The Chris Evans Show with The National Lottery

It's Throwback Thursday so we're giving you a second helping of one of our favourite ever guests: Dr Peter Attia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The legendary Lenny Henry flips through his new book, The Boy With Wings: Clash of the Superkids, Chris lost his keys and we hear some wisdom from a monk!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.

Actual Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger tells us all about starring in Sunset Boulevard and the gang are fascinated by Arnie parenting!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.

Songwriting supremo Bernie Taupin waxes lyrical about his new memoir, Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton and Me, out now.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.

'Best voice in the world' Beverly Knight joins the team to talk about her new album 'The Fifth Chapter', Repair Shop star Jay Blades runs us through his new book 'Life Lessons', and comedic genius Matt Lucas swings by to chat about releasing his first novel 'The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas'.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.

Fab physician Gabor Maté takes us through his book The Myth Of Normal, talkSPORT's very own Ally McCoist has a Ryder Cup update from Rome, and the show gets totally derailed by a squeaky duck... 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 amazing Lesley Paterson talks about her life as a world champion triathlete alongside being an Oscar winning film producer. Also, the gang discuss going on a speed awareness course.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.

Legendary lexicographer and star of dictionary corner on Countdown, Susie Dent swings by the studio to talk about her new book 'Interesting Stories About Curious Words'. Also, the gang talks about Rachel's mug cull!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.

Dinosaur aficionado Professor Ben Garrod pops by to chat about his ‘Ultimate Dinosaurs’ stage show, Chris ponders the origin of gossip and we hear your weekend cinches! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The jubilant Jake Shears spills the beans on playing the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, the gang all have the giggles and Vassos is on fire! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Star of House Of Dragon and Doctor Who, Matt Smith has a chat with the team about his new play 'An Enemy Of The People' and Chef Angela Hartnett swings by to talk about Series 4 of her hit podcast 'Dish'. 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.

Comedian and actor Patrick Kielty joins Chris to talk about being the brand new host of Ireland's Late Late Show, we find out some easy steps on how to be happier and Chris has some amazing news to share with the team!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.

Magnificent medic Chris Van Tulleken flips through his best-selling book Ultra-Processed People, Vassos has a paragliding story and Chris and Rachel can't quite believe how long ago the iconic upside down Spider-Man kiss was!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.

Chris has been thinking about the Roman Empire a lot, the gang are blown away by Lewis Chipaldi and Vassos is considering hiring a skip!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.

Scottish superstars Texas pop by to spill the beans about their upcoming tour, the lovely Nadiya Hussain flips through her new book and Chris and Vassos have a long-word-off.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.

Fashion stylist and presenter Trinny Woodall flips through her brand new book Fearless, Chris has a life changing hack for the team and we hear the 10 commandments for happiness! 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.

Neighbours star Alan Fletcher drops in to chat about the show's upcoming reboot on Amazon Freevee, Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge has our mouths watering with his brand new book Pub Kitchen and the gang have some important Hokey Cokey news.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.

Awesome author Richard Osman has us gripped with news of his latest novel The Last Devil To Die, and we hear from the amazing Dr Ellen Langer on how the perception of time impacts the effects of disease and age.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 Supervet, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick pops in ahead of his next UK tour, Chris regales a story of fancy dress at the Goodwood Revival and Ben from the team now knows the meaning of 'jelly legs' after completing his first sprint triathlon!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.

Irish comedian Jason Byrne tells all about his brand new stand-up show, teachers text in with the pranks they've pulled on their students and Chris tells an incredible story about totally disrupting the Freddie Mercury auction!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.

Scottish legends Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill from Simple Minds tell all about their Global Tour, the team are still basking in the glow of the Freddie Mercury auction at Sotheby's, and Vassos had a very competitive journey into work this morning... 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.

