Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'
Alan Carr invites a famous guest each week to discuss their favorite places in the world, sharing anecdotes, laidback chat, and laugh-out-loud travel tales. From caravanning in Rhyl to private jetting to the Maldives, guests spill the beans on holiday horrors and dream destinations. The podcast offers escapism and a smile, as Alan chats with his famous friends about everything travel.
Episodes
S11 EP3: Daniel Foxx - Billionaire Babies, Bali disasters & a Wrestling Ex
Daniel Foxx joins Alan Carr on Life’s A Beach fresh from his sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run - and he’s got stories.
From travelling like a “middle-aged mum” and discovering a very particular lesbian ice creamery in Melbourne, to spotting Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood in business class, Daniel has a lot to report. There’s also his new book, Fairytales for Privileged Children, the i
S11 EP2: Patrick Brammall: Colin From Accounts, Last Seen & Raw Dogging In Business Class
Patrick Brammall is on board! And things get a little...steamy.
The star of Colin From Accounts and Apple TV+’s brand-new addictive thriller Last Seen joins Alan for a gloriously chaotic flight - from his disastrous attempt at having a holiday in Maui with two kids under five, to his dog Walter’s jet lag, his love of Australia, and the time his daughter was sick on a plane rig
S11 EP1: Judi Love: Naked Spas, Jamaica & The Iron That Stopped A Plane!
WELCOME ABOARD ALAN AIR!
This week, Captain Carr is joined by the brilliant Judi Love!
Judi takes us from her first ever flight (which involved a full-size iron setting off a security alert) to getting completely naked in a Swiss spa, falling flat on her face in Santorini, wild holidays with her girls and why Jamaica is her ultimate happy place.
Plus: holiday romances, celeb spottin
S10 EP31: Daniel Sloss (Video Edition)
This is the kast episode of the series - see you very soon for series 11!!
Daniel Sloss is on board!Daniel joins Captain Alan for a very entertaining journey through his travel history - from childhood holidays to Disney World Florida, getting on a flight with mumps, and the realities of travelling the world as a comedian.Daniel reveals what it’s like touring internationally, how travel opens y
S10 EP31: Daniel Sloss
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the comedian Daniel Sloss.
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‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight en
S10 EP30: Shaggy (Video Edition)
Shaggy is on board! ✈️🏝️ Alan Carr is joined by reggae and dancehall legend Shaggy for a brilliant trip around the world - from growing up in Jamaica and seeing snow for the first time in New York, to performing with Sting and meeting Michael Jackson. Shaggy reveals his favourite hidden gem in Jamaica, the incredible story behind GoldenEye, where Ian Fleming wrote James Bond and Sting wrote Every
S10 EP30: Shaggy
Shaggy is on board! ✈️🏝️ Alan Carr is joined by reggae and dancehall legend Shaggy for a brilliant trip around the world - from growing up in Jamaica and seeing snow for the first time in New York, to performing with Sting and meeting Michael Jackson. Shaggy reveals his favourite hidden gem in Jamaica, the incredible story behind GoldenEye, where Ian Fleming wrote James Bond and Sting wrote Every
S10 EP29: Rhys James (Video Edition)
Comedian Rhys James joins Captain Alan this week! Rhys reveals why he ditched a life-changing expedition to Borneo for a lads' holiday in Kavos, shares the bizarre story of getting lost in Sri Lanka with a Sherpa who didn't know the way, and relives a truly horrific bout of Montezuma's Revenge in Mexico. Plus, there's holiday heartbreak, Edinburgh Fringe chaos, family trips to Devon, dodgy mini-ba
S10 EP29: Rhys James
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the comedian Rhys James.
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‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight ent
S10 EP28: Adam Lambert (Video Edition)
Adam Lambert joins Alan Carr for a very glamorous flight!
Adam talks holidays with his family, touring the world with Queen, celebrity encounters on planes, his favourite hotel in Venice, holiday romances, his dream destination and why his perfect holiday involves a beach, a piña colada and eating mangoes.
Plus, Adam chats about his brand-new sixth solo album ADAM, his move from LA to
S10 EP28: Adam Lambert
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the singer Adam Lambert.
