Best Dreamcoat Podcasts (2025)

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Talking to the Animals: Lucy Cooke – Zoologist, Scientist and Defender of Some of the Most Misunderstood Species in the Animal Kingdom. 53:27

4d ago53:27

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Lucy Cooke is a zoologist, an explorer, a passionate conservationist and a champion of animal species that are often misunderstood. She has shared her knowledge through books, blogs and television shows that have appeared on many channels from National Geographic through to the BBC, ITV and Radio 4, along with writing in all the major newspapers on…

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Graham Nash from Our House 24:37

8d ago24:37

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A great chat with Graham Nash. Find out about the Hollies, the move to America. The start of Crosby Stills and Nash. How Our House the song came to being, and should he get more granmmys. Plus thoughts on Donald Trump and if he is worried about being kicked out of America. Plus his tour in America Europe and The UK #thehollies #crosbystillsandnash …

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Rocky Horror Show -Riff Raff Job Greuter with James Watt 11:39

13d ago11:39

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James Watt chats all things Rocky with the new Riff Raff - Job Greuter. Find out how he is enjoying the ride on the Rocky Horror Show tour. Heading to a theatre near you. Speaking ahead of the Leeds Grand Theatre dates. Plus search out my earlier podcast with the original Riff Raff Richard O'Brien. #rockyhorrorshow #theatre #leedsgrand #riffraff #i…

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Clare Mackintosh – on Grief, Working in the Police and Writing Blockbuster Crime Novels. 1:12:01

25d ago1:12:01

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I can’t quite believe the amount of ground that is covered in the very special conversation I had with multi-award-winning, best-selling author Clare Mackintosh. It really is a podcast of two halves; in the first Clare talks with unflinching candour about losing her son Alex when he was five weeks old. The second is a detailed account of how she cr…

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Boys from the Blackstuff tour with Emmerdale star Jurell Carter 13:36

26d ago13:36

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James Watt chats to Emmerdale star Jurell Carter (Nate Robinson). Now on national tour with Boys from the Blackstuff. The iconic 1980s TV drama now on stage. Find out about this show and what it was really like being part of a massive TV drama for 5 years. Is Nate Robinson really dead???? And will Jurrell keep his clothes on in this show. I spoke t…

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From Foyle's War to Downton Abbey: Julian Ovenden - A Life on Stage, Screen and in Song. 1:16:35

2M ago1:16:35

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I had been really looking forward to talking to Julian Ovenden but the conversation I ended up having with him was extraordinary and unexpected. Not only is he a talented actor appearing in some of our best loved TV shows and theatre productions: Downton Abbey, Bridgerton, Foyle’s War, My Night with Reg, All About Eve to name but a handful, he is a…

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Bat out of Hell Tour - Rob Fowler and much more 22:42

2M ago22:42

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Another great podcast - Bat out of Hell is touring the UK. James Watt speaks with Rob Fowler -Falco , and is joined by new cast member Sophie Rose-Emery. Then hear the Producers of the show talking about how it all began. Michael Cohl, Tony Smith & David Sonenberg. Also hear a interview with Glenn Adamson -Strat . Find out what makes this juggernau…

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Måns Mårlind: The King of Swedish Noir - Creator, Writer and Director of The Bridge, Midnight Sun, Shadowplay and Underworld Awakening 1:02:45

2M ago1:02:45

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Måns Mårlind is a visionary director and screenwriter whose work has captivated audiences worldwide. From his early days crafting compelling narratives for Swedish television to his acclaimed collaborations on international hits like The Bridge and Underworld: Awakening, Måns has consistently demonstrated an unparalleled ability to blend suspense, …

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Christina Bianco chats Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 19:00

2M ago19:00

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is on National tour . Narrator of the show is the superb Christina Bianco, Comedy impressionist , Youtube star, and West End star! Find out about her rise to international success in theatre and with her own shows. James Watt chats about what makes this Joseph show so special. What its like working with …

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Mike Reed: Musical Director for Phantom of the Opera, Sunset Boulevard, Aspects of Love, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Barnum and many more 56:28

3M ago56:28

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Mike Reed has been described by those he works with as “a humble genius”. He is a composer, conductor, musical director and pianist. He was Andrew Lloyd Webber’s right hand man for over a decade. In this podcast, Mike talks about his extraordinary career, the musicals he has worked on and the stars he has worked with. At times hilarious, an insight…

