White Wine Question Time

Joining us today is a broadcaster and author who has been a mainstay in the country’s living rooms for over thirty years: it’s the legendary Richard Madeley!Ahead of the release of his new novel, Richard joins us for a chat about how his professional and personal lives have intertwined and morphed over his 50-year career. From nurturing that raw excitement from his first jaunts on the local paper, to hosting some of the biggest TV shows in the UK, all while remaining a devoted family man to Judy, their children and their grandchildren, it’s certainly a life lived to the fullest!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

As Strictly continues to heat up, we’re throwing it back to our milestone 100th episode featuring a man who's swapped his high-vis jacket and hard hat for a bucket load of sequins - it’s the one and only Nick Knowles!In this episode, Nick walks us through his journey to a downsized life, opens up about the invaluable lessons he’s learned throughout his career, and together, we reflect on the deeply moving shared experience of covering the tragic passing of Princess Diana.Currently, Nick's future on Strictly hangs in the balance as he battles an injury, but here at White Wine Question Time, we’re cheering him on to keep dazzling us on the dance floor!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

Joining us today is a man whose career has spanned continents and decades, captivating audiences both on-screen and off. He’s an award-winning actor, winemaker, and now a celebrated author: it’s the legendary Sam Neill!One day shy of his 77th birthday, Sam Neill joins us from Vancouver, where he’s filming his latest project, to reflect on his extraordinary life. He shares how he found acting at 30, his passion for producing world-class Pinot Noir, and how he balances life away from Hollywood on his peaceful New Zealand vineyard, where he prefers solitude. Sam also opens up about his battle with cancer - which unexpectedly inspired him to write his memoir - the value of friendship in his life, and his commitment to “not letting the old man in” as he continues to live life to the fullest.If you’re itching to hear more of Sam’s incredible life stories, you can buy his memoir here and if you’re eager to taste some of his award winning wine you can find that right here!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

This weekend, as Strictly makes its grand return for its 20th year, we’re revisiting our conversation with a man who doesn’t stand still for anyone. First, he was a high-flying director in the city who supplied consultant doctors to the NHS. Then, he had quite the reign as TOWIE’s go-to bad boy, and now he’s entering a new era full of sequins and glitter balls. It's the lovely Pete Wicks!Here, he chats about navigating the challenges of fast fame, his luck with the ladies and, of course, his best mate Sam Thompson!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

Joining us today is a woman who will almost certainly be on your bookshelf at home. She’s a crime fiction author, screenwriter and former actress who has been crafting expert stories on stage and screen for sixty years: it’s the fiery, fabulous Lynda La Plante!Ahead of the release of ‘Whole Life Sentence’, her final Detective Jane Tennison thriller, Lynda joins us to chat about a truly remarkable life. We hear about her transitioning into screenwriting from acting, the shocking end to her relationship with her estranged husband and the realities of becoming a parent much later in life.You can purchase ‘Whole Life Sentence’ right here!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

In celebration of a brand new season of Strictly, we’re revisiting our conversation with the incredible Amy Dowden - a woman who radiates nothing but pure joy!Here, Amy opens up about her challenging health battles, her unbreakable spirit, and the unwavering support of her husband along the way. And of course, she also shares her excitement about her triumphant return to the Strictly ballroom!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

Joining us today is one of the most celebrated modern comics in the UK - who just so happens to also be a hilarious broadcaster and a dab artistic hand. It’s the lovely Joe Lycett!Ahead of the release of ‘Art Hole’, a beautiful (and hilarious) new collection of his artwork, Joe joins us for a chat about his blossoming career that’s taken him from his beloved Birmingham to… every one of the other 18 Birminghams around the world. We chat about seeking out broadcasting advice from the likes of Ant and Dec, comics who have nurtured him along the way and the importance of maintaining a moral stance in his comedy - making him quite the rebel with a cause!Pre-order Joe's new book 'Art Hole' here!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

After a weekend of scrambling for Oasis reunion tour tickets, we thought there was no better time to revisit some brilliant 90s icons—Oasis megafans included!First up, we have Tom Kerridge, who chose Liam Gallagher as his special subject on Mastermind, followed by Dave Berry recounting to his best mate Alex Zane the time he got 'Liam-ed' just four days into his new job. Then, another 90s legend, Skin, shares the moment she made history by headlining Glastonbury. And for an extra treat, Sharleen Spiteri reveals Kate Moss’ hidden talent—you’ll never guess what it is!To hear these episodes in full, click here: Tom Kerridge, Dave Berry & Alex Zane, Skin, and Sharleen Spiteri.For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

Kate's reporting from her sunbed on a well-deserved holiday, here with a back catalogue cracker to get your weekend off to the best possible start!With the Paralympics well underway, today is a perfect day to revisit our chat with comedian, author and host of The Last Leg, Adam Hills. The Last Leg's coverage has become a staple of the Paralympics over the last decade, so what better time to revisit our chat with its esteemed host.Adam chats to us about his journey from Australian comedy clubs to international stages, the origins of the Last Leg, and some of his more casual hobbies - like writing bestselling books and owning a restaurant. Yeah, seriously.For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***