Podcast appearances and mentions of Zoe Ball

How do I take care of a kokedama? How do you take care of a sedum living roof? Why won't my trollius flower? For the first time ever, GQT sets up shop at the heart of the iconic RHS Chelsea Flower Show, broadcasting from the charming bandstand. Kathy Clugston is joined by a panel of horticultural heavyweights, including Bunny Guinness, Matthew Wilson, and James Wong.Keep your ears pricked up for some familiar voices - among the questioners are none other than Scott Mills, David Tennant and Zoe Ball, each bringing their own garden problems to the table.Later, Peter Gibbs takes a tranquil detour to the stunning Songbird Survival Garden on Main Avenue. There, he chats with designer Nicola Oakey and dedicated volunteer Bee about how we can turn our outdoor spaces into welcoming sanctuaries for Britain's beleaguered songbirds.Producer: Daniel Cocker Producer: Dominic Tyerman Producer: Matthew Smith Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Assistant Producer: Suhaar Ali Executive Producer: Carly MaileA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4Plant List Questions and timecodes are below. Where applicable, plant names have been provided. Q – I've got a floppy snake plant – is this because I've overwatered it? (01'17")Q - Why do the flower buds fall off my chameleon each year? (02'38") Q - Hello, it's David Tennant here. I've been gifted a beautiful kokedama. How do I water this? How do I not kill it? (05'26")Q – Could you recommend some pretty and low maintenance for flowers for window boxes? (07'34")Bunny Guinness – Verbena officinalis 'Bampton', vervain ‘Bampton' Polystichum setiferum, soft shield fern Salvia rosmarinus (Ro), rosemaryMatthew Wilson – Thymus vulgaris, common thyme Thymus praecoxJames Wong – Portulaca, porcelain Mesembryanthemum Delosperma. Q- My trollius hasn't flowered this year. What am I doing wrong? (12'58")Feature – Peter Gibbs visits the ‘Songbird Survival Garden” on main avenue, where he meets with designer Nicola Oakey and volunteer Bee (17'22”)Q - We've got a garden room with a sedum living roof – how do we look after it? (22'20")Q – Hello! Zoe Ball here! How do I stop squirrels from eating all my plants? (32'06")Q - My trachycarpus and dicksonia antarctica. They're getting thinner and thinner each year – how do I appropriately thin them out? (28'54")Q – Hi GQT, it's Scott Mills. How do I stop my dog's pee from ruining my lawn? (28'54")Q – I'd like you to recommend plants for a red hot, south facing gravel garden? (36'25")James Wong – Hardy aloes Aloe polyphylla Eschscholzia californica, california poppy Bunny Guinness – Salvia confertiflora, sabra spike sageMatthew Wilson – Rosa 'Sally Holmes' (S), rose 'Sally Holmes' Dasylirion wheeleri, spoon flower Aloiampelos striatula, striped-stemmed aloe Beschorneria yuccoides, yucca-leaved beschorneria

Wake up, it's a beautiful morning!It's the spring of 1995. That most eclectic of decades, the nineties if you will, was no longer the new kid on the millennial block. Pop culture has boxed up the eighties for another day, had shaken off baggy, was in the process of returning grunge back to the US and was now striding confidently onwards with a swagger all of its own. The country was beginning to look and sound different. The political landscape was shifting towards something ‘new' and felt more relatable, and pop shared this sense of renewed optimism that, actually, anything was possible. Which, of course (you know the script by now) was perfectly represented in the eclectic tracklist of the latest, legendary compilation NOW, That's What I call Music as it reached yet another milestone with volume 30. The cover was new, the graphics were new, and the variously compiled selections represented what the nation was tuning into across TV (possibly with Chris Evans), radio (possibly with Chris Evans) or carrying home from the local music shop (possibly with, eh, no, actually).Springtime was giving us blooming boybands, blossoming Britpop, some classic returning popstars, and a VERY large slice of dancefloor tuneage. In fact, a WHOLE CD of it! Blimey, we were all mad for it, indeed!And, joining me for this poptastic 1995 episode is radio presenter, actor and massive pop tart (his words) Grant Stott.Discover how Grant, alongside Zoe Ball, really did make a big splash in 1995, hosting the BBC network Saturday morning show Fully Booked, alongside plenty of the artists on NOW30 - yes, even Jimmy Nail!Along the way, also discover which pre-NOW compilations inspired Grant's listening (there are some crackers!), how he ended up drunk with the Spice Girls (and the Krankies, but not at the same time, sadly) and laugh as two middle-aged men try and remember Eurovision facts and generally recollect a rather hazy year indeed!Expect starring roles from (amongst others) Janet Jackson, Massive Attack, Pato Banton (on several occasions) Cannon and Ball (!) and a plethora of NOW1 throwback stars.And find out which tracks on NOW30 would make it on to (shameless plug!) Grant's Vinyl Collective show every Friday at 6pm on BBC Radio Scotland. (You're welcome!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Daniel Khalife Former British soldier found guilty of spying for Iran Daniel San Diego I sold my house to one of FBIs most wanted Ex prime minister David Cameron backs assisted dying bill The woman helping council tenants carpet their homes Zoe Ball left with awful headaches by jaw condition Black Friday Five ways to avoid being ripped off Mohamed Al Fayed Police investigate more people over billionaires abuse Liz Hatton Royals pay tribute to brave teen photographer Liz Hatton, Harrogate teen with cancer who inspired Kate, dies Missing hiker found after five weeks in wilderness

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Missing hiker found after five weeks in wilderness The woman helping council tenants carpet their homes Black Friday Five ways to avoid being ripped off Mohamed Al Fayed Police investigate more people over billionaires abuse Ex prime minister David Cameron backs assisted dying bill Daniel Khalife Former British soldier found guilty of spying for Iran Daniel San Diego I sold my house to one of FBIs most wanted Liz Hatton Royals pay tribute to brave teen photographer Zoe Ball left with awful headaches by jaw condition Liz Hatton, Harrogate teen with cancer who inspired Kate, dies

