Podcast appearances and mentions of Sandi Toksvig

Ever dreamed of buying your own woodland?

Fresh from his appearance on Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, actor Stephen Mangan finds himself in the kind of trouble where the Bible, the Complete Works of Shakespeare, and his luxury item will be no help whatsoever.From Bill Dare (Dead Ringers), Jon Holmes (The Skewer) and writers Tom Oxenham and Simon Alcock, actor Stephen Mangan washes up on the actual island from Desert Island Discs, only to discover that he is not alone.Living among the palms and rocky outcrops and thousands of copies of the Bible lying in the sand are every former guest of the show - and it's all gone a bit Lord of the Flies.Through Stephen's audio diary, we learn that all TV chef Nadiya Hussain wants to do is hunt, that Richard Madeley's gone feral, and that Sandi Toksvig has the Conch. But there's something lurking in the forest, and when Stephen suspects foul play in the power struggle to be chief, he soon finds himself making a dangerous enemy.Can he win over his fellow islanders before it's too late? What lengths will he go to to survive? And what the hell is he going to do with this useless coffee machine he chose as his luxury item?Written by Tom Oxenham and Simon Alcock Starring Stephen Mangan as himselfSound Design: Tony Churnside Executive Producer: Jon Holmes Producer: Bill DareAn unusual production for BBC Radio 4

Harriet on Desert Island Discshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00274n7Harriet's amazing book Sister-in-Lawhttps://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/sister-in-law-fighting-for-justice-in-a-system-designed-by-men-harriet-wistrich/7598745 Julie's book now available to preorder…https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/lesbians-where-are-we-now-julie-bindel/7790288 IVF again https://metro.co.uk/2025/02/05/lesbian-couples-priced-starting-families-ivf-rules-says-fertility-expert-22491466/Sandi Toksvig's Great British Woodland restorationhttps://www.channel4.com/programmes/sandis-great-british-woodland-restorationhttps://www.facebook.com/Channel4/videos/sandi-toksvig-brought-to-tears-by-baby-owls-sandis-great-british-woodland-restor/1568207900502441/The importance of queer-inclusive tattoo agencieshttps://www.swlondoner.co.uk/life/06022025-the-importance-of-queer-inclusive-tattooing This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thelesbianprojectpod.com/subscribe

Welcome back to The Travel Diaries podcast! I'm your host, Holly Rubenstein, and I'm so thrilled to be back with you for the first of three Christmas specials to bring bit of festive sparkle to your holiday season. Over the coming weeks, I'll be bringing you conversations with some truly wonderful guests, and who better to start us off than the brilliant Sandi Toksvig?Sandi is a comedian, writer, broadcaster, actor, activist, and, of course, a beloved TV presenter. You'll know her from QI, where she made history as the first female host of a major British TV quiz show, from Channel 4's Extraordinary Escapes, and from The Great British Bake Off.Beyond her TV roles, Sandi has written numerous books, been a vocal advocate for equality and LGBTQ+ rights, and has a passion for adventure. Born in Copenhagen to a father who was a foreign correspondent, she spent her childhood living across the globe, from the African bush to NYC, sparking a lifelong love of travel. Her travel diaries today take us from the rivers of Africa to the Arctic Circle, the jungles of Costa Rica to her beloved Denmark —Sandi's travels are as fascinating and varied as she is.Sandi Claus Is Coming to Town is a family-friendly LGBTQ+ Christmas show hosted by national treasure, Sandi Toksvig. It's taking place at the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 18 December (tickets from royalalberthall.com)Destination Recap: Copenhagen, Denmark ZimbabweZambezi River, AfricaTivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, DenmarkPacuare Lodge, Costa Rica Lofoten Islands, Norway Henningsvær, Lofoten, Norway SudanCopenhagen, Denmark: Host RestaurantRestaurant Grøften /Tivoli GardensThe Round TowerThe Kissing BenchEilean Sionnach, ScotlandWolf Lodge, Norway Nebraska, USAThe Oregon Trail, USAAarhus, Denmark Villa Provence, Aarhus, Denmark Sydney, AustraliaJapanWith thanks to the Langham Hotel for hosting the interview.*COMPETITION* Win a luxury 4-night stay for two at the newly refurbished Shangri-La Le Touessrok in sunny Mauritius. For details on how to enter, head to my Instagram @hollyrubenstein. The competition closes on December 30th. Good luck. With thanks to Bibury Farm Barns in the Cotswolds. These barns are perfection—there are five in total ranging from 3 - 5 beds, each thoughtfully designed and beautifully styled. The location is ideal, right in the heart of the Cotswolds, making it a fantastic base for exploring this stunning part of the country. We loved revisiting charming villages like Bibury, Burford, and Stow-on-the-Wold, with their honey-coloured stone buildings and rich history. But it was the little moments back at the barn that made it truly special: mornings by the fire, countryside walks straight from the door, late-night hot tub soaks, and that deep, peaceful quiet you only find in the countryside.If you want to be the first find out who is joining me on next week's episode come and follow me on Instagram I'm @hollyrubenstein, and you'll also find me on TikTok - I'd love to hear from you. And if you can't want until then remember there's the first 13 seasons to catch up on, that's over 140 episodes to keep you busy there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oscar-winning Michelle Yeoh's career has spanned four decades. Starting out as a martial arts actor, she became a key figure in the Hong Kong action scene. But it was her role in James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies that catapulted her into Hollywood. She's since starred in many hits including Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and the multi-Oscar winning movie - including for her own performance - Everything Everywhere all At Once. Now, she's in the film adaptation of the musical Wicked. She joins Nuala McGovern live in the studio to discuss it.The Women's Equality Party voted to dissolve the organisation at a special conference this weekend. The political party was launched in 2015 to campaign for gender equality. Citing financial challenges and a changed political landscape, the leadership chose to recommend members vote to close down the party. In an exclusive interview, the two party co-founders - Catherine Mayer and Sandi Toksvig - join Nuala. In a recent article, the author and writer Alice Vincent asks: Why does nobody speak about post-breastfeeding depression? This was something she experienced after she stopped breastfeeding her son. Alice joins Nuala to discuss her experience of stopping breastfeeding along with Hilda Beauchamp, perinatal and infant mental health lead at the Institute of Health Visiting, and a midwife and health visitor by background.Es Devlin is the artist and stage designer responsible for some of the most iconic moments in recent popular culture. Her innovative staging is currently on display at the National Theatre's The Lehman Trilogy at the Gillian Lynne Theatre and her new work, Face to Face, is coming soon to Somerset House. She joins Nuala to discuss her career. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Emma Pearce

