Midnight Meets With Colin Murray

Comedian Sara Pascoe on self-deprecating jokes, being a ‘bad’ actor, her IVF process, and her mother’s fictional beef with one of the Spice Girls.

90s artist Betty Boo on how she got into rapping, touring with Public Enemy, filming in a kebab shop with LL Cool J, what Vanilla Ice did to hip-hop, and re-entering the music scene as a woman in her fifties after 30 years out.

Razorlight frontman Johnny Borrell opens up about his drug use and moving to Belfast to get clean, his latest tour and how the band's communication has evolved as they’ve grown with age.

DJ Scott Mills on the evolution of radio and fame, how he deals with trolls, why he’s got a bridge named after him and the trait he shares with Colin - hiding in plain sight.

T’Pau lead singer Carol Decker on life before music, touring America as a British band, and the highs and lows of musical success.

Celebrity Chaser, stand-up comic and qualified doctor Paul Sinha – or, as he puts it, “the only openly gay British Asian qualified doctor & television quizzer on the UK comedy circuit” - on quizzing, triggering comedy, self-aggrandisement, being an inspiration, and his recent Parkinson’s diagnosis.

The Garbage lead singer on accountability in song writing, connection and escapism when performing live, sexism, legacy, inspiration, and criticism over the band recording a Bond theme.

Comedian Stephen K Amos on race, identity and the significance of representation. And how his pick and mix ‘antics’ potentially contributed to the demise of high street chain Woolworths.

British mentalist and illusionist Derren Brown on his writing process, isolation, being on the road and why nobody wants to see real magic. Oh, and his 200 pieces of taxidermy.

The multi-million selling author on Rebus, jigsaws, music and taking a year off.

Adventurer Ranulph Fiennes on planning and executing the world’s first polar circumnavigation expedition, discovering a lost city and overcoming phobias.

Comedian Paddy Kielty on protocol politics, identity, growing up during The Troubles and the evolution of comedy.

The Mogwai guitarist on his memoir, the evolution of the music industry and his hero Robert Smith.

The Charlatans front man dissects his discography, musical career and the impact of his listening parties.

Keane front man Tom Chaplin on his solo music, loss of youth and self-reflection and exploration.

Rock star Suzi Quatro on the Detroit music scene, recording with her son, Elvis as inspiration and staying grounded after 58 years in the industry.

Comedian Vir Das on differences in global stand-up, authenticity and intention in comedy, and how fame is changing.

Arab Strap’s Malcolm Middleton and Aidan Moffat on reuniting after ten years apart, career expectations and parental praise.

Pundit and former footballer Pat Nevin talks legacy, professionalism and football politics.

American comedian Reginald D. Hunter on life in the UK, his comedy beginnings and his experience of disconnection.

Singer Kim Wilde on pop music, horticulture for mental health, fashion influences and the return of her number one hit ‘Kids in America’.

The son of former Mob boss Sonny Franzese talks about growing up in the Mafia, perks, violence vs racketeering and his relationship with his mother.

Alabama Music Hall of Famer David Hood talks through his career at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio working with artists like Aretha Franklin and Rod Stewart.

Irish comedian and writer Ardal O’Hanlon talks to Colin Murray about his iconic TV characters, introvert personality and shares his theory about first born and third born children.

The legendary broadcaster "Whispering" Bob Harris talks to Colin Murray about advice from John Peel, his love for country music and being a radio addict. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Thursday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever you want via the free BBC Sounds app.