Best Phoebe Waller Bridge Podcasts (2025)

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Julia Stiles - ‘I struggled with body issues. It’s such a waste of f***ing time’ 55:26

1d ago55:26

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For many of us who grew up in the the 90s, Julia Stiles was an integral part of our coming of age. Her portrayal of the clever, acerbic Kat in 10 Things I Hate About You was a radical reinvention of the blonde teenage female rom-com lead. Her roles in Save The Last Dance and Mona Lisa Smile spoke to our adolescent feminist awakenings and catapulted…

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Samantha Bailey & 'Hello, Juliet': Complicated Conversations Series 43:14

1d ago43:14

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In today’s Complicated Conversations we welcome #1 international bestselling author Samantha Bailey to discuss her latest novel, Hello Juliet, a twisty thriller about a TV reunion that brings teen costars back for the drama and betrayals their viewers once craved—and this time, the stakes are deadly. We chat with Sam about how her early love of tel…

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Your Friends and Neighbors Recap Ep5-6: Perfect Television 42:44

6d ago42:44

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Your Friends and Neighbors Recap Ep5-6: Perfect Television

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John Bishop - ‘I’ve always wanted someone to say: you’re good enough’ 56:44

8d ago56:44

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John Bishop has been a hugely successful stand-up comedian for 25 years. Yet that wasn’t his first dream, which was to play football. We discuss his failure to do so professionally, his challenges at school, the working-class upbringing that shaped him and how comedy saved his marriage when he and his wife were at the ‘decree nisi stage’ of divorce…

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Sue Hincenbergs & 'The Retirement Plan': Debut Discussions 40:53

9d ago40:53

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In this episode of Debut Discussions we chat with Sue Hincenbergs about her journey from a TV producer to her second act as a novelist with her debut book, The Retirement Plan, a story about three middle-aged best friends who turn to murder in order to collect on their husbands’ life insurance policies…but are unaware that their husbands have a dev…

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Sidebar on High School Summer, Benny Blanco's relationship advice and creative process, and our non-podcast reading 29:08

11d ago29:08

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Sidebar on High School Summer, Benny Blanco's relationship advice and creative process, and our non-podcast reading

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Noel Stark & Love, Camera, Action: Debut Discussions 44:17

14d ago44:17

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In this episode of Debut Discussions, we chat with Noel Stark about her journey from working in film and TV to writing her debut novel, Love, Camera, Action, a story about a scrappy TV director who lands her big break only to go head-to-head with the surly yet sexy director of photography. Kate talks with Noel about her early love for romance novel…

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Simon Cowell - ‘I often think: what gives me the right to judge people?’ 1:01:58

15d ago1:01:58

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Simon Cowell has built an entertainment empire on his ability to say exactly what he thinks and an uncanny ability to judge the public mood. From launching Pop Idol in 2001, The X Factor in 2004 and the cultural behemoth Britain’s Got Talent in 2007, he has been at the helm of primetime around the world for over a quarter of a century. His TV shows…

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Jessie Rosen & 'All The Signs': Complicated Conversations Series 47:16

16d ago47:16

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In today’s Complicated Conversations we welcome back Jessie Rosen to discuss her new novel, All The Signs, which follows Leah Lockhart, a skeptical doctor who embarks on a journey of self-discovery through astrology. When Jessie first told us the idea for her second novel while chatting with us about her debut last year, The Heirloom, we just knew …

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Your Friends and Neighbors Recap Episodes 1-4: The White Lotus guests in their natural habitat 54:36

20d ago54:36

54:36

Your Friends and Neighbors Recap Episodes 1-4: The White Lotus guests in their natural habitat

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Celeste Barber: the FUNNIEST woman on the internet 53:37

22d ago53:37

53:37

My guest today has been an integral part of my feminist awakening. Celeste Barber’s instagram posts - which parody the unattainable standards of the fashion and beauty industry - are both hilarious and revolutionary. Her work has helped a generation of women to feel better about their bodies - and made her a star in the process. (Plus she’s been bl…

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Sarah Damoff & 'The Bright Years': Debut Discussions 48:14

23d ago48:14

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On this episode of Debut Discussions we welcome Sarah Damoff to discuss The Bright Years, a tender, true-to-life novel that explores the impact of each generation in a family torn apart by tragedy but, over time, restored by the power of grace and love. We chat with Sarah about her inspirations, the complexities of family dynamics, addiction, and t…

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Side bar on casting The Astrology House, "too much spice" in our books, and Chappell Roan on being in "the middle" 26:18

