Podcast appearances and mentions of Mel Giedroyc

Ben Hart is a magician best known for reaching the grand final of Britain's Got Talent in 2019, finishing third. He has returned to the programme several times, on BGT: The Champions, America's Got Talent: The Champions, and Britain's Got Talent Christmas Spectacular. An award-winning performer, he's also a writer, inventor, and designer of magic tricks and illusions. At the age of 16, Ben won the prestigious "Young Magician of the Year" award from The Magic Circle. He wrote and starred in Killer Magic on BBC Three, Ben Hart's Life Hacks with the Voice, pranking the celebrity judges of The Voice UK, including Boy George, Paloma Faith and Ricky Wilson, appeared in a regular slot within Now You See It on BBC One hosted by Mel Giedroyc. He's also been in the Sorcerer's Apprentice on CBBC, The One Show and multiple times on This Morning. Ben has written and performed 7 solo shows, each premiering at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and has performed as part of Impossible, playing two seasons at the Noël Coward Theatre in London's West End. He is currently preparing his new show for Edinburgh which he'll be premiering at the Palais Du Variété (Assembly George Square Gardens from 30 July to 24 August 2025. He'll then be touring it all over the country, including performances at the famous Wilton's Music Hall in London, in September .Ben Hart is our guest in episode 494 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Get tickets for The Remarkable at Edinburgh, here - https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/the-remarkable-ben-hart .Get tickets for Ben's tour of The Remarkable, here - https://benhartmagic.com .Follow Ben Hart on Twitter/X & Instagram @ItsBenHart .Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A suitcase, a dart and a splash zone.  Sit here, relax, and miss your next meeting.  Mel Giedroyc's first guest is sensational stand up comedian and author Suzi Ruffell! Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Mel and the guests, PLUS everything from the Kathy Burke archive? 6 Feet Under gets knee deep in all your cracking correspondence. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscribe.  AND If you've got a story for us, send it over to mel@deathpodcast.co.uk A Sony Music Entertainment production.   Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello ToastersA quick dip back into a previous episode this week, as we remind ourselves just why Mel Giedroyc is one of the finest humans out there.We'll discuss bike rides, Moomins, McCall and Macrame.Here are a few favourite items:Nitting!Moomins!Wild Swimming!Thanks for listening and don't forget to tell your friend(s).See you next week!Toast xTikTok Instagram YouTube New Episodes every Tuesday and Thursday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where There's a Will There's a Wake is being reborn with your brand new host Mel Giedroyc.  It's still the show you know and love but she's shaking things up just a little bit from her reception desk at the pearly gates.  You'll laugh, you probably won't cry, but bloody hell you'll be entertained. BRAND NEW EPISODE drops on Tuesday May 20th and every week after that Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick and Angela welcome one of their favourite comics to Dish HQ. Broadcaster, comedian, writer and conductor Sue Perkins was born in South London. A Cambridge University graduate, Sue's journey into comedy began when she joined the prestigious Footlights, where she met her friend Mel Giedroyc. The duo quickly made a name for themselves, hosting Channel 4's Late Lunch and Light Lunch in the nineties, while also writing for the legendary French & Saunders and, later, Absolutely Fabulous in 2003. Her biggest TV job to date came in 2010, when she and Mel cohosted The Great British Bake Off for seven wildly successful series. Outside of television, Sue's broadcasting credentials include hosting Britain's best-loved radio comedy Just A Minute on BBC Radio 4. You can watch her new TV show Chess Masters: The Endgame on BBC iPlayer and listen to her new podcast Mel and Sue: Should Know By Now on Audlibe.  Nick pours Sue a Botivo, a non-alcoholic aperitivo, to start, while Angela prepares a mouthwatering Malaysian prawn laksa curry. The experts at Waitrose pair this with a La Val albariño and for dessert Angela makes Sue her favourite black forest gateau. Nick and Angela are (in their words) giddy at the sight of Sue Perkins sitting opposite them and our trio collapse into fits of laughter throughout this conversation. Sue loves to cook and recounts her best and worst food moments. She also talks about the time she met a shaman in a hot tub, and listen out for her incredible response to the End of Show Question. You can now watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube  All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish We can't all have a Michelin star chef in the kitchen, but you can ask Angela for help. Send your dilemmas to dish@waitrose.co.uk and she'll try to answer them in a future episode. Dish is a S:E Creative Studio production for Waitrose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, completes his final official duties today before stepping down. So what's next for the Church of England? And how are women playing a part in the reform of safeguarding? Nuala McGovern is joined by the BBC's Religion Editor, Aleem Maqbool. Also joining the conversation is Rowena Pailing, who used to be Vice Dean of Blackburn Cathedral but who resigned over what she calls safeguarding concerns, and Reverend Jenny Penn, who was an important part of the investigation into former priest David Tudor.Pencils at the ready – because comedian and presenter Mel Giedroyc is back with a new ITV gameshow, taking Pictionary from our living rooms to the TV screen. Mel tells Nuala about getting competitive during family games nights, how she's enjoyed getting older, and why blind optimism is both her best and worst trait.Women in Syria are calling for recognition from the new regime, and asking to be involved in the running of the country. The caretaker government has made several appointments of former al-Qaeda hardliners that have caused concern about what the new leadership intends for women in the country. BBC Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet joins Nuala to tell us more.What's the best advice you've ever had? Or even the best you've given? Nuala is joined by grandmother-granddaughter pair Christine and Christina, whose video on TikTok of Christine giving Christina advice has been seen by millions of people. They'll speak about going viral, their special relationship and how they hope their videos help other people. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Lottie Garton

