White Wine Question Time

Joining Kate this week is TOWIE bad boy, Pete Wicks. He chats to Kate about his lack of success with women, his bromance with Sam Thompson, and how he handles fast fame. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is restauranteur and TV chef, Simon Rimmer. He chats to Kate about whether he really invented pulled pork on Sunday Brunch, what it was like competing with Tim Lovejoy on Strictly Come Dancing, and whether to wear budgie smugglers on Love Island. Tune in!Do remember to follow us on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is actress Kacey Ainsworth. She chats to Kate about being in "the Spice Girls of Albert Square" as Little Mo Slater on EastEnders, redonning Cathy's pointy bra and wig for the next season of Grantchester, and raising awareness around her son's autism. Tune in!Do remember to follow us on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is the phenomenal actress and singer, Hannah Waddingham. She chats to Kate about how her daughter's illness led her to starring in the most Emmy award-nominated freshman comedy of all time, Ted Lasso, how she led the dreaded "Walk of Shame" in Game of Thrones while breastfeeding, and recounts hilarious and chilling tales from backstage in the West End. Tune in!Do remember to follow us on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Thornton relives White Wine Question Time's most jaw-dropping revelations told during lockdown, from the Minogue sisters pranking their parents, to Craig Charles berating The Beatles, to Susannah Constantine's close relationship with Princess Margaret. Tune in!Do remember to follow us on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Thornton relives White Wine Question Time's most hilarious stories told during lockdown. From the tragic tale of Will Mellor's bengal cat, to Vernon Kay's moment of life-saving heroism, to Daisy May Cooper's revenge against her catfish, the chaos never ends! Tune in!Do remember to follow us on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is restaurant critic and MasterChef guest judge, Grace Dent. She chats to Kate about her new book, 'Hungry', being a goth, drinking gravy, and smashing food festival awards, literally! Tune in!Do remember to follow us on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate in this special bonus episode is art TV presenter and curator, Kate Bryan. She chats about her work promoting greater diversity in art, curating exhibitions for Soho House, and reveals which artists were the Kimye of their time! This episode was recorded as part of the How The Light Gets In Festival, the world's largest philosophy and music festival, hosting debates, talks, and music. Find out more at https://howthelightgetsin.org/.Do remember to follow us on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is Woman's Hour presenter, Anita Rani. She chats about her new book, 'The Right Sort of Girl', and opens up about her experiences of discrimination, self-harm, and finding love. Tune in!Do remember to follow us on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is best-selling author of the Fifty Shades series, E L James. In her first ever podcast interview, she chats about her new novel 'Freed', researching sex toys, crashing twitter, and popping her podcast cherry. Tune in!Do remember to follow us on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is Irish songwriter and musician, Imelda May. She chats about her new album, 11 Past The Hour, and shares stories from her hard-fought journey to success, from her quirky childhood to performing with Jools Holland. Tune in!Do remember to follow us on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is choreography powerhouse, Dame Arlene Phillips. She chats about being honoured by the Queen, campaigning with Andrew Lloyd Webber, and tearing up the dance world through her work in the West End and with superstars Elton John, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Freddie Mercury, Whitney Houston... the list goes on! Tune in!Do remember to follow us on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is daytime TV megastar Lorraine Kelly and her daughter Rosie Smith. They chat to Kate about working together as co-creators of their podcast What IF?, hanging out with Ruby the puppy, and reveal behind the scenes secrets from Gogglebox. Tune in! Do remember to follow us on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is pop singer/songwriter and model, Sophie Ellis-Bextor. She chats about "breaking the rules" in the music scene, managing the unexpected in pregnancy, and disco dancing her way through lockdown. Tune in!Do remember to follow us on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is broadcaster and former Gold Medal winning heptathlete, Denise Lewis OBE. She chats to Kate about sports bras, having a baby later in life, and what it really took to win gold at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000, from her coach's harsh training to being inspired by her mum's determination to raise her alone. Tune in!Do remember to follow us on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is singer-songwriter, Jack Savoretti. He chats about escaping eels, headlining Wembley, and finding love, as well as