Are you ready for a somewhat awkward family reunion??Welcome to The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Podcast! Toby, Dom and Crapdad took over this week; what could possibly go wrong...This week we were visited by a lovely Scandinavian lady… not Toby's mum but SANDI TOKSVIG, there must be something in the Scandinavian water because even she took a liking to Captain Crapbeard. We also had Felix and Hugo White from the Maccabees in to celebrate Toby's Birthday and talk all things reunion, All Points East, and the star-studded line-up at Hugo's wedding. Plus Simon Rimmer dropped in to debut his Movember style aspirations.As if that wasn't enough, we were also joined by Billy Crystal (The almost Buzz lightyear) so listen out for that tale, and for this:Daddy's home.Halloween scary surprisesMessages from MummyEnjoy!The Chris Moyles Show on Radio XWeekdays 6:30am - 10am

"I've been in the presence of ghosts on several occasions"Sandi Toksvig is an internationally renowned and much-loved comedian, broadcaster, writer and campaigner. Now, Sandi announces One Night Only, a new live theatrical comedy extravaganza, for two nights only on Wednesday 13th and and Thursday 14th November 2024 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London's West End. The QI Elves, the researchers from the hit BBC2 show, will be delving into the theatrical archives to help Sandi unearth the funniest facts and anecdotes.Go see Sandi's show one night only: http://lwtheatres.co.ukRead her new book: https://www.welbooks.co.uk/shop/p/friends-of-dorothy-by-sandi-toksvig-signedGet tickets to Sandi Clause: https://www.royalalberthall.com

Gina Rogers reviews Friends of Dorothy by Sandi Toksvig published by Hachette.

For this week's nugget of joy, Sandi Toksvig wows us all with a piece of commemorative china! (it's not what you think, but it WILL make you laugh)Plus, she and Gaby discuss the Women's Equality Party, which Sandi set up with Catherine Mayer in 2015. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sandi Toksvig OBE is a Danish-born comedian, broadcaster and writer. She spent her formative years travelling the world with her family, thanks to her father's job as a foreign correspondent. Sandi has had a long and successful career in UK radio and television, which began in the eighties on kids TV. She is best known for presenting QI, taking over from Stephen Fry in 2016. She subsequently spent three years co-presenting The Great British Bake Off with Noel Fielding and Prue Leith. Sandi is a political activist and is one of the co-founders of the Women's Equality Party. She has written more than 20 books and is here to talk about her latest novel, Friends of Dorothy. Sandi occasionally enjoys a drink, but today Nick pours a Days 0.0% alcohol free lager, while Angela prepares her favourite, roast duck legs with grapes. The experts at Waitrose suggest a Sorcova pinot noir, our first Romanian wine-pairing. This episode of Dish is as charming, witty and warm as Sandi Toksvig herself. She tells Nick and Angela about Danish culinary traditions, shares her (controversial) thoughts on cake and explains why she can often be found in a forest with a chainsaw. 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