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‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight ent
S10 EP27: Sally Phillips (Video Edition)
Sally Phillips joins Alan for one of the most epic international episodes of Life's a Beach ever. From growing up in Hong Kong and Beirut to surviving salmonella in Mexico, clown school, holiday romances and Edinburgh Fringe memories, Sally has the most intriguing travel stories. Plus, they chat The Hairdresser Mysteries, niche museums, menopausal confidence and why you should never underestimate
S10 EP27: Sally Phillips
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the
actress, comedian, writer, producer, and director - Sally Phillips.
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Thanks, Alan.
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‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks.
S10 EP26: David Sedaris (Video Edition)
One of the world's greatest storytellers is on board Alan Air! David Sedaris joins Alan to celebrate his brilliant new essay collection "The Land and Its People", and shares stories from his travels to 74 countries.From his unforgettable first trip to Greece, the holiday romance that could have changed his life forever, and why Japan completely changed him, to meeting the Pope, travellin
S10 EP26: David Sedaris
One of the world's greatest storytellers is on board Alan Air! David Sedaris joins Alan to celebrate his brilliant new essay collection "The Land and Its People", and shares stories from his travels to 74 countries.From his unforgettable first trip to Greece, the holiday romance that could have changed his life forever, and why Japan completely changed him, to meeting the Pope, travellin
S10 EP25: Nina Conti (Video Edition)
Nina Conti is on board Alan Air and it's as brilliantly bonkers as you'd expect. She reveals the skiing holiday where her dad's booming voice bolted her into action, the holiday romance with an American Marine that ended very badly, losing Monkey on a flight to Austria, why Tokyo didn't live up to expectations, and why she escapes to yurts, road trips and Arthur's Seat whenever she gets the chance
S10 EP25: Nina Conti
Nina Conti joins Alan for a laughter-fueled flight to talk American road trips, her directorial debut "Sunlight", disastrous holiday romances, comedy awards, losing Monkey in Austria, and her fabulous new show at Edinburgh Fringe...
https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/nina-s-c-nti-cabaret
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S10 EP24: Caitlin Moran (Video Edition)
This week on Life's a Beach, Alan is joined by the incomparable Caitlin Moran - writer, broadcaster and one of Britain's funniest storytellers - for an episode that goes gloriously off-piste. They somehow begin with Harry Styles' legs and Take That before diving into Caitlin's unforgettable childhood holidays, with summers migrating to a caravan in Wales with an apocalypse-prepping father.
Along
S10 EP24: Caitlin Moran
Caitlin Moran joins Alan for a fascinating chat about Japan, her new gardening podcast with Adam Frost Outsiding, the incredible British history of Oak trees, Liz Taylor and Caitlin's brilliant new book How to be Hopeful which is out in September.
Don't miss this flight's quite literal climax at the end!
Listen to/watch - Outsiding: https://open.spotify.com/show/033CJY22Urz2BLJK792QRZ
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S10 EP23: Brian Molko (Video Edition)
Brian Molko joins Alan for a brilliantly funny flight, from an unforgettable airport encounter with Alan that reminds Brian of David Bowie, to why he finally decided to revisit Placebo's debut album 30 years later.
They talk about rebuilding his relationship with those early songs ahead of Placebo's 30th anniversary tour and the band’s debut album, newly RE:CREATED, why the Britpop era made Place
S10 EP23: Brian Molko
Captain Alan welcomes on board Placebo's Brian Molko! They talk first meetings, tour buses, the Maldives and Magaluf.
Be prepared for the chat to take some surprisingly dark turns.
And of course Brian's celebrating their new album Placebo RE:CREATED, a totally reworked version of their debut album, and their embark on 30th anniversary European and UK tour, which starts in September.
A 'Ke
S10 EP22: Sam Campbell (Video Edition)
Sam Campbell joins Captain Alan for one of the most unhinged episodes yet; featuring Last One Laughing doppelgängers, castle turrets, extreme heat, accidental art auctions, Hollywood near-misses, and a volcanic egg that changes everything. The inflight chat veers from Yoko Ono to Pompeii and a suspiciously life-changing souvenir from Naples. It’s hot. It’s chaotic. It’s deeply wrong in places. And
S10 EP22: Sam Campbell
Sam Campbell joins Alan for a gloriously chaotic flight through travel disasters, strange habits, Last One Laughing, and the kind of stories only Sam could tell. Buckle up - this one goes off course almost immediately.YUMMY!