revealing what it was like working with his idol Nile Rodgers on his new album, Europiana. Tune in!Do remember to follow us on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is BBC news presenter and writer, Kate Silverton. She chats about training to be a child therapist while writing her new book, 'There's No Such Thing As Naughty', reveals techniques for dealing with temper tantrums and opens up about her own struggle to conceive children as well as meeting her husband while he was carrying out a hostage simulation. Tune in!Do remember to follow us on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is Texas lead singer, Sharleen Spiteri. She chats to Kate about making the new album 'Hi' while coping with the grief of losing her mother at the beginning of lockdown, and shares anecdotes from performing with Texas, to dealing with sexism in the music industry and having her hair cut by Kate Moss. Tune in!Do remember to follow us on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week for a special bonus episode are hosts of BBC Radio 5's 'You, Me & The Big C', Lauren Mahon and Deborah James. They catch up about their experiences living with cancer and how lockdown has impacted them and the wider cancer community. This episode of WWQT is dry, because alcohol is a known cause of seven different types of cancer. Find out more at Cancer Research UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is the Madchester singer/songwriter and lead signer for Happy Mondays and Black Grape, Shaun Ryder. He talks about the ‘eureka moment’ of getting his ADHD diagnosis last year and how his learning disability has contributed to his history of drug abuse, and shares stories from his early songwriting career to working with Damon Albarn. This episode of White Wine Question Time is dry, because alcohol is a known cause of cancer. Find out more at Cancer Research UK.Do remember to follow us on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more!See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is comedy and DJ legend, Craig Charles. He chats about his upcoming funk and soul celebration of the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’, dishes out behind the scenes stories from Red Dwarf and Robot Wars, and reveals what it’s like to hang out the Beatles and James Brown. Tune in!Do remember to follow us on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is Australian superstar Delta Goodrem! She spoke all about her battle with cancer at the age of 18, her friendship with Elton John and how she's had to re-discover her voice after a recent health battle. Tune in!Do remember to follow us on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is TV fashion guru Susannah Constantine! In this moving conversation Susannah opened up about her battle with alcohol, her mother's mental health, her relationship after "What not to wear' with Trinny Woodall and special bond with the late Princess Margaret. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is Eastenders star and queen of the jungle Charlie Brooks! She talks all about her brand new business 'I Am Pro' as well as her life after Eastenders, her love for Janine Butcher and why she joined the cast of I'm A Celeb back in 2014. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is Radio & TV powerhouse and Im a Celeb star Vernon Kay! He talks to Kate about how modelling kick started his broadcasting career, his relationship with wife Tess Daly and saving an ITV producer from drowning in Florida! This episode is a real feel good dose of vitamin-SMILE. Give it a go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is comedian and author Jenny Eclair. She is back with a brand new book called Older and Wider: A survivors guide to the menopause to break down that taboo that still surrounds menopause today. She also opens up about her time on Loose Women and the career lessons she's learnt along the way! Grab a glass and tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Kate this week for a chat with actor Will Mellor, the latest addition to Coronation Street! The now Corrie star chats all about landing a role his mum always wanted him to have, family life and his HILARIOUS podcast Two Pints with Will & Ralph. This'll certainly put a smile on your face through Easter weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is Alastair Campbell and his daughter Grace! The pair currently have their own podcast called Football, Feminism and everything in between where they discuss, challenge, educate and argue... bit like they did here on White Wine Question Time! This episode looks into their father and daughter relationship, discussing their mental health highs and lows and the how Tony Blair used to feature so heavily in Graces' counselling sessions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week are two members of the band Travis - Lead singer Fran Healy and lead Guitarist Andy Dunlop are in for a highly engaging chat about their careers, headlining Glastonbury and the return of festivals this summer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week star of hit girl band The Saturdays, Una Healy is chatting to Kate! Una speaks out all about her new start over in Ireland as a single mother. She shares all about her music career, from staying at Rochelle's house before The Saturdays audition to now rediscovering her love for Country music whilst presenting on Country Hits Radio here in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is Australian superstar Dannii Minogue! She is back with a highly anticipated Fashion and Jewellery range for petite women is available now exclusively at QVC UK. Dannii speaks all about her life back over in Australia, motherhood and her little boy thinking her sister Kylie was her! This episode will warm your soul with a gentle sound of exotic wildlife gracing us in the background. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Returning to the show this week is Denise Van Outen and Eddie Boxshall. Last time they were here they discussed the possibility of relationship counselling before they get married... And guest what, that's exactly what they've gone and done! They have launched a brand new podcast called Before We Say I Do where they receive a vast range of relationship therapy, from laughter therapy to cooking therapy. They also talk about the highs and lows of their relationship so far, Denise also chats about her experiences on the Ice so far on ITV's Dancing On Ice. Tune in, this'll be sure to put a smile on your face. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kate is joined by judge of Masterchef: The Professionals and Michelin star chef; Marcus Wareing! He chatted to Kate ahead of his charity initiative with T K Maxx for Red Nose Day. Marcus talks all about working with Gordon Ramsay, his top tips in helping the restaurant industry when they re-open and his 3-course 'memory menu'. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is the articulate, flamboyant receptionist of E4's Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion; Tom Read Wilson. He is a man who keeps us entertained weekly with his charisma, beautiful use of the english language and hilarious humour. Tom talks to Kate all about his love for literature and learning, his experiences with 'dating himself' and his passion make long words accessible to all. We guarantee you'll be smiling for the rest of the day after listening to this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is radio, theatre and television actress & star of It's A Sin; Tracy-Ann Oberman. Best known for her work in TV shows such as EastEnders, Friday Night Dinner and now Channel 4's brand new hit show. The series follows a group of friends, mostly in their late teens and early twenties, who move to London in 1981 and have their lives turned upside down by HIV & Aids, spanning a decade until 1991. In this episode, Tracy-Ann touches upon her battles on social media, making it her mission to cut out all forms of prejudice, particularly towards the Jewish communities such as the one she is so proud to be a part of. Tune in for a really fascinating listen with an incredible lady. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week is actress and presenter Shobna Gulati. The star of Dinnerladies has written a new book; Remember Me? Discovering My Mother as She Lost Her Memory, all about her mother's battle with dementia. Shobna discusses her own battle with COVID, as well as her relationship with her mum Asha, and what she faced before the passing of her mother in 2019 at the age of 79. This episode will make you laugh, cry and ponder, grab a glass of something and listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kate is joined by fellow podcasters Drunk Women Solving Crime, a true crime podcast with a twist… Writer/comedian hosts Hannah George, Catie Wilkins and Taylor Glenn welcome top guests from comedians to crime writers to test out their drunk detective skills. Kate chats with the hosts all about their friendship, careers and making random men sleep on their hotel room floor... It's an episode full of laughs and LOTS OF WINE so pop a cork and tune it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Kate this week for a chat with TV superstar and judge on BBC's RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Michelle Visage. She talks all about the lockdown reality show she created with her family called How's your head hun? As well as her body image struggles and filming the latest series of Drag Race through a global pandemic. This tonic for the soul will be enough to shake off some of the January blues. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Kate Thornton is back with a BANG for her first episode of 2021 *Pops cork...*. This week she's joined this week by dear friend and fellow TV presenter, Ben Shephard. The GMB anchor shares all about his 'pinch me' moments, as well as the lessons he's learnt along the way, and with another lockdown just beginning, he shares how him and his wife coped during the first... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MERRY CHRISTMAS! As it's Christmas Day we thought we'd bring you quiet possibly our biggest nostalgia dose to date! The cast of the famous TV show; Grange Hill are here to talk all about life after school... Lee MacDonald, Alison Bettles, Mark Baxter and Linda Magistris talk to Kate about a range of topics, from dealing with fame as a child to moving on from acting into other careers. This episode has all you need to throw back the years wherever you're listening this Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE'RE ONE HUNDRED EPISODES OLD!!! Over 200 incredible guests, 300 thought-provoking questions and countless glasses of wine consumed (oops). For this special occasion Kate is heading down memory lane and interviewing the man who was by her side as she dipped her toe into the world of television, a decision Kate never looked back from. Nick Knowles talks all about the lessons he's learnt during his career and downsizing his life, as well as reflecting on the time the pair covered the tragic death of Princess Diana in 1997.Thank you for listening to the past 99 episodes, here is to another 100 episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Kate this week a real powerhouse of women's sport, Judy Murray! The mother of Wimbledon champions; Jamie Murray and Sir Andy Murray is here to talk all about her brand new Sky Sports series Driving Force; a show that explores the opportunities available within women's sport. In this chat, Judy shares with us what it's like being good friends with her childhood hero, Billy Jean King, Her journey of acceptance with the press and the moments that have changed the way she looks at life nowadays! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kate is joined by the head judge of Strictly Come Dancing, Shirley Ballas. She's in the White Wine Question Time hot seat to talk all about her dancing career, how her son signed her up to be a Strictly judge and her new found self-esteem! And remember, it's December, so MERRY CHRISTMAS! Be sure to check out our Instagram @WhiteWineQT for a daily dose of memories as we look back at our year of guests throughout this month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week joining Kate is comedian, writer and actor Griff Rhys Jones. He speaks all about his brand new venture Celebrity Bottom Draw! An auction of unwanted celebrity items, such as scripts, set lists and just general bits that would mean alot to some! The initiative that launches November 27th will be raising money for East Anglia's Children Hospices. As well as his charity efforts Griff tells us about asking Lord Sugar for a million quid and also reveals the burning question he has for PM Boris Johnson... Grab a glass and tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Labour MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice David Lammy joins Kate for a chat from the Houses of Parliament. It's an insightful chat that has it all, from running his constituency for 20 years to his friendship with Barack Obama. In addition he speaks about his passion for fighting justice, as well as addressing key topics that feature in his latest book Tribes: How Our Need to Belong Can Make Or Break Society. It truly is a fascinating insight into a politicians world! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's chat Kate is joined by ITV's Ruth Langsford! The This Morning and Loose Women presenter talks all about her career in television; from the highs and low of working with her husband Eamonn Holmes, to her experiences of sexism within the working world. Ruth also talks about her latest labour of love; her fashion line with QVC. Grab a responsible glass and tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sara Dallin & Keren Woodward from iconic pop band Bananarama hopped on a call with Kate for a well needed nostalgia fix! The pair feature ahead of the release of their brand new book Really Saying Something: Sara & Keren – Our Bananarama Story which is OUT NOW! In this episode Keren & Sara talk about the best things they said no to, their constant progressive attitude to social structures throughout their career and living in The Sex Pistol's studio. Give it a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Kate this week for an incredible chat with British rock superstar Skin! The Skunk Anansie star talks all about her brand new book It Takes Blood and Guts, her opinions that have changed over time and her idea of nirvana. She is now presenting a brand new show on national radio station Absolute Radio every Sunday at 10PM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kate is joined by presenter of Channel 5's Big Brother and ITV's The Voice; Emma Willis, alongside, Podcaster & Author Giovanna Fletcher. The pair talk to Kate over a few cups of Coffee before they pick up the kids from school, answering questions on their friendship, careers and lockdown lessons. The pair appear ahead of launching their 'Be My Guest' initiative which allows people be in with a chance to chat to speak to their favourite celebrities with a £5 donation. Grab your Coffee and tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kate is joined by pop royalty Steps! Ian 'H' Watkins, Faye Tozer, Lisa Scott-Lee, Claire Richards and Lee Latchford-Evans are dialling into the White Wine Question Time discussion from around the world to answer three questions about their time as a band ahead of their 2021 What The Future Holds arena tour. In this episode the band talk about their highs, lows and everything in between. Tune in for some noughties music nostalgia now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.