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Sally Phillips: talks about life, comedy, acting and being Bridget Jones’ best friend [REPLAY] 1:11:07

3M ago1:11:07

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Sally co-created, wrote and acted in Smack the Pony, a double Emmy Award-winning comedy show, for which she was nominated for best female newcomer at the 1999 British Comedy Awards. She has starred in countless films, television series, comedy shows and radio programmes such as the Bridget Jones films, Miranda, Green Wing, I am Alan Partridge, Resc…

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Creating Masterpieces: Amor Towles on Writing Timeless Novels 54:19

4M ago54:19

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Amor Towles, the award-winning and bestselling author of Rules of Civility, A Gentleman in Moscow and The Lincoln Highway shares the journey from his childhood fascination with storytelling to his transition from investment banking to the literary stage. Discover the meticulous process behind his richly imaginative novels, the secrets to creating u…

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John Lloyd: The only man to be fired from Footlights for being too funny! 1:24:42

4M ago1:24:42

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If you grew up loving Not the 9 O’Clock News, Blackadder and Spitting Image, you will love this podcast! John Lloyd takes us behind the scenes of Blackadder, Not The 9 O’Clock News, Spitting Image, QI and many more award-winning comedy shows. Known as ‘The God of Comedy Producers’ he is also a writer, director and presenter and he is every bit as h…

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Donny Osmond was fantastic in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (at 67!) 30:01

5M ago30:01

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The Meteoric Rise of Henry Rowley: Comedian, Writer, Actor, TikTok King, Total Rock Star of Life! 50:03

5M ago50:03

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OUR 50TH EPISODE! How lucky was I to be in the passport queue in Nice airport and spot my guest Henry Rowley? Even luckier that he was so lovely and agreed to have this conversation with me. Henry Rowley is a writer, actor and comedian who has amassed 1.3 million followers on TikTok and rising doing the most hilarious point of view sketches from po…

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Toby Spence: Award-Winning Tenor talks about his Career, his Battle with Thyroid Cancer and Rediscovering his Voice 56:10

6M ago56:10

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Toby Spence is an award-winning tenor, who has played the lead roles across the world in every major opera theatre from The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden to The Met in New York to La Scala in Milan. A frequent performer at The Proms and on acclaimed recordings, he has also brought classical music to popular audiences through shows like The Rob…

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From Senior Advisor to David Cameron to Fox News: Steve Hilton discusses Trump and his vision for California. 1:08:01

7M ago1:08:01

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Steve Hilton is a British and American political commentator. He was David Cameron’s Senior Advisor when he was Prime Minister. He is an entrepreneur, a best-selling author, a podcaster and he hosts his own television show on Fox News. With all his political experience he is considering the role of Republican candidate for governor of the state of …

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More Midge Ure with James Watt 18:29

7M ago18:29

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Just ahead of his UK tour James Watt catches up with Midge Ure - coming to a town near you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inside the Mind of a Serial Entrepreneur: How Brent Hoberman built Lastminute.com and the blueprint for startup success 56:37

8M ago56:37

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Brent Hoberman, the visionary co-founder of Lastminute.com and Made.com, is a true force in the world of entrepreneurship. From building multi-million- dollar businesses to founding the renowned Founders Forum, Brent is now a key player in supporting the next wave of innovators. He’s an advisor to governments on tech, a board member tackling issues…

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David Tait: CEO & Philanthropist discusses Climbing Everest and Surviving Profound Sexual Abuse as a Child 1:24:52

9M ago1:24:52

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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussions around sexual abuse and violence. David Tait is a rock star many times over. -WORK: He is CEO of The World Gold Council having run trading desks at Goldman Sachs, UBS, Credit Suisse and Bluecrest Capital. -CHARITY: He has single handedly raised £7.5m for the NSPCC for whom he is a speaker, ambassad…

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Guy Chambers: Prolific Musician and Songwriter. Co-wrote Robbie Williams’ biggest hits. Over 50 Gold and Platinum albums to his credit. 49:40

