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Over the next few episodes, we're revisiting conversations we've had with festive icons - and what better place to start than with the literal voice of Christmas: Slade frontman Noddy Holder!Even though he's known for screaming "It's Christmas!" every year, there's so much more to Noddy's storied career as part of an era-defining band who have sold over 50 million records. Last year he spoke to us about his journey from singing in pubs to sold-out arena tours, life on the road and some unbelievable meetings with the likes of Diana Ross, Muhammad Ali and even John Lennon!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!***

Our trips down to the Cellar over the next few weeks have a decidedly festive feel, and we've decided to start with the Welsh singer, presenter and actor whose recording of 'Walking in the Air' shot to the top of the Christmas charts in 1985: it's Aled Jones!Aled talks us through his rise to fame as a child soprano and the bizarre, brilliant situations he found himself at such a young age. We also discuss sharing the karaoke with then Prince Charles (yep!) and some of the less glamorous aspects of a typical Jones' Ch. Tune in!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 brilliant journalist, presenter, and broadcaster who has become one of the most beloved and trusted voice on British TV over the past decade: it's the lovely Ranvir Singh!In this heartfelt and revealing conversation, Ranvir opens up like never before, sharing the highs and the challenges she’s faced during her twenty-year career in journalism. From preparing for single parenthood just months before her son’s arrival to landing the biggest role of her career just five weeks after his birth, she reflects on the profound changes these moments brought to her family life — it's as inspiring as it is moving. We also dive into her Strictly journey, the joys of motherhood, and so much more!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!***

With Christmas well and truly on the way, we jumped at the chance to revisit a classic Christmas conversation from the WWQT archive - so sit back, pop open some mince pies and let's dive in!Today we look back at a chat with the legendary cast of Grange Hill, aka Lee MacDonald, Alison Bettles, Mark Baxter and Linda Magistris. They reminisce about their time on the legendary TV show, discuss what life became after the final school bell rang, from navigating fame to forging new careers - all with some festive cheer sprinkled in. Enjoy!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 British pop culture icon whose extraordinary career spans four decades, twenty Top 40 hits, and over 20 million record sales worldwide. As one of the biggest-selling female artists of the 80s and an award-winning horticulturist, she makes the transition between the worlds of music and gardening seem effortless: it’s the legendary Kim Wilde!In this episode, Kim takes us through her incredible journey—from a shy girl raised in a musical household to a teen being catapulted to global fame with Kids in America, a song that changed everything for her and her family. Here, she reflects on the wild ride of her music career and reveals how stepping away from the spotlight and into gardening in her 30s gave her life a new sense of purpose.Kim also opens up about balancing fame with family, how she surprised herself with a return to music, and why her new album coming this January feels like a celebration of everything she’s learned along the way. Whether it’s on stage or in the garden, Kim’s story is a masterclass in reinvention, resilience, and staying true to yourself.Kim’s brand new album, Closer, arrives on 31st January 2025—available to stream or download wherever you get your music.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!***

If you're glued to all the action Down Under on I'm a Celeb, then today's trip into the archives is for you - as we revisit our conversation with McFly's very own Danny Jones!We trace his journey to stardom that's not been without its challenges and chart some of the craziest moments from his two decades in the music industry. Honestly, imagine if you were randomly invited round Elton John's for dinner! Plus, seeing as he joined us midway through an amazing stint on Celebrity MasterChef, we hear more about his love of food! 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 singer and actor who has sold millions of albums worldwide and is as comfortable dominating the UK charts as she is on West End stages: it's the delightful Pixie Lott!With her new album 'Encino' just released, Pixie joined us to chart a storied career that has already spanned nearly two decades, despite only being in her early 30s! From sneaking out of school at 15 to sing for L.A. Reid to a whirlwind rise to the top of the charts at the turn of the 2010s, she's enjoyed - and earned - musical success like few others. We also talk about turning her hand to emotionally devastating roles in the West End and the newfound joys and stresses of motherhood!Listen to Pixie's new album 'Encino' 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!***

Christmas is well and truly coming, now - because I'm a Celeb is back! To celebrate the return of Jungle Fever, we're picking through a few of our favourite contestants from this year's series who we've had the pleasure of chatting to previously. Today, it's broadcasting legend Melvin Odoom!Melvin spoke to us last year about his journey to his dream gig on breakfast radio, manifesting greatness before he even knew what it was and his relationship with his radio siblings, Charlie Hedges and Rickie Haywood-Williams.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!***