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv The woman helping council tenants carpet their homes Mohamed Al Fayed Police investigate more people over billionaires abuse Liz Hatton, Harrogate teen with cancer who inspired Kate, dies Zoe Ball left with awful headaches by jaw condition Ex prime minister David Cameron backs assisted dying bill Missing hiker found after five weeks in wilderness Daniel San Diego I sold my house to one of FBIs most wanted Liz Hatton Royals pay tribute to brave teen photographer Black Friday Five ways to avoid being ripped off Daniel Khalife Former British soldier found guilty of spying for Iran

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv The woman helping council tenants carpet their homes Daniel Khalife Former British soldier found guilty of spying for Iran Liz Hatton Royals pay tribute to brave teen photographer Missing hiker found after five weeks in wilderness Liz Hatton, Harrogate teen with cancer who inspired Kate, dies Black Friday Five ways to avoid being ripped off Mohamed Al Fayed Police investigate more people over billionaires abuse Ex prime minister David Cameron backs assisted dying bill Daniel San Diego I sold my house to one of FBIs most wanted Zoe Ball left with awful headaches by jaw condition

Juliet and Terence on: Band Aid's latest reincarnation; Zoe Ball out, Scott MIlls in; the (ultimate?) decline of NME and Rolling Stone; toxic fandom; and farewell to Pete Sinfield. {Do collect £200 for Sgt Pepper}

After a very quick diversion round rats learning to drive this week's episode begins with a debate over farmers and inheritance tax – a tax dodge for the affluent or a hit to hard working farmers? Giles leans on his knowledge of the French Revolution and his own experience of tax ‘manoeuvring'. Zoe Ball is stepping down from the Radio 2 breakfast show. Is it really to spend more time with her family or is there more to it than meets the eye? Could the North Koreans be involved...? A possible tip for Apple Inc – admit you were wrong then make more money.And lastly, by eck! What a repertoire of accents. Sadly, not all are allowed past the censor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Skulls of Jigsaw Murders victims found in Edinburgh University archive Im a Celeb Barry McGuigan opens up about death of daughter Warning retail job cuts inevitable after NI tax rise in Budget Inheritance tax Betrayed farmers take Budget protest to London Undersea cable between Germany and Finland severed Hong Kong 47 Top pro democracy leaders jailed for subversion Ukraine vows to never submit as war reaches 1,000th day How many farms would be affected by Budget changes Luxury Knayton stargazing break scam left us in farmers field Zoe Ball to leave BBC Radio 2 breakfast show with Scott Mills to replace

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Warning retail job cuts inevitable after NI tax rise in Budget Zoe Ball to leave BBC Radio 2 breakfast show with Scott Mills to replace Im a Celeb Barry McGuigan opens up about death of daughter Skulls of Jigsaw Murders victims found in Edinburgh University archive Inheritance tax Betrayed farmers take Budget protest to London Luxury Knayton stargazing break scam left us in farmers field Undersea cable between Germany and Finland severed Ukraine vows to never submit as war reaches 1,000th day How many farms would be affected by Budget changes Hong Kong 47 Top pro democracy leaders jailed for subversion

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Skulls of Jigsaw Murders victims found in Edinburgh University archive Undersea cable between Germany and Finland severed Im a Celeb Barry McGuigan opens up about death of daughter Inheritance tax Betrayed farmers take Budget protest to London Zoe Ball to leave BBC Radio 2 breakfast show with Scott Mills to replace Warning retail job cuts inevitable after NI tax rise in Budget Luxury Knayton stargazing break scam left us in farmers field Hong Kong 47 Top pro democracy leaders jailed for subversion Ukraine vows to never submit as war reaches 1,000th day How many farms would be affected by Budget changes

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Hong Kong 47 Top pro democracy leaders jailed for subversion Undersea cable between Germany and Finland severed How many farms would be affected by Budget changes Warning retail job cuts inevitable after NI tax rise in Budget Skulls of Jigsaw Murders victims found in Edinburgh University archive Zoe Ball to leave BBC Radio 2 breakfast show with Scott Mills to replace Im a Celeb Barry McGuigan opens up about death of daughter Ukraine vows to never submit as war reaches 1,000th day Luxury Knayton stargazing break scam left us in farmers field Inheritance tax Betrayed farmers take Budget protest to London

Welcome to The New Mind Podcast, where I dive into the transformative power of creativity, curiosity, and the unconventional paths that shape our modern lives. Join us as we explore the lives and minds of extraordinary people who have reshaped their fields and found inspiration in unexpected places.This week's guest, Emma Gibbons, is an acclaimed British artist celebrated for her vibrant, glittering artworks, which can be found in private collections and galleries worldwide. Known for her dazzling use of hand-crafted, miniature components and unique materials, Emma has captivated a global audience, including high-profile fans like Margot Robbie, Zoe Ball, and Dawn FrenchHer recent solo show, BARBIECORE, held at London's prestigious ME Hotel, garnered critical acclaim, featured in Hello! magazine, Sky News, and Harper's Bazaar. Her 2022 exhibition, POP IT LIKE IT'S HOT, was another resounding success, with praise from The Evening Standard, BBC, and Time Out Magazine.Emma holds an MA from Camberwell College of Arts, along with degrees from the London College of Printing and the London Guildhall University. A regular at international art fairs, Emma has exhibited in cities like London, Paris, New York, and Hong Kong, sharing her enchanting world with art lovers everywhere.Tune in to The New Mind Podcast as we uncover Emma's creative journey, her traumas, her unique artistic process, and the inspirations that fuel her boundary-pushing work.Subscribe to The New Mind podcast for more uplifting and insightful conversations that explore the depths of mental health, personal growth, and inspiring stories of individuals making a difference in the world.Thank youConnect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellamccrystal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellamccrystalhypno   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ella_mccrystalWeb: https://www.ellamccrystal.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EllaMcCrystalConnect with Emma: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagibbonsartLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-gibbons-82817914a/Web: https://www.emmagibbons.net

We go behind the scenes of yesterday's Halloween special! Uncover who voiced the spine-chilling child Voice-Over, hear the breakfast team's complaints and compensation form directed at Zoe Ball, and catch all the highlights from the Quiz final!

