Thu, Jul 2, 2020
Brothers Martin and Gary Kemp, best known for being in the band Spandau Ballet, are now starring in a BBC Two mockumentary called 'The Kemps: All True' where they play themselves as we follow their efforts to record a new album. Kate Silverton is best known as a presenter on a variety of BBC News broadcasts. The journalist, child psychotherapist-in-training and mum of two joins us in the studio to talk about the long-term impact of lock down on the mental health of children, parents and teachers around the UK,.
Fri, Jul 24, 2020
John Barrowman, star of stage and screen, joins us on Skype to talk about his guest role in an upcoming episode of Holby City. BRIT Award winning singer songwriter Tom Walker joins us to talk about and perform his latest single 'Wait For You'. His debut album, 'What A Time To Be Alive' went to number 1 in the UK charts and became one of the biggest selling albums of 2019. His single - 'Leave A Light On' - was met with international acclaim and he hopes his latest material will achieve similar success. Tom will be joining us in studio and performing live his new single 'Wait For You'
Wed, Jul 29, 2020
Kermit and Miss Piggy will be joining us on Zoom to talk about their new TV show Muppets Now; they'll also reveal the current status of their on/off relationship. Muppets Now' is available to stream on Friday on Disney +. The new series will contain 6 episodes and gives us segments like a beauty and lifestyle video blog hosted by Miss Piggy; a cooking competition with the Swedish Chef; and a high-octane Muppet Labs science test with Dr. Honeydew and Beaker. (Of course, there are also cameos from celebrities like Aubrey Plaza, Seth Rogen and RuPaul) Journalist, broadcaster and former Conservative politician Michael Portillo will be joining us on Zoom to talk about his new series of Great Continental Railway Journeys. Great Continental Railway Journeys returns to BBC Two for its seventh series. Michael once again will be visiting some truly extraordinary locations and delving into their fascinating history. This time around he'll be following a 1936 edition of the Bradshaw's Continental Handbook and taking the following journeys. Salamanca to Canfranc (SPAIN) Orleans to Reims (FRANCE) Berlin to Stuttgart (GERMANY) Palermo to Mt Etna (ITALY) Linz to Bratislava (AUSTRIA > SLOVAKIA) Stockholm to The Arctic Circle (SWEDEN) Matt Allwright updates us on the Watchdog campaign #CantComplain and investigates the company Love Holidays, who have been tagged more than any other.
Tue, Aug 4, 2020
Hollywood stars JAMIE DORNAN and SHAILENE WOODLEY join us from their homes in the UK and US to talk about their new romantic drama, Endings, Beginnings. ENDINGS, BEGINNINGS: American indie-drama Endings, Beginnings centres on a love triangle between aspiring artist Daphne (Shailene Woodley) and two best friends; the ever-romantic and mature Jack (Jamie Dornan) and wild, young-at-heart Frank (Sebastian Stan). Meeting them separately at the same party, she doesn't realise the close bond the two men have until it's too late and she's developed feelings for both of them. The film follows Daphne as she struggles to choose between the reliable good guy and the impulsive bad boy, bouncing between them both until she's in way over her head. Pop superstars turned stage actors Kimberley Walsh and Jay McGuinness talk about their appearance in the first indoor musical to return to the stage since lockdown.
Thu, Aug 6, 2020
Jenni Murray joins us in the studio to talk about her new book about being fat and the science and psychology of weight for her and for society. Womans Hour: It was recently announced that Jenni is leaving Radio 4's Woman's Hour after 33 years and 100s of interviews; her final show will be October 1st and she leaves as the longest-serving host in Woman's Hour's 74-year history. Star of Downton Abbey and W1A, Hugh Bonneville joins us to announce the winner of the #PinYourThanks kids' competition, recognising the volunteers who have helped their communities during lockdown.
Fri, Aug 7, 2020
Seth Rogen has starred in some of the biggest grossing comedies of the last twenty years such as Superbad, Knocked Up and Pineapple Express. Seth will join us on Skype to discuss his new comedy film 'An American Pickle'. Presenter and comedian Paddy McGuinness joins us to talk about "Total Wipeout: Freddie and Paddy Takeover" where he and Freddie Flintoff narrate classic Total Wipeout episodes.
Mon, Aug 10, 2020
Martin Compston - Series 1 of Line of Duty is back on BBC One for the first time since it originally aired in 2012. In eight years it has grown to become the definition of water cooler TV, with its shock twists, surprise deaths, and tense interview scenes. Last year Series Five average 10.7 million viewers, making it UK television's most watched drama in 2019. Two esteemed members of Britain's culinary scene, FRED SIRIEIX and ANDI OLIVER, join us to chat about their new pop-up restaurant in London along with how the hospitality industry is adapting to the current climate.