Doctor Who star, Lenny Rush (and Mum Lisa) join Gaby Roslin for a natter about his incredible acting career and what brings him joy.

At just 14 years old, he has already won a BAFTA, acted alongside Sharon Horgan, Michael Sheen, Christopher Eccleston to name just a few - AND - is now shooting the new series of Doctor Who. His acting credits include 'Am I Being Unreasonable', 'Best Interests' and 'Dodger' - and he discusses all these, and more, in our episode.

Lenny has Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, a condition which affects his growth, resulting in dwarfism. He talks to Gaby about the challenges he has faced, and overcome, and how the support of his family has enabled him to have the success he has, at such a young age.

Lenny and Lisa are pure joy - and great gigglers! - we hope you enjoy our chat...

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Line Of Duty star, Martin Compston, joins Gaby for a natter. (the first guest to appear TWICE on the podcast)

He talks about what brings him joy and makes him laugh, his fellow LOD stars, training for his part in The Rig and his brilliant podcast with Gordon Smart.

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In our bonus nugget of joy, Jake Shears tells us about the object that brings him joy...

...it includes incense and candles and David Bowie, so we are HERE FOR IT!

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This week, Gaby welcomes singer, songwriter, actor and all-round showman, Jake Shears!

They talk about his new role in Cabaret, his new album 'Last Man Dancing', writing a musical with Elton John and the Scissor Sisters days.

Jake loves being creative and is so passionate about his art!

We loved having him in the studio and hope you enjoy listening to the chat!

You can see him in Cabaret at The Playhouse Theatre in London...

...and find his new album on all streaming services, including Spotify

(and if you like the pod - and can spare 20 seconds - please do rate and review it for us!!! We'd be very grateful! Thaaaankuuuu)

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Dame Harriet Walter shares with Gaby the thing that brings her joy - and IT IS AMAZING!

Harriet's story is so moving, it actually made Gaby have goosebumps...

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On this week's Reasons To Be Joyful, Gaby is joined by the brilliantly, funny, joyous and talented actor, Dame Harriet Walter.

Harriet has had such an amazing career, and continues to appear in some of the most popular shows on TV (Succession, Ted Lasso, Killing Eve, The Crown)

They discuss her various roles, her favourite child from Succession, her love of Shakespeare, the roles for women in theatre and on screen and what makes her belly laugh. Harriet also explains why she is learning Russian, and why she thinks everyone should try to learn a language.

She really is so much fun - and we hope you enjoy listening to the episode as much as we did making it!

**This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike

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In our bonus episode this week, comedians, actors and musicians Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Ed MacArthur share an object that brings them joy.

Sadly, one of the objects leaked all over Ed's bag...not joyful!

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What do you get if you put Gaby Roslin in a room with two comedians? Chaos it turns out!

In this episode, we welcome Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Ed MacArthur to the podcast to talk about working together, comedy, duos, learning lines and how to keep smiling and joyful in a tough industry.

Kiell and Ed are appearing at the Edinburgh Festival (2023) - and you can find out more about there show here!

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The wonderful actress Victoria Smurfit shares an object that brings her joy...

...and it's not what we were expecting her to pull out of her handbag to be completely honest!

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