Taking Turns To Talk

Taking their turn this week, is actor and all round West End favourite Jeremy Secomb.

Gordon and Jeremy discuss how banking's loss is musical theatre's gain, learning to sing by osmosis, and the trial and tribulations of being on the road.

Jeremy is no stranger to the stage, featuring in shows such as Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, The Woman In White, Phantom Of the Opera, Javert in Les Miserables, and his award nominated turn as Sweeney in Sweeney Todd. 

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Taking their turn this week is actor, presenter and all round glorious human, Joanna Monro.

Gordon and Joanna discuss getting all giggly with Alan Rickman, being David Tennant's wife, mother and girlfriend, and that working with Gordon was her career highlight.

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Taking their turn again this week, is now fully fledged West End leading man, Jon Robyns.

Jon and Gordon discuss actually being in a show during the current climate, the lasting legacy of Hamilton the musical, and how Jon is overcoming his guilt at having had the easiest gig in town. 

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Taking their turn this week is one from the archive - Brian Blessed.

We'll be back very soon with new episodes but for now, strap in, get ready, and enjoy Gordon's attempt at interviewing the legend and force of nature that is Brian Blessed.

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Taking their turn this week is actor, singer and West End leading lady: Lucie Jones

Gordon and Lucie discuss how Welsh athletics' loss is musical theatre's gain, when choreography brings one to tears, and how Jedwood helped Lucie pack her bags on X-Factor.

Lucie's Album Lucie Jones Live at The Adelphi is available now!

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Taking their turn this week is producer, writer, director and TV presenter Paul Hendy. Paul currently runs Evolution Productions who have been responsible for numerous award winning Pantos up and down the country.

Gordon and Paul discuss Paul's drive and ambition, his comedy heroes, and how he may be personally responsible for killing off The Wheel Of Fortune.

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Taking their turn this week is actor, singer, songwriter, and vocalist of Mike and the Mechanics - Tim Howar

Gordon and Tim discuss (among many, many other things!) the transformative power of his sister's record collection, the pitfalls of worrying about tomorrow's performance tonight, and advice for anyone coming up in the business.

The gamut of Tim's CV stretches from Roger in the 10th anniversary production of Rent on Broadway to Freddie in the English National Opera's recent production of Chess, via Tommy, Tonight's the Night and of course The Phantom in Phantom Of The Opera.

AND a lead for vocalist for a smash hit rock band. 

We're tired just writing it all down...

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Taking their turn this week is  actress, singer, wellness coach, mosaic maker and presenter Helen Hobson.

Gordon and Helen discuss treating show business as a business, her lasting friendship with Sir Cliff Richard, and the things she has learned over lockdown.

Helen has had a very distinguished career, appearing in the West End in the likes of Chess, Mamma Mia, Sunny Afternoon, Aspects of Love, Les Mis, Heathcliffe, and most recently Come From Away.

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Taking their turn this week is star of Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical Ricky Rojas.

Gordon and Ricky discuss the joys and pitfalls of an international lifestyle, recording with Baz Luhrmann in your ear, and how Ricky's performance of Joseph looked like an Asian gentleman in a wig.

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Taking their turn this week is the Olivier Award winning choreographer and director Bill Deamer.

Gordon and Bill discuss Bill's 10 years of work on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, refusing to be pigeon-holed, and posing for Cyd Charisse.