Podcasts about EastEnders

RHLSTP #613 - Predicting the Future with Urine - Richard is at the Podcast Room with the one-of-a-kind diamond that is Ronni Ancona. They chat about the disappointments of the Blue Peter studio, performing together at the Edinburgh Fringe 1992, how Ronni`s unlikely professional partnership with Alistair McGowan bore fruit, even after their romantic relationship had ended, having a part especially written for her on Eastenders, working with the amazing John Sessions, failing to impress her kids with her social media successes and producing movies with Sally Phillips.SUPPORT THE SHOW!See details of the RHLSTP LIVE DATES Watch our TWITCH CHANNELBecome a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE Buy DVDs and books from GO FASTER STRIPEAudio mix by Ben Evans (NTO)Thanks to Chris Evans (NTO) and Ben WalkerRecorded at the Podcast Room Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, on The Driven Podcast, thanks to Chery UK, John Marcar attends a star-studded training day with the players of Soccer Aid 2026, an amazing event that has already raised over £16 million for UNICEF this year so far.In this Soccer Aid special of The Driven Podcast, John speaks to:Sean Wright-Phillips - Ex-professional footballer known for playing for Manchester City, Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers.Olly Murs - Singer-Songwriter and television presenter who shot to fame on The X Factor in 2009.Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil - The frontman of one of the most loved rock bands of our generation.Masie Adam - Stand-up comedian, comedy writer and multifaceted television personality who was recently seen on Last One Laughing UK.Frankie Dettori - Possibly the most famous and celebrated professional jockey ever, known also for his work as a television sports pundit.Paddy McGuinness - The much-loved TV star known for his work as both a comedy actor, writer and television presenter on shows including BBC Top Gear.Jack Whitehall - The incredibly talented and undeniably hilarious comedian, actor and television presenter.Danny Dyer - Film star, actor known and loved for his roles in blockbuster films like The Business and Football Factory, as well as TV soap EastEnders.Chris O'Dowd - Actor and comedian known for his roles as Roy in the cult TV comedy 'The IT Crowd' and films including Bridesmaids, Small Town Big Story and as a voice actor in The Sheep Detectives.John also speaks to Shane Horgan, the Managing Director of Soccer Aid Productions, about the event, as well as to Jack Constantine and Arun Singh from the Chery UK PR team, the carmaker that hosted us for the podcast and sponsored Soccer Aid 2026.As is becoming the norm with these episodes, John set himself the quest to find out who at the event had the best first car and to see which celebrities became star-struck by the other famous faces whilst training for the big game.If you would like to support the cause by donating to Soccer Aid 2026, please visit www.socceraid.org.uk_______________________________________________The Driven Podcast brings you motoring-focused discussions, observations from the automotive world, and interviews exploring our guests' careers, exploits, and anything else worth discussing.We will also keep you up to speed with the latest automotive news stories and insights into the cars and motorcycles we're reviewing at Driven. Find more content on our website, YouTube channel, and social feeds, all readily available to explore via the links below.The Driven Podcast is a Paramex Digital Production hosted by Motoring journalist, producer, and presenter John Marcar, Legendary Photographer and Classic Car restorer Amy Heynes, Professional Racing and Precision Driver Miles Lacey, Journalist and presenter Alex Goy and Journalist and broadcaster Charlotte Vowden, PLUS the occasional special guest host.Website: driven.siteYouTube: @driven.videosInstagram: @driven.siteSeries Executive Producer - John MarcarTitle Music - Tom Kent MusicTo find out more about Driven and The Driven Podcast, please visit driven.site and find us on social media by the same name: @driven.siteTo contact the show, email us via podcast@driven.site© 2024-2026. All rights reserved. Driven and the Driven logo are registered trademarks of Paramex Digital Limited. Other brands or product names featured within this podcast or associated media are the trademarks of their owners, respectively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Neil and Damo discuss national pride, nonsense and nostalgia in our three feature shows Dear England (iPlayer) Make That Movie (Channel 4) and Ponies (Now TV).The comrades also discuss: A Life in Ten Pictures, Star City, Good Omens, Eastenders, Champions League Final, Spider Noir, Smoggie Queens, Criminal Record, Traitors India, One Piece, Prisoner, Margo's Got Money Troubles, Half Man, The Assembly and Nobody's Fool.You can access our Hall of Fame, TV DNAdvent, TV QNA and 50 Years of TV episodes if you subscribe to the Exclusive Strand of TV DNA here - ⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/tv-dna-podcast/subscribe⁠⁠⁠ Trailers discussed:-Not Suitable For Work - Disney+ 2nd Junehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0oFLuUR-qQ Cape Fear - Apple TV 5th Junehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ3sN5E-mBUX-men ‘97 S2 - Disney+ 1st July. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyVrTLRnrZ8 Sugar S2 - Apple TV 19th June https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJMbHySi5eQYou can find and follow us on instagram @tvdnapodYou can also email us on tvdnapod@gmail.com We have recent specials on The Boys, Stranger Things and Married at First Sight Australia, our back catalogue includes House of the Dragon, Silo and Ted Lasso. Listen here https://open.spotify.com/show/7eh93AAcO5y1m5jdEcTqAk?si=7l1do-YcQNS-eQ1YMIdCHAWe're on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Breaker and Radio Public so be sure to subscribe to the pod and please leave us a review. Thanks as always to JComp for our logo and Roman Senyk Music for our theme. Adam, Grace, Neil, Damian and Isabel

British writer and actor Andi Osho's latest novel explores how a couple's desperation to buy a home in a hot housing market pushes them into petty crime in her novel MOST WANTED. In her conversation with Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay, she shared how she really wanted the young couple to be hapless and out of their depth. They also discussed how she used her experiences as an actor and television writer in creating her novels.Andi Osho is an accomplished actor, writer, stand up comedian and film maker. As an actor, Andi has appeared in US and UK TV shows including Blue Lights, Breeders, I May Destroy You, The Sandman, Curfew, Death In Paradise, EastEnders, Pandora and Stay Close. Shazam and Lights Out are among her film credits. MOST WANTED is her third novel.Follow her on Instagram at @theandioshow, and on Facebook at TheAndiOshow.Follow Diverse Voices Book Review on Social Media:Facebook - @diversevoicesbookreviewInstagram - @diverse_voices_book_review Bluesky - @diversevoicesbooks.bsky.social

Everyone is talking about how to practice detachment right now and most of it is being taught completely wrong: "Stop checking his Instagram. Stop refreshing your Stripe account at 2am. Let it go and it will come."So let's talk about the real law of detachment. Practicing detachment is not about a morning routine, a journal prompt or a breathing exercise you perform until the universe rewards you. The real detachment lives at a subconscious level, and until you detach from the outcome at that depth, you will keep repelling the very thing you are reaching for.And nowhere is this more obvious than in your business. I am pulling the curtain back on why your content, your launches and your quiet weeks feel so heavy right now, and what is actually happening underneath when you cannot detach from the outcome.And to show you exactly what this looks like in real life, I am taking you back to 2022, the wedding where I met Jack (now my fiancé and father of our daughter Ivy), too many Pornstar Martinis, the weird hair, the Eiffel Tower moment, and the EastEnders level drama that followed.If you have been trying to perform detachment instead of becoming it, this one is going to land.Topics covered on How to Practice Detachment:Why the mainstream version of detachment practice is being taught completely wrongWhat the real law of detachment looks like at a subconscious level, versus the performative version everyone is selling onlineThe difference between wanting something from internal certainty and wanting it from "I will only be okay when this arrives"The full story of how I met Jack at the wedding in 2022 and the subconscious reprogramming that had already happened before I walked inHow to actually detach from the outcome without pretending you do not care about itConnect with Rebecca Haydon:Apply to work with meThe Subconscious MembershipCome say hi on Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeRelated episodes you may enjoy:100. Hitting 250K, Choosing a Break Up and Moving Back to the Other Side of the WorldDetailed show notes: https://rebeccahaydon.com/podcast/how-i-met-jack-and-how-to-practice-detachment

