Comedian Al Murray chats about his new documentary  ‘Why Does Everyone Hate the British Empire?’

You might know my special guest today as the pint-waving Brexiteer known as the pub landlord, but that hardly scratches the surface of his list of achievements.&nbsp; He’s a comedian, writer, podcaster, one-time political candidate and historian. His latest project is a documentary series called ‘Why Does Everyone Hate the British Empire?’ where he travels to Jamaica, Australia, South Africa and India - pairing up with local comedians - to explore the legacy of empire.&nbsp; I caught up with Al Murray earlier and outed his big secret - that he studied history at university - so wasn’t exactly wading in in a total state of ignorance…&nbsp;

Al Murray 

Johnny Marr speaks to Mariella about his book 'Marr's guitars' 

In 2010, the BBC voted him the fourth-best guitarist of the last 30 years while NME honoured him with their "Godlike Genius" award. His new book ‘Marr’s Guitars’ tells the story of his life through his guitar collection - alongside a new “best-of” album featuring two brand new singles. I caught up with Johnny Marr earlier, and asked whether 4th best guitarist of the last 30 years is being damned with faint praise or if the godlike genius award makes up for it…&nbsp;

Johnny Marr 

Corinne Bailey Rae chats to me about her comeback “art record” Black Rainbows 

Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae looks back upon her three critically acclaimed albums and discusses her new 'art' album Black Rainbows.

Corinne Bailey Rae

Rick Astley, number one singer in twenty five countries, drops by to discuss his new album ‘Are we there yet?’

Rick Astley has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and his songs from the 80s have more than a billion views on YouTube. The singer is back with a bang with his new album called ‘Are we there yet?’.

Rick Astley 

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, one of the world’s most revered writers speaks about her new Children's book ‘Mama’s sleeping scarf’

One of the most outstanding contemporary authors of our generation and talented TED talker Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie joins to speak about her new conquest in literature: Children's books. As a feminist speaker and writer she is used to covering contentious topics but wrote her latest book ‘Mama’s sleeping scarf’&nbsp;for her daughter.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

 Lord Blunkett discusses the transformative powers of learning.

Lord Blunkett was Britain's youngest councillor, and in 1997 became the first blind cabinet minister. He has struggled with childhood poverty and was told his best chance in life was to become a piano tuner yet became education secretary under Tony Blair - and is continuing to fight for education.

Lord Blunkett 

Joe Wicks speaks about his initiative offering free sign-ups to The Body Coach app to teachers across the country.

The nation's PE teacher talks about giving free signs-ups to teachers for The Body Coach app, the difficulties he experienced during childhood and whether he supports home-schooling. Plus, he dives into whether he will be moving his family across the pond.

Joe Wicks 

Professor Green talks about the impact of the cost of living crisis on people’s mental health. 

Professor Green joins Mariella to reflect on his childhood and how he found tranquillity through music despite his struggles with mental health. Professor Green is a mental health advocate and patron of the suicide prevention charity CALM, and speaks about how poverty can worsen mental health conditions.

Professor Green 

Duran Duran’s guitarist Andy Taylor talks about new music and his battle with cancer

Duran Duran's Andy Taylor is back with a banging single and a new album to boot, despite his ongoing battle with cancer. We discuss why staying alive is a full time business and how its healed old musical wounds.

Andy Taylor

Join Mariella Frostrup as she sits down with some of the biggest names in entertainment, sport and politics to discuss their latest endeavours, career highlights and early beginnings; to find out how they became who they are today.

Join Mariella Frostrup as she sits down with some of the biggest names in entertainment, sport and politics to discuss their latest endeavours, career highlights and early beginnings; to find out how they became who they are today.

Mariella Meets

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