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In this mini episode, Steve chats with superstar DJ and producer, Sigala. Sigala talks about being made to play keyboards as a child, his schooldays and performing in old peoples homes across Norfolk. Plus his time at Westminster Music College and the importance of good management and his musical influences. Support the show

Dr Noël  Tredinnick BEM FRSCM  is a British composer, organist, orchestrator and conductor. He was awarded a Lambeth DMus degree in March 2002. In Queen Elizabeth's Birthday Honours bestowed in 2021, he received a BEM (British Empire Medal) for life-long services to Church Music and Music Education. Noël has toured extensively in Europe, the USA, Australia and South Africa as both lecturer and conductor.He discusses his childhood love for music and attending the Guild Hall school of music, the art of orchestration, becoming part of All Souls Langham Place and starting the All Should Orchestra. Plus the guys talk about Prom Praise at the world-famous, Royal Albert Hall and Noel's aims with this annual event.Support the show

Mark Gatiss is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, producer and novelist. His work includes writing for and acting in the television series Doctor Who, Sherlock, and Dracula. Together with Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton and Jeremy Dyson, he is a member of the comedy team The League of Gentlemen. He played Tycho Nestoris in the HBO series Game of Thrones.The guys talk about growing up, schooldays, the giant maggots from Dr Who, meeting life-long friends at drama school plus his new movie, the Road Dance.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Michael Emmett was an international drugs trafficker who found God in prison alongside Reggie Kray thanks to a Page Three girl. It's an incredible story of darkness to life. Don't miss it.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Andrew Palau grew up in a strong Christian home, one of four sons of world evangelist and author Luis Palau. Andrew, however, chose his own way and did not make an early commitment to make the Christian faith part of his life. He attended the University of Oregon where the party life was a large part of his studies. After graduating with a degree in English literature, Andrew moved to Boston where he worked in retail for five years.In 1993, Andrew went on holiday to join his parents for Luis' evangelistic outreach in Kingston, Jamaica. His father preached the same Gospel message he had heard him share hundreds of times, but this time was different and Andrew decided to follow Jesus for himself. Andrew went on to work with the Luis Palau organisation and has shared the Christian message with millions of people, and at every opportunity he demonstrates his father's same passion and love for Christ and for sharing his faith.Support the show

One of the most trailblazing tours of all time, Jeff Wayne's musical version of ‘The War of The Worlds' -  returns to arenas throughout the UK in 2022. Based on HG Wells' classic Victorian story, The War of The Worlds remains a firm favourite to millions around the world.  In 2006, the tour was considered a cutting-edge production with 6 trucks filled to the brim. In 2022, marking a momentous 16 years of touring, the production will be up to 12 trucks including a stack of new special effects that will challenge and excite the senses for audiences of all ages, all set to Jeff's iconic score. The Composer and driving force behind the show, Jeff Wayne, joins us on today's show. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Originally from Bristol, Justin has worked in a variety of social work and youth work settings for over 25 years. Most recently before joining the charity in 2010, he worked for the largest children's charity in the UK. Previous to this, he worked in a range of local authority roles; most latterly at senior management level within a metropolitan borough council in the West Midlands. He has also served as a church Pastor and is a passionate advocate for justice and authentic leadership. The guys talk about first dates, getting dumped, honeymoons, an incident with the Turkish police plus Justin's new book, Just Leadership.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

John Oates is one half of the best-selling duo of all time, Hall & Oates, as well as an accomplished solo artist. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The American Songwriters Hall of Fame, recipient of the prestigious BMI Icon Award as well as numerous American Music, MTV awards, and multiple Grammy nominations.Since forming his creative partnership with Daryl Hall in the early 1970s, they have gone on to record 21 albums, which have sold over 80 million units, making them the most successful duo in rock history. They have scored 10 number one records, over 20 Top 40 hits, and have toured the world for decades. Their involvement in the original “Live Aid” concert and the groundbreaking “We Are The World” charity recording have further established them as legendary artists, who have personally and through their music, stood the test of time.It's a great chat as the guys discuss John's early days, meeting Daryl Hall in 1967, songwriting, playing Live Aid and his charity work with Feeding America.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

