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The Chris Evans Show

Bananarama, Dawn O'Porter, Natalie Pinkham, James Purefoy, Malcolm Gladwell

This week on the show we welcome friends from the world of music, comedy, sport and television.

Legendary pop band Bananarama chat their brand new album 'Masquerade'.

The brilliant Dawn O'Porter and Natalie Pinkham share all about 'Flackstock Festival', in memory of Caroline Flack.

Acting sensation James Purefoy discusses his wonderful new film 'Fisherman’s Friends: One and All'.

And the marvellous writing talent of Malcolm Gladwell spills all the details from his latest book 'The Bomber Mafia'.

Plus David Croft, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, Danny McNamara, Tom Bower and Nick Ortner.

You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week.


Bananarama - 00:40

Dawn O'Porter & Natalie Pinkham - 07:10

James Purefoy - 13:56

Malcolm Gladwell - 21:16

David Croft - 29:07

Professor Noel Fitzpatrick - 36:38

Danny McNamara - 41:58

Tom Bower - 48:24

Nick Ortner - 55:21

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