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Mysterious man Peter Andre flips through his new children's book Super Space Kids, Vassos shares why he can't stand the taste of raw tomatoes, and Chris' son Noah is suddenly very old!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 magnificent Melanie Sykes flips through her new book Illuminated, Chris spills the beans on his trip to This Morning and the gang consider getting a tattoo.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 gets heated about which biscuits are best for dunking, Chris ponders a Crystal Maze and Countdown crossover, and the team go wild about weeds with the help of Sheila Das from RHS Wisley.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 Vassos are buzzing after the London Marathon, the gang take us on a tour of the all time greatest Eurovision songs and we're all very excited about Wrexham's recent promotion.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.

Directing don Dexter Fletcher shares news of his new Apple TV+ rom-com Ghosted, director of the TCS London Marathon Hugh Brasher gets us warmed up ahead of Sunday's race, and there's a very special surprise on the show!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.

Actual One Direction-er Niall Horan pops by to spills the beans on his latest single, Heaven, Chris fills us in on his hair wash regimen and the gang chat about which movie house they'd like to live in.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.

Doctor duo Robert Waldinger & Marc Schulz from Harvard University share some eye-opening facts from their new book The Good Life, the team are confused why King Charles' reign is called 'Carolean', and Chris wonders what Terrific Tilly has been putting in his drinks... 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 legendary Lenny Henry tells us about his new one-man show, August in England, Rachel is back from her Easter Hols and Aussie Jayne spills the beans on her annual hair straighten.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' son Eli gives us the latest Harry Potter update, the gang learn how to pronounce Rob McElhenney's name and Scott Mitchell stops by to rest his legs ahead of the 2023 London Marathon. 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.

Awesome Aussie Tim Minchin tells all about his musical Groundhog Day, Vassos gets confused between a Kia and Ikea, and Sinead gets distracted by her freshly washed cardigan...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 brilliant Ben Elton shares news of the return of We Will Rock You this summer, we find out why Rod Stewart has been filling in potholes, and Chris shares what links Vassos, Succession, the Pyramids, Michael Jordan's trainers, and AI...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 excited about life, Vassos has an issue with Michael Jordan's trainers and Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett chat about their delicious podcast, Dish.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 gang catch up after their Easter holidays, Chris is devastated by the news of Taylor Swift's break up and Alex Jones spills the beans on her new show, The Reunion Hotel.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 ponders why the date of Easter changes each year, we hear from the world record-breaking 'Boy In The Tent' Max Woosey, and Greg Davies spills the beans on the brand new series of The Cleaner.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris wonders whether Vassos is the reason Amsterdam is asking British tourists to stay away, he finally learns what actually killed the dinosaurs, and the team get incredibly excited about shopping for homewares. 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 chats to meditation master Deepak Chopra, Vassos doesn't know the Greek national anthem, and we meet the owner of the cat with the Scouse accent! 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 team discuss the Pope's new AI puffer jacket, we find out that cheese and chocolate is actually quite a popular combination, and Chris' house is unwittingly in a new BBC drama!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.

Acting royalty Charles Dance spills the beans on his new show Rabbit Hole, the team try to work out whether sweat can reduce stress, and Chris gets excited about the new series of Succession.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 talks about Harry Kane's record-breaking goal, the two Snoop Dogg stories, your cinches of the week and the gang have got that Friday-feeling!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.

Rachel Parris flips through her debut book Advice from Strangers, Chris ponders the possibility of life on Mars and the gang have got that Friday-eve feeling!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 from Conde Nast Britain MD Albert Read on his new book 'The Imagination Muscle', Chris takes issue with a list of the UK's top ten pies, and Vassos gives his very best tribute to Motörhead Day.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 chats to Sarah Warley, the genius behind The Key Clinic, on how we can best support our children, Vassos wants to take Caroline for a gong bath, and Chris shares the best piece of advice he's heard to diffuse an argument.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 discovers his new Tesla has a 'Ludicrous Mode', Sinead had the best weekend ever and the gang ask themselves 'What would Taylor Swift do?'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 gang jump into Jumpsuit Friday, Chris spills the beans on the upcoming London Marathon and John Simm pops in to chat about the third series of Grace.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.

Superstar Paris Hilton turns the pages of her new memoir PARIS, Rachel gives us all the gossip on Taskmaster, and Vassos had an early morning bike race on his way into work... Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers.Content warning: This episode contains discussion of abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Master of the moon Kirsty Gallagher flips through her new book Sacred Seasons, Vassos interrupts some frogs having a private moment and Chris causes mischief at The One Show.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.

Communications expert Thomas Erikson shares tips from his book Surrounded By Idiots, Chris tries to find out where Gary Lineker bought his jacket from, and Mark Wogan shares some roadkill recipes...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.

