The Chris Evans Show with The National Lottery

The Endurance Guy, Sean Conway, tells of his athletic accomplishments on his UK tour, Endurance, from Saturday 1st February in Leamington Spa until Friday 28th Feb in Radlett.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! We are back for 2025 and Dr Rangan Chatterjee dives into the new year with his latest book, Make Change That Lasts: 9 Simple Ways to Break Free from the Habits that Hold You Back, out now.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave the Vicar joins us to spread some festive cheer ahead of the big day!Wishing you a Merry Christmas from Chris, Vassos and the team!Make sure you start 2025 the right way by asking your smart speaker to "Play Virgin Radio" from Monday 6th January, when Chris and the gang return on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Evans family welcome Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick in our Christmas Eve Eve show, with shoutouts and top tips for your four legged friends!Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dynamite duo Lee Mack and Chris McCausland spread festive cheer with their new Christmas comedy film, Bad Tidings, out Sunday 22nd December on Sky and NOW.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Golden Globe-nominee Colman Domingo spills the beans on new film Sing Sing, which is out now. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awesome actor Elinor Lawless stars in the Casualty Christmas Special, on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 21st December.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wonderful James Lance brings the excitement ahead of The Famous Five: Mystery at the Prospect Hotel, on CBBC on Monday 23rd December and on BBC One on New Year’s Eve.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First class comedian Kerry Godliman brings news of her new tour Bandwidth, which kicks off in Poole in March.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awesome actor Aaron Pierre gets us excited for Mufasa: The Lion King, which arrives in cinemas next Friday 20th December.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wonderful winners Ian and Sandra Black take us back to the moment they won £2 million pounds on one of The National Lottery’s scratchcards! Hollywood star Jesse Eisenberg writes, directs and stars in new comedy drama film A Real Pain, in cinemas on January 10th!Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National treasure Rob Brydon stops by to tease the long-anticipated final ever episode of Gavin & Stacey, on BBC One at 9pm on Christmas Day!Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our favourite seaside detective, Kris Marshall joins us to spill the beans on the Beyond Paradise Christmas Special, on BBC One at 9pm on Friday 27th December.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Schitt’s Creek’s Emily Hampshire reveals all about the return of the hit thriller, The Rig, with season two starting in January on Prime Video.And Tom Grennan pops by to tell us about his new Christmas single, It Can't Be Christmas which is out now.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blur bassist Alex James turns the pages of his new book, Over the Rainbow: Tales From An Unexpected Year, out tomorrow.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spiritual educator and monk, Swami Chidananda pops by to share the love, which you can also hear via his podcast, Path of a Swami.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beatles fanatics Donnie Campbell and David Bennett are in to talk about their new podcast, UnBeatled, which is available now on all streaming platforms.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The amazing Alison Hammond has us chuckling with news of her debut novel, Bombshell, out now.Comedian, bestselling author and Emmy Award-winner Trevor Noah tells all about his new illustrated fable, Into the Uncut Grass, out now.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awesome American actor Josh Brolin flips through the pages of his memoir, From Under The Truck, which is out now.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The unstoppable Spencer Matthews pops by to announce his next Guinness World Record attempt!Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary musician Midge Ure lets us know about Band Aid’s 40th Anniversary of Do They Know It’s Christmas?, and the new version of the iconic song, out today!Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artist and illustrator Charlie Mackesy flips through the pages of the The 5th Anniversary Special Edition of The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse, out today!Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris chats to Bend It Like Beckham's Director, Gurinder Chadha celebrating 30 years of The National Lottery, which played a big part in funding the film.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The marvellous Vicky McClure helps us to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The National Lottery.Man vs Food’s Adam Richman has our tummies rumbling with news of his new show, Adam Richman Eats Football, which begins in December.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ex-special forces soldier and bestselling author Jason Fox gives us the lowdown on his Life At The Limit UK tour, which returns in January.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hollywood superstars Michael Fassbender and Jeffrey Wright have the lowdown on their brand new thriller series, The Agency, which begins next Friday 29th November on Paramount+.And top twins Stephen and David Flynn, aka The Happy Pear, celebrate their 20th anniversary with their new book, The Happy Pear 20, out now.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former special service agent Evy Poumpouras chats about her BBC Maestro course, The Art of Influence.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish superstar Paul Mescal brings news of Gladiator II, which is in cinemas this Friday 15th November. Plus - our very own Tequila Tilly and Fantastic Mr Felix chat to the one and only Denzel Washington about his role in the film!Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awesome actor THOMAS BRODIE-SANGSTER chats to Chris! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wonderful Welshman Luke Evans flips through the pages of his memoir, Boy From The Valleys, out now.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary cycling World champion Sir Chris Hoy tells all about his life in his latest book All That Matters, which is out now!Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cricket extraordinaire Jimmy Anderson turns the pages of his new autobiography, Finding the Edge, out now!Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

His royal Strictly highness, Anton Du Beke, turns the pages of his new novel, A Dance for the King, out now.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The oh-so charming Hugh Bonneville gets us excited about Paddington in Peru, which hits cinemas next Friday 8th November.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ravishing actor Rupert Everett flips through his new book of short stories, The American No, which is out now.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Virgin Radio’s very own Angela Scanlon brings news of her CoppaFeel! Trek, which kicks off in November.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick delves deep into his book, Dogs and Their Humans: Stories of Healing and Hope from the Supervet's Surgery, out now. The rip-roaring Razorlight rock the roof off with a live session. Their new album Planet Nowhere which is also out now!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hilarious, BAFTA Award-winning Daisy May Cooper leafs through her new book, Hexy Bitch: Tales from My Life, the Afterlife, and Beyond, which is out Thursday 24th October.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The brilliant Ben Branson lifts the lid on chatting with neurodivergent creatives, entrepreneurs and experts on his podcast, The Hidden 20%, available wherever you get your podcasts.Classic car specialist and patron of STAMMA, Arwel Richards gives us the lowdown on today’s International Stammering Awareness Day.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Blunt tells all about the 20th anniversary version of his debut album Back To Bedlam, out now.The Hairy Bikers’ Si King turns the pages of the new book in tribute to Dave Myers, Our Family Favourites: Over 100 new recipes inspired by our journey together, out Thursday 24th October. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish acting sensation, Aidan Turner dishes the details on the highly anticipated ensemble cast series, Rivals, out now on Disney+.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Culinary couple John Torode & Lisa Faulkner serve up some treats from their new book John and Lisa's Kitchen: Everyday Recipes From a Professional Chef and a Home Cook, out now.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fab fashionista Trinny Woodall spills the beans on her BBC Maestro course Thriving in Business.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The delightful David Baddiel has us chuckling with news of his new children’s book, Small Fry, out now!Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tennis G.O.A.T. Venus Williams serves up stories from her new book, Strive: 8 Steps to Train for Success, which is out now!Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick-rolling legend Rick Astley tells tales from his autobiography Never, out now!Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nailed on national treasure, Stephen Fry will be leafing through Odyssey, the final chapter of his retellings of the Greek Myths, out now.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The legendary Alison Moyet tells us all about her new album, Key, out now, as well as her 2025 World Tour!Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jolly joker John Bishop gets us giggling with some exciting news!Strictly superstar Shirley Ballas foxtrots through her brand new novel, Dance To The Death, out this Thursday 10th October.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil Crowther pops by to tell us about the blooming good Prestige Flowers - fresh beautiful flowers delivered 7 days a week at: prestigeflowers.co.ukTip-top TV chef Matt Tebbutt has our mouths watering with his new cookbook, Matt Tebbutt’s Pub Food: 100 Favourites, Old and New, out nowJoin Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.