The October Book of the Month is THE CHAMBER, written by Will Dean. Six experienced saturation divers are locked inside a hyperbaric chamber. Calm and professional, they know that rapid decompression would be fatal and so they work in shifts, breathing helium, and surviving in hot, close quarters. Then one of them is found dead in his bunk. Will Dean grew up in the East Midlands of the United Kingdom. After studying law at the London School of Economics and working in London, he settled in rural Sweden where he built a wooden house in a vast forest, and it's from this base that he compulsively reads and writes. His debut novel, DARK PINES, was selected for Zoe Ball's book club on ITV, shortlisted for the National Book Award (UK), The Guardian's Not the Booker prize, and was named a Telegraph book of the year. He is also the author of THE LAST ONE, FIRST BORN, THE LAST THING TO BURN, which was shortlisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, and THE CHAMBER. To learn more about Will, follow him on Instagram and X @willrdean, and on Facebook and YouTube @willdeanauthor. SPONSORS TARGETED: BEIRUT – The first in Jack's new non-fiction series https://www.officialjackcarr.com/books/targeted-beirut/ Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web at SIG: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the legendary SIG SAUER P226. Learn more here - https://jackcarr.co/SIG40thP226 Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here - https://jackcarr.co/gear

Send us a textWelcome to the PRmoment Podcast.This is our quarterly bonus podcast, where we chat about Rajar's latest results. For those of you who aren't aware of Rajar - it was established in 1992 and operates the single audience measurement system for the radio industry in the United KingdomRaja publishes the listenership figures each quarter, which is good for insightful for PR, curious about how the public engages with radio and how the market is performing.On the show today, we have Alex Blakemore,senior producer & newsroom daily editor at Markettiers, who will discuss the latest Rajar results for Q3 2024. This quarter included the general election which was on the 4th July, the euros which started on the 14th June and the Olympics in July.Here's a summary of what Alex and PRmoment founder Ben Smith discussed:2 mins 51 m people in the UK are listening to radio every week,  88% of the population.4 mins The BBC's share of Radio Listening is now at 40%.“More than 1 in 10 people listen to BB local radio every week.”“LBC UP is from 2,612,000 to 2,691,000”“GB News Radio is  from 518,000 to 611,000 (up by almost 100,000 this quarter.)”7 mins What are the opportunities for PR people when engaging with radio? “Greatest hits radio and the hits radio network are still doing very well as they reach 7,435,000 and 7,225,000 respectively. They announced just yesterday ahead of the Rajar results being released they are dropping regional programmes from its greatest hits radio service following a change in legislation.”“These commercial stations are really thinking about how they can reach niche audiences.”“Nearly half the UK listen to a podcast each week.”14 mins Is the breakfast show still the most important radio show of the day?“The biggest breakfast show is still Zoe Ball on BBC radio 2 with 6,277,000 people listening weekly to her show.”“Capital Breakfast is also on the rise with Jordan North seeing another boost in his second Rajar results since moving to capital from radio 1 with 2 million 959 thousand people tuning in each week, up from 2 million 800 thousand last quarter.”

Cole Moreton is a writer and broadcaster exploring who we are and what we believe in. His BBC Radio 4 series The Boy Who Gave His Heart Away won Audio Moment of the Year at the Arias and Best Writing at the World's Best Radio Awards in New York. Recent series include The Power of Three and The Wedding Detectives. He can also sometimes be found offering Pause For Thought to Zoe Ball on the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show. Cole's new podcast Can We Talk? is a series of crafted short stories about encounters with remarkable people and what we can learn about how to live. Cole was named as Interviewer of the Year at the Press Awards for his work with the Mail on Sunday and you can have a rummage through his A-Z of interviews with the famous, the infamous and the extraordinary here. Cole has covered many of the major news stories of our times as a writer for titles including The Telegraph, The Guardian and The Financial Times and was once executive editor of the late, lamented Independent on Sunday.

Steve Bugeja is one of the circuit's most exciting comedians. Steve hosted the BBC Radio 4 series Economics with Subtitles and has made numerous appearances on TV shows including The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One), Love Island: Aftersun (ITV2), Russell Howard's Stand Up Central (Comedy Central) and Zoe Ball on Saturday (ITV1). Steve is the co-creator and star of ITV2's hit sitcom Buffering in which he plays the role of Finn. Steve as well as co-writing every episode was also the associate producer for series 2. Making a name for himself internationally, Steve has twice been invited to perform at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, appearing on Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (ABC1) and on Comedy Up Late (ABC1). A prolific writer, Steve was a key member of the writing team for The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One) and for Iain Stirling's CelebAbility (ITV2) and has contributed material to Mock the Week (BBC2), 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4) and BBC Radio 4. Steve won the BBC New Comedy Award in 2013 and has since performed numerous Edinburgh Fringe shows and national tours.Steve Bugeja is guest number 402 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 .Get tickets for Steve's Edinburgh show here - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/steve-bugeja-shinyFollow Steve Bugeja on Twitter: @SteveBugeja & Instagram: @stevebugejacomedy .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. 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.

