Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

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The Ultimate Fantasy Guest List podcast with Classic FM’s Tim Lihoreau.

Each week, Tim welcomes a VIP guest to curate their dream dinner party, revealing a list of five fantasy invitees—living or dead... more

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The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner? episodes:

March 03, 2026 James O’Brien
‘John Major saved my life!”
A radio and podcast legend is in the 'hot table’ this week: James O’Brien is the VIP on "Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?’.
James unveils his five fave guests who have passed muster for inclusion in his fantasy dinner party - and we can safely say you might be surprised at who gets the nod. Tim Lihoreau discusses who’s invited, who’s sitting where and the whys and wherefores of the stellar line-up. Along the way, they talk writers, they talk weddings, they even talk gaming.
From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial— who will receive an invite? And will James accept The Gatecrasher, chosen by Tim? You’ll have to listen to find out!
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1h 17min
February 24, 2026 Ardal O’Hanlon
“Giles and Sinead O’Connor… singing duets!”
Star of Father Ted, Death in Paradise, Derry Girls and My Hero, the award-winning stand-up, author and broadcaster Ardal O’Hanlon is the VIP this week, inviting you to Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Tim Lihoreau hears the amazing tales and life stories from one of the UK's best-loved comedians and, when it comes to the final Gatecrasher guest, he throws away the rule book.
From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial— who will receive an invite? You’ll have to listen to find out!
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1h
February 17, 2026 Emma Doran
“Caroline and Miss Piggy might get on quite well!”
Sell-out stand-up and ‘Last One Laughing’ (Ireland) star Emma Doran is Tim Lihoreau's VIP on the pod this week. She not only chooses her five fantasy dinner guests, she also brings masses of what The Guardian called her “pleasing streak of wickedness” to the table. “You’d be mad to miss her”, as the Standard chimed in.
From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will receive an invite? And will she allow the wildcard “Gate-crasher” to stay? You’ll have to listen to find out!
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51min
February 10, 2026 Emmanuel Sonubi
“This guy’s hilarious. We should be best friends."
To mark the 50 episode milestone, it's a double issue day. Comedian Emmanuel Sonubi joins host Tim Lihoreau for a revelatory chat about his five fantasy dinner party guests.
Emmanuel talks heroes and legends as well as the small matter of, quite literally, dying on stage - and still manages to hand out the place cards to 5 fantasy guests who he would love to have around the table. And they are amazing!
From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial— who will receive an invite? And will he allow the wildcard “Gate-crasher” to stay? You’ll have to listen to find out!
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44min
February 10, 2026 Josh Widdicombe
“If you hear me say ‘jeepers’, this is where it started!”
A milestone guest! JOSH WIDDICOMBE becomes Tim Lihoreau’s FIFTIETH vip on the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? podcast, choosing his five fantasy dinner guests. In a unique spin, he is offered not one, not two but THREE Gatecrashers to complement his own choices. Will he take ANY of them? And will he ever stop saying his new favourite word - jeepers!
From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial— who will receive be around the podcast table? You’ll have to listen to find out!
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55min
February 03, 2026 Ross Noble
“I could’a been a serial killer!”
Kicking off SEASON 5 of the pod is a comedy legend. Ross Noble joins host Tim Lihoreau for a fabulous, frantic filibuster about his five fantasy dinner party guests.
Ross talks heroes, heartaches, birthday cakes and sausages while handing out the place cards to 5 fantasy guests who he would love to have around the table. And they are an amazing crew!
From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will receive an invite? And will he allow the wildcard “Gate-crasher” to stay? You’ll have to listen to find out!
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1h 23min
December 23, 2025 Shirley Ballas
“It’s not unusual!”
The queen of the dancefloor herself Shirley Ballas joins Tim Lihoreau for a flamboyant and forthright pod to choose her 5 fantasy dinner party guests. Author, TV presenter and, of course, champion dancer, Shirley choose her quality quintet of quintessentialists - and with one of them…she has a bone to pick!
From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the cut? And will he choose the wildcard “Gate-crasher?” You’ll have to listen to find out!
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46min
December 16, 2025 Ben Miller
This week we have an actor, a broadcaster, a comedian, a writer, a children’s author - all in one. The multi-talented Ben Miller is Tim Lihoreau's VIP on Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?, choosing his 5 fantasy dinner party guests.
Along the way we will hear how chauffeuring… drove him to acting; which legendary American he is related to; and whether or not his supergroup Strijka (with Alexander Armstrong) will ever get back together.
As for his guests, from the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the list? And will he choose the wildcard “Gate-crasher”?You’ll have to listen to find out!
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1h 7min
December 09, 2025 Tom Cullen
“Excuse me… for sounding like a right old nobber!”
Fans of Downton Abbey are in for a treat as actor Tom Cullen joins host Tim Lihoreau for a thrilling and thoughtful conversation to reveal his five fantasy dinner party guests.
Currently wowing audiences in Channel Four’s nail-biting Trespasses, Tom Cullen share some wonderful stories from his glittering career. He takes Tim on an experience-led tour of his ‘famous five’ guests. They can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial – all that’s guaranteed is they are made welcome. It’s a considered, eloquent and insightful episode. Can we convince him to accept the “Gate-crasher”? You’ll have to listen to find out!
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1h 21min
December 02, 2025 Bimini Bon Boulash
“Patsy and Edina…they made me gay!"
Having a blast on the cast this week is RuPaul legend, Celeb SAS veteran and unique drag queen Bimini Bon Boulash, joining host Tim Lihoreau for a full and frank conversation about their five fantasy dinner party guests.
The musician and icon chooses who they would want at their FANTASY dinner party — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial. Who will make the dinner table? Will they keep the wildcard “Gate-crasher”? And WHAT…is the dress code? You’ll have to listen to find out!
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59min

FAQs about Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?:

How many episodes does Guess Who's Coming To Dinner? have?

The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.