Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

“Anna 1, Anna 2.” Opera megastar Danielle de Niese is lighting up the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner studios with her trademark effervescence. She’s talking everything from Timothee Chalamet to International Rescue, not to mention choosing her 5 fantasy guests. And there’s a problem from the start! Before she can say yes or no to The Gatecrasher, she has to try to narrow down her own list. Listen to...

“Let’s have it…in the chapter house of Wells Cathedral” Star of Ted Lasso, stand-up legend and actor extraordinaire (see Return to Paradise, Bad Education, etc) LLOYD GRIFFITH is the VIP on the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner pod this week. Host Tim Lihoreau and he discuss cathedrals (his favourite places) choirs (there’s a strict hierarchy) and, of course, the idea of replacing smoking with kazoos....

“Patrick Moore’s bathroom!” Make way for a very special episode. Myleene Klass shares the soundtrack of her life, from her pop-music days to her powerful activism. She sits down for a lively chat about her ultimate fantasy dinner party guests. And warning: along the way she opens up about her vital, tireless campaigning to change the conversation around miscarriage with some candid talk and inspir...

“I am Chief Nerd”. Award-winning composer, salsa-fiend and general all-round legend Eric Whitacre brings his five fantasy dinner guest to the table with host Tim Lihoreau. It’s a fabulous list and the conversation is freee-flowing, fantastic and a little bit fan-boy. Will he take The Gatecrasher? You’ll have to listen to find out. Follow on Instagram: @classicfm @timlihoreau @guesswhoscomingtodinn...

“Oh, I’d love a ’Scrambled Egg-Off’ - what ever that is!” An unmissable episode of the Global Original Podcast Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner as host Tim Lihoreau sits down with the legendary Julian Lloyd Webber for a conversation packed with jaw-dropping stories: like the moment he knew his illustrious cello career was over, who is his Celebrity Crush, and which little-known arts minister helped hi...

“We’re all snowflake, woke cucks!” It’s an amazing week on the podcast as comedian, rapper and Harry Potter lookalike MC HAMMERSMITH comes into the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? studios. This fast-talking, long-form improvving legend talks about his best friends, his precise views on Nandos ( reaching out for sponsorship ) and how to cope with a Powerpoint Party. Host Tim Lihoreau finds his rap rh...

“Trouser round his ankles...listening to Chopin!” Anything can happen and actually does when comedy legend Mark Thomas comes into the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? podcast studios. He’s talking influences, funeral songs, ‘Comedy Product’ 2026 and the people he truly loves with host Tim Lihoreau. Then there’s the small matter of the five fantasy guests. Will the table be big enough? (Spoiler alert:...

“He was always the familial … elephant in the room!" It’s Fringe season and Tim Lihoreau has legendary comedians in the pod studio. This week it’s the name-slating, punter-bating landlord Al Murray , joining for a lively conversation about his ideal fantasy dinner party guests. The star of the hit tour ‘All you need is Guv! talks about his life and times, his writing and of course his comedy; and...

“…I do dabble in YOOO tube! " This week on the pod, an actor who became familiar to a generation as Jo from Spooks. More recently she has received rave reviews alongside Ralph Fiennes as Dame Ellen Terry in the West End smash David Hare play ‘Grace Pervades’. Miranda Raison joins Tim Lihoreau for a unique and engrossing chat to reveal her five fabulous fantasy dinner party guests. She was Anne Bol...

“Do you wan’t to come on your with me?” Writer, comedian and, let’s face it, philosopher Rob Auton brings his unique look on life to the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? pod studio. He’s chose his UNIQUE line of fantasy guests - in time as well as space - and he recounts the reasons why in a fascinating episode. Host Tim Lihoreau would have gladly locked the doors and never let him leave. But will he...

“I get these screams… as the jump-scares happen!” There is a sleuth in the studio. Crime writer and The Traitors' in-castle detective, Harriet Tyce goes head to head with Tim Lihoreau to present her DREAM dinner party guest list! She comes armed with five fantasy guests for Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? - and they are an interesting quintet. The big question for host Tim Lihoreau, though, is…will...

“I’m being really cultural here!” The Man in the Room Next door…has left his safe haven and is now…in the Global Studios. Michael Spicer came to wider fame with his earpiece and his notes, desperately attempting to keep people on track. Now, with no help from next door, he chooses his five fantasy guests for Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? - and they are TRULY an eclectic bunch. The big question for...

“I’m a punk!” You may know her from the Great British Menu, or maybe from her sofa assessments on Celebrity Gogglebox with her daughter. If you are TRULY lucky you may have even sampled her food at Wadadli Kitchen or via a recipe in The Pepperpot Diaries. ‘Punk’ chef, Andi Oliver is in the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Hottest this week, choosing five fantasy guests. As you might imagine, it’s a S...