A bonus episode of the Alcohol Free Life podcast to share news of the Sobar Sessions event in Brighton. (There will be the usual podcast on Friday) Janey chats to Isadore who is sober and runs events. She wanted to celebrate sobriety, dance and have fun and she has jacked up none other than Woody Cook, whose parents are, of course Zoe Ball and Norman Cook (AKA Fatboy Slim) They have both been very open about their struggles with alcohol, and are now sober. Sun 14 July 360 Brighton Grab your ticket here, https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sobarsessions/1287211  @sobarsessions Follow Janey on socials @janeyleegrace Usual podcast up Friday with Alex from Claritee and don't forget Family Constellations, come and join us Sun 21st July in Herts https://www.thesoberclub.com/family-constellations/ If money is a problem for you, please message Janey Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, accountability and exclusive wellbeing content

Nicki is the host of ‘In Conversation' style sessions on the BBC Gardeners' World Live Theatre, where she'll lead candid conversations with experts including Monty Don, Adam Frost and Carol Klein, to name but a few. She first hosted the Theatre in 2022, and has done so ever since. Visitors can book seats at the same time as booking tickets Nicki Chapman is an accomplished TV presenter and broadcaster known for her work including the nation's favourite Escape To The Country and for BBC1. She previously worked in the music industry.Nicki has become a mainstay of the BBC presenting team, being a central figure during the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.She's a regular presenter for Radio 2, often sitting in for Zoe Ball on the Breakfast Show and Vanessa Feltz on Early Breakfast. She has also hosted three documentaries: The Fuller Picture (an in-depth interview with music entrepreneur Simon Fuller), Here We Come – The Monkees at 50, and Let's Abba Party.Having started her career as a Promotions Assistant at MCA Records, Nicki quickly become one of the youngest and most successful publicists in the industry. Three years later she moved to RCA Records as Head of TV Promotions, before joining Brilliant! PR Company where she was joint partner for five years. Her vast knowledge of the music industry led Nicki to be a judge on ITV's Popstars and then subsequently on Pop Idol. Having met with Simon Fuller in the nineties Nicki joined his management company 19 Entertainment in January 2001 as Creative Director, working with artists and personalities such as Annie Lennox, David and Victoria Beckham, Will Young, The Spice Girls, Carrie Underwood and S Club 7.Lockdown presented an opportunity for Nicki to further spread her wings, this time working on a podcast from her home studio called Talking Success where she interviewed some of the biggest names in the media and the arts.Nicki is a proud Ambassador for British Dressage and a keen and active supporter of Teenage Cancer Trust, Childline and Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy. After successful brain surgery in 2019, Nicki is now a passionate Ambassador for The Brain Tumour Charity.

In the latest It's Always Media Thursday podcast, Editor Justin Pearse and Publisher Andy Oakes are back for another irreverent take on a a week in the digital media and marketing industry.After an unusual departure into a serious discussion on European regulation, it's back to more reliable ground for IAMT including WhatsApp industry communities, Digital Leading Ladies, preparations for Cannes, and Zoe Ball.We're joined this week by special guest Mary Keane-Dawson. Mary was one of the first interviewees in our original 50 Over 50 series, recently relaunched on NDA, we discuss the industry's need to increase its focus on this sector. And how a lack of understanding of different demographics is letting down brands in their ability to properly build relationships with all consumers.

Owain Wyn Evans has been working in broadcasting since he was 18. He's an accomplished television and radio presenter and shot to superstardom during the pandemic in 2020 as the drumming weather presenter playing along to the BBC News Theme. He became a viral sensation and in 2021 he raised an extraordinary £3million for Children in Need by drumming non-stop for 24 hours. This week he took a break from warming up for Zoe Ball on Radio 2's Early Breakfast Show to reflect on his inheritance tracks...Inherited: The Masquerade by the Carpenters Passed on: This Hell by Reena SawayamaProducer: Ben Mitchell

We're having a little break for Christmas, but to keep you entertained over the festive period, here's a blast from the gigcast past. Jen's chosen a cracker - pun intended - from 2017, just as we were about to launch the podzine. In it, the Boss - Sarah Millican - and Mick, play host to Sue Perkins, Zoe Ball and Cariad Lloyd.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Attention all I, Claudius cosplayers, stand ready! Sir Derek Jacobi is headlining Gallifrey One in February, so get all your Brother Cadfael questions prepared ahead of time! Also, there's a surfeit of Ncuti Gatwa content for you to enjoy as we hurtle toward The Church on Ruby Road! The aforementioned episode also has a Target book, of which we have more exciting news on several fronts, and for all you transaction enthusiasts, a…series of auctions including one with Jon Pertwee? Listen and learn! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon Sir Derek Jacobi Headlines Gallifrey One Ncuti Gatwa guested on The Graham Norton Show on December 15 Ncuti Gatwa interviewed by Lizo Mzimba Preview clip from “The Church on Ruby Road” Doctor Who takeover on Blue Peter Blue Peter: Behind the scenes at NEW Doctor Who with Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson and Russell T Davies The Church on Ruby Road teaser from Disney+ The Church on Ruby Road media screening Ncuti Gatwa's New Sonic Screwdriver The Goblin Song – Official Lyric Video Millie Gibson interviewed by Paul Kirkley in Waitrose Weekend Profile on Painting Practice about their work on the 60th Anniversary Specials The Giggle BBC One overnights 4.62M, AI 85 Wild Blue Yonder final BBC One viewing figures 7.14M, 9th on UK TV for the week Ncuti Gatwa appearance on Zoe Ball's BBC Radio 2 show on December 13 The Giggle Target novelisation extract The Church on Ruby Road Blu-Ray/DVD preorder available BBC Books to publish novelisation of ‘The Church on Ruby Road' on January 25 The Church on Ruby Road novelization audio CD due Feb 29 Target Books 10 book collection released Nov 29 Children of the Circus novelization from Oak Tree Books released Dec 14 Magic the Gathering DW 60th anniversary cards due Apr 26 Imagine… Russell T Davies: The Doctor and Me airing December 18 at 10:40pm on BBC One Reeltime Pictures Reverse the Polarity Starring Jon Pertwee