Funnyman Frank Skinner drops in to tell us all about Skinner and Mina’s Literary Road Trip, Rachel makes a rare Monday appearance, and Vassos reveals the slogan that he'd use if he ever started a company...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.

Rugby hero Lawrence Dallaglio pops by to chat about his new Prime Video series Live Italian, we celebrate International Bagpipe Day, and Vassos continues to order a decaf macchiato (much to the dismay of the team)...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 hysterical Eddie Izzard spills the beans on her upcoming live shows, Chris finally gets to the bottom of the Jedward mystery and the gang are very jealous of Alan Brazil's trip to Cheltenham.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.

Natalie Imbruglia drops in to help mark International Women's Day, Vassos questions why speed bumps are called speed bumps, and it's very snowy outside!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.

Incredible listener James Smith shares his remarkable story, Chris takes us through his blood test results and Vassos plays his unusual alarm.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 sensational Sanjeev Bhaskar chats about the latest series of Unforgotten, the team channel their inner Kylie and Jason and Chris declares he actually quite likes rats.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.

It's the morning after the team's night out at the My Black Dog Big Bash, Chris won't stop singing along to Chuck Berry, and we hear from acting legend Simon Pegg about his work with the Disasters Emergency Committee.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.

With Alex Horne taking on a wrestling match at the weekend, we try to work out his wrestling name, Chris' coffee cup dissolves before his very eyes, and we hear from sleep expert Karina Antram on how we can 'Fix Our Fatigue'...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 has finally got his hands on some Prime Energy drink, the team discover the etymology of the word 'Slay', and Vassos' way of remembering listeners' names is rumbled...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.

In this podcast special, Chris Evans speaks to the one and only Richard Curtis about London's 4-day comedy festival ‘Just for Laughs’ and how you can potentially win the Queen's former car while raising money for this year's Comic Relief.You can catch Chris and the team 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 we welcome friends from the world of film, television, music and literature.Directing and writing superstar Richard Curtis chats all things Comic Relief and London's 4-day 'Just For Laughs' comedy festival.Scissor Sisters' frontman Jake Shears discusses his brand new single 'Too Much Music' from his upcoming album 'Last Man Dancing'.And the wonderful Vex King unleashes his wisdom with his latest book "Closer To Love: How to Attract the Right Relationships and Deepen Your Connections".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.Richard Curtis - 00:38Jake Shears - 07:30Vex King - 13:25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast special, Chris Evans speaks to Scissor Sisters lead singer Jake Shears about his incredible musical career, how he feels performing on stage and his brand new single ‘Too Much Music’ from his new album ‘Last Man Dancing’.You can catch Chris and the team 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.

