These Three Things

Our next guest is usually the one asking the questions! With 15 years' experience at the helm on The One Show, Alex Jones is no stranger to presenting and sharing her life with us. A true professional with Wales at the heart of her identity, Alex makes all her guests feel at ease. Discover who she chose as the one person, place and treasured possession that have profoundly impacted her life in...

Our next guest put a huge smile on our faces. A former international rugby player who captained Wales and the British and Irish Lions. He is known as one of rugby's most talented and likeable players and his choices are rooted in Wales, sport and family. It's our pleasure to welcome Sam Warburton to These Three Things. If you could take a moment to give us a like, comment  & subscribe ...

Our guest this week lights up every stage she steps onto! ✨ Welsh drag superstar, Catrin Feelings joins Deb to talk about Ru Paul, pop star royalty, self expression and finding success in the face of adversity. We had an absolute blast recording this episode with Catrin and we hope you love listening to it, as much as we loved recording it. If you could take a moment to give us a like 👍 comment ...

A regular face on our tellys, there's no stopping our next guest! Her passion and knowledge radiates on shows like MOTD, Six Nations, the Olympics & the Invictus Games; recognised with an OBE for her services to sports broadcasting and charity; she won presenter of the year at the 2024 Broadcast Sports Awards. The inspiring Gabby Logan joins us to reveal her three choices in this week'...

Creating looks for the likes of Danny Dyer, David Tenant and Phoebe Waller-Bridge, our next guest is at the very top of his game. Costume designer Ray Holman is our guest on this week's episode of #TheseThreeThings and we hope you'll enjoy his choices as much as we did. Ray's heartfelt reflections about his childhood are not to be missed! Can you make it through his episode without wel...

Welsh conductor, arranger and all round musical genius, Tim Rhys-Evans MBE on the one person, place and possession that have impacted his life. A master who revealed his destiny; a childhood place that showed him real community and finally, the cutest treasured item we've seen on the podcast yet!  As ever, please tell us your thoughts and reflections below  Plus who else would you like to see...

Actor & author Larry Lamb reveals his three choices. A person instrumental in navigating his parents separation; a place filled with characters that led to the chance encounter that kick started his acting career and a trait he shares with son George Lamb. We loved talking to Larry and would love to hear your thoughts and reflections below 👇   ⁠#TheseThreeThings⁠   ⁠#podcast⁠ For more journey...

Charlotte Church reveals the person, place and treasured possession that have profoundly impacted her life. A person instrumental in navigating the challenges of childhood fame; a place wrapped in nature that gave her life new meaning and a trait she possesses that fuels her to fight for justice 💚 We were truly blown away by this conversation and would love to hear your thoughts and reflections b...

Grief can feel really challenging, something Linda Magistris OBE recognised when she set up charity The Good Grief Trust. Motivated by her own loss, today Linda has helped thousands of people. These Three Things is excited to welcome Linda and to hear the three choices that have profoundly impacted her inspiring journey.#TheseThreeThings #podcast #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek#GrowingWithGrief

In this bonus episode of These Three Things Deborah Thomas is joined by critically acclaimed and multi-award winning actress Victoria Smurfit. Most recently Victoria has starred in a new adaptation of Ibsen’s Ghosts, receiving five-star reviews.  Fresh from that run she went straight into recording the second series of Jilly Cooper’s Rivals in which she plays frustrated actress-turned-housewife Ma...

Ahead of her new variety show ‘Still Fully Charged’, actress and singer Su Pollard joins Deborah Thomas to reveal what person, place and treasured possession has made an impact on her life and why.  In the 80s, around 20 million people watched Su play Peggy Ollerenshaw in ‘Hi-de-Hi’. Such was her reach, even Paul McCartney asked her for an autograph.    In this episode find out why a little paper...

In this episode of These Three Things Deborah is joined by Peregrine Armstrong-Jones, founder of Bentley’s Entertainments. Peregrine and his wife Caroline have organised parties and events for celebrities and the Royal Family in locations ranging from the slopes of St Moritz to Istanbul. His events have led him to be hailed as one of the most innovative thinkers in the party planning world.  Pereg...

