Terribly Famous

Journalist and music critic Jude Rogers first interviewed the star right at the beginning of her career. She takes Anna and Emily inside those meetings, from the time the ambitious 19-year-old shared her nervousness about the scrutiny fame would bring, to the shocking moment Adele revealed her “very uncool” role model. Now a global chart-topper, has she changed? And what’s next for the Londoner who conquered America - and the world?

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The girl from Tottenham is now a global superstar, but behind the scenes her private life is unravelling. A painful divorce is followed by some devastating news. Both onstage and off, Adele comes to learn an invaluable lesson: sometimes the only way to move forward is to start over.

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Adele faces the terrifying threat of losing her voice through high-risk but vital throat surgery. Forced to step out of the limelight to recover, she experiences the more normal life she has been craving. It's a blessing in disguise: Adele falls in love and finds stability. But soon, a new threat looms.

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Adele is on the rise, turning heartbreak into hits. She’s already a household name in the UK and now she’s on her way in the US too. It’s a sensational journey, what she’d dreamed of as a kid. But fame - especially when it came so fast and is carrying her so far - brings both gifts and problems. Can she stay grounded and give her fans the music they crave? It’s a lot for one girl to manage but she’s not doing too badly. Until a catastrophe threatens to derail everything.

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Terribly Famous premieres on Tuesday 1st August. You can listen early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app.

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