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As a special Christmas treat Rob welcomes the Absolutely Fabulous national treasure and living legend Joanna Lumley on the pod this week. With an extensive and eclectic career under her belt, Rob finds out what London was like in the swinging sixties, how Joanna landed the role of Patsy in Ab Fab and what it was like working with Margot Robbie and Martin Scorsese.

From Horrible Histories to haunting performances, this week's guest never plays The Wrong Mans- it’s Mathew Baynton. Rob explores what it was like working on the star studded, highly anticipated Wonka, Mathew’s upcoming role as Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and stepping into new characters in the crime dramas Murder is Easy and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. The pair also discuss what to expect in the final episode of the hit BBC series Ghosts.

We’re kicking off the episode this week with a star from the stage and screen who’s always on the ball - Joseph Fiennes. From Tudor England to dystopian fantasies and even playing the great bard himself, he’s in a league of his own. Rob dives into Joseph's latest West End play, Dear England, where he plays the legendary former footballer and manager Gareth Southgate. The pair share stories of their first film together and Joseph reveals who has the biggest hands in Hollywood…

This week on the pod Rob is joined by a guest who has done it all - from pink castles and hair-brained inventions, to fibbing in the heat and that’s just getting into The Thick of It… Yup that’s right- it’s Miles Jupp! Rob and Miles chat about his latest tour, revealing that it's inspired by the life-changing discovery of a brain tumour. Miles shares his story candidly and with humour, telling Rob what the experience taught him. They also discuss Miles’ upcoming role in Napoleon and why working with Hugh Laurie put him in the right place at the right time.  

Joining Rob this week is a guest who has taken a break from sleuthing in the Shetland isles. Straight from the pages of MODE magazine, she’s more than just an Extra, it’s the one and only Ashley Jensen. Rob finds out about Ashley's first big break, what makes Ricky Gervais stop telling jokes and what it was really like working with Samuel L. Jackson, David Bowie and Ben Stiller. Rob also explores Ashely’s new starring role in the BBC drama series Shetland.

Rob is joined this week by writer and actress Emer Kenny. The pair talk about their shared Welsh heritage, Emer’s whirlwind romance with Rick Edwards and how to juggle parenting and a career. Rob delves into Emer’s time on EastEnders and her latest acting and writing experience on The Curse.

Join Rob this week as he chats to theatre legend Alfie Boe. The pair talk about how he was discovered, working with Michael Ball and everything from West Side Story to Les Misérables. Rob delves into Alfie's Vegas residency and what it’s like to quite literally walk in Elvis’ footsteps…

It’s a return match for Matthew Rhys and Rob Brydon, in this, Matthew’s second appearance on the pod. The impressions run thick and fast. From Tom Jones, to Richard Burton with cameos by Larry Grayson and Windsor Davies. The showbiz tales are solid gold. Matthew also shares some rather intimate advice he received from Kenneth Cranham before he appeared naked on stage, and we find out why Matthew has recently grown a moustache….

Comedian Rhys James joins Rob this week to talk about his hit show Spilt Milk. Rhys discusses being inspired by Jack Whitehall, getting invited back to his school as a guest speaker and why other people should write your New Year's resolutions. The pair talk about branching out, Seth Rogen’s pottery and Hollywood ambitions!

This week Rob is joined by award winning singer, songwriter and actress Beverley Knight to talk about her new album The Fifth Chapter and upcoming UK tour.  Rob delves into Beverley’s extraordinary career from growing up with music in the family to getting her first big break, and landing leading roles in the theatre. Beverley shares star studded stories of Prince’s famous Oscars afterparty with Javier Bardem, the Coen brothers, Kate Beckinsale, Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett and Chris Tucker!