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The simply sublime Sheridan Smith spills the beans her new thriller series, The Castaways, available from Boxing Day exclusively on Paramount Plus.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musician Jon Batiste dishes the details on the new Netflix film American Symphony, out now, and comedian Chris McCausland will have news of his brand new tour: Yonks, which kicks off in Banbury next month.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welsh wonder Rob Brydon has us feline festive with news of new animated film Tabby McTat, on BBC One at 2.35pm on Christmas Day.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darling duo Jack Savoretti & Katherine Jenkins serenade us live from the Top of the Tower, for a very special Yule of Rock!Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sensational Scot Kevin Bridges has us in stitches with news of his Overdue Catch-Up show, and awesome actor James Nesbitt gets us in the Christmas spirit ahead of new film, The Heist Before Christmas, on Sky Max at 8pm on Christmas Eve.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lunar loving Kirsty Gallagher spills the beans on what the final New Moon of 2023 has in store for us, and friend of the show Mark from Scarbados shaves his beard off live on air, all in aid of My Black Dog.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super spaceman Sam Ryder spills the beans on his brand new Christmas song, You're Christmas To Me, and awesome actor James Lance gets us excited about new BBC TV series, The Famous Five!Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brilliant British actor Charlie Hunnam spills the beans on new sci-fi flick Rebel Moon and the marvellous Mark Wogan lifts the lid on his brand new podcast, Spooning.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks tells us all about The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks at London’s Lightroom.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenter and drinks expert Olly Smith flips through his new book, World Cocktail Atlas!Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Succession superstar Brian Cox shares wisdom from his BBC Maestro acting course.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The actual face of football Jeff Stelling lifts the lid on joining the talkSPORT lineup from this Monday 4th December, hosting Breakfast every Monday & Tuesday.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The delightfully daring Derren Brown shares all the tricks of his show Unbelievable at London’s Criterion Theatre.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The super Squeeze serenade us at the Top of the Tower, celebrating their 50th anniversary!Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professional Strong Men and brothers Tom and Luke Stoltman lift the lid on their impressive careers and the competitions ahead!Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio.The one with World's Strongest Brothers: Tom and Luke Stoltman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wonderful Hannah Waddingham waxes lyrical all about her Christmas Special: Home For Christmas on Apple TV+, and giant comedian Tom Davis tells us about his Underdog tour and starring in the new Wonka movie!Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The stunning voice of Emeli Sandé serenades the Top of the Tower and tells us about her new album, How Were We To Know?, and actor Jason Isaacs tells all about channelling Cary Grant in new biopic drama series Archie for ITVX.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hilarious Dawn French has us in stitches and rom-com king Richard Curtis has us in the mood for Christmas, Actually.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ska pop legends Madness pop by to spill the beans on their 13th album, Theatre Of the Absurd Presents C’est La Vie.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saturday Kitchen’s very own Matt Tebbutt shares his festive foodie tips and answers some listener questions.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris announces Ryan Tubridy as the new host of mid-mornings on Virgin Radio UK from 10-1pm starting in January 2024. Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frontman of legendary reggae group UB40, Ali Campbell and top doc, Rangan Chatterjee both rev us up for CarFest 2024!Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cheeky chap Stephen Mulhern has us excited about hosting the revival of Deal or no Deal.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Co-founder & CEO Chris Sheldrick gives us the lowdown on what3words - a game changing global address system.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Country queen LeAnn Rimes spills the beans on her One Night Only show at London’s O2 and super singer-songwriter Passenger tells us about the 10th anniversary edition of his album, All The Little Lights.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England Women’s football manager Sarina Weigman shares the secrets of her success from her new book What It Takes.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music maestro Giles Martin pops by to chat all about producing the final ever Beatles song, Now and Then.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musician Tom Walker spills the beans on his new single, Freaking Out, as well as his upcoming album, and performing in a cave!Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cornish cook Rick Stein flips through his latest book, Simple Suppers, and English cricketing legend Stuart Broad bowls us over with stories from his new autobiography, Broadly Speaking.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

