This week on the show we welcome friends from the world of television, film, comedy and literature. The one and only Eddie Izzard chats his latest marathon challenge. The hilarious Jo Brand tells us about her new Channel 4 show 'How to Stay Sane in a Mad World'. Oscar award winner Alicia Vikander shares how you can support 'Pippi of Today', a collaboration between The Astrid Lindgren Company and Save the Children. And comedian Ben Miller discusses his latest children's book and the new Netflix series 'Bridgerton'. Plus Caitlin Moran, Jimmy Wales, Michael Greger and Aled Jones. You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK and on Sundays from 10 am. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week.
Eddie Izzard - 00:35 Jo Brand - 07:00 Alicia Vikander - 14:15 Caitlin Moran - 22:06 Ben Miller - 28:59 Jimmy Wales - 35:08 Michael Greger - 40:53 Aled Jones - 46:47 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eddie Izzard, Jo Brand, Alicia Vikander, Ben Miller

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Comedy

Rugby rockstar Lawrence Dallaglio brings news of the Dallaglio Cycle Slam raising money for Dallaglio RugbyWorks, which concludes on Thursday. Indie rockers The Zutons will be gracing our Stool Of Rock in celebration of their new album The Big Decider, out this Friday 26th April. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The one with Lawrence Dallaglio and The Zutons

Super psychologist Professor Michael Norton flips through the pages of his book, The Ritual Effect: The Transformative Power of Our Everyday Actions, out now. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The one with Professor Michael Norton

Event Director for the TCS London Marathon, Hugh Brasher has opened the ballot for the 2025 London Marathon, which closes this Friday 26th April. Bestselling neurosurgeon Dr Rahul Jandial fires up our neurons with his new book, This Is Why You Dream, out now. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The one with Hugh Brasher & Dr Rahul Jandial

Marathon racer Hugh Brasher gets us warmed up ahead of the London Marathon on Sunday.
The very pacey Paula Radcliffe catches us up on charity Children With Cancer UK, as well as continuing the hype for the London Marathon.
Plus, we’ll be hooked on The Feeling, as they play live at the Top Of The Tower to celebrate their new album, San Vito, out now!
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The one with Hugh Brasher, Paula Radcliffe & The Feeling

Music legend Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler dives into One Deep River, his new album, out now! Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eddie Izzard, Jo Brand, Alicia Vikander, Ben Miller

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