Sandi Toksvig joins Gaby for a joyous chat about ABBA, musicals, QI and much more. She tells us about going to Nando's for the first time - with Bjorn from ABBA - and why she's obsessed with 'strange' books. They also discuss some of the words that Shakespeare brought to the English language, a love of hotdogs and the joy of live theatre (both being on stage, and being in an audience) We hope you enjoy this warm and lovely chat! And if you'd like to find out more about Sandi's live QI show - the details are here! Remember you can watch our podcasts now on our newly launched YouTube channel!And please do leave us a review and say hello! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sandi Toksvig is someone we've wanted to have on Rosebud for a long time... so we're really delighted that she's today's guest! Sandi talks to Gyles about her amazing father, the most famous man in Denmark; she tells Gyles about her fascinating childhood, spent in Africa, the USA and the UK. She talks about playing hooky from school, about getting found out and being sent to boarding school, where she spent four miserable years. She shocks Gyles with her description of the prejudice she discovered was still alive and well when she was at university. This is as witty, wise and entertaining as you would expect, but it's also moving and profound. Sandi's new book, Friends of Dorothy, is out now, from Virago Books, and Sandi is on a UK tour - tickets at www.sanditoksvig.com. Sandi is also doing two special "One Night Only" shows at the Theatre Royal on Drury Lane on 13 and 14 November 2024 - tickets are on sale now via www.lwtheatres.co.uk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Featuring: The Last Gifts of the Universe by Riley August Friends of Dorothy by Sandi Toksvig

Owen Blackhurst, Seb White, and Tommy Stewart talk proper listeners, the glory years, oiling Asad up, Machine Gun Kelly and the G-men, background checks, the mechanism of war, The Last Samurai, pouring one out for James, Milan, Wife Swap, a DM from Héctor Bellerín, Jack Grealish's spiritual advisor, Nuno's man management, multi-talented Joe Hart finding love and peace at Celtic and Natasha Meikle's homage to the man, hanging out at the skate park, Grebos and Townies, moths to a flame, a boiled sweet in a garish T-shirt, Sidders, goalkeeping angst, pogoing with a megaphone, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, red nobs and glow sticks, the Mary Poppins for boys, Seb under a spell, Dirty Yellows v True Blues, dodgy Disney videos on YouTube, ostrich Ronaldinho, setting fire to the ref's boots, Owen the Leonine, beating the Nazis in Dorset, watching a film recorded on a phone on your phone, Inglourious Basterds, buying meat and wellies in a pub, the decline of the meat raffle, Tommy lowering the tone (again), gambling madness in Brisbane, Pachinko and Loot, Paul Tisdale on scouting for Exeter, Brassic, Alan Partridge swimming in the zeitgeist, Big Beacon, Richard Keys and Andy Gray, wearing shorts all year round, The Clothes of Winter by Church Party, Shropshire's Mordor, parents on the pitch, Owen's crutch-swinging, The Hot Box Sauna, being bad at your job, standing your ground, the loveliness of Gabby Roslyn and Sandi Toksvig, and somehow so much more.Get the latest issue of MUNDIAL Mag hereFollow MUNDIAL on Twitter - @mundialmagFollow MUNDIAL on Instagram - @mundialmag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Checkmate for Russia as global chess ban upheld Four dead and dozens hurt in Alabama mass shooting Trump supporter and hater We both think he staged shooting plots Abbas Bj rn Ulvaeus married by Sandi Toksvig to Christina Sas US election polls tracker 2024 Who is ahead Harris or Trump MrBeast Inside the scandal facing King of YouTube Lebanon latest Israel and Hezbollah vow to escalate attacks as UN warns of catastrophe Sri Lanka election result Counting goes to historic second round Brandenburg election Olaf Scholzs SPD narrowly beats AfD exit polls French President Emmanuel Macron announces new right wing government

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv French President Emmanuel Macron announces new right wing government Trump supporter and hater We both think he staged shooting plots MrBeast Inside the scandal facing King of YouTube Abbas Bj rn Ulvaeus married by Sandi Toksvig to Christina Sas US election polls tracker 2024 Who is ahead Harris or Trump Lebanon latest Israel and Hezbollah vow to escalate attacks as UN warns of catastrophe Four dead and dozens hurt in Alabama mass shooting Sri Lanka election result Counting goes to historic second round Brandenburg election Olaf Scholzs SPD narrowly beats AfD exit polls Checkmate for Russia as global chess ban upheld