Don't miss the brilliant Make That Movie: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/make-that-movie
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‘Life’s A Beach’ everyon
S10 EP21: Jinkx Monsoon (Video Edition)
This week, Alan is joined by the one and only Jinkx Monsoon.
The singer, actress, comedian and two-time Drag Race champion is currently wowing audiences as Judy Garland in "End of the Rainbow" (which ends Sunday!) and preparing to star in Broadway's smash-hit "Oh, Mary!". On board, Jinkx talks witchcraft, queer icons, sobriety, Broadway dreams, getting hit by a car in Amsterdam, why she loves Me
S10 EP21: Jinkx Monsoon
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the
drag queen, actress, singer and comedian - Jinkx Monsoon.
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S10 EP20: Alan Davies (Video Edition)
Alan Davies joins Captain Carr on Alan Air to swap holiday horror stories, from disastrous trips to Costa Rica and eight-hour holidays in the Canary Islands to celebrity encounters with Sting and Ronan Keating.They also chat about returning to stand-up, comedy heroes, the emotional impact of Alan's memoirs, and being called Alan.✈️ Don't forget to like and subscribe for new episodes every week.00:
S10 EP20: Alan Davies
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the comedian, presenter and actor - Alan Davies.
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S10 EP19: David Morrissey (Video Edition)
David Morrissey joins Captain Carr for a hilarious and thought-provoking Life's A Beach flight. David talks about growing up in Liverpool, filming The Walking Dead, joining Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles films, his friendship with Alan Cumming, and the surprising downside of a luxury trip to the Maldives.
They also discuss conspiracy theories, David's work with UNHCR, Refuge and The Felix Project,
S10 EP19: David Morrissey
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the actor and filmmaker - David Morrissey.
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S10 EP18: Jane McDonald (Video Edition)
National treasure Jane McDonald boards Alan Air! Jane joins Captain Carr for a riotous trip through cruise ships, Nashville, Bridlington holidays, giant wedges, holiday romances and why her life permanently smells of bins.
They chat about Jane’s new album Living the Dream, filming Pole to Pole, nearly missing flights in Venice, bungee jumping in New Zealand, and pork pies from Wakefield.
Plus:
S10 EP18: Jane McDonald
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the singer and presenter - Jane McDonald.
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‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjo
S10 EP17: Natalie Imbruglia (Video Edition)
Natalie Imbruglia joins Alan Carr for a chaotic trip on Alan Air.From Neighbours and disastrous packing habits to holiday romances in the South of France, Natalie talks festivals, fame, perimenopause, dolphins (eventually), and why Aussies make the best house guests.Plus: Elon Musk on Necker Island, Mrs Mangel’s portrait, and Natalie's REAL Aussie accent.
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S10 EP17: Natalie Imbruglia
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the singer-songwriter and actress - Natalie Imbruglia
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‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit
S10 EP16: Callum Scott Howells (Video Edition)
Callum Scott Howells joins Captain Alan onboard Life’s a Beach for one of the funniest flights yet. From filming Madfabulous to spotting Björn Ulvaeus in the Maldives gym, disastrous holiday fashion, Welsh pride, celebrity encounters, and how Alan might be part of Mamma Mia! 3… this episode goes everywhere.There’s also Rita the dog making an appearance, stories from Port Talbot to Chile, and one u
S10 EP16: Callum Scott Howells
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the actor and singer - Callum Scott Howells.
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S10 EP15: Scarlett Moffatt (Video Edition)
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the TV personality and presenter - Scarlett Moffatt.
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‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit ba
S10 EP15: Scarlett Moffatt
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the TV personality and presenter - Scarlett Moffatt.
