMatters @FaceMatters Contact Sally by email: sally@facematters-skincare.com http://www.facematters-skincare.com/ TRY a new career - FACE MATTERS Award Winning Beauty with SALLY CURSON & Josephine Pembroke GORGEOUS BEAUTY After 20 years in the beauty business Sally Curson suffered from stress-induced rosacea and went on to find the secret ingredient to anti-ageing beauty: mineral based silica, no synthetics! She is also, with the help of the Prince's Trust, empowering other women to start their own therapy businesses. https://twitter.com/FaceMatters @FaceMatters Contact Sally by email: sally@facematters-skincare.com http://www.facematters-skincare.com/ Love wellbeing? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL www.radiogorgeous.com #Beauty #Facials #Organic #Career

THE MUTTON CLUB founder Rachel Lankester on RADIO GORGEOUS with Josephine Pembroke There are myriad things we do not get to choose in life and one of the first is when we are born; but once born, if we're lucky, we get to get older and then turn into mutton dressed as lamb! Rachel Lankester is one of the lucky ones who made it to middle life and rightly realised that women need more positive resources so she founded The Mutton Club for us smart, feisty women for us women who were born some time ago. http://www.themuttonclub.com/ https://twitter.com/TheMuttonClub @TheMuttonClub Love this? sign up to Radio Gorgeous podcasts www.radiogorgeous.com #Women #Blog #Podcast #50+

Louise Doughty BLACK WATER, Author of the Week with Donna Freed Donna Freed interviews Louise Doughty on Radio Gorgeous talking about her book BLACK WATER. https://twitter.com/doughtylouise?lang=en-gb @DoughtyLouise http://louisedoughty.com/black-water/ In depth interviews/never miss a podcast www.radiogorgeous.com #Author #Interview #BookReview #SummerReads

Spiced crab salad with fennel, grapefruit and chicory SAINSBURY'S RECIPE in the Gorgeous Kitchen Josephine and Donna are not going to be scared off by crab. They cook with them and eat them with glee in this delightfully easy summer recipe. This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in JULY 2016 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. Enjoyed this? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL at www.radiogorgeous.com #Recipe #Salad #CrabRecipe #Sainsbury'sMagRecipe

Raspberry & Pimms trifle terrine SAINSBURY'S MAGAZINE in the GORGEOUS KITCHEN with Josephine & Donna Surprisingly tricky this is the most challenging recipe supplied by Sainsbury's Magazine for Josephine and Donna. They learn how to cook with gelatine, layer a terrine, cook with vanilla paste and set the trifle. Luckily they have a bottle of Pimms to help with the situation. This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in JULY 2016 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. Enjoyed this? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL at www.radiogorgeous.com #Trifle #Recipe #Podcast #Food #Foodie

Pretty IS by Maggie Mitchell A dark & disturbing THRILLER with Jo REES on RADIO GORGEOUS Jo Rees explores this thriller with US author Maggie Mitchell. https://www.facebook.com/Maggie-Mitchell-928954710467238/ https://twitter.com/memitchell99 @memitchell99 Love BOOK REVIEWS? Then LOVE us at www.radiogorgeous.com #Thriller #Author #AmReading #BookReview

Portland Place SARAH SHAW - SECRET DIARY of a BBC Secretary on Radio Gorgeous "Savile was a creep, just horrid." Sarah Shaw's 1971 diary Sarah Shaw started off writing a blog about her life as a secretary at the BBC in the early 70's. Then a publisher snaffled her and here is the book for us all. Well done Sarah! Follow: https://twitter.com/dymvue @Dymvue WE LOVE WOMEN'S LIVES sign up and NEVER miss out at www.radiogorgeous.com #BBC #1970s #LifeStory #SummerReads