Movie Review: Nancy discusses The Life of Chuck, a Stephen King novella adaptation starring Tom Hiddleston. She reflects on its unique backward narrative, exploring themes of mortality, memory, and the extraordinary nature of an ordinary life, noting its poignant and reflective tone.

Theatre Review: Get Nancy's take on the touring musical Blood Brothers by Willy Russell. She highlights the show's difficult yet fascinating exploration of nature versus nurture, the use of adult actors playing children, and its powerful, tragic ending.

Netflix Pick: This week's recommendation is Hostage, a British political thriller starring Saran Jones. Nancy delves into its premise of a Prime Minister navigating a kidnapping and national crisis, appreciating the dynamic between powerful female characters despite some plot plausibility issues.

Fashion Expertise: Nancy provides essential transitional weather styling advice, focusing on light layering with items like cardigans, denim jackets, and lightweight trench coats. She also suggests mixing breathable fabrics, choosing versatile footwear, and shopping ahead for seasonal items like cashmere and knits, while offering tips for swimwear selection.

The highlight of the show is an in-depth and captivating interview with Professor David Wilson, a leading criminologist and author. They delve into his latest book, A History of Modern Britain in 20 Murders, which uses specific murder cases from 1885 to 2025 to explore broader British history, culture, and societal shifts. Professor Wilson shares personal anecdotes, including how a rugby incident led him to criminology, uncovering the role of class and privilege in the justice system. The conversation covers complex topics such as the motivations behind different types of killings, the shocking details of the Derek Bird spree murders in Whitehaven which some listeners may find disturbing, and surprising statistics on murder clearance rates and the actual impact of DNA in investigations. 

They also discuss the public's fascination with true crime, the challenges of immigration, and the evolving perception of British identity. Professor Wilson encourages aspiring criminologists and highlights his upcoming book tour, including a launch event at Waterstone's Milton Keynes.

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On this episode of the Nancy Stevens Lifestyle Show on New Horizon Radio, Nancy dives into a lively mix of lifestyle tips, entertainment reviews, and inspiring creativity. She shares her top advice for sleeping better, explains what a wardrobe weed really entails, and discusses working with Waterstones on new reads, including Joe Mory’s debut novel The Night Lagoon, Miranda July’s All Fours, and Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO. Nancy also gives her candid thoughts on the Freaky Friday reboot and the freshly announced Strictly Come Dancing lineup. 

Studio guest Caris Jarvis from Caris Botanical Designs joins to share her 25+ years of floral artistry experience, including her silk flower arrangements for weddings and corporate events, and reflects on the emotional joy of her workshops. It’s a show packed with insight, honest opinions, and creative inspiration.

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In episode 31 of The Nancy Stevens Lifestyle Show, Nancy delivers a packed hour of culture, reviews, and inspiration. She kicks things off with her take on Joseph at Milton Keynes Theatre—full of energy, humour, and international musical flair—before diving into Ordinary Saints by Niamh Ni Mhaoileoin, a moving debut novel exploring grief, family, and the burden of sainthood. There’s also a look at the reboot of Naked Gun at Cineworld Milton Keynes, plus a candid discussion on 'glowing' despite nopt being in love!

Nancy’s special guest is the remarkable Shalom Lloyd, MBE, founder of Naturally Tiwa Skincare and General Manager for The Body Shop in Nigeria. Shalom shares her incredible entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind her natural, chemical-free skincare range, and the challenges she’s overcome to build a thriving, ethical brand. Her story is one of resilience, innovation, and staying true to your values.

This episode blends arts, entertainment, and deeply personal storytelling—perfect for anyone who loves culture and champions women in business.

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In this milestone 30th episode of The Nancy Stevens Lifestyle Show, Nancy kicks things off with her signature mix of warmth, wit and wisdom. From a sparkly night out with Supersonic Queen at The Arches Theatre, to her latest yoga retreat adventures, supermarket fashion choices, and reflections on overcoming social anxiety, she shares her recent highs, lows and hilarious wardrobe mishaps.

