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Roy Plomley's castaway is actor and comedian Hugh Lloyd.Favourite track: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Book: Anthology by Charles Dickens Luxury: Writing materials 

Roy Plomley's castaway is teacher and social worker Mary Stocks.Favourite track: In Tears of Grief (from St Matthew Passion), Final Chorus by Johann Sebastian Bach Book: Collected novels by Jane Austen Luxury: Radio receiver 

Roy Plomley's castaway is fashion house director Ginette Spanier.Favourite track: You're Sensational by Frank Sinatra Book: Notebook and pencil Luxury: Silver box 

Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian and musician Max Boyce.Favourite track: The First Time by MacColl Book: I Can't Stay Long by Laurie Lee Luxury: Oil painting equipment 

When you’re a kitchen newbie, it can feel a little intimidating—and even overwhelming—to figure out how to put a good meal together, especially if you’re just asking yourself questions like, “What the heck is oregano, anyway?” But we all start somewhere, even world-renowned count ... Show More

Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster Angela Rippon.Favourite track: Jupiter by Gustav Holst Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Luxury: Water colours, brushes and paper 

GGACP salutes the recently-released biopic "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" and the upcoming release of the book "The Illustrated Al" with this ENCORE of a 2021 interview with comedian, musician and multiple Grammy winner "Weird Al" Yankovic. In this episode, Al talks about the inf ... Show More

Roy Plomley's castaway is foreign correspondent Anthony Grey.Favourite track: Concerto Grosso in C Major by George Frideric Handel Book: Dictionary Luxury: Book stall in Victoria station 

Ellen and Mom discuss the marriage, mystery, and mates in Bride by Ali Hazelwood.  Plus, vocabulary and Super Bowl emotional hangover.Come hang out with us!  Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook Group Email: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gm ... Show More

32: She's not good at counting, but she can read! Let's recap my reading list from 2024, starting with books I loathed to books I loved. Consider this my Goodreads: https://margotlee.substack.com/p/consider-this-my-goodreadsList spoler below:16)Memory Piece by Lisa Ko15)Delicious ... Show More

Amer's Netflix comedy series about his life, Mo, is now in its second season. His family is Palestinian, and fled the first Gulf War, so Amer grew up in Houston from age nine. "Palestinian culture is a folksy farmer kind of mentality and life," Amer says. "And when I came to Texa ... Show More

Judd Apatow is curious, unassuming and forthcoming in this conversation with Kelly about his mom, his daughters, the business that needs improving and the work he loves. Filmed for Kelly’s PBS show Tell Me More in Los Angeles in celebration of Judd’s new film, The Bubble. After t ... Show More

With extra thanks to the Aspen Ideas Festival, here are Kelly's notes from a happiness panel featuring Adam Gopnik, Tamar Gendler, David Brooks, and Sarah Lewis. Link to Kelly's previous interview with David Brooks HERE. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices ... Show More