White Wine Question Time
Kate Thornton 535 episodes Nov 12, 2026
Kate Thornton's White Wine Question Time is a podcast that brings together well-known friends, three glasses of wine, and three thought-provoking questions. It explores the friendships behind entertainment headlines, revealing a side of celebrities not often heard. New episodes are released weekly, and there is a back catalog of over 450 episodes.
Episodes
NEW EPISODE: Patsy Kensit
Imagine being in primary school but already being a Hollywood actress. Imagine hanging out with Elizabeth Taylor on the QE2. Imagine hiding from your friends the fact your dad was in prison. Imagine being told your mum had weeks left to live. Patsy Kensit doesn't have to - this was all her life before the she hit her teenage years. It's an incredible story, and so beautifully told by Patsy
CELLAR EPISODE: Thank You Monty Don
Did anyone else shed a tear at the end of Gardeners' World this week? Monty Don said goodbye after the best part of two decades in charge of a most beloved corner of the TV landscape. Any gardener will tell you that they know the layout of Long Meadow (Monty's home/ garden) often better than they know their own. He will be sorely missed as part of our Friday night routines - and so we'
NEW EPISODE: Samantha Janus
It's Kate's sister from another Mister - Sam Janus! Sam & Kate have been friends for YEARS and in this beautiful catch-up they talk about being a famous woman in the 90s, families, cancer and Sam's motorhome. Samantha Janus was at Sylvia Young's legendary school or acting and dance in a class that included Nicole and Nat Appleton, Keeley Hawes and Emma Bunton. Kate's been f
LIVE EPISODE: Cruising with Harriet Scott, Heidi Range and Jenny Powell
A very special episode this week!A couple of weeks ago we took White Wine Question Time to the high seas - on board an Ambassador Cruise to Amsterdam. In front of an audience of 750 passengers we went back to our original format of three friends, wine and three thought provoking questions. As part of our 500th episode celebrations we were thrilled to invite Heidi Range, who appeared in our very fi
NEW EPISODE: White Wine Legend Oz Clarke
Without Oz Clarke there might not be a White Wine Question Time. Is possible we'd have called this podcast Gin & Tonic Question Time (Coming soon to a podcast platform near you!) It's absolutely fair to say that Oz, alongside Jilly Goolden, changed the we we drink. But wine tasting was a skill and hobby he'd developed at Oxford University and he was well on his way to becoming a We
NEW EPISODE: Sir Derek Jacobi
We're adding another national treasure to the White Wine Question Time collection - Sir Derek Jacobi.Ahead of his two-man show (he'll be sharing the stage with his husband of 48 years Richard Clifford) we caught up with the pair to talk about Derek's 60+ year career as an actor, their relationship, and the wonderful cast who've helped Derk on his incredible journey from the East En
NEW EPISODE: Jake Humphrey
By any measure Jake Humphrey is a High Performer - whether it's his highly accomplished career as a TV presenter, the TV Production company (Whisper) he co-owns with a turnover of £100m+, or the collection of podcasts under the 'High Performance' umbrella. But his story is much more fascinating than most media moguls. Several times he's walked away from the top tier jobs most prese
NEW EPISODE: Billy Monger
How can you NOT be inspired by Billy Monger. In his new book Billy is encouraging young people to find their drive, to challenge themselves and maximise their potential. All from a young man who became a double-amputee just before his 18th birthday, but thanks to his own incredible drive, as well as the love and support of those around was quickly back in a single-seater (he actually got his race
NEW EPISODE: Rev. Richard Coles
What a joy it is to have Reverend Richard Coles back on the podcast. His new book (a novella!) A Carol and a Killing is out nowIn this chat we talk about his extraordinarily high testosterone count, swearing at bus drivers and getting a dog. None of these were on our list of questions at the start of the conversation. Is that always the best way! Cheers, xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f
NEW EPISODE: Best Selling Author Jodi Picoult
We're back!And back with a bang.My Sister's KeeperSmall Great ThingsThe PactNineteen MinutesThese are just some of the massive best-sellers written by my guest in this episode, Jodi Picoult.If you haven't read her books - just consider this; In 2017 Jodi was named in the Top 10 Harvard alumni shaping the world. Some of the other names on the list... Jeff Bezos, Michelle Obama, Eric Schmidt (Then G
Have you missed us? WWQT Returns...