On the show this week we chat with Matt Goss,  the British musical icon who after 10 years living and working in Las Vegas, thousands of shows and hundreds of thousands of happy fans, has decided to come home to the UK and release new music.Goss will still be based some of the time in Los Angeles, his home (alongside Las Vegas) for almost three decades. But his focus looking ahead is more on working and performing in the UK, the place that rocket-powered the teenage Goss, his twin Luke and their Eighties band Bros to the top of the charts, cultural phenomenon status and a headline gig at Wembley Stadium – a feat that made Goss the youngest male ever to headline the legendary venue, a record he still holds today. Matt will be releasing a new solo record called 'The Beautiful Unknown' on November 19th and the lead single, 'Somewhere To Fall' is out now. Watch the official video hereIt's a fascinating chat about life, fame, celebrity, lunch with Princess Diana and a whole lot more. It even gets quite emotional at the end. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Jonathan Veira is an internationally acclaimed bass baritone opera singer, who's performed across the globe with various companies including Glyndebourne, The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and The Royal Danish Opera Company. His performances in operatic comedy roles have thrilled audiences at home and abroad but JV sings much more than opera alone. This multi-skilled entertainer with a range as big as his heart and character has performed across the globe to great reviews both in opera and in his own one-man show. He's also well known in the Christian community for his Christian and gospel albums. There's no doubt about it, he's a very funny and supremely talented guy and in this double length podcast the guys chat about JV meeting his wife, Sue, winning a competition which launched his operatic career, debilitating illness in 1989, recovery and playing Falstaff in Copenhagen through to his recent kidney transplant. You won't want to miss a second.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Richard Gamble is the visionary behind the colossal project to build the Eternal Wall – a monumental piece of public art revealing a million personal prayers - the largest database of hope stories in the world. Having the idea back in 2004, for the past five years Richard has shared the incredible concept all around the UK, rallying people in the belief that one individual's answered prayer can be another person's hope. The guys talk about a near-death experience, becoming a Christian, raising money for the Eternal Wall, chopping down a tree plus more answered prayers. The guys talk about a near death experience as a five year-old, answered prayers as a child and adult, chopping down a pear tree and fundraising for the Eternal Wall.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Warren Furman is best known for his role of Ace on Gladiators from 1996 to 2000. After leaving school at 16 years old Warren became an apprentice sign maker.He then joined his fathers roofing business before having a go at modelling and bodybuilding. In 1996, Warren beat 60 other hopefuls for a place on the hit Saturday night TV show Gladiators, and Ace was born. The guys talk about growing up in Harlow, Essex and losing his younger brother, school days and training down the gym and his big break on Gladiators. Despite the fame and fortune Warren was searching for something more and he explains how he became a committed Christian. Awooga!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Ian Henderson has lived with his family in Manchester since 2001. For the first six years he and his wife pioneered a youth community project in what was at the time the most deprived ward in the UK. Ian then joined the Message Trust's leadership team as an executive Director. In 2014 he left the Message to start Naked Truth & Visible. The guys talk about Ian's 10 failed driving tests, moving his young family to the worst area in the UK, wetting himself aged 17, being run over and his work as boss of a porn recovery charity. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Pete Greig is the founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement, Senior leader of Emmaus Road Church in Guildford, and a best-selling author. Pete is also an Ambassador for the NGO Tearfund, a visiting lecturer for St Mellitus Theological College, and one of the founders of the Wildfires festival. We talk about his love for Portsmouth FC, his wife, Sammy, getting sick, a streaking incident in France, hearing some devastating news in Hong Kong and living on a barge these days. We also talk about coping with unanswered prayer and Pete's advice for those holding on for a miracle.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Suzie Kennedy is an English actress who is best known for her work as a Marilyn Monroe lookalike. She's impersonated Monroe in several television commercials for Pepsi, Citroën, Guinness, Iberia Airlines, and others.[1] She also played Monroe in the 2003 Revealed episode "Who Killed Marilyn Monroe?"[2] and Monroe's 2014 episode of Autopsy, as well as films such as Me and Marilyn (2009),[3][4] JFK: Seven Days That Made a President (2013), The Theory of Everything (2014), and Blade Runner 2049 (2017). She has appeared as herself on television series such as The Alan Titchmarsh Show, The Weakest Link,[5] Come Dine with Me,[6] Party Wars,[7] Pet Nation,[8] and The Chase.Steve and Suzy talk about her career, wearing Marilyn's actual clothes, overdosing on tic tacs , meeting American stand-up and presenter, Dave Chappelle, plus Stephen Fry, dangerous moments on set and so much more.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Guinness world record holder English comedian, Tim Vine transports his audiences into a world of silliness, laughter and good clean family fun. He is known for his trademark quick-fire style wit and stand-up comedy. Tim's the author of joke books, has appeared in a number of TV sitcoms, variety shows and game shows and was also a finalist on 'Let's Dance for Comic Relief'. He has released a handful of stand-up DVDs and is a pretty handy darts player too. We chat about Tim starting out in comedy, winning a runner bean competition, watching Jaws in a dinghy, an embarrassing moment at a Lido, the go cart his dad built him plus putting together new material. I even share with Tim some maths magic. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Tommy Cannon is a veteran British comedian along with the late great Bobby Ball, became one of the UK's best loved double act, Cannon & Ball. Starting out as singers they soon turned to comedy, then variety shows before the primetime Cannon & Ball Show which attracted a massive audience of over 20million viewers each week on their ITV show during the 1980's. Tommy chats about losing Bobby last year, their first pantomime with Charlie Drake, appearing on This Is Your Life, meeting the Queen plus their stint in the hit ITV show, Last Laugh in Vegas. It's a heartwarming listen.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