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‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit ba
S10 EP14: Sheridan Smith (Video Edition)
Sheridan Smith is on board with Captain Alan for a brilliantly chaotic flight - talking tattoos, caravan holidays in Cleethorpes, and a very steamy Greek romance.
They dive into spa trips, anxiety and why holidays are all about switching off… before getting into Sheridan’s gripping new drama The Cage. Set in a Liverpool casino, it’s gritty, emotional, and full of characters you shouldn’t root fo
S10 EP14: Sheridan Smith
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brillaint actress and singer - Sheridan Smith.
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S10 EP13: Mel Giedroyc (Video Edition)
Mel Giedroyc joins Alan for a chaotic flight full of walking holidays, Bacardi-fuelled LOL confessions, and a celestial encounter with… the most famous person in the world.
From San Francisco dreams (roller skates optional) to Lake District nostalgia, plus jaw trauma, death chat, and why Mel now only wants to walk everywhere forever… this flight is gloriously one not to be missed.
Buckle up...
S10 EP13: Mel Giedroyc
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brillaint comedian and presenter - Mel Giedroyc.
Join Mel Giedroyc every week on the hit podcast Where There’s a Will There’s a Wake, as she laughs in the face of death with all your favourite funny celebrities as they tell her about their dream demise.
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S10 EP12: Jack Whitehall (Video Edition)
Jack Whitehall returns - and within minutes we’re into kebabs, cab drivers and chalk phalluses.There’s the spiralling of his stag do, a near miss with the Daily Mail, and the realities of tour life (including when stand-up goes very wrong). Plus: travelling with kids, naked yoga, Chernobyl as a tourist destination… and one truly grim fox encounter.Prepare to brace... this escalates fast.00:00 Jack
S10 EP12: Jack Whitehall
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brillaint comedian and actor - Jack Whitehall.
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‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit bac
S10 EP11: Regé-Jean Page (Video Edition)
Flying Alan Air this week is Regé-Jean Page! Rege joins Captain Carr for a globe-trotting chat that goes from the rolling hills of Tuscany to the very real threat of Aussie swooping magpies.From filming dreamy rom-com scenes with Halle Bailey in "You, Me and Tuscany", to growing up between Zimbabwe and London, Regé shares travel stories and some very surprising travel facts, plus the New Zealand l
S10 EP11: Regé-Jean Page
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant actor - Regé-Jean Page
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‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the
S10 EP10: Amy Gledhill (Video Edition)
Fresh off Last One Laughing, the brilliant Amy Gledhill joins Alan Carr on Life’s A Beach for some proper belly laughs. From the surreal pressure cooker of LOL (where no one laughs for hours…) to chaotic nights out in Hull, dating as a comedian, and a wild Texas romance - this flight is packed with sharp, silly, and totally unfiltered moments.
Plus: wigs, Ouija boards, and why being funny might b
S10 EP10: Amy Gledhill
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant comedian and actor - Amy Gledhill
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‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back an
S10 EP9: Leigh Francis (Video Edition)
Leigh Francis joins Captain Carr for an Alan Air flight packed with wild stories, nostalgic throwbacks and plenty of unexpected turns.
Leigh chats about his podcast Unlikely Friends with his wife Jill, Emma Bunton, and her husband Jade Jones, how they met, what gets cut out, and why Jill's a better human than he is.
Alan reminds Leigh of the time he didn't know who Adele was at a party, owning M
S10 EP9: Leigh Francis
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant comedian, actor and presenter - Leigh Francis.
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S10 EP8: Bob Mortimer (Video Edition)
What happens when Alan Carr and Bob Mortimer get together right after filming Last One Laughing? Absolute mayhem.
From being told to “f*ck off” by Romesh Ranganathan, to phantom sh*tters in Wythenshawe, to Bob’s very unexpected holiday romance… this episode is pure Bob-flavoured joy. There’s also a deep dive on comedy legends like Monty Python and Spike Milligan, how “idiot comedy” is dying out,
S10 EP8: Bob Mortimer
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant comedian - Bob Mortimer.