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Abbas Bj rn Ulvaeus married by Sandi Toksvig to Christina Sas Trump supporter and hater We both think he staged shooting plots Brandenburg election Olaf Scholzs SPD narrowly beats AfD exit polls Sri Lanka election result Counting goes to historic second round MrBeast Inside the scandal facing King of YouTube Checkmate for Russia as global chess ban upheld French President Emmanuel Macron announces new right wing government Four dead and dozens hurt in Alabama mass shooting Lebanon latest Israel and Hezbollah vow to escalate attacks as UN warns of catastrophe US election polls tracker 2024 Who is ahead Harris or Trump

Writer, comic, theatrical impresario, TV host and weekend chainsaw wielder Sandi Toksvig joins Clare McDonnell to talk about Friends of Dorothy, her first adult novel in 12 years. When Stevie and Amber move into their new home, they are surprised to find that the old woman they bought it from, a cantankerous and outrageous 79-year-old called Dorothy, is still living there.Today marks two years since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in Iran. She'd been arrested by the country's morality police for allegedly not wearing her hijab properly and died in police custody. Her death sparked nationwide protests and the birth of the Women, Life, Freedom movement. BBC Verify journalist Reha Kansara talks to Clare about her new reporting on the women who continue to speak out and the horrific consequences they are still suffering.The Breast Cancer Now Generations Study was set up in 2004 to help understand the causes of breast cancer. This 40-year landmark study – which this month reaches its halfway point – is following over 110,000 women to understand why breast cancer develops. Woman's Hour has been following the project from the start, checking in every decade. Clare is joined by co-leader of the study Professor Amy Berrington and participant Amanda Jones.The trailblazing ballerina, Michaela Mabinty DePrince, has died at the age of 29. A war orphan from Sierra Leone, she was brought to the US by her adopted family and made her way to the Dance Theatre of Harlem, the Dutch National Ballet, and even performed alongside Beyoncé. We hear an archive interview with Michaela when she spoke to Woman's Hour about her life and career in 2015.Carrie Hope Fletcher is an author, singer, West End star – and now a new mum. She's about to start a brand new tour around the UK, called Love Letters, which will feature musical theatre favourites and love letters from the audience. She joins Clare to talk about the tour, what it's like being a musical theatre mum, and why she's chosen not to put photos of her child online.Presenter: Clare McDonnell Producer: Maryam Maruf Editor: Olivia Bolton Studio Manager: Duncan Hannant

Writer, Comedian, and Broadcaster Sandi Toksvig takes her place at Andi and Miquita's table today, and it's one of those rare Stirring It Up occasions where there are two extra guests. Sandi brings her wife, Therapist Debbie Toksvig, and Author and Journalist Catherine MayerOn the menu today is wild garlic grits, slow braised lamb, and plantain, and a toasted peanut slaw. Also on the menu is the story of Sandi and Debbie's meeting, being 'hit by lightening', (including why Debbie thought Sandi would be a 'f*****g nightmare'!), early days in comedy, why Catherine and Sandi founded the Women's Equality Party, and why it's still needed, going to war with Wikipedia, creating a digital, story-map of the world, the pain of press intrusion, the pleasure of becoming an elder, and much more. A real meeting of minds, and hearts. An Offscript Production, and Yaya Production. Produced by Tayo Popoola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last weekend, twenty private gardens in  Bramshott opened their gardens to visitors. All in the aid of  local good causes. Bramshott Open Gardens, affectionately known as BOG is held every two years. In 2022 over £20k was raised. We spoke to Sandi Toksvig, a well known author, broadcaster and comedian, who officially opened the eventSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Cally talks to Hannah George and Taylor Glenn about crime, podcasting, psychotherapy, self-esteem, writing, detectives, Sandi Toksvig, improv, mortality, team work and babies. Instagram: @drunkwomensolvingcrime @taylorglenncomedy @hannahmarygeorge Drunk Women Solving Crime podcast Dunning Kruger effect: definition The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate by Peter Wohlleben More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colin Lane is a comedian, actor & host. He is best known as Lano from Lano and Woodley, Australia's most beloved comedy duo. In almost 20 years together Lano & Woodley won the coveted Perrier Award for best show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, starred in their own television series and toured sold-out shows across the country. They said ‘Goodbye' in 2006 with a national tour that took in 34 markets and sold more than 150,000 tickets. In 2018, the duo reprised their roles as Lano & Woodley for FLY, with a sold-out national tour of 85,000 ticket sales and winning the prestigious Melbourne Comedy Festival ‘People's Choice Award'. Colin has appeared in Don's Party for the Melbourne Theatre Company and the Sydney Theatre Company, made many TV appearances including guest panellist on the UK favourite QI, alongside Stephen Fry and Alan Davies – most recently on the new-look, Sandi Toksvig version of the hugely popular show. 2016 has seen Colin working with Red Stitch under director Nadia Tass in a new Hannie Rayson play Extinction, and the musical comedy whodunit, Curtains, under Roger Hodgman for The Production Company.  He has made numerous TV appearances on Good News Week, Spicks and Specks, Welcher & Welcher, Thank God You're Here, Neighbours, All Star Family Feud, Show Me the Movie!, The Circle and hosted Ready Steady Cook (2011-2013).   His new show 'In Tails' is on sale now. In Tails with David Hobson - where a comedian and an opera singers worlds collide. We chat about his many hobbies, feeling comfortable in your own skin, collaboration, splitting up with a long-term collaborator (Frank Woodley), imposter syndrome, cancelled shows, change of view of success, his new shows, plus plenty more!   The video footage of this entire chat is now out as well (one day after release)! So check them out on YouTube under Michael Kahan Check Colin out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialcolinlane/ Website / tickets: https://www.davidhobsonandcolinlane.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialcolinlane https://www.facebook.com/davidhobsonandcolinlane X/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheColinLane ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan   The video footage of this entire chat is now out as well (one day after release)! So check them out on YouTube under Michael Kahan Check Felicity out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felicityward/ Website: https://www.felicityward.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/felicityward X/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/felicityward Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@felicityjward ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

