Living The Life TV Series's Podcast

Fashion legend Mary Quant and the respected writer and long-term editor of Vogue, Alexandra Shulman, share stories of their lives spent at the forefront of the fashion world. Mary describes the setting up of her shop Bazaar on the King’s Road, along with the vociferous reactions when unleashing the miniskirt and her other daring fashions on the public during the 1960s. Alexandra shares intimate stories of growing up with her famous parents, her short-lived career as a music journalist and the drive to bring up her child whilst building a successful career.

The iconic photographer David Bailey and art historian Tim Marlow discuss their respective creative influences. David talks about his tough childhood upbringing, his love/hate relationship with his mother and overcoming the difficulties and judgments of dyslexia. Tim recounts his circuitous artistic route into his current esteemed position in the art world. He also talks candidly about meeting and subsequently marrying his wife Tanya, and the poignant loss of his father.

Lord Jeffery Howard Archer, Baron Archer of Weston-super-Mare and former Politian as well as best-selling author sits down with Sir Donald Sinden. Sir Donald established himself in theatre, especially as a Shakespearean actor and found his big break in 1950’s films that made him a household name around the world. 

53 years after Elliott Gould made his Hollywood debut and acted in over 160 films, making himself one of America’s prolific actors of the 70s, he sits down with music marvel, Dave Stewart. Dave has marked his legendary status in the world of music, mastering his incredible skills in the world of pop-rock and collaborated with a variety of impressive artists.

Accomplished actor, Robert Lindsay has proven time after time that he can conquer any role. The variety of characters range from Shakespeare’s dashing Lysander to Ben from the famous BBC sitcom, My Family. Find out more about him in this endearing interview with Hollywood breeding champion and acclaimed British actress Susan George.

This unique conversation brings together the acclaimed, Oscar award winning composer of over one hundred of our favourite films, Hans Zimmer, with Derren Brown, the illusionist who has been awing audiences with his incredible feats of hypnotism and striking mentalism for years. As two creatives so highly renowned for their innovation and talent, they sit down to discuss their childhoods, inspiration and the struggles of leading a normal life in the crazy world of fame

Welsh actor Matthew Rhys acting career spanned the globe and he now finds himself returning to the United Kingdom for his latest endeavour in the BBC series, Death Comes to Pemberly. The actor interviews with fellow Welshman Gareth Edwards, the legendary rugby player and commentator whose 1974 Barbarians try remains one of the greatest moments in sports of all time.

Marianne Faithful has been living life in the limelight for five decades as her talent has secured her a long lucrative career as a singer, songwriter and actress. Marianne sits down with acclaimed comedy writer Ian La Frenais, one half of the writing duo behind hit television shows such as The Likely Lads and Porridge, famous for his heart-warming comedic genius. 

Composer, songwriter, producer and performer, A.R. Rahman is a worldwide sensation, best known for his unique sound and multicultural style. A.R Raham joins Andrew Lloyd Webber, the world’s most successful composer of musical theatre, also bringing his talent and visions to television. This episode emanates with the passion that both men share for the arts.

Elaine Paige is known for her powerful musical voice that stormed the West End and took her around the world. Elaine, who triumphed as a musical legend shares laughter and memories with style icon Twiggy. Twiggy became the world’s first supermodel, named ‘The Face of 66’ as well as becoming a successful actress in film, stage and television.