Nancy also dives into her personal health journey—losing two stone naturally, overcoming pre-diabetes, and the transformative power of intermittent fasting, stress reduction and rethinking processed food. She chats about body image, the importance of a good seamstress, and her passion for tailoring clothes to celebrate changing bodies.

In the second half, Nancy is joined by the radiant Ailsa Petchey, founder of The Olive Collective and one of the UK’s leading menopause experts. Ailsa shares her wealth of knowledge on holistic wellbeing, Pilates, and the power of community, while celebrating the phenomenal success of her Don’t Sweat It walking group—which clocked an incredible 1.6 million steps!

Together, Nancy and Ailsa explore what it truly means to thrive through menopause and beyond. From hormone health to confidence, loneliness to lifestyle changes, and the impact of movement on mental clarity and sleep, no topic is off limits. They also dive into the Beyond Project, a groundbreaking exhibition and event platforming real stories from real women across the UK.

Nancy reflects on her own journey—embracing change, overcoming pre-diabetes, and breaking free from toxic patterns—and the transformative power of reconnecting with herself. This episode is packed with wisdom, laughter, vulnerability, and celebration of strong, unstoppable women rewriting the menopause narrative.

💫 Whether you're postmenopausal, perimenopausal, or supporting someone who is—this is a must-watch conversation full of hope, humour, and heart.

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Nancy brings you an honest, heartfelt and humorous round-up of her week, bursting with culture, opinions, life updates and a very special guest interview.

Nancy kicks things off with her signature warmth and wit, sharing a friend’s description of her as “glamorous, bold and joyful” — a perfect way to sum up this vibrant episode. She shares highlights from her recent bridal event, gives a powerful reminder about mammograms, and opens up about her personal journey to shift her money mindset.

She dives into her latest reads with a critical review of The Sleepwalkers by Scarlett Thomas. Despite its Greek island setting and haunting premise, Nancy found the characters unlikeable and the story lacking emotional connection — proving not every bestseller hits the mark.

Film fans will enjoy Nancy’s review of the new Superman movie, which won her over despite not being a typical superhero fan. She praises its humour, self-awareness, and shorter runtime (no 3-hour epics here!) — plus glowing mentions for Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet, and why she now leans more towards DC over Marvel. She also shares her verdict on the immersive SuperScreen experience at Cineworld.

On stage, Nancy visited Milton Keens Theatre to see Calamity Jane. While she admired the live orchestration and talent of the actor-musicians, the show didn’t quite hit the high notes for her, feeling slightly dated despite the nostalgic charm.

And finally, Nancy welcomes her inspirational guest Adam Lind, a charismatic, wise soul who advocates for living with purpose, vulnerability and self-expression.

Adam spent 5 years living on the road attempting to hitchhike from London - India relying on the kindness of strangers before moving back to the UK and moving into a Narrowboat.

Having used his own challenges to excel in his career and personal life as a mindset coach & content creator. Adam has unexpectedly built a large online community of over 800,000 loyal and engaged likeminded souls who enjoy soaking up his passion to live a life of meaning.

He has now released his first book that is an invitation look inside yourself to help live more in line with your purpose and find freedom within In a powerful and moving conversation, Adam shares how his experiences have shaped his outlook and how he now helps others find purpose and resilience through his positivity.

There’s laughter, reflection, strong opinions and moments of vulnerability in this brilliant solo episode — a perfect listen whether you’re into books, theatre, film or personal transformation.

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Welcome to this inspiring episode of The Nancy Stevens Lifestyle Show. Nancy shares her packed week, including a trip to Milton Keynes Theatre for The Last Laugh, a review of Jurassic World at Cineworld, and thoughts on Waterstones’ book of the moment The Safekeep — which she didn’t love — contrasted by her rave review of The Names by Flora Knapp, a powerful, emotionally rich debut that explores how the name you give your child can shape their destiny.

Nancy also discusses the fallout from the shocking revelations about The Salt Path, a once-beloved true story now tainted by fraud allegations and broken trust — raising important questions about artistic truth and public perception.

