This week on the show we welcome friends from the world of comedy, television, film and literature. Comedy colossus Russell Howard chats the return of 'The Russell Howard Hour' on Sky One. The legendary John Cleese tells us all about his new book 'Creativity: A Short And Cheerful Guide' Television icon Celia Imrie discusses the return of 'Better Things' on BBC Two. And Emily Watson teases her brand new Sky Atlantic show 'The Third Day'.  Plus Matt Hancock, Alain de Botton, Chris Packham and Jason Watkins. 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.
Russell Howard - 00:39 John Cleese - 05:56 Celia Imrie - 13:04 Emily Watson - 20:03 Matt Hancock - 26:46 Alain de Botton - 34:04 Chris Packham - 40:28 Jason Watkins - 46:59 Jay Shetty - 53:42 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russell Howard, John Cleese, Celia Imrie, Emily Watson

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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.

Russell Howard, John Cleese, Celia Imrie, Emily Watson

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