Benjy’s Cafe Podcast

In this week's episode, Britain's Got Talent finalist, the brilliant comedian Steve Royle joins Ben in Benjy's Cafe to discuss the craft of comedy & the positive impact of Britain's Got Talent on his life. Steve chats about his career, including working with Peter Kay & delves into the challenges & rewards of pursuing a career in entertainment, as well as the importance...

This week, Yoga & Pilates practitioner, Megan Barnes pops into Benjy's Cafe to join Ben to discuss the benefits of yoga & pilates for mental and physical well-being; managing anxiety, reducing stress & improving sleep. Megan shares with Ben her personal journey with anxiety & how yoga helped her find peace. She also talks about her decision to become a yoga teacher & the im...

Episode 11 of Benjy's Cafe Podcast, welcomes actor, Vivien Parry. Host, Ben chats to Vivien about her 17 year sobriety and the impact it has had on her life and career. Vivien shares her experience of being in an abusive relationship with alcohol and the dark place it took her to and emphasises the importance of seeking support and being honest with oneself in recovery. Vivien also discusses h...

In this week's episode, actor Craig Armstrong joins Ben in Benjy's Cafe to discuss his sobriety and how it has positively impacted his life and career. Craig talks about the importance of being present in the moment and how sobriety has allowed him to fully appreciate and enjoy his work as an actor, and how finding gratitude for the past, even the difficult times, can be a powerful part of...

In this week's episode, award winning actor Bob Golding joins Ben in Benjy's Cafe Podcast. Bob shares the process of creating the iconic characters, Milo & Max in the CBBC show, Tweenies & his experience of playing Eric Morecambe in the Olivier Award winning, one-man play, Morecambe, & the pressure of living up to the audience's expectations. He emphasizes the importance of...

In Benjy's Cafe Podcast this week, Ben is joined by former England cricket captain, Adam Hollioake. A powerful & uplifting episode, Adam highlights the value of learning from past experiences, coping with grief & finding resilience in difficult times. Adam discusses the challenges of captaincy, his career & the importance of being kind and respectful. Adam also chats about the bene...

In this week's episode, Hi-de Hi! star, Su Pollard joins Ben in Benjy's Cafe to discuss her career & the importance of passion, reliability & having fun. Su talks about performing & making people laugh, the importance of human interaction & the joy of making people happy & embracing new opportunities. She also discusses her experiences on the TV show Hi-de-Hi!, her care...

This week, Lucie Jones pops into Benjy's Cafe to join Ben to chat about her career in musical theatre, the spirit of Eurovision & the impact of music in her life. Lucie discusses the joy & challenges of her roles in the musicals Wicked & Waitress, plus her experience on X Factor & the importance of rest and recovery for performers. Lucie also shares her thoughts on the Welsh lo...

This week, Liverpudlian actor & musician, Tommy Sherlock, joins Ben Harlow in Benjy's Cafe Podcast & shares his remarkable story of human recovery. In 2019, Tommy suffered a stroke while on tour in Rochester, New York. He experienced brain damage and had to undergo rehabilitation to regain his strength and mobility. Despite the challenges, Tommy maintained a positive attitude and appro...

In Benjy's Cafe Podcast this week, Ben chats to choreographer & 2022 Mr Gay England, David Allwood. They discuss David's early career in musical theatre & the fulfillment he finds in creating and teaching dance. They also explore David's work in the LGBTQ+ community, including his involvement with collective, Homoparody. David emphasizes the healing power of dance and the impor...

This week, Emmerdale & Coronation Street star, Hayley Tamaddon, drops into Benjy's Cafe for a brew. Hayley talks to host, Ben Harlow about the challenges and joys of being a single mother and the adventures she has with her son, Jasper. She shares her experience raising an independent child and the importance of allowing children to develop their own personalities. Hayley also discusses he...

In this week's Benjy's Cafe Podcast, actor & writer, Richard Taylor Woods opens up about his journey to sobriety. He joins host, Ben Harlow to chat about his pride in his accomplishments in musical theatre and the joy of living a sober and fulfilling life. Over a cappuccino, Richard also discusses creating the sitcom Spongers and taking on new projects in sobriety, including forming th...

This heart-warming conversation with Ben Harlow highlights the benefits of sobriety, including improved health, relationships, and the ability to fully embrace life's experiences. Actor, Shaun Dalton pops into Benjy's Cafe for a cuppa & discusses his career in the theatre industry, starting from his early experiences in Coventry to his roles in Joseph and Les Misérables. Shaun opens up...