Reasons To Be Joyful with Gaby Roslin

For our extra nugget of joy this week, Greg Wise brings in a wooden deer...which is...by his own admission...quite hideous. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor Greg Wise, joins Gaby Roslin, for a chat about life, the universe and joy! Greg is known for The Crown, Strictly and Military Wives - but alongside his acting, he's also an ambassador for The Good Grief trust. In this episode, he talks about the privilege of looking after his sister in the last few months or her life, and what he's doing to encourage conversations around grief. And he talks about the little things that bring him joy, including planting trees and celebrating life in the small ways to the big ways... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anne-Marie Duff shares with Gaby an object that brings her joy...It's an object of feminine power and craft - and has a really lovely story behind it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anne-Marie Duff joins Gaby to talk about hit shows Sex Education and Shameless and Bad Sisters.She has had an incredibly varied career, working in film and television, and she has embraced the joy in all of it! Anne-Marie talks about working with Sharon Horgan, getting recognised in the street for a show she made 20 years ago - and she opens up about her shyness, something which she and Gaby share. Oh and guess what...Bad Sisters is coming back!!!! Woohoo! They're filming it NOW! We cannot waaaait. We hope you enjoy the chat (and apologies for the naughty words!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alfie Boe tells Gaby about the object that brings him joy... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer and West End star Alfie Boe joins Gaby for a chat about Les Mis, Opera and the things that bring him joy. Gaby gets Alfie to sing for her (and even joins in herself!) and finds out about his incredible journey from car mechanic to internationally renowned singing sensation. They chat about the West End, Vegas, opera singing and of course...Michael Ball. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we did recording it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keane's Tom Chaplin brings in an object that brings him joy. He also tells Gaby about his fishing van. Yes, he has a fishing van! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keane frontman, Tom Chaplin, joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy! He talks about touring with Coldplay, his on-stage persona and the pressures on performers in 2023. After explaining why he has snot on his trousers, he tells Gaby about the new music he's writing, the 2024 Keane tour, and how much he loves being creative. He also shares about the tough times in his life and how he's come through them. Tom is truly joyful and lovely and we really enjoyed this chat. We hope you do too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Reverend Kate Bottley shows Gaby Roslin the object that brings her joy and separates "her people" from everyone else... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Gaby is joined by the Reverend Kate Bottley. Kate is a ray of sunshine and her joy and outlook on life are infectious! As well as being a Church of England Priest, Kate is also presents on Radio and TV - and has just published her first book. During this warm chat, they talk about faith and religion (the good and the bad), the importance of smiling and how we can all be a little bit kinder to one another. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alistair Petrie tells Gaby Roslin about the object that brings him joy... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alistair Petrie (star of Sex Education, Star Wars: Rogue One, The Night Manager and many more) joins Gaby for a natter about all things joyful! His latest role is playing a Conman (in the BBC series 'The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies') and he is VERY scary in it! Gaby chats about this role and his many others - including being in Star Wars and how much fun he had on set. Alistair also talks about swimming the channel! An incredible challenge he undertook, with his wife, to raise money for a charity that is close to their hearts. Alistair really loves what he does, and lives a very full life. We hope listening to this is as joyful as it was recording it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian and Actor, Diane Morgan, joins us for our bonus episode this week, to tell us about the thing that brings her joy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Life and Motherland star, Diane Morgan, joins Gaby to chat all things joy and Cunk. They're also joined by Diane's dog, Bob! In this episode, Diane talks about working with Ricky Gervais and Sharon Horgan, her shyness, and what Philomena Cunk might do next. She also tells Gaby how her comedy career came about thanks to a telesales job... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lenny Rush (Doctor Who, Dodger, Best Interests) joins us for our little nugget of joy...and brings in quite a surprising object to the studio! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doctor Who star, Lenny Rush (and Mum Lisa) join Gaby Roslin for a natter about his incredible acting career and what brings him joy.At just 14 years old, he has already won a BAFTA, acted alongside Sharon Horgan, Michael Sheen, Christopher Eccleston to name just a few - AND - is now shooting the new series of Doctor Who. His acting credits include 'Am I Being Unreasonable', 'Best Interests' and 'Dodger' - and he discusses all these, and more, in our episode. Lenny has Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, a condition which affects his growth, resulting in dwarfism. He talks to Gaby about the challenges he has faced, and overcome, and how the support of his family has enabled him to have the success he has, at such a young age. Lenny and Lisa are pure joy - and great gigglers! - we hope you enjoy our chat... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Line Of Duty star, Martin Compston, joins Gaby Roslin for this week's Show n Tell, with an object that brings him joy... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Line Of Duty star, Martin Compston, joins Gaby for a natter. (the first guest to appear TWICE on the podcast)He talks about what brings him joy and makes him laugh, his fellow LOD stars, training for his part in The Rig and his brilliant podcast with Gordon Smart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our bonus nugget of joy, Jake Shears tells us about the object that brings him joy......it includes incense and candles and David Bowie, so we are HERE FOR IT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Gaby welcomes singer, songwriter, actor and all-round showman, Jake Shears! They talk about his new role in Cabaret, his new album 'Last Man Dancing', writing a musical with Elton John and the Scissor Sisters days. Jake loves being creative and is so passionate about his art! We loved having him in the studio and hope you enjoy listening to the chat! You can see him in Cabaret at The Playhouse Theatre in London......and find his new album on all streaming services, including Spotify(and if you like the pod - and can spare 20 seconds - please do rate and review it for us!!! We'd be very grateful! Thaaaankuuuu) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dame Harriet Walter shares with Gaby the thing that brings her joy - and IT IS AMAZING! Harriet's story is so moving, it actually made Gaby have goosebumps... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Reasons To Be Joyful, Gaby is joined by the brilliantly, funny, joyous and talented actor, Dame Harriet Walter.Harriet has had such an amazing career, and continues to appear in some of the most popular shows on TV (Succession, Ted Lasso, Killing Eve, The Crown)They discuss her various roles, her favourite child from Succession, her love of Shakespeare, the roles for women in theatre and on screen and what makes her belly laugh. Harriet also explains why she is learning Russian, and why she thinks everyone should try to learn a language.She really is so much fun - and we hope you enjoy listening to the episode as much as we did making it!**This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our bonus episode this week, comedians, actors and musicians Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Ed MacArthur share an object that brings them joy. Sadly, one of the objects leaked all over Ed's bag...not joyful! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you get if you put Gaby Roslin in a room with two comedians? Chaos it turns out! In this episode, we welcome Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Ed MacArthur to the podcast to talk about working together, comedy, duos, learning lines and how to keep smiling and joyful in a tough industry. Kiell and Ed are appearing at the Edinburgh Festival (2023) - and you can find out more about there show here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wonderful actress Victoria Smurfit shares an object that brings her joy......and it's not what we were expecting her to pull out of her handbag to be completely honest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of 'Reasons To Be Joyful' we welcome the fabulously joyful actress, Victoria Smurfit, to the studio. You may know Victoria from 'Ballykissangel' or 'Cold Feet' or 'Bloodlands' OR from playing Cruella De Vil in 'Once Upon A Time'? Just some of her many many roles over her illustrious career. She's also about to star in the new Jilly Cooper adaptation, 'Rivals'. In this episode, Victoria talks about how much joy her friends and family bring her and how much laughter she has when she's around her children.She talks about her time in Los Angeles (the good and the bad) and why she's very happy to be back in the UK. Gaby and Vic also compare the cast of Rivals to a box of Quality Streets...standard. **spoiler** Danny Dyer is the strawberry cream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our Show n Tell ep this week, Ted Lasso's Jeremy Swift surprises Gaby with something he carries around in his bag! (Think Baloo from The Jungle Book...)Anyway, it brings him joy - so each to their own! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Gaby welcomes actor and singer, Jeremy Swift, to the studio. Jeremy is probably best known for his role as Higgins in the smash hit series, Ted Lasso, which we LOVE! He talks to Gaby about being in that show, the possibility (probably not) of it coming back and thinking he was going to be sick through his hands if he'd had to do a speech at the BAFTAS! He also talks about his other passion - music - and about his new album which is just out. Jeremy is so funny and joyful, we really think this episode will lift your spirits! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our bonus Show n Tell episode, British actor David Harewood tells us about the thing that brings him joy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor, writer and documentary maker, David Harewood, joins Gaby in the studio to talk about the highs and lows of his incredible career, and what brings him joy. He talks about being broke and broken. After his work dried up and his best friend passed away, he was in a bad place, but landing the role of David Estes in Homeland saved both his career and mental health. David also talks about the challenges of playing real-life people - and how taking on the role of William F Buckley Jr (a white American conservative) made him see things a little differently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another Show n Tell episode! And this week Hayley Atwell tells us about the object that brings her joy - and why! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor, Hayley Atwell, joins Gaby to chat all things Mission Impossible and joy! They discuss her training for the film, choreographing fight scenes, the importance of props and what makes her belly laugh. She talks about how her character in this new film differs from previous "femme fatales' and about her love of the stage. They discuss how Hayley's theatre work has influenced the big-screen performances she does, and why films and theatre - and all art - should be made for the audience. Mission Impossible 8 is in cinemas now... ...and listen out for our Show n Tell episode, with Hayley, on Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our bonus Show n Tell episode this week, Minnie Driver tells us about the thing (or rather creature) that brings her joy! This is one for all the animal lovers out there... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's pod, Gaby is joined by the amazing actress and writer, Minnie Driver. As well as talking about her incredible career, and quite mad life, Minnie also tells us what makes her belly laugh. (**SPOILER ALERT, IT'S A GOOD OLE FASHIONED JOKE!) From filming in New York, to living in LA, from championing women to becoming a mother, we cover an awful lot in a short space of time. We hope you'll get as much joy from listening to this episode, as we did from making it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian and author Rosie Jones reveals the object that brings her joy...and why she looks at it every day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian and author, Rosie Jones, is joy personified!She joins Gaby in the studio to talk about the highs and lows of her incredible career, her writing, her comedy and her activism.They discuss her new documentary on Ableism, highlighting the challenges and prejudices that disabled people still face every day, as well as her brilliant children's books and stand-up.Rosie also reveals what - and who - makes her belly laugh! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer, Songwriter and all-round legend Sharleen Spiteri shares with Gaby an object that brings her joy. In this bonus episode, she discussed the importance of friends and long lasting friendships. You can see Sharleen's Object Of Joy on Gaby's instagram! @gabyroslin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gaby's back with a brand new series and to kick it off, she welcomes singer, songwriter and all-round legend Sharleen Spiteri to the studio They talk about Sharleen's incredible career, her obsession with socks, singing with Judi Dench after a few sherberts and why friends are so so important. Sharleen also harks back to the famous 'Paris Texas" incident, where the papers reported she had had a spat with Paris Hilton. It turns out if wasn't the papers she was worried about, but her Mum's reaction! As well as socks, Sharleen also loves outfits, and has kept loads of amazing clothes from the 80s and 90s. We touch on this, as well as being a parent, being a friend and being a rockstar all at the same time. Listen and subscribe from wherever you get your podcasts - and follow Gaby on instagram for photos, videos and more joy! @gabyroslin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Christmas Special, Gaby chats with The Great British Bake Off's very own Paul Hollywood. He tells Gaby all about his childhood and how proud his parents are of his achievements. He talks about his transition from baking to television and of the food travel shows he hopes to keep filming, as well as his passion for motorbikes. And they of course talk all things The Great Christmas Bake Off which airs on Christmas Eve, Saturday, 24 December on Channel 4 with our very own Gaby