Oh my. I can’t tell you how moving I found this interview. That doesn’t mean it’s a weepy one - sometimes, the most powerful exchanges are the ones where you witness the sheer strength it takes someone *no*t to cry.
Dame Arlene Phillips is defined by her strength: strength of mind and of body (at 80, she’s still hard at work as a hit choreographer). You’ll ... Show More
Nov 19
Michelle Yeoh - On typecasting, fertility and THAT Oscars speech
Michelle Yeoh has created a legendary body of work that defies easy categorisation. You’ll know her from cult classic Kung Fu Cinema, Everything Everywhere, All At Once - the film that made her the first Asian woman to be given the Academy Award for Best Actress at the time. She ... Show More
53m 19s
Nov 17
ON PARENTING…with Andy Cohen and Caitlin Moran
Today, we’re chatting all about parenting on How To Fail! We’ll be revisiting some of the most meaningful moments from the archive - the ones that can bring a fresh insight, thoughtful perspective and a sense of comfort through parenting’s tougher challenges.
First, you'll hear ... Show More
13m 34s
Nov 12
The 'Australia Effect' & Meghan and Harry's Curious Party Edit
It's sales season, and come on, you know you should be click-frenzying the Black Friday out of Cyber Monday.... It's exhausting, but also - is Christmas shopping dead? Plus, What is a 'Grief Vampire' and why are so many Australians flocking to see one at his packed-out theatre to ... Show More
55m 28s
Oct 2023
Does All Failure Lead to Lessons or Success? - Unpacking Failure, Friendship & Fertility Privilege with Elizabeth Day
<p>This episode feels like a warm hug with our newest British friend who just GETS IT! It's a beautiful conversation with Elizabeth Day. Elizabeth is a journalist, podcaster and the author of several best-selling books, including "How to Fail: Everything I've Learned from Things ... Show More
53m 38s
Feb 2025
CAT BURNS: AUTISM MADE ME FEEL I WAS DOING LIFE WRONG
<p>Cat Burns released a song on TikTok during lockdown, and quickly rose to becoming one of the UK’s best-selling female artists and a three-time BRIT Award nominee.</p><br><p>At just 24, her success is remarkable, but what struck me most was her wisdom and self-awareness. As som ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 13
Weekend Woman’s Hour: Davina McCall, Papua New Guinea, Jung Chang, Fawning, Sophie Ellis Bextor
Davina McCall, one of TV’s most popular presenters has a new book out, Birthing, co-written with the midwife, Marley Henry. Davina joined Anita Rani to talk about her stellar career so far, including hosting Big Brother for 10 years, campaigning for better menopause care and buil ... Show More
55m 13s
Feb 2025
160: ICON, Sex Kitten, and BLACKLISTED?! WTF happened to Eartha Kitt
<div>Hi friends, happy Wednesday!<br>
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Most celebrities are lucky to be known for one big thing. But some are famous for different things, across multiple generations. To me, those are the icons. <br>
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And one of those people is Eartha Kitt. A lot of millennials recognize ... Show More
49m 58s
Apr 2025
Fearne Cotton: “I’m completely out of my depth!” Happy Place turns seven
It’s Happy Place’s 7th birthday! To celebrate, Fearne’s put down her own trusty notebook and let her presenter mate Alex Jones turn the interview tables!
In this chat, Alex asks Fearne about Happy Place’s evolution from a podcast, to a book publisher, to a festival, and now a mar ... Show More
1h 2m
Feb 2025
A Brutally Honest Review Of Babygirl
On today’s show, it’s time to dive deep into the movie that has been consuming our thoughts, conversations, and TikTok feeds, Nicole Kidman’s new erotic drama Babygirl.
From some strange on-set stories that will make you see the movie in a different way to the fascinating reason ... Show More
46m 34s