That fella from The Likely Lads battles Dirty Den from EastEnders while the bloke from Howard's Way skulks about trying to help someone NOT called Trevor who is playing Davros for the first time. Got it?Lots of people die, Turlough is pointless, and the big Dalek reveal is ruined by the name of the story!!!FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@PlayItLoudWithSI@DanGriffin21

That fella from The Likely Lads battles Dirty Den from EastEnders while the bloke from Howard's Way skulks about trying to help someone NOT called Trevor who is playing Davros for the first time. Got it?Lots of people die, Turlough is pointless, and the big Dalek reveal is ruined by the name of the story!!!FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@PlayItLoudWithSI@DanGriffin21

Yesterday, the Government published guidance on how the Equality Act should be implemented in relation to single-sex spaces. This follows the landmark Supreme Court ruling in April last year that the definition of a woman under the Equality Act should be based on biological sex. According to the new guidance, single-sex spaces - such as changing rooms and toilets - must be used on the basis of biological sex. This means, for instance, that a trans woman - a biological male who identifies as a woman - should not use female toilets or changing rooms, or a trans man - a biological woman who identifies as a man - should not use men's toilets. Alison Holt, the BBC's social affairs editor, joins Anita Rani to explain the guidance. Natalie Cassidy is the actor best known for playing Sonia Fowler in the BBC soap, EastEnders. She's also been a presenter and has a successful podcast, Life with Nat. She's now returned to the classroom to study Health and Social Care. Inspired by supporting her dad through end-of-life care at home, Natalie has enrolled to study towards a Level 3 qualification, with the aim of becoming a professional carer. She joins Anita to discuss the experience, which is documented in an eight-part BBC series, Natalie Cassidy: Caring Together.It's been nearly two years since the attack on a group of girls at a Taylor Swift–themed dance class in Southport. Three were murdered and others seriously injured. The families of those who survived say a court order protecting their identities has also left them feeling invisible. BBC Special Correspondent Judith Moritz has been hearing about the long-term impact on their daughters, and she joins Anita.And genre-defying musician and composer Hannah Peel joins us to talk about forging her unique career, whispers of encouragement she received from Paul McCartney and her new collaboration with Chinese percussionist Beibei Wang. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Simon Richardson

Dan kicks things off with the details of a weekend trip to a snooker club in Peterborough. Alongside navigating drugged-up staff members, the publican is forced to do the unthinkable: step foot inside a Wetherspoons.On the other end of the line, Luke provides an update on his investigation into exposing an ex-coworker's side hustle on a rogue Polish adult website. He's also fresh from a trip to the darts, bringing back tales of extortionate ‘two-pinters'; a monstrous drinking vessel that baffles Dan.Plus, the lads tackle the official ONS 1996 name rankings, the tragic death of an EastEnders legend, and why Luke finds The Cat in the Hat repulsive.

Big conversation topic today... the etiquette of tipping! Which professions are you tipping? How much? Why? Is service charge the same?We also catch up on some telly! Eastenders, new Traitors announcement & I'm a Celebrity Get Me out of HereAnd as ever... plenty of food chat too!Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review.xxxYou can find us in all places here;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nat's insta:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@natcass1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Marc's insta:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@camera_marc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Niece's insta:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@natsnieces⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tony's insta:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tonycass68⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linny's insta:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@auntielinny.lwn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE LIVE SHOWS!24th May 2026 - Hertford, Beam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SOLD OUT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book Club: April's Book -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathy Burke - A Mind of My Own - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/A-Mind-of-My-Own/Kathy-Burke/9781398548145⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome. Loads on the radar - living our lives for ourselves, the constant comparisons with others on social media... and the audacity of teenagers!Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest!What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiablesThings we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please!The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming. What are your favourite films & albums? Nat and Tony's big life changes clinic is open for advice questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DJ Qualls and Kelly Blackheart record late at night in Hollywood, diving into everything from the nightmare of parking to the absurd cost of blinds and flooring. DJ shares stories from his recent Vacaville Comic-Con hosted by Parks & Rec, complete with a Sonic road trip and heartfelt fan interactions. The duo riff on viral moments including a sassy gay volleyball player going viral, teachers moonlighting on reality TV, and that mysterious Stephen Colbert McDonald's breakfast joke that supposedly saved a life. Expect candid celebrity takes, renovation horror stories, and plenty of laughs. Later, DJ and Kelly open listener Valentines and Patreon gifts on air—push-pop candies, EastEnders cards, fidget toys, and yes, even LSD stamps. They discuss memory, gratitude, the economics of fast food, Irish bar mood swings, and why Trump's blockades might cause the next potato famine. Plus: Patreon perks, extended episodes, monthly Zoom happy hours, and how to reach the show. Subscribe, like, and join the community at Patreon.com/loadedpod or email probablyloadedpod@gmail.com. #DJQualls #KellyBlackheart #podcast #comedy #Vacaville #comiccon #volleyball #McDonalds #Patreon Chapter markers: 00:35 — Intro: DJ & Kelly open the show 00:45 — Night recording & Hollywood parking banter 01:12 — Window, blinds, and home renovation costs 03:15 — Blinds, flooring, and contractor pricing jokes 05:41 — Stephen Colbert, McDonald's breakfast story 07:00 — First times, high school memories, and awkward teacher stories 11:00 — Teachers on reality TV, stage names, and public image 17:03 — Viral volleyball star (Jordan) and athletic flamboyance 24:00 — Vacaville Comic-Con: parks & rec style, fan interactions, Sonic road trip 30:24 — Airport gratitude, old men on planes, McDonald's pricing rant 35:01 — Geo-politics, potato jokes, and Irish bar mood swings 36:21 — Patreon plug: bonus content, live zooms, call-in info 38:04 — Listener mail: Valentines, gifts, and push-pop candy unboxing 44:00 — Fan cards, EastEnders fandom, and set/tour talk 50:43 — Vision, contacts, and wrap — show signoff Like, subscribe, comment your favorite moment, and join Patreon.com/loadedpod for extended episodes & video content. #DJQualls #KellyBlackheart #LockedandProbablyLoaded #loadedpod #LockedandProbablyloadedpodcast, #DJQuallsPodcast #Supernatural #SPNfamily, Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eastenders actress Lorraine Stanley joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure podcast.Lorraine opens up about growing up in a working-class family, the process before, during and after playing Karen Taylor on Eastenders, being a mum at 39 years old, her weight loss journey and the future prospect at being a grandma one day.You can see Departures in Curzon cinemas now. Check out Departures on Instagram to find out where it is coming near you.Secure The Insecure is the celebrity mental health podcast that airs on Mondays available to watch on Youtube or listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Make sure you subscribe/rate/review where you are watching or listening to Secure The Insecure.Follow Johnny Seifert on Social Media:Instagram: www.instagram.com/johnnyseifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/securetheinsecurepodcastTikTok www.tiktok.com/johnnyseifert92 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From a childhood in Islington to more than three decades on one of Britain's biggest television shows, Natalie Cassidy's life has unfolded in public for almost as long as she can remember.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with the actor to trace a journey that began in a close-knit working-class family, took shape at the Anna Scher Theatre, and changed forever when she was cast in EastEnders at just ten years old.Natalie reflects on growing up surrounded by adults, losing the privacy her parents had valued, and navigating fame before she was old enough to understand what it meant. She speaks movingly about family, grief and guilt, the loss of her mother at nineteen, and the grounding influence of the women who helped shape her, from Wendy Richard and Barbara Windsor to the incomparable June Brown.They discuss the strange psychology of child stardom, the realities of soap acting, and the courage it took to step away from a role that had defined her for so long. Along the way, Natalie talks with warmth and honesty about money, motherhood, class, friendship, ambition and the need, now, to be brave enough to try something new.Funny, candid and deeply perceptive, this is a conversation about identity, resilience and what it means to build a life when the whole country thinks it already knows who you are.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