On the latest episode of CBR's Dynamic Duos podcast, Greg Davies and Alex Horne riff with one another about their on-screen personas, having many of their friends as contestants, and the value of having non-comedians participate in the New Year's Treat Special -- which returns in 2024 with a lineup including Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden and radio star Zoe Ball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mamma Mia! Fresh from our fabulous month in Corfu filming 'Mamma Mia: I Have a Dream', the one and only Zoe Ball joins us this week for a Greek Mezze inspired brunch. Zoe came straight from her early morning BBC Radio 2 show over to New Cross, laden with all sorts of delicious food. She confessed to us that she is a self proclaimed ‘terrible cook', told us all about her star studded nights out in the 90s (pole dancing with Sheryl Crow being a favourite memory), the struggles of growing her own sprouts, how she wishes humans hibernated in the winter, and how she won ‘pig of the year' at school for eating 19 spam fritters in one sitting! Zoe, you're a true DELIGHT and we can't wait to have you over again soon. 'Mamma Mia: I Have a Dream' is on every Sunday on ITV1 and ITVX. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week is the beloved Bolton broadcaster Sara Cox! Currently BBC Radio 2's drive time host , Sara started out as a model before turning to TV. In the 90s she was on Channel 4 presenting the Girlie Show. She went on to work on Channel 5, presented MTV Hot and became a regular on the hugely popular programme The Big Breakfast. Sara was in her early twenties, incredibly beautiful, effortless funny and deliciously northern. An irresistible booking for Radio 1, who put her in charge of the Radio 1 breakfast show, following on from Chris Evans and Zoe Ball. Radio 1 is where Annie and Sara met and became friends.Since then, Sara started at Radio 2 and continued working in television including hosting the Great Pottery Throwdown and her own book show called Between the Covers on BBC 2. She is also the author of a best selling memoir and novel and is currently writing her second novel. Sara came round to Annie's house after her show armed with a miniature bottle of red wine and ready to talk all things Change…You can get copies of Sara's best selling memoir Till The Cows Come Home and novel Throne here.Changes is a deaf friendly podcast, transcripts can be accessed here: https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lala is shedding light on the gender debates and looking closely at feminist writer, Caitlin Moran's new book ‘What About Men' and exploring the recent comments that are circulating on social media. In this episode, Lala is delving into Caitlin's comments and exploring the realities behind them. DM Lala on Instagram @asklalalaletmeexplain with your questions and dating dilemmas. No topic is off limits or too embarrassing. Lala is here to dive into those areas of life we're questioning. And to keep across the conversation head to @lalalaletmeexplain on Instagram. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com And if you would like to read more from Lala follow the link for her weekly OK Mag column https://www.ok.co.uk/authors/Lalalaletmeexplain/ BBC Radio 2 Tik Tok – “We've neglected our boys” Caitlin Moran talks men's mental health on Zoe Ball's Breakfast Show. Source - https://www.tiktok.com/@bbcradio2/video/7250759705709006107 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining me to discuss their travel and holiday stories this episode is the brilliant DJ and presenter - Zoe Ball. Thanks, Alan. xx Please subscribe and review. ‘Life's A Beach' everyone's favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What spiritual opportunities are there from the coronation? What value is there in looking back to the past? What's in the coronation quiche? In this coronation special episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss the coronation of King Charles III. 00:00 - Introduction00:50 - Spiritual opportunities from the coronation05:29 - Anointing King Charles III11:18 - Public opinion of King Charles and the monarchy16:22 - Looking back to 1953's coronation23:08 - The coronation liturgy and service28:15 - Singing the national anthem29:36 - The coronation quiche You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website. Show notes The Coronation Liturgy (churchofengland.org) Third of Britons think national anthem should be changed (thetimes.co.uk) Coronation quiche (bbcgoodfood.com) Coronation quiche is a tart, say French (telegraph.co.uk) Zoe Ball to announce Cinderford's winning Coronation Chicken on BBC Radio Two (gloucestershirelive.co.uk) About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC's official podcast, where you'll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the FIEC YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. About FIEC: We are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a fellowship of Independent churches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC. Follow FIEC on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

Reporting to us live from his bed in Bristol and armed with a bacon sandwich, it's DJ, reality star, and bisexual icon Woody Cook. You may know him from starring alongside his mum Zoe Ball on Celebrity Gogglebox, or for his incredible ballgown which stole the show at the Attitude Awards. We speak about how bisexual representation has transformed, how boys' fashion needs to evolve, and how his dad Norman Cook aka Fat Boy Slim introduced him to the Labour Party. Resources for LGBTQ+ mental health support: The Trevor Project- provides crisis support services to young LGBTQ+ people. Visit TrevorSpace for advice, resources and support.Mind- they have a page specifically dedicated to LGBTQ+ mental health with useful resources on how to manage your mental health, supporting others with their mental health as well further information on helplines and face to face support. Visit here.Gender Intelligence- Gendered Intelligence is a trans-led organisation- its aim is to improve the lives of trans people. It has a whole network of therapists and counsellors to tap into, see here. it offers youth and community support services, group services, mentoring, residential trips and a support line. Please check out their website. HelplinesSwitchboard - (0300 330 0630) , open 10am–10pm every day. Email support: chris@switchboard.lgbt/. Online chat is also available through their homepage.MindLine Trans+ (0300 330 5468), is a confidential emotional, mental health support helpline for people who identify as transgender, agender, gender fluid and non-binary.Mindout - MindOut Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Queer Mental Health Service – call 01273234839 or email info@mindout.org.uk or contact directly through their Online Support service. Dates and times on the website.

Reporting to us live from his bed in Bristol and armed with a bacon sandwich, it's DJ, reality star, and bisexual icon Woody Cook. You may know him from starring alongside his mum Zoe Ball on Celebrity Gogglebox, or for his incredible ballgown which stole the show at the Attitude Awards. We speak about how bisexual representation has transformed, how boys' fashion needs to evolve, and how his dad Norman Cook aka Fat Boy Slim introduced him to the Labour Party. Resources for LGBTQ+ mental health support: The Trevor Project- provides crisis support services to young LGBTQ+ people. Visit TrevorSpace for advice, resources and support. Mind- they have a page specifically dedicated to LGBTQ+ mental health with useful resources on how to manage your mental health, supporting others with their mental health as well further information on helplines and face to face support. Visit here. Gender Intelligence- Gendered Intelligence is a trans-led organisation- its aim is to improve the lives of trans people. It has a whole network of therapists and counsellors to tap into, see here. it offers youth and community support services, group services, mentoring, residential trips and a support line. Please check out their website. HelplinesSwitchboard - (0300 330 0630) , open 10am–10pm every day. Email support: chris@switchboard.lgbt/. Online chat is also available through their homepage.MindLine Trans+ (0300 330 5468), is a confidential emotional, mental health support helpline for people who identify as transgender, agender, gender fluid and non-binary.Mindout - MindOut Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Queer Mental Health Service – call 01273234839 or email info@mindout.org.uk or contact directly through their Online Support service. Dates and times on the website.

Norman Cook has been a fixture as superstar DJ Fat Boy Slim since the 90s. He started his musical career as part of the band the Housemartins but it was Fat Boy Slim that changed his life. In 1998, his second album "You've Come Along Way Baby" went to number 1, featuring the now classic dance tracks "Praise You”, "Right Here Right Now” and “Rockafeller Skank”. His legendary party Big Beach Boutique II, took place on Brighton beach 20 years ago and made the history books as the biggest outdoor party to have ever taken place in the UK. Sky recently released a documentary about it called “Right Here, Right Now”. Here, Norman talks about that day, his journey to success, family, getting sober and life now. Norman has two children with his ex wife, radio presenter Zoe Ball and still lives in Brighton, where he even served coffee during the pandemic. All hail, Norman Cook.Find out about gigs here: https://www.fatboyslim.net/Changes is a deaf friendly podcast, transcripts can be accessed here: https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the inaugural edition of Radio 2's new morning quiz Ten To The Top, it's Richie v Zoe!

Johnny Ball is an English television personality, a populariser of mathematics and the father of BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball.Ball was a regular fixture on children's television from the mid-1970s to the 1980s, presenting several series of science and technology programmes intended for children (including Think of a Number; Think Again; Think Backwards; Think...This Way and Johnny Ball Reveals All). He was also one of the hosts of the preschool programme Play School beginning in 1967 and continuing throughout the 1970s and beyond. As well as appearing on screen Ball wrote jokes for some shows including Crackerjack. All these shows (except the ITV programme ...Reveals All) appeared on the BBC. Ball's shows were known for presenting scientific and technological principles in an entertaining and accessible way for young people.In 2003, he appeared on The Terry and Gaby Show and answered viewers' questions. In July 2004, he was named in the Radio Times list of the top 40 most eccentric TV presenters. In July 2012, he presented a Horizon special on ageing on BBC Four. He has starred in ITV and Channel 4 television adverts and radio adverts for the Yorkshire-based firm Help-Link.In 2012, Ball participated in the Strictly Come Dancing TV show, where he was paired with Aliona Vilani. A training accident in the three-week interval resulted in torn ligaments for Vilani, causing her to retire temporarily from the show. She was replaced by Iveta Lukošiūtė who, with Ball, was eliminated in the first week. Vilani returned in the final group dance alongside Ball. In a TV interview in October 2017, Ball claimed Vilani faked the injury, with Vilani denying the allegation and saying she would take legal advice over Ball's comments. There are no reports that she subsequently took any form of legal action. He was 74 at the time of Strictly, and he is the oldest contestant in the show's history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick and Angela welcome presenter and proud Northerner, Vernon Kay. Grimmy and Vernon first met when they presented T4 together back in their TV heydays, and later found themselves on back-to-back, on Saturday mornings on BBC Radio 1 - very challenging time slots for their active social lives.  Vernon Kay is best known for iconic TV shows including All Star Family Fortunes, Just the Two of Us and Splash. In 2020 he appeared on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, and recently has been covering on This Morning alongside Rochelle Humes. He has switched early morning radio for a late-night show, Dance Sounds of the 90s on BBC Radio 2 and regularly covers Zoe Ball's breakfast show, where he interviewed Nick and Angela when they launched Dish back in June. He is a big red meat fan, so Angela prepares a rich and creamy steak stroganoff, with a mushroom and onion sauce. Nick pours the wine, a delicate Gaia Organic Malbec. In this episode, we hear about Vernon's glory days as a model, his pro tips for barbecuing with your mates, and how he managed to sneak a burner phone into I'm A Celeb! Just so you know, our podcast might contain the occasional mild swear word or adult theme. 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 questions to dish@waitrose.co.uk and she'll try to answer in a future episode. Dish is a Somethin:Else Creative Studio production for Waitrose & Partners.

