This week on the show Sam Pinkham sits in for Chris as he welcomes friends from the world of television, film, music and literature. The legendary Hugh Bonneville tells us about putting himself in the shoes of Roald Dahl in the brilliant new Sky Original film 'To Olivia'. The incredible Angellica Bell shares all about 'The Edit', a new digital programme for schools and home learning from Sky and Adobe. Scottish superstars Deacon Blue discuss their brand new album 'Riding on the Tide of Love'. And Bastille's frontman Dan Smith talks about their phenomenal new documentary 'ReOrchestrated'. Plus Malachi Kirby, Ed Balls, Billy Monger and Dr Ranj Singh. You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week.
Hugh Bonneville - 00:46 Angellica Bell - 06:39 Deacon Blue - 13:41 Dan Smith - 21:41 Malachi Kirby - 28:15 Ed Balls - 34:41 Billy Monger - 41:11 Dr Ranj Singh - 48:12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh Bonneville, Angellica Bell, Deacon Blue, Dan Smith

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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.

Hugh Bonneville, Angellica Bell, Deacon Blue, Dan Smith

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