How was your summer? Big news from WWQT - Kate has a dog - and he's called George Michael. We're so excited about this next run of conversations. We're already making plans for this autumn/winter which includes a massive landmark - our 500th episode. We're back on Thursday 17th September. See you then. Cheers. x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#500 EPISODES: Amanda Holden, Angela Griffin & Nicola Stephenson (Ep#3)
We've rewound all the way back to the beginning this week - and the first month of the podcast. The original billing read: "Kate Thornton poses three questions to three well-known faces over three glasses of wine. On this episode: Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden, The Worst Witch star Nicola Stephenson and The Detail lead Angela Griffin"We will be BACK with brand new episodes after our sum
#500 EPISODES: Carol McGiffin & Lisa Maxwell (Ep#6)
What's that you want one of the very first shows? How about episode 6 featuring Loose Women's Carol McGiffin & Lisa Maxwell. We're not joking there's a whole section about how to use the new technology of 'the internet' It's not long now until we return with brand new episodes - so if you haven't already make sure you 'follow' this pod to get the latest episodes downloaded automatically for fr
#500 EPISODES: Lemn Sissay & Lisa Faulkner
This is one of most beautiful and most emotional episodes we've ever made. It's actually from later in the first year of the podcast (October 2019) but we really wanted to play it again for you - here's how we described it at the time. Original billing for this episode: In one of our favourite episodes ever, Kate Thornton is joined by poet Lemn Sissay and actress Lisa Faulkner for a no-holds-barre
#500 EPISODES: Lisa Stansfield & Friends (Ep#12)
Another trip down memory lane as we spend the Summer reliving some of our earliest episodes. The original billing of this episode read: Join Kate Thornton as she poses three questions to three well-known friends over three glasses of wine. On this episode, we’re joined by pop icon Lisa Stansfield (All Around The World). She has brought along her manager-turned-mate Rachel George, and barber-turned
#500 EPISODES: Josie Gibson & Malin Andersson (Ep#18)
Welcome back to White Wine Question Time - and our summer of reflection. It's a while since we've listened to some of these episodes - and today's comes from friends Josie Gibson & Malin Andersson. We say friends - but their friendship had played out entirely through social media - what you're about to hear is actually the first time they'd met. When Malin lost her baby aged just one-month-old
#500 EPISODES: Tamzin Outhwaite, Louie Spence & Lucy Alexander (#Ep7)
Ready for another deep cut? With our 500th episode fast approaching we're rewinding back to the very origins of the podcast - and today we've hit episode SEVEN. It's a good one - with three people who first met at drama college and have been friends ever since. This is how the episode was originally described: Join Kate Thornton as she poses three questions to three well-known friends over three g
#500 EPISODES: Denise Welsh & friends (Ep #4)
Content warning: There is lots of honest discussion about mental health and mental illness is this episode - it's all first hand experience, but it might be a difficult listen for some. Another DEEP dive into the archive as we prepare for our 500th episode. Corrie veteran Denise Welch, No Limits original Jenny Powell, and Holby City star Angela Lonsdale talk sobriety, mental health, and romance.De
#500 EPISODES: Keith Lemon, Joe Swash & Chris Moyles (#Ep 8)
Welcome to White Wine Question Time - and we're heading DEEP into the archive this Summer to revisit some of our very first episodes. Before we tell you about today's - we should mention it's DEFINITELY one for the adults only - this isn't an episode for a family car journey down to the coast! Because this was our first all-male episode - and the men in question were Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis), J
#500 EPISODES: All Saints (Ep#5)
We're fast approaching episode #500 so we're revisiting some of the very first episodes of White Wine Question Time. Next stop on our trip down memory lane is Episode #4 from February 2018 featuring three of All Saints - Nic Appleton, Mel Blatt and Shaznay LewisWe're listening to all of our original episodes at the moment and choosing the best ones to play for you - so if you have a favourite let
#500 EPISODES: Ep#1 Revisited