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‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy
S10 EP7: Jeff Goldblum (Video Edition)
Jeff Goldblum boards Alan Air for one of the most gloriously unpredictable flights yet. From Old Hollywood legends and Mulholland Drive nightmares to pickles, sandwiches and impromptu singing, Jeff goes full Goldblum - charming, curious and wonderfully maverick. They talk about his new album Night Blooms, touring with orchestras around the world, and the timeless magic of jazz standards. Along the
S10 EP7: Jeff Goldblum
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the legendary actor and musician - Jeff Goldblum
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‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back a
S10 EP6: Carol Vorderman (Video Edition)
Carol Vorderman joins Captain Carr on Life’s a Beach and it’s exactly as chaotic as you’d hope. From flying her own plane across Europe, to swimming with great white sharks and holidaying with Annie Lennox and Ainsley Harriott. She tells Alan gets an exclusive on why she might run for Prime Minister, we hear about her sunbathing in space, the party she drove Alan to dressed as Cher, and why a tiny
S10 EP6: Carol Vorderman
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant broadcaster - Carol Vorderman.
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‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and e
S10 EP5: Tamzin Outhwaite (Video Edition)
Old friends, zero filter. Tamzin Outhwaite joins Captain Alan on Alan Air for a brilliantly unhinged catch-up that proves some friendships never grow up - they just get wetter. From being pushed into a swimming pool at Amanda Holden’s party, to childhood Disney holidays, solo retreats, and disastrous travel moments, this is a chat full of affection, honesty and big laughs.There’s wellness, wanderi
S10 EP5: Tamzin Outhwaite
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant actress - Tamzin Outhwaite.
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‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enj
S10 EP4: Marcus Mumford (Video Edition)
Marcus Mumford joins Captain Carr for one of Alan Air's most memorable flights. We hear all about the new Mumford & Son's album "Prizefighter" out now! And the chat goes everywhere from tote-bag judgement, to the holiday romance that turned into marriage, and one flashing incident on a pontoon in Mexico.All this plus Disney squirrels, Celebrity Traitors glory, all-inclusive confessions, broken gui
S10 EP4: Marcus Mumford
Marcus Mumford drops in to chat holidays and is the upcoming Mumford & Sons album, Prizefighter set to be released on 20 February 2026
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S10 EP3: Pete Wicks & Sam Thompson (Video Edition)
Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks fly Alan Air and things unravel fast. They tell Alan what they’re really like on holiday (airport dad energy versus filming absolutely everything), relive a Vegas trip where Sam genuinely thought Pete had died, and tell us about Sam's unnecessary toilet-related voice note. There are childhood holidays, dodgy dating stories, celebrity sightings, Pete’s habit of feeding s
S10 EP3: Pete Wicks & Sam Thompson
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories are Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson.
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‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the infli
S10 EP2: Take That (Video Edition)
Gary, Mark and Howard join Alan to talk about the new Netflix Take That documentary - and things immediately descend into chaos.
From Ibiza, the Maldives, and safari mishaps to archive hoarding, early leather outfits, holiday run-ins with authorities, and being driven away from huge gigs in a Fiat Punto. Add silly hats, Colin the Caterpillar, celebrity holiday spots and Alan appearing in the do
S10 EP2: Take That
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is are the legendary band - Take That.
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‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the
S10 EP1: Will Arnett & John Bishop (Video Edition)
Will Arnett and John Bishop join Captain Alan to talk holidays, stand-up nerves, and their brilliant new film "Is This Thing On?" - inspired by John’s real life journey into comedy.
From New York comedy clubs and Liverpool screenings to St Barths holidays, gym confessions, all-inclusive buffet hacks… fasten your seatbelts and get ready for some hilarious in-flight entertainment.
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S10 EP1: Will Arnett & John Bishop
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is are comedian and actor Will Arnett, and comedian John Bishop.
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‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle
Life's A Beach: Best of 2025 Part 3
I'll be back with a new series very soon - in the meantime here's a few of my favourite moments from the show in 2025.
Featuring... Fatboy Slim, Vanessa Williams, Daisy May Cooper and Paul Hollywood.
Thanks and lots of love - Alan xxx
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Life's A Beach: Best of 2025 Part 2
Hello listeners, as we get ready for the amazing new year ahead in 2026 here's a few of my favourite moments from the show in 2025.