Trump's back on the mic and it's… Sharpies, sex, and 'aced' dementia tests while the world edges closer to chaos.Marina and Jemma wade through the surreal: from Trump confusing cognitive screenings with IQ tests, to casually musing about seizing Iran's oil like it's on a tapas menu. Meanwhile, his administration openly flirts with war crimes, hands out awards for sycophancy, and somehow finds time to discuss ballroom renovations mid-conflict.There's dark absurdity (a literal assassination GoFundMe), genuine fear (what happens if Karg Island is targeted), and the creeping reality that global stability may hinge on one man's ego.Plus: brain-fart moments, EastEnders-style geopolitics, listener stories that hit hard, and a reminder that even in the bin fire humanity still exists.It's chaotic. It's bleak. It's occasionally hilarious.It's The Trawl. Enjoy!Thank you for sharing and please do follow us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcast Patreonhttps://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl Twitterhttps://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcastIf you've even mildly enjoyed The Trawl, you'll love the unfiltered, no-holds-barred extras from Jemma & Marina over on Patreon, including:• Exclusive episodes of The Trawl Goss – where Jemma and Marina spill backstage gossip, dive into their personal lives, and often forget the mic is on• Early access to The Trawl Meets…• Glorious ad-free episodesPlus, there's a bell-free community of over 3,300 legends sparking brilliant chat.And it's your way to support the pod which the ladies pour their hearts, souls (and occasional anxiety) into. All for your listening pleasure and reassurance that through this geopolitical s**tstorm… you're not alone.Come join the fun:https://www.patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Would you let Bob Mortimer give you a tattoo?Welcome back to the Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Podcast! You are in for an absolutely fantastic episode (see what we did there?!) No Captain this week but fear not, the rest of the team are in peak silly form bringing you all the usual Chris Moyles show madness!This week's fun consisted of a live review of the McGriddle, McDonald's brand new breakfast item! A heated discussion about skipping through TV shows… turns out this is the kind of debate that tears friendships apart! Puppet chat seemed to feature quite heavily this week, especially our favourite “Sooty and Squeak”... sorry Polly! And it's a huge moment for our Executive producer Aaron-Alan as he fires his first Content Klaxon, bringing us a surprise mystery guest who knows a thing or two about Guinness!Would you believe that we still had time for some guest appearances on top of all that too!!Natalie Cassidy popped in to talk about the best and worst money advice she has ever received, but naturally Chris and Dom got a little overexcited and things spiralled into a trip down memory lane about Natalie's time on EastEnders. From that famous live episode, to filming days in The Queen Vic.And to wrap up the week, fuelled with excitement and adrenaline of SNL UK debut looming, actor, comedian and Wrexham F.C. Executive Director Humphrey Ker, popped in to chat all about his involvement in the show. As well as his experience working with Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber on his Christmas play Sherlock Holmes and The 12 Days of Christmas!Wow what a week we've had! Would you like some more? Thought so!Questionable football team namesDom's summer weather predictionYour Whatsapp MessagesEnjoy!The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X!Weekdays 6:30am - 10am

In this episode, we sit down with East London's own TeeZandos for a raw, unfiltered conversation about her life, music, and everything in between.From growing up in East London to dealing with bullying, the streets and real-life experiences that shaped her mindset, TeeZandos opens up like never before. She talks about early influences like Eazy-E, how her environment pushed her to become who she is today, and the moments that changed her path.We also dive into her music journey. Beyond music, TeeZandos speaks on being baptised in the sea, her relationship with God and renouncing the devil, and moments that reveal a deeper side to her story.With a mix of real talk and humour (including debates on EastEnders, Norbit vs Coming to America, and more), this episode gives you the full picture.

In this episode, we sit down with East London's own TeeZandos for a raw, unfiltered conversation about her life, music, and everything in between.From growing up in East London to dealing with bullying, the streets and real-life experiences that shaped her mindset, TeeZandos opens up like never before. She talks about early influences like Eazy-E, how her environment pushed her to become who she is today, and the moments that changed her path.We also dive into her music journey. Beyond music, TeeZandos speaks on being baptised in the sea, her relationship with God and renouncing the devil, and moments that reveal a deeper side to her story.With a mix of real talk and humour (including debates on EastEnders, Norbit vs Coming to America, and more), this episode gives you the full picture.THE DIRTY BONES BLACK CARD WE SPOKE ABOUT - https://dirty-bones.com/90s-baby-show