Mel Giedroyc and Sarah Crompton join Samira to review The Franchise, the new comedy series from Armando Iannucci offering a behind the scenes look at the filming of a superhero film franchise.They also review Tim Winton's epic new novel Juice, set in the future of a climate change ravaged Australia. And Francois Ozon's new comedy film The Crime is Mine, which sees an actress charged with murder finding the courtroom the perfect place to launch her career starring Isabelle Huppert. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Corinna Jones

Everybody sing *poooddccasssstttttt* Hello and welcome to The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Podcast! Chris and the team are taking a well-earned break this week but don't worry, you're in safe hands with trusty Toby Tarrant. Toby kicked off the week with a massive announcement about his ‘Tarrant vs The Thames' challenge, in aid of Global's Make Some Noise. He'll be travelling 56 miles down the river in true style: in a giant unicorn pedalo. The challenge will take place in October and Toby would be thrilled with any support or donations you can give. Toby was joined by some fabulous guests this week. Firstly, Teri Hatcher, aka Lois Lane, brought glamour and giggles, telling us all about how the spooky movie ‘Coraline' is returning to cinemas in 3D this August. Next, TV adventurer Aldo Kane made his most daring expedition yet to the Leicester Square studios, telling Toby all about the mental trails of exploring, as well as the importance of anti-chafing creams. Then, national treasure Mel Giedroyc met Toby for the first time, and agreed to join Toby on his pedalo challenge. Finally, comedian Maisie Adam made a last minute visit and, without knowing what she was in for, got roped into playing a quiz with the team. Speaking of quizzes, Toby turned the studio into his own house of games this week, with the return of Stumpy's Quiz, as well as two new games: Intern Bella's ‘Squeak, Squeal, Squawk' and Producer Harry's ‘Rock n Roll Games Console'. And that's a wrap! It's all good stuff, but here's some Tarrant treats...A spooky tale about sausage rolls in Sunderland An ‘encouraging' message from Sir Steve Redgrave Toby's roast from a robotEnjoy! The Chris Moyles Show on Radio XWeekdays 6:30am-10amTo find out more about where to donate to Tarrant vs the Thames, head to the website, RadioX.co.uk

Mel Giedroyc hosts an explosive Tell All with shocking revelations, big announcements and some surprising guests. As the couples all get together for the very first time to update us on what has been happening in their relationships, no one is holding back.If you like the song "Sun Goes Down" then you can listen and download the song here:Podsafe Music Directory:https://worldpodcast.network/Podsafe%20Music/eod-bizzle-sun-goes-down/Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/album/sun-goes-down/1723757956?i=1723758474Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. You can rate us at either Apple Podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realitea-times-two/id1689517536 or spotify, https://open.spotify.com/show/7rInYf1BD8YiFeCeOOx8gI. I will also start reading your 4 or 5-star ratings on the air!If you like us, please share with your friends.Please visit and follow us on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/realiteatimestwoIG: https://instagram.com/realiteatimestwoThreads: https://www.threads.net/@realiteatimestwoTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/RealiteaxTwoPod Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realiteaxtwopod?lang=en You can also e-mail us at realiteaxtwo@hotmail.com. If you want to be a guest on the podcast, please e-mail at us at the above e-mail and please put in the subject line "Guesting on Your Podcast". Please also mention which show you would prefer to guest on.You can find us on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@realiteatimestwoFind us on Discord at realiteaxtwoFollow us on Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/realiteatimestwopod/ I got a new website!!!! Visit https://realiteatimestwo.podcastpage.io/?v=zzea where you can listen to the episodes, review the podcast and so much more!!Listen to my new podcast with my friend Mikel called "Next Take Podcast" at the below YouTube link at: www.youtube.com/@NextTakePodcast/featured or by going Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mel Giedroyc hosts as the couples get together for an explosive reunion with shocking revelations, big announcements and some surprise guests.Poodle's Big brother corner starts at: 33:10- 42:00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophie Duker is a comedian and writer who won the 13th series of Taskmaster and is a regular guest on Frankie Boyle's New World Order. She has also appeared on Live at The Apollo, Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, The Last Leg and Hypothetical on Dave. Her Edinburgh Fringe Show, Venus, saw her nominated for the Best Newcomer award and gained critical acclaim and five star reviews, leading to a two week sold out run at Soho Theatre. Sophie 's other TV and radio appearances include 8 Out of 10 Cats, Dave Gorman's Terms and Conditions Apply, Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club, The News Quiz on Radio 4, Roast Battle, Mel Giedroyc's: Unforgivable, CelebAbility, Joe Lycett's Got Your Back and Blankety Blank. Sophie won the 2021 Funny Women Best Comedy Writer Award, as voted by producers, head writers and executives across the industry. She was one eight comedians selected to be a part of Just For Laughs' International New Faces line up for the 2022 Festival .Sophie Duker is guest number 409 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she'd like to preserve and one she'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Tickets for Sophie Duker's Edinburgh show are available here - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/sophie-duker-but-daddy-i-love-her .Follow Sophie Duker on Twitter & Instagram: @sophiedukebox .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people . Get bonus episodes and ad-free listening by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a Text Message.Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre, and features an amateur theatre-maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they've ‘died' on stage. In this month's episode, our Backstage Pass holder, John O'Neill, speaks with director Dewi Johnson, who's recently been working in London's West End theatres including as Associate Director on Simon Nye's ‘The Crown Jewels' at the Garrick Theatre, starring Al Murray and Mel Giedroyc, and as Assistant Director on Ben Elton's stage production of ‘Upstart Crow', starring David Mitchell. You'll find Dewi's resumé contains its fair share of comedy!Dewi's journey from teenage director, to Drama School student, to West End associate director, took him through the Crescent Theatre (Birmingham), along the way. Here, Dewi's also had amateur experience over the last 11 years including as an actor, costume designer, set designer, and of course director, most recently directing the Crescent's dazzling 2019 production of Jessica Swale's semi-musical play ‘Nell Gwynn', set during the heart of the Restoration period in England in the late sixteen-hundreds. Dewi's expertise in and love of the Restoration era theatre is an absolute gift to his cast and crew, and so, of course, to his audiences too.