Adam is joined by the UK's biggest breakfast show presenters: Radio 2's Zoe Ball and Radio 1's Greg James. Joe Lycett also joins to look back at the biggest broadcasting moments of 2022 including Sam Ryder's Eurovision triumph, the Lionesses' Euro 2022 win and the coverage of the Queen's death. And Grammy winning vocal group The King's Singers have a very special rendition of The Twelve Days of Christmas, made with the help of you Newscasters. This episode of Newscast is presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Daniel Wittenberg, Miranda Slade, Phil Marzouk and Alix Pickles. The studio manager was Emma Crowe. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

RHLSTP Book Club 30 - 222 QI Answers to Your Quite Ingenious Questions - James, Alex and Anna, three of the 16 QI Elves join Rich to talk about writing this book, which provides answers to questions sent in to the Zoe Ball breakfast show. They talk about infinite universes, the correct way to wash raspberries, what the Welsh call ladybirds and how you decide if something is interesting or not and whether the Romans found anything interesting.Buy the book here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Answers-Your-Quite-Ingenious-Questions/dp/B0BCL31MFCSUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELSee extra content at our WEBSITE Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One week after the Dave Perry controversy, we return to your normal schedule with... oh dear... the "girlie edition" of GamesMaster. As "the platform queen" takes on three platform games in Donkey Kong Country 3, Spider: The Video Game and Crash Bandicoot, while Zoe Ball drops by to get her leg over and come from behind on Manx TT Super Bike.Oh, and Dom wears a dress.There's also reviews from two new faces of Tobal No. 1 (PSX), Williams Greatest Hits (SNES), and Amok (Saturn), with huge previews of some of the big titles coming out for the N64 including Mario Kart 64, Star Fox 64 and GoldenEye!Get next week's episode early on Patreon!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which presenters could host or co-host Eurovision 2023 in the U.K.? We discuss the contenders, including favourites Graham Norton and Timur Miroshnychenko. 00:45 Timur Miroshnychenko 02:12 Graham Norton 05:22 Dermot O'Leary 05:50 Emma Willis 06:27 Scott Mills 07:57 Davina McCall 11:16 Zoe Ball 11:30 Nigella Lawson 13:55 AJ Odudu 15:30 Rylan 17:50 Allison Hammond 19:00 Alex Jones 19:35 Claudia Winklemann 20:00 Alan Carr.

Karl tells his story about working up to head chef at a young age before realising it wasn't for him and within 4 years working up from nothing to almost owning 100 breeding ewes. He documents his story on Instagram and even became a recurring feature on Zoe Ball's radio 2 show!

How many pre-WW2 black British broadcasters can you name? We'll let's change that after this episode: summer special no.2 from The British Broadcasting Century... EARLY BLACK BRITISH BROADCASTERS - WITH STEPHEN BOURNE Author and social historian Stephen Bourne specialises in black heritage, and joins us to inform, educate and entertain us about people of colour on air between the wars. I first encountered Stephen's work when I spotted Evelyn Dove's scrapbook in the BBC100 ‘Objects of the BBC' season. Stephen owns her archive, and was keen to chat about some of the early black stars of British broadcasting. You'll hear about: Layton and Johnstone, Lawrence Brown, Paul Robeson, Marion Anderson, Evelyn Dove, The Kentucky Minstrels, Scott and Whaley (aka Pussyfoot and Cuthbert), Elisabeth Welch, Una Marson, Ken Snakehips Johnson, Adelaide Hall... and more. Separately, you'll also hear a song from singer Kathie Touin – a new exclusive version of one of the earliest songs about wireless: ‘There's a Wireless Station Down in My Heart'. Thanks Graham Brown and Kathie Touin for arranging, performing and sending! Details of her album below... SHOWNOTES: Stephen Bourne's books are available at stephenbourne.co.uk/books/ and include ‘Deep are the Roots: Trailblazers who Changed Black British Theatre', ‘Evelyn Dove: Britain's Black Cabaret Queen', ‘Black in the British Frame: The Black Experience in British Film and Television' and ‘Under Fire: Black Britain in Wartime 1939-45'. Do grab a book and read more on this – plenty more stories to discover. Kathie Touin's website has more on her albums and singles: www.kathietouin.com. Kathie's lockdown single was ‘This Time (Save the World?): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kToCUypZWic Thanks Kathie! See/hear a clip of Una Marson from West Indies Calling – well worth a watch: https://youtu.be/ViGwxJloI70 I told a tale of broadcasting history on the proper BBC this week: a Pause for Thought for Zoe Ball's Radio 2 Breakfast Show on 100 years since the first religious broadcast. Have a listen: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0cr3ghj If you like the episode, share it! It all helps get this project out there. If you like the podcast enough to want to support it, help it continue, £5/mth on www.patreon.com/paulkerensa gets you extra behind-the-scenes videos, written updates, filmed walking tours of broadcasting heritage sites, readings from the first ever book on broadcasting... and anything else you'd like. You request, I'll see what I can do! Thanks for £supporting - it keeps me in books and web hosting. We're on www.facebook.com/bbcentury  and www.twitter.com/bbcentury We're nothing to do with the BBC - just talking about how they used to be. One more author special next time: The BBC in WW2: Auntie's War with Edward Stourton. Then the timeline continues - Feb 1923 at the early Beeb...  

Will Dean grew up in the East Midlands of the United Kingdom and lived in nine villages before the age of eighteen. After studying law at the London School of Economics and working in London, he settled in rural Sweden where he built a wooden house in a boggy clearing at the center of a vast elk forest, and it's from this base that he compulsively reads and writes. His debut novel, Dark Pines, was selected for Zoe Ball's book club on ITV, shortlisted for the National Book Awards (UK), The Guardian's Not the Booker prize, and was named a Telegraph book of the year. From the acclaimed author of The Last Thing to Burn, a psychological thriller about the dark secrets that emerge when a woman's twin sister is murdered, with his signature “intense, gripping, taut, terrifying, moving, and brilliant” (Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author) prose. Sisters. Soulmates. Strangers. Molly Raven lives a quiet, structured life in London, finding comfort in security and routine. Her identical twin Katie, living in New York, is the exact opposite: outgoing, spontaneous, and adventurous. But when Molly hears that Katie has died, possibly murdered, she is thrown into unfamiliar territory. As terrifying as it is, she knows she must travel across the ocean and find out what happened. But as she tracks her twin's final movements, cracks begin to emerge, and she slowly realizes her sister was not who she thought she was and there's a dangerous web of deceit surrounding the two of them.

