Reasons To Be Joyful with Gaby Roslin

In this episode Gaby chats with the fabulous Paul O’Grady and there are a lot of laughs! He chats about Lily Savage, the difficulties facing the entertainment industry, winning his BAFTA, Liverpool humour and his admiration for those who fought and died in the war. Plus, he recalls the brilliant drag queens he has worked with and his friendships with Cilla Black, Barbara Windsor and Jackie & Joan Collins. You’ll hear him mention Vera - his best friend Alan also known as Vera, Lily Savage’s sister. This chat was recorded before the launch of “Paul O’Grady’s Great British Escapes” which is now available on ITV Hub. Produced by Cameo Productions, music by Beth Macari. Join the conversation on Instagram and Twitter @gabyroslin #thatgabyroslinpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gaby has two guests who want to make the world a better place. First she chats to TV presenter and author Dawn O’Porter. She talks about the charity she set up called ‘Choose Love’ that is now the greatest source of aid to the refugee crisis in Europe and has raised £30m. She speaks openly about her friendship and grief of losing Caroline Flack. How she fought off the competition to be with her hilarious actor husband Chris O’Dowd and singing karaoke together at home. The ups and downs of her career and her new book ‘Life In Pieces’ which is available now. Stay tuned as next up Gaby talks to ‘The Body Coach’ Joe Wicks MBE. He shares how he celebrated being awarded his MBE, how fitness changed his life especially through his challenging childhood with his father’s drug addiction, when he recalls using exercise as therapy. He congratulates fellow MBE Marcus Rashford on his achievements and tells us of his plan to get fitness into all schools. Produced by Cameo Productions, music by Beth Macari. Join the conversation on Instagram and Twitter @gabyroslin #thatgabyroslinpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Gaby chats with Oscar and BAFTA nominated actor Richard E. Grant. He shares what it’s like to be Oscar nominated and the unexpected success of ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’ with Melissa McCarthy. He recalls being star-struck at incredible showbiz parties with name clangs like Diana Ross, Timothée Chalamet and Winona Ryder. Meeting his hero Barbra Streisand and telling her that he has a three-foot sculpture of her face in his garden! He talks about his long friendship with comedy legend Steve Martin and his adoration for Dame Julie Walters. He reminisces about the cult comedy ‘Withnail & I’ and how he delighted fans by posting re-enactments on Instagram during lockdown. Plus, he reveals the astonishing secrecy involved when filming ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ and the upcoming Marvel series on Disney + called ‘Loki’. Produced by Cameo Productions, music by Beth Macari. Join the conversation on Instagram and Twitter @gabyroslin #thatgabyroslinpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gaby chats to the global superstar singer-songwriter Josh Groban. They kick off by co-creating a brand-new theme park called ‘Grobanland’! He talks about being an introvert, working with Robin Williams, meeting Annie Lennox, his friendship with Oprah Winfrey and his foundation called ‘Find Your Light’ which provides all children with arts education. UK listeners will be delighted and surprised to hear that makes him laugh is UK comedy and BBC news bloopers! Plus, he reveals what to expect from his new album ‘Harmony’, a new collection of timeless songs and two originals. Tracks like, The Impossible Dream, Angels, I Can't Make You Love Me, Celebrate Me Home, She and many more. There’s a performance from Tony Award winner Leslie Odom Jr (Hamilton), singing Shape Of My Heart; and Grammy Award winner Sara Bareilles, singing the classic Joni Mitchell song, Both Sides Now.From Reprise Records. Available everywhere from November 20th 2020. Produced by Cameo Productions, music by Beth Macari. Join the conversation on Instagram and Twitter @gabyroslin #thatgabyroslinpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gaby has two brilliant guests. First she chats to ‘Strictly Come Dancing’s’ Head Judge Shirley Ballas. They talk about her fascinating new book ‘Behind the Sequins’, her partner Danny Taylor and her dancer son Mark Ballas who actually pushed her to audition to be a judge on Strictly. She discusses the challenges of being a woman in her industry, bullying and Strictly’s new same sex couples. Also listen to hear her fantastic idea for a dance themed storyline in Coronation Street! Stay tuned as next up Gaby talks to Ariyon Bakare who plays Carlo Boreal in the hugely popular series ‘His Dark Materials’ which is in its second series on BBC and iPlayer. He shares an emotional story about when he was homeless in London at the young age of fifteen, and how he went on to pass his exams and become a successful actor. Produced by Cameo Productions, music by Beth Macari. Join the conversation on Instagram and Twitter @gabyroslin #thatgabyroslinpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gaby has two fantastic guests. First up she chats with actor Russell Tovey about everything from trusting your inner voice, getting hot and sweaty under the sheets on the set of ‘Him & Her’, his love of condiments and his hero Robin Williams. They discuss his successful podcast ‘Talk Art’, working on ‘Being Human’, the astounding ‘Years and Years’, and the phenomenon that was ‘The History Boys’. Plus, he unpacks his new mystery drama