Welcome to White Wine Question Time - the podcast that these days asks its guests three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine.BUT that wasn't always the case. Originally this podcast was conceived as three guests, and three BOTTLES of wine in every episode.So as we approach our 500th episode we thought it would be a good idea to go back to where it all began and pick out some of o
NEW EPISODE: Natalie Cassidy on Hun Status and Life-Changing Calls
Natalie Cassidy is having a moment - last month she appeared on stage at The Mighty Hoopla in a wedding dress playing the trumpet - a nod to her many years as Sonia Fowler in EastEnders. Her status as one of the younger huns is surely undeniable and she's now playing a leading role in Ricky Gervais' new animated project. Natalie's always honest, and in this chat she opens up about the people who'v
Sam Neill - A Reflection on a Life Well Lived
It was with great sadness that we heard the news on Monday that Sam Neill had died at the age of 78. Sam was a guest on White Wine Question Time last year - and so this week we're bringing you that conversation. He was full of enthusiasm, and such a great storyteller. We'll be pouring a glass and watching some Sam classics this weekend, and I hope you will be too. Rest in Peace Sam. Hosted on Aca
NEW EPISODE: Fern Britton on empty nesting, Rivals and missed opportunites
In the 8+ years of this pod we haven't invited many guests back for a second appearance - but we knew we had to make an exception for Fern Britton. Small screen royalty Fern is a TV pioneer and a woman we can ALL learn from. Now living in Cornwall, writing her incredibly successful novels and back on our screens with 'Inside the Vets' on ITV she shares her knowledge on coping with children leavin
FROM THE CELLAR: Jack Dee
We do like to ponder our selections from the cellar - and when we finished recording Seann Walsh we knew exactly who to pair his episode with - so please enjoy a bottle of the finest Jack Dee. Jack joined us back in 2024 to talk about what was then his new podcast with Seann 'For the Love of Dog' - a sort of canine 'Parenting Hell' The podcast's still going strong, and Seann was great last week -
NEW EPISODE: Seann Walsh's I'm A Celebrity insight.
Seann Walsh doesn't want us to mention his tour merchandise in these show notes (you'll hear why) so instead here's his tour schedule. There's so much more to Seann than the headlines you've inevitably read, and it was great to sit down with him for a chat about parenting, perspective and why he's stopped selling his tour merch. We also got ALL the goss from THAT I'm A Celebrity final - what did g
FROM THE CELLAR: Judy Murray
Is the Wimbledon music playing constantly in your head this week? Do you smirk at the suggestion of 'new balls please'? Is Today at Wimbledon a must watch?If so you'll love what we've selected from our archive to bring you today. Judy Murray has been the matriarch of British tennis over the past decade - not just by virtue of bring mum to two of the greatest homegrown players to have ever the cour
NEW EPISODE: Naga Munchetty on Pain, Persistence & Medical Misogyny
Naga Munchetty has been on our wish-list for a long time, and we're thrilled to have her as the guest on this episode. Her new book It’s Probably Nothing: Critical Conversations on the Women’s Health Crisis (and How to Thrive Despite It) is out now and it's a strong recommend. It exposes the truth about how women seeking help with their health have been repeatedly failed, drawing on Naga's own exp
FROM THE CELLAR: DJ Fat Tony
Fancy a classic interview from our cellar? Well you're in the right place.A couple of years ago we spoke to DJ Fat Tony - who might not be a household name - but BOY has he seen and done it all, and by all, we mean ALL. It's an extraordinary, and often shocking story, so strap in! We'll be back with a brand new episode on Thursday. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat
WEEKEND WINE QUESTION TIME: Vicky Pattison
Welcome back to part 2 of our chat with Vicky Pattison - and if you've seen any of Vicky's series Maybe Baby you'll know that her discussions around parenting can be extremely honest and emotional. Here Vicky answers one of YOUR questions - and it concerns fertility and starting a family. There are tears. We love Vicky for her honesty. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor
NEW EPISODE: Vicky Pattison on the women who saved her life