Featuring... Gloria Estefan, Josh Homme, Iain Stirling and Oona Chaplin
Thanks for listening and see you in January 2026 for a new series.
Thanks and lots of love - Alan xxx
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Life's A Beach: Best of 2025 Part 1
As we end the year (and another brilliant series) here's a few of my favourite moments from the show in 2025.
Featuring... Mariah Carey, Jason Bateman, Stephen Fry and Dita Von Tease.
Thanks for listening and see you in January 2026 for a new series.
Thanks and lots of love - Alan xxx
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S9 EP51: Kelly Brook (Video Edition)
Fresh from the Australian jungle, Kelly Brook joins Alan Carr to talk I’m a Celebrity - from eating trials and lost kilos to having her phone confiscated on arrival and how she bonded with Ruby Wax swapping embarrassing Madonna stories.
There’s also chat about getting papped abroad, childhood holidays, her Italian olive farm life with husband Jeremy, and news of her new swimsuit range.
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S9 EP51: Kelly Brook
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant model, actress and presenter - Kelly Brook.
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S9 EP50: Vittorio Angelone (Video Edition)
Vittorio Angelone is flying Alan Air this week!
He chats to Alan about his fascinating journey from classical musician to stand-up comedian, and his love of walking holidays with his girlfriend. We hear about performing huge drums at The Royal Albert Hall, the highs and lows of touring, and a disastrous last ditch attempt to save a relationship in Amsterdam.
Plus, discover hidden gems in Bel
S9 EP50: Vittorio Angelone
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant comedian - Vittorio Angelone.
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‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and en
S9 EP49: Oona Chaplin (Video Edition)
Oona Chaplin joins Alan Carr to chat about her fierce new role as Varang in Avatar: Fire and Ash - plus, a wild ride through psychedelic scenes, epic travel stories, and ancient spiritual places.
From childhood globetrotting to heartbreaks over Prince, Mexico’s magic, and even some cheeky Navi cat hisses, this episode is packed with laughs, surprises, and wanderlust vibes.
Don’t miss their
S9 EP49: Oona Chaplin
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant actress - Oona Chaplin.
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‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy t
S9 EP48: Stephen Mulhern (Video Edition)
Stephen Mulhern makes his podcast debut and he picks Alan to pop his cherry! Stephen blows Alan away with magic - but Alan’s got a bone to pick about the Royal Variety Show.
From Princess Diana stories and wild Amazon adventures to The Accidental Tourist and his food fears, this episode is packed with laughs, surprises, and a seriously impressive card trick. Plus you don't want to miss Stephen
S9 EP48: Stephen Mulhern
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant BAFTA-winning magician, comedian, and TV presenter - Stephen Mulhern. Enjoy!!
Please subscribe and review.
Thanks, Alan.
xx
‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on th
S9 EP47: Jason Bateman (Video Edition)
Join Jason and Alan as they dive into the wild world of Zootropolis 2 and so much more! From red carpet dress codes to LA secret gems, Alan got up close with the incredible Jason Bateman after the premiere.
Expect laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, and Traitors chat - as well as Alan’s starring role rapping with Antonio Banderas in SpongeBob and Justin's penchant for liquorice?! Don’t miss this
S9 EP47: Jason Bateman
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant actor - Jason Bateman.
Enjoy!!
Please subscribe and review.
Thanks, Alan.
xx
‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and
S9 EP46: Harriet Kemsley (Video Edition)
Get ready for laughs with Harriet Kemsley on Life’s a Beach! From wild holiday romances, to falling down a snow hole (yes, really) - Harriet has some brilliant stories! Plus, Last One Laughing, Traitors and Alan’s wearing a trendy jumper.
00:00 Intro00:20 Harriet as Mama Clause01:06 Traitors chat / Jake Gyllenhaal’s dog03:22 What Canterbury’s like04:02 The ducking stool06:12 Alan’s trendy jumper0
S9 EP46: Harriet Kemsley
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant comedian - Harriet Kemsley.
Enjoy!!
Please subscribe and review.
Thanks, Alan.
xx
‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit ba
