The Way They Were

For our season finale, we're travelling back to the 80s to explore the once top-secret relationship between Culture Club's Boy George and Jon Moss. Thanks to George's memoirs, our eyes have been opened to this deeply complicated love story, but during this episode we discover this story majorly lacked the 'love' part.There's no one we'd rather spend our final episode with than the fabulous curator, party maker and self-professed Boy George aficionado, Glyn Fussell! Not only does Glyn bring the laughs, but he also fills this episode with compassion as we acknowledge the shift in queer culture and representation since the 1980s and the effects of overnight fame.Grainne and Chantal return in September for another series of The Way They Were, but in the meantime, don't be a stranger! Hit them up on social media and send your thoughts to [email protected]. Thanks as always for your unwavering support and see you shortly! XXP.S. LONDONERS! Come see The Way They Were live for the very first time on September 15th. We'd love to have you there: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-way-they-were/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week our guest, the hugely talented comedy writer Tom Neenan, takes us on a journey through time and space as we open the lid on the tumultuous relationship of Elon Musk and Talulah Riley. She's a budding English actress, he's a globally known nerd sat on millions of dollars... what could go wrong? Well, whatever broke this couple up, it did the trick not once but twice. It's not often we get a couple who wed each other twice - what a joy! Listen now before Elon takes the episode down!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode of The Way They Were, the fabulous, actor and writer Rebecca Humphries joins Grainne and Chantal and if the 'rumours' are to be believed, have an amazing couple for us to delve into the world of. No I won't tell you sweet little lies, because we are heading into the catastrophe that is Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham and the heady days of Fleetwood Mac.In this epic tale of sex, drugs and rock n' roll, we find out why our love struck pair eventually decided to go their own way and who thrived and who simply survived ... although no prizes for guessing the outcome of that.So, without further ado, press play and don't stop thinking about tomorrow while you're at it! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're doing things a little differently this week, as this week's guest unwittingly becomes host, as our Grainne spent long days and nights researching the wrong couple! This however doesn't hinder the show in any way, shape or form, as Ben Miller host of the brilliant Bad Gays Podcast, brings us the relationship woes of none other than Oscar Wilde and his ne'er do well of a lover, Bosie! It would seem that Grainne had already done lifelong research on this doomed affair and Chantal, as ever, says what we're all thinking.... now, either those curtains go, or I do.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's show, writer Sadia Azmat provides us all with a story of epicly batsh*t proportions in the shape of Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola!As per usual Grainne's deep drive and Chantal's encyclopedic knowledge of all things celeb allows us to immerse ourselves in the relationship in question, and I think you'll also be incredibly relieved that this particular union is no more...this is definitely NOT relationship goals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode brings Grainne's investigative talents to the fore, as she practically went to the local library to get the knowledge on today's erstwhile loves which are brought to us by comedy writer and podcaster, Jack Bernhardt!With Jack we dive straight into the world of 1990s football, with a premiership star and WAG ... who was a WAG before WAGs were WAGs... remember the lost love of Les Ferdinand and Dani Behr? You do now, don't you! What a whirlwind that was. You'll be exhausted, but feel grateful YOU don't have to go with them to the sticky carpeted clubs to be papped in unflattering lighting. ENJOY!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rejoice, rejoice for the day has finally arrived when we're allowed to go misty-eyed at the reverie of a VERY special pair of Hollywood exes, all thanks to this week's incredible guest, the fantastic comedian, Desiree Burch!Desiree takes us all the way back to the beginning of the 1990s, when Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins were couples goals for everyone in and outside of Tinsel Town. But, how on earth could such a holy alliance fail?Well, as always Grainne's rigorous research and Chantal's encyclopedic knowledge give us all a pretty good idea of what probably went down and how then-child star Saoirse Ronan may (or may not) have been the catalyst which ended this once-solid couple.We also get to find out why Ms Sarandan is forever linked with the world of ping pong - and it's got nothing to do with the movies!