28d ago26:18

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Side bar on casting The Astrology House, "too much spice" in our books, and Chappell Roan on being in "the middle"

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Emma Dabiri - ‘We are still so obsessed with how we look’ 45:00

29d ago45:00

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This episode of How To Fail was recorded in front of a live audience at Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy theatre. Emma Dabiri is a broadcaster, historian, and bestselling author whose work delves into the complexities of identity, culture, and race through art history and current affairs. She's now written a number of books - culture shifting works which …

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Kelly Mullen & 'This Is Not A Game': Debut Discussions 38:59

30d ago38:59

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On this episode we chat with Kelly Mullen about her debut grandmother-granddaughter whodunit, which delightfully features complex characters and humor. Kelly is a skeptical Scorpio, but she has so much confident wisdom to share about her journey to published author and about her break-out novel.

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Sally Phillips - ‘I saw Colin Firth and thought - he’s mine!’ 52:20

1M ago52:20

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This episode of How To Fail was recorded in front of a live audience at London’s Barbican Theatre. Sally Phillips has appeared in a string of the most influential and hilarious comedy series of all time - from Smack The Pony, Miranda, The Thick of It and Veep. Not forgetting, of course, her star turn as Bridget Jones’s best friend, Shazza, in the h…

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Saumya Dave & 'The Guilt Pill": Complicated Conversations Series 45:23

1M ago45:23

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What if women could get rid of their guilt? On this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome Saumya Dave to discuss her new novel, The Guilt Pill, a taut psychological drama about a CEO on maternity leave who goes missing after she becomes addicted to an experimental, guilt-erasing pill. Saumya shares her insights as a psychiatrist and a mot…

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Recapping The White Lotus Experience S3: what people loved, hated, and are still talking about (including creator Mike White) 35:22

1M ago35:22

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Recapping The White Lotus Experience S3: what people loved, hated, and are still talking about (including creator Mike White)

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Mae Martin - 'Everything I do is about proving those high school bullies wrong.' 53:01

1M ago53:01

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Over on Failing with Friends this week, Mae Martin talks about self-care, how to stop pushing people away and we tackle a listener’s failure to be messy in their twenties. To hear Mae Martin's brilliant advice, join our community of subscribers: https://howtofail.supportingcast.fm/#content Canadian comedian, writer, producer and singer/songwriter M…

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Sarah Jio & 'Insignificant Others': Complicated Conversations Series 37:35

1M ago37:35

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In today’s Complicated Conversations we welcome New York Times bestselling author, Sarah Jio, to discuss her latest novel, Insignificant Others, an escapist story following a young woman stuck in a “time loop” of one-day relationships with romantic partners from her past. We chat with Sarah about the very relatable journey of self-discovery for her…

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White Lotus S3, Episode 8: The Father, The Son and The Holy Ghost 45:11

1M ago45:11

45:11

Alternate title: If you go down, I'm going down too.

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Jonathan Van Ness - 'I was one wrong thing away from losing everything' 50:13

2M ago50:13

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Over on Failing with Friends this week, JVN and I get into relationship therapy and the perfect length of shorts on a man. To hear JVN tackling your failures, join our community of subscribers here: https://howtofail.supportingcast.fm/#content Jonathan Van Ness, one fifth of Netflix’s hit show Queer Eye, three-times New York Times bestseller, podca…

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Kirthana Ramisetti & 'The Other Lata': Complicated Conversations Series 30:07

2M ago30:07

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In this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome back Kirthana Ramisetti to discuss her third novel, The Other Lata, which explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and belonging through the story of Lata Murthy, an aspiring writer in New York City. We chat with Kirthana about the complexities of Lata's character, her journey of taking o…

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White Lotus S3, Episode 7: the ending is revealed, or is it? Lots of answers, but more questions. 38:27

2M ago38:27

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White Lotus S3, Episode 7: the ending is revealed, or is it? Lots of answers, but more questions.

