White Wine Question Time

Content warning: There is lots of honest discussion about mental health and mental illness is this episode - it's all first hand experience, but it might be a difficult listen for some. Another DEEP dive into the archive as we prepare for our 500th episode. Corrie veteran Denise Welch, No Limits original Jenny Powell, and Holby City star Angela Lonsdale talk sobriety, mental health, and romance.Denise is ALWAYS one of our favourite guests - and she's been around since ALMOST the first episode - this was her debut on the pod, but we're pretty sure she holds the record for the most appearances - and rightly so she is a FAB-U-LOUS woman. Hopefully MANY more Denise episodes to come in the next 500 conversations. Cheers, x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to White Wine Question Time - and we're heading DEEP into the archive this Summer to revisit some of our very first episodes. Before we tell you about today's - we should mention it's DEFINITELY one for the adults only - this isn't an episode for a family car journey down to the coast! Because this was our first all-male episode - and the men in question were Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis), Joe Swash and Chris Moyles. We cover porn, women and Christmas lesbians. We did warn you. Most of the episode sounds like it was recorded yesterday - and then Joe says 'Stacey offers to pay with Apple Pay - which is only accepted in about 30% of shops' Sometimes it's the tiny details that anchor these episodes in space and time. So let's take a trip back to 2018 and episode 8 of White Wine Question Time. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're fast approaching episode #500 so we're revisiting some of the very first episodes of White Wine Question Time. Next stop on our trip down memory lane is Episode #4 from February 2018 featuring three of All Saints - Nic Appleton, Mel Blatt and Shaznay LewisWe're listening to all of our original episodes at the moment and choosing the best ones to play for you - so if you have a favourite let us know! As you can hear the show has changed a lot over 500 episodes - but we'll be back with new guests, and maybe some more changes after the Summer. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to White Wine Question Time - the podcast that these days asks its guests three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine.BUT that wasn't always the case. Originally this podcast was conceived as three guests, and three BOTTLES of wine in every episode.So as we approach our 500th episode we thought it would be a good idea to go back to where it all began and pick out some of our favourite episodes from those early days. And they don't come any earlier than this episode... the OG, numero uno, the origin. Episode #1 - with Angela Griffin, Lisa Faulkner and Heidi Partakis (Range) It's actually extraordinary listening back to this episode that it could have been recorded last week, but in fact this was 2018 - FIVE Prime Ministers ago!We'll be back with something new at the end of the summer, but until then I hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane.Cheers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Natalie Cassidy is having a moment - last month she appeared on stage at The Mighty Hoopla in a wedding dress playing the trumpet - a nod to her many years as Sonia Fowler in EastEnders. Her status as one of the younger huns is surely undeniable and she's now playing a leading role in Ricky Gervais' new animated project. Natalie's always honest, and in this chat she opens up about the people who've helped her on her way, and what the future holds. Alley Cats is an adult animated comedy created by Ricky Gervais, premiering on Netflix on August 7, 2026Cheers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was with great sadness that we heard the news on Monday that Sam Neill had died at the age of 78. Sam was a guest on White Wine Question Time last year - and so this week we're bringing you that conversation. He was full of enthusiasm, and such a great storyteller. We'll be pouring a glass and watching some Sam classics this weekend, and I hope you will be too. Rest in Peace Sam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 8+ years of this pod we haven't invited many guests back for a second appearance - but we knew we had to make an exception for Fern Britton. Small screen royalty Fern is a TV pioneer and a woman we can ALL learn from. Now living in Cornwall, writing her incredibly successful novels and back on our screens with 'Inside the Vets' on ITV she shares her knowledge on coping with children leaving home, how to live without regret and how to deal with unwanted approaches in a restaurant (you'll want to hear this one!)She's always good company so I hope you enjoy this episode. Cheers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We do like to ponder our selections from the cellar - and when we finished recording Seann Walsh we knew exactly who to pair his episode with - so please enjoy a bottle of the finest Jack Dee. Jack joined us back in 2024 to talk about what was then his new podcast with Seann 'For the Love of Dog' - a sort of canine 'Parenting Hell' The podcast's still going strong, and Seann was great last week - so what better time than to revisit a classic episode with the one and only, Jack Dee. