Let's Talk with Lee Peart

Lee Peart sits down for a chat with his comedy pal Rosie Wilby to discuss her new book 'The Breakup Monologues - The Unexpected Joy Of Heartbreak'. Rosie is a comedian, journalist, fellow podcaster and was dubbed 'The Queen of Breakups' by BBC Radio 4. In this interview we talk ghosting, bread crumbing and what exactly is 'icing' someone? We also discuss whether to keep in touch with an ex and the science behind breaking up and heartbreak. 

It's A Sin is one of Channel 4's most acclaimed new TV dramas, and has started a discussion about HIV/AIDS and gay men in the 80s and 90s. Husband's Dick Longdin and Adam Zane, two close friends of mine join me in a candid conversation as we discuss the impact of the show, and they talk me through just how it was like living as a gay man in those times. We also discuss Adam Zane's involvement in the phenomenon Queer as Folk and we look to the future while remembering the past.

Actor turned activist talks all things HIV/AIDS. As executive director of the charity NAM, Matthew answers questions about HIV/AIDS and talks how he is living openly and honestly as an HIV+ person. Breaking stigma, debunking myths and talking of the hope for the future, Matthew speaks honestly and inspiringly about his journey.

Robert Madge went from performing in his living room for his wonderful, supportive parents, to finding to himself cast in the west end show Mary Poppins as the young Michael Banks. From then, he went to star in Les Miserables, Oliver! and even Matilda. He discusses growing up, his queerness, being a young west end performer and his favourite musical.

Good Morning Britain director Erron Gordon joins me for a chat about life behind the scenes in TV. How he landed a role in a film by simply joking about it with Renée Zelweger, his move from being a runner to a highly sought after TV director, and a typical day working with Piers Morgan.

The Voice finalist singer-songwriter Jimmy Balito joins me for a chat. We discuss his experience in The Voice, auditioning the year before and failing to get any judge to turn, before returning the next year and reaching the final with Team Olly. We also discuss the tragic loss of his father to cancer, and how he copes with grief and continued on with the competition. We discuss his upbringing, musical roots and what's next for this bright young talent.

TV and Radio Presenter Yasmin Evans joins me for a chat about her upbringing, becoming estranged from her father, meeting Oprah, how she became a presenter and of course her mantra for life! Recorded at Champneys Tring after a few glasses of prosecco, we sit and have a natter about how she has got this far.

Comedian Tom Allen joins me for a hilarious chat - he discusses early life in primary school and growing up in Bromley, the National Youth Theatre, winning the BBC New Comedy Award and So You Think You're Funny at the age of 22, and his rise to success. Tom is a natural storyteller, and loves to chat, and we end up digressing a lot. I was lucky to be able to record with him and fit around his busy schedule! We even get a cameo from Angela Barnes, who enters after bumping into Gloria Hunniford in the lift of ITV and being starstruck.

Loose Woman Andrea McLean talks candidly, in this bumper episode, about growing up abroad in Trinidad, being raised by Scottish working class parents, dealing with bullying in school and how she landed her TV jobs through taking risks and hard work and determination. She also discusses her recent ventures into being a spokesperson for women all over dealing with the menopause, and how she is embarking on a very exciting solo tour.

Lorraine Kelly has been in TV for over 30 years, and I was ecstatic when she agreed to do my podcast - after I collared her in the corridor of ITV and asked her to! She is so warm and friendly, and I've always admired her stance on LGBT+ rights. In this episode she reminisces about losing a close friend Gary in the 80s to AIDS related illnesses, being crowned an 'honorary gay', and what it means to be an ally. She also discusses her morning show, and gives me a glimpse into a typical working day, as well as discussing her dream guests and her worst!

Lee Peart is joined by Stephen Bailey - comedian and presenter - who discusses his rising stardom, his comedic roots and his love for Holly Willoughby. A young man who originally was studying French, almost falling into comedy and working super hard to get where he is today and where he wants to go. We discuss what it's like gigging as a gay comic in particular, and the worse heckle he has ever received as well as landing a role in Coronation Street.

Television legend Gloria Hunniford joins Lee Peart for a chat about her long career. She discusses some of the amazing people she has interviewed - including Audrey Hepburn - and delves in her roots in Northern Ireland. She also discusses the tragic loss of her daughter Caron, but explains how she memory lives on through her charity work.

TV vet, with appearances on ITV and CBBC among others, Rory Cowlam - otherwise known as Rory the Vet - joins Lee Peart for a chat about all things animal related. We discuss becoming a vet, his plans to modernise the veterinary profession and our mutual love for Lorraine Kelly. Rory still works as a vet, but is fast becoming big in television, offering advice to pet owners far and wide.

Presenter, author, actress and Loose Woman Nadia Sawalha joins me for a chat. We talk about her upbringing, her friendship with Kaye Adams, cookery, dressing as a sexy nurse and a hilarious lie she had to tell with her sister Julia which resulted in her landing her first acting job.