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Bull markets don't last forever. When you're in the throes of one, it can feel like they do. But they don't, and at a certain point you have to sell.Gold bull markets can feel even more eternal. Not just because the metal itself is eternal, but because the story comes along that we are going back to a gold standard, or that the Great Purge, which many economists of the Austrian school say is inevitable after fifty years of fiat decadence, is finally upon us.I get that argument. But it is too neat, too deterministic. Real life is much more mucky.So today I want to consider a very important question, and I want to try and answer it honestly:Where are we in this bull market?Has gold already peaked? It's possible. The spike to $5,600/oz at the end of January had many of the hallmarks of a blow-off top.Or perhaps $5,600 was just a mid-cycle peak, such as we saw in 2006 or 1975-76 during previous bull markets.Or is this bull market still in its infancy?I'm going to study this bull market through every lens I can think of: price, time, valuation, participation, market structure, macro context and sentiment.My bias going in is that we are mid-cycle, as I argued in my Great Forecast last week. Let's see where I end up. 1. DurationThere have been two great gold bull markets since the end of the gold standard: 1971-1980 and 2001-2011. Both lasted nine to ten years.When did this one begin?It depends how you define it.You could take the bear-market low of $1,045 in late 2015. You could take the $1,160 retest in 2018. You could take 2019, when gold broke out of its multi-year base.Technical analysis is often in the eye of the beholder. Just like bull markets.You could even argue late 2022, when the current acceleration began.If you start in 2015, this bull market has already lasted ten years. That would put it right in line with the duration of previous cycles, and you could argue it is close to exhaustion.If you start in 2018 or 2019, there may be several years left to run.I favour 2018. Just as gold hit $250 in 1999, rallied, and then returned to roughly the same level in 2001 before the real bull market began, the 2018 low feels like the equivalent retest. Of course this is debatable.And there is always the possibility that this bull market lasts longer than previous ones.Verdict: mid- to late-cycle.2. Relative valuation vs other assetsOilWith gold at $5,200 and WTI crude around $87, it takes roughly 60 barrels of oil to buy one ounce of gold.Historically this ratio ranges between 6 and 30.The only time oil has been this cheap relative to gold was in the 2020 pandemic collapse, when oil went negative.My view: it's not so much that gold is expensive as that oil is cheap. Plus commodities inevitably get cheaper as we get better at producing them. (As long as you don't measure the price in fiat).Gold vs the S&P 500With the S&P around 6,765, it takes about 1.3 ounces of gold to buy one unit of the index.This ratio has been as high as 5 - at the peak of Dotcom in 2000, and the nadir of gold - and as low as 0.2 (during the depths of the 1930s and at the 1980 gold peak).Gold is therefore on the expensive side relative to equities, but not at historic extremes.This ratio could fall further if equities fall or gold rises.Gold vs US housingThe US housing market varies enormously by region - Beverely Hills is not Detroit, Miami Beach is not McDowell County - so national averages should be treated cautiously. But they still give a rough guide.We are now below the 2011 level and approaching 1980 territory in terms of how many ounces of gold buy a typical home.Pretty extreme.Overall verdict: late-cycle. Warning signal3. Institutional ownershipGold is still under-owned in institutional portfolios.Even after the recent rally, gold represents only a tiny fraction of global portfolio allocation compared with equities and bonds.Gold mining equities are even more neglected.Verdict: mid-cycle4. Central banksCentral bank buying slowed to 863 tonnes in 2025, down from record levels in 2024, but still well above the 2010-2021 average.However, the World Gold Council reported that central banks purchased only 5 tonnes in January, below the monthly average of 27 tonnes. I would not read too much into that. Much buying is reported with delays, and China in particular reveals little about its activity. The usual assumption is that central bank buying is an early or mid-cycle phenomenon. I am not entirely convinced. If the real driver of this bull market is de-dollarisation and reserve diversification amidst a wider geopolitical shift, then official buying could persist for years.Gold currently represents just under 30% of central bank reserves. The US dollar still accounts for roughly 56%.I don't think this bull market ends until gold sits north of 50% having overtaken the dollar itself.Question: is the war in Iran going to arrest of accelerate de-dollarisation? You know the answer. Verdict: mid-cycle5. Retail participationRetail demand is growing. 2025 saw record bar and coin demand. ETF inflows are rising, but they are not exploding. Mining companies are finally attracting interest again.Silver went briefly manic last month, which is not a healthy sign, but the episode is already unwinding.Verdict: mid-cycleBy the way, due to its senior currency status, the US dollar is going to preserve its purchasing power better than the pound, which is a car crash waiting to happen. I keep getting asked, “is it too late to buy gold?”. If you are in the UK, . We are turning into South Africa and the currency will go the same way. The 40% loss of purchasing power that the pound has seen since 2020 is not going to reverse. If anything it accelerates. Thus …If you live in a third world country such as the UK, I urge you to own gold or silver. The pound will be further devalued, as will the euro and dollar. The bullion dealer I recommend is The Pure Gold Company. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe. More here.6. LeverageLeverage is difficult to measure precisely.You can look at: futures positioning on Comex, options activity, speculative flows into junior miners, retail spread betting and more. The short answer is this: gold is a crowded trade, but it is not a mania.If it were a mania, the geopolitical shock in Iran last week would have triggered violent liquidations. Instead gold held up remarkably well.Verdict: mid-cycle7. Mining equitiesMining stocks had an excellent 2025. Word is that PDAC last week (the world's largest mining conference), was the like of which had not been felt since 2011 and the last top. That is a warning sign.This chart shows the ratio of the XAU (large mining companies) to gold since 1988. On a relative basis the miners are still phenomenally under-owned, and we now have a text-book base, formed over 9-years, in place. If this ratio goes back to levels of the early 0 0s , miners will multiply many times over.But these declines began with the emergence of the ETFs and the many alternative ways to own gold without taking on individual company risk. The ratio does not have to go back 00s levels.Maybe. But that base is a thing of beauty.Typically the end of a gold bull market would coincide with massive rallies in junior miners, an exploration IPO boom and a merger-and-acquisition frenzy.We are seeing healthy signs of activity, but nothing like that yet.Verdict: mid-cycleI'm delighted to report that The Secret History of Gold - Myth, Money, Politics and Power, published by Penguin Life, comes out in the US next month. (The US version is published by Pegasus). Order yours now - via Barnes and Noble or Amazon8. The narrative - gold to $150,000?Gold got some coverage in publications like The Economist and the Financial Times last month, but the story is far from mainstream.Ask most people about de-dollarisation, Triffin's dilemma or central bank reserve diversification and you will get blank looks.However, some familiar late-cycle narratives are beginning to appear.One is that silver is being remonetised.It isn't.Silver may well be an important strategic metal, but its monetary role was as medium of exchange. That role is not coming back because we no longer use physical money. That function has been digitised.Gold, by contrast, retains its role as as store of value - a function that silver never had to anything like the same extent. Silver may have use as a speculative asset. It may well rise in price. It may even overshoot spectacularly. But it is not being remonetised. That will not happen, unless Eastenders turns into Mad Max.Another narrative that sometimes appears near major peaks is the US national debt relative to gold reserves. In 1980, headlines declared the US was “solvent again” because it could have used its gold to fully settled its debt.Today US debt is roughly $39 trillion. To settle that debt using America's 262 million ounces of gold, the gold price would need to be roughly $150,000 per ounce.When arguments like that start circulating, it means the narrative can't go much further and the cycle is close to exhaustion.We are not there yet.Verdict: mid-cycle9. Real yieldsLast but not least: real interest rates.This would be the 10-year Treasury yield minus inflation, or the 10-year TIPS yield.Gold bull markets tend to end when real yields rise sharply.In 1980, Paul Volcker pushed interest rates toward 20% and real yields surged. Gold then entered a twenty-year bear market. At the 2011 peak, real yields rose from deeply negative to positive and gold topped within months. From 2020–2022 real yields went negative again and gold surged, until they rose in 2022 and gold stalled.Today nominal yields are relatively high, but inflation remains elevated, the Fed is under pressure to ease (as are most central banks) and fiscal deficits are enormous.Real yields therefore sit around zero or slightly positive, depending on how they are measured. That is not restrictive enough to kill the gold bull market.The danger signal would be inflation falling sharply while nominal yields stay high, pushing real yields well above +2%. We are some distance from that.Verdict: mid-cycleIf you are interested in following the real yield argument, Charlie Morris is the man. He gets it better than anyone, and I heartily recommend you follow his work via his Atlas Pulse. Get your copy here - it's free.ConclusionIf gold continues rising it will pull silver and mining equities higher with it.The spike in silver last month to around $125 looked very much like a mid-cycle blow-off, and a period of consolidation is now both likely and healthy. Looking across all the indicators, most point toward a mid-cycle environment rather than a late-cycle one.What superb content. You really should upgrade.Duration and relative valuation raise some concerns, but these are just one or two of nine indicators. Everything else suggests the bull market has not yet reached its final, most speculative phase.In other words: this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.$8 to $10,000 by the end of the decade is a very real possibility.Thanks very much for being a subscriber to Flying Frisby.Until next time,DominicPS I have discussed gold largely in dollar terms, because the market is quoted in dollars. But if you are in the UK the case for owning gold has less to do with the dollar and far more to do with the pound. Sterling has already lost roughly 40% of its purchasing power since 2020, and that trend is not going to reverse. If anything it will accelerate. It's not just the ineptitude of successive governments, but unelected permablob (in this case the Treasury, the OBR, the Bank of England, the FCA et al) that actually runs the show. The system- if you can call it that - is the problem and it's not going to change. The incentives are to spend more, borrow more and debase the currency slowly over time. You cannot fix that system. But you can protect yourself from it. And that means owning some gold.DisclaimerI am not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or any other regulatory body as a financial advisor. Therefore, any information provided in this newsletter does not constitute regulated financial advice. It is solely an expression of opinion. Small-cap stocks are inherently risky. Please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor, if you have any doubts. Remember, markets can both rise and fall, especially in the case of small and mid-cap stocks. I am not aware of your individual financial circumstances, so only invest money that you can afford to lose. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