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seann Walsh doesn't want us to mention his tour merchandise in these show notes (you'll hear why) so instead here's his tour schedule. There's so much more to Seann than the headlines you've inevitably read, and it was great to sit down with him for a chat about parenting, perspective and why he's stopped selling his tour merch. We also got ALL the goss from THAT I'm A Celebrity final - what did go on during the ad breaks, and what's going on in the contestant's WhatsApp group?It's a lovely listen and you can hear ALL THREE questions in this episode. Cheers, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the Wimbledon music playing constantly in your head this week? Do you smirk at the suggestion of 'new balls please'? Is Today at Wimbledon a must watch?If so you'll love what we've selected from our archive to bring you today. Judy Murray has been the matriarch of British tennis over the past decade - not just by virtue of bring mum to two of the greatest homegrown players to have ever the courts of SW19. Judy is a massive advocate of women's sport - and as you'll hear in this interview from a couple of years ago when she puts her mind to something she achieves it! This episode is best enjoyed with a small tub of strawberries & cream. About £2.50 if made at home, about £25 at you know where. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naga Munchetty has been on our wish-list for a long time, and we're thrilled to have her as the guest on this episode. Her new book It's Probably Nothing: Critical Conversations on the Women's Health Crisis (and How to Thrive Despite It) is out now and it's a strong recommend. It exposes the truth about how women seeking help with their health have been repeatedly failed, drawing on Naga's own experience of being dismissed, undiagnosed and misdiagnosed.In this conversation Naga talks about her health battles, dealing with chronic pain, and how women can refuse to just 'settle' It's a fascinating chat - and as ever we'd love to hear from you - so let us know what you think. You can DM us or email hello@whitewinepod.comCheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fancy a classic interview from our cellar? Well you're in the right place.A couple of years ago we spoke to DJ Fat Tony - who might not be a household name - but BOY has he seen and done it all, and by all, we mean ALL. It's an extraordinary, and often shocking story, so strap in! We'll be back with a brand new episode on Thursday. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to part 2 of our chat with Vicky Pattison - and if you've seen any of Vicky's series Maybe Baby you'll know that her discussions around parenting can be extremely honest and emotional. Here Vicky answers one of YOUR questions - and it concerns fertility and starting a family. There are tears. We love Vicky for her honesty. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week it's a WELCOME BACK to Vicky Pattison - she's completing her hat-trick of episodes, and it's quite an emotional one. In this part we chat about the women who she credits as saving her life, her reflections on reality television and her approach to the haters. We always love having Vicky on the show - on every appearance she's shown us a more mature side to herself that was there all along, but for so many years she wasn't in charge of her own narrative. Well now she is and we're here for it. Part 2 will be out on Saturday as Weekend Wine Question Time - and make sure you come back for that - it's truly emotional as we talk motherhood. As ever - thanks for listening - hope you enjoy the episode. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing our mini-series of World Cup inspired episodes from our archive - this week it's the turn of the Gabby Logan - she'll be fronting much of the BBC's coverage this Summer, but we caught up last year and spoke our plenty more than just the beautiful game! Come on England... and Scotland! Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weekend Wine Question time is our little cheeky top-up for the best days of the week - where YOU set the questions. If you'd like to submit a question for any of our guests then just send us a DM or an email to hello@whitewinepod.comCheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WARNING: This episode contains mentions of Ben Shephard's For Skin. For the avoidance of ANY doubt - For Skin is the name of his new skincare brand (with Joel Dommett) but it's funny to say... and Kate says it A LOT in this episode. This is Ben's second appearance on the podcast and he's always welcome - fun fact - Kate named her son (Ben) after Ben Shephard - so as you can imagine - there's a lot of love between the two - and it makes for an exceptional conversation. If you want to find out more about Ben's For Skin (We did warn you!) then click hereCheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the World Cup starting this week we've popped down to the cellar to bring you a true icon of the game. Jeff Stelling is a legend of sports broadcasting - as the host of Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday his passion for football was infectious. This conversation took place in 2025 ahead of a one-man show - but it's a deeply personal conversation that we hope will get you in the mood for the World Cup. Cheers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of our inspiring conversation with Andrea McLean. If you missed part one you can find it in our list of episodes. This is episode 490 of the podcast... so if you've enjoyed this, please check out some of our recent episodes there's something in there for everyone. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hold onto your wine glasses, because this episode is a rollercoaster of mishaps, massive setbacks, and the true power of resilience. Andrea McLean spills the tea about her journey from a TV star to surviving financial ruin, and a really serious health scare, and emerging with a new, shameless vibe. It really is an incredible journey - so incredible that this is PART 1 of the story, and PART 2 will be out on Saturday. Grab a glass and get inspired!Oh... and if you want to buy Andrea's book you can find it here. You really should, it's excellent. Cheers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to White Wine Question Time, where on Tuesdays we dust off some of our very best episodes from the cellar.Following her recent Eurovision success, and the announcement of her first album in 5 years, we're revisiting my conversation with singer, songwriter, and actress Delta Goodrem from 2021.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our new episodes every Thursday, bonus episodes of Weekend White Wine Question Time every Saturday, and the very best from our archive.Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back for another question & answer session with Ben Elton - this time the question is from one of YOU. Find out how Ben Elton got into comedy, how he sees entry to the industry today, and what advice he has for young comics. We hope you're enjoying these Saturday brunch episodes... let us know what you think by sending us an email to hello@whitewinepod.comCheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We need a legend alarm... if we had one - we'd be sounding it right now. Ben Elton is not just a comedy legend who helped redefine stand-up comedy. He's not just the brains behind one of the greatest TV comedies of all time. He's not just a prolific author whose books tackle subjects as diverse as TV talent competitions to Nazi Germany. He's all of these things and much more. In the first of two episodes (Ben will be back to answer one of YOUR questions on Saturday) we asked Ben about every thing from being inspired by The Beatles (specifically George Harrison) to drinking your own urine. Trust us, it's quite a story. Ben's book 'What Have I Done' is out nowCheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a cunning plan! Every week we dive into our archive of almost 500 episodes to bring you some gems from the past EIGHT years. Today - it's one of the great entertainers. Whether you first saw Tony as Baldrick in Blackadder, or as the passionate presenter of Time Team, or whether you read one of his (many) children's books Tony's been an ever-present on our screens for generations. As he launches a new book at the Hay Festival this week we thought it was a great time to revisit this episode from 2023. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Weekend Wine Question Time, where on Saturdays we bring you a bonus question with our latest guest. This week it's British Olympian Victoria Pendleton.Keep an eye on our Instagram page @whitewine_questiontime for upcoming guest announcements, and drop us a DM if you have a question you'd like to put to them.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the very best archive episodes from the cellar every Tuesday, brand new episodes every Thursday, and our bonus episodes of Weekend White Wine Question Time every Saturday.Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to White Wine Question Time, where on Thursdays we raise a glass with a brand new guest.This week we welcome British cyclist & Olympian Victoria Pendleton to the show to talk about courage, stepping stones in her career, and defying the odds.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our bonus episodes of Weekend White Wine Question Time every Saturday, the very best archive episodes from the cellar every Tuesday, and brand new episodes every Thursday.Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After yesterday's announcement that Josh Widdecombe is taking over the Clauditorium (new name needed... answers on a postcard!) here's another chance to hear our conversation with Josh from earlier this year. Congratulations to Josh, and Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe - the new kings and queens of Saturday night telly. We'll be back tomorrow with a brand new episode. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to White Wine Question Time, where on Tuesdays we dust off some of our very best episodes from the cellar.As it's the first day of the Chelsea Flower Show, we're revisiting my conversation from 2023 with horticulturist, broadcaster, and writer Monty Don. We'll hear about how he flunked out of school, lost everything after the collapse of his jewellery business, before finally becoming one of the country's best-loved gardeners.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our new episodes every Thursday, bonus episodes of Weekend White Wine Question Time every Saturday, and the very best from our archive.Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Weekend! It's Saturday so we're handing the questions over to YOU. If you'd like to ask any of our upcoming guests a question - you can email us on hello@whitewinepod.com - you can find a list of some of our next guests on our instagram page. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us a couple of days after his 62nd Birthday is one of the icons of BritPop. As the drummer in Blur he had a front row seat for the 90s music scene, and thankfully he had the forethought to photograph a lot of it. Now collated into a book 'No One You Know' he's in a nostalgic mood, and in our conversation we reminisce on Smash Hits, life before camera-phones and that time Blur played the first gig on Mars... no really! It's a fascinating chat, and if Blur's music has played a part in your life - drop us a note to let us know what you thought of the episode - you can email hello@whitewinepod.comCheers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to White Wine Question Time, where on Tuesdays we dust off some of our very best episodes from the cellar.Ahead of the FA Cup final this week, we're revisiting my conversation from 2025 with broadcaster Kelly Cates, talking about football, family, and forging her own path.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our new episodes every Thursday, bonus episodes of Weekend White Wine Question Time every Saturday, and the very best from our archive.Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to White Wine Question TimeOur guest today is the brilliant actor Jason Watkins, and this is a great conversation that starts with his incredible ancestry, and takes in his time studying at RADA, what he's learned about relationships and his reflections on the loss of his daughter to Sepsis. We promised Jason that in the notes for this episode we'd post links to the UK Sepsis Trust and the NHS so please take two minutes to familiarise yourselves with the symptoms - it isn't an exaggeration to say that reading these might help to save a life. SPOT THE SIGNS OF SEPSISNHS ADVICE ON SEPSISThanks to Jason for joining us, I hope you enjoy the chat,Cheers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Weekend Wine Question Time, where on Saturdays we bring you a bonus question with our latest guest. This week it's 5 times gold medal winning Paralympian Ellie Simmonds.Keep an eye on our Instagram page @whitewine_questiontime for upcoming guest announcements, and drop us a DM if you have a question you'd like to put to them.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the very best archive episodes from the cellar every Tuesday, brand new episodes every Thursday, and our bonus episodes of Weekend White Wine Question Time every Saturday.Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to White Wine Question Time, where on Thursdays we raise a glass with a brand new guest.This week we welcome 5 times gold medal winning British Paralympian Ellie Simmonds to the show to talk about forgiveness, retirement, speaking up, and reconnecting with her birth mum.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our bonus episodes of Weekend White Wine Question Time every Saturday, the very best archive episodes from the cellar every Tuesday, and brand new episodes every Thursday.Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to White Wine Question Time, where on Tuesdays we dust off some of our very best episodes from the cellar.This month it's all about our favourite April Fools - the very best funny women and men we've raised a glass with. You'll hear from Joe Lycett, Katharine Ryan, Stewart Lee, and Ellie Taylor (this episode) - but they're just the tip of the iceberg; if you want more comedians there are dozens of them in our back catalogue.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our new episodes every Thursday, bonus episodes of Weekend White Wine Question Time every Saturday, and the very best from our archive.Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to White Wine Question Time, where usually on Thursdays we raise a glass with a brand new guest, but this week is a little bit different...Owing to Kate's broken shoulder we couldn't bring you a brand new episode this week, but we do have some additional chat from our episode with the wonderful Scarlett Moffatt from January this year. It's all about her stint in the new series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and with the final coming this Friday we thought it was the perfect time to hear more about her time in South Africa.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the very best archive episodes from the cellar every Tuesday, and brand new episodes every Thursday.Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to White Wine Question Time, where on Tuesdays we dust off some of our very best episodes from the cellar.This month it's all about our favourite April Fools - the very best funny women and men we've raised a glass with. You'll hear from Joe Lycett, Katharine Ryan, Stewart Lee (this episode), and Ellie Taylor - but they're just the tip of the iceberg; if you want more comedians there are dozens of them in our back catalogue.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our new episodes every Thursday, bonus episodes of Weekend White Wine Question Time every Saturday, and the very best from our archive.Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Weekend Wine Question Time, where on Saturdays we bring you a bonus question with our latest guest. This week it's comedian and podcaster Maisie Adam.Keep an eye on our Instagram page @whitewine_questiontime for upcoming guest announcements including Ben Shepherd, Ben Elton and Ellie Simmonds - if you have a question you'd like to ask our guests, email us on hello@whitewinepod.comMake sure you subscribe so you don't miss the very best archive episodes from the cellar every Tuesday, brand new episodes every Thursday, and our bonus episodes of Weekend White Wine Question Time every Saturday.Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to White Wine Question Time, where on Thursdays we raise a glass with a brand new guest.This week we welcome comedian and podcaster Maisie Adam who tells us all about getting married and taking part in Soccer Aid in the same weekend, the new series of Last One Laughing, and being in her Tadpole Era.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our bonus episodes of Weekend White Wine Question Time every Saturday, the very best archive episodes from the cellar every Tuesday, and brand new episodes every Thursday.Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to White Wine Question Time, where on Tuesdays we dust off some of our very best episodes from the cellar.This month it's all about our favourite April Fools - the very best funny women and men we've raised a glass with. You'll hear from Joe Lycett, Katherine Ryan (this episode), Stewart Lee, and Ellie Taylor - but they're just the tip of the iceberg; if you want more comedians there are dozens of them in our back catalogue.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our new episodes every Thursday, bonus episodes of Weekend White Wine Question Time every Saturday, and the very best from our archive.Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Weekend! Today we're putting another of YOUR questions to our guests... and after her fascinating chat earlier this week we're back for a little bit more of Angela Rippon. Keep an eye on our Instagram page for upcoming guest announcements including Ben Shepherd, Ben Elton and Ellie Simmonds - if you have a question you'd like to ask you can email us on hello@whitewinepod.comCheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to White Wine Question Time - and this week it's the incredible Angela Rippon. An absolute trailblazer through six decades in broadcasting Angela is a national treasure who's broken more than one glass ceiling. In this conversation you'll hear how she handled misogynistic setbacks with silent resilience and her trademark sharp wit, how simple acts like dancing around the kitchen can have an enormous impact, and letting your work speak for you. If you love this episode we have more from Angela on Saturday when she'll answer one of your questions. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to White Wine Question Time - and we're continuing to search around in out cellar of almost 500 episodes to pull out some of the very best episodes from our ever-growing archive. Each Tuesday we'll bring you a highlight from the past SEVEN YEARS, and we're continuing to drop new episodes every Thursday. We're also putting YOUR questions to our guests every Saturday in a bonus Weekend Wine Question Time. We hope you're enjoying all the episodes - drop us an email and let us know what you think! Throughout April we're celebrating the fools - the very best funny men and women who've made us laugh - you'll hear from Joe Lycett (this episode) Katharine Ryan, Stewart Lee and Ellie Taylor - but they're just the tip of the iceberg, if you want more comedians there are dozens of them in our old episodes. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first WEEKEND Wine Question Time... As we approach our 500th episode we wanted to invite YOU to have your say and put your questions to our guests. To get in touch you can DM us via Instagram or email us We'd love to know what you think! Happy Easter from the whole team at White Wine Question Time. Cheers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have something new for you this week - in addition to a brilliant new episode from Cold Feet star Hermione Norris (we now have a full set of Cold Feet actors!) we're only days away from our first SATURDAY episode. We'll now be releasing a bonus Weekend Wine Question Time episode on a Saturday morning featuring YOUR questions put to our guests - so watch out for new guest announcements on Instagram and DM or email us (hello@whitewinepod.com) with your questions. Thanks as ever for listening - we hope you have a peaceful and relaxing Easter. Cheers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the last of March's Inspirational Women episodes we're looking back to 2023 and our chat with Brenda Edwards. From X Factor to the West End and spot on the Loose Women panel Brenda has kept moving forward through times of tragedy. She is the very definition of inspiration. We hope you've enjoyed this look back at our fabulous femails - next month we'll turn our attention to four fantastic April fools... the best of the comedians we've spoken to over the past seven years. As ever - let us know what you think about the podcast - you can email hello@whitewinepod.com, leave a review wherever you're listening to this podcast AND you can now watch highlights from our conversations on our new YouTube channel Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Born in Shanxi province, China in 1993 Carlos Gu was raised by his single mother who supported his dancing ambitions which saw him become a Chinese National Champion dancer.He's been competing on a global stage since a young age but in 2022 he received the phone