From winning Britain's Got Talent in 2016 to entertaining royalty, magician Richard Jones has performed for celebrities, the monarchy and everyone in-between. However, his favourite shows are a far cry from the Royal Variety Performance. Having joined the military in his teens, Richard continues to support the British Army through his magic act, by touring warzones and performing to troops. The guys talk winning BGT, making a surprise visit to Afghanistan to entertain the troops, falling off a stage, pulling Prince William on stage to help with a trick plus being part of the Queens Birthday Parade.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Andy Flannagan is a Luton-based, Irish singer-songwriter who was previously a hospital doctor but whose proudest moment as an Irishman was captaining England's Barmy Army during the Ashes in Australia. As well as all the bigger festivals and events, he has also made regular appearances on radio 2 and radio 5live, alongside various BBC regional stations. He has appeared on ‘The Big Breakfast' and 4thought on Channel 4. Over the last 9 years his music has also been a staple on Christian radio stations UCB, Cross Rhythms and Premier. His campaigning song writing dragged him into the political arena, so he can often be found engaging with MPs around Parliament. The guys talk about an incident at the hospital, the impact of George Verwer, leaving medicine, an embarrassing blind date, plus a recent Zoom gathering.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

On today's show Steve chats with Alistair Burt, a British politician who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for North East Bedfordshire from 2001 until 2019. Alistair  was Parliamentary Under Secretary of State then Minister of State at the Department of Social Security from 1992 to 1997, and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office from 2010 to 2013. He was also Minister of State at the Department of Health from May 2015 to July 2016. First elected as a Conservative, Burt had the Conservative whip removed on 3 September 2019. On 29 October he was one of ten Conservative MPs to have the whip restored.[3] He retired at the 2019 general election.[4]In this fascinating interview the guys discuss his many years in Parliament, fellowship and friendship at Westminster an embarrassing night in a prison cell that almost scuppered his political aspirations, his greatest achievement in politics plus getting sacked, a recent heart attack scare plus new challenges. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