Roslin! Merry Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Gaby talks with her good friend Ben Shephard. We all know him from breakfast television, Ninja Warrior and Tipping Point, but he is also a published author. His book 'Humble Heroes' is available now, and according to Gaby - a humble hero is just what Ben is too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Gaby chats with actress Charly Clive, star of 'The Lazarus Project'. She talks candidly with Gaby about being diagnosed with a brain tumour age 22. Her stage show 'Britney: Friends and Nothing More' is a sketch show about love - but which of these two girls will you fancy more? It sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe and is now coming to the Soho Theatre from the 12th - 22nd December 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gaby's guest this week is the award winning judge from BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing, Anton Du Beke. He joins Gaby to discuss Strictly, being judged, dancing with Bruce Forsyth, his family life and meeting Ricky Gervais outside the toilets at an award show recently! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Gaby's very special guests are the guys behind the London Underground's inspirational noticeboards, Ian Redpath and Jeremy Chopra - better known as 'All On The Board'. They talk about how their viral sensation began, the motivation for their emotive boards and what life has been like since they emerged from behind their masks. Their second book 'Your Daily Companion' is out November 24.Trigger Warning: Suicide, Violence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gaby chats with professional footballer and entrepreneur, Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu. He talks about his unique childhood and what led him into a career in football. He tells Gaby about how his business The Turmeric Co. began in the family kitchen with his father. He talks passionately about mental health within professional football and the importance of healthy diet habits for children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of the podcast, Gaby is joined by star of Netflix's 'Sex Education' and two-time BAFTA winner Aimee Lou Wood. She is here to talk about her new role in 'Living' alongside National Treasure Bill Nighy, it's out in cinemas now. Since bursting onto the scene Aimee has captivated millions with her various performances and genuine openness about her personal life, her ups and her downs. This episode is an honest and thought-provoking chat with one of the most wonderful up & coming talents in the business.'Living' is out in cinemas right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gaby chats with MasterChef's Gregg Wallace. They of course talk all things MasterChef, Celebrity MasterChef and MasterChef: The Professionals - now into its 15th series on BBC One. Gregg talks openly about his family and home life and reveals what success really means to him. He also tells Gaby all about his newest business venture - a fitness app called ShowMe.Fit which is designed to help people lead fitter and healthier lifestyles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of the podcast Gaby is joined by Actor Jimmy Akingbola for an honest and open chat about his new documentary 'Jimmy Akingbola: Handle With Care'. You may know Jimmy from his role in BBC's Holby City, as presenter of the incredible comedy show 'Sorry, I Didn't Know', and more recently on the incredible 'Bel Air'. Gaby and Jimmy chat about his life, his career, his new documentary and so much more on this captivating episode.'Jimmy Akingbola: Handle With Care' is out on Tuesday 1st November at 9PM on ITV and available after on the ITV Hub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of That Gaby Roslin Podcast, Gaby is joined by Impressionist, Singer, Actor and 'Britain's Got Talent' Semi-Finalist Jess Robinson. They sit down for a truly open and honest chat about her childhood, her life (before & after BGT) and how her career has changed since her appearance on the show. Rumour has it, this episode contains guest features from the likes of Shirley Bassey and Liza Minneli... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Gaby is joined by the incredible Mathew Baynton, Ben Willbond, Martha Howe-Douglas and Laurence Rickard from BBC's phenomenal sitcom 'Ghosts'. The cast share anecdotes from their time working on 'Horrible Histories' and how that developed into the making of this hit BBC show. They discuss life behind the scenes, their writing process and how each of them is perceived by the public when they take part in other shows. A heartfelt, honest and hilarious episode.All episodes of 'Ghosts' are available on BBC Iplayer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, Gaby chats with Dame Prue Leith. They of course talk about The Great British Bake Off, discuss the ongoing success of Leith's Cookery School and how she first started out on television. Prue also talks about her first ever stage show tour at the age of 82, called 'Nothing in Moderation' kicking off in February 2023 - tickets on sale now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.