White Wine Question Time

Joining us today is ex-special forces soldier and star of the acclaimed show SAS: Who Dares Wins – it's the incredible Jason Fox.He joins Kate to chart his exhilarating journey, starting from his decision to join the military at the young age of 16. We find out more about his remarkable ascent through the ranks of the armed forces, spanning two impactful decades, until his unfortunate discharge due to PTSD. But Jason's story doesn’t stop there. Post-military life was challenging. Returning to civilian life, he had to learn the skills the military never taught him – skills like learning to look after sick children, or arguing with your partner, or what to do when your car breaks down. It’s a story of turning his life around and ultimately securing the starring role in the hit TV show, SAS.

On this week’s trip to our famous WWQT cellar, we’re celebrating the phenomenal Hannah Waddingham! In honour of her new Christmas special, Home for Christmas, we’re revisiting some conversations with a few of her most cherished industry friends!First up is Hollywood favourite, Luke Evans, who just so happened to make a surprise musical appearance in the special! He tells us what it was like first establishing himself in the industry after leaving home at just 16 and the jobs that got him by. Elsewhere, the hilarious and unapologetic Ellie Taylor talks to us about co-starring in Ted Lasso with Hannah as well as the success of her brutally honest bestselling memoir on motherhood. We also have the wonderful Emma Barton, who’s been best friends with Hannah for over 20 years after they met in their respective West End debuts.You can listen back to these episodes in full right here: Luke Evans, Ellie Taylor & Emma Barton.***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!***Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode, we’re joined by a very familiar face. He's the renowned news and sports anchor formerly from BBC Breakfast and now Channel 5's early evening news show: it’s Dan Walker!Fresh from the release of his new book, “Standing on the Shoulders,” where he explores the stories of extraordinary individuals making a difference in their communities, Dan sits down to share personal anecdotes about the remarkable people who have left a mark on his life. From Des Lynam’s sage career advice in Dan's formative years, to the transformative impact of his Strictly dance partner – Nadiya Bychkova – and the unwavering support of Richard Hughes during a challenging moment in a Polish hospital. ***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!***

On this week's dive into the WWQT cellar, we are honouring some jungle legends that have come before! Former King and Queen, Joe Swash and Stacey Soloman, tell us all about how they found love while working on I’m A Celeb and their life as a blended family with six kids. We also hear how 2020 campmate Vernon Kay pulled out his thermals for the freezing Welsh climate – and we hear from Georgia Toffolo, the reality star turned jungle queen turned published author, about her time on the show and the unexpected friendship she left with! You can listen back to these episodes in full right here: Joe Swash and Stacey Soloman, Vernon Kay & Georgia Toffolo***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 who has graced our television screens and radios for nearly three decades. In fact, in 2008, he was officially crowned the most-watched man on UK television, seen by 1 billion viewers. It’s Adrian Chiles!We map out his life from – as Adrian puts it – being successful, to famous and successful, to - in many people’s minds - just successful, and the toll that he says it has put on him mentally. We also chat about his move towards mindful drinking and his journey to lower his alcohol intake. For more on mindful drinking, Adrian’s new book, ‘The Good Drinker: How I Learned to Love Drinking Less,’ is out now!***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!***

I'm A Celebrity... is back this week! So for this week's journey into the WWQT cellar, we're here with all you need to know about three of this year's Jungle-bound campmates.Fred Sirieix talks to us about what lessons he's drawn from his years as everyone's maître d', while Josie Gibson talks us through a hugely difficult period in her life that she shared with Malin Andersson. Plus, we hear about the true realities of modern-day social media romance from restaurant critic powerhouse, Grace Dent! You can listen back to these episodes in full right here: Fred Sirieix, Josie Gibson and Grace Dent ***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 our best-loved and best-known chefs who's been running restaurants for over 40 years now! He's the author of countless recipe books and he's back again with a brand new book called “Simple Suppers.” It’s Rick Stein!He dials in from Newcastle fresh from his book launch to chat about his long and interesting life: from travelling the world at 18, to opening his first restaurant, to his first moments on TV, and how he has the police to thank for his career after they shut down his nightclub! We also discuss his ultimate dream chef’s table and who would be there.***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!***

On today’s dive into the WWQT cellar, we’ve got a little amuse-bouche to whet your appetite ahead of Friday’s episode featuring legendary chef Rick Stein. We’re looking back at previous chefs who have graced the show!Actress, cook, and best-selling author Fay Ripley describes her dream dinner party and opens up about a real-life dinner party nightmare when an A-list guest came for dinner! Plus, businesswoman, chef, and Bake-Off judge Dame Prue Leith reflects on her incredibly diverse career, which includes earning a Michelin star and being awarded Businesswoman of the Year. We also hear from the celebrated restaurateur, TV chef, and now podcaster Simon Rimmer, who discusses why food should always make you feel sexy!We featured Fay Ripley, Dame Prue Leith and Simon Rimmer. ***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 perhaps the most famous choirmaster in Britain, on the cusp of a nationwide tour designed to get even the most cautious of singers up on their feet: it’s Gareth Malone!He dials in from his rehearsal studio for a chat about how music runs through the very fabric of his existence and how it’s been a tool for celebration, reflection and healing across his life. We also speak about how he inadvertently became the country’s music teacher during Lockdown - and we can’t resist rolling out the piano to play a few of Kate’s favourites!***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!***