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This week, Nancy is beaming with pride as she relives a whirlwind weekend watching her son Benji’s boy band CTRL light up the stage at Chelmsford Live, supporting none other than Justin Timberlake! After battling chaotic car parks and missing signs, Nancy finally got to see Benji and his bandmates deliver an electric set to over 20,000 people — a true ‘proud mum’ moment that will stay with her forever.

Nancy also dives into her latest book review, Lucy Foley’s deliciously dark new novel The Midnight Feast. If you love a mystery with a twist, secrets lurking behind luxury, and Agatha Christie vibes with a modern edge, you’ll want to add this to your summer reading list.

On the small screen, Nancy shares her thoughts on Netflix’s current number one series, Department Q. Expect gritty crime drama, claustrophobic tension, a stellar Scottish cast and a gripping plot that will have you bingeing late into the night.

And it’s wedding talk galore as Nancy welcomes special guest Lauren Hills, the warm and talented owner of Lauren Alexandra Bridal in Newport Pagnell. Together they chat about Lauren’s passion for creating a safe, joyful experience for brides of all shapes and sizes, why the perfect dress should make you feel amazing without the pressure to ‘shrink into it’, and how you can find the right shade and shape to suit you.

They also reveal details about their nearly sold-out Bridal Wellness evening this July — an inspiring, supportive night packed with real talk about body positivity, colour confidence, flowers, makeup, fizz and fabulous goodie bags.

It’s a jam-packed episode full of sparkle, stories and supportive advice for anyone who loves a bit of glamour and real-life honesty. Grab a cuppa, get comfy and tune in!

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This week, Nancy dives into Brad Pitt’s thrilling new F1 film shot at Silverstone, shares her thoughts on Luke Evans’ heartfelt memoir Boy from the Valleys, and takes us inside the dazzling Cartier exhibition at the V&A.

Plus, exciting news on her upcoming bridal wellness event with Lauren Alexandra Bridal and a heartwarming chat with Arts1’s Head of Vocational Training James Grimsey about nurturing young performing talent.

Tune in for inspiration, laughter and brilliant stories.

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In this vibrant and jam-packed episode of the Nancy Stevens Lifestyle Show, Nancy takes us on a whistle-stop tour of her latest adventures—from her journaling journey and crafting a flamboyant peacock feather wreath at Cerus Botanical Workshops to a heartfelt afternoon tea reunion with her best friend in Yorkshire. She reflects on kindness, the North-South divide, and shares her TV pick of the week: The Gold on BBC iPlayer—a gripping true crime drama. 

Nancy then shares her very personal experience of journaling in this week's Working With Waterstones segment featuring Sunday Times best-selling author Donna Ashworth's brilliant book Words To Live By.

The spotlight then turns to a powerful interview with Monica Ferguson, Chief Executive and Artistic Director of The Stables, as they discuss the upcoming Milton Keynes International Festival (IF:MK). Monica shares the story behind its creation, the magic of the iconic Spiegeltent, and previews extraordinary performances, immersive art, and UK premieres set to transform the city this July. It’s a celebration of arts, accessibility, creativity and community—not to be missed!

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In this sunshine-soaked episode of the Nancy Stevens Lifestyle Show, Nancy reviews two very different but equally gripping theatre productions—The Girl on the Train, featuring a surprisingly brilliant Laura Whitmore, and the gloriously bonkers Bat Out of Hell, packed with Meat Loaf’s biggest hits and standout vocals. She also delves into Sarah Win-Williams’ explosive memoir Careless People, revealing dark truths about her time at Facebook.

Nancy celebrates size acceptance and wardrobe comfort, encouraging listeners to embrace clothes that fit and feel great, regardless of the label. She shares her visit to a menopause workshop with Elsa from The Olive Collective, where lymphatic drainage and circulation tips were on the agenda.

Nancy then welcomes guest David Pibworth, founder of The Arches Theatre and MKG Comedy, for a wonderfully warm conversation about accessible outdoor theatre, bringing joy through comedy, magic tricks, and working with legends like Norman Wisdom and Joe Pasquale.

Plus: exciting summer shows at The Arches Theatre, including Jack the Ripper, Peter Rabbit, Supersonic Queen, and Sense & Sensibility!

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