9M ago49:40

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Guy Chambers is a rock star in every sense of the title. He is one of the most successful and prolific musicians, songwriters and producers in the UK. He has more than 50 gold and platinum albums to his credit. He has worked with a variety of top artists, ranging from Mark Ronson and The Wanted to Katie Melua and Beverley Knight. He has also compos…

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Andy Coulson: From The Press to Politics to Prison to Podcasts 1:01:34

10M ago1:01:34

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Andy Coulson was editor of The News of the World and was Downing Street Director of Communications for David Cameron after he became Prime Minister in 2010. He founded and now runs Coulson Partners giving strategic advice to global CEOs, entrepreneurs and philanthropists on crisis avoidance and management, on seizing opportunities and on how to dri…

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James Krishna Floyd: Actor, Writer & Director: The Swimmers, My Brother the Devil, Unicorns. 56:51

11M ago56:51

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James Krishna Floyd is an award winning actor, a screen writer and director. He has been described as a young Robert de Niro and his versatility is displayed in the extraordinary breadth and variety of roles he has played to date. His film Unicorns which he wrote and co-directed came out last week (July 5th). It’s not only entertaining but also imp…

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Midge Ure chats with James Watt 20:58

11M ago20:58

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Midge Ure icon of music is back on UK tour this Winter - Find out about the early days of hime nearly being a Bay City Roller or Sex Pistol. Plus more Band Aid chat and all about his latest Catalogue The Hits Tour. and much more #ultravox #midgeure #interview #tour #bandaid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Tim Sullivan: Director, Author and Screenwriter: ‘Letters to Juliet’, ‘My Little Pony’ and the DS Cross Thriller Series 49:42

11M ago49:42

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Tim Sullivan is a screenwriter, film and TV director and author. He wrote and directed 'Jack and Sarah' with Richard E. Grant, Judi Dench and Ian McKellan. He directed 'The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes', 'Thatcher The Final Days', the last 90 minute episode of 'Cold Feet' and 'Coronation Street'. His scripts include 'Letters to Juliet' with Amanda S…

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The Wombles are back - Mike Batt talks with James Watt 22:04

11M ago22:04

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Mike Batt creator of The Wombles songs chats with James Watt 50 years after the massive hits. Plus hear about the new long lost song Wombling USA . How did it all happen for Mike. Plus Hear about what the Queen had to say about the Wombles. Playing Glastonbury , the new album, and much more . Find out about how Prince almost sang one of his songs a…

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The secrets to living longer and healthier lives - with Dr Michael Mosley: Medical Journalist & International Bestselling Author 49:42

12M ago49:42

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This interview was recorded on March 15th 2024. Dr Michael Mosley is a household name and one of the best loved and most respected doctors in the UK. He’s a medical journalist, a producer and presenter of award-winning television programmes. He has written international bestselling books on diet, sleep and a myriad of health topics. He has a brilli…

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Status Quo - Francis Rossi with Watty 8:32

1y ago8:32

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A catch up with Status Quo legend Francis Rossi , Still rockin all over the world. James Watt chats with Francis about the early days , Buses, and doing big band music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rocky Horror Show -Richard O Brien chats with James Watt 11:23

1y ago11:23

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The Rocky Horror Show is going back out on tour . Hear James Watt chat with the creator of the show. How did it all begin? we find out about the early beginnings of the show , plus the culture of the audience being a big part of the show, and what ever happened to the Rocky Horror sequel? Subscribe and like this lovely chat with Richard. Hosted on …

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Martin Sixsmith: From The Cold War to Putin, the highs and lows of Government and uncovering the scandal of the lost children of Ireland. 57:30

1y ago57:30

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Martin Sixsmith is many things; he’s an academic, an investigative journalist, a documentarian and he spent years as a foreign correspondent for the BBC working in Russia, Washington and Poland. He’s an author of both fiction and non-fiction, a radio and television presenter and he was an adviser to the Labour Government. Of the 8 books he has writ…

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Ore Oduba - Pretty Woman on Tour- chats with James Watt 15:16

1y ago15:16

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Pretty Woman the Musical is out on UK tour James Watt chats with Ore Oduba about the hit show - On this episode Ore was soon to play Leeds Grand Theatre before continuing across the country - What is life like after Strictly and BBC News. Plus is his mum a big fan ? Subscribe if you can Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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