Actor Micah Balfour joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure podcast.Micah opens up about being a dad for the first time at forty six years old, how Micah wants to change what you are taught in drama schools and Micah shares his memories of working on The Bill and Eastenders. Finally, Micah talks about playing Exeter in Henry V at the Royal Shakespeare Company.For tickets to see Micah visit www.rsc.org.uk Secure The Insecure is the celebrity mental health podcast that airs on Mondays available to watch on Youtube or listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Make sure you subscribe/rate/review where you are watching or listening to Secure The Insecure.Follow Johnny Seifert on Social Media:Instagram: www.instagram.com/johnnyseifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/securetheinsecurepodcastTikTok www.tiktok.com/johnnyseifert92 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this month is writer Lisa McMullin!  She's an award-winning writer for such shows as Death in Paradise, Casualty, EastEnders, and Moving On.  She is currently working on Hear Me Roar with Christopher Eccleston.  Doctor Who fans will know her from her incredible work at Big Finish.  She joins us to discuss her origins as a writer, how Doctor Who was a bonding experience with her dad, and what it's like to stalk someone at company parties.Then Lisa brings her Guest Selection - the television debut of Steven Moffat, Press Gang!  We talk about the serious themes that are dealt with in a children's show, the now star-studded cast, and how Big Finish got its name.  Enjoy the show!whoandcompany@yahoo.com

According to Professor Hannah Fry, people's lives are enriched by artificial intelligence. It makes problem-solving easier, helps medical diagnosis, and can improve productivity. Yet as she points out in her new BBC2 documentary, AI Confidential, there are risks: that jobs will be lost to AI; that we might lose the bedside care that comes with human diagnosis as machine intelligence takes over. She also warns AI provides what she calls emotional junk food that demands nothing of us, by offering AI romantic partners. And then there's tech grief, highlighted in a recent EastEnders storyline, when video and voice notes are used to create an avatar of a dead character to console his father. Real mourning is put on hold. But it seems to me there's another risky aspect of AI – that it rewrites temptation. Temptation is traditionally thought to be about testing will-power. Take Lent and Ramadan, currently being observed by Christians and Muslims. If a Muslim fasting all day has a little snack at lunchtime, or a Christian giving up sweets for Lent, eats chocolate, they've failed in their discipline. But AI is a different, and remarkable tempter, encouraging people not to fail in some way but take the easier option that in some ways seems sensible. Why read a book, for example, when AI can give you a quick summary, or make the effort to cook for dinner guests when AI can help locate a fancy restaurant in seconds and order a takeaway. And instead of the regret that comes from conventional temptation, AI offers something else. It's all too easy to console yourself that you have done something good. You've saved time. The easy option has advantages. The Desert Fathers – early Christian thinkers who retreated to the desert – did so because they believed a hard life was good for them. They believed it brought them closer to God. And with temptation, even if you give in to it but then regret it you can grow as a person by learning something about yourself. Pope Leo who has expressed concern about the impact of AI on humanity has now urged priests to resist the temptation to use the short cut of AI to write sermons. AI might be clever, but there's something lacking in AI preaching: it doesn't come from the heart. Perhaps this Lent and Ramadan, it might be worth not only giving up something that tests our will, but pondering something that appears helpful yet is temptation on another scale, reducing our need to think. After all, as Descartes said, I think, therefore I am. What am I, if machines have seduced me to do so much less thinking for myself?

We transported back to the good old days for one epic radio show… in the 1990s!We wanted to celebrate the birth of Chris Moyles and the greatest decade in one show, and we definitely did that! This extra special bonus episode features surprise celebrity messages, a special appearance from Dean ‘The Gaffers' Gaffney, aka Robbie Jackson from Eastenders and live music from Steve and Simon from Ocean Colour Scene and Nigel from Dodgy!Plus, Noel Edmunds revived his iconic game Telly Addicts, putting a 90's twist on the feature in honour of Chris' birthday. Noel is usually all about calm and positivity, and you'll see if the game reflects that...Nostalgia! Mayhem! Endless 90s references! One very big Happy Birthday to Chris Moyles!Enjoy!The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X!Weekdays 6:30am - 10am

He won hearts as Beppe di Marco on EastEnders, commanded the West End stage in Chicago, and is now making moves on the big screen with a project backed by 50 Cent. But Michael Greco's story is about far more than the roles that made him famous.In this raw and honest conversation, Michael sits down with Glenn Marsden to pull back the curtain on the journey behind the success — the early struggles, the defining moments, the highs and lows of life in the spotlight, and the resilience it takes to keep going when the cameras aren't rolling.This is the side of fame you don't usually get to see. The grit. The growth. The truth.Don't miss it.

On this week's Talkhouse Podcast, we've got two women whose singing styles are similar in that they're both absolutely singular, unmistakable, and wonderfully out of step—just don't call it spoken-word. It's Florence Shaw of Dry Cleaning and Sue Tompkins of Life Without Buildings. As you'll hear in this chat, Dry Cleaning sort of fell together in London around 2017, when the three instrumentalists approached their friend Florence Shaw to add some vocals to the music they had been writing. It turned out that Shaw's approach—speaking dense, clearly crafted but never obvious words—slotted in perfectly with the sort of nervous-yet-precise songs they had been working on. By 2020, Dry Cleaning had signed with the venerated 4AD label and the next year released a debut album, New Long Leg, that earned comparisons to post-punk greats like Siouxsie and Sonic Youth. For their third studio album, Secret Love, Dry Cleaning worked with producer-slash-musician Cate Le Bon, and they stretched out a bit, mellowing the sharp corners a bit while Shaw experiments more with vocal melody than before. Check out “Cruise Ship Designer” from Secret Love right here. Another person that eagle-eared listeners have compared Florence Shaw to is Sue Tompkins of the legendary, kinda-lost Scottish band Life Without Buildings. Life Without Buildings only released one album, Any Other City, in their brief three-year run, but it had a focused impact. Shaw remembers hearing the record as a teen. “It blew my mind that you could free yourself from the pressure of making traditional sense in lyrics,” she told the website Hearing Things, before mentioning that she'd love to meet Tompkins one day and thank her. Well, with some recent activity on the Life Without Buildings front—Tompkins contributed vocals to a new Sleaford Mods song, and the band just announced a couple of reunion shows—it seemed like the perfect time to get them together. In this delightful chat, Tompkins and Shaw talk about the similar origins of their respective bands, how genuinely kind the dudes of Sleaford Mods are, and their understandable reticence about the term “spoken word.” They also chatted a bunch about the TV shows Dragons' Den and Eastenders, but we had to trim that in the interest of time. Trust me, it was great. Enjoy.  Thanks for listening to the Talkhouse Podcast, and thanks to Sue Tompkins and Florence Shaw for chatting. If you liked what you heard, please follow Talkhouse on your favorite podcasting platform and check out all the great stuff at Talkhouse.com. This episode was produced by Myron Kaplan, and the Talkhouse theme is composed and performed by the Range. See you next time! Find more illuminating podcasts on the ⁠⁠⁠Talkhouse Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠. Visit ⁠⁠⁠talkhouse.com⁠⁠⁠ to read essays, reviews, and more. Follow @talkhouse on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X)⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠.

Former GB badminton player Gail Emms, presenter Holly Hamilton, EastEnders actor Jake Wood, and comedian Henning Wehn join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

As the Epstein fallout intensifies around Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Meghan Markle is reportedly urging Prince Harry to stay silent and avoid being dragged into what one royal expert calls the biggest royal crisis since Princess Diana's death. Duncan Larcombe says Meghan will be wary of “guilt by association” and likely telling Harry, “keep your head down, don't get involved.”Harry is said to be especially distressed for Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, two of the few royals who maintained ties with him. Meanwhile, Meghan is preparing a carefully curated Valentine's Day publicity blitz for her As Ever brand, built around romance and nostalgia — even as speculation swirls about the couple leading increasingly separate professional lives.Reports claim the Sussexes are on “different paths,” with Meghan focused on Hollywood and Harry on Invictus and UK commitments. There are even whispers of contingency plans should things unravel. Add in Kim Kardashian drama, an EastEnders jam joke, and accusations Meghan is in “meltdown mode,” and it's another week of relentless Sussex headlines.Meanwhile, Prince William attempts to refocus attention on conservation efforts in Saudi Arabia — planting trees, praising ecological restoration projects and talking Arabian leopards — as the wider royal storm shows no sign of easing.Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power struggles, and scandals shaping the future of the monarchy."Crown and Controversy: Norway" is covering the trial of Marius Borg Høiby as the Norwegian Royal Family is faced with multiple scandals of their own.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

