Liz Jones's Diary

Liz and Nic are both going on holiday so the podcast is taking a break. But never fear, the pair are here this week with some of their best moments from the last few hundred episodes. Think men, fashion, animals and (sadly for Nic) Liz singing her heart out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz has found a new heroine in the Lionesses' goalkeeper Mary Earps while Nic is trying to transform herself into Davina McCall. Liz is making a pros and cons list for moving back to London, and inspired by her magazine cover at 78, the pair look back to Liz’s interview with Dame Helen Mirren. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz is looking forward to her mini break with Mini the dog, and Nic's looking forward to lighting Liz's expensive candles and using all her beauty products while she's house sitting. The pair look back to Liz's ill-fated trip to Glastonbury but Liz might have to dust off her old tent if she doesn't find a house to buy soon.  If you'd like to know more about Nic's farm-animal fundraising campaign,...

Liz finds a new movie about a female writer whose husband dislikes her writing all too familiar. Nic, after hearing from two psychics that she’s ‘let herself go’, has picked up a new hobby that she hopes will bring her mojo back. Time for her to bust out her boas! Plus, Liz explains why actually, traveling with a younger man is not the dream you’d think it’d be.   See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Liz and Nic are transported back to their childhoods by a book about the writing of Black Beauty, but is the way we treat animals now any better than in the Victorian era? Liz has found the perfect dress for a wedding, but who should she take with her? Plus, Liz receives some sage relationship advice from a reader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz and Nic are celebrating the ultimate break-up song after hearing about Sinéad O’Connor’s death, plus the pair give their review of the Oppenheimer film (Nic still thinks they should have seen Barbie instead). Liz has a VIP invite, but is it really VIP if you’re filling a ‘slot’? Plus the pair look back at the time Liz faced off against Katie Price at the Cambridge Union. See omnystudio.com/lis...

The pair are talking about Jane Birkin after news of her death this week, but Liz isn’t sure she’d be happy with all the obituaries naming the Birkin Bag as her legacy. Meanwhile, Nic’s been to see the new Mission Impossible film and can’t stop thinking about being in a Tom Cruise sandwich, and a listener has an exciting update on Liz’s financial situation… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Liz is ready to have the final word on the disastrous date with her ex-husband. Plus the pair have an update on Mini puppy’s cancer diagnosis and Liz remembers the time she resorted to throwing a rock over Brigitte Bardot’s wall to secure an interview.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honour of Pride this weekend, Nic dives into a book written by a straight trans couple, offering a unique perspective intro a life so different to her own. Liz takes a look at her own struggles with her invisible disability: deafness. She looks back at the impactful performance of a deaf actress on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz has been shopping and as well an oversized blazer and a Dries van Noten t-shirt she’s picked up a few pearls of shopping wisdom to share. Nic has discovered she has at least one thing in common with Jennifer Aniston, and reader Alex thinks Liz needs to see a psychic. Plus, Liz has had Botox but is worried people will think she’s being frivolous. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

After the terrible news from Nottingham, Liz and Nic are reminded of the amazing power of dogs to help people struggling with grief. Plus, Nic becomes an influencer (look out Kim Kardashian) and Liz sends a very risky text to David 1.0. If you'd like to contact Debbie, the oracle card reader, for a reading, email: debbie.addis@googlemail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz, once again, finds modern media shocking while watching Johnny Depp’s daughter star in a new series she finds problematic (to say the least). Nic helps Liz find out what ’Turkey teeth’ are before looking back at Liz’ column about the housing market that’s still all too relevant today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz finally brings Gracie home this week, but she’s backed herself into a corner (literally and metaphorically) whilst doing it. Nic has been called out by a listener over something she said in last week’s episode, and the pair look back to a very prophetic interview with Holly Willoughby in 2010. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After last week’s news about Gracie, lots have listeners have been in touch but the pair have been trying to distract themselves; Liz with a book about troubled famous people and Nic with the new Barbie trailer (she’s a convert). Plus Liz looks back at the time she went to Marbella with the TOWIE lot and one young woman got Einstein and Frankenstein confused. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Liz and Nic have some very sad news to share this week and listeners are getting a double bill of the column because it wouldn’t be fair to keep everyone guessing. But some things never change, and Liz has still had a ‘Miranda Priestly’ moment this week (people in Yorkshire need better taste and a better sense of humour apparently!) Plus a reader has got a LOT of questions for the pair. See omnyst...

The pair are getting excited for Eurovision this weekend - Liz will be looking out for her friend Rylan but Nic misses Terry Wogan. It’s reminded Liz of the time she went to the opening of Mama Mia. The Party! in Stockholm and was told by her editor to make her review ‘more joyful’. Plus, Liz is getting closer to booking her holiday to Italy, but David throws a spanner in the works. See omnystudio...

Liz and Nic have finished watching Married at First Sight Australia, and discuss just how much reality TV can teach us about our own lives. Liz is planning a possible mini-break, but which David has she invited to go with her? Plus, with the Coronation coming up, Liz looks back to her interview with the designer who will be dressing Queen Camilla, Bruce Oldfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Liz has come to a realisation this week, that her two great loves are horse… and Janice Dickinson. Nic has had enough of AI getting into every part of our lives which reminds Liz of the time she went to a Stanley Kubrick exhibition at the Design Museum. Plus, Liz has made a decision about White Ferrari Guy (and dating ‘normal people’ in general). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

This week Liz has her date with White Ferrari Man, but an email about her ex-husband threatens to ruin it all. The pair have been watching Obsession, a remake of Josephine Hart’s novel, Damage, and Liz is convinced her latest book is both more groundbreaking and MUCH sexier. Plus, a reader gets in touch with some words of affirmation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz is devastated that Meghan won’t be coming to the Coronation next month (but is wondering if she should maybe go in her place). Nic thinks joining Rock Choir might cheer Liz up a bit, but the suggestion doesn’t go down well. Plus, after the news of Mary Quant's death, the pair look back to Liz and her mum (and her Singer sewing machine) making fashion history. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Liz has been reading a new book about anorexia, and is amazed by how similar the author’s experience is to her own. Plus, this week Liz took her unexpected gift in for an upgrade, but what does this mean for the man who sent it to her? And Nic is delighted when a reader compliments her singing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nic has had an erotic experience (relating to Keanu Reeves and some nunchucks) and Liz has been fascinated by the Gwyneth Paltrow trial - which has made her think of the time she met the woman herself, and worked out what her company GOOP is named for. Plus, Liz has received an unexpected gift in the post but should she accept it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz and Nic are thinking about reality TV this week, after watching a documentary about Love Island’s Georgia Harrison and revenge porn - and it reminds Liz of her time in the Big Brother House. Plus, Liz has reluctantly agreed to a date with White Ferrari Guy, it is he trying to put her down already? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz is looking to the Northern Lights to soothe her troubles, but which way is she supposed to face?! The pair have finally found a man they both fancy, but only Liz has spent the night with him (he thanked her for her support after!) Plus, lots of readers have been in touch with advice and support for Liz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz has not quite perfected her ‘gracious loser face’ after a disappointment at an awards ceremony, but it’s reminded her of her brush with Hollywood royalty 20 years ago at the Oscars. Nic’s been watching a new George Michale documentary, and wondering why we think celebrities owe us any of their private lives. Plus, Liz has realised the only thing that will make her truly happy is financial secu...