Will Dean grew up in the East Midlands of the United Kingdom and lived in nine villages before the age of eighteen. After studying law at the London School of Economics and working in London, he settled in rural Sweden where he built a wooden house in a boggy clearing at the center of a vast elk forest, and it's from this base that he compulsively reads and writes. His debut novel, Dark Pines, was selected for Zoe Ball's book club on ITV, shortlisted for the National Book Awards (UK), The Guardian's Not the Booker prize, and was named a Telegraph book of the year. From the acclaimed author of The Last Thing to Burn, a psychological thriller about the dark secrets that emerge when a woman's twin sister is murdered, with his signature “intense, gripping, taut, terrifying, moving, and brilliant” (Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author) prose. Sisters. Soulmates. Strangers. Molly Raven lives a quiet, structured life in London, finding comfort in security and routine. Her identical twin Katie, living in New York, is the exact opposite: outgoing, spontaneous, and adventurous. But when Molly hears that Katie has died, possibly murdered, she is thrown into unfamiliar territory. As terrifying as it is, she knows she must travel across the ocean and find out what happened. But as she tracks her twin's final movements, cracks begin to emerge, and she slowly realizes her sister was not who she thought she was and there's a dangerous web of deceit surrounding the two of them.

Zoe Ball reacts to Kate Bush's return to number one and the possibility that the UK might host next year's Eurovision. We reopen the "Newscast Travel Desk" after Gatwick airport announces it will cut some summer flights, with the help of BBC transport correspondent, Katy Austin. And playwright, James Graham, explains the political backdrop to his new crime drama "Sherwood". Today's Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg, with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham. Email Newscast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 0330 123 9480.

Millie Gooch is a writer, speaker, activist and founder of Sober Girl Society and recently launched The Sober Girl Society Handbook in January 2021. IN FEBRUARY 2018, AFTER YEARS OF PARTYING AND HANGOVERS, MILLIE NOTICED IT STARTED TO TAKE A TOLL ON HER MENTAL HEALTH. MILLIE MADE THE DECISION TO GIVE UP DRINKING AND 7 MONTHS LATER FOUNDED SOBER GIRL SOCIETY, AN ONLINE AND REAL-LIFE SPACE FOR WOMEN WHO DON'T DRINK ALCOHOL! In a short space of time, Sober Girl Society has since grown into a 141K strong community with followers who include Florence Welch, Sam Smith, Zoe Ball and Christina Perri. Millie hosts SGS's signature boozeless brunches and sober sweat classes across the country and works with organisations including universities to encourage sober curiosity and spread the message that being alcohol-free is far from boring. Millie has written and spoken about sobriety for Red, Stylist, The Telegraph, Refinery29, Elle, Cosmopolitan, UniLad, Bustle and Delish – to name just a few! She has also appeared on Clemmie Telford's Honestly Podcast, BBC Life Hacks podcast and various panels from Live Well London to the Mindful Drinking Festival. Millie regularly works with brands both in and out of the non-alcoholic market such as Dr Teal's, Square Root and Adidas. Host: Jamie Neale @jamienealejn Discussing rituals and habitual patterns in personal and work life. We ask questions about how to become more aware of one self and the world around us, how do we become 360 with ourselves? Host Instagram: @jamienealejn Podcast Instagram: @360_yourself Music from Electric Fruit Produced by Tom Dalby Composed by Toby Wright

Greg finally shakes the weight in an effort to release the royal pencil, a new radio beef starts between Greg, Zoe Ball and the 7th floor coffee bar and Asian Network's Nikita is here for WrongUns.

On 17th December we had a lovely afternoon tea party for my mums 70th Birthday.  All of her 70 something friends were there.  We got talking about menopause (obviously) but one lady said "in my day we didn't talk about it, we just got on with it." I flinched but I was grateful for her comment (even though I could sense she thought I was being too open) because it made me realise how far we'd come.  2021 was the year that menopause went mainstream, thanks to celebrities like Davina Macoll, Liz Earl, Meg Matthews and Zoe Ball who are using their reach for something other than personal gain.  As we come up to the final days of 2021, I wanted to reflect on what we'd learnt and what might change in 2022 in the menopause world.In this episode I offer you some of those reflections.We touch on:

The Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright MP, who today gave his ‘Value of Culture' speech, in which he set out the government's plans for a multi-million-pound investment in the arts and culture in the UK, discusses his plans to ‘unleash creativity across the nation'.This week the BBC radio schedules saw sweeping change with new presenters at the helm of two breakfast shows. Lauren Laverne takes over from Shaun Keaveny at 6 Music, and Zoe Ball fills the shoes of Chris Evans on the UK's largest breakfast show on Radio 2. Radio critic Susan Jeffreys reviews both shows, as well as BBC Sounds new true crime style drama podcast, The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. Nigerian author Chigozie Obioma has followed his Man Booker shortlisted novel, The Fisherman, with an epic story narrated by the central character's guardian spirit, or Chi. He tells Alex how he wanted An Orchestra of Minorities to explore the Igbo belief system in the way that Milton's Paradise Lost does for Christianity.Presenter: Alex Clark Producer: Sarah JohnsonMain image: Jeremy Wright MP Photo credit: Getty Images

Zoe tells us what we can expect in her brand new podcast.