Tens of thousands of children in England have spent more than a year waiting for NHS community care, such as hearing services, speech and language therapy and disability support, the BBC has found. Nick Triggle, BBC News Health Correspondent and Harriet Edwards, Strategy Lead at the national disability charity, Sense, join Nuala McGovern to discuss the findings. Author, economist and politician Yanis Varoufakis joins Nuala to discuss being, as he describes it, raised a misogynist. He also talks about the women in his life that helped change that and what he believes lies behind the growth in misogynist attitudes.A new ITV crime documentary, Killer in the House, traces the story of one of the most notorious double murder stories in recent UK history, where a respected Northern Irish dentist, Colin Howell, murdered his wife and his lover's husband, staged it as a double suicide, and evaded justice for nearly twenty years. Howell was never suspected for the murder of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan, until his confession in 2007, implicating his former lover, Hazel Stewart. Lauren Bradford-Clarke, daughter of Lesley and Colin, talks to us about the impact this crime had on her family.Bonnie Langford has been a British household name for more than 50 years, singing and dancing across many stages in countless musicals, as well as memorable TV roles in EastEnders and Dr Who. Now she's playing Mrs Bird in the much-acclaimed Paddington The Musical in London's West End. She joins Nuala to discuss the joys of treading the boards with that much-loved, life-sized bear. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Simon Richardson

The Second Doctor, Jamie and Zoe find themselves in a dead end town on an alien world, in Colony of Lies. Author Colin Brake returns to join us once more, as we take a look at his BBC Past Doctor Adventures novel. Plus, we reveals where Dimensions in Time stands in EastEnders canon, and teases what he may have done if he had taken the script editor's job in Doctor Who if Series 27 had gone ahead!

Louise Jameson is a classically trained actress whose first love is the stage—she spent two years with the Royal Shakespeare Company at the beginning of her career—but she also became known to millions of British television viewers through her roles in such hugely popular television series as Doctor Who, Tenko, Bergerac  and  EastEnders. Her recent theatre credits include Vincent River and directing the UK tour of Revenge. Her audio credits include Doctor Who (Big Finish), writing ATA Girl, about the women of the Air Transport Authority during World War II, and  multiple titles for BBC Audio and Audible. Louise talks with me about her unusually young start at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and how her training continued at the Royal Shakespeare Company, how her Doctor Who character, Leela of the Sevateem, reflected the feminism of the 1970s (and how she didn't), how she started writing, and what she thinks of the opportunities for—and representation of—women in film and TV over the years. If you want to watch this conversation, you can see it here on YouTube!   Episode breakdown: 00:00 Introduction 04:00 Louise describes childhood creativity, daydreaming, and reading early. 08:00 Drama school, age gap with classmates, and strict discipline. 12:00 Acting requires teamwork; Louise reflects on early career. 16:00 Louise's Shakespeare passion, favorite roles and performance experiences. 20:00 Louise talks about landing Leela role in Doctor Who. 24:00 Doctor Who impacts life daily; gratitude for lasting connections. 28:00 Leela's feminist traits and costume choices, fighting stereotypes. 32:00 Leela's intelligence and evolution, relationship with other companions. 36:00 Influence of audio plays; Gallifrey series has strong female fandom. 40:00 Louise discusses writing, self-doubt, and encouragement from collaborators. 44:00 Directing stage, teaching drama; regrets and living in the now. 48:00 Shakespeare's rhythmic influence on Louise's writing and teaching. 52:00 Conversation shifts to social media, attention economy, and technology. 56:00 Louise analyzes Shakespeare's poetic technique and its storytelling power. 01:00 Louise explains collective magic of live theater and storytelling. 01:04 Progress and ongoing challenges for women in TV and film.   Want more? Here are handy playlists with all my previous interviews with guests in writing, theatre, and Doctor Who.   Check out the full show notes (now including transcripts!) at fycuriosity.com, and connect with me and fellow creatives on Substack. Please leave a review for this episode—it's really easy and will only take a minute, and it really helps me reach new listeners. Thanks! If you enjoyed our conversation, I hope you'll share it with a friend.

What is the best thing to cut out in January? We debate what we're not eating this month. And we've put together a collection of the health trends we'll be trying in 2026.Plus, Janine from Eastenders, why your body will tell you when to workout and what is the crisp storage like in Jo's new car?Send us a voicenote: 07468 286104 If you'd like to join our Diet Club, mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to patreon.com/noshameinagain or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On today's episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are joined by the beautiful EastEnders icon and talented singer Shona McGarty - and nothing is off limits.Shona opens up about life after EastEnders, what it's really like being known as ‘Whitney' for over 20 years, and why stepping into the jungle was both terrifying and transformational.She talks candidly about anxiety, imposter syndrome and learning how to cope when fear shows up — as well as losing her dignity, surviving on rice and beans, and why she never wants to see a pretzel again.There's also plenty of laughter as the gang dive into bonk beats, phone-call rage, and the chaos of modern life.Plus, Shona helps tackle an Agony Ab about being too reliable, sharing why saying no is sometimes the most powerful thing you can do.Honest, hilarious and surprisingly emotional — this is one you don't want to miss.00:00 – Kicking off01:02 – Introducing the pod & today's guest02:05 – Compliments, affirmations & relationship banter04:10 – New Year reflections & turning 4006:00 – Slowing down, being present & personal goals07:10 – Weekly whines: technology, logins & QR code rage09:05 – Paper menus & feeling “too old”11:15 – Phone call anxiety & unannounced callers13:20 – Oversharing on speakerphone disasters14:25 – Bringing Shona McGarty into the studio15:00 – First impressions & life after I'm A Celeb16:40 – No makeup TV moments & singing confidence18:20 – Jungle food, hunger & rice trauma19:50 – Camp friendships & WhatsApp groups21:10 – Being known as “Whitney” forever23:00 – Growing up on EastEnders25:00 – Long days, waiting around & strict schedules27:00 – Iconic EastEnders cast moments29:10 – Singing ambitions & future goals31:00 – Anxiety, medication & coping mechanisms33:00 – Caffeine withdrawal & jungle headaches34:40 – Trials, bugs, cockroaches & survival fears36:20 – Bonk baits, music choices & bedroom pressure38:50 – Quotes to live by & winning arguments41:00 – Jungle toilets, dignity loss & weight loss43:00 – Highlights of the jungle experience45:00 – What Shona missed most from home46:40 – Imposter syndrome & fitting in48:30 – Watching the show back50:20 – Agony Ab: being “too reliable” at work53:10 – Learning to say no & setting boundaries55:20 – Final thoughts, gratitude & wrap-up57:10 – End of episode & sign-offEmail: thetherapycrouch@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg#TheTherapyCrouch #AbbeyAndPete #RelationshipAdvice #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time we watched the 1973 British horror film Psychomania, a cult biker horror oddity originally filmed as The Living Dead before the title changed. In the United States it appeared as The Death Wheelers. Not to be confused with the 1963 American film Psychomania, also known as Violent Midnight. The film was produced by Benmar Productions, better known for Spaghetti Westerns shot in Spain. They also made Horror Express later the same year with the same writers, which we covered back in episode 7. Psychomania was created in association with Scotia Bar Distributors who had director Don Sharp under long term contract.Don Sharp was born in Tasmania and began as an actor before becoming a director in the mid 1950s. He turned out low and medium budget films including the Tommy Steele musical It's All Happening, then Hammer Films hired him and he made several well received thrillers. He also worked as second unit director on Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines. Quiz time for Jon. Sharp directed BigChrisLee six times. Name them. Beryl Reid plays psychic medium Mrs Latham. She left school at 16 and debuted in 1936 as a music hall performer at the Floral Hall in Bridlington. She became famous on BBC radio in Educating Archie as Monica and as the Brummie Marlene. She later worked for the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. She made the very first challenge on Just A Minute in the 1967 pilot. In the late 1970s and early 1980s she played Connie Sachs in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Smiley's People, earning two British Academy Television Award nominations and winning for Smiley's People. Doctor Who fans will know her as Captain Briggs in Earthshock. The same year as Psychomania she appeared in Dr Phibes Rises Again. Ross will always remember her as Grandma in the Adrian Mole TV adaptation. Nicky Henson plays lead biker Tom Latham. A familiar face across British television, he excelled at playing cultivated gents, snobs and playboys. His many guest roles included several appearances in The Bill, A Touch of Frost, Pie in the Sky, Fawlty Towers and Witchfinder General as Trooper Swallow. His first wife was Una Stubbs, with whom he later appeared in EastEnders. Despite living with cancer for twenty years he continued acting on screen until 2018. Robert Hardy plays Chief Inspector Hesseltine. We discussed him fully in episode 41a when we covered The Stalls of Barchester from the BBC Ghost Stories for Christmas series. Academy Award winner George Sanders plays Shadwell. Born in Russia to an English horticulturist mother and a rope maker father, he became a British subject when the family fled during the revolution. His smooth voice and upper class accent made him perfect for polished villains. His roles included Jack Favell in Rebecca, Scott Folliott in Foreign Correspondent, the Saran of Gaza in Samson and Delilah and Addison DeWitt in All About Eve which won him the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. He voiced Shere Khan in Disney's The Jungle Book and played Simon Templar in several films in The Saint series. British horror fans may know him from the Doomwatch movie as The Admiral. There are brief appearances by June Brown as Mrs Pettibone, John Levene from Doctor Who and Bill Pertwee as a publican. Levene worked with Jon Pertwee who was Bill's second cousin. The soundtrack by John Cameron was released in 2003 by Trunk Records. Cameron said they needed something spooky and different with a rock feeling, all pre synthesizer. They recorded at Shepperton's studios which had not been updated since before the war. He described hooligan musicians scratching inside pianos while the engineer sat there in suit and tie, completely anachronistic.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker. On the agenda: A commentator's curse turns into a mini-saga with no winners, League Two stadium names in viral, overpriced New York delis, Saudi Pro league expert Lee Hendrie invents a new word, the best opposition for Mexico in the opening game at the World Cup, Ben Chilwell on 19th-century Alsatian architecture, some very funny content about Ipswich stewards, and Richard Keys casually slandering the 2019 PFA Player of the Year. Meanwhile, the panel pick apart some tactically implausible fake football commentary in the background on EastEnders. The interactive Football Cliches Christmas Quiz is streaming live on December 28th — sign up at footballcliches.com/xmas to take part, with £250 the prize for the winning quizzer. All money raised will go to Shelter. Sign up for Dreamland, the members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv What we know about the latest Epstein emails referencing Trump Our dogs diversity can be traced back to the Stone Age Guests ejected mid stay from bankrupt hotel chain Sonder Ed Miliband calls on Keir Starmer to sack anonymous briefer Five key failings in the Sara Sharif review Renters Rights Act No fault evictions banned from May 2026 BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation Pam St Clement to return to EastEnders as Pat Butcher in dementia episode Titanic passengers pocket watch expected to fetch 1m at auction Road deaths Call for crash videos and photos to be illegal in NI