This week it's a WELCOME BACK to Vicky Pattison - she's completing her hat-trick of episodes, and it's quite an emotional one. In this part we chat about the women who she credits as saving her life, her reflections on reality television and her approach to the haters. We always love having Vicky on the show - on every appearance she's shown us a more mature side to herself that was there all alon
FROM THE CELLAR: Gabby Logan
Continuing our mini-series of World Cup inspired episodes from our archive - this week it's the turn of the Gabby Logan - she'll be fronting much of the BBC's coverage this Summer, but we caught up last year and spoke our plenty more than just the beautiful game! Come on England... and Scotland! Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WEEKEND WINE QUESTION TIME: Ben Shephard
Weekend Wine Question time is our little cheeky top-up for the best days of the week - where YOU set the questions. If you'd like to submit a question for any of our guests then just send us a DM or an email to hello@whitewinepod.comCheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben Shephard's For Skin, Empty Nesting & Being Fit at 50
WARNING: This episode contains mentions of Ben Shephard's For Skin. For the avoidance of ANY doubt - For Skin is the name of his new skincare brand (with Joel Dommett) but it's funny to say... and Kate says it A LOT in this episode. This is Ben's second appearance on the podcast and he's always welcome - fun fact - Kate named her son (Ben) after Ben Shephard - so as you can imagine - there's a lot
FROM THE CELLAR: Jeff Stelling
With the World Cup starting this week we've popped down to the cellar to bring you a true icon of the game. Jeff Stelling is a legend of sports broadcasting - as the host of Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday his passion for football was infectious. This conversation took place in 2025 ahead of a one-man show - but it's a deeply personal conversation that we hope will get you in the mood for the World Cu
WEEKEND WINE QUESTION TIME with Andrea McLean
Part 2 of our inspiring conversation with Andrea McLean. If you missed part one you can find it in our list of episodes. This is episode 490 of the podcast... so if you've enjoyed this, please check out some of our recent episodes there's something in there for everyone. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Andrea McLean embraces failure and overcomes shame
Hold onto your wine glasses, because this episode is a rollercoaster of mishaps, massive setbacks, and the true power of resilience. Andrea McLean spills the tea about her journey from a TV star to surviving financial ruin, and a really serious health scare, and emerging with a new, shameless vibe. It really is an incredible journey - so incredible that this is PART 1 of the story, and PART 2 will
FROM THE CELLAR: Delta Goodrem
Welcome to White Wine Question Time, where on Tuesdays we dust off some of our very best episodes from the cellar.Following her recent Eurovision success, and the announcement of her first album in 5 years, we're revisiting my conversation with singer, songwriter, and actress Delta Goodrem from 2021.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our new episodes every Thursday, bonus episodes of Weeken
WEEKEND WINE QUESTION TIME with Ben Elton
Welcome back for another question & answer session with Ben Elton - this time the question is from one of YOU. Find out how Ben Elton got into comedy, how he sees entry to the industry today, and what advice he has for young comics. We hope you're enjoying these Saturday brunch episodes... let us know what you think by sending us an email to hello@whitewinepod.comCheers! Hosted on Acast. See
Ben Elton on The Beatles, Blackadder and the Burn of Criticism
We need a legend alarm... if we had one - we'd be sounding it right now. Ben Elton is not just a comedy legend who helped redefine stand-up comedy. He's not just the brains behind one of the greatest TV comedies of all time. He's not just a prolific author whose books tackle subjects as diverse as TV talent competitions to Nazi Germany. He's all of these things and much more. In the first of two e
FROM THE CELLAR: Sir Tony Robinson
We have a cunning plan! Every week we dive into our archive of almost 500 episodes to bring you some gems from the past EIGHT years. Today - it's one of the great entertainers. Whether you first saw Tony as Baldrick in Blackadder, or as the passionate presenter of Time Team, or whether you read one of his (many) children's books Tony's been an ever-present on our screens for generations. As he lau
WEEKEND WINE QUESTION TIME with Victoria Pendleton
Welcome to Weekend Wine Question Time, where on Saturdays we bring you a bonus question with our latest guest. This week it's British Olympian Victoria Pendleton.Keep an eye on our Instagram page @whitewine_questiontime for upcoming guest announcements, and drop us a DM if you have a question you'd like to put to them.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the very best archive episodes from th
Victoria Pendleton on courage, stepping stones, and defying the odds
Welcome to White Wine Question Time, where on Thursdays we raise a glass with a brand new guest.This week we welcome British cyclist & Olympian Victoria Pendleton to the show to talk about courage, stepping stones in her career, and defying the odds.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our bonus episodes of Weekend White Wine Question Time every Saturday, the very best archive episodes fr
BONUS EPISODE: STRICTLY'S NEW HOST JOSH WIDDECOMBE
After yesterday's announcement that Josh Widdecombe is taking over the Clauditorium (new name needed... answers on a postcard!) here's another chance to hear our conversation with Josh from earlier this year. Congratulations to Josh, and Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe - the new kings and queens of Saturday night telly. We'll be back tomorrow with a brand new episode. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See
WEEKEND WINE QUESTION TIME: Dave Rowntree
Happy Weekend! It's Saturday so we're handing the questions over to YOU. If you'd like to ask any of our upcoming guests a question - you can email us on hello@whitewinepod.com - you can find a list of some of our next guests on our instagram page. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Blur Drummer Dave Rowntree
Joining us a couple of days after his 62nd Birthday is one of the icons of BritPop. As the drummer in Blur he had a front row seat for the 90s music scene, and thankfully he had the forethought to photograph a lot of it. Now collated into a book 'No One You Know' he's in a nostalgic mood, and in our conversation we reminisce on Smash Hits, life before camera-phones and that time Blur played the fi
FROM THE CELLAR: Kelly Cates
Welcome to White Wine Question Time, where on Tuesdays we dust off some of our very best episodes from the cellar.Ahead of the FA Cup final this week, we’re revisiting my conversation from 2025 with broadcaster Kelly Cates, talking about football, family, and forging her own path.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our new episodes every Thursday, bonus episodes of Weekend White Wine Questio
Actor Jason Watkins on RADA, relationships and reality TV
Welcome back to White Wine Question TimeOur guest today is the brilliant actor Jason Watkins, and this is a great conversation that starts with his incredible ancestry, and takes in his time studying at RADA, what he's learned about relationships and his reflections on the loss of his daughter to Sepsis. We promised Jason that in the notes for this episode we'd post links to the UK Sepsis Trust an
WEEKEND WINE QUESTION TIME with Ellie Simmonds
Welcome to Weekend Wine Question Time, where on Saturdays we bring you a bonus question with our latest guest. This week it's 5 times gold medal winning Paralympian Ellie Simmonds.Keep an eye on our Instagram page @whitewine_questiontime for upcoming guest announcements, and drop us a DM if you have a question you'd like to put to them.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the very best archiv
Ellie Simmonds on forgiveness, retirement, and speaking up
Welcome to White Wine Question Time, where on Thursdays we raise a glass with a brand new guest.This week we welcome 5 times gold medal winning British Paralympian Ellie Simmonds to the show to talk about forgiveness, retirement, speaking up, and reconnecting with her birth mum.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our bonus episodes of Weekend White Wine Question Time every Saturday, the very
APRIL FOOLS: Ellie Taylor
Welcome to White Wine Question Time, where on Tuesdays we dust off some of our very best episodes from the cellar.This month it's all about our favourite April Fools - the very best funny women and men we've raised a glass with. You'll hear from Joe Lycett, Katharine Ryan, Stewart Lee, and Ellie Taylor (this episode) - but they're just the tip of the iceberg; if you want more comedians there are d
Scarlett Moffatt I'm A Celeb Special
Welcome to White Wine Question Time, where usually on Thursdays we raise a glass with a brand new guest, but this week is a little bit different...Owing to Kate's broken shoulder we couldn't bring you a brand new episode this week, but we do have some additional chat from our episode with the wonderful Scarlett Moffatt from January this year. It's all about her stint in the new series of I'm A Cel
APRIL FOOLS: Stewart Lee
Welcome to White Wine Question Time, where on Tuesdays we dust off some of our very best episodes from the cellar.This month it's all about our favourite April Fools - the very best funny women and men we've raised a glass with. You'll hear from Joe Lycett, Katharine Ryan, Stewart Lee (this episode), and Ellie Taylor - but they're just the tip of the iceberg; if you want more comedians there are d
WEEKEND WINE QUESTION TIME with Maisie Adam
Welcome to Weekend Wine Question Time, where on Saturdays we bring you a bonus question with our latest guest. This week it's comedian and podcaster Maisie Adam.Keep an eye on our Instagram page @whitewine_questiontime for upcoming guest announcements including Ben Shepherd, Ben Elton and Ellie Simmonds - if you have a question you'd like to ask our guests, email us on hello@whitewinepod.comMake s
Maisie Adam is in her Tadpole Era
Welcome to White Wine Question Time, where on Thursdays we raise a glass with a brand new guest.This week we welcome comedian and podcaster Maisie Adam who tells us all about getting married and taking part in Soccer Aid in the same weekend, the new series of Last One Laughing, and being in her Tadpole Era.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our bonus episodes of Weekend White Wine Question
APRIL FOOLS: Katherine Ryan
Welcome to White Wine Question Time, where on Tuesdays we dust off some of our very best episodes from the cellar.This month it's all about our favourite April Fools - the very best funny women and men we've raised a glass with. You'll hear from Joe Lycett, Katherine Ryan (this episode), Stewart Lee, and Ellie Taylor - but they're just the tip of the iceberg; if you want more comedians there are d
WEEKEND WINE QUESTION TIME with Angela Rippon
Happy Weekend! Today we're putting another of YOUR questions to our guests... and after her fascinating chat earlier this week we're back for a little bit more of Angela Rippon. Keep an eye on our Instagram page for upcoming guest announcements including Ben Shepherd, Ben Elton and Ellie Simmonds - if you have a question you'd like to ask you can email us on hello@whitewinepod.comCheers! Hosted o
Angela Rippon a Legacy of Innovation and Inspiration
Welcome to White Wine Question Time - and this week it's the incredible Angela Rippon. An absolute trailblazer through six decades in broadcasting Angela is a national treasure who's broken more than one glass ceiling. In this conversation you'll hear how she handled misogynistic setbacks with silent resilience and her trademark sharp wit, how simple acts like dancing around the kitchen can have
APRIL FOOLS: Joe Lycett
Welcome to White Wine Question Time - and we're continuing to search around in out cellar of almost 500 episodes to pull out some of the very best episodes from our ever-growing archive. Each Tuesday we'll bring you a highlight from the past SEVEN YEARS, and we're continuing to drop new episodes every Thursday. We're also putting YOUR questions to our guests every Saturday in a bonus Weekend Wine
WEEKEND WINE QUESTION TIME with Hermione Norris
Welcome to the first WEEKEND Wine Question Time... As we approach our 500th episode we wanted to invite YOU to have your say and put your questions to our guests. To get in touch you can DM us via Instagram or email us We'd love to know what you think! Happy Easter from the whole team at White Wine Question Time. Cheers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hermione Norris' Easter Pilgrimage
We have something new for you this week - in addition to a brilliant new episode from Cold Feet star Hermione Norris (we now have a full set of Cold Feet actors!) we're only days away from our first SATURDAY episode. We'll now be releasing a bonus Weekend Wine Question Time episode on a Saturday morning featuring YOUR questions put to our guests - so watch out for new guest announcements on Instag
Inspirational Women - Brenda Edwards - An Episode from the Cellar
For the last of March's Inspirational Women episodes we're looking back to 2023 and our chat with Brenda Edwards. From X Factor to the West End and spot on the Loose Women panel Brenda has kept moving forward through times of tragedy. She is the very definition of inspiration. We hope you've enjoyed this look back at our fabulous femails - next month we'll turn our attention to four fantastic Apri
Carlos Gu on winning Strictly, smelling London, and leaving China.
Born in Shanxi province, China in 1993 Carlos Gu was raised by his single mother who supported his dancing ambitions which saw him become a Chinese National Champion dancer.He’s been competing on a global stage since a young age but in 2022 he received the phone call he’d dreamed of – an invitation to join Strictly Come Dancing and a move to London – somewhere he’s always imagined could be his hom
Inspirational Women - Jane McDonald - An Episode from the Cellar
Time for another trip to our cellar archive to find another brilliant inspiration woman - as we've been doing throughout March. This is one of our favourite EVER episodes - recorded in 2024 we surprised Jane McDonald with messages from her former colleagues on Loose Women as they reminisced over their favourite Jane moments. It's an absolute joy - and well worth another listen, Cheers! Hosted on
Steve Backshall, Adventurer in Residence
Steve Backshall is a BAFTA winning nature presenter famous for bringing wildlife and adventure to life for audiences of all ages. His infectious enthusiasm and a fearless approach to exploration, has inspired millions to take an interest in the natural world and the creatures that inhabit it. Born in 1973 in Bagshot, Surrey, he grew up exploring the world outside his
Inspirational Women - Hannah Waddingham
As we celebrated International Women's Day earlier in the month we've been looking back at inspirational woman who've appeared on the podcast over the past seven years. Today it's the triple threat of Hannah Waddingham. It's a fabulous conversation from 2024 as she started filming for series 3 of Ted Lasso, on the eve of Emmy recognition. Listen, be inspired, and enjoy. Cheers. Hosted on Acast. S
Richard Herring Creates Chaos...
Richard Herring became half of a decade-defining comedy act with Stewart Lee – thanks to a chance meeting in an Oxford cricket pavilion which was the genesis of a 13-year creative partnership which included the cult classic Fist of Fun and the legendary Edinburgh Fringe show ‘This Morning with Richard not Judy’ Another important pairing came along in 2008 when he teamed up with the NME journa
Inspirational Women - Bonnie Langford - An Episode from the Cellar
To celebrate International Women's Day we've dug deep in our archive to find some truly inspirational women. Bonnie Langford has been treading the boards and entertaining us since before she was a teenager. Her career is as extraordinary as it is long and she has the anecdotes and stories worthy of someone who's been in as many legendary shows as she has. In this chat we chart the ups and downs, t
Lucy Beaumont on Hull, comedy inheritance and life after Traitors
On this week's episode we're chatting to one of the most instantly recognisable voices in British comedy. Lucy Beaumont was raised by her mother – the playwright Gill Adams in Hull, she went to school and University in the city and got her first acting jobs at the Hull Truck Theatre. Her comedy breakthrough was almost accidental – her first stand-up gigs were an attempt to conquer her stage fright
Inspirational Women - Pop Star Turned Horticulturalist, Kim Wilde - An Episode from the Cellar
Throughout March we're celebrating inspirational women, and where better to start than 80s pop star turned award-winning horticulturalist, Kim Wilde.In this episode, Kim takes us through her incredible journey—from a shy girl raised in a musical household to a teen being catapulted to global fame with "Kids in America", a song that changed everything for her and her family. Here, she reflects on t
Joanna Page on Gavin & Stacey, Margot Robbie, and Nude Scenes
Our guest on this episode of White Wine Question Tim is Joanna Page, an actor and presenter from Swansea, who was told whilst she was training at RADA that she was not a bad actress, the problem was that she was Welsh…Luckily for all of us she didn’t let these comments hold her back, and ended up leaving RADA early to join the Royal National Theatre and then the Royal Shakespeare Company, appearin
Couples' Conversations from the Cellar: Martin & Shirlie - Live Q&A
