Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball

Jo and Zoe welcome their very first guest, the wonderful Will Young. Will opens up about anxiety, shares the joy of his two gardens, and explains how his new dog food brand is supporting rescue animals across the UK.  

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Jo and Zoe share teenage love woes and rules for life. We hear your feral weeing mishaps, wrapping paper pulled from ears   and revenge dishes served with pastry crust. 

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From Beyoncé and Jay-Z garden centre rumours to Strictly baby news, this week’s Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball is packed with surprises. We welcome Polly Wilkinson (Studio Pollyanna) for September gardening tips.

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GARDENING EXPERT: POLLY WILKINSON
Award-winning garden designer Polly Wilkinson from Studio Pollyanna shows us how dividing plants in September can save money, fill gaps, and keep borders looking their best. Simple, budget-friendly tips that give you free plants for next year.
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Assistant Producer: Eve Jones
Technical Producers: Oliver Geraghty
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Jo and Zoe tackle pets, parenting and a runaway hamster. Zoe opens up about co-parenting, while Jo shares her thoughts on weddings and when your presence really is the present. 

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Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan
Assistant Producer: Eve Jones
Technical Producers: Oliver Geraghty
Video Editors: Connor Berry and Jack Whiteside

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Jo and Zoe debrief after a festival weekend, with Zoe’s spider scare and Jo reliving the time Keith Lemon went Through the Keyhole. There’s the great scone debate, childhood mischief, and Gardener’s World’s Jamie Butterworth on the best bulbs to plant now for a brilliant spring.
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GARDENING EXPERT: JAMIE BUTTERWORTHGardener’s World’s Jamie Butterworth joins us with his essential tips on which bulbs to plant this autumn to guarantee a dazzling spring display.🌱 Buy What Grows Together – https://www.dk.com/uk/book/9780241723074-what-grows-together/
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Jo and Zoe answer your questions on coping with grief, navigating retirement after decades of work, and the perils of living above a pub. Plus, just how clean is your toothbrush?

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Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan
Assistant Producer: Eve Jones
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Jo and Zoe open up about health — from how Mounjaro injections have helped their family, to Ezra full-body scans and Parkinson’s — while also diving into autumn fashion (hello, loafers and capsule wardrobes). Father John Misty, Oasis vinyl and gardening tips from Adam Kirtland (aka View From The Potting Bench) round out a jam-packed episode.


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GARDENING EXPERT: ADAM KIRTLAND
Known online as View From The Potting Bench, Adam Kirtland shares down-to-earth gardening advice, seasonal tips, and inspiration for beginners and enthusiasts alike. 
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
This episode is brought to you by Airbnb and Ancient + Brave.

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💪 Ancient + Brave — Discover the power of creatine, supporting energy, focus, strength, and even brain health. Perfect for midlife wellness as well as fitness, this tasteless powder blends effortlessly into your daily routine. Get 20% off your first order with code DIGIT at ancientandbrave.earth


CREDITS
Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan
Assistant Producer: Eve Jones
Technical Producers: Oliver Geraghty
Video Editors: Danny Pape and Connor Berry

Dig It is a Persephonica production

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Jo and Zoe open up about the tug of mum guilt and the moments you miss when work and family collide. They share honest tips on how to silence that inner critic and start believing in yourself.

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🛏 Eight Sleep — Meet the Pod 5 (and Pod Blanket): cool or warm each side, track sleep, and help reduce snoring. Up to £350 off with code DIGIT: https://eightsleep.com/digit 

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CREDITS
Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan
Assistant Producer: Eve Jones
Technical Producers: Oliver Geraghty
Video Editors: Danny Pape and Connor Berry

Dig It is a Persephonica production

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Jo and Zoe talk candidly about finding their careers after exam failures, the anxiety that comes with parenting in the phone age, and share some very sad news from home.

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CREDITS
Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan
Assistant Producer: Eve Jones
Technical Producers: Oliver Geraghty
Video Editors: Danny Pape and Connor Berry

Dig It is a Persephonica production

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Jo and Zoe toast the arrival of baby Phoebe and discover the only acceptable use for fridge space — chocolate, cheese and nail polish, obviously. There’s pet drama, favourite childhood toys and Christmas traditions that may or may not involve a sexy reindeer.

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🛏 Eight Sleep — Meet the Pod 5 (and Pod Blanket): cool or warm each side, track sleep, and help reduce snoring. Up to £350 off with code DIGIT: https://eightsleep.com/digit 

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CREDITS
Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan
Assistant Producer: Eve Jones
Technical Producers: Will Gibson and Oliver Geraghty
Video Editors: Danny Pape and Connor Berry

Dig It is a Persephonica production

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