In part two of Emily and Ray’s walk with the wonderful Steve Backshall, the naturalist and Deadly 60 presenter shares more fascinating insights from his life exploring the wild.

If you haven’t already, be sure to listen to part one, and don’t miss Steve’s first ever UK arena tour, Deadly Live, coming to venues across the country this autumn. You can also dive into his brilliant new book Deadly: My Ultimate Lethal Beasts, packed with mind-blowing animal facts and adventures.

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Walking The Dog is produced by Will Nichols

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This week Emily and Ray are joined by the brilliant Steve Backshall, naturalist, explorer and presenter of the much-loved wildlife series Deadly 60.

Steve grew up on a small farm surrounded by animals and went on to carve out an incredible career sharing his passion for the natural world. He talks to Emily about everything from hippos and snakes to Raymond’s more mysterious wolf-like habits, as well as life with his wife, Olympic rower Helen Glover.

Steve also tells Emily about his upcoming Deadly Live UK arena tour, a spectacular, action-packed wildlife adventure, and his new book Deadly: My Ultimate Lethal Beasts, full of fascinating facts about the planet’s most extraordinary creatures.

It’s an inspiring, joy-filled chat with one of Britain’s best-loved presenters, a man who may just have stolen Raymond’s heart.

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Walking The Dog is produced by Will Nichols

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Artwork: Alice Ludlam

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In part two of Emily and Ray’s walk with the brilliant Anthony Kavanagh, the 90s pop star continues to share his remarkable story with honesty, humour and heart.

If you haven’t already, make sure to catch part one, and don’t miss Anthony’s powerful memoir Pop Scars: A Memoir on Fame, Addiction and the Dark Side of 90s Pop, a searingly honest and beautifully written reflection on life behind the spotlight.

Check out Anthony's wonderful book here and make sure you follow him on Instagram

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Walking The Dog is produced by Will Nichols

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This week Emily and Ray head to Highbury Fields to meet the brilliant Anthony Kavanagh, who first found fame in the 90s as pop star Kavana, with hits like I Can Make You Feel Good and countless appearances on Top of the Pops.

Anthony opens up about the reality behind that glossy pop image, sharing his story with remarkable honesty in his new memoir Pop Scars. In it, he reflects on the pressures of overnight fame, hiding his sexuality, addiction, and the chaotic fallout of being discarded by the music industry in his twenties.

It’s a moving and darkly funny conversation with a hugely likeable guest who’s come through extraordinary challenges with warmth, wit and perspective, and who, most importantly, won Ray’s seal of approval.

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Walking The Dog is produced by Will Nichols

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In part two of her walk with Emily and Ray, the wonderful Amanda Owen, the Yorkshire shepherdess, shares more stories from her extraordinary life at Ravenseat Farm.

If you haven’t already, be sure to catch part one first, and don’t miss Amanda’s delightful new children’s book Christmas Tales from the Farm, a festive collection of heartwarming stories from her life in the Dales.

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Walking The Dog is produced by Will Nichols

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This week, Emily and Ray are joined by the wonderful Yorkshire shepherdess Amanda Owen. Amanda popped down from her farm in the Yorkshire Dales and instantly fell for Ray, perhaps unsurprisingly given that her life has been shaped by working dogs.

Amanda shares the remarkable story of how answering a newspaper ad for a shepherdess job changed her life forever, leading her to Ravenseat Farm. She talks about becoming a much-loved TV presence on Our Yorkshire Farm and Our Farm Next Door, as well as her new children’s book Christmas Tales from the Farm, a heartwarming collection of festive stories inspired by her own life.

It’s an honest, uplifting conversation with one of the most resilient and endearing figures on our screens.

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Walking The Dog is produced by Will Nichols

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We're back in Central London to continue our walk with the lovely Charlie Hedges.

In this half of the conversation we chat more about Charlie becoming a mum, and her excellent CBeebies Parenting Helpline Podcast, as well as talking about the time she discussed pedicures with Chris Martin.

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Emily and Raymond are joined by Radio One presenter and DJ, Charlie Hedges, for a Central London stroll.

Charlie's incredible career actually started at 13 when she became a young reporter for an Essex based magazine, and she's gone on to interview everyone from Chris Martin to Justin Timberlake. Charlie is one of the most loved presenters on Radio One, through her show with Ricky and Melvin, Dance Anthems, and the Live Lounge. She's also hugely in demand for her DJ sets at festivals and in clubs around the world.

Charlie's also a Mum, to her adorable daughter Summer, and currently presents the CBeebies Parenting Helpline Podcast, which offers expert advice and support for parents, as well as plenty of funny stories.

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Walking The Dog is produced by Will Nichols

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We’re back in North London with the wonderful and hilarious comedian Rosie Jones. 

In this part of our chat, we discuss Rosie’s “deceitful” entry into the comedy world, why she loves dark comedy and we find out about the project that Rosie’s the most proud of yet… By end of our walk - we might even have convinced her to expedite her plan to get a dog! 

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Rosie is currently on tour with her new show I Can’t Tell What She’s Saying. You can can find a date near you and buy tickets at https://rosiejonescomedy.com/ 

Rosie has recently set up the Rosie Jones Foundation which is on a mission to empower lives and change minds. It is taking a stand against isolation and prioritising inclusion. This begins with two key priorities: ensuring access to appropriate, lived experience-led mental health support for individuals living with cerebral palsy and fostering community connection and peer support through events and workshops. You can read more at https://www.rosiejonesfoundation.com/ 

You can stream Pushers on Channel 4 now

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Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence

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Join Emily and Raymond in North London with the brilliant comedian Rosie Jones! 

Rosie started her career behind the scenes in television as a writer on panel shows. She’s gone on to become a household name - appearing on shows like Taskmaster, The Last Leg, 8 out of 10 Cats and Would I Lie To You!

Rosie’s never had a dog - but she’s always wanted one… and she has an elaborate plan that she’s going to enact to make sure she gets a dog in her life soon - and it can’t come soon enough!

We discussed how hard Rosie is working to protect her boundaries when she’s approached by members of the public, her approach to dealing with exes and how she realised she used humour as a child as a mechanism to combat ableism. 

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Rosie is currently on tour with her new show I Can’t Tell What She’s Saying. You can can find a date near you and buy tickets at https://rosiejonescomedy.com/ 

Rosie has recently set up the Rosie Jones Foundation which is on a mission to empower lives and change minds. It is taking a stand against isolation and prioritising inclusion. This begins with two key priorities: ensuring access to appropriate, lived experience-led mental health support for individuals living with cerebral palsy and fostering community connection and peer support through events and workshops. You can read more at https://www.rosiejonesfoundation.com/ 

You can stream Pushers on Channel 4 now

Follow Emily: 

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Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence

Music: Rich Jarman 

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

Photography: Karla Gowlett 

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