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How To Date: BONUS EPISODE - Your dating questions answered… 41:49

2M ago41:49

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For this bonus episode, Elizabeth and Mel open up the post bag to answer the burning questions YOU have when it comes to dating… And, let’s just say, we cover A LOT of ground. After you’ve listened, you can get all the resources and worksheets discussed at www.thepodclass.co.uk Mel and Elizabeth are on a mission to revolutionise the world of dating…

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Sam Ryder - ‘Fame is like giving a dog a treat every single day. You get used to it.’ 56:13

2M ago56:13

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Over on Failing with Friends - Sam Ryder talks about panic attacks, how to forgive, and (in a How To Fail first) why he likes to cut his toenails outdoors. To hear Sam tackling your failures join our community of subscribers here: https://howtofail.supportingcast.fm/#content Sam Ryder is a British singer-songwriter who started posting covers on Tik…

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Katy Hays & 'Saltwater': Complicated Conversations Series 42:48

2M ago42:48

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On this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome New York Times bestselling author, Katy Hays, to discuss her latest novel, Saltwater, an electrifying thriller about an opulent family retreat to Italy that’s shattered by the resurfacing of a decades-old crime. For fans of The White Lotus and the great Patricia Highsmith, Saltwater is a multi…

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White Lotus S3, Episode 6 Recap: there's surprising depth in these denials 55:33

2M ago55:33

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Episode 6 in White Lotus Season 3 is called “Denials” and there is surprising depth and breadth to the denials in this episode. On our recap we dive into “the ick” of incest and what it all means for the Ratliff brothers, as well as Mike White’s push-the-envelope storytelling; what lessons the Ratliff patriarch has taken away from his chat with the…

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How To Date: The most important relationship you’ll ever have 59:48

2M ago59:48

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For the final episode of How To Date (sob!) Mel and Elizabeth look at the most important relationships any of us can have in our lives: the one with ourselves. We unpack what this means in practical terms. How do we nurture a healthy sense of self-respect - and why can this sometimes feel so challenging? How can we ensure interdependence rather tha…

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Sidebar on Netflix's Adolescence, Long Bright River, Sarah Snook, and funny ladies 33:45

2M ago33:45

33:45

On this episode we ask how is TV getting even BETTER?

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Olivia Attwood - ‘It’s either vodka and a gay club until 5am, or hyperbaric oxygen’ 51:48

2M ago51:48

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Olivia Attwood first appeared on our TV screens in 2017 as a contestant in the third series of Love Island, and instantly became a star due to her dry humour and gobby relatability. You might also know her as a regular panellist on Loose Women or from her hit documentaries for ITV. Last year, she launched her podcast, Olivia Attwood’s So Wrong It’s…

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White Lotus S3, Ep5: Mirrors, Full Moon, and The Many Sides of Everyone (Full Moon Party) 36:08

2M ago36:08

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White Lotus S3, Ep5: Mirrors, Full Moon, and The Many Sides of Everyone (Full Moon Party)

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How To Date: How to cope with heartbreak and rejection 46:43

2M ago46:43

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Elizabeth and Mel face one of the most challenging parts of dating: heartbreak and rejection. We are joined by life coach and author Michelle Elman who went through a devastating, public break-up after being notified via an Instagram DM that her fiance of 24-hours had been cheating on her. Michelle, Mel and Elizabeth explore the impact an experienc…

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A League of Their Own with The Stacks' Traci Thomas 50:33

2M ago50:33

50:33

On today’s episode we are thrilled to be joined by Traci Thomas, the creator and host of the critically acclaimed literary podcast, The Stacks, to discuss one of the most iconic movies of our time…A League Of Their Own. Directed by Penny Marshall, and starring a who’s who of an all-star cast of badass women, A League Of Their Own not only holds up …

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Erin Doherty - ‘Lean Into Your Truth’ 48:41

2M ago48:41

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To hear more of Erin offering advice on listener failures, join our community of subscribers here: https://howtofail.supportingcast.fm/#content Erin Doherty’s big break came playing Princess Anne in The Crown. She’s now back on our screens as Mary Carr, the leader of a real-life Victorian female crime gang, in A Thousand Blows (written by Peaky Bli…

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White Lotus S3, Episode 4: full-frontal, a mother-daughter face-off, and the gun becomes a farce? 39:27

2M ago39:27

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White Lotus S3, Episode 4: full-frontal (again!), a mother-daughter face-off, and the gun becomes a farce?

