The recent Coronation inspired us to delve into the archives for some of our previous guests' amazing tales of meeting and interacting with the Royal Family - and boy are there some amazing stories!

Kate and Nick Knowles reminisce about broadcasting the morning after Princess Diana's tragic death, while Susannah Constantine tells us about her close relationship with Princess Margaret. Oh, and Russel Kane tells us about the time his wife's trousers split in front of the now-King, Brace yourself!

You can listen to these episodes in full here: Nick Knowles, Susannah Constantine and Russell Kane

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Brace yourselves for a hilarious trip down memory lane this week, as we welcome Irish pop icons Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden - aka Boyzlife!

These two rascals dial in to reminisce about the glory years of their respective boy band behemoths and retell some of the funniest tales from their extensive careers. They also chat about how their families have remained at the very core throughout and how finding joy and comfort at home has sustained them through the very best - and worst - times.

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Grab your glitter and coordinate some oh-so extravagant dance moves for today’s Cellar-dwelling spectacular, as we look back at perhaps the definitive era for UK pop music.

We look back over some chats pop royalty as Dannii Minogue, Louis Walsh and Steps all reminisce about the glory years. Between them they bring surprise stadium appearances, tales about the beginnings of boy band royalty and taking regular flight on Britney Spears’ private jet… Yep!

You can listen to these episodes in full here: Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue and Steps.

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Today’s guest has a CV longer than some celebrated novels: businesswoman, chef, entrepreneur, TV personality, author and the host of what’s just been the hottest show ticket in town. It’s Dame Prue Leith!

We explore her theory of ‘revolutions’, where she believes everyone should reinvent themselves every 25 years. She also reminisces about her various business ventures - in food and elsewhere, her 13-year affair with Rayne Kruger and re-finding love as an older widow.

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Have you ever wondered how celebrities actually get their big break? Well, for our guests on today's archive special, some scarcely believable sliding doors moments have helped them no end!

Vernon Kay was spotted by a modelling agency at The Clothes Show in Birmingham - while wandering around half-cut - while Lisa Snowden dancing in a nightclub proved pivotal for her career. We also hear the inside story from Reverend Kate Bottley about how her infamous wedding dance catapulted her around the world!

You can listen to these episodes in full here: Vernon Kay, Rev. Kate Bottley and Lisa Snowdon.

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After previously appearing on the show with his Steps bandmates, Ian ‘H’ Watkins joins Kate solo for another hilarious and uplifting chinwag!

He talks us through his newfound career as an artist as he takes in the beautiful surroundings of his native Wales. They also share stories about helping each other through single parenthood and the importance of people being their authentic selves.

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Today’s selection of clips from our back catalogue focus on the importance of stage schools in so many of our past guests’ careers.

We hear about the different fortunes of pupils from various prestigious schools, including Giovanna Fletcher who secured a place at Sylvia Young Theatre School without ever even having a professional audition!

Elsewhere, Dani Behr remembers bouncing from one opportunity to the next after she graduated, while Daisy May Cooper once debated taking a job in a Christmas grotto when her early career plans didn’t pan out - but her relentless grit eventually prevailed.

You can listen to these episodes in full here: Dani Behr, Daisy May Cooper and Giovanna Fletcher

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There aren’t many actors across stage and screen who have had a career like Bonnie Langford. Across five decades, she has cemented herself as a certified national treasure - even if she’s far too humble to admit such a thing!

She sits down with Kate to discuss the highlights from her storied career, the renewed need to relieve the pressure and enjoy her work and how sometimes you’ve just got to get a little bit angry. Enjoy!

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Join us for another Something from the Cellar, our bite-sized weekly episodes where we pour out some of our best bits from our very best guests.

Today, we shine a light on women we’ve shared wine, wisdom and conversation with over the last four years. Skin from Skunk Anansie - the first female headliner of Glastonbury, no less - shares tales from her trailblazing career, while Shelagh Fogarty shares her holistic approach to life. We also hear from Fi Glover and Jane Garvey about their departure from the BBC and what’s next for them!

You can listen to these episodes in full here: Skin, Shelagh Fogarty and Fi Glover & Jane Garvey.

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This week, we’re joined by former England cricket legend turned TV personality Phil Tufnell. Oh, and now he’s a winemaker too!

Phil and Kate reminisce about a storied cricket career that was nearly knocked permanently off course by the untimely death of his mother. Phil reveals how he found vital support in his father and more recently his wife. They also remember various mishaps on stage and screen - no doubt their time on the Strictly dancefloor has prepared him for heading out on the road with Matt Dawson and Sue Barker once again!

Fancy more tales from the I'm A Celeb jungle? Check out this week's Something from the Cellar episode for more tales from the reality TV behemoth - find it below this one!

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