A very warm welcome back to episode 2, season 2 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast! In this episode, we meet much loved actor, comedian, television presenter and author Mel Giedroyc. Join us, as we step into Mel's very own reading room to learn all about the books which have inspired her throughout her career. The Queen's Reading Room Podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading memories. Discover the joy of reading with The Queens Reading Room podcast, available weekly on all podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Come on girls! Do you believe in love? 'Cause I've got something to say about it, and it goes something like this!(No offence to Madonna, but that double 'something' ^ is really, erm... something.)Your transatlantic sweethearts are back with more TV for you to watch, *and* fresh from the rink, it's the funniest of them all... LOU SANDERS. She's back for more sidekicking with Mel Giedroyc on 'Unforgivable' (DAVE TV).See Sara's work-in-progress at the Bill Murray Comedy Club in London on Sunday 17th March: https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/sara-barron-work-in-progress-17th-mar-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202403171600/ Email your mom and dad: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.comBankroll us: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCHEdited by Annabel Port. Read her Substack, it's good: https://annabelport.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have You Seen? is the podcast for people who LOVE television.Mariella and Peter are on a mission to make sure you never waste your time sitting through shows that just aren't worth the bother.In this episode, we're joined by the fantastic actress, comedian, writer and presenter, Mel Giedroyc. On our agenda this week :The new series of Fargo, which has just dropped on Amazon. Squid Game's return to Netflix, but this time as a reality show, in Squid Game : The Challenge. And, at the suggestion of Richard Herring and our pals at RHLSTP, we're going to see what we make of the new series of Rick and Morty. We'd love to hear from you, our listeners. What hidden gems are we missing? What are we getting wrong?Our email address is HaveYouSeen@expectationtv.com. You can get in touch via WhatsApp on 07535 488 281 (better yet, send us a voice note). Or you can follow our socials on Instagram and Twitter/X at @HaveYouSeenPod New episodes every Thursday.Have You Seen? is an Expectation production.The producer is Owen Braben Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian, actor and national treasure Mel Giedroyc joins Bush and Statman Matt this week to tackle the UK's hottest quiz. This week's rounds are the World Cup of Cooking; Time travelling to a decade in the 1900s; and predicting how fast Superman can go in canoe.  Make sure you listen to the end to see which of our listeners topped the weekly leaderboard. To play along with the quiz, go to guestimators.com Email us on hello@guestimators.com Voicenotes to 07457404279 And follow our socials: Twitter/X Instagram YouTube TikTok Hosts - Andy Bush & Matt Cutler Producer - Will Nichols Music - Adam Harrison Design - Charlie Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is easy to be envious of Mel Giedroyc's career. A comedian, actress and a TV presenter who is never off the telly and with good reason, because audiences love her and rightly so. With her long term partner in comedy, Sue Perkins, they presented the original Great British Bake Off to crown their everlasting careers but perhaps the most irrefutable proof of Mel's success is that she is not on Twitter. Mel G has been there, done it all and is a perfect guest to get her Take on life.