Time for our final look back at the best couples' conversations from our archive.This week we're heading back to one of our live episodes. After our interview Martin & Shirlie were good enough to stick around and record a special episode answering questions from our audience. You can find the interview in our archive but we wanted to play this bonus episode - Martin and Shirlie were on EXCELLE
Dave Stewart - on Music, Creativity, and the Perfect Martini
Dave Stewart is a true music icon. Born in Sunderland in 1952 his first love affair was with football – dreaming of a career playing for the Black Cats, but a knee injury and his parents’ divorce changed his entire outlook. Music filled a hole - despite a music teacher who described his dreams as ‘idiotic’ it became his passion, inspired by his Dad’s high-tech (for the 70s!) stereo system, a Rober
Couples' Conversations from the Cellar: Strictly Stars Janette & Aljaž
Valentine's weekend may have been and gone, but throughout February we're looking back at some of our favourite couples' conversations from our archive. This week it's Strictly Come Dancing's power couple - Janette Manrara & Aljaž Škorjanec. Hear how their romance bloomed on the touring dance show 'Burn the Floor', why they only row once every three years and the best engagement story we've ev
Josh Widdicombe's Unbelievable 90s Obsessions
Josh Widdicombe is one of the most recognisable comedians on our TV screens right now. Along with Adam Hills and Alex Brooker (both in our back catalogue) he's presented more than THIRTY seasons into The Last Leg - a show which was only meant to run for a few weeks during the 2012 Paralympics!He's also, along with fellow comedian Rob Beckett, responsible for Parenting Hell - one of the most succes
Couples' Conversations from the Cellar: Torvill & Dean
Well we had to didn't we?Throughout February we're celebrating the best of the couples' conversations we've shared over the past seven years, and with the Winter Olympics under way in Italy we're reliving one of Team GB's most iconic moments on ice with Jane Torvill & Christopher Dean. WE KNOW their relationship is a professional one, and a decades-long friendship - but here on White Wine Ques
Helen Skelton on Challenges, Confidence and Comebacks
Welcome to White Wine Question Time - we're not far away from our 500th episode - and as ever we do want to say thank you for listening whether you're new to our show or whether you're one of the OG listeners. As we prepare for the NEXT 500 shows we'd love to know who your favourite guests have been - drop us an email (about that or anything else!) to hello@whitewinepod.com. Now this week we have
Couples conversations from the Cellar: Richard and Judy
Throughout February we’re celebrating the month of love by hearing some of our favourite couples conversations from the Cellar. This week it's a couple so iconic that no surnames are required; it’s Richard and Judy.With their signature warmth, wit, and unmistakable chemistry, these broadcasting legends dominated the breakfast TV schedules in the nineties and early noughties. In this show they shar
Alex Brooker on The Last Leg, Soccer Aid and Skipping Queues...
January is almost over, the days are getting (slightly!) longer and this week we've got something else to brighten your mood - an extremely funny, and emotional chat with one third of The Last Leg trio, Alex Brooker. As a child he underwent over 40 operations with no guarantee that he'd ever walk. Now with two daughters of his own he reflects on what that time must have been like for his own paren
Inspiration from the Cellar: Owen O'Kane
This week, we’re heading back down to the cellar to revisit a fascinating chat with renowned psychotherapist and bestselling author Owen O’Kane.Owen’s journey is as compelling as his advice—growing up during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, training as a priest, working in palliative care, and finally finding his true calling as a therapist. In this episode, he shares powerful tools to recognise