series ‘The Sister’ available to watch now on ITV Hub. Stay tuned for actress Pippa Bennett-Warner who talks about the popular series ‘Gangs of London’, BBC drama ‘Sitting in Limbo’ about the Windrush immigration scandal, the female driven ‘Harlots’, working with Richard Gere in ‘MotherFatherSon’ and the amazing career advice she received from Bryan Cranston whilst working on the film ‘Wakefield’. Plus, they discuss the gripping drama ‘Roadkill’ with Hugh Laurie out now on BBC iPlayer. Produced by Cameo Productions, music by Beth Macari. Join the conversation on Instagram and Twitter @gabyroslin #thatgabyroslinpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is full of giggles as Gaby chats to her hilarious friend Keith Lemon. Discussing everything from their favourite films, dressing up for Halloween, his ambitions to host a fashion programme, his proud dad-bod, social media trolls and not keeping your BAFTA in the loo! Hear how his attraction to Davina McCall led to her securing him his first agent. He gives us a fascinating insight into the start of his career when he worked in the same office as Sacha Baron Cohen, Simon Pegg, David Walliams and many more huge names! Plus, his work on the new ITV2 series of ‘Celebrity Juice’ with Emily Atack and Laura Whitmore, his YouTube channel ‘Keith Lemon’s Doing’s’ and ‘The Fantastical Factory of Curious Craft’ on Channel 4 and All 4. Produced by Cameo Productions, music by Beth Macari. Join the conversation on Instagram and Twitter @gabyroslin #thatgabyroslinpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gaby secures an interview first with David and Georgia Tennant together! Oh, and David takes his top off! The pair discuss what life is like in the Tennant household with five children and talk honestly about how their relationship began. They chat about everything from what they watch on telly to David’s childhood aspiration to be ‘Doctor Who’ who Georgia’s father Peter Davison also played. Their hilarious BBC TV series ‘Staged’ which they star in together with Michael Sheen produced by Georgia, about actors whose play has been paused due to Covid-19 but continue rehearsing via video calls. Also, the ITV drama ‘Des’ in which David plays serial killer Dennis Nilsen. Plus, the pair speak powerfully about the importance of theatre to the UK economy.Produced by Cameo Productions, music by Beth Macari. Join the conversation on Instagram and Twitter @gabyroslin #thatgabyroslinpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gaby has two fantastic guests. First up she chats with actress Celia Imrie - star of ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’, ‘Bridget Jones’, ‘Calendar Girls’ and Miss Babs in ‘Victoria Wood’s Acorn Antiques’. You’ll hear how 'Star Wars' fans greet her in restaurants and how she kept fit during lockdown! Plus, her brilliant comedy series ‘Better Things’ about a single parent actress juggling the pressures of working in Hollywood, written, directed and starring Pamela Adlon, available on BBC iPlayer. Also, the beautiful film ‘Love Sarah’, a feelgood drama about opening a bakery in memory of her daughter which is available to stream on demand. Stay tuned as Gaby catches up with actor Himesh Patel - star of 'EastEnders', Danny Boyle’s 'Yesterday' and this year’s blockbuster Christopher Nolan’s 'TENET'. He tells some amazing tales of auditioning while doing his GCSEs and how he ended up in A&E after a phone call from Danny Boyle! Produced by Cameo Productions, music by Beth Macari. Join the conversation on Instagram and Twitter @gabyroslin #thatgabyroslinpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gaby chats to long-time friend Robbie Williams. The episode is full of laughter as Gaby and Robbie get the giggles sharing stories. As well as chuckling about falling down a manhole in Stoke on Trent, Robbie talks openly about his happiness, admiration of Ant & Dec and how walking has changed his life. Contains swearing and drug references. Produced by Cameo Productions, music by Beth Macari. Join the conversation on Instagram and Twitter @gabyroslin #thatgabyroslinpodcast You can listen to Robbie and wife Ayda’s podcast ‘At home with the Williamses’ wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this first episode Gaby is joined by acting royalty Dame Judi Dench and her actress daughter Finty Williams. It’s a fun filled chat including their love of sea otters, as well as Judi’s penchant for learning a new fact daily with her favourite TV programmes ‘Pointless’, ‘University Challenge’, ‘Tipping Point’, and ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’! Both Dame Judi and Finty speak of their admiration for Morgan Freeman and one of the people Judi would most like to meet - Labour Party Leader Sir Keir Starmer. Produced by Cameo Productions, music by Beth Macari. Join the conversation on Instagram and Twitter @gabyroslin #thatgabyroslinpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TV and Radio’s Gaby Roslin is here with a brand new podcast and it's the party everyone is invited to! These days you can find a podcast on anything from skinning a fish to baking banana bread – Gaby’s chats are all about having a good time, celebrating positivity and spreading kindness. She'll bring you closer to the stars you've admired for years from Dame Judi Dench to Robbie Williams - there’s no one better placed to take you into the heart of showbiz. No need to RSVP, just hit subscribe and never miss an episode of fun-filled loveliness! Produced by Cameo Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.