Jan 2

S11 EP41: Russell Howard

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian and presenter - Russell Howard Russell Howard tours his brand-new stand-up show Don’t Tell The Algorithm across the UK & Ireland from 22nd January to 29th November, including s ... Show More

1h 2m

Dec 30

S11 EP40: Rich Mans Porridge

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... this episode Michael reports back on the underwear challenge, and we go through some of your fantastic listener correspondence from the over flowing inbox. **This episode was recorded earlie ... Show More

45m 43s

Dec 26

S11 EP39: Kate Garraway

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant broadcaster and journalist - Kate Garraway MBE. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you fi ... Show More

54m 17s

Jun 2025

S9 EP24: Mike Rice

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant comedian - Mike Rice. You can listen to Mike's podcast 'Mike and Vittorio's guide to Parenting' wherever you get your podcasts. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ ever ... Show More

45m 22s

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

Feb 2025

S9 EP6: Rizzle Kicks

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories are the hip-hip duo Jordan Stephens and Harley Alexander-Sule - AKA Rizzle Kicks. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the ... Show More

41m 19s

Apr 2025

S9 EP16: Fatiha El-Ghorri

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant comedian and writer - Fatiha El-Ghorri 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 cele ... Show More

39m 51s

Aug 2025

S9 EP32: Mark Bonnar

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant actor - Mark Bonnar. Subscribe, follow to be the first to watch the full video episode of my amazing chat with Mariah on Friday. Enjoy! Thanks, Alan. xx Mariah's new album 'Here for it all' is ou ... Show More

53m 20s

Jan 2024

Life's a Beach - Holiday Highlights Series 6

That's it for series 6! Thanks to all of my amazing guests this series and you all for listening. We're off for short winter break (and to collect some new travelling tales to share with you lovely listeners) but the podcast will return very soon to brighten up those early 2024 ... Show More

40m 39s

Mar 2025

S9 EP11: Cat Burns

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant singer-songwriter - Cat Burns. 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 celebrit ... Show More

42m 5s

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

Jun 2025

S9 EP23: Angellica Bell

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant TV and radio presenter - Angellica Bell. 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 ce ... Show More

42m 18s

Jan 2024

S7 EP2: Mike Skinner

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant musician and producer - Mike Skinner. 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 c ... Show More

39m 46s

S10 EP10: Gyles Brandreth