White Wine Question Time

If you had a radio in the 1980s, 90s or 00s, you’ll recognise this man’s voice in a heartbeat: it’s Simply Red frontman, Mick Hucknall!

He joins Kate for a chat about the band’s new album Time and how he’s always maintained a healthy balance between work and family. They also talk about the joys of parenthood and how Mick’s father raising him singlehandedly instilled both a determiend resilience and his love for music!

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We're back with a slightly different trip into the cellar this week, as we thought today was a perfect time to dedicate an entire archive episode to the woman of the moment: Hannah Waddingham!

Hannah first came on the show in 2021 where she went round Kate's for a curry and a few glasses of wine. They chatted about her long and arduous road to deserved mainstream success, from treading the boards in the West End to wowing Jason Sudeikis at her first Ted Lasso audition. She's hilarious, thoughtful and downright fabulous! 

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Joining us this week is an actor, cook, author and podcaster who’s a dab hand at seemingly whatever she fancies: it’s the hilarious Fay Ripley!

Kate and Fay talk about how parenting changes over your children’s years and how important it is to nurture friendships into adulthood. Fay also brings some hilarious tales from before - and during - her storied career. I mean, have you ever tried to get a mortgage while working full-time as a clown?

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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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