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remember when we were all obsessed with the car keys in the bowl and the partying ways of London's Primrose Hill? The likes of Kate, Sadie, Pearl and that guy from Supergrass were rarely off the front pages of UK tabloids with their non-stop wild lifestyles. We were all glued to the exploits of the darlings of the scene, Jude Law and Sienna Miller, and it would seem for this week's fantastic guest, comedian Harriet Kemsley, this era is her Vietnam, as she never really left.Grainne and Chantal revel in the mess and mayhem of the bright young things of the mid-noughties and you'll be right back with them too, so get the skinny jeans and tassels out of storage, mama's got a date on the hill! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's episode is a right old Carry On, and then some, as we're transported to bohemian life in 1950s London, thanks to this week's guest, comedy writer and presenter, Gareth Gwynn!Grainne's deep-dive provides an education into the secret life of this week's star couple, Hattie Jacques & John Le Mesurier, whose public persona of respectability, masked a hotbed of affairs, parties that went on for days, and smokey jazz clubs.This episode is a lesson in what happens when two eccentrics collide, and it'll make you wish you lived in that world too, where the likes of Tony Hancock, Dudley Moore and a guy called 'Bruce' are key players.If you know who these legends of 50s, 60s and 70s sitcoms are, then you'll love this nostalgia fest, but if however, like our Chantal, you have NO IDEA about Carry On Films or Dad's Army, then buckle up and enjoy the ride, it's quite an education...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, Grainne and Chantal welcome the incredible podcaster, illustrator and influencer, Darya aka 'Tiny Moron', to the show and OH MY GOODNESS what a treat she's brought for us all, as her couple is THE essence of the golden age of 2012 - none other than Justin Beiber and Selena Gomez! Looking back on the pressure this young, hot, rich and famous couple were under, it's no wonder one of them ended up being photographed urinating in a bucket in public - we'd have all done the same.But, why did this romance ultimately fail? As per usual, Grainne has done her deep dive, and you won't' Belieb the results ... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you stan some 1980s Ramsey Street nostalgia, then this episode will feel like you're back in the days of watching Neighbours twice a day and wondering if Mr Udagawa will be selling Lassiters, but if what I've just said means NOTHING to you, then fear not, as you'll be in exactly the same state as Chantal in this episode and her life is richer for this education, and so yours will be too.Who do we have to thank for this week's stunning couple of Stefan Dennis and Gillian Blakeney (aka Paul Robinson and Christina Alessi)? Well, this is the work of comedian Gearoid Farrelly, who finds a kindred spirit in Grainne for this deep dive into the real and fictional love lives of this once aspirational couple. But, who has thrived and who has just simply survived? You'll have to listen to find out, and we're sure it's 'gonna make you feel good'.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The dream team are BACK and what a way to start the new series, as Grainne and Chantal welcome host of the fantastic 'Crushed' podcast, Margaret Cabourn-Smith to the show! And Margaret certainly doesn't disappoint when it comes to the couple she's brought to the table, the creators of Cool Britannia themselves, Patsy Kensit and Liam Gallagher. Although after hearing this, you might decide that they are definitely / maybe, not as cool as you might have thought back in 1995. Or perhaps it was a more innocent time, you decide.Management however will add the disclaimer that neither Patsy OR Liam were directly responsible for the invasion of any country... It's GREAT to be back! XSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the most romantic podcast on your podcast proving app, it would be remiss of us not to get stuck in to the season of love with a Valentine's special and in doing so, Chantal and Grainne have created their own Freaky Friday, as our hosts swap roles for one day only. Now the shoe is on the other foot as Chantal surprises Grainne with who this week's subject matter will be - and no spoilers, but it would appear Grainne is better at setting the clues than she is at guessing them.But, don't worry, you don't need to riddle your way out of this one, as we'll just tell you right now, that this edition of The Way They Were is a Pete Davidson special! Not only has this guy accomplished HUGE things in his comedy career before the age of 30, but he's spent most of his 20s dating some of the world's most beautiful and accomplished women, from Ariana to Kim K and Sally Webster from Coronation Street's daughter in between - it's all been going on, but who has thrived and who has survived and WHO does Grainne want Cher to spend the rest of her life with? It's all here...Also, the team are taking a break