Join Yvette Fielding on this week's episode of Paranormal Activity for a chilling tour through the haunted soundstages of some of TV's longest-running soaps.From Yorkshire to Hollywood, cast and crew have reported strange sightings, icy presences, phantom voices, and sudden accidents that seem to come from nowhere.We'll explore:• Emmerdale and the restless spirit said to walk Mulberry Cottage• The Rovers Return ghost on the old Coronation Street set• The unsettling atmosphere on the EastEnders backlot• Ghostly conversations on the Call the Midwife set• The curse rumours surrounding Days of Our Lives• A “woman in white” gliding through General Hospital's corridorsWhy do places built to pretend life evoke something beyond it?And what happens when storytelling, emotion and atmosphere blend with trapped residual energy?Take a seat in the front row.The spirits have stories of their own.A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benjamin Wainwright (Belgravia: The Next Chapter, Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim) joins Son of a Binge host Reshma Gopaldas to talk murder, mayhem, and Maigret. Wainwright takes on the iconic inspector role, in PBS Masterpiece's new Maigret series. Based on the book series by George Simenon novels about Parisian Chief Inspector Jules Maigret, this is the first modern day adaptation of the books.Wainwright talks all about playing the eerily calm detective who empathizes with the criminals as much as he does with the victims. From the unlit smokeless pipe he carries around, to why he thinks this murder show is a like a "warm bath." He's not wrong!Maigret is airing now on PBS Masterpiece. The season finale of the 6-episode murder mystery series airs on Sunday, November 9.Maigret also stars Stefanie Martini (The Gold, Last Kingdom, Emerald City) stars as Madame Louise Maigret. Blake Harrison (World on Fire, I Hate Suzie Too), Reda Elazouar (Sex Education, Pirates), Kerrie Hayes (The Responder, Criminal Record), Shaniqua Okwok (The Flatshare, It's a Sin) and Rob Kazinsky (Star Trek: Section 31, Eastenders) make up the “Les Maigrets,” Maigret's loyal team of detectives, with Nathalie Armin (Showtrial, Juice) as Prosecutor Mathilde Kernavel.Son of a Binge production credits:Hosted by: Reshma Gopaldas (TW: @reshingbull, IG @reshmago)Artwork by: Laura Valencia (IG @iamlauravalencia)Music by: Kevin Calaba (IG @airlandsmusic)Send us a text, let us know what shows and guests you want us to cover.

Hi, it's Natalie here. This episode is an emotional and important one. I'm joined by Tim Royal, a television director known for his work on Coronation Street, Emmerdale, and EastEnders, who reached out to me to share the story behind his short film "It's the Hope That Kills You."If you've been listening for a while, you'll know that male factor infertility was part of my own fertility story. And this month on the podcast, we're shining the spotlight on male infertility and men's experiences, which often go unheard. Tim's story speaks to that silence and the emotional toll that fertility treatment can have on men.What we talk about:How Tim felt marginalised and overlooked throughout the IVF processThe emotional weight of never being called by name or offered therapyThe pressure of “sample day” and why language matters in the clinicThe cumulative trauma of repeated failed transfers and insensitive staff questionsA powerful idea: colour-coded patient folders to avoid retraumatising questionsThe stark contrast between treatment at St Mary's Hospital and CARE FertilityTim's experience of debilitating anxiety and his journey to seek therapyThe importance of recognising and challenging intrusive thoughtsHow IVF reshaped his relationships, identity, and day-to-day mental healthTim's reflection on IVF as a team effort, and how he supported his wifeThe impact of working on scripts about fertility while living through treatmentChoosing to use film as a tool for honesty, empathy, and social changeHow hope can both carry and crush us during infertilityThe moment everything changed: a final transfer, a fertility stone, and holding on to the “1 percent”About the filmIt's the Hope That Kills You is a 13-minute short film written and directed by Tim, based on his and his wife's seven-year fertility journey. It is raw, authentic, and quietly devastating, capturing the micro-aggressions, emotional weight, and relationship strain of infertility.Tim self-funded the film and created it to spark conversations and help others feel seen. It's especially powerful for those trying to support loved ones but unsure how.The film will be available to watch for free on YouTube on 30 November.It has a Christmas element and was inspired by their 11th and final transfer, which took place on Christmas Eve.You can follow the film's Instagram page for updates: @itsthehopethatkillsyoufilmSupport for Men and Mental HealthAs Tim shares, his anxiety became life-altering and the lack of support for men in the fertility space made it worse. If you're navigating something similar, please know there is help available.Organisations and initiatives that support men:ExamenLab – Sperm DNA Fragmentation TestingFertility for MenThe Male Fertility Coach testhim - Male Fertility SupportThe Male Fertility PodcastFertility Matters at WorkFertility Action – Regular support groups and workplace advocacyDon't forget to ask your clinic about advanced sperm DNA testing. Many men are told their semen analysis is “normal,” but tests like those offered by ExamenLab go deeper by detecting hidden DNA fragmentation that can impact conception,...