In 1671, an Anglo-Irish officer, the self-styled Colonel Blood attempted to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. The thwarted crime brought him face-to-face with King Charles II. This incredible story is the subject of a riotous new stage comedy, The Crown Jewels, starring Al Murray and Mel Giedroyc.In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb finds out more from Al Murray as well as the play's author Simon Nye and its director Sean Foley.This episode was produced by Rob Weinberg.Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free original podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians including Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsley, Matt Lewis, Tristan Hughes and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code TUDORS. Download the app on your smart TV or in the app store or sign up here >You can take part in our listener survey here >For more Not Just The Tudors content, subscribe to our Tudor Tuesday newsletter here > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou Sanders is a comedian, actor and writer who won of the 8th series of Taskmaster and co-hosts the Dave comedy panel show Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable, with Mel Giedroyc. She is a regular on shows such as QI, Would I Lie to You?, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Live at the Apollo, Hypothetical, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Red Nose Day for Comic Relief and Russell Howard's Good News. Lou has acted in Aisling Bea's This Way Up and Karl Pilkington's Sick of It. She is also a regular guest on BBC Radio 4's The Unbelievable Truth. She hosts the podcasts Cuddle Club and Taskmaster: The People's Podcast. Lou's autobiographical book, What's That Lady Doing, is out now .Lou Sanders is guest number 316 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she'd like to preserve and one she'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Lou's book, What's That Lady Doing, is available here - geni.us/LouSandersBook .For everything Lou Sanders, visit - lousanders.com .Follow Lou Sanders on Twitter: @lousanders & Instagram: @louliesanders .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people . Get bonus episodes and ad-free listening by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for a royal riot of laughter in this week's episode! The Crown Jewels boasts an all-star line-up that's nothing short of spectacular. With the "King of Comedy" himself, Al Murray, and the incomparable Mel Giedroyc, who's been hailed as being "at her comedy peak," this outrageous production will have you in stitches, as attested by The Stage. The audience's laughter rings loud, a fact not lost on the Daily Express.But that's just the beginning – this side-splitting show features an ensemble cast that reads like a who's who of comedic talent. Joe Thomas, Neil Morrissey, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Aidan McArdle, Adonis Siddique, and Tanvi Virmani share the stage, their performances brilliantly interwoven by the BAFTA award-winning mastermind behind The Durrells and Men Behaving Badly, Simon Nye. Under the deft direction of multi-Olivier Award winner Sean Foley(known for Upstart Crow and The Ladykillers), this uproarious royal spectacle promises an evening of entertainment you can't afford to miss.Steering the ship toward musical territory, we delve into the enthralling world of Graham Greene's iconic tale, The Third Man. Once a celebrated film and novella, it now takes centre stage as a captivating musical. The creative forces of Don Black and Christopher Hampton have masterfully crafted the book and lyrics, while George Fenton's music sets the scene. Guided by the renowned Trevor Nunn, this production breathes new life into a classic narrative.As our final treat, we've secured an exclusive Back to the Future the Musical interview with none other than Cory English who plays the masterful Doc in the show. This special glimpse into the musical sensation gives you an insider's view of the creative process and the magic behind the scenes.With laughter, drama, and exclusive insights, this episode is a rollercoaster of theatrical excitement that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. Tune in and let the show begin!

Happy Saturday! Today on The Graham Norton Radio Show with Waitrose:Mel Giedroyc is at the West End with a new comedy The Crown Jewels.Reverend Richard Coles chats to us about his new book, A Death in the Parish.Show Chef Martha Collison has peas, prawns and pasta!And as always Maria McErlane's rustling through the post bag for some Graham's Guides!See more on our YouTube page @VirginRadioUK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let us know what you think of the podcast. Email eurovisioncast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments and send us a message (or a voice note) on WhatsApp, to 03301239480.Follow us on social media... We'll be using the hashtag #Eurovisioncast. Today's Eurovisioncast was hosted by Eurovision winner Måns Zelmerlöw, BBC Breakfast's Nina Warhurst, BBC News Eurovision Reporter Daniel Rosney, and BBC Radio 2's Richie Anderson.The podcast producer was Emma Forde. Sound design was by Nicky Edwards. The podcast commissioning producer was Caroline McEvoy. The commissioning executive was Louise Kattenhorn. The senior news editors were Sam Bonham and Jonathan Aspinwall

At the Black Swan it's not all about the food. To compliment every course and tantalise the taste-buds even more, there's an extensive selection of drinks on offer. And this week it's time to give the pre-dinner arrival drinks menu a freshen up.Tommy is delighted to welcome Mel Giedroyc up to Yorkshire, and alongside his restaurant manager and booze expert Seamus, they go foraging in their Palace of Preserves, to find some aged spirits from which to build a brand new drink. And Mel has even brought her own ideas, and one or two foggy memories, to give them inspiration.Back at the farm the trio settle in to mix some cocktails, get a masterclass on some of the more unusual ingredients, and have a proper chat about Great British Bake Off, Mel's food roots, and her upcoming projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pair take a glimpse down memory lane and reminisce over maypole dancing, and look to the future as they decide what they'd spend their lottery winnings on. Jane and Fi are joined by comedian, actress and television presenter Mel Giedroyc to discuss her new podcast series for Tortoise - Mel's Electric Adventure. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life and electric cars with comedian, former Great British Bake Off host and Eurovision commentator Mel Giedroyc and journalist Giles Whittell.Join them as they test drive different electric vehicles, discuss how life is going to be changed by the electric revolution and get lost along the way.A new weekly show from Tortoise, launching Wednesday 8 March.Follow the feed to be the first to find out about new episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tidings of comfort and joy to all! Finally, we complete the Mel and Sue set and welcome Mel Giedroyc to the Dream Restaurant for our first Christmas special of 2022. Watch Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable on Dave and UKTV Play. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday marked 100 years since the BBC began broadcasting on radio. To celebrate that centenary, we commissioned a poem by Kim Moore and created a soundscape to show how much women's lives, and the noises that surround them, have changed - using BBC archive from the 1920s right through to the present day. Why did the BBC get its nickname ‘Auntie'? And what kind of aunt would she be? We discuss with television presenter and comedian Mel Giedroyc and historian of the BBC, Professor Jean Seaton. ‘The Secret World of Incels' is a Channel 4 documentary that gives a window into the lives of Incels and explores what makes them engage with these misogynist online forums that have led to some horrific acts of violence. We discuss with its presenter Ben Zand and Dr Kaitlyn Regehr. The Internet Watch Foundation has been tracking the increasing trend of perpetrators grooming children online and coercing them into sexually abusing themselves on camera. The foundation has recognised a lot of what they are seeing as Category A, the most severe kind of sexual abuse, due to it including penetration with an object. A snapshot study out yesterday looks into the objects being used, and how they are everyday domestic items that can be found in the household. We hear from Susie Hargreaves, CEO of the IWF, and Vicki Green, CEO of the Marie Collins Foundation. The story contains content that some listeners may find distressing. What does the Artemis moon mission mean for women? We speak to Llbby Jackson from the UK Space Agency. The Big Swing is the world's first double female-fronted big band. It is led by jazz musicians Georgina Jackson and Emma Smith who aim to elevate female visibility in the big band world. They join us in the studio for a special performance.