In this podcast special, Chris Evans speaks to country music superstar Shania Twain about her legendary career, upcoming worldwide tour and brand new album ‘Queen of Me’.You can catch Chris and the team 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 we welcome friends from the world of film, television, comedy and sport.The hilarious Johnny Vegas reveals all about his beautiful 'Field of Dreams' glamping site at Melbourne Hall in Derby.Awesome American actresses Kathryn Newton & Evangeline Lilly chat the latest instalment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'.Legendary comedic acting talent Eugene Levy discusses his new Apple TV+ show 'The Reluctant Traveller'.And British acting star Leial Farzad tells all about her thrilling new BBC One show 'Better'.Plus Matt Forde, Cian Ducrot, Courtney Lawes and Dan Biggar!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.Johnny Vegas - 00:54Kathryn Newton & Evangeline Lilly - 07:30Eugene Levy - 15:13Leila Farzad - 21:27Matt Forde - 29:01Courtney Lawes & Dan Biggar - 34:58Cian Ducrot - 48:13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show we welcome friends from the world of music, comedy and literature.The one and only Shania Twain spills the beans on her upcoming worldwide tour and her new album 'Queen of Me'.Funnyman Tom Davis brings news of his next standup show 'Underdog'.The delightful Professor Dacher Keltner chats his wonderful book 'Awe: The Transformative Power of Everyday Wonder'.And psychology professor Richard Wiseman dishes out the details on his brand new podcast 'On My Mind'.Plus Jay Shetty and Hari Budah Magar.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.Shania Twain - 00:35Tom Davis - 07:50Dacher Keltner - 15:26Richard Wiseman - 22:52Jay Shetty - 30:03Hari Budah Magar - 37:19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast special Chris Evans chats to bestselling author, smash hit podcaster and former monk Jay Shetty about his latest book ‘8 Rules for Love’ which help readers to develop the skills to practise and nurture love.You can catch Chris and the team 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 we welcome friends from the world of food, film, television and literature.The hilarious Ed Gamble shares all about series 18 of 'The Great British Menu'.Legendary actor Richard E. Grant chats his wonderful audiobook version of 'With Nails: The Film Diaries of Richard E. Grant'.Baking businesswoman Prue Leith tells us about her first-ever live stage tour 'Nothing In Moderation'.And the wonderful Aussie Adam Hills discusses his latest Children's book 'Rockstar Detective, Murder at the Movies'.Plus Mrs Hinch and Gennaro Contaldo.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.Ed Gamble - 00:35Richard E. Grant - 07:48Prue Leith - 15:12Adam Hills - 23:38Mrs Hinch - 30:32Gennaro Contaldo - 38:16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast special Chris Evans chats to the one and only Richard E. Grant about his legendary acting career highlighted in the new audiobook version of his 1996 best-selling book 'With Nails: The Film Diaries of Richard E. Grant'.You can catch Chris and the team 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 we welcome friends from the world of film, television, and literature all brought to you with our new friends at Cinch.Footy duo Matt Lucas and Elis James chat their brilliant Sky Max show 'Fantasy Football League'.Acting superstar Rupert Grint tells us about his brand new M. Night Shyamalan horror film 'Knock at the Cabin'.The wonderful Joel Dommett discusses the latest series of 'The Masked Singer'.And presenting sensation Phil Rosenthal talks about his brand new Netflix series and accompanying book 'Somebody Feed Phil'.Plus Alex Jones, Johann Hari, Roxie Nafousi, Alana Macfarlane-Kempner and Lisa MacfarlaneYou 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.Matt Lucas and Elis James - 00:38Rupert Grint - 07:30Joel Dommett - 15:02Phil Rosenthal - 22:21Alana Macfarlane-Kempner and Lisa Macfarlane - 29:36Alex Jones - 36:44Johann Hari - 43:54Roxie Nafousi - 50:11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show we welcome friends from the world of film, television and health.Hollywood legends Brendan Fraser and Darren Aronofsky chat about their incredible new film 'The Whale'.Awesome actress Amanda Abbington gives us the lowdown on her brand new sitcom 'The Family Pile'.Rugby royalty James Haskell spills the beans on his upcoming UK tour 'Sex, Tries and Videotapes'.Sleep specialist Russell Foster flicks through his brilliant book 'Life Time'.And the wonderful food guru Dr Rupy Aujla discusses his latest cookbook 'Dr Rupy Cooks'. 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.Brendan Fraser and Darren Aronofsky - 00:30Amanda Abbington - 07:30James Haskell - 14:52Russell Foster - 22:35Dr Rupy Aujla - 29:23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show we welcome friends from the world of music, television and comedy.Real-life action man Ross Kemp chats the return of his BBC One gameshow 'Bridge of Lies'.The hilarious Jack Dee tells us about 'Hancock: Very Nearly an Armful', a documentary about Brummie comedian Tony Hancock.Loveable funnyman Mark Watson shares all about his brand new online 'Access Comedy Festival'.And the latest member of the Virgin Radio team Ricky Wilson joins us to discuss starting his new Drivetime show!Plus Dr Rangan Chatterjee and Gaz Coombes.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.Ross Kemp - 00:27Jack Dee - 08:11Mark Watson - 15:53Ricky Wilson - 23:24Dr Rangan Chatterjee - 28:58Gaz Coombes - 35:48 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show Tom Allen sits in for Chris and welcomes friends from the world of film, television and comedy.The hilarious duo of Josh Widdicombe and Nish Kumar share all about their new Sky Max show 'Hold the Front Page'.British television royalty Fern Britton tells us about her new series 'No Place Like Home'.Wonderful actor Ralf Little chats the latest series of BBC One's 'Death In Paradise'.And 'Call the Midwife' superstar Helen George discusses returning to the show for its 12th series.Plus Mark Bonnar and Melissa George.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. Josh Widdicombe & Nish Kumar - 00:29Fern Britton - 07:11Ralf Little - 15:05Helen George - 21:56Mark Bonnar - 28:37Melissa George - 36:49 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show we welcome friends from the world of film, television, music and comedy.The one and only legendary actor Tom Hanks chats his latest film 'A Man Called Otto'.Musical genius Bono discusses his new book 'Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story'.The hilarious Jo Brand tells us about starring in 'Christmas Carole', Sky Max's reimagining of the classic Charles Dicken's story.And the always brilliant Rob Brydon discusses 'The Smeds and the Smoos' airing Christmas Day on BBC One.Plus James Purefoy, Sally Lindsay, Trudie Styler, Tom Kerridge and Ricky Wilson.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.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!Tom Hanks - 00:40Bono - 07:28Jo Brand - 14:45Rob Brydon - 22:24James Purefoy - 29:52Sally Lindsay - 37:08Trudie Styler - 42:26Tom Kerridge - 50:01Ricky Wilson - 57:05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.