On this week’s episode, we’re joined by filmmaker Victoria Mapplebeck, who spent 20 years filming life with her son Jim on nothing more than an iPhone. The result? Motherboard — a brutally honest, unexpectedly funny chronicle of single motherhood, breast cancer, teenage tantrums, and unconditional love.

From supermarket bread dashes at midnight to the shock of a 60th birthday that feels less like loss and more like freedom, Victoria’s story is one every woman will recognise in some way.

Because no one tells you motherhood isn’t glossy montages — it’s gallows humour, late bills, fear, laughter, and the kind of bond that never lets go.

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On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye and Karen swap stories of stress yawns, mortifying “Muttley” laughs, and some very questionable gifts (yes, that Fringe present makes a comeback). From Aggie’s bra controversy to monster courgettes and Harley-Davidson daydreams, it’s another gloriously sideways look at life after 60.

Whether you’re hiding your laugh, rethinking a red sports car, or just trying to dodge the label “senior,” this one’s for you. Because no one tells you ageing is equal parts ridiculous and revealing.

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On this week’s special from the Edinburgh Fringe, Kaye and Karen hit the stage with sparkly Strictly shoes, jangling nerves, and a malfunctioning clitorial stimulator. Alongside them:

• Jo Caulfield, who calls out the absurdities of turning 60 with her trademark bite.
• Michelle Collins reveals the truth about surviving the spotlight, fighting ageist stereotypes, and stepping into a role she created for herself - a motorhome misfit who mirrors her own fearless reinvention.
• Aggie MacKenzie, who proves yoga - and sisterly banter - can keep you standing tall (on your head) at any age.

It’s real, raucous, and very, very relatable.

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On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye sets a cake-based trap for Ian (spoiler: he walks straight into it), Karen’s fringe gets more attention than she bargained for, and the pair debate whether cold showers are really the secret to feeling younger.

Alongside the laughter, Karen opens up about moving from radiotherapy to chemo — a conversation that lands with the same honesty and wry humour that has become the show’s heartbeat.

Because no one tells you that midlife is equal parts sponge cake, bad bras, and big decisions.

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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Russell Watson — the People’s Tenor — who’s faced more than his share of life’s brutal curveballs. From brain tumours and emergency surgeries to the moments he thought he wouldn’t wake up again, Russell talks with raw honesty about survival, family, and why he’s singing better now than ever.

Whether you’re approaching 60 with a clean bill of health or carrying the scars of your own battles, this is a conversation about resilience, priorities, and finding joy in the time you’ve got. Because no one tells you that the second act can be the most powerful of all.

Russell Watson - The Evolution Tour starts on 21st September. Tickets and info are available at http://russellwatson.com/dates/?tid=9441

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On this week’s Midweek Catchup, Kaye and Karen are fresh from three sell-out Edinburgh Fringe shows — and ready to spill the tea on their best moments… and the bits they’d rather forget. From the joy of full houses and unexpected celebrity inspiration to the heated debate over pillowcase etiquette, it’s a rollercoaster of laughs, digs, and questionable housekeeping.

Expect congealed bacon croissant horror, shroud-like bedding, and the mystery of the missing clitoral stimulator finale. Because no one tells you that the real drama of a Fringe run might just be in the accommodation.

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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Professor Rose Anne Kenny- Ireland’s leading expert on ageing, bestselling author of Age Proof, and a woman who absolutely refuses to tell Kaye her age. (For good reason.)

Together, they dive into the science of staying young without falling for fads - from why feeling younger literally slows down how you age, to what actually works when it comes to vitamins, resistance training, and keeping your marbles.

Whether you're curious about cold showers, confused about creatine, or just trying to stop your joints from sounding like a crisp packet, there’s something here for you.

It’s never just about living longer, it’s about making the next decade one you feel at home in.

Age Proof: The New Science of Living a Longer and Healthier Life is available to order now from Amazon

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On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we discover that behind Karen’s wholesome image lies a woman who hides chocolates from her partner and grows kombucha monsters in the living room, while the pair share stories about plumping lipsticks, fringe show nerves, Pamela Anderson’s barefaced brilliance, and what it feels like to really be in love past 50.

Whether you’re hiding a secret stash of choccies or wondering if you’ll ever feel giddy about someone again - this one’s for you.

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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Alison Cork, MBE - entrepreneur, author, and self-confessed late bloomer - who opens up about the moment she looked in the mirror at 57 and decided to change everything.

Whether you’re feeling stuck in your second act or just quietly wondering where your spark went, Alison’s story is proof that it’s never just about weight or wellness, it’s about reclaiming your energy, your ambition, and your voice.

She shares the wake-up call that changed her habits, her mindset, and even her career focus - from restaurant critic to running businesses that support women 50+. Expect candid laughs, thoughtful takeaways, and a fresh perspective on what being “fit and fabulous” really looks like after 60.

Because no one tells you how powerful this decade can be - but we will.

Alison's book "Fit & Fabulous Over 50" is available now at https://www.alisoncork.com/shop-products/p/fit-and-fabulous-over-50-hardback

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On this week’s Midweek Catchup, we cover everything from hernias that hum to hospital forms that make you question your own sanity. Karen’s recovering from her second breast surgery (and hilariously failing the pre-op quiz), while Kaye’s trying not to spiral at the sight of an empty Fringe venue.

We talk healing, glue instead of bandages, nipple-free bravery, and the strange comfort of toast with marmalade. Plus: the joy of walking 7,500 steps and the horror of your phone reminding you that last year you did more. Thanks for that.

Whether you’re recovering from something big or just panicking over a show that’s suddenly real, this one’s for you.

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