Thank God It's Friday returns next week with our usual live audience! But to get in the mood, we've got interviews with three legends of comedy: Stephen Fry, Sandi Toksvig, and the late Barry Humphries.Plus, live music from Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham.

Jane and Fi have accidentally recommended a podcast they've never listened to, which gets them talking about seances, having a 'PBV friend' and losing your dicker.They're joined by Bake Off Judge Prue Leith to talk about The Times Health Summit, Sandi Toksvig's knitted friends and more.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LinksThe Lesbian Project's report on Sexual Orientation and the Census https://www.thelesbianproject.co.uk/resourcesJeanette Winterson's love of Le Creuset https://www.theguardian.com/books/2000/sep/02/fiction.jeanettewintersonQueering Taylor Swift https://web.archive.org/web/20240108024029/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/04/opinion/taylor-swift-queer.html Sandi Toksvig at Cambridge https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/i-still-get-death-threats-30-years-after-coming-out-says-toksvig-pts56cs7f Lesbians reject Jewish sperm donor https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/jewish-sperm-donor-shunned-antisemitic-lesbians-6vc2zprc2 Lesbians in Gaelic https://www.thenational.scot/news/24036802.bbc-alba-soap-feature-first-lesbian-storyline-gaelic-drama/  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thelesbianprojectpod.com/subscribe

We're having a little break for Christmas, but just in case you are jonesing for our voices, here's a favourite gigcast from days of yore. In this episode Hannah's revisiting one from way back in January 2017, when we spoiled you rotten by putting Sarah Millican, Sharon Horgan, Sandi Toksvig and Claudia Winkleman on the same stage. Yes, you read that correctly.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer, comedian and broadcaster Sandi Toksvig was born in Denmark to a Danish father and English mother and was brought up in Europe, Africa and the United States. She's done it all; politics, children's books, theatre plays, the great British Bake Off, and taken part in pretty much every panel show worth its salt, including of course hosting QI, the much loved and quite interesting panel show she's hosted on television since 2016. She was one of the members of the first all female comedy groups at Cambridge's Footlights whilst gaining a first class degree, and in 2015 she co founded the Women's Equality Party. President of the Writers Guild of Great Britain, her writing credits take in radio, television and the stage. Inherited: Secret Love by The Oscar Peterson Trio Passed on: Don't Rain on my Parade by Barbara StreisandProducer: Ben Mitchell

The creative polymath Mark Gatiss; actor, writer, director, producer, funny man and excellent purveyor of Christmas ghost stories - shares his love for the macabre.By car, train, bus and...canoe - .The Hebridean Baker, Coinneach MacLeod, reveals the festive traditions of the Isle of Lewis.And illustrator Lucy Claire who came to fame by honouring the likes of The Queen and Matthew Perry with art drawn from behind - shares her joy for craft and creativity at this time of year.Plus the Inheritance Tracks of broadcaster and Quizmaster extraordinaire; Sandi Toksvig.Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Huw Stephens Producer: Ben Mitchell

The Danish-British author and comedian on her father's laissez faire attitude to school, and how this opened her mind and brought her to NASA's mission control room for the moon landing of 1969