Former rugby union player Sir Gareth Edwards joins Deborah Thomas to talk about his love of fishing and what his homeland of Wales means to him. Described as ‘arguably the greatest player ever to don a Welsh jersey’, Sir Gareth was part of the team which led Wales to win the Five National Championship 11 times in 16 seasons.

DJ and event organiser Diana Dugdale is the guest on this episode of These Three Things. Diana has been integral to curating many well-loved festivals over the past 20 years at Wasing Estate in Berkshire, a place that she calls home. In this episode, recorded ahead of the launch of the Well Read literary festival, Diana shares her three special things and why they are so important in her life. Thi...

John Thomson is an actor and comedian whose career in television, theatre and radio has spanned more than three decades. John played Pete Gifford in the multi-award-winning Cold Feet for which he was nominated for best actor at the comedy awards.  In this episode of These Three Things John shares with Deborah which person, place and treasured possession have had an impact on his life and why. 

In 2018 Kiko Matthews broke a World Record, becoming the fastest female to row the Atlantic solo. When she set out from Gran Canaria to Barbados, it was the first time she had rowed in the open ocean. What’s even more staggering is that only a few months earlier she was undergoing brain surgery.  In this episode of These Three Things Kiko shares who and what has helped inspire her to undertake som...

In this episode of These Three Things Deborah Thomas is joined by actor Matthew Rhys, who reveals which person, place and treasured possession have made a profound impact on his life and why.  Matthew trained at the prestigious RADA and soon after graduating landed a prize role in the Graduate alongside Kathleen Turner in the West End. From there he was cast as Kevin in Brothers and Sisters, Phill...

Welcome back to a new series of These Three Things, the podcast which asks which person, place and treasured possession have made a profound impact on someone’s life and why. In this episode Deborah Thomas is joined by Scott Thompson. You’ll probably know him best as the project manager from Alan and Amanda’s Italian and Spanish Job.  For the past 17 years Scott has called Sicily home where he has...

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In this poignant episode of These Three Things, Deborah welcomes financier and environmentalist Ben Goldsmith. Ben shares the three elements that have profoundly shaped his life. First, he honours his daughter Iris, whose life and tragic passing left an indelible mark on his heart and soul. Next, Ben talks about the pond on his Somerset farm, a place of solace and healing where he feels closest to...

As Season 2 of These Three Things draws to a close, host Deborah takes a moment to thank all our wonderful guests for their heartfelt conversations sharing the people, places and treasured possessions that have profoundly impacted their lives. We'll be taking a short break but rest assured, Season 3 will return, packed with more inspiring conversations. In the meantime, catch up on any episodes yo...

This week Deborah is joined by Mac Macartney, an international speaker, writer, and world leader in regeneration and sustainability. Mac humbly shares the three things that have influenced his character and helped shape his life. First, he speaks about the underwriter, David Mann, the catalyst and conduit for bringing Mac's dream to life. Next, Mac reflects on his youthful connection to Sutton Cau...

This week on These Three Things, Deborah welcomes Singer & Songwriter Liberty Ava Walker. At the tender age of 16, she became a sensation on TikTok, almost overnight. In this heartwarming episode Liberty shares the three elements that have had a profound impact on her life and career. First, she honors her mum. The person that has inspired Liberty the most and been the driving force behind her...

This week Deborah sits down with business entreprenuer, Aled Miles. A Welshman living in the US, working in the Tech industry as CEO and President at Formstack. He also holds the position of envoy to the United States, as appointed by the Welsh Government. In this episode, he shares the three elements that have profoundly impacted his life and career. First, he honours John W. Thompson, not simply...

In this episode of These Three Things, Deborah welcomes Aimee Bateman, an award-winning career coach and former CEO of Careercake. Aimee shares the three things that have profoundly impacted her life and career. First, she speaks about an unknown client she calls "John", who inspired her to stop working for corporations and start working for the people. Next, Aimee describes the comfort...