Episode 12 - Sue Perkins

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Sue Perkins is an accomplished presenter, writer, actor, director and comedian. Together with her presenting partner, Mel Giedroyc, Sue first entertained the nation in 1997 on the popular Light Lunch, which ran for five series before transferring to an evening slot titled Late Lunch. With their fresh and unstuffy style, they jumped, yelled and gurned their way through hours of television, marking the start of a double act that has lasted over 25 years, including the seven series of The Great British Bake Off (2010 -2016). Sue co-presented the Supersizers (2007 – 2011), alongside Giles Coren. The hugely popular show spawned a cultish devotion from fans and several spin-offs, all which involved dressing up in historically accurate costumes and eating (and drinking) their way through the cuisine of different eras. Never one to turn down a challenge, in 2008 Sue took part in Maestro, a BBC programme where "famous amateurs with a passion for classical music" competed for the chance to conduct the BBC Concert Orchestra at the 2008 Proms in the Park. Sue won the competition and has since conducted several charity concerts including the world’s biggest kazoo ensemble at the Royal Albert Hall.Sue hosted four series of Insert Name Here on BBC2 (2016 – 19) and The Greatest Snowman for Channel 4. She has appeared on many comedy panel shows, including Comedy Game Night, QI, Have I Got News for You and The Last Leg. On the radio, she can be heard on BBC Radio 4’s staple comedies The News Quiz, as well as hosting four series of Dilemma. As a big fan of Game of Thrones, Sue has presented the final four series of its companion show Thronecast (2015 – 2019) for Sky.Sue has several successful travelogues under her belt including Sue Perkins: Big American Road Trip, Sue Perkins: Along the US-Mexico Border, Japan with Sue Perkins, The Ganges with Sue Perkins, The Mekong River with Sue Perkins and Kolkata with Sue Perkins. Her documentary Sue Perkins and the Chimp Sanctuary was nominated for a Grierson Award in 2018. Sue’s love of the natural world brought her to narrate the Audible podcast series Earpedia: Animals/Plants as well as hosting BBC Radio 4’s Nature Table. In 2017 her witty and warm presenting style won her the prestigious gig of hosting the BAFTA Television Awards, which she returned to host in 2018. Sue’s series of twenty podcasts: An Hour or So With… reached #1 on the iTunes podcast chart soon after its release, and these intimate and informal audio specials include conversations with Mary Berry, Stewart Lee, Emma Thompson and John Lloyd. Sue hosts BBC Radio 4’s long-running iconic comedy panel show Just a Minute. She received an incredible reception after she followed in the footsteps of the late Nicholas Parsons. The Telegraph gave Sue a five-star review, stating that “the comedy game is in safe hands”.Over the course of her career, Sue has proven to be a highly talented writer, with writing credits including the beloved BBC comedy series Absolutely Fabulous and an episode of the influential Banana in 2014 (E4/More 4). Sue also has written and directed Urban Myth: When Joan Kissed Barbra for Sky about Joan Rivers and Barbra Streisand. The short film featured Jessica Barden and Katherine Ryan and received rave reviews, including ★★★★ from The Times. In 2015, her memoir Spectacles garnered great reviews and reached the coveted number one spot in The Sunday Times paperback non-fiction chart. In 2017 she toured with her stand-up show based on the book, performing to sell-out audiences across the UK. Her second memoir East of Croydon was released in 2018, detailing her travels across South-East Asia alongside tales of her growing up in South London.Sue wrote and starred in Heading Out, a sitcom for BBC2 about a veterinarian who struggles to come out to her parents with hilarious consequences. Sue starred in two series of Sky’s sitcom Hitmen, in which she and Mel play two best friends who also happen to be inept killers.Sue featured in the feature film Last Christmas, directed by the wonderful Paul Feig and the film adaptation of the best-selling book How to Build a Girl.Most recently, Nature Talk, the podcast hosted by Sue won a silver Aria Award from The Radio Academy. Her show, Sue Perkins: Perfectly Legal has been nominated for a 2023 BAFTA for Entertainment Performance.

Sue's top 3 holiday destinations

Episode 10 - Riyadh Khalaf

07 June 2023 09:43:00
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Riyadh Khalaf is a broadcaster, author, podcast host and LGBTQ+ advocate, who began his journey as a YouTuber. He is a regular host of BBC’s The One Show and Morning Live, presenting segments and films on the natural world, aviation, and mental health. Riyadh fronted the ground-breaking documentary Queer Britain (BBC3), produced and presented Winging It (BBC Reel), and was crowned champion of Celebrity MasterChef (BBC). He has also fronted several BBC Sounds podcasts. His YouTube channel has amassed over 50 million views with viral videos being featured on BuzzFeed, MTV, CNN, BBC, Channel 4, Huffington Post, Vanity Fair, E! News, and The Guardian. This year Riyadh’s hosting a series of live West End shows, sitting down with some of the biggest names in film and television. His debut book Yay! You’re Gay! Now What? (Frances Lincoln) sold in the UK, US and Australia becoming a number-one bestseller on Amazon.

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Episode 11 - Julia Bradbury

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Described as both “authoritative and warm” by one critic, Julia has achieved some incredible feats across her impressive career. Credited with revamping Sunday night primetime television on BBC One’s Countryfile, she has launched three television channels, turned walking into a primetime hit on the BBC and ITV, and presented national-favourite television shows such as Watchdog and Top Gear. In addition to her on-screen achievements, Julia has written several books about walking and launched The Outdoor Guide Foundation, raising money to donate equipment to state primary schools and improve accessibility to enjoying nature in the UK. Some of Julia’s most recent work includes her award-nominated documentary Julia Bradbury: Breast Cancer and Me.