for a few weeks, but don't worry, they'll be back in your ears on Good Friday, otherwise known as 7th April 2023 ... see you then XXXSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's edition of TWTW has 1980s showbiz razzle dazzle in spades, thanks not only to musical comedian Vikki Stone, but also because of the couple she brought for us to celebrate.You'll be masking your excitement at the memories this romance will invoke, but don't get catty with the hot gossip... because Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Sarah Brightman are the darlings of 80s Westend... Well, Sarah definitely was anyway. This episode has the lot, royal cameos, Elaine Page and messing around in swimming pools, so sit back, relax and immerse yourself in this jacuzzi of musical mayhem... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's episode is a full-on open-topped sports car tour of the 1980s... the music, car phones and musicals of the time are celebrated in full, as this week's guest, comedian, writer and podcaster, Matthew Crosby brings us the enduring on-off romance of Simon Cowell and Sinitta to pick through.The music mogul and creator of X-Factor have had a long documented relationship with the 80s singer, flip-flopping between friendship and romance for over 30 years, and as you can imagine, Grainne and Chantal were THRILLED to be able to take a deep dive into this incredible world of showbiz, heartbreak and oversharing on Twitter for your listening pleasure.You'll come away with the conclusion that Cowell is indeed 'So Macho'.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, we have a guest who is a guru in the genre of why some relationships don't last the distance, it's comedian and author, Rosie Wilby!Rosie has written books and hosted podcasts on the theme of break-ups and so, it's no surprise that she could match the intel of Grainne and the encyclopedic mind of Chantal when she asked to talk about a couple whose tandemic rise to fame, a public shaming and ultimate break-up made the front pages throughout the 1990s.... ladies and gentlemen, please be up-standing for this week's couple... HUGH GRANT AND ELIZABETH HURLEY.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is the week when two titans of the podcasting world collide, as Grainne and Chantal welcome the star of a show which solidified their bond, it's Alright Mary's Colin Drucker! As you would imagine, the host of a show which celebrates gay culture is going to BRING IT when it comes to our celebrity couple and Colin didn't disappoint, as we go back to a time before Gwynyth went Goop and celebrate the era of Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow! It's a roller coaster of emotions, as we discover so much about our star-crossed lovers, including Gwynyth's natural ability to shoot an arrow, and Brad's facial blindness... plus, we have perhaps the best suggestion for Cher's life partner to date! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What a CRACKING start to 2023, as not only do Grainne and Chantal welcome comedy royalty to the show, but the celebrity couple being celebrated is the epitome of 1970s cool....OK, let's not leave you hanging (on the telephone) for longer than necessary, picture this, if you will, as Jo Caulfield is here to talk about Debby Harry and Chris Stein!Yes, we're taking a deep dive into 1970s and early 80s New York, and EVERYONE is here, Blondie, Bowie, Iggy, Warhol and we're all heading off to CBGB, so go home and get changed into something appropriate and tell your mum you won't be back for dinner...after all, dreaming is free. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we call a wrap on 2022, Grainne and Chantal sit by the fireside to contemplate the year just gone and look back at some of their, and your favourite episodes.And what a year it's been, from the bygone romances of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton to the on-off shenanigans of Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog barely a stone has been left unturned by our wonderful guests, but, as you'll hear from our hosts, there are still many past celebrity couples we've yet to lament and some current ones, which are surely only weeks away from featuring on the show...From the whole team at The Way They Were, we'd like to thank you for all of your support and wish you a very happy and healthy 2023!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He's been... yes Santi / Santa has emptied his Christmas sack early and given us this absolute treat of a show in which our hosts dish the dirt on the festive films they want YOU to watch, and no, Die Hard isn't on the list.We also hear about some real-life planes, trains and automobile moments in the rush to get home for the holidays. So pour yourselves an eggnog and glow in the company of our elvin hosts Grainne and Chantal.HAPPY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL! XXSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this truly magical episode, Grainne and Chantal welcome a guest who lifts the cape on one of the best-known love matches we all completely forgot about, David Copperfield and Claudia Schiffer...remember THAT?As our guest is none other than 7th best magician Sam Fletcher, he can let us into the magic circle to tell us how this erstwhile love between the world's most beautiful woman and the 8th best magician had its spell broken.Also, feel free to join in with a cracking game of snog, marry, avoid... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's episode looks at one of the more bizarre relationships of the 1990s, but rather than being an ACE pairing, it was far from LOVE ALL for Andre Agassi and Brooke Shields, as this week's fantastic guest, comedian Tom Ward can confirm! This week's romance is full of temper tantrums and possibly one of the WORST proposals on record, but by god, it's a great tale ... ENJOY!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Time to bring on the 1970s LA glam, so pull on your little black cocktail dress, light up a cigarette and hit the dancefloor, as tonight, thanks to this week's guest, actor Elena Saurel, you party with Jack Nicholson and Anjelica Houston!Chantal and Grainne are DELIGHTED to delve into this hot mess of an iconic off-and-on-again couple, and it soon becomes clear that Anjelica has the patience of a saint... a saint in a floor-length, backless gown.Although this relationship isn't for the faint of heart, it's clear these two had an unbreakable bond...until it was broken, so let's relive those heady days vicariously!TW: Please note, another of Anjelica's relationships is briefly mentioned which has elements of domestic violence.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Now, if you've already binged the latest series of 'The Crown' and are missing that royal fix, then fear not, as not only do we welcome *comedy* royalty to the show in the form of Shazia Mirza but this week's couple is the stuff of royal legend, as the gang do a deep-dive into the regal soap opera that was Charles and Diana and let me tell you, this episode reaches the parts even Netflix wouldn't dare... even Queen Victoria would be amused! You could even argue that this is the first thrupple of the series, but we couldn't possibly comment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Grainne and Chantal welcome two showbiz legendary couples to the podcast, one in the form of guests Catie Wilkins and Richard Herring, who as well as both being giants in the world of podcasting, also happen to be MARRIED!The other showbiz couple we celebrate was nominated by our guests, who aren't fortunate to have lived in such wedded bliss, it's that big. hot mess that was Paul McCartney and Heather Mills! Yes, like a warm bath for the brain, we get to immerse ourselves in a simpler time, a time when David Blaine watched the unimpressed faces of Londoners from a perspex box, when sex manuels were in print rather than online, and when courtroom dramas were existed without Twitter. So get comfy and prepare yourselves for the ride of your lives!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's the use in sitting all alone in your room... when you could be sitting all alone in your room AND listening to this frankly, AMAZING episode, where Chantal and Grainne welcome old chum, comedian Sarah Kendall.And Sarah isn't the only fabulous GUEST this week, as the couple she brings is none other than Liza Minelli and David Gest. It would appear it wasn't love at first sight for this episode's star-crossed lovers, but it soon becomes clear that they should have been a match made in heaven...hey ho, life is a cabaret after all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we have TWO guests popping up on the show, but one of them only makes an appearance right at the very end, as the dominant force is the incredible comedian, singer and impressionist, Jess Robinson! Jess' couple still hold(ens) iconic status in the UK, despite not being together for over two decades, and have since found their family fortunes elsewhere, yes it's Amanda Holden & Les Dennis! As you can imagine Grainne and Chantal were thrilled with Jess' pick, and our survey says listen to this glorious episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's episode is a real humdinger as guest writer and critic Kayleigh Donaldson brings some juicy content in the form of the former couple Mia Farrow and Frank Sinatra! Chantal and Grainne really get to flex their showbiz muscles in this soap opera worthy romance, which also floats the important subject of using sign language on cats. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here it is, the most inspirational, celebrational episode to date, thanks to brilliant guest, journalist and writer, Coco Khan and this week's couple, whose will they, won't they relationship has had us enthralled for the last 50 years... Kermit T. Frog and Miss Piggy!But just how compatible ARE they, and do pigs and frogs have star signs? You betcha sweet ass they do ... kissy, kissy, kissy!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