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How To Date: Taking it to the next level 51:15

2M ago51:15

51:15

Things are going well… So Elizabeth and Mel are taking it to the next level where they are getting just that little bit more serious. In this episode, Mel and Elizabeth look at exclusivity and commitment and what it takes to build a strong foundation for a lasting relationship. Plus: how a partner’s past plays into your future together. After you’v…

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Gugu Mbatha-Raw - ‘Have I ever worked with an awful co-star? Maybe one or two’ 49:02

3M ago49:02

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Friendship advice: ‘Are you a radiator or a drain?’ To hear more from Gugu tackling your failures join our community of subscribers here: https://howtofail.supportingcast.fm/#content Gugu Mbatha-Raw is an actor who firmly resists typecasting: her West End debut was as Ophelia in Hamlet; while on-screen she has tackled everything from Belle, to a vi…

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Clare Leslie Hall & 'Broken Country': Debut Discussions 41:17

3M ago41:17

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On this episode of Debut Discussions we welcome Clare Leslie Hall to discuss her novel Broken Country, a sweeping love story with the pace and twists of a thriller mixed with a courtroom drama! We chat with Clare about her journey from a passionate reader to a successful novelist, sharing insights into her writing process, the personal inspiration …

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White Lotus S3, Episode 3: Astrology, Religion, Politics, Darkness, and Waking Up 42:22

3M ago42:22

42:22

White Lotus S3, Episode 3: Astrology, Religion, Politics, Darkness, and Waking Up

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How To Date: Red and Green Flags 59:04

3M ago59:04

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Mel and Elizabeth look at the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs that can help us understand whether a potential partner is right for us. That’s right, we’re exploring the red flags that should have us running for the hills, the green flags that signpost a healthy relationship and the amber or pink ones that lie somewhere in-between. We are joined by…

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Sidebar about the glory of TV right now and big changes coming? 25:22

3M ago25:22

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Sidebar about the glory of TV right now and big changes coming?

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Holly Brickley & 'Deep Cuts': Debut Discussions 40:18

3M ago40:18

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On this episode of Debut Discussions we welcome Holly Brickley to discuss her novel Deep Cuts, a love story about two people pulled apart by the same force that draws them together: music. Deep Cuts examines the nature of talent, obsession, belonging, and above all, our need to be heard. Holly shares her journey to becoming a published author; how …

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Kate Hudson - ‘Fame is a tumultuous machine’ 1:01:10

3M ago1:01:10

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Kate Hudson’s comedic turn in How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days made that movie one of the greatest romantic comedies of the noughties, and her performances in everything from Bride Wars to Glass Onion have each been totally scene-stealing. This month, she stars in Running Point, a new Netflix comedy from Mindy Kaling, and she has just released her firs…

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How To Date: Communication - dating dos and don’ts 55:25

3M ago55:25

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The first date has gone well for Elizabeth and Mel (the chemistry was sizzling, quite frankly) so now we turn our attention to the murky waters of early-stage communication in dating. Psychotherapist, author and podcaster Emma Reed-Turrell joins Elizabeth and Mel this week to break down how to communicate with clarity and kindness, without ever los…

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White Lotus Season 3, Ep 1&2 recap: Season 1 reincarnated 38:47

3M ago38:47

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It’s time to check-in for the third season of The White Lotus, this time our guests and employees are at a luxury spa and wellness sanctuary in Thailand where the scenery is still gorgeous, the wealthy guests still insufferable, and the mystery of who died and who killed them still has us guessing. This is a slow burn, but we trust show creator Mik…

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Amazon MGM - The end of the Eon era 1:05:50

3M ago1:05:50

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On this special episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast, your hosts Tom Butler, Brendan Duffy, and Tom Wheatley reconvene for a special episode to pay tribute to the end of the Eon era of the James Bond films and look ahead to what the future holds for 007 under the creative control of Amazon MGM. Buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/jamesbondatoz Find us on I…

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Simon Callow: ‘Scottish reeling almost killed me.’ 44:12

3M ago44:12

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Simon Callow is a critically acclaimed actor, director, author and star of classic movies such as Room with a View, Shakespeare in Love and Howards End. However, it’s his part as Gareth in Four Weddings and a Funeral that many took to their hearts. Callow’s failures include a childhood rejection that still haunts him, a play he directed which was s…

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Taylor Hutton & 'Strike & Burn': Complicated Conversations Series 38:45

3M ago38:45

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On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome Taylor Hutton, the pen name for writing duo Julie Buxbaum and Adele Griffin, to discuss their new novel Strike And Burn, a breathless romantic thriller that doesn't just toe the line between danger and desire—it burns it to the ground. When a book starts with a “meet cute” in a morgue, you kn…

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How To Date: The first date 54:22

3M ago54:22

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Mel and Elizabeth continue their dating journey and today, we’ve reached one of the most nerve-wracking, yet potentially thrilling, milestones: the first date. Our guest is the fabulous Ryan Lanji, cultural producer, winner of Netflix’s Big Flower Fight and all-round icon. Ryan joins us to break down everything from the lead-up to the date, how to …

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