King of the ballroom Anton Du Beke leafs through his latest romance novel, The Paris Affair, and the Smiths’ Johnny Marr tells us about his, Spirit Power: The Best of Johnny Marr, and his book Marr's Guitars. Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National treasure Stephen Fry tells the team about 'Mythos: The Illustrated Story' and Actor Tom Chambers joins us to talk all things 'Elf: The Musical'.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The awesome Ashley Jensen pops by to tell us all about starring in series 8 of Shetland!Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Call The Midwife’s Helen George tells all about treading the boards in The King and I, which is touring the UK ahead of its return to the West End from January 2024.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beloved multi-million copy selling Aussie home-cook Donna Hay turns the pages of her new recipe book, Even More Basics to Brilliance.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Supervet Professor Noel Fitzpatrick turns the pages of his moving new book, Keira and Me and The Hairy Bikers make our mouths water with their new cookbook, Ultimate Comfort Food.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The stand up gent Jack Whitehall discusses his Settle Down tour and the electric Ed Gamble turns the pages of his memoir: Glutton: The Multi-Course Life of a Very Greedy Boy!*Trigger warning* this show discusses disordered eating Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actual Hollywood superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger shares his rules for life from his new book: Be Useful: Seven Tools For Life.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Romesh Ranganathan tells all about the new series of A League Of Their Own and his 76-date UK tour, Hustle, plus the motoring-mad Richard Hammond fills us in on the latest series of Richard Hammond's Workshop.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Astronaut Tim Peake takes us out of this world with his new book, Space: The Human Story.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian and best-selling children's author David Walliams shares the story behind his latest children’s novel The Blunders, Geordie comedian Ross Noble joins us ahead of his Jibber Jabber Jamboree UK tour, and Gig in the Gardener and CarFest favourite James Blunt plays live with new music from his album Who We Used To Be.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The legendary Eric Cantona tells us all about his brand new EP, I’ll Make My Own Heaven.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welsh actor and singer Luke Evans has news of treading the boards in Backstairs Billy, Vassos won't let go of his turtle fact, and the Wombles might be coming back!Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The awesome Rick Astley tells us all about his new album, Are We There Yet?, and brilliant Buddhist monk Gelong Thubten imparts wisdom from his new book, Handbook for Hard TimesJoin Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entrepreneur podcaster extraordinaire Shane Parrish tells us all about his new book: Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results, and Steve Denyer and Sinead give us all the gossip from the opening nights of Madonna's Celebration World Tour!Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

McFly’s Tom Fletcher pops in to chat about his brand-new kids book, A Christmasaurus Carol, the wonderful Helen Skelton flips through her memoir, In My Stride: Lessons Learned Through Life and Adventure, and Scouting for Girls spill the beans on their brand new album, The Place We Used to Meet.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spice Girl Geri Halliwell-Horner leafs through the girl-power pages of her children's novel: Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen, Strictly’s Shirley Ballas spills the beans on her novel: Murder on the Dancefloor, out today, and it's another Christmas Thursday at the Top of the Tower!Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music maestros Brett Anderson and James Dean Bradfield spill the beans on Suede and Manic Street Preachers' upcoming co-headlining UK tour, Chris is all for matinee concerts and the gang tell their favourite jokes.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy talk us through the book version of their chart-topping podcast: The Therapy Crouch: In Search of Happy (N)ever After, Vassos tries to work out whether he's an embarrassing dad, and Chris thinks that 'Shoe Subscriptions' are the future...  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gorgeous Gaby Roslin pops by to flip through her brand new book Spread the Joy, Chris gets his sound effects muddled up and we hear your cinches of the week!Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedy legend Frank Skinner lifts the lid on his new stand-up show, 30 Years of Dirt, and one half of Eurythmics, Dave Stewart, tells all about his new 40th Anniversary tour, as well as his musical, The Time Traveller’s Wife.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.