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S12 EP6: Harry Hill (The Return)

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the return of the legendary comedian - Harry Hill. You can find Harry's new podcast 'The Harry Hill' show on all the usual platforms. New episodes every Monday. Watch on Spotify and Youtube. Parentin ... Show More

45m 40s

Jan 20

S12 EP5: The kind way is often worse

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... it's January so Josh has over booked himself and might be having a manic episode. You can listen to Josh's new podcast⁠⁠ ⁠ 'Museum of Pop Culture'⁠⁠⁠ wherever you get your podcasts. New epis ... Show More

54m 55s

Jan 16

S12 EP4: You've Jet-lagged Yourself

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... You can listen to Josh's new podcast⁠ ⁠ 'Museum of Pop Culture'⁠⁠ wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes released twice a week. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywher ... Show More

1 h

Apr 2025

S9 EP15: Susie McCabe

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant comedian - Susie McCabe. You can find details of Susie's tour dates and tickets HERE Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is her ... Show More

40m 50s

Oct 12

S9 EP40: Jon Richardson

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant comedian - Jon Richardson. Enjoy! Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity ... Show More

46m 37s

Oct 2021

Egyptian Robot Artists (4210)

First time Bugler Alison Spittle and Nish Kumar join host Andy Zaltzman to talk all things from Egyptian robots to randy monarchs. Come see us live at Leicester Square Odeon, in London, on 13th November. We are funded entirely by you, the listener. Listeners who sign up via OUR N ... Show More

35m 46s

Aug 2024

Absolute Beginners - Rerun

Slang lexicographer extraordinaire Jonathon Green joins John and Andy in this episode originally recorded in 2016 to discuss Absolute Beginners, the classic novel of London teenage life set around Soho and Notting Hill. *Tickets are now on sale for our LIVE show in London on Wedn ... Show More

1h 6m

Sep 2025

S9 EP37: Perrie Edwards

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant singer - Perrie Edwards. Enjoy! Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity p ... Show More

40m 4s

Jun 2023

S5 EP17: Suzi Ruffell

Joining me to discuss their travel and holiday stories this episode is the brilliant comedian, presenter, actress and podcaster - Suzi Ruffell. You can listen to Suzi's brilliant podcast 'Out with Suzi Ruffell' here. And her equally amazing podcast with Tom Allen 'Like Minded F ... Show More

30m 55s

Jan 2025

S9 EP1: Aisling Bea

I'm back!! And way a way to kick off the new series and brush away those January blues. Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the comedian, actress and screenwriter - Aisling Bea. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach ... Show More

49m 26s

Jul 2025

S9 EP28: Stephen Fry

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant British actor, comedian, presenter, author, director and broadcasting legend - Stephen Fry. What a pleasure it is to welcome him onto the show. Enjoy! Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. x ... Show More

49m 12s

Jun 2025

S9 EP25: Tim Key

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant comedian, actor, writer and poet - Tim Key. Tim's wonderful new film 'The Ballad of Wallis Island' is in cinemas now so please do see it if you can. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ... Show More

46m 48s

Jul 2025

S9 EP28: Stephen Fry (Video Edition)

VIDEO EPISODE ALERT! Our first ever full video episode here at Life's a Beach towers. Head to Spotify to see the full conversation and subscribe to the show for future video episodes. Enjoy the brilliant chat with British actor, comedian, presenter, author, director and broadcast ... Show More

47m 34s

S04 EP10: Harriet Kemsley