We are coming in HOT with a brand new episode of Reign, with megababe Gemma Arterton, who I honestly just want to be best friends with after this chat… 

I’ve always been in awe of Gemma - not only in all of the incredible roles she’s had on screen (we first caught her in the St Trinians movie, and she’s been an actual BOND GIRL in Quantum of Solace for starters), but I love how much she stands up for what she believes in. She’s campaigned for equal pay, she calls out toxic behaviour and sexism, and she’s just an all round lovely person to boot! 

In this episode, we chat about her role as Barbara in the incredible new Sky TV show Funny Woman, and I know the clue is in the title, but she IS hilarious in it! It follows the story of Blackpool Beauty Queen Barbara, who turns her back on life up north in the sixties to pursue stardom in London. If you haven’t seen it already, go and watch it on Sky or Now TV. 

Gemma also tells me about her more recent experiences of sexism, as well as how using her voice for activism is still one of her proudest moments. 

And there is some V IMPORTANT chat about WhatsApp etiquette and Love of Huns. This chat has depth, honestly, and I know you’ll finish this episode wanting to go on a night out with Gemma as much as I did! 

As always if you want to get in touch I’m @JoshSmithHosts on socials - you know I love to chat to you! And don’t forget you can catch some of the video highlights from this episode over on my YouTube channel, just search Reign with Josh Smith. 

xx

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