On today's show we meet Mark Greenwood,  a much-loved travelling speaker who presents the Christian message in a humorous and engaging way. Mark also loves helping Christians to share their faith, and giving them resources to help. He is passionate about helping the local church to build a culture that works to and loves changing the perception that those outside the church have about Christianity.The boys talk motorway service stations, coming to faith, Mark's mum get re-married, family life, his exciting new book, plus having a heart attack and kicking in a toilet door. It's another belter. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Brought up in a practising Jewish family, and married to a retired Church of England minister, Michele Guinness worked in the UK media for many years. She retired to concentrate on writing and speaking and regularly contributes to local radio, and a number of magazines. She has also written thirteen books. Her only novel, Archbishop, a thriller, set in 2024 tells the story of the UK's first female Archbishop of Canterbury. She chats about Christmas day at the windows, a first date wedding proposal, a sense of deja vu at the Norbreck Castle Hotel, an embarrassing TV interview with a miner plus inviting and hosting Sir Ken Dodd for an event at a children's hospice.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Rob Parsons is an international speaker and best-selling author. He is the founder and chairman of Care for the Family, a national charity which aims to strengthen family life and help those hurting because of family difficulties. It has over 70 paid staff and regional offices around the UK. Rob has spoken to over a million people at live events on family issues and at Christian and corporate events around the world. He has built an international reputation as an inspirational and entertaining keynote speaker at major conferences and events.Rob is married to Dianne, lives in Cardiff in South Wales and has two adult children and five Grandchildren. For 15 years he was involved in the leadership of Glenwood Church, Cardiff, which he now attends with Dianne. In 2012 Rob was honoured in the Queen's New Year's Honours list when he was appointed as an Officer of the British Empire (OBE).The guys talk about Rob's first foray into public life when he played guitar in a band, how he learned to become a public speaker, meeting his wife, Diane plus his Strugglers Group and having dinner with Sir Cliff Richard.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

My guest today is Tania Bright, the CEO of the national fostering and adoption charity, Home for Good.  Their vision is to find a home for every child who needs one.  Tarn (as we all know her) is a seasoned public speaker, author, and executive coach and has 20 years of experience in leading organisations, church ministry, and a professional background of working in FTSE100 companies. She is also an adoptive Mum to two incredible boys. They live by the river in central London and enjoy mudlarking and supporting their inner-city farm.In our chat we talk about Tarn's first house, a car she owned, starting work at 12 years old, becoming an adoptive parent plus getting a tattoo.   Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Nigel Benn, the professional boxer who competed from 1987 to 1996. Nicknamed “The Dark Destroyer” for his formidable punching power and aggressive fighting style, he's ranked by BoxRec as the fourth best British super-middleweight boxer of all time.After his professional boxing career, he became an internationally recognised DJ. He later appeared in the first series of the ITV reality TV show I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!.The guys discuss Nigel's stint in the British Army, winning the world title, his family, meeting his wife of over 30 years, Carolyn, and his conversion to Christianity.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Arianna Walker is a speaker, an author and the CEO of Mercy Ministries UK- a Christian charity that works in partnership with churches across the UK to provide residential care for young women who are dealing with life controlling issues. We chat about an unfortunate car breakdown, getting a tattoo, sleeping in a cave, climbing Machu Picchu to raise funds for Mercy Ministries plus a miracle on the ski slopes. You'll love this one.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Ishmael has crammed in enough adventures with God to fill a dozen large volumes while his musical achievements from fronting possibly the first ever Christian punk band, to birthing kids' praise parties and Spirit-led ministry for children, to writing worship classics like 'Father God I Wonder' means that nothing short of legendary seems appropriate in describing the grizzled veteran. The old friends chat about coming to faith, his long music career, launching The Glorie Company at Spring Harvest, Ishy's cancer diagnosis in 2008 plus moving onto to Chichester Cathedral.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

My guest today is Justin Dowds, the big cheese at the brilliant child development charity, Compassion UK. We discuss Justin's involvement in an international team who fundraised, designed and constructed a solar-powered hospital in Haiti, following the earthquake there in 2010, as well as climbing Kilimanjaro, running the Scottish-based Christian music festival Frenzy, sprinting naked through a Bible week when a pal stole his clothes, plus getting the top job at Compassion UKSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

