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On the podcast this week it's a friend of the show - the brilliant Denise Van Outen. In the 90s she hosted The Big Breakfast which launched her into a career that's taken in the West End, Broadway, TV, DJ'ing some of the world's biggest clubs and best-selling author. Denise was one of our first ever guests on the podcast, and in this episode we break her career down into 'eras'

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Time for another trip to the cellar for something vintage.

This episode of White Wine Question Time was originally recorded in 2021 - when the world was in lockdown. Dannii was in Melbourne having moved back from London several years earlier. The conversation takes in memories of living in the UK, motherhood, advice for the next generation and also Dannii's revelation when it comes to clothes sizing.

It's a really lovely chat, which although recorded at a very strange time still seems extremely relevant today.

This is an abridged version of the original conversation - you can find the original in our back catalogue.

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We're back and joining us on this episode is the nation's favourite vet - Noel Fitzpatrick. Not content with being one of the world's most respected veterinary surgeons Noel is equally at home on a stage touring his one-man show, in front of the camera (he's played parts in The Bill, Casualty and is the star of the long-running Supervet series) or promoting his many books. His latest release is a children's book 'Over the Rainbow Bridge' which deals with the sadness a child feels when they lose their beloved family pet, and finding joy afterwards.

Finding joy is a theme Noel brings up several times in our conversation, which also touches on how comic books inspired his love of medicine, how Brian May came to teach Noel how to play guitar and why Noel went years without knowing what happened at the end of Rocky! It's a fascinating story, told by an exceptional man. From his midnight gym routine to how an ice-cream scoop inspired a hip replacement technique this is a gripping conversation. So grab a drink and join us.

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Today we're joined by an esteemed actor whose extensive CV includes decades of celebrated films, award-winning TV shows and one of the most celebrated roles from the last few decades of British TV (no wonder people want him to be Prime Minister). It’s the charming Adrian Dunbar!

Adrian joined us for a chat just before the new season of 'Ridley', the incredible ITV drama for a chat about his near-five decade career that's seen him win plaudits across stage and screen. We also hear more about family life, how he likes to relax and enjoy himself - and a CRUCIAL update about the biggest show on British TV: Line of Duty. You don't want to miss it!

We're taking a summer break and will be back in the Autumn with more amazing guests! In the meantime, scroll down wherever you're listening to this right now to check out some of our other episodes. There's over 450 to choose from and they're all as enjoyable and relevant to listen to now as when they were first recorded. We'll see you soon!

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Two women are about to make broadcasting history when they become the first female full time hosts of Match of the Day, the storied football highlights program on the BBC. And we just happened to speak to them at the start of this year, so now feels like a perfect time to revisit one of those amazing conversations with two sports broadcasting trailblazers. It's Kelly Cates! 

We spoke recently to Kelly about her excitement — and nerves! — about taking on her biggest  role yet and how she’s preparing for the challenge. Beyond the pitch, she also dives into family life and opens up about juggling a high-profile career with single motherhood and the realities of raising teenage daughters. Honestly, it's amazing how she fits this all into her life - what a woman! 

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Today, we're joined by an author and presenter who proves that passion, resilience and drive can get you over life's hardest hurdles - even when some look insurmountable: it's the fabulous Dawn O'Porter!

After a really tough childhood brightened by the beauty surrounding her, Dawn's career has taken her to both sides of the Pond as an accomplished TV presenter, journalist and now hugely successful author. We chat about the highs and lows of that journey, how she found the love of her life on the dance floor of her 30th birthday and how moving back to the UK from Los Angeles has put her life back in technicolour. Plus, we even manage to stumble on some blog entries from her late 20s - to Dawn's horror/surprise!

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A few weeks ago, a true gem of UK pop music put her new album out - so we thought this was a perfect time to revisit our conversation with a woman who dominated the charts in the 90s as part of the pop group Eternal and has sold over 15m records herself as a solo artist: it's Louise Redknapp!

Louise and I spoke a while back about the heady days of the 90s, leaving Eternal and taking the leap to return to work after a 17-year hiatus just as she was about to release her Greatest Hits album a few years ago.

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Our guest today is a fiercely talented presenter, singer and performer whose voice lights up the airwaves each morning and then brings the house down each night, performing as the legendary Tina Turner. It’s the amazing Fleur East!

Fleur and Kate reminsice about first meeting on the X Factor twenty years ago, where Fleur’s journey ended after the first week. But, much like she’s dealt with other challenges in her life, her and her amazingly supportive family dusted themselves down and tried again. She auditioned again years later and has seen her career soar ever since - from stints in the jungle and on Strictly, to national radio and embodying Tina on stage. It’s deserved success to for one of the nicest, funniest and most hard-working women in the game!

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To celebrate the end of another special Wimbledon tennis tournament, we're revisiting a conversation with a true trailblazer in British tennis. She also perfectly encapsulates what it means to show resilience, humour, and heart – it’s the one and only Judy Murray!

From raising champions to championing women in sport, Judy’s journey is nothing short of inspiring – and she’s got plenty to say about parenting, perseverance, and what it really takes to survive on the sidelines.

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Joining us today is a singer and songwriter who’s gone from living paycheck to paycheck while posting cover videos online to Eurovison success and playing Wembley alongside bona fide rock legends. It’s the joyous Sam Ryder!

Ahead of the release of his sophomore album and headline show at Wembley Arena, he talks about how he survived on “crumbs of comfort” from his early days in the music scene while struggling through difficult jobs. Consistently doing things for the right reasons was eventually rewarded as he graduated from doing weddings - something he still loves - to playing stadiums, his Glastonbury debut and celebrated performances around the world. Despite the success, Sam remains the same humble, joyous soul he was before the deserved accolades that have come his way in recent years.

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