Awesome actor and singer Damian Lewis joins Chris. PLUS, the gang dive deep into the Freddie Mercury auction, add items to their daydream auction wish list and Chris tells us some of the best signed things that he has been given!Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Virgin Radio's very own Nick Grimshaw turns the pages of his book, Soft Lad. PLUS, Chris is helping his friend to NOT bid on the Freddie Mercury auction and he tells us the Five Big Things that have a measurable impact on health, longevity and wellbeing. Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris popped in to see Vassos over the weekend, the team discovers how Jimmy Buffet was a secret billionaire, PLUS the awesome Ben Miller turns the pages of his new children's book! Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and the gang chat to Spaceman Sam Ryder about the National Lottery’s United By Music Tour and Canadian Yoga Instructor Ally Boothroyd about all things Yoga Nidra.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All Blacks legend Dan Carter flips through his instant Sunday Times Bestselling book: The Art of Winning, the team get excited about the Super Blue Moon, and Vassos had a very embarrassing time in the lift this morning... Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and the gang are back after an amazing weekend at CarFest and chat to Europe's no. 1 podcaster Steven Bartlett about his new book The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life!Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Nestor shares breathing tips from his international bestselling book Breath: A New Science of a Lost Art, Chris is revving up for CarFest and the team discuss how no other species have linguistics, which means budgies can't gossip... as far as we know.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry Firth and Ian Theasby (aka BOSH!) turn the pages of their new plant-based book: MEAT, the team don't rate the piece of fried chicken that allegedly looks like the UK, and Vassos has a theory about good-sounding words.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Formula 1 legends Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Zak Brown swing by for a pit stop ahead of this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix, Chris takes us through the top 10 jokes from this year's Edinburgh Fringe and Vassos will stop at nothing to get his daughter horse riding.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show Ricky Wilson welcomes friends from the world of comedy, television and literature.The hilarious Ed Gamble has us chuckling ahead of his new tour 'Hot Diggity Dog'.Super Sara Pascoe shares all about her debut novel 'Weirdo' and her new podcast 'Weirdo's Book Club'.Television legend Linda Robson tells us about going on tour with 'Loose Women Live'.And awesome Aussie Jason Donovan chats starring in 'Grease The Musical' at London's Dominion Theatre.Plus, chef and Bake-Off star Chetna Makan has out tastebuds tingling with her new book 'Chetna's Indian Feasts'.You can catch the breakfast show live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show Ricky Wilson welcomes friends from the world of music, television, sport and literature.Pop-rock legends Busted chat their upcoming 'Greatest Hits 2.0' album and UK tour.Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn gets us ready for Anthony Joshua's fight against Robert Helenius.Lead singer of Slipknot Corey Taylor shares all about his latest solo project 'CMF2'.And food blogger Jane Dunn gives us recipes from her new book 'Jane's Patisserie Everyday'.Plus tennis legend Annabel Croft looks ahead to joining this year's 'Strictly Come Dancing'.You can catch the breakfast show live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show Tom Allen welcomes friends from the world of comedy, television and literature.Dynamic duo Ian Hallard and Mark Gatiss chat about their brand new comedy show 'The Way Old Friends Do'.The wonderful Carol Kirkwood gives us the lowdown on her latest novel 'Secrets of the Villa Amore'.Legendary presenter Anita Rani spills the beans on her debut book 'Baby Does A Runner'.And the marvellous Matt Chorley discusses 'Food Week' on Times Radio.Plus the awesome Yomi Adegoke flips through her brand-new novel 'The List'.You can catch the breakfast show live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show Tom Allen welcomes friends from the world of film, television and literature.The hilarious and very busy Jason Manford tells us everything he's got going on this summer including his brand new podcast and performing in 'The Wizard of Oz'.Welsh acting superstar Sian Gibson spills the beans on her new BBC Comedy show 'The Power of Parker'.Impressionist Luke Kempner shares all about his upcoming Edinburgh Fringe show 'Police Drama'.And awesome adventurer Simon Reeve chats his latest talking tour 'To the Ends of the Earth'.Plus Pauline McLynn and Emma GannonYou can catch the breakfast show live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the last day of term, Tequila Tilly shares an excellent holiday hack, and killer comedian Romesh Ranganathan tells all about his new book Lil’ Muffin Drops the Mic, his Hustle Tour, Rob and Romesh vs., The Weakest Link and more!Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vassos hasn't eaten for nearly 40 hours, endurance adventurer Sean Conway pauses from his epic Iron 102 challenge, and indie rock superstar Miles Kane graces us on the Stool of Rock!Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear an excellent Mission Impossible fact, Will doesn't know what an Airstream is, and Chris reveals why he didn't get home from the show until teatime yesterday...Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wales' finest Rob Brydon brings news of his podcast 'Brydon &', Chris has some alternative uses for haemorrhoid cream and it's a fat special! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lunar-loving Kirsty Gallagher updates us on the New Moon, Chris reveals his favourite sandwich combination ever, and actor Aidan Turner gives us game, set and match updates on his new tennis-themed TV drama Fifteen Love.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The delightful José Pizarro talks us through his cookbook Recipes From Andalusia, the gang celebrate 'Love-In Friday' and Chris wants to train a cockroach! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast genius and top physician Dr Peter Attia imparts wisdom from his brilliant book Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity and Rob Brydon spills the beans on his role as Sugar Daddy Ken in Barbie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The inspirational Bronnie Ware flips through her remarkable book The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying, Chris and the gang debate the merits of bees and wasps and we hear some wisdom from Richard Koch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang talk all things Future Classics, Chris thinks tennis needs a revolution and Rachel cannot be serious! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vassos has updates from his recording of The Weakest Link, Tequila Tilly has a very important Taylor Swift update, and it turns out that upside down houses are a real thing!Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Duke Of Richmond lifts the lid on this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, Red Bull’s Christian Horner gets us geared up for this weekend's British Grand Prix, journalist and writer Caitlin Moran tells all about her new book What About Men?, and actress Hayley Atwell has all the action ahead of the release of Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Queens of cricket Heather Knight & Kate Cross talk all things Women’s Ashes, Drive To Survive’s David 'Crofty' Croft has the low down on the British GP at Silverstone, and we're all getting Thready!Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The remarkable Ruth Jones flips through her latest novel, Love Untold, Vassos has a controversial walkie talkie opinion and Marvellous Meera might just have the best weekend plans ever! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The delightful Dawn O'Porter gets us excited about her Sunday Times bestselling novel Cat Lady, Chris has an update from his sprout dealer and we check in on Check in Tuesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Psychiatric specialist Dr Anders Hansen imparts some wisdom from his two books: The Happiness Cure and The Attention Fix, Chris has an excellent ant joke, and the team get excited about Wimbledon (although not necessarily about the tennis...)Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The terrific Texas pop by to talk us through their new album, The Very Best of 1989 – 2023, Chris, Vassos and Rachel have a spooky coincidence and we're grateful for Jupiter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.