On today's show Steve chats with Cathy Madavan. An accomplished speaker and best-selling author, Cathy travels far and wide, encouraging and equipping others to live with courage, confidence and resilience. Having faced her fair share of life's ups and downs, Cathy's wisdom and honesty inspires others to build lives of purpose, responding positively to their own challenges and opportunities. With her equally brilliant husband Mark, they've built a big and thriving Church on the south coast of England.Cathy reveals her lead role in a musical, moving house at 15, coming to faith during a conversation on a park bench, an embarrassing moment at Spring Harvest plus coping with bad news in a Doctors room.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Lou Fellingham is a singer/songwriter and worship leader and someone who has been an ever-present figure in the music industry for the last 20 years. With her husband Nathan, Lou leads worship every week  streaming on Youtube and Facebook. We chat about her lockdown projects, becoming a Christian as a young child, her singing career, plus her wedding day. It'll inspire you for sure.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Paul Jones is an singer, actor, harmonica player, radio personality and television presenter. He first came to prominence as the lead singer of the successful 1960s group Manfred Mann, with whom he had several Top Ten hit records from 1962 to 1966 including the international number one single "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" (1964). Paul founded The Blues Band and is a member of The Manfreds, and he hosted BBC Radio 2's Blues Show for over 30 years.Steve and Paul chat about having UK hits, coming to faith in 1984, meeting and marrying Fiona Hendly as well as hitting a bum note in a recording session with Henry Mancini plus his legendary Christmas Charity Concerts. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

This time Steve chats to the Rev. Nicky Gumbel, the pioneer of Alpha and Vicar of HTB in London, one of the largest Church of England churches in the UK. The guys chat about Nicky's remarkable ancestors, coming to faith at university, meeting his wife, Pippa, the tragic death of his best friend Mick, plus the global success of the Alpha course.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

In this exciting bonus podcast Steve chats with international speaker and author, Canon J.John. The guys discuss the opportunities during lockdown plus J.John's first car, coming to faith, an embarrassing moment at theological college, plus becoming a parent and helping a stranger. It's funny, enjoyable and hugely inspirational.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Steve kicks off season two by chatting with Kev Kennedy who played loveable Curly Watts for over 20 years in Corrie. The guys talk about his music career, gold record albums, playing blues with Willie Nelson, being signed by Simon Cowell – and playing guitar alongside Johnny Marr in the band that was the precursor to The Smiths. Plus Kev's fascinating theatre career, sobriety and starring in Britain's favourite soap, Coronation StreetSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

On our season finale Steve chats to Andy Hawthorne, a British evangelist, author and founder of The Message Trust, a Christian mission organisation based in Manchester, particularly working with those who are traditionally hard to reach, in prison or from disadvantaged communities. In this inspirational conversation Andy talks about meeting his wife Michelle, touring the USA, receiving his OBE from Prince Charles, celebrating a milestone birthday during lockdown, and getting caught with his trousers down in a disabled train toilet. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Steve chats to the inspirational Paul Cowley, the author of the hit book, 'Thief, Prisoner, Soldier, Priest'. Paul  grew up in Manchester amid the chaotic world of his alcoholic parents. His early exposure to heavy drinking, explosive arguments and the unnerving aggression of his father led him into homelessness and crime. By seventeen he was behind bars.Years later, following a career in the army which ‘made a man of him' yet ultimately failed to give him direction and purpose, Paul's search for meaning resulted in an unexpected encounter with God that changed his life for ever.This remarkable and touching account of his early years, from thief to prisoner, soldier and, eventually, priest, should inspire anyone who feels their life is out of control. It is, by turns, a dramatic, traumatic and comic story, yet one that stands as a testament to how God offers hope to all who have the courage to respond.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Most budding songwriters dream of their first composition becoming a global success. Usually it remains a dream. For Dave Bilbrough, Abba Father became a giant step into international music-writing recognition. Now, four decades in full-time Christian ministry and numerous albums later, he is recognised as one of Britain's foremost worship leaders and songwriters. The guys talk about Dave's beginnings, playing the Royal Albert Hall, a bizarre phone call with Spike Milligan,  performing in abattoirs and boxing rings and turning down a meeting with U2. It's another belting edition.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