And they're BACK! After what feels like an eternity, Grainne and Chantal return to the airwaves for some much-missed vicarious celebrity romance. But what on earth have they been up to? Well, Grainne has had a pretty romantic time of it herself, so have a listen to find out what happened there... oh and we also get to dissect the on-off love of Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, no big deal!Yup, it's really happening and it's all thanks to our wonderful guest, comedian Brona C Titley, and no one is more excited than Chantal is to finally get to discuss the twilight of this romance ... maybe it was his love of cooking, or was it her 'grumpiness' - the rapping probably didn't help either ...IT'S GOOD TO BE BACK!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to another fantastic edition of The Way They Were! This week's guest is Esports and gaming presenter, Frankie Ward and my, my, did she bring the goods or WHAT? We get to reminisce about the romance between what are arguably the ultimate millennials, Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield, although it's pretty clear that Chantal, Grainne and Frankie are particularly enamoured with one member of this couple in particular...Emma, if you're listening, CALL US! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the BIG one... yes, you heard it correctly, this week on The Way They Were, Grainne and Chantal FINALLY get to offload EVREYTHING they think and feel about why Tom and Nicole split-up and it's all thanks to this week's guest, comedian Yuriko Kotani!If THIS doesn't start your weekend right, then nothing will...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

OHHH EMMMM GEEEE! Yes folks, the day has FINALLY arrived, when we all get to poke our heads down under and relive the heyday of Aussie soap, Neighbours and remember when Stock, Aitken and Waterman's Hit Factory dominated the charts!Yes, it's KYLIE AND JASON DAY! This is all thanks to comedian Daisy Buchanan, who like the rest of us, watched that soap opera twice a day and obsessed over the on and off screen romance of our Queen and King of TV and Pop - YOU'RE WELCOME!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's time to get on your flares, put flowers in your hair and soak-up the 60s vibe, as this week's guest, comedian Will Hall takes us on the hippy trail of the west coast when he presents the long-lost love of songstress Joni Michell and musician Graham Nash.Of course Grainne's tireless research uncovers some gems of this couple's courtship, but is this the week Chantal is finally beaten from guessing who our subjects are? There's only one way to find out...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a TWTW first, Grainne and Chantal welcome the very first showbiz couple to discuss ANOTHER showbiz couple on the podcast, as screen writer and one third of Drunk Women Solving Crime, Hannah George & star of stage and screen, Toby Williams nominate the long lost love of Avril Lavigne & Chad Kroeger for dissection. As Hannah and Toby join us FRESH from saying I do, the gang find out why Avril and Chad couldn't last the distance, how old you need to be to drink in Canada and if patriotism is the death of romance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This coupling had Grainne and Chantal jumping around their ensuites with joy and it's all thanks to comedian Ola Labib, whose guest slot is surely one of legendary proportions, because this week, we get to stick our faces into the quagmire of Mel B and Eddie Murphy's brief union and as usual Grainne's thorough research turns-up some diamonds in the rough... strap in folks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Yippee-ki-yay, motherf*cker! Yes it's happening this week thanks to comedian and actor Freya Parker, we're lamenting the lost love of Bruce Willis & Demi Moore!Join Chantal and Grainne in a mansion full of dolls worth of excitement and imagine what the film Ghost would have been like with Brucie at the pottery wheel instead of Patrick...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

YES.... IT'S REALLY HAPPENING! Chantal was jumping on the sofa on hearing the news that we will be delving deeeeeep into the world of Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes, all thanks to this week's fantastic guest, comedian and journalist George Heyworth. As per usual, Grainne's research has left no stone unturned. allowing a full examination of this doomed romance... a pleasure and a privilege, I'm sure you'll agree... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's couple provided a rather cryptic conundrum for our Chantal, which is no surprise, given that these guys were once the golden couple of British daytime TV, but even if, like Chantal, you're learning about this pair for the first time, Grainne's meticulous research and guest Lou's unparalleled enthusiasm will have you on a google deep-dive of your own in NO TIME!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They couldn't live together, yet they couldn't live apart, which sounds absolutely exhausting, but Chantal and Grainne are cock-a-hoop to be able to delve into the on again, off again, on again, off again etc whirlwind of love that is Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton!This is all thanks to this week's guest who gave us this gift is icon of comedy, Holly Burn, who as well as coming armed with some amazing stories of her own showbiz life, allows us to immerse ourselves into some old skool Hollywood glamour... they don't make em like this anymore! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's lost love lament comes from a lady who is no stranger to a podcast, it's one third of Drunk Women Solving Crime and screenwriter, Taylor Glenn, who still isn't over a 90s romance which combined Dead Poets and Pulp Fiction, Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke! To say these guys were couples goals is an understatement, but alas, their love exists only in the time capsule of our hearts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode she's a couple SO iconic that Chantal guessed their identity so fast, it was practically telepathy.... or the fact that Grainne's opening clue contained 'material girl and lock, stock'... as you can imagine, this lost love is a treasure trove to delve into and it's all thanks to this week's guest, Journalist Stephen Leng! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Although a series of technical hiccoughs and a car accident lead the team to refer to this as the 'cursed' episode, this is absolutely NO reflection on our amazing guest and the epic couple they picked for us to dissect!This week Chantal and Grainne welcomes writer, podcaster and activist Jackie Adedeji whose chaotic choice of couple dominated the headlines in the early 2000s, yes it's none other than Billie Piper and Chris Evans! Yes, WE'D forgotten all about that too, but now the memories of all that messiness have come flooding back ... join us! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's no other way to describe this week's couple AND guest but ICONIC! Comedian and political commentator Ayesha Hazarika immerses herself and hosts Grainne and Chantal in the early noughties when Brangelina was born at the cost of the fairytale that was Brad and Jen.... ahhhh simple days. Ayesha also takes us into the world of romance amongst the politicos ... brace yourselves!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joining Grainne and Chantal for this week's look at celebrity lost loves is comedian Ed Byrne, who has much to say about 80s music power couple Sheila E. and Prince! Much is made of little Prince's seduction techniques (the man says it with flowers) and Sheila's musical heritage - something most people don't realise! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we're talking civil wars, complex love triangles, winged eyeliner and weird welcome gifts. We're travelling back in time, further than we ever have on this podcast, as this week's couple got together in the summer of 48 BC! Our incredible guest comedian Ria Lina picked a couple who quite literally rocked our world - it's the iconic story of Cleopatra and Julius Ceasar. Thank you for this stunning choice Ria, we didn't know how much we needed this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Gráinne and Chantal immerse themselves in the life and romances of the luvvies who dominated the world of film in the 1990s, traversing from one EM Forster adaptation to another, and King and Queen of the luvvies were of course Emma Thomson and Kenneth Brannagh, who guest Pippa Evans still mourns the loss of to this very day...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Although this week's amazing guest, singer, songwriter Sam Preston has brought with him an epic celebrity past couple to analyze in the form of Lisa Marie Presley & Nicholas Cage, one of his own past relationships has also achieved iconic status and was a matter of time before it was featured on this show. In the mid-noughties, the lovely Sam was better known as 'Preston', singer with The Ordinary Boys, and met his future wife Chantelle in the Celebrity Big Brother House. Sam talks not only about the bizarre escapades of his chosen couple, but also what it's like to suffer a break-up in the full glare of press and publicity, See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's time to look back at a bygone romance which couldn't withstand the freelove vibe of 60s swinging London, despite one of them being an actual Beatle! Bringing us into the glamour of the Chelsea set is comedian, actor, and podcaster, Amy Hoggart, for whom barely a day goes by without her lamenting the lost love of George Harrison and Pattie Boyd.... join her why doncha!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grainne and Chantal are here again and this week's love lament is curtesy of comedian Joe Sutherland, who takes us back to the raucous mid-noughties and the turbulent romance between Linsday Lohan and Sam Ronson, let's just say Lindsay was 'peak' Lindsay during this time, but which of them has thrived and who has just survived? Listen and you'll find out... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.