Today it is 100 years since the BBC began broadcasting on radio. To celebrate that centenary, we have commissioned a poem by Kim Moore and created a soundscape to show how much women's lives, and the noises that surround them, have changed - using BBC archive from the 1920s right through to the present day. We also ask why did the BBC get its nickname ‘Auntie'? And what kind of aunt would she be? To mark 100 years since the BBC started daily radio broadcasts, Emma Barnett is joined by television presenter and comedian Mel Giedroyc and historian of the BBC Professor Jean Seaton. Sir Gavin Williamson resigned from the cabinet last week following allegations of bullying; the Labour MP Charlotte Nichols has claimed there is a "whisper list" of 40 politicians to never accept a drink from or be alone with; and claims have emerged over the weekend that civil servants at the Ministry of Justice were offered “respite or a route out” when Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab was reappointed last month. Emma asks Anne Milton, the former deputy chief whip who has accused Gavin Williamson of subjecting MPs to “unethical and immoral behaviour" - whether we can infer a 'blokeish' culture in politics. We also hear from Isabel Hardman, Assistant Editor at the Spectator. Anna Sorokin was born to an ordinary family in Moscow, before moving to Germany as a teenager. But upon arriving in New York, she transformed herself into Anna Delvey, a German multimillionaire heiress with a trust fund in Europe. She used this persona to lead a lavish lifestyle and conned friends, big banks and hotels into thinking that her fortune could cover the luxury she desired. But it was all a con. She was found guilty in 2019 of theft of services and grand larceny, having scammed more than $200,000 (£145,000) and spent almost four years in jail. In her first radio interview since being released, Anna Delvey joins Emma.

In this special episode, broadcaster Rob Crossan takes a look back over some of our London-based episodes, including Siobhán McSweeney at the Wellcome Collection, Lolita Chakrabarti at the Horniman Museum & Gardens, Mel Giedroyc at Pitzhanger Manor, and Lemn Sissay at the Foundling Museum.Wherever you go in London this autumn there is so much to love and enjoy. Be inspired, calmed, enthralled and entertained. Make a date with London. #LoveLondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Horne, the brains behind the BAFTA award-winning TV series Taskmaster, is the guest on this episode of My TV Years from TV Choice. Which show did Alex work on that had a big influence on Taskmaster? Which celebrity is top of Alex's wish-list for Taskmaster? And how did he use Countdown to celebrate getting a new word in the dictionary? These questions will be answered along with so much more, so without further ado, please welcome your host, Mel Giedroyc…

Jon Richardson, one of the nation's favourite comedians, is the guest on this episode of My TV Years from TV Choice. Which children's TV show is Jon so obsessed with that he will happily watch it by himself? What was his ritual for watching Eurotrash on a weekend with his mate Lee? And which moment in a cooking programme is Jon's favourite TV moment of all time? All this and more, so without further ado, please welcome your host, Mel Giedroyc…

Listen as the brilliant Mel Giedroyc shares her tips with Annie and Wendy for making life a little easier, and how winging it is often the best way!

Comedian and presenter Mel Giedroyc joins Andy Bush as she goes Through the Decades, taking a nostalgic look at her late father's 2 year journey from Siberia to the UK during the war, informing us of her rave happenings in the 1990s and spilling the beans on what really happened when Sue Perkins and herself left the Great British Bake Off. Music featured in this episode include The KLF, Kraftwerk, Wolf Alice and Jimi Hendrix

Listen to Bush catch up with Mel Giedroyc and Ru Paul's Drag Race star, Jujubee.