“HELLO, public!” An extraordinary conversation with one of the most versatile, brilliant, and fiercely independent forces in British music history. Mike Batt, LVO is offering up his five guests this week on the pod, bringing his five-time Ivor Novello Award-winning singer-songwriter, conductor, and producer FIVE-DECADE career to bear on all things ‘fantasy dinner’ - one decade for each guest. Mike...

“This is a RIDICULOUS podcast!” The nation’s favourite gardener launches Season 6 of the pod. Legendary horticulturalist Monty Don chooses his 5 fantasy dinner guests. Along the way he talks jewellery design, taking his top off and curtains made out of trousers. So it’s all to play for. Tim Lihoreau discusses who’s sitting where and, of course, whether The Gatecrasher makes it through the door. Fo...

“I asked him..”Did he know kangaroos can’t fart?…"” On the pod this week, the one and only Chesney Hawkes. The pop and rock legend chooses his ideal dinner party line up this week on Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?. It’s an eclectic and at times moving list where friends rub shoulders with presidents and music… is everywhere. Join Tim Lihoreau to see if he can get his Gatecrasher on the list, too. F...

“Aged steaks. And I’m next to Tom Hiddleston” On the pod this week, two legends in one. If you’ve been to the theatre in the last 15 years, chances are you’ve experienced one of the works of Ben and Max Ringham . Waiting for Godot on Broadway, Inter Alia at the National, Cyrano in the West End: just the tip of the iceberg. They are the recipients of 5 Olivier Nominations, two Tony noms and so much...

‘Hello, Jim. Nice to see you…. Ernesto, SIT DOWN!' LEGEND ALERT, LEGEND ALERT. Original Evita ‘Che’ and Rock On superstar, David Essex is in the studio this week. He has chosen 5 unique fantasy dinner guests and so Tim Lihoreau discusses who’s invited, who’s sitting where and the whys and wherefores of the fabulous line-up. Along the way, they talk Krays, the pros and cons of black polo necks and...

“I’m happy here on earth. On land!” Olympic swimming legend Ellie Simmonds joins the podcast to choose her 5 fantasy dinner guests. And in a first for the pod, all her guests are alive and kicking and could show up at any moment. Ellie and host Tim Lihoreau discuss dancing, spaceships and, of course, dogs! But will she allow The Gatecrasher to stay? Listen to the the entire championship episode to...

“This lady’s not for turning EITHER!” She is one of the great comedians of our time; she is a formidable traveller; and she has a unique relationship with ‘Helen Mirren’. Susan Calman is our vip choosing her five fantasy dinner guests. In the course of the episode, Tim Lihoreau touches on horror, conspiracy and what it is that makes Susan feel like a Queen! But will she take The Gatecrasher, chose...

‘She hasn’t invited me round yet!” One of the Magic Circle’s most lauded magicians is in the studio this week. James Phelan, magic royalty, is pulling his five unique guests out of the hat for inclusion in his fantasy dinner party. Tim Lihoreau discusses who’s invited, who’s sitting where and the whys and wherefores of the fabulous line-up. Along the way, they talk Uncle Paul Daniels, Auntie Debbi...

"The good thing is you can chat and bitch about them on a podcast!” Beloved by his fellow comedians (“A hilarious natural funny storyteller” * “One of the best comedians in the country!” **) the VIP this week is Ray Bradshaw on "Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?" Ray reveals his five amazing guests who have been granted a spot around his fantasy dinner party - and it’s a unique line-up. Tim Lihoreau d...

‘John Major saved my life!” A radio and podcast legend is in the 'hot table’ this week: James O’Brien is the VIP on "Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?’. James unveils his five fave guests who have passed muster for inclusion in his fantasy dinner party - and we can safely say you might be surprised at who gets the nod. Tim Lihoreau discusses who’s invited, who’s sitting where and the whys and wherefor...

“Giles and Sinead O’Connor… singing duets!” Star of Father Ted, Death in Paradise, Derry Girls and My Hero, the award-winning stand-up, author and broadcaster Ardal O’Hanlon is the VIP this week, inviting you to Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Tim Lihoreau hears the amazing tales and life stories from one of the UK's best-loved comedians and, when it comes to the final Gatecrasher guest, he throws a...

“Caroline and Miss Piggy might get on quite well!” Sell-out stand-up and ‘Last One Laughing’ (Ireland) star Emma Doran is Tim Lihoreau's VIP on the pod this week. She not only chooses her five fantasy dinner guests, she also brings masses of what The Guardian called her “pleasing streak of wickedness” to the table. “You’d be mad to miss her” , as the Standard chimed in. From the iconic to the unex...