Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'

This week on Life's a Beach, Alan is joined by the incomparable Caitlin Moran - writer, broadcaster and one of Britain's funniest storytellers - for an episode that goes gloriously off-piste. They somehow begin with Harry Styles' legs and Take That before diving into Caitlin's unforgettable childhood holidays, with summers migrating to a caravan in Wales with an apocalypse-prepping father. Along t...

Caitlin Moran joins Alan for a fascinating chat about Japan, her new gardening podcast with Adam Frost Outsiding, the incredible British history of Oak trees, Liz Taylor and Caitlin's brilliant new book How to be Hopeful which is out in September. Don't miss this flight's quite literal climax at the end!  Listen to/watch - Outsiding: https://open.spotify.com/show/033CJY22Urz2BLJK792QRZ Learn more...

Brian Molko joins Alan for a brilliantly funny flight, from an unforgettable airport encounter with Alan that reminds Brian of David Bowie, to why he finally decided to revisit Placebo's debut album 30 years later. They talk about rebuilding his relationship with those early songs ahead of Placebo's 30th anniversary tour and the band’s debut album, newly RE:CREATED, why the Britpop era made Placeb...

Captain Alan welcomes on board Placebo's Brian Molko! They talk first meetings, tour buses, the Maldives and Magaluf. Be prepared for the chat to take some surprisingly dark turns. And of course Brian's celebrating their new album Placebo RE:CREATED, a totally reworked version of their debut album, and their embark on 30th anniversary European and UK tour, which starts in September. A 'Keep It Lig...

Sam Campbell joins Captain Alan for one of the most unhinged episodes yet; featuring Last One Laughing doppelgängers, castle turrets, extreme heat, accidental art auctions, Hollywood near-misses, and a volcanic egg that changes everything. The inflight chat veers from Yoko Ono to Pompeii and a suspiciously life-changing souvenir from Naples. It’s hot. It’s chaotic. It’s deeply wrong in places. And...

Sam Campbell joins Alan for a gloriously chaotic flight through travel disasters, strange habits, Last One Laughing, and the kind of stories only Sam could tell. Buckle up - this one goes off course almost immediately. YUMMY! Don't miss the brilliant Make That Movie: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/make-that-movie Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favour...

This week, Alan is joined by the one and only Jinkx Monsoon. The singer, actress, comedian and two-time Drag Race champion is currently wowing audiences as Judy Garland in "End of the Rainbow" (which ends Sunday!) and preparing to star in Broadway's smash-hit "Oh, Mary!". On board, Jinkx talks witchcraft, queer icons, sobriety, Broadway dreams, getting hit by a car in Amsterdam, why she loves Mexi...

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the drag queen, actress, singer and comedian - Jinkx Monsoon. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit bac...

Alan Davies joins Captain Carr on Alan Air to swap holiday horror stories, from disastrous trips to Costa Rica and eight-hour holidays in the Canary Islands to celebrity encounters with Sting and Ronan Keating. They also chat about returning to stand-up, comedy heroes, the emotional impact of Alan's memoirs, and being called Alan.✈️ Don't forget to like and subscribe for new episodes every week.00...

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the comedian, presenter and actor - Alan Davies. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy t...

David Morrissey joins Captain Carr for a hilarious and thought-provoking Life's A Beach flight. David talks about growing up in Liverpool, filming The Walking Dead, joining Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles films, his friendship with Alan Cumming, and the surprising downside of a luxury trip to the Maldives. They also discuss conspiracy theories, David's work with UNHCR, Refuge and The Felix Project, c...

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the actor and filmmaker - David Morrissey. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inf...

National treasure Jane McDonald boards Alan Air! Jane joins Captain Carr for a riotous trip through cruise ships, Nashville, Bridlington holidays, giant wedges, holiday romances and why her life permanently smells of bins. They chat about Jane’s new album Living the Dream, filming Pole to Pole, nearly missing flights in Venice, bungee jumping in New Zealand, and pork pies from Wakefield. Plus: BAF...

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the singer and presenter - Jane McDonald. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the infl...

Natalie Imbruglia joins Alan Carr for a chaotic trip on Alan Air. From Neighbours and disastrous packing habits to holiday romances in the South of France, Natalie talks festivals, fame, perimenopause, dolphins (eventually), and why Aussies make the best house guests. Plus: Elon Musk on Necker Island, Mrs Mangel’s portrait, and Natalie's REAL Aussie accent. 🐬 Don’t forget to like, subscribe and c...

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the singer-songwriter and actress - Natalie Imbruglia Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and en...

Callum Scott Howells joins Captain Alan onboard Life’s a Beach for one of the funniest flights yet. From filming Madfabulous to spotting Björn Ulvaeus in the Maldives gym, disastrous holiday fashion, Welsh pride, celebrity encounters, and how Alan might be part of Mamma Mia! 3… this episode goes everywhere. There’s also Rita the dog making an appearance, stories from Port Talbot to Chile, and one...

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the actor and singer - Callum Scott Howells. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the i...

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the TV personality and presenter - Scarlett Moffatt. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enj...

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the TV personality and presenter - Scarlett Moffatt. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enj...

Sheridan Smith is on board with Captain Alan for a brilliantly chaotic flight - talking tattoos, caravan holidays in Cleethorpes, and a very steamy Greek romance. They dive into spa trips, anxiety and why holidays are all about switching off… before getting into Sheridan’s gripping new drama The Cage. Set in a Liverpool casino, it’s gritty, emotional, and full of characters you shouldn’t root for…...

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brillaint actress and singer - Sheridan Smith. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy...

Mel Giedroyc joins Alan for a chaotic flight full of walking holidays, Bacardi-fuelled LOL confessions, and a celestial encounter with… the most famous person in the world. From San Francisco dreams (roller skates optional) to Lake District nostalgia, plus jaw trauma, death chat, and why Mel now only wants to walk everywhere forever… this flight is gloriously one not to be missed. Buckle up... 00:...

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brillaint comedian and presenter - Mel Giedroyc. Join Mel Giedroyc every week on the hit podcast Where There’s a Will There’s a Wake, as she laughs in the face of death with all your favourite funny celebrities as they tell her about their dream demise. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone...

Jack Whitehall returns - and within minutes we’re into kebabs, cab drivers and chalk phalluses. There’s the spiralling of his stag do, a near miss with the Daily Mail, and the realities of tour life (including when stand-up goes very wrong). Plus: travelling with kids, naked yoga, Chernobyl as a tourist destination… and one truly grim fox encounter. Prepare to brace... this escalates fast.00:00 Ja...