The Radio Times Podcast, hosted by Jane Garvey with TV expert Rhianna Dhillon, is the place for your trusted TV recommendations each week.In this episode:We hear from presenter Mel Giedroyc about the new ‘Handmade: Britain's Best Woodworker' Jane and Rhianna review Succession, Handmade: Britain's Best Woodworker, Squid Game and Impeachment: An American Crime Story We also hear from Made in Chelsea / Strictly star Jamie Laing on his new show ‘I Like The Way U Move' ‘What We Watched' sparks our TV memories of panel shows of the past with future world leaders as guests You can find the programmes mentioned as follows:Succession (series 3) Sky Atlantic Monday 18th October 9pm Hand Made: Britain's Best Woodworker Channel 4 and All 4 Thursday 21st October, 8pm, Squid Game Season 1 available on Netflix (nine episodes) I Like The Way U Move Boxset available from Sunday 17th on BBC3/iplayer and weekly eps on BBC1 Tuesdays 10.35pm Impeachment: An American Crime Story BBC2 Tuesday 19th October 9.15pm We'd love to hear from you. You can send us an email anytime to podcast@radiotimes.com or find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @Radiotimes The Radio Times Podcast is produced by Somethin' Else for Immediate Media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sylvia Mac overcame an appalling trauma as a young child to become a vocal supporter of, and dedicated campaigner for, people living with disfigurement. After a lifetime of agonising about what she saw as her ugly body, a moment of revelation changed her mindset and her attitude and she launched herself into creating an organisation she calls Love Disfigure, through which she supports others and challenges the fashion retail and media industries to be more inclusive and representative. Sylvia describes the harrowing experience of the accident that changed her life, the years of treatment and procedures she has endured, and continues to need, and the mental toll they have taken on her. She recalls the moment her self-image changed for ever and describes the work she does to empower and inspire others who are struggling with their mental health and self-esteem because of their body issues. She also answers the four quick-fire questions we ask each of our Extraordinary Ordinary women: In this episode we're also joined by the brilliant actress, comedienne and presenter, and host of the Women of the Year Lunch, Mel Giedroyc, who remembers getting very over-excited on her first time at the event by an encounter with one particular guest and the joyous, joyful and joy-spreading nature of the lunch each year. 

In this episode, Jess and Lauren discuss the world of thrillers. From what makes a thriller a can't-put-it-down success, to the tropes which make us yawn, we discuss the books which have made us do both. Books Mentioned in the episode: Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts, The Best Things by Mel Giedroyc, The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse, The Hunting Party & The Guest list by Lucy Foley, Behind Closed Doors by BA Paris, Rose Petal Beach by Dorothy Koomson, Ruth Ware (all books), The Girl Before and Believe Me by JP Delaney, The Chain by Adrian Mckinty, I See You by Clare Mackintosh, A Simple Favor by Darcey Bell, The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins Competition Time: We have partnered with Books That Matter to gift one lucky listener a free Books The Matter gift box! To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is subscribe, rate and review this podcast. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts leave a review and put your Instagram handle as your 'Nickname', if you're listening on another platform, subscribe then share our podcast on your instagram story and we'll track your entry that way. Each month a winner will be selected at random and informed via Instagram. Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: bookreccos@gmail.com Jingle written and produced by Alex Thomas licensed exclusively for Book Reccos - you can visit his website here: https://www.alexanderthomasmusic.co.uk/

I am thrilled to kick off season four - season bloody four! - of The Shift with today's guest, Mel Giedroyc (and yes I did practice saying that 935 times). Mel is (she reckons) the more punctual half of beloved comedy duo, Mel and Sue, an actress, writer and, drum roll, NATIONAL TREASURE thanks to the best part of seven years spent eating cake. (Nice gig if you can get it) And now - bloody over-achiever - she's written her debut novel, The Best Things, which is as warm, hilarious and full of pin-sharp observation as you'd expect.Mel talks ironing - and asks the big question: who actually irons? The terror of hitting the financial skids and walking away from the Bake Off payday. Being a menopause-dodger and the importance of bringing more perimenopausal characters to our screens. AND writing her first novel at 51. 51! There is hope for us all! (Or is Mel just exceptional... I'll leave it to you to decide.) Either way there's tons of juvenile humour and plenty of sniggering. You have been warned.You can buy all the books mentioned in this podcast at Bookshop.org, including the book that accompanies this podcast, The Shift: how I lost and found myself after 40 - and you can too by Sam Baker and The Best Things by Mel Giedroyc.The Shift (on life after 40) with Sam Baker is created and hosted by Sam Baker and edited by Emily Sandford. I'd love to hear what you think - please rate and review, or let me know on twitter @sambaker or instagram @theothersambaker. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The DO Lectures is an ideas sharing event run out of an old cowshed in Cardigan Bay, Wales. In this series of DO podcasts, Gav Thompson chats to people about how they have achieved their amazing levels of success, as well as uncovering some of the despites that they have had to overcome to get there. Sue Perkins is one the the UK's best loved comedians, performers and TV presenters. She chats to Gav about her time as President of the Cambridge Footlights, about starting out in the industry with her best friend Mel Giedroyc and the road that led to her becoming the queen of the baked goods light entertainment juggernaut, Bake Off. They talk about her very honest and refreshingly human approach to travel shows and debate when one becomes a National Treasure. They also have a very revealing conversation about some of Sue's despites, such as her brain tumour and anxiety, as well as compare Dad dying stories. Please have a listen, enjoy, subscribe and review.