Andrew deep dives into the fascinating world of comedian, author, and human rights advocate Sandi Toksvig who shares some of the experiences that have fueled her fervent commitment to equality and justice. From school days spent at a French-speaking convent (where she masterminded a school rebellion), to earlier this year challenging the Archbishop of Canterbury over the Church of England's stance on same-sex marriage, it's a thought-provoking conversation that's equal parts humour and heart.   For more info on Sandi's public call earlier this year for Church of England bishops to be removed from the House of Lords over its continued opposition to same-sex marriage: https://humanists.uk/2023/02/03/sandi-toksvig-calls-for-cofe-bishops-to-be-removed-from-lords-over-same-sex-marriage/   What I Believe was the title of two separate essays by the philosopher Bertrand Russell and the philosopher EM Forster in the early 20th century. These two humanists set out their approach to life, their fundamental worldview, in a way that was accessible to all. In this podcast, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, Andrew Copson, speaks to humanists today to understand more about they believe, to understand more about the values, convictions, and opinions they live by.    Humanists UK is the national charity working on behalf of non religious people to advance free thinking and promote a tolerant society. If you'd like to support the podcast or find out more about the humanist approach to life or the work that we do, please visit humanists.uk. If you like what you see, please consider joining as a member: https://humanists.uk/   You can follow Humanists UK on Twitter (X), Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok – and please remember to leave a 5 star review!     What I Believe is produced by Sophie Castle.

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This year for International Women's Day I'm celebrating all the exceptional women that have featured on this podcast, their incredible stories and sharp wit. But being in the UK for my tour I've enlisted the help of Producer Nat to recap all these special moments. This episode we flashback to the hilarious moments from Sandi Toksvig, Iliza Shlesinger, Monty Dimond, Myf Warhurst & Sarah Millican … yeah the gals!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glen Scrivener reacts to Sandi Toksvig's reflections on her meeting with Archbishop Justin Welby on the Anglican Church's stance on gay marriage. This meeting was prompted by an open letter that Toksvig sent to Welby in August 2022.This reaction was released on the Speak Life YouTube channel on the 27th January 2023.Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for more conversations that get to the heart:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here:speaklife.org.uk/giveContact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here:speaklife.org.ukAre you a creative Christian? Would you like to join us for a day, a week or 10 months? Find out more here:speaklife.org.uk/foundrySocial Mediafacebook.com/speakLifeuktwitter.com/speaklifeukinstagram.com/speaklifeuktiktok.com/@speaklifeukSupport the show

Are Johnson and Truss on manoeuvres against Sunak? Has the Chinese spy balloon pushed US relations with Beijing to a dangerous place? And what's Rory been arguing about with Sandi Toksvig?SIGN UP TO OUR FREE TRIP NEWSLETTER:Click here or follow this link (bit.ly/3EFxuOJ) to join our free weekly newsletter we send out around Friday lunchtime.TRIP Plus:Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up.Leading:Have you heard this week's episode of Leading, where Alastair and Rory speak to Michel Barnier? Tune in below to hear them discuss the real story behind Brexit:The New European:www.theneweuropean.co.uk/leadingApple http://apple.co/3HWgO7fSpotify http://spoti.fi/3HXiyx8More http://pod.link/1665265193Instagram:@restispoliticsTwitter:@RestIsPoliticsEmail:restispolitics@gmail.comProducers: Dom Johnson + Nicole MaslenExec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Church of Englands revs Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to cover this week's biggest talking point. In Fatigued, Amused, Freaked Out: bizarre and hilarious comms at Canterbury Cathedral, Bridgen sues Hancock as major trash-talk is exchanged and paraphilia bingo in Sam Smith's perverse new music video. The Pelham Report takes in the latest on the Ukraine-Russian war, transgender update as "female" rapist is destined for women's prison, peace talks between Harry and Charles brokered by the Archbishop of Canterbury, and everyone - including teachers, nurses and the Bakerloo Line - is in on strike.The CofE gay marriage saga continues as important theologian Sandi Toksvig throws her hat in the ring and promises to get together with her "allies" to "see what can be done" about the situation. Some bishops make a slightly more orthodox statement on the palaver but is it enough? And major churches such as St Helen's Bishopsgate begin to pause their financial contributions to dioceses. Is this the beginning of the financial collapse of the Church of England?All that and much much more in this week's episode Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs!For your merchandise needs: https://irreverendmerch.bss.designSupport us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/irreverend) or Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend)Links: Extraordinary communication from Canterbury CathedralBridgen sues HancockSam Smith paraphilia bingoToksvig the TheologianStatement on marriage from more orthodox bishops St Helen's Bishopsgate pauses contribution to the common fund Notices:Find links to our episodes, social media accounts and ways to support us at https://www.irreverendpod.com!Thursday Circles: http://thursdaycircle.comJamie's Good Things Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comIrreverend Sermon Audio: https://irreverendsermonaudio.buzzsprout.comSupport the show

This week we look at how ideologies can cause so much harm....and why love is the answer....including Jordan Peterson on the lies women are told; the murder of Tyre Nichols; Pakistan bomb; Ukraine - tanks and Russia's economy; Israel bombs Iran; Canada legalises heroine; that Pfizer tape; Bill Maher on Climate Change; Novak Djokovic; NHS Director for Lived Experience; Levels of Caffeine in Coffee; All Creatures Great and Small; Sandi Toksvig and the Archbishop of Canterbury;  with music from Seasick Steve, Peter Green, Humble Pie, Jethro Tull, U2 and BB King...

