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Life's A Beach - Best of... 2025

As we end the year (and another brilliant series) here's a few of my favourite moments from the show in 2025. Featuring... Mariah Carey, Jason Bateman, Stephen Fry and Dita Von Tease. Thanks for listening and see you in January 2026 for a new series. Thanks and lots of love - Ala ... Show More

44m 25s

Jan 2

S9 EP50: Vittorio Angelone (Video Edition)

Vittorio Angelone is flying Alan Air this week! He chats to Alan about his fascinating journey from classical musician to stand-up comedian, and his love of walking holidays with his girlfriend. We hear about performing huge drums at The Royal Albert Hall, the highs and lows of t ... Show More

35m 35s

Dec 29

S9 EP51: Kelly Brook

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant model, actress and presenter - Kelly Brook. 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 ... Show More

39m 17s

Oct 2023

S7 EP28: Tom Skinner

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the businessman and TV personality - Tom Skinner. Tom's new book 'Graft: How To Smash Life' is available now. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Pleas ... Show More

56m 56s

Aug 2023

S7 EP10: Mike Birbiglia

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant American stand-up comedian, actor, storyteller, director, producer and writer - Mike Birbiglia. You can buy tickets to Mike's fantastic new tour show HERE Parenting Hell is a Spotify Po ... Show More

52m 49s

Sep 2023

S7 EP16: Richard Osman

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant presenter, producer, and novelist - Richard Osman. Richard's new book 'The Last Devil To Die' is available now. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday a ... Show More

58m 47s

May 2023

S6 EP38: Omid Djalili

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian and actor - Omid Djalili Omid's podcast 'Please Tell Me A Story' is available now here Parenting Hell is available exclusively (for free!) only on Spotify every Tuesday and Fri ... Show More

47m 18s

Dec 2024

S9 EP30: Vogue Williams

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant presenter, podcaster and author - Vogue Williams. You can pre order Vogue's new book 'Big Mouth' HERE And check out her hilarious podcast 'My Therapist Ghosted Me' wherever you get your ... Show More

56m 2s

Jul 2025

S10 EP44: Tamzin Outhwaite

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the amazing actress and presenter - Tamzin Outhwaite. You can see Tamzin in the brilliant new adaptation of 'Entertaining Mr Sloane' at the Young Vic from 15th September - 8th November. Info and tick ... Show More

1 h

Jan 2025

S9 EP42: Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant physician, author and podcaster - Dr. Rangan Chatterjee Dr Rangan Chatterjee is embarking on his first ever UK live tour, The Thrive Tour: Be The Architect Of Your Health And Happiness, ... Show More

1h 9m

Oct 3

S11 EP15: Alan Davies (The Return)

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor, presenter, author and comedian - Alan Davies. Alan's new book ⁠'White Male Stand-Up'⁠ is available now. His new stand-up comedy tour 'Think Ahead' starts Autum 2025. Dates and ti ... Show More

1h 1m

Aug 2023

S7 EP4: Seann Walsh (The Return)

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian - Seann Walsh. We spoke to Seann earlier in the year before the baby was due about his expectations, let's see if the reality has lived up to them... You can get tickets for Se ... Show More

56m 7s

Mar 2025

S10 EP10: Gyles Brandreth

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the broadcaster and writer and national treasure - Gyles Brandreth. You can listen to his brilliant podcast 'Rosebud' HERE Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and ... Show More

1h 6m

S9 EP11: Cat Burns