PRE-ORDER THE WARM, FUNNY, HONEST AND UNMISSABLE DEBUT NOVEL FROM THE MUCH-LOVED MEL GIEDROYC 'A real treat. I enjoyed it HUGELY' MARIAN KEYES 'I enjoyed it so, so much - a brilliant cast of characters, pacey, engaging and properly funny!' GRAHAM NORTON 'This book is a riot! A larger-than-life tale of suburban avarice, downfall and the struggle upwards, it is delicious in its detail and had me wincing and laughing all the way along' SOPHIE KINSELLA 'Mel's first novel is exactly like Mel herself: engaging, uproarious and gleeful. A stonking good read. Made me laugh... Brilliant' JO BRAND 'Wonderfully warm and uplifting, full of unforgettable characters and so much heart. I loved it' RICHARD ROPER Have you ever felt as if you're losing your grip? Then you will love Sally Parker... Sally Parker is struggling to find the hero inside herself. All she wants to do is lie down. Her husband Frank has lost his business, their home and their savings, in one fell swoop. Their bank cards are being declined. The children have gone feral. And now the bailiffs are at the door. What does an ordinary woman do when the bottom falls out? Sally Parker is about to surprise everybody. Most of all herself. A BIG-HEARTED STORY OF A FAMILY ON THE BRINK, THE BEST THINGS IS A LIFE-AFFIRMING TALE OF FAILING, FALLING... AND FINDING A WAY BACK UP.

PRE-ORDER THE WARM, FUNNY, HONEST AND UNMISSABLE DEBUT NOVEL FROM THE MUCH-LOVED MEL GIEDROYC 'A real treat. I enjoyed it HUGELY' MARIAN KEYES 'I enjoyed it so, so much - a brilliant cast of characters, pacey, engaging and properly funny!' GRAHAM NORTON 'This book is a riot! A larger-than-life tale of suburban avarice, downfall and the struggle upwards, it is delicious in its detail and had me wincing and laughing all the way along' SOPHIE KINSELLA 'Mel's first novel is exactly like Mel herself: engaging, uproarious and gleeful. A stonking good read. Made me laugh... Brilliant' JO BRAND 'Wonderfully warm and uplifting, full of unforgettable characters and so much heart. I loved it' RICHARD ROPER Have you ever felt as if you're losing your grip? Then you will love Sally Parker... Sally Parker is struggling to find the hero inside herself. All she wants to do is lie down. Her husband Frank has lost his business, their home and their savings, in one fell swoop. Their bank cards are being declined. The children have gone feral. And now the bailiffs are at the door. What does an ordinary woman do when the bottom falls out? Sally Parker is about to surprise everybody. Most of all herself. A BIG-HEARTED STORY OF A FAMILY ON THE BRINK, THE BEST THINGS IS A LIFE-AFFIRMING TALE OF FAILING, FALLING... AND FINDING A WAY BACK UP.

PRE-ORDER THE WARM, FUNNY, HONEST AND UNMISSABLE DEBUT NOVEL FROM THE MUCH-LOVED MEL GIEDROYC 'A real treat. I enjoyed it HUGELY' MARIAN KEYES 'I enjoyed it so, so much - a brilliant cast of characters, pacey, engaging and properly funny!' GRAHAM NORTON 'This book is a riot! A larger-than-life tale of suburban avarice, downfall and the struggle upwards, it is delicious in its detail and had me wincing and laughing all the way along' SOPHIE KINSELLA 'Mel's first novel is exactly like Mel herself: engaging, uproarious and gleeful. A stonking good read. Made me laugh... Brilliant' JO BRAND 'Wonderfully warm and uplifting, full of unforgettable characters and so much heart. I loved it' RICHARD ROPER Have you ever felt as if you're losing your grip? Then you will love Sally Parker... Sally Parker is struggling to find the hero inside herself. All she wants to do is lie down. Her husband Frank has lost his business, their home and their savings, in one fell swoop. Their bank cards are being declined. The children have gone feral. And now the bailiffs are at the door. What does an ordinary woman do when the bottom falls out? Sally Parker is about to surprise everybody. Most of all herself. A BIG-HEARTED STORY OF A FAMILY ON THE BRINK, THE BEST THINGS IS A LIFE-AFFIRMING TALE OF FAILING, FALLING... AND FINDING A WAY BACK UP.

Welcome to the final episode of this series of The Making Of... from The Female Lead.  Our guest this week is the comedian, actor, writer and national treasure Mel Giedroyc! This was our first ever conversation with Mel, but it feels like talking to an old friend because she is so relaxed and funny and loves a chat. She is also packed full of wisdom - just as a national treasure should be. Best known as part of the Mel and Sue double act, she started out doing live sketch comedy, then moved into acting and presenting, culminating in seven years hosting the phenomenal Great British Bake Off. Famous for their unique style of gentle but irreverent humour, Mel and Sue set the tone for what has become one of Britain's best-loved shows.  As well as presenting, acting and everything else, Mel has also written two books on motherhood and now her first novel The Best Things, which is out in the new year.  Mel shared a great list of moments that have made her, ranging from her first “road to Damascus moment” in the theatre and up to losing her house in her 40s. We also talked about the loneliness of being a new mum, female friendship and how she managed seven years of eating loads of cake. The interview was recorded over zoom, at the height of lockdown, so please bear with us as some bits may sound a little wobbly.  Although this is the last episode, we will be back soon with a new series of brilliant women in the new year.  * Mel Giedroyc grew up in Leatherhead as the youngest of four children,  she went to Cambridge University where she met Sue Perkins and they formed a double act which was shortlisted for the Best Newcomers Award at the Edinburgh Festival. They built a long-standing professional relationship including hosting Light Lunch and then Late Lunch on Channel Four. Mel & Sue are best known these days for presenting The Great British Bake Off. In September 2016, Love Productions switched the contract to televise The Great British Bake Off from the BBC to Channel Four. Both Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc stepped down as hosts of the show after seven years. In her career, Mel has worked on numerous TV shows and radio shows, as well as on stage - most recently in Steven Sondheim's Company in the West End and Much Ado About Nothing at the Rose Theatre.  Mel has always loved writing and has published two books about motherhood  From Here to Maternity: One Mother of a Journey and Going Ga-Ga: Is there life after birth? In 2021 her first novel The Best Things will be released. * The Making Of is hosted by Bea Appleby and is edited by Lauren Lind. The production is brought to you by The Female Lead And the whole series is very kindly sponsored by Missoma