On this week's show Steve chats to celebrity, comedian, magician, actor, artist and author, the very talented, Joe Pasquale. He's been in the business for over 30 years and the guys chat about starring in the Muppets 25th Anniversary show, being crowned King of the Jungle in ITV's I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here, being covered in blue paint at The Royal Variety Performance and his new book, Deadknobs and Doomsticks 2. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Carl Beech is the President of CVM, a Christian movement focus on evangelism to men. Ten years ago, he founded The Gathering, an annual Christian men's weekend away in a field in Swindon, described as a cross between Songs of Praise and Top Gear. More recently Carl's established Edge Ministries, a national coalition of organisations focussed on reaching the most hurting, lost and broken in society.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

On today's bonus Lockdown 2 show, Steve rings  Jenson Button MBE, a British racing driver and former Formula One (F1) racer who won the 2009 F1 World Championship driving for Brawn GP. After his Formula One career, he became a champion of the Super GT Series in 2018, driving a Honda car for Team Kunimitsu. It's short but fascinating as ever.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Steve Legg chats to professional funny-man Tony Vino on the moments he'll never forget. Tony's been performing on the comedy scene since 2005 performing all across the UK and internationally. He's been the support act for TV acts such as Jimmy Cricket and Tim Vine. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Steve chats to Gavin Calver, husband, dad, international speaker, author, chair of Spring Harvest and the big cheese at the Evangelical Alliance. The boys talk embroidery, blocking a toilet, infertility, breaking a world record and the challenges of running the EA during Covid.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

In this episode Steve chats to one of his oldest pals, the actor Graham Cole. He's been in the business for nearly 50 years and is best known for playing Britain Favourite Cop, Tony Stamp, in the hit ITV Police drama, The Bill for 25 years.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Debra Green OBE is the national director of Redeeming our Communities (ROC), founded in 2004. She has over 20 years of experience in bringing organisations together towards the goal of social transformation, starting with her home city of Manchester. Since 2003 this work has expanded and she has acted as a consultant to many towns and cities with significant results. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

James and Dylan Piper are a father and son magic act duo from South Wales. James previously went through to the semi-finals of the Welsh Factor impressing judges with his sleight-of-hand skills. Then in 2018 he auditioned for Britain's Got Talent but wasn't shown on TV. In 2020 the talented pair went through to the finals wowing the judges and the British public along the way. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Gerald Coates is a man who's challenged the established church and indeed changed the church in the UK as we know it. He's a popular speaker and has spoken at large events at Earls Court, the Royal Albert Hall and Wembley Stadium. Gerald's influence on British Christianity over the last 45 years has been extraordinary. In this remarkable interview Gerald talks Cliff Richard, Alvin Stardust, Status Quo and praying with the Royal Family. It's honest, inspiring and totally unmissable.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Patrick Regan OBE is the founder and CEO of Kintsugi Hope, a charity which aims to create safe and supportive spaces for those suffering from emotional and mental health challenges. After Patrick and his family went through a series of personal trials and ill health, Patrick decided to step down from his previous role as CEO at XLP, another charity supporting young people, to create Kintsugi Hope. Patrick has travelled to over thirty countries working with, and on behalf, of the poorest communities and is a regular contributor on radio and TV shows where he discusses important issues like poverty and justice. He received the Mayor of London Peace Award in 2010 and was also awarded an OBE from Her Majesty the Queen for services to young people. Patrick is a fabulous communicator and the author of five books.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)

Steve's guest today is the brilliant TV and theatre actor, producer and director, Andrew Lancel. He's best know for his stints on Cardiac Arrest, The Bill and playing nasty Frank Foster in Coronation Street as well as his acclaimed portrayal of Brian Epstein - The Man Who Made The Beatles.Andrew talks about his time in Coronation Street, appearing on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, his 'Hello Magazine' showbiz wedding and a whole lot more.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk)