Great Company with Jamie Laing
I’m Jamie Laing and this is Great Company – a weekly podcast full of inspiring conversations about resilience, joy and self-improvement. Each week I sit down with fascinating guests from entertainment, business and psychology to share the stories that help us learn, grow and feel more connected. New episodes every Wednesday. A JamPot Productions Original Podcast.
Episodes
TINIE TEMPAH: How a Kid From Peckham Went Multi-Platinum
Tinie Tempah made his name as a pioneer of the grime scene. Over the past 15 years, he’s built an incredible career, racking up more than five billion streams and giving us iconic hits like Pass Out, Miami 2 Ibiza and Girls Like.I was so excited to sit down with him on Great Company. And one thing that really stuck with me was just how much he has always believed that he'd be successful.But fo
OLIVIA ATTWOOD: How I Became the Happiest I’ve Ever Been | GREAT MOMENTS
Olivia Attwood is one of the UK’s most successful reality TV stars. From winning the nation’s hearts on Love Island to hosting her amazing podcast, Olivia’s House, and presenting award-winning documentaries, she’s built a career that’s completely her own.To the outside world, it might seem like there’s nothing Liv can’t do. But behind the scenes, she faces the same pressures and worries as the res
BEA ELTON: The Social Media Star Using Cleaning to Change People's Lives
Bea Elton, known online as Clean With Bea, deep cleans homes for free, helping people who are often struggling with their mental health or going through an incredibly difficult time.The jobs can be extreme, with some homes containing mice, maggots, years of built up rubbish and conditions that could be classed as biohazards.Bea transforms these spaces into clean, liveable homes and shares the jour
PALOMA FAITH: How to Deal With Heartbreak When You're Not Okay | GREAT MOMENTS
Paloma Faith was one of the first guests to join me on Great Company. She’s one of Britain’s most distinctive music artists, known for her iconic style, incredible music and never being afraid to push boundaries.With a new series of her hit podcast, Mad, Sad and Bad, starting this week, I thought it was the perfect time to revisit our conversation. In this Great Moment, Paloma is incredibly open,
JANETTE MANRARA: Losing Out on the Strictly Job Has Changed How I See Rejection
Janette Manrara has been a fan favourite on Strictly Come Dancing for 14 years, first as one of its professional dancers and then as the co-host of its spin-off show, It Takes Two.I first met Janette during my time on Strictly and from the moment we met, her love of dance was completely infectious.Earlier this year, Janette announced she would no longer be part of It Takes Two. In our conversation
NICK MOHAMMED: What It’s Really Like on Celebrity Traitors | GREAT MOMENTS
With a new series of Celebrity Traitors starting this week, I thought it was the perfect time to revisit my conversation with everyone's favourite Faithful, Nick Mohammed.Last year, we all watched Nick come agonisingly close to winning the show. Away from the castle, he’s best known for his awkwardly hilarious comedy character, Mr Swallow, and his Emmy-nominated turn as Nathan Shelley in Ted L
ROB BECKETT: I’m a Chinese Takeaway & a Pint - If You Don’t Like It, Don’t Come Again
Rob Beckett burst onto the comedy scene 15 years ago. Since then, he’s become one of the UK’s most successful and popular comedians - from his sell-out stand up tours to his hit podcast Parenting Hell, Rob & Romesh Vs and now, Celebrity Traitors.I'd been trying to get Rob on the show for years, so finally sitting down with him for a proper laugh was a real pinch-me moment.Behind the jokes
TRINNY WOODALL: I Wish I Knew THIS in My Twenties | GREAT MOMENTS
Trinny Woodall is a noughties TV icon turned beauty mogul. From revamping the nation's wardrobe on What Not to Wear to building her own beauty empire, Trinny London, she’s become a household name. But long before the TV shows and beauty business, Trinny was working on a trading floor, where she quickly learned that to be taken seriously, she had to play a part.In this Great Moment, Trinny ope
GEORGE CLARKE: Friends From Work, Being an Introvert & Why his Mum is his Hero
George Clarke is one of the biggest British social media stars of his generation, followed by millions of people online. He’s gone from posting funny videos in his university bedroom to making regular Sidemen appearances and reaching the Strictly Come Dancing final last year. George’s rise happened faster than he ever expected. What surprised me most, though, was discovering that behind
LL COOL J: How I Became The Role Model I Never Had | GREAT MOMENTS
If you want to talk about legends, look no further than the one and only LL Cool J. As one of the first rappers to reach commercial success, LL Cool J paved the way for the next generation, inspiring huge artists like Eminem and Fat Joe. But his journey to success was far from easy. In this Great Moment, LL Cool J shares why he believes making music was his calling and the importance of
DR FEDERICA AMATI: How Weight Loss Drugs Can Rewire Your Brain
Dr Federica Amati is the Head Nutritionist at ZOE and author of The Appetite Reset, https://amzn.eu/d/0iodLEof. She first came on the show back in 2024 and she completely blew my mind.Now she's back…And this time, she's tackling weight loss drugs. What started as a prescription treatment for diabetes has become a global cultural phenomenon, with millions now taking GLP-1s to lose weight. 
ROCHELLE HUMES: My Mum is the Reason I’m Fearless | GREAT MOMENTS
This week, I’m revisiting my conversation with the singer, presenter and all-round grafter, Rochelle Humes.From S Club Juniors and The Saturdays to launching her hugely successful family brand, My Little Coco, Rochelle has never been afraid to try something new. Rochelle puts her fearlessness down to one person - her mum.In this Great Moment, Rochelle shares what her mum has taught her about
MICHAEL OWEN: The Price I Paid for Being England’s Golden Boy
Michael Owen is one of England’s greatest strikers and football’s original Golden Boy. He signed for Liverpool at just 17, became England's youngest World Cup goalscorer and won the prestigious Ballon d'Or aged 21. But injuries changed everything. At the top of his game, and far too early into his career, Michael’s body let him down. He moved from club to club, determined to keep pl
SHANIA TWAIN: How to Be Proud of Yourself | GREAT MOMENTS
This week, I wanted to revisit my conversation with one of the true queens of country music - THE Shania Twain.Having Shania on the show was such a special moment. Her story is so inspirational, and in this Great Moment, she opens up about how writing music became her escape through some of the hardest times of her life. She also tells me why she loves Dolly Parton, and why learning to be pro
FRANK WARREN: How a Kid from a Council Estate Became Boxing’s Biggest Promoter
Frank Warren is one of the biggest names in British boxing, having promoted some of the greatest fighters the sport has ever seen. I'm a huge boxing fan, so sitting down with Frank was a dream come true. And his life is like a Guy Ritchie movie… Frank grew up on a council estate in North London, left school at 14 and fell into boxing promotion almost by accident. He went on to build an i
JACK WHITEHALL: Why I Owed Jamie Big Time | GREAT MOMENTS
Usually, Great Moments is all about the advice and takeaways from our amazing guests. But this week it's a little different…I wanted to share part of my conversation with a good friend of mine, Jack Whitehall. Jack didn’t come on Great Company because he wanted to… in fact, he only agreed to do it because he owed me a BIG favour.In this Great Moment, Jack reveals exactly what that favour was and w
BEN ZAND: Investigating Looksmaxxing, Trad Wives & Darkest Corners of the Manosphere
Ben Zand is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist whose work has taken him to some of the darkest corners of the world.Ben immerses himself in the darkness, getting close to people living on the edges of society to understand more about their lives. His recent documentaries have explored some of the most controversial topics of our time, from cults and trad wives to the men shaping
PROF. SARAH BERRY: How is Menopause REALLY Affecting Us? | GREAT MOMENTS
How much do you know about menopause? Because, I’ll be honest, before speaking to Professor Sarah Berry, I didn’t really know much… Menopause affects over half the population, yet 90% of women in the UK weren’t taught about it at school. So many women enter this stage of life without really knowing what’s happening to their bodies… or what to expect. In this Great Moment, Professor Sarah
NEIL PATRICK HARRIS on How I Met Your Mother, Coming Out & Why Fatherhood is His Greatest Job
Neil Patrick Harris is an Emmy and Tony award-winning actor, and for many of us, he’ll forever be the LEGEND-wait for it-DARY Barney Stinson from How I Met Your Mother. Born in New Mexico to parents who were both lawyers, Neil was the first in his family to go into showbiz. At just 12, he got his breakthrough role in Clara's Heart alongside Whoopi Goldberg. From there, the rest is history…In
RIZZLE KICKS: Letting Go of the Pressure to Succeed | GREAT MOMENTS
Jordan and Harley aka Rizzle Kicks, are currently smashing it on the festival circuit following their long-awaited comeback. So, it felt like the perfect time to revisit my conversation with them. Rizzle Kicks first burst onto the scene in 2011, bringing good vibes, great music and undeniable joy to so many people’s lives. But their rapid rise to success also came with the pressure to perform
EXCLUSIVE - MEGAN MCKENNA: My Worst Nightmare Came True
Megan McKenna gave us some of reality TV’s most iconic moments on TOWIE, Celebrity Big Brother and Ex on the Beach. Since then, she’s reinvented herself, building a successful music career and sharing wholesome cooking and lifestyle content enjoyed by millions online.But behind the scenes, Megan has been navigating something incredibly difficult. She was robbed by masked men in terrifying circumst
LUKE EVANS: Realising Who You Are | GREAT MOMENTS
Luke Evans is an actor and singer who began his career on stage. He's since starred in over 40 movies including Beauty and the Beast, Fast and Furious 6 and The Girl on the Train.Luke came on Great Company at the start of last year and his story is just incredible. Raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, in a strict religious community, Luke knew his true identity was in conflict with his beliefs. After pe
MICHELLE KENNEDY: Becoming a Mum Inspired Me to Build a Community of 5 Million Women | FOUNDERS FRIDAY
Michelle Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Peanut, one of the fastest growing social apps for women.I started Great Company because I wanted to connect with people again. Despite being more connected than ever online, many of us have never felt lonelier.That's how Michelle felt after becoming a mum to her son, Finn. Instead of accepting that loneliness, she decided to build the community she wishe
SIMON PEGG: I Want To Be a Good Man For My Daughter
Simon Pegg is a legend of the entertainment industry, with a career spanning more than 30 years.Growing up in Gloucester with a cinema just down the road, Simon’s deep love of films was fostered early on. From Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’s End to Star Trek and the Mission: Impossible franchise, he’s built one of the most beloved bodies of work.I grew up watching Simon’s films, so get
CHLOE BURROWS on Life after Love Island | GREAT MOMENTS
It’s Love Island FINAL day! As another long, hot summer in the villa comes to an end, it feels like the perfect time to look back at my conversation with Love Island royalty, Chloe Burrows. Chloe is one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. Since leaving the villa, she’s built an incredible career as a podcaster, TV presenter, and all-round good vibes.In this Great Moment, Chloe reveals
VIVIAN TU: Your Rich BFF Shares Money Advice You Need To Hear | FOUNDERS FRIDAY
Vivian Tu is the founder and CEO of Your Rich BFF, a multi-media company on a mission to make money advice accessible to young people.Vivian started her career on Wall Street before leaving to set up Your Rich BFF, where she now shares bite-sized lessons on personal finance with millions of people around the world. She's grown a community of more than 8 million people helping each other get rich a
TOM ASPINALL: Eddie Hearn Is Right - UFC Fighters Deserve More
Tom Aspinall is the first British UFC Heavyweight Champion of the World. With 15 wins, including 11 by knockout, he’s built a reputation as one of the most devastating finishers in the sport.I'm a huge UFC fan, so sitting down with Tom was a dream come true. From training as a kid in his Dad's MMA gym to becoming one of the biggest names in the UFC, his story is nothing short of incredible. I
JOE MARLER on the Love of His Life | GREAT MOMENTS
I’ve just had the pleasure of speaking to Nick Mohammed on Great Company, so it felt only right to revisit my conversation with his fellow Faithful, England rugby legend Joe Marler.Larger than life, totally unfiltered and never one to hold back, Joe is one of the most memorable characters to ever pull on an England shirt.In this Great Moment, Joe talks about the real first love of his life - his w
Introducing Hayu Presents...
Hayu Presents... is the ultimate deep-dive podcast celebrating the biggest personalities, wildest moments, and most iconic shows from the Hayu reality TV universe.Across 12 unmissable episodes, host Dean McCarthy explores everything from unforgettable reality romances and legendary Housewives to fashion disasters, one-season wonders, show-stopping performances and the most chaotic holidays ever ca
GEORGIE COLERIDGE COLE: I Sold SheerLuxe For £40million - This Is What I’ve Learnt | FOUNDERS FRIDAY
Georgie Coleridge Cole is the founder of SheerLuxe, one of the UK’s leading digital lifestyle brands.Over twenty years, Georgie built SheerLuxe from a weekly newsletter into the go-to destination for fashion, beauty, travel and interiors.Then she sold it for £40 million.Georgie’s story is proof that a simple idea can become something extraordinary. So, I couldn't wait to sit down with her for this
NICK MOHAMMED: How Comedy & Magic Helped Me Survive the Playground Bullies
Nick Mohammed is a man of many talents. He's the comedian behind the iconic character Mr Swallow, an Emmy-nominated actor best known for Ted Lasso, Slow Horses and Intelligence and, an amazing magician. He also captured the nation’s hearts as the Faithful who almost won the first series of The Celebrity Traitors.Nick is one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. He’s also proof that success r
JILL SCOTT: What Football Can Teach Us | GREAT MOMENTS
IT’S COMING HOME! After seeing off Norway at the weekend, the England Men’s team are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup. Let’s frickinnn’ gooo! As the team gets ready to face Argentina, there’s no better time to revisit my conversation with one of England’s greatest footballers. The one and only Jill Scott.England's second most-capped player of all time, a Euros winner, a Liones
SNAP CEO EVAN SPIEGEL: How I Took a College Idea & Became the World's Youngest Billionaire
Evan Spiegel, the co-founder and CEO of Snap, launched Snapchat in 2011 while he was still a student at Stanford University. Since then, he’s built one of the biggest social platforms in the world, used by more than 400 million people every day. Evan's idea has genuinely changed the way we communicate. So, I couldn’t wait to sit down with him for our first episode of Great Company Presen
ANASTACIA: Michael Jackson Tried To Sign Me After Seeing Me On TV
Anastacia is the American pop-soul superstar with one of the most recognisable voices in music. She’s had an incredible career spanning over 25 years, sold more than 50 million records and given us huge hits like I'm Outta Love and Left Outside Alone. But behind her unmistakable voice is an even more unbelievable story. In our conversation, Anastacia opens up about the early days of her
HARRY HILL: Life's Too Short to Be Serious | GREAT MOMENTS
There's a strange kind of pressure that comes with being an adult. We’re encouraged to take things seriously and to have it all figured out. But what if being silly is one of the most important things we can hold on to?Harry Hill is one of Britain's most loved comedians, known and adored for his surreal comedy that has been making the country laugh for decades.In this Great Moment, Harry reflects
LINA NIELSEN: I Was Paralysed at 17 - Then I Won an Olympic Medal
Lina Nielsen is an Olympic sprinter and hurdler who has overcome incredible challenges to reach the top of her sport.Growing up in East London, Lina got the chance to be a kit carrier at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Seeing the world’s greatest athletes up close made her dream of competing in the Olympics one day too. But when she was just 17, Lina was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis after the
DR JULE: The Relationship Advice You NEED to Hear | GREAT MOMENTS
Are you struggling to communicate with your partner? Or falling out with the same friend over and over again? This Great Moment is for you.Dr Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist and bestselling author of ‘Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?’. In this Great Moment, Dr Julie explains how our past childhood experiences quietly shape the way we show up in our adult relationships, and why leaning in
GRACE BEVERLEY: What I’ve Learnt From Building TALA & Overcoming Burnout
Grace Beverley has spent the past decade building a career most people can only dream of. At just 18, she started her first business from her university bedroom. Since then, she’s gone on to build three hugely successful companies, TALA, SHREDDY and The Productivity Method. I was so excited to sit down with Grace for an episode of Great Company. She’s someone I’ve wanted on the show for
AMOL RAJAN: Why We Should Never Take the People We Love for Granted | GREAT MOMENTS
Days like Father's Day remind us of the people who mean the most to us. Some are there from the very beginning, others come into our lives later, but the people we love leave a mark that lasts forever. When Amol Rajan came on Great Company, we had one of the most honest and moving conversations I've ever had on the podcast, and it’s stayed with me ever since. In this Great Moment, Amol o
EMMA MYERS: How Netflix’s Wednesday Made Me Famous Overnight. I Wasn’t Prepared for How My Life Would Change
Emma Myers' life changed almost overnight when ‘Wednesday’ became a global hit on Netflix. Her role as Enid Sinclair made her an instant fan favourite and quickly launched her into the spotlight. Since then she’s gone on to lead A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and star in the record-breaking Minecraft movie. But long before the world knew her name, Emma was a homeschooled kid who often felt lik
ASHLEY ROBERTS: How I Built a Life That Works For Me | GREAT MOMENTS
We're handed a certain blueprint for life. Get the right job, find the right partner, settle down, have children and ideally, do it all by 35. But what if that blueprint isn’t for you?Ashley Roberts rose to global fame as part of the Pussycat Dolls and she has built an incredible career and a life she loves by doing things her own way. In this Great Moment, Ashley opens up about the freedom t
PERRIE EDWARDS: Letting Go of a Friendship I Thought Would Last Forever
Perrie Edwards was just 17 when she found fame on The X Factor. After auditioning for the show, she was put together with Jade, Leigh-Anne and Jesy to form Little Mix - a group that became one of the biggest girlbands in British pop history.In our conversation, Perrie reveals that one of the hardest things about being famous is having some of her most personal experiences play out in the public ey
RYLAN CLARK: I Played the Fame Game on The X Factor | GREAT MOMENTS
Cast your mind back to the early 2010s when paparazzi shots ruled the front pages, and reality TV was turning ordinary people into stars overnight. From Big Brother and The X Factor to TOWIE and Made in Chelsea, our generation grew up at the peak of fame culture, raised on the idea that being famous was the ultimate dream.Few people embody that era quite like Rylan Clark. We first fell in lov
DANIEL MAYS: I've Worked with Hollywood’s Biggest Stars But I Still Sometimes Feel Like an Imposter
Daniel Mays has been in our living rooms for decades. From EastEnders and Line of Duty to Mrs Biggs and Thursday Murder Club, he’s become one of the most familiar and loved faces in British TV and film. But long before he shared the screen with the likes of Michael Douglas and Stephen Graham, Daniel was the middle child in a working-class Essex family, desperate to be seen and heard. He found
Joanne McNally on her Dating Disasters | GREAT MOMENTS
Modern dating is… a lot. Between situationships, ghosting, and the apps that feel more like a second job, finding anything close to a healthy relationship has never been more complicated. But on the bright side? It does make for some incredible stories.Joanne McNally is one of the funniest people I know. She made history as the first Irish female comic to headline Dublin’s 3Arena and soon she
VOGUE WILLIAMS: Debunking Divorce Rumours, S*x Parties & Spencer’s Wild Proposal
Vogue Williams is one of Ireland’s most loved exports. From co-hosting the hugely popular podcast, ‘My Therapist Ghosted Me’ with Joanne McNally to fronting documentaries and writing a Sunday Times bestseller, ‘Big Mouth’, Vogue’s built a career that’s as varied as it is brilliant. She also happens to be married to my buddy, Spencer Matthews and over the years, she’s become one of my favourit
LOUIE SPENCE: How I Found My People | GREAT MOMENTS
There's nothing quite like finding your people. The ones who make you feel completely at home, just as you are. For some of us, it’s the family we're born into. For others, it's the family we find along the way.Louie Spence is a British icon who lights up every room he walks into. He’s an incredibly gifted dancer and choreographer who performed on world tours with the Spice Girls before becoming a
GARETH GATES: I Was Beaten Up For My Stammer. Pop Idol Saved Me
Gareth Gates became a household name overnight. When the first series of Pop Idol aired in 2002, it was the first show of its kind and Gareth instantly captured the nation's hearts as the boy who defied his stammer to sing.Growing up in Bradford Gareth was severely bullied at school for his stammer, so convinced he was defective that he almost didn't audition for Pop Idol at all. In our conve
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu: ‘Don't Let Other People's Opinions Define You’ | GREAT MOMENTS
When you're going through a tough time, it can feel like there's no way out. But it's often in those moments that we find the strength we didn't know we had.Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu knows that feeling all too well. Since winning Love Island in 2022, she's gone on to become the Queen of Reality TV, from Love Island All Stars to Celebrity Big Brother and now Vanderpump Villa. But behind her confidenc
EMMA BARNETT: My IVF Journey & Why I Felt Like I’d Failed at Fertility
Emma Barnett is an award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster, with more than two thousand interviews under her belt and a seat on BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Emma was encouraged to ask questions from a young age and she’s built her entire career around them. Whether she's holding a politician to a 12-second silence on live radio or interviewing the Prime Minister, she’s known for ru
Big Zuu: Rediscovering Faith as a Grime Artist | GREAT MOMENTS
Faith is a deeply personal thing and, for many of us, our relationship with it changes over time. Some people drift away from it, some come back to it, and others are still figuring out what it means to them. It’s a journey that’s rarely a straight line.Big Zuu knows that better than most. Over the years, he has struggled to work out what being a Muslim means to him. In this Great Moment, the
CHRIS APPLETON: Bullies Spat on Me at School. Now I’m Kim Kardashian’s Most Trusted Hair Stylist
Chris Appleton has built a reputation as one of the world’s most trusted celebrity hair stylists. From Kim Kardashian and JLo to Ariana Grande and Christina Aguilera, he’s worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. It’s a world away from his upbringing in Leicester. As a teenager, Chris was bullied at school for working in a local hairdressers and was labelled before he had even begu
Dani Dyer: Having Children Changed Me | GREAT MOMENTS
Dani Dyer is an absolute ray of sunshine and one of the most refreshingly honest voices out there when it comes to talking about life as a mum. After coming out of a tricky relationship, the arrival of her son Santiago felt like a real blessing and a real turning point in her life. In this Great Moment, Dani opens up about the highs and lows of motherhood, from the anxiety and guilt to t
TANYA BURR: Dating After Divorce, the Brit Crew & Why I Quit YouTube
Tanya Burr rose to fame as one of the UK’s original YouTubers. As part of the Brit Crew, she quickly became one of the most recognisable faces on the platform alongside Zoella, Alfie Deyes and Marcus Butler. I’ve always been fascinated by creators like Tanya and their ability to captivate millions of people from their bedrooms, so I was really excited to have her on Great Company. In our
Rob Brydon: Why I Love Making People Laugh | GREAT MOMENTS
Is there any better feeling than a proper belly laugh? It really is the best kind of medicine and something we all rely on to get through the ups and downs of life. Rob Brydon has built a hugely successful career on making people laugh. From his iconic role as Uncle Bryn in Gavin & Stacey to his hilarious travels with Steve Coogan in The Trip, he’s truly mastered the art of entertaining.&
PARIS FURY: Tyson Is the Heavyweight Champion But I’m The Boss
Paris Fury is an absolute powerhouse of a woman. When At Home With The Furys first hit our screens, 2.6 million people tuned in to watch the first episode. We got a glimpse into life with former Heavyweight Champion, Tyson, and the rest of the Fury family. But for me, it was Paris who really stood out. As Tyson’s wife of nearly 20 years, Paris has been with him through it all. From his boxing
Alix Earle on The Power Of Saying No | GREAT MOMENTS
All eyes are on Alix Earle right now as her very public feud with Alex Cooper plays out online.As one of the biggest influencers in the world, Alix is no stranger to the pressure that can come with living in the spotlight. But through it all, she’s stayed grounded and built her brand by being herself.I was so excited to sit down with Alix in LA last year and record an episode of Great Company. She
ROCHELLE HUMES: Being Raised To Be Fearless, Life After The Saturdays & My First Date With Marvin
Rochelle Humes is a singer, presenter and founder of the hugely successful family lifestyle brand, My Little Coco. At just 12 years old, she won a place in S Club Juniors, before going on to top the charts with The Saturdays. Since then, she’s built a hugely successful career across entertainment and business. Rochelle has been grafting her whole life. And that’s exactly how she likes it
Alain De Botton: How To Make Real Connections | GREAT MOMENTS
Making connections and building relationships in the age of social media is hard. Many of us are having to relearn what it means to really click with another person, beyond the swipe culture of dating apps and the pressure to live up to the ‘perfect’ relationships we see online.Alain De Botton is a modern-day philosopher who founded the School of Life to help people understand the aspects of life
NAOMI ACKIE: Playing Whitney Houston Changed Everything - I’m a Different Person Now
Naomi Ackie is an award-winning actor known for her roles in The End of The F***ing World, Blink Twice and playing Whitney Houston in the 2023 biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody.I love speaking to hugely talented actors like Naomi. I’m always so curious to know what they’re like away from the characters they play.Naomi is a perfectionist who has been incredibly hard on herself throughout her caree
Professor Green: Why Men Today Feel Lost | GREAT MOMENTS
The rise of the manosphere says a lot about where things are at - a lot of men feel unheard and unseen in today’s world.Professor Green, aka Stephen Manderson, is a musician, storyteller, and one of my all-time favourite guests on Great Company. In this Great Moment, he talks openly about what many working-class men are dealing with. Feeling cut off, struggling to express themselves and often
BELLE HASSAN: I'm Finally Ready To Tell My Story
Belle Hassan first rose to fame on Love Island back in 2019, where her fiery personality made her one of the most memorable islanders of the series.Returning to the villa for this year’s Love Island: All Stars, she found herself at the centre of one of the series’ most talked about storylines, sparking conversation both on and off the show.Since leaving the villa, Belle has been navigating the rea
Elizabeth Day: Your Twenties Shape the Best Years Of Your Life | GREAT MOMENTS
Your twenties can feel like A LOT. There’s a pressure to find a job that you love, show up perfectly in your friendships and relationships… and somehow keep up with everyone else. It’s hard not to compare yourself when everyone else seems to have it figured out. Author, journalist and host of the award-winning podcast How to Fail, Elizabeth Day understands that feeling all too well. 
MOSES ITAUMA: I’m the Future Heavyweight Champion. This is How I’ll Do It
Moses Itauma is one of the most exciting names in boxing right now. He’s a former European and World Junior Champion who’s widely tipped to become Britain’s next heavyweight superstar.I’ve always been really interested in the journey someone goes on before they become the next big thing and that’s exactly where Moses is.At just 21, he’s on the brink of greatness as he prepares to face Jermaine Fra
Aitch: What People’s Differences Can Teach Us | GREAT MOMENTS
Aitch is known for his chart-topping tracks and insane freestyle talent but, away from music, he uses his platform to raise awareness for Down’s syndrome, inspired by his younger sister Gracie, who has the condition. In this Great Moment, Aitch opens up about how important Gracie is to him and the joy and light she brings to everyone around her.He shares how she’s shaped his outlook on life a
FEARNE COTTON: How I Set Boundaries & Stopped Being a People Pleaser
So many of us grew up watching Fearne Cotton on children’s TV and then later listening to her on Radio 1. She’s a broadcasting icon, bestselling author and someone I’ve looked up to for such a long time. At just 15, Fearne was thrust into the public eye when she began her TV career on Disney Club. With that came a huge pressure to be liked and she felt like she needed to change parts of her p
Dr Aliza Pressman: Parenting Advice You NEED To Hear | GREAT MOMENTS
50% of new parents experience a rise in stress, anxiety or depression according to recent research. With so much noise online about the “right” way to parent, it’s easy to feel like you’re doing it all wrong. Dr. Aliza Pressman is a renowned childhood expert and developmental psychologist. She believes that the only “right” way to parent is the way that works for you.In this Great Moment, she bre
MILLIE COURT: “Lucinda Was Totally Misunderstood in the Love Island Villa”
Millie Court first captured the nation’s heart when she won Love Island Series 7 back in 2021. Since then, she’s built a successful career while navigating a relationship and a break-up, all in the public eye.She won us over all over again when she returned to our screens for this year’s Love Island All Stars. I was obsessed with the series, so you can imagine how excited I was to sit down with he
Munya Chawawa: Why Comedy Matters Right Now | GREAT MOMENTS
Munya Chawawa is one of the sharpest and funniest voices on social media, known for his brilliantly observant takes on society, politics and the news cycle. In this Great Moment, he explains why the real satisfaction in comedy comes from holding up a mirror to society - and getting people to question the world around them.For Munya, comedy is more than entertainment. It’s a language we all sh
TOM DAVIS: I Lost Friends When I Quit Alcohol - But This Is What It Taught Me
Tom Davis is one of the funniest people I know. We first met ten years ago on Murder in Successville, the hilarious BBC3 sitcom he co-created with his friend James De Frond. At the time, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. What I didn’t realise then was just how much the show meant to Tom. Murder in Successville wasn’t just another job for him. It was a pivotal moment and there was
Introducing NearlyWeds with Molly and Tom
If you followed Sophie and my NearlyWeds journey, you’ll know just how wild, emotional and downright chaotic wedding planning can be. Now, it’s time for a brand new love story to take centre stage.NearlyWeds with Molly & Tom follows the next reality-TV romance stepping into real life and straight down the aisle. From venue hunting and guest list politics to budget stress, family dynamics and t
Zara Larsson on Staying True to Yourself | GREAT MOMENTS
Zara Larsson is having a moment with her hit song, Midnight Summer. So, who better to feature as this week’s Great Moment… One of pop’s brightest stars, Zara is sweet, magnetic and unapologetically herself. In this Great Moment, she talks about why it’s so important to make music she truly believes in, instead of getting caught up in what everyone else expects. The BRIT nominee shares ho
CHRIS OLSEN: “It’s Rehab or You Lose Us” - My Family Made Me Choose
Chris Olsen is one of the biggest social media stars in the world. He joined TikTok in 2020 and quickly became a viral sensation. I’ve admired him for a long time - his social media content is so funny, honest, and just impossible to scroll past. But what I didn’t fully appreciate until this conversation was just how much he’s been through to get to where he is today. Chris opens up abou
Shirley Ballas on Growing Up Without a Dad | GREAT MOMENTS
We often talk about the impact our parents have on us growing up but what happens when one of them isn’t there? For Shirley Ballas, growing up without a father didn’t just affect her childhood. It influenced her confidence, her relationships and how she saw herself - in ways she only began to understand much later in life.In this Great Moment, Shirley opens up about the emotional gap her fath
ADOLESCENCE CREATOR JACK THORNE on Golden Globes, Being an Outsider & the Dark Side of Social Media
You might not know Jack Thorne’s name but you’ll definitely know his work. He’s the award-winning writer behind Adolescence, Skins, This is England and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.For years, he has created intense, thought-provoking dramas - stories that speak to millions of us around the world. His work doesn’t just entertain, it creates conversations about who we are and the world we live
Prof Tim Spector: How Food is Affecting Your Mental Health | GREAT MOMENTS
We spend more than 2 HOURS every day thinking about food: what to eat, when to eat and what we’re craving next…But how often do we stop to ask, is this actually what my body needs? And more importantly, how is my diet affecting the way I feel?Professor Tim Spector is the co-founder of the ZOE health app and one of the world’s leading experts in gut health. His groundbreaking research has completel
OLIVIA ATTWOOD: Why I'm Not Afraid To Be Alone Anymore
Olivia Attwood first captured the nation’s attention on Love Island, quickly becoming a fan favourite on series 3 of the show.She’s gone on to build an incredible career across TV and radio and is loved for being open, honest and unapologetically herself.I couldn’t wait to have Olivia on the pod - she’s been on my wish list for a while - and this conversation didn’t disappoint. Olivia opens up abo
Spencer Matthews on Losing Someone You Love | GREAT MOMENTS
There are moments in life that split everything into before and after. Losing someone you love is often one of them.This Great Moment is for anyone who’s experienced loss or, watched someone they love change after it.Spencer Matthews is one of my oldest friends, and in this conversation he opens up about losing his brother, Mike, when he was just 10 years old. He reflects on how that experience ch
JESY NELSON - PART 2: Why I Walked Away From Little Mix
This is part 2 of my conversation with the incredible Jesy Nelson. Growing up in Romford, Jesy always dreamed of being on stage. But years of bullying slowly knocked her confidence until she stopped believing in herself, right up until The X Factor. Auditioning for The X Factor changed Jesy’s life. Her dreams came true overnight but fame wasn’t what she thought it would be. In part
JESY NELSON - PART 1: Becoming a Mum & The Fight No Baby Should Face
Jesy Nelson rose to global fame with Little Mix, experiencing the highest highs and lowest lows in the public eye. But nothing could have prepared her for motherhood.Jesy’s world changed when her twin daughters, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, were diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, a rare and severe condition. Like many of us, my heart broke when I watched her video sharing the news.For