Jim Sweeney is a member of the world famous improvisational group the Comedy Store Players, with other members including Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Neil Mullarkey, Richard Vranch, Sandi Toksvig and Jeremy Hardy with many celebrity guests such as Eddie Izzard, Caroline Quentin, Phil Jupitus, Greg Proops and Mike Myers. He's been in Who's Line Is It Anyway?, Blackadder, One Foot In the Grave, Kiss Me Kate, and on radio was in Just a Minute, All the Young Dudes and the improvised comedy, The Masterson Inheritance. In 1985, Jim was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a progressive disease which disrupts the ability of parts of the nervous system to transmit signals. He now lives in a home with 24 hour care, which is where Mike spoke to him.Jim Sweeney is guest number 254 on 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 .Follow Jim Sweeney on Twitter: @ajimsweeney .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @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.

This week's difficult woman is the writer and activist Catherine Mayer. Catherine started her career as a journalist before going onto write a bestselling political biography of King Charles. In 2015 she co-founded the Women's Equality Party with the broadcaster Sandi Toksvig. She talks feminism, gender self-identification, Harry and Meghan and grieving for her late husband Andy Gill during the pandemic.

The Danish-British author and comedian on her father's laissez faire attitude to school, and how this opened her mind and brought her to NASA's mission control room for the moon landing of 1969

The Danish-British author and comedian on her father's laissez faire attitude to school, and how this opened her mind and brought her to NASA's mission control room for the moon landing of 1969

I feel smarter just by saying her name… Sandi Toksvig.  Sandi joins me today and I couldn't be mor excited. She recaps her incredible career, shares her love for collecting justice and the fact she has a fake husband, just like me! But there's a few juicy stories in today's episode like the time Sandi was sent an old school death threat but the juiciest of them all? The secret code word she was sent when Queen Lizzy died, revealing the news hours before the rest of the world. We get it Sandi … you have friends in high places. You can catch Sandi on twitter @sanditoksvig Follow me on Instagram @urzilacarlson and Twitter: @urzilacarlson and see me on tour in Australia & NZ: urzilacarlson.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Linda talks to Jesse about The Hidden Life of Pets and Uncoupled, both on Netflix. She also has a special mention of Sandi Toksvig's Extraordinary Escapes.

This podcast is free and will not go behind a paywall. If you enjoy this episode, please make a one-off donation at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend or become a regular supporter at https://www.patreon.com/irreverendand receive new episodes early! You can find these details and more at our website https://www.irreverendpod.com. We appreciate your support and it will help us to expand this enterprise.This week Church of England reverends Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin were together in-person to talk more about women's football and its political connotations, Sandi Toksvig's open letter to Justin Welby on his ostensible obsession with homosexuality, the tragic case of Archie Battersbee, your questions answered and much much more!Notices:Find links to our episodes, social media accounts and ways to support us at https://www.irreverendpod.com!Thursday Circles: http://thursdaycircle.comJamie's Good Things Substack Blog/Newsletter: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comIrreverend Sermon Audio: https://irreverendsermonaudio.buzzsprout.com Links:Sandi Toksvig to the Archbishop of Canterbury - https://mobile.twitter.com/sanditoksvig/status/1554948904881381377 Gareth Roberts, Who is Sandi Toksvig to Lecture Justin Welby about Sin? - https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/who-is-sandi-toksvig-to-lecture-the-archbishop-of-canterbury-about-sin-Support the show

Danish-British writer, comedian, broadcaster and activist Sandi Toksvig is touring our shores in early December with her brand-new show Next Slide Please. Described as "a breath of fresh air", the show sees Toksvig explore reasons to be cheerful after long months of coronavirus-induced gloominess.