call he'd dreamed of – an invitation to join Strictly Come Dancing and a move to London – somewhere he's always imagined could be his home.His new adopted home gave him a freedom to come-out as a gay man – something he's described as being “reborn and to live the life that I've been dreaming of for years”He's about to set out on tour with fellow Strictly pro Amy Dowden – the show is called ‘Reborn 2.0' a deeply personal show that tells the story of second-chapters and new beginnings. The timing is perfect – as his dream gig got even better last Christmas when he partnered Karen Carney all the way to the final and lifted the glitterball trophy.What an incredible story... cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time for another trip to our cellar archive to find another brilliant inspiration woman - as we've been doing throughout March. This is one of our favourite EVER episodes - recorded in 2024 we surprised Jane McDonald with messages from her former colleagues on Loose Women as they reminisced over their favourite Jane moments. It's an absolute joy - and well worth another listen, Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Backshall is a BAFTA winning nature presenter famous for bringing wildlife and adventure to life for audiences of all ages. His infectious enthusiasm and a fearless approach to exploration, has inspired millions to take an interest in the natural world and the creatures that inhabit it. Born in 1973 in Bagshot, Surrey, he grew up exploring the world outside his front door, developing a fascination with ponds, woodlands, and local habitats which would eventually lead to a Masters degree in bioscience and some much bigger adventures.His route into television wasn't straightforward – in the late 90s – after a period backpacking around the world he bought a video camera and decided to film himself trekking the jungles of Columbia – he sold the tapes to the National Geographic Channel who made him their ‘Adventurer in Residence' A move to the BBC followed with spells on the Really Wild Show and Springwatch – but in 2008 we got our first glimpse of Deadly 60 – the show which saw Steve swim with great white sharks, catch king cobra, black mamba and lancehead snakes, have a redback spider crawl across his hand and was get bitten on the leg by a caiman while searching for anaconda in an Argentine swamp. The show was a huge success – and at its peak was broadcast in 157 countries and now tours arenas as a live show.Beyond television, Steve is an accomplished adventurer, author, and conservationist. He has led and taken part in numerous extreme expeditions, including pioneering kayak journeys and jungle crossings, often using these challenges to raise awareness of environmental issues, inspiring curiosity, courage, and care for the natural world. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we celebrated International Women's Day earlier in the month we've been looking back at inspirational woman who've appeared on the podcast over the past seven years. Today it's the triple threat of Hannah Waddingham. It's a fabulous conversation from 2024 as she started filming for series 3 of Ted Lasso, on the eve of Emmy recognition. Listen, be inspired, and enjoy. Cheers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Herring became half of a decade-defining comedy act with Stewart Lee – thanks to a chance meeting in an Oxford cricket pavilion which was the genesis of a 13-year creative partnership which included the cult classic Fist of Fun and the legendary Edinburgh Fringe show ‘This Morning with Richard not Judy' Another important pairing came along in 2008 when he teamed up with the NME journalist and then 6Music presenter Andrew Collins for a new show – but not on the radio or the television – to the dismay of many of their peers they would chat for an hour or so giving away material for free on a ‘podcast'. It's a genre that Richard had helped define. From his decision to host his shows in front of paying audiences (long before podcasts were profitable!) Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast – of RHLSTP to those in the know recently put out its 600th episode, that's in addition to the multiple spin-offs which help contribute to over a million downloads per month. As a comedian he's been described as “One of the leading hidden masters of modern British comedy” – that's despite deciding in the early 90s that he wasn't very good at solo stand-up. In fact he describes his first attempts as “largely humiliating and unsatisfying.” A decade on from his early set-backs he toured shows like Talking Cock, Hitler Moustache, Someone Likes Yoghurt and Talking Cock: The Second Coming. In his show The Headmaster's Son he focussed on life as the son of the Headmaster – dedicated to his Dad – very much his origin story as a comedian. Like many in comedy lockdown forced all of his content online – but Richard suffered a second setback when in 2021 he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He wrote about it in his typically dark-humoured book ‘Can I Have My Ball Back?', where he explored how his diagnosis and subsequent treatment forced him to reflect on his own mortality and masculinity.With almost 500 episodes of White Wine Question Time, and 600 episode of Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast I wonder if this might be the most ‘capped' interview on the internet?Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.