Julia’s top 3 holiday destinations

Episode 9 - Fred Siriex

03 May 2023 01:10:10
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Fred Sirieix is widely recognised by British viewers for hosting Channel 4’s BAFTA award-winning reality television series ‘First Dates’ and ‘First Dates Hotel’. You can also see him in the ITV’s series ‘Gordon, Gino and Fred’s Road Trip’. He has a brand new show on E4 this year called Fred’s Last Resort which sees 12 young Brits immersed into the luxury side of hospitality. He is currently recording his new series of Remarkable Places To Eat for Channel4 and has a BBC Radio2 series on French music and influence. From Autumn 2020, Fred became the Wine Ambassador for Marks and Spencer and in 2022 he released his Sunday Times Best Seller Wine Uncorked: My Guide to the World of Wine. Sirieix is also known as the founder of the ‘National Waiters Day’ and the ‘Art of Service’ training tool. In addition, he founded the ‘Galvin’s Cup’ and ‘Galvin’s Chance’ charities. Fred also launched ‘The Right Course’, a prisoners service industry education programme.

Fred’s top 3 holiday destinations

Episode 8 - Hayley Morris

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Hayley Morris is a comedy actor and writer with 7 million followers across her platforms. Me vs Brain, an Overthinker’s Guide to Life (Penguin, Feb 2023) was Penguin’s most pre-ordered non-fiction for 2023 and is a Sunday Times Bestseller. Creator of the Year (Funny Women Awards 2021) and Sunday Times Style Sunday 10 Faces to Know (2022). Behind the scenes, Hayley is busy developing her sitcoms.

Hayley’s top 3 holiday destinations

Episode 7 - Candice Brathwaite

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Candice Brathwaite is a critically acclaimed author, journalist, and TV presenter, with over 244k Instagram followers.  Whatever the medium, Candice is straight-talking and exuberant, intent on showing the joy to be had in being young, black, and British. A self-confessed fashion and beauty addict, Candice often appears offering style advice on LORRAINE (ITV) and has designed a bestselling handbag collection in collaboration with sustainable accessories label BEEN London.  Her first book, ‘I am not your Baby Mother’ (2020) made it to the Sunday Times Bestseller list, and her first foray into fiction (a YA novel) ‘Cuts Both Ways’ was released in August 2022.  Candice is a Contributing Editor to Grazia and regularly appears on national radio and television news channels.

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Episode 6 - Grace Dent

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Grace Dent is an award-winning restaurant critic, currently writing for the Guardian and starring as a regular guest judge on BBC’s MasterChef. Grace hosts chart-topping podcast, Comfort Eating (The Guardian). The podcast sat in No.1 across All Categories for 4 weeks. Grace most recently hosted The World’s Most Expensive Buffett (Channel 5), Best of Britain by the Sea (Channel 4) with Ainsley Harriott, The World Cook (Amazon Prime) and is a regular on the airwaves on BBC Radio 2 on Christmas Day & The Untold (BBC Radio 4, ARIA nominated).Grace is Best Food Critic 2022 (Fortum and Mason’s Food and Drink awards), her memoir ‘Hungry’ has won multiple awards.

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Episode 4 - Babatunde Aleshe

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Babatunde Aléshé is an award winning comedian, writer, actor and podcaster. A firm TV favourite, Baba has appeared shows including I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here (ITV1), Guessable (Comedy Central), House of Games (BBC), The Sorry I Didn’t Know (ITV), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains (Comedy Central), Comedians Giving Lectures (Dave) as well as a cast regular in the BAFTA nominated Celebrity Gogglebox (C4). In 2022 Babatunde’s Mission Imagination podcast series won a prestigious ARIAS Award. He is touring the UK across 2023 with his smash hit Babahood Tour. 

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Episode 4 - Dr Zoe Williams

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Dr Zoe Williams MBBS, DRCOG, MRCGP graduated from medical school in 2007. She has gained experience in many specialist fields within medicine and currently practices as an NHS General Practitioner in London and outside of the surgery is a National Advisor of Office for Health Improvement and Disparities and has served as a clinical advisor to the RCGP. Zoe is one of the resident Doctors on ITV’s This Morning, and has featured as an expert on the BBC’s The One Show, Horizon and Trust Me I’m a Doctor. She specialises in debunking the confusing world of medicine, in a fun and entertaining way.   Zoe founded the charity Fit4Life, which aims to increase the aspirations of young people by providing mentors and co-creating physical activity programmes with them. As one of the countries most valued professionals in lifestyle medicine and physical activity, Zoe’s expertise has seen her working as an advisor to Public Health England, the NHS, the Royal College of GPs as well as some of the UK’s largest brands, including BUPA, Garmin, Estee Lauder, Elastoplast and Tesco. Zoe has written for numerous publications on health, fitness and diet including Marie Claire, Stylist magazine, Hello magazine and Waitrose magazine. She now has a column in The Sun.

Dr Zoe’s top 3 holiday destinations

Episode 3 - Greg Rutherford

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Greg Rutherford is a former Olympic Gold Medallist, World and European Athletics Champion. Since then he has gone on to become a TV presenter, motivational speaker, brand influencer, live event host, and most importantly a parent. In 2021 Greg joined the Eurosport team for the Tokyo Olympics coverage to talk trackside, to those taking part and more. Greg continued his sporting journey training for the Winter Olympics with Team GB’s bobsleigh team. He went on to host these Olympics for Discovery+ and Eurosport. Getting his dancing shoes on, he appeared on BBC One’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Series 14. Greg has appeared on BBC Two’s ‘The Pilgrimage’ and ‘Celebrity Masterchef’ winning the 2019 title! In the same year he also appeared on ‘Sink or Swim’ for Channel 4.

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