The Best of the Chris Evans Breakfast Show

Today on All Guests Tuesday; Author and CEO of Homeserve Richard Harpin turns the pages of his new book ‘How To Make A Billion In 9 Step: Simple Lessons for Making Extraordinary Wealth.'Angus Collins speaks to us from St Agnes as he attempts to be the first person to row non-stop, solo and unsupported around Great Britain whilst raising money for the men's mental health charity, James' Place.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.

Rockers Reef play live at the Top of the Tower, ahead of their Replenish 30th Anniversary Tour, which kicks off in Nottingham in October.Actress Julia Garner lifts the lid on starring in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, out Friday 25th July.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.

Journalist Benjamin Hall chats to us about his book, Resolute: How We Humans Keep Finding Ways to Beat the Toughest Odds, out now.As part of Big Football Day, powered by The National Lottery, teenage Chelsea player Cadi Rodgers told us about living the dream.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.

Best-selling author Gabby Bernstein tells us all about her latest book, Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life, out now.Dermatologist Dr Beibei Du-Harpur shares her sun safe tips ahead of another heatwave.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.

Dexy's Midnight Runner's Kevin Rowland flips through his new memoir, Bless Me Father, which hits shelves this 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.

Delicious duo The Happy Pear aka David & Stephen Flynn get our mouths walking in the midst of National Picnic Month.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.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer chatted to us about his first year in office and took part in Kids Prime Minister's Questions.McClaren Racing CEO Zak Brown revs us up for the British Grand Prix this Sunday and gave us all the gossip behind F1 Drive to Survive.Will and Grace star Sean Hayes pops by for a chat, before his Tony award-winning play, Good Night, Oscar, opens at the Barbican Centre in London on Thursday 31st July.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.

Today on All Guests Tuesday:Judy Murray serves up her latest book, Game, Set & Murder, out on Thursday.Simon Finch, The trumpeter for the Barmy Army creates the atmosphere ahead of a busy Summer of Cricket.Youtuber James Bolding, A.K.A BoldFinds gives us some top tips on how to sell your unwanted items on eBay.And Chief Football Correspondent for The Sunday Times Jonathan Northcroft gets into Footballer's transfer values.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.

Dan Gillespie Sells from The Feeling plays live at the Top of the Tower, ahead of their 2026 UK & Ireland tour celebrating 20 years of their debut album, Twelve Stops & Home.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.

Awesome Greg Wise tells us all about starring in series 2 of historical drama The Buccaneers, with new episodes releasing every Wednesday on Apple TV+.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.

Janet Street Porter brought word of her upcoming tour, Janet Street Porter is Off the Leash, which begins in September.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.

Eric Idle brings us news of his new tour, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live!, which begins in September.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.

Today on the show we had our first ever, All Guests Tuesday with guests including:Dr Neeltje Boogert sharing advice on how to prevent Seagulls stealing your sandwiches.Chief Rock and Pop Critic for The Times, Will Hodgkinson telling us about his second time he hung out with Bruce SpringsteenSuper surfer Andrew Cotton sharing details on the new third series of 100-Foot Wave, which is available to watch now on Sky and Now TV.And back by popular demand, Dr Tim Cockerill Our ‘Moth Exterminator Guy'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Lionness Jill Scott tells us all about Big Football Day taking place across the UK in July powered by The National Lottery.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.

Space man Tim Peake swings by ahead of his UK tour, ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space Tour, which begins in September.Pride Cymru Vice Chair, Dan Walsh gives us the lowdown on what to expect from this weekends festival.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.

Fearne Cotton turns the pages of her debut novel, Scripted, which is 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.

Chef José Pizarro flips through his new book, The Spanish Pantry, which is 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.

Director Danny Boyle spills the beans on his latest offering, 28 Years Later, which hits cinemas this Friday 20th June.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.

Billy Idol chats about his latest album, Dream Into It, in the midst of his tour, It's A Nice Day To… Tour Again!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.

Jeremy Renner details the harrowing story of his 2023 snowplow accident in My Next Breath, his brand new memoir which is 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.

Bear Grylls turns the pages of his new book, The Greatest Story Ever Told.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.

English cricketers Ollie Pope and Lauren Bell chat about this summer's England v India international series.Domhnall Gleeson spills the beans on starring in new thriller film, Echo Valley which is out this Friday on Apple TV+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.

Global podcasting and writing sensation Mel Robbins chatted to us about her book, The Let Them Theory, out now!Our moon maestro Kirsty Gallagher flipped through her new book, Your Cosmic Purpose, which is 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.

The brilliant Paul Hollywood spills the beans on his latest showstopping book, Celebrate: Joyful Baking All Year Round, 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.

Communication expert Jefferson Fisher chats to us about his new book The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More which is 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.

The marvellous Matthew Goode spilled the beans on his new Netflix crime drama, Department Q, which is 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.

Best-selling author Reverend Richard Coles tells us all about his new murder mystery novel, A Death On Location, which is 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.

The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery is back!Today on the show, the legendary Richard Ashcroft chats to us about his new single ‘Lover' and supporting Oasis this Summer!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.

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.