Clea and Joanna discuss their feelings about pre-cut fruit and their fear of food contamination. Clea shares her love of Judy Blume’s classic book “Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret” and what it was like bringing her pre-teen daughter to the recently released movie. And they take a DM recommending the new TV show “Jury Duty.”
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Feb 2024
Sabrina Dhowre Elba… I thought ‘this is how I’m going to die’
Spoiler alert: I’m low-key obsessed with this woman. Sabrina Dhowre Elba is a UN Goodwill ambassador, a skincare maven, an actor, producer and all-round good egg. She is, then, *so* much more than some bloke’s wife, but given that the bloke in question is Idris Elba, she’s incred ... Show More
50m 52s
Jan 2024
Joe Wicks on addiction, homeschooling and body image
TW: addiction The popularity of Joe Wicks’s online workouts and meal plans as ‘The Body Coach’ catapulted him into fame during lockdown. He’s a source of endless positive energy for the rest of us, but he had a challenging childhood. Growing up on a council estate, his father had ... Show More
54m 45s
Sep 2020
Ep. 261 The secret things we learned from books
When will I get my first period? How do bras work? Am I ready to have sex? These questions and more filled the minds of our teenage selves, but we weren't sure where to find the answers. Before the internet existed, many of us turned to books. This week, Meg is joined by the crea ... Show More
1h 4m
Jan 2024
Who’s ready for Season 20?
Season 20 of How to Fail will be kicking off on the 24th January - where we will be embracing the beautiful messiness of life - yet again. This season is a celebration of resilience, growth, and the wisdom that comes from our failures. Join me, Elizabeth Day, as I sit down with i ... Show More
2m 48s
May 2024
Bonnie Tyler - Her first ever podcast interview
TW: miscarriage This week, brace yourself for A TOTAL ECLIPSE… of all other podcast episodes, because this one’s a total banger. I could not have asked for a more open, hilarious, moving or riveting encounter than with the formidable Bonnie Tyler. She grew up in a working-class W ... Show More
52m 39s