The Best of the Chris Evans Breakfast Show

Actual Bono tells all about his film Bono: Stories of Surrender, out on Apple TV+ next Friday, 30th May.Today's superstar guest, Jasper Johnson and the amazing people at Make A Wish join the show.The unstoppable Leodhais Macpherson takes a breather in the midst of running a marathon every day for 128 days.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martial arts movie stars Ralph Macchio and Ben Wang wax on about their new film, Karate Kid: Legends, out Friday 30th May.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The multi-talented Louise graced the Stool of Rock ahead of the release of her new album Confessions, out Thursday 22nd May.Oscar winning actor Benicio del Toro spills the beans on starring in Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme, which hits cinemas Thursday 22nd May.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The brilliant, bestselling David Walliams make us chuckle with his latest book The World's Worst Superheroes, out Thursday.And Tequila Tilly and Fantastic Mr Felix chat to the hilarious Hannah Waddingham about Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, out tomorrow.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunday Times bestseller Davinia Taylor flips through her latest book Futureproof, which hits shelves on Thursday.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The marvellous Michelle Collins lets us in on her Edinburgh Fringe debut: Motorhome Marilyn from Wednesday 30th July to Monday 25th August 2025.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The incredible Counting Crows performed live on the Stool of Rock, off the back of their new album Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets, out now.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson pops by for a chat in the midst of Mental Health Awareness Week.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The super Simon Pegg spills the beans on the latest Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, which hits the cinemas on Wednesday 21st May.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Communication expert Julian Treasure has us listening closely to news of his new book, Sound Affects, out now.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brilliant volunteer Alan Dart, tells us all about National Lottery-funded project Take Shelter; the only school Air Raid Shelter open in the South of England. He also speaks about how he remembers VE Day being celebrated in Brighton.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson spills the beans on starring in Here We Are, on now at The National Theatre.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Marine Craig MacLellan gives us the details about his National Lottery-funded charity, Veterans with Dogs.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin Clunes tells us about his new series Islands of the Atlantic, which begins tonight at 9pm on ITV1.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Beibei Du Harpur & Kathryn Clifford from Skin Cancer charity SKCIN tell us we need to know about Skin Cancer Awareness Month.Footballer legend Graeme Souness, speaks to us live from the English Channel as he swims to France and back, raising money for the charity, DEBRA.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Duke of Richmond prepares us for a weekend of tailwagging and woofing around as Goodwoof returns on the 17th and 18th May.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor Matthew Rhys had us hiding behind our hands with his latest thriller movie Hallow Road, in cinemas Friday 16th May.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavin and Stacey star Larry Lamb flips through the pages of his debut novel; All Wrapped Up, out now.London Marathon event director Hugh Brasher will run us through how you can get involved in next year's London Marathon 2026!Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Running legends Paula Radcliffe and Steve Cram get us revved up ahead of this years' TCS London Marathon.Event Director for London Marathon Events, Hugh Brasher will have words of wisdom ahead of this Sunday's marathon.Precision Hydration specialists, Andy Blow and Jonny Tye gives us an insight into their products ahead of the big day.Founder of ParkRun Paul Sinton-Hewitt inspires us with tales from his book, One Small Step, which is out now.Movement specialist Lawrence van Lingen re joins us to limber up ahead of this Sunday's London Marathon.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Queen of comedy Julia Louis-Dreyfus spills the beans on starring in Marvel's newest offering, Thunderbolts*, which hits cinemas next Thursday 1st May.Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt turns the pages of his bestseller, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, out now in paperback.Cosmic queen Kirsty Gallagher brings an updated cosmic weather report and more moon musings.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top chef Tom Kerridge got our mouths watering with his latest book, The BBQ Book: 80 Delicious Recipes for Fire and Coals, which is out now!Movement specialist Lawrence van Lingen helped us to limber up ahead of this Sunday's London Marathon.The unstoppable Leodhais Macpherson took a breather in the midst of running a marathon every day for 128 days. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery is back!Today on the show, Spice Girl Geri Halliwell-Horner flips through her latest novel Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire, out now.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author, chef, and entrepreneur Erin Wade turns the pages of The Mac & Cheese Millionaire: Building a Better Business by Thinking Outside the Box, out now.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The one and only Chesney Hawkes serenades us on the Stool of Rock.Award winning director Kevin Macdonald gives us the down-low about his new documentary, One to One: John & Yoko, out next Wednesday 9th April. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill from Simple Minds swing by ahead of the release of their new live album, Live In The City Of Diamonds, out 25th April, and their upcoming UK Summer tour.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Producing-presenting sensation Phil Rosenthal spills the beans about An Evening With Phil Rosenthal, with six nights across the UK, starting at the London Palladium tomorrow.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio."Happy Birthday Chris! X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author and poet, Yung Pueblo dives into his new book, How to Love Better: The Path to Deeper Connection Through Growth, Kindness and Compassion, out now.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awesome actor Joanne Froggatt dishes the dirt on new crime thriller Mobland, out on Paramount Plus this Sunday 30th March 2025.Joyous acting giant Richard E. Grant lifts the lid on the new comedy horror film, Death of a Unicorn, out Friday 4th April.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sensational Sam Ryder serenades us on the Stool of Rock.Culinary queen Prue Leith has our mouths watering with news of series two of Prue Leith's Cotswold Kitchen, which continues on Saturday mornings on ITV1.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joker Jimmy Carr has us chuckling with news of his new TV show Last One Laughing, which is out now on Prime Video!Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bradley and Barney Walsh swing by in the midst of Gladiators and ahead of the return of Breaking Dad.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sensational Suggs catches us up with the latest Madness news ahead of playing at this year's CarFest.The brilliant Tom Billington spills the beans on Electric Umbrella's golden buzzer moment on Britain's Got Talent.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Indie-pop icons The Kooks serenade us on the Stool Of Rock, ahead of their new album Never/Know, out in May.Olympic gold medallist Dame Denise Lewis flips through the pages of her new book Adaptability: Seven Lessons to Thrive in a World of Competing Demands, which is out now.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Racing driver Billy Monger revved us up for this year's Red Nose Day, which takes place on Friday night!Instagram's water sommelier Doran Binder (@beardedwatersommelier) had all the juice on Crag Water and sustainable drinking!Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The amazing Alison Hammond had us chuckling along with her podcast Smart TV, with new episodes released Fridays.Director of RSPB England, Michael Copleston, sung the praises of The National Lottery's Open Week!Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bake Off-winning bestseller Nancy Birtwhistle shares recipes from her new book, Nancy's Green and Easy Kitchen, out now!Filming manager at The National Trust for Scotland Anna Rathband tells us more about The National Lottery's Open Week!Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britpop icons Cast serenade us on the Stool Of Rock, celebrating 30 years of their debut album All Change, their upcoming UK tour, PLUS supporting Oasis.Awesome actors Stephen Graham and Ashley Walters spill the beans on starring in new Netflix crime drama Adolescence, out now.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GP and nutritionist Dr Rupy Aujla shares recipes from his new book, Healthy High Protein, on the day of its release!Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sensational chef Si King has our mouths watering with his latest book: The Best of the Hairy Bikers: Timeless Recipes That Everyone Loves, out Thursday 13th March.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Acting royalty Jason Isaacs spills the beans on series three of The White Lotus, with new episodes released each Monday on Sky Atlantic and NOW.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The simply sensational Su Pollard entertains us with news of her Still Fully Charged tour, which began in Blackpool earlier this month.Irish funnyman Chris O'Dowd spills the beans on new comedy drama Small Town, Big Story, which continues Thursdays at 9pm on Sky Max, and is also available on NOW.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hilarious Ellie Taylor gets us excited for The National Lottery's Open Week, which returns on Saturday 15th March.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling neuroscientist TJ Power flips through his new book The Dose Effect: Small Habits to Boost your Brain Chemistry, out now.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The delightful Danny Dyer brings news of his new film Marching Powder, which is out in cinemas this Friday 7th March.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sensational sorcerer Stephen Frayne has all the tricks from his new show Steven Frayne - Up Close and Magical, at London's Udderbelly Boulevard from the end of March.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paula Radcliffe dials in from Japan, ahead of this Sunday's Tokyo Marathon! Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio."Good Luck Paula! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Superstar actor Tuppence Middleton dives into her darkly funny memoir, Scorpions, on the day of its release.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awesome author Charlie P Brooks turns the pages of his new children's novel, Sammy and the Stolen Paintings, out now.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef and TikTok star Poppy Cooks makes us salivate with her new release, The Potato Book: 101 recipes from the Potato Queen, out this Thursday 27th February.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gut health guru Dr Megan Rossi pops by for a chat about the perks of probiotics!Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friend of the show Super Max joins us alongside Chief Scout Dwayne Fields, and super skiers Menna Fitzpatrick and Hester Poole tell us how they have been supported by The National Lottery!Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.