Something from the Cellar: Bananarama

As the perfect amuse-bouche before we dive into a special LIVE episode with Martin and Shirlie Kemp this Friday, we're throwing it back to some more 80s icons - it's Bananarama!

They spill the tea on the best decisions they made by saying 'no,' their fearless approach to challenging social norms, and what it was like living in The Sex Pistols' studio. Everything about this episode screams nostalgia - enjoy!

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This week we’ve been hard at work in the rolling hills of Sussex, recording a very special episode that you’ll be able to hear next week. But for now, as the Olympics draw to a close, we wanted to shout-out a woman whose athletics and broadcasting career has made her a true household name in the UK: it’s Dame Denise Lewis!

Denise Lewis won gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and forged an esteemed, 13-year heptathlon career. Since 2009, Denise has been a hugely respected pundit on the BBC’s athletics coverage. We wanted to revisit a conversation we had with her a few years ago where we delved into what it’s really like to win a gold medal, how her family life changed once she finished competing and just how inspirational her mother was when training for glory in her younger years. It’s a fascinating listen with a true British icon!

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This week, to mark the beginning of one of the world’s biggest arts festivals, we’re diving into some of our best stories from the Edinburgh Fringe!

First up, the hilarious Jack Dee tells us about his own unforgettable Fringe gig: performing in front of 200 murderers! Then we have the wonderful Adam Hills, who reveals the advice he received from Billy Connolly that helped him turn his part-time stand-up gigs into a full-time career that took him to the Fringe and beyond! Finally, the phenomenal Steve Pemberton tells us just how foundational his early Fringe success was for his career.

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Today, we’re joined by a hilarious, no-holds-barred comedian who’s cemented herself among the greats at the forefront of British comedy. It’s the brilliant Katherine Ryan!

Katherine joins us to chat about the people who have inspired her along the road to success, the unexpectedly wild night out that led to rekindling her romance with her high school boyfriend - whom she married nine months later - and her transition from a single mother of one to a bustling family of five. We also delve into her experiences of pedestal feminism and discuss how comedians must become more adaptable to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.

Katherine’s Battleaxe tour kicks off in September and runs all the way through to June next year. You won’t want to miss out - book your tickets now by clicking here!

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Today, we're celebrating International Friendship Day with a look back to the very first White Wine Question Time episode that started it all and brought some of our oldest friends together for a good natter over three glasses of wine!

Kate sits down with Sugababe Heidi Range, MasterChef Lisa Faulkner, and actress Angela Griffin to discuss the biggest life moments they'd want to relive, the insecurities they've wrestled with, and their best secret keeping moments. It's a heartwarming 45 minutes with three powerhouse women - enjoy!

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Our guest today has been a stalwart on our screens for nearly twenty years through her work on Channel 4 News and has become a celebrated presenter, journalist and author: it’s the lovely Cathy Newman!

We spoke to Cathy a few days before the recent General election to chat about her trailblazing journey to the Channel 4 News desk, how she’s had to deal with a barrage of horrible online abuse and some of the inspirational women that she’s interviewed over the years!

You can purchase Cathy's book 'The Ladder' right here!

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This week, we’re diving into some of our favourite stories that perfectly demonstrate how just one pivotal moment can completely change the course of your life!

First up, we have the man behind the hilarious Keith Lemon, it’s Leigh Francis! He shares how the loss of his dad reshaped his outlook on life and ultimately drove him to courageously uproot everything and move to London to launch his comedy career. Next, we have the brilliant chef Rick Stein who tells us how an unexpected turn of events - having his nightclub shutdown by the police - led him to embark on a remarkable journey into the restaurant industry. And finally, we have the phenomenal Bonnie Langford who reminisces on the life-changing audition that, at just 9 years old, landed her a broadway role working alongside musical theatre legend Stephen Sondheim in New York!

If you loved what you heard and want to listen to the full episodes, click here: Leigh Francis, Rick Stein and Bonnie Langford!

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Today’s guest is probably your favourite comedian’s favourite comedian. He regularly sells more than 250,000 tickets for every tour, yet he has never wanted to be a household name and doesn’t do many interviews. But you’re in luck, because he has today: it’s the hilarious Stewart Lee!

Kate and Stewart have known each other for decades, so they retrace the steps of their friendship and reminisce about some hilarious, scarcely believable moments they’ve shared. Plus, Stewart opens up about not wanting to court much public attention, how he’s carved his own comedy lane and how he regularly provokes hairy situations in public in the hope of landing on some new material!

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