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Nov 2018
46m 31s

Gary Barlow

Fearne Cotton
About this episode

We're back for season two! And there's no better way to start than with Gary Barlow.

In this chat with Fearne, the celebrated songwriter and Take That frontman talks candidly about his life after the group split. From depression and food obsessions, to his renewed sense of family and his slow recovery.

Gary's new book, A Better Me, is available to buy now.

This episode of Happy Place is sponsored by Fiit, the fitness app that helps you train with professionals from your own living room. Find out more at getfiit.tv/fearne


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