Before they were the original co-hosts of The Great British Bake Off, Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins were comedy partners, and their new project Hitmen, imported from Sky to Peacock, returns them to their roots. Did it slay us? We'll talk about it! Around The Dial takes us through An American Pickle, Hard Knocks, and Star Trek: Lower Decks. For his Extra Credit, Taylor Cole -- inspired by The Great -- asks us to create our own heightened, quasi-comedic bio-series about a world leader of yesteryear. Then after naming the week's Winner and Loser, it's back to school for Game Time. Pop an extra-strong mint and join us! TOPICS Lead Topic:

Andrew and Pippa play some of their favourite bits and pieces from Season 1 of the Showstopper! Podcast. Featuring favourite songs, MT bants and previously unreleased goodies! Featuring Mike McShane, Obioma Ugoala, Mel Giedroyc, Gavin Spokes, Luke Kempner, Rachel Parris, Dan Gillespie Sells plus Showstoppers Justin Brett, Ruth Bratt, Lucy Trodd. Duncan Walsh Atkins, Chris Ash and Jordan Clarke on keys.   BOOK NOW for our special LIVE podcast recording at the Boulevard Theatre, London! It's on December 1st, and will be heaps of fun! https://boulevardtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/sunday-service-podcasts-1-december/

Andrew, Pippa and Lucy talk to Gavin and Mel, fresh from the amazing West End revival of Company. Recorded in November at the museum of comedy in London, we talk Jesus Christ Superstar, corpsing onstage, and more. Duncan Walsh Atkins on keys.

Greta Gerwig recently made history as the first woman to be Oscar-nominated for her directorial debut, Lady Bird. She tells Kirsty why she wrote a coming of age drama about a confused teenage girl growing up in her own hometown of Sacramento, and why she is now keen to write a play or act on the West End stage.Writer Benjamin Markovits was shortlisted for the BBC's National Short Story Award last year. This year he is one of the judges alongside television presenter Mel Giedroyc, poet Sarah Howe, BBC Books editor Di Speirs and last year's winner KJ Orr. Benjamin Markovits discusses the significance of the award now in its 13th year.Recent episodes of BBC One's Silent Witness have drawn praise from critics and audiences especially for Liz Carr role as forensic scientist Clarissa Mullery. The disabled actress has been in the series for 5 years, but this storyline put her at the heart of the drama as well as tackling the issue of abuse of disabled residents in a care home. Silent Witness writer Tim Prager tells us about creating the storyline and the reaction to the episodes, and we also talk to broadcaster Mik Scarlet and deaf actress Genevieve Barr about current opportunities for disabled actors across TV, theatre and film.Presenter: Kirsty Lang Producer: Kate Bullivant.

David Hamilton plays hangman with a giant keyboard. But no actual hanging man. It was a family show. It's like Mel Giedroyc's "Letterbox" but a lot more expensive-looking. I mean a TV show called "Letterbox." Not Mel Giedroyc's actual letterbox at her house. I bet that's quite a reasonably-priced looking letterbox. EMAIL: ifyoulikewagonwheels@outlook.com TWITTER: @spreadthewhimsy FACEBOOK: facebook.com/whenwagonwheelswerebigger W4B theme composed by John Croudy.

Kirsty Young's castaway is the comedian and TV presenter Sue Perkins. She and her friend Mel Giedroyc first appeared as a comedy duo at the Edinburgh Fringe over 20 years ago and together they presented the first seven series of The Great British Bake Off. Born at the end of the 1960s, Sue grew up in Croydon, the eldest of three siblings. By her own description a "shy and awkward" child, she nonetheless made it to Cambridge University to study English. She and Mel met at a Footlights open mic gig soon after she'd arrived. Their first joint high-profile success was landing a new live daytime programme on Channel 4 called Light Lunch, which turned them into household names. Sue also formed a second presenting partnership, making historical food programmes with Giles Coren. When she was 38 she was diagnosed with a benign brain tumour which left her unable to have children. Sue has been in a relationship with the TV presenter Anna Richardson since 2013. Producer: Cathy Drysdale.

Game of Thrones meets Bake Off as Mel Giedroyc and Gemma Whelan discuss their involvement in New Songs 4 New Shows, a gala evening showcasing four new musicals currently in development, directed by West End grandee Maria Friedman.The Booker Prize-winning author Penelope Lively discusses her latest collection of short stories, The Purple Swamp Hen & Other Stories. After J.K. Rowling sends copies of her Harry Potter novels to a girl in Aleppo, Syria, fellow children's writer Michael Morpurgo discusses the importance of books in war zones.Billy Bob Thornton reprises his role as the foul-mouthed, whisky-fuelled 'Father Christmas' in Bad Santa 2. Mark Eccleston reviews.Presenter Kirsty Lang Producer Marilyn Rust.