These Three Things

Ahead of her new variety show ‘Still Fully Charged’, actress and singer Su Pollard joins Deborah Thomas to reveal what person, place and treasured possession has made an impact on her life and why. 

In the 80s, around 20 million people watched Su play Peggy Ollerenshaw in ‘Hi-de-Hi’. Such was her reach, even Paul McCartney asked her for an autograph.   

In this episode find out why a little paper doll holds memories of dancing with her mum and why Hawaii is her special place. Su also explains how she was given her big break in show business. 

In this episode of These Three Things Deborah is joined by Peregrine Armstrong-Jones, founder of Bentley’s Entertainments. Peregrine and his wife Caroline have organised parties and events for celebrities and the Royal Family in locations ranging from the slopes of St Moritz to Istanbul. His events have led him to be hailed as one of the most innovative thinkers in the party planning world. 

Peregrine shares why his half-brother, Antony Armstrong-Jones, had a profound impact on his life and those of others. He also talks about his love of nature - whether it’s snorkeling with tropical fish in the Caribbean or riding in the Welsh hills on his horse.

Former rugby union player Sir Gareth Edwards joins Deborah Thomas to talk about his love of fishing and what his homeland of Wales means to him. Described as ‘arguably the greatest player ever to don a Welsh jersey’, Sir Gareth was part of the team which led Wales to win the Five National Championship 11 times in 16 seasons.

DJ and event organiser Diana Dugdale is the guest on this episode of These Three Things. Diana has been integral to curating many well-loved festivals over the past 20 years at Wasing Estate in Berkshire, a place that she calls home.

In this episode, recorded ahead of the launch of the Well Read literary festival, Diana shares her three special things and why they are so important in her life.

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John Thomson is an actor and comedian whose career in television, theatre and radio has spanned more than three decades. John played Pete Gifford in the multi-award-winning Cold Feet for which he was nominated for best actor at the comedy awards. 

In this episode of These Three Things John shares with Deborah which person, place and treasured possession have had an impact on his life and why. 

In 2018 Kiko Matthews broke a World Record, becoming the fastest female to row the Atlantic solo. When she set out from Gran Canaria to Barbados, it was the first time she had rowed in the open ocean. What’s even more staggering is that only a few months earlier she was undergoing brain surgery. 

In this episode of These Three Things Kiko shares who and what has helped inspire her to undertake some amazing challenges raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity in the process.

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In this episode of These Three Things Deborah Thomas is joined by actor Matthew Rhys, who reveals which person, place and treasured possession have made a profound impact on his life and why. 

Matthew trained at the prestigious RADA and soon after graduating landed a prize role in the Graduate alongside Kathleen Turner in the West End. From there he was cast as Kevin in Brothers and Sisters, Phillip Jennings in the spy drama The Americans, and he appeared alongside Matthew Goode in the Wine Show.

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Welcome back to a new series of These Three Things, the podcast which asks which person, place and treasured possession have made a profound impact on someone’s life and why. In this episode Deborah Thomas is joined by Scott Thompson. You’ll probably know him best as the project manager from Alan and Amanda’s Italian and Spanish Job. 

For the past 17 years Scott has called Sicily home where he has carved out a career for restoring properties across the island. In this episode he shares the person, place and possession that he holds dear.

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In this poignant episode of These Three Things, Deborah welcomes financier and environmentalist Ben Goldsmith. Ben shares the three elements that have profoundly shaped his life.

First, he honours his daughter Iris, whose life and tragic passing left an indelible mark on his heart and soul. Next, Ben talks about the pond on his Somerset farm, a place of solace and healing where he feels closest to Iris. Finally, he reveals his treasured possession—a piece of amber once carried by his late father, which serves as a constant reminder of family and legacy.

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