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian and presenter Stephen Bailey about dogs, Dads, stereotypes, reality TV, casting, taking risks, Radio 4, bigotry, fibromyalgia, class, emotional intelligence, families, food banks, partygate, speaking French, trans rights, writing jokes, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Willoughby, love and ambition.  If you haven't already, why not follow Namaste Motherf**kers at https://auddy.co/shows/entertainment/namaste - that way you'll never miss a show! Twitter: @stephencomedy Instagram: @stephencomedy BBC Radio 4 special Let's talk about the husband podcast Insane in Men Brain with Stephen Bailey Chelsea Handler - Evolution trailer Insane in the Fem Brain with Cally Beaton Fibromyalgia Wilhelm scream compilation More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Melissa Etheridge on the cover and the DIVA Power List between the sheets, we are celebrating the visionaries blazing a trail for LGBTQIA women and non binary people.With exclusive coverage from the 2022 DIVA Awards featuring Suranne Jones, Sandi Toksvig and a host of other luminaries.We also discuss PDAs, Mental Health Awareness Week and leaving *gasp* Twitter!Debrief dives into the current issue of DIVA magazine once a month.With hosts Rachel Shelley (The L Word) and Victoria Broom (Cheaters)Plus exclusive interviews featuring you, the DIVA listener. Wherever you are in the world.This month: Tati from BrazilProduced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVApodDIVA: Queers for your EarsGet in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Older people, says geriatrician Dr Lucy Pollock, are interesting. They are also boring, good-humoured, bad-tempered, serene, irritable, amusing, grouchy, selfish, generous, happy-go-lucky and nervy. “Older people are just all of us grown up”. Of course they are – so why can't we all see that?It is in order to open up the conversation around old age, something we all reach if we are lucky enough and yet seem to shy away from, that Somerset-based Lucy has written her book, called – without ducking or diving – The Book About Getting Older, for people who don't want to talk about it.Published last year, it's received plaudits from reviewers as diverse as the British Geriatrics Society and comedian Sandi Toksvig, who described it as the most important book about the second half of your life you'll ever read, to the ex-shadow chancellor Ed Balls. The Evening Standard summed it up for me. “Dr Lucy Pollock,” it said, “is a geriatrician, and the kind of person you want to clone”.Lucy, who has specialised in the care of those who are frail and elderly for 21 years, says that in the last quarter of a century geriatric medicine has come into its own as more and more doctors realise how important and interesting it is, and it now attracts young medics in their droves. She loves it because it's complicated, team-based, unbelievably rewarding and involves a lot of cake. “You have to be really nosy to be a good geriatrician” she says.Towards the end of this pretty lengthy book – which reads like a dream – and after she's covered all the knotty issues, from the extravagant cocktail of pills often prescribed for older people to preventing falls, choosing care homes and gently suggesting to an ageing relative that they should give up driving, she looks back over her years as a geriatrician.She observes that her patients have been assets with gifts to offer of which she's been the recipient. She's been given a look, a letter, a pat on the hand, cherry liqueurs, an email that left her sitting at her desk, tears streaming, a card, a smile, a folded note that contains love as tangible as a pressed flower, secrets… and lesson after lesson in courage.You can see now what I mean about her joyous writing. She brings subjects alive with characters who walk off her pages into your life – characters like George and Margaret, Nancy and Clem, Noel and Mark – and all their individual, sometimes uplifting, sometimes heart-breaking, stories teach us things about old age, whether it's advance care plans, incontinence, near-impossible discussions around resuscitation or the big D, dementia, which she describes as “a word primed with emotion, pinned in the thoughts of many to images of loss, fear, indignity” before going on to explain why this perception is so wrong.Lucy Pollock, proud patron of Age UK Somerset, is obviously, very clever, but she's very funny too, and human and self-aware. She offers her chapters on dementia with, and I quote, “some hesitation and considerable respect” because she hasn't experienced a diagnosis of dementia or known what it's like to live in the same house as someone with the condition day in, day out. How wonderfully refreshing is that. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a special celebratory episode, Bob Cryer talks to Barry Humphries, Sandi Toksvig and Rebecca Front about their memories of Barry.Barry, Sandi and Rebecca will all be involved in the upcoming Barry Cryer: A Celebration, which is taking place at the Lyric Theatre in London on the 13th June 2022. We'll be celebrating Barry's remarkable life, along with some of his favourite entertainers, including Bill Bailey, Stewart Lee, Harry Hill, Maureen Lipman, Michael Palin and some of the guests that you'll have heard on the podcast, like Gyles Brandreth and Stephen Fry. Baz spent his life making people laugh and left behind him a legacy of fun, joy, love, and silliness that this show will celebrate!Raising money for one of Barry's favourite charities, the Royal Variety Charity, tickets are available from www.nimaxtheatres.com. We hope to see you there!Thanks to all of our guests over the series, all of whom pop up briefly in this episode: Stephen Fry. Danny Baker, Miriam Margolyes, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Gyles Brandreth, Danny Baker and Joe Brown.With many thanks to the Kites (Mark Allen, Jack Cryer and Matt Hodgson) for the tremendous theme music.You can hear more from the Kites here! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Featuring cover star Taylor Hickson, from the smash TV show Motherland: Fort Salem. Along with Sandi Toksvig and her new documentary Gateways Grind directed by Jacquie Lawrence. Celebrating International Women's Day this week - DIVA is packed full of amazing women every day every week, every month!Debrief dives into the current issue of DIVA magazine once a month.With hosts Rachel Shelley (The L Word) and Victoria Broom (Cheaters)Plus exclusive interviews featuring you, the DIVA listener. Wherever you are in the world.This month: Ray from Seattle.Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVAGet in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.