100m sprinter Bebe Jackson, 19, won a bronze medal on her debut at the IPC World Para Athletics Championships in Delhi, India, last week. Bebe was born with congenital talipes equinovarus, widely known as club foot, and when she's not competing for Britain, she works nights caring for children with complex disabilities. She tells Anita Rani how she does it.In Sally Wainwright's new BBC drama Riot Women, a group of women in mid-life escape the pressures of caring for parents and kids - and the menopause - by forming a rock band. Rosalie Craig stars as the incredible singer that brings them together. Anita Rani talks to Sally and actor Rosalie about the power of female friendship.Nuala McGovern talks to the French philosopher Manon Garcia. Manon watched the court proceedings of the Pelicot case in France, in which Dominique Pelicot and 46 other men were found guilty of the rape of Dominique's wife Gisèle. In her book Living with Men, she examines French and other societies in light of the case and questions what more needs to be done.When you think about music from 500 years ago, you might picture monks chanting, or the voices of choirboys, but what's been largely forgotten over the course of history is that some of the most striking music during this time was being written and sung by nuns, hidden away in convents across Europe. Nuala speaks to Laurie Stras, Director of Musica Secreta, an all-female renaissance ensemble.Elon Musk's Artificial Intelligence company xAI recently introduced two sexually explicit chatbots. He's a high-profile presence in a growing field where developers are banking on users interacting and forming intimate relationships with the AI chatbots. Nuala McGovern speaks to journalist Amelia Gentleman, who has just returned from an adult industry conference in Prague, where she saw a sharp rise in new websites offering an increasingly realistic selection of AI girlfriends, and Gina Neff, Professor of Responsible AI at the Queen Mary University of London, who tells us what this means for women.EastEnders actor Kellie Bright took part in a Woman's Hour special last year which asked whether the SEND system is working for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Tonight Kellie presents a special one-hour BBC Panorama. Drawing on her own experience as the mother of an autistic son, she investigates how parents navigate the complex system to secure the right help at school. Kellie joins Nuala McGovern to talk about what she found.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Simon Richardson

Welcome to episode FOUR HUNDRED!How are our host detectives still alive after 400 episodes worth of cava?!Whatever it is, it's working, as they were both in fine fettle for this record with one of the most long wished for guests by the DWSC crew, the one and only NATALIE CASSIDY! The legendary EastEnders star provided some behind the scenes gossip, when she told us about an injury sustained when the soap transmitted a live episode.The team then explores a case, which proves the language of love can't be picked up in a dictionary - even if you happen to be French. Then to round off this Quadricentennial ep, we hear from a listener who should take the criminal activity as a sign that they might be a little outnumbered by the rest of her family. See Taylor and Hannah LIVE in Autumn / Winter '25...Thurs 16th October: Museum of Comedy London Sat 15th November: Watford Palace Theatre Mon 15th December: Komedia, Brighton Don't forget DWSC now drops TWICE weekly! Episodes will be on general release every Wednesday AND Friday.BUT you can get both shows in one hit, by going to our Patreon where you can sign up for early access and get both episodes every Tuesday.As well as this, you'll get ad free eps, invites to watch our live zoom records, video of all our studio eps, bespoke shout outs and MORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Simon Scott and Jordan James react to the brand-new BBC Panorama documentary Autism, Schools and Families on the Edge, presented by EastEnders actor Kellie Bright.The documentary follows three families fighting for EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) for their autistic children and exposes the devastating impact of a broken SEND system in the UK. Drawing on their own lived experiences and community feedback, Simon and Jordan unpack why the system feels rigged against neurodivergent children and families — and why system reform is urgently needed.Together, they explore:The uphill battle parents face to secure EHCPs for autistic and ADHD childrenHow government underfunding and council gatekeeping harm children's futuresWhy do so many families feel forced into private assessments or tribunalsThe emotional toll on both neurodivergent children and their parentsThe importance of representation and why documentaries like this matterWhy real change needs more than awareness — it needs action, funding, and empathyWatch the Documentary on BBC iPlayer here

They don't get more iconic than this... this week Giovanna welcomes EastEnders legend and ultimate hun, Natalie Cassidy!Natalie and Gi talk about growing up in the public eye, the rollercoaster of raising teens, and how her feelings about her body image have shifted over the years.Plus, Natalie opens up about navigating grief after the death of her parents.You can read more about Natalie's journey in her memoir Happy Days, out October 9th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gaby sits down with Eastenders star, Sophie Khan Levy, for a chat about all things joy! They chat about Gaby's favourite show (has she mentioned that she's never missed an episode!) and about what makes Sophie smile! (might it be the new ring on her finger?) Sophie actually likes watching Eastenders too (when she's not in the scenes). Remember you can watch all our episodes on our YouTube channel - as well as get our extra nuggets of joy (our Show n Tell episodes) every Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether you know today's guest from her Eastenders days playing Lucy Beale, or from her positive social media page @the.confidentmama, Melissa Suffield brought enthusiasm, original ideas and true passion to the show!Zoe and Georgia talk to Melissa about what it was like being in showbiz as a child, Melissa's daily struggle living with the digestive disorder SIBO, and Melissa's thoughts on the state of education today.Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammasMade By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you lose weight without losing any diet? Plus, can the time you eat help you lose weight? Why is Janine from Eastenders better than Kylie? Should we be listening to Mr Motivator?Send us a voicenote: 07468 286104 If you'd like to join our Diet Club, mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to patreon.com/noshameinagain or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EastEnders actor Jake Wood, football presenter Natalie Pike, author and comedian Ian Moore, and comedian Carl Donnelly join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Welcome to Episode 288 of SC Utd.Great deals on Soccer Card boxes at https://soccercardsunited.com/You can find Soccer Cards United: On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soccercardsunited/On Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoccerCardsUTDAnd wherever you get podcasts: https://podfollow.com/soccer-cards-unitedYour questions, comments and suggestions could and probably will be featured on the show if you reach out to us! Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or out loud on the street to passers-by. The music for the show is: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4063-modern-jazz-samba License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses#soccercards #tradingcards #thehobby #soccercards

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Ashley Walters, originally episode 317 from 2020-03-18.Original writeup below:Okay - in case you don't recognise that name right there immediately, let's bring you up to speed. ASHER D FROM SO SOLID. Ring a bell? DUSHANE FROM TOP BOY! Getting through yet? RICKY FROM BULLETPROOF? Don't make me get all Biff from Back To The Future and knock on your head to make sure you're on the same page… Anyway - it's Ashley Walters! A fascinating chat and as with a lot of Distraction Pieces episodes, one that feels like it's been on the cards for a minute. The two get down to it and cover it all from getting in shape and being more mindful re: bodies, representation and the path to Bulletproof, working with Noel Clarke and becoming his pal, working with Carol Jackson from Eastenders (sorry, Lindsey Coulson), being multi-disciplined from a young age, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, time spent in prison and lessons learned on release, Top Boy, So Solid, all that good stuff and TOO MUCH to fit into a write up here. You'll love it. GO IN!PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureIMDBADOLESCENCETOP BOYDAN LE SAC VS SCROOBIUS PIP BANDCAMPPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITTERPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.