Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

“I’m very sassy when I’m tired” Having a blast on the cast this week is jazz singer and all-round diva legend, Ann Hampton Callaway, joining host Tim Lihoreau to riff the conversation about her five fantasy dinner party guests. The singer, songwriter and actor talks musical heroines, drama influences and what’s in Barbra Streisand’s basement!  Her guests range from iconic to even more iconic—...

“I want Zeus out! He’s been doing my head in since he walked in!” It’s a FIRST for the  Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? podcast.  Tim Lihoreau has not one but TWO guests choosing their fantasy dinner guests. Legendary stand-up comedians and writers, Adam Riches and John Kearns are Tim Lihoreau’s VIPs, this week, sharing an anarchic hour of podcast pleasure. How will they decide on their gu...

“You look like you’re carrying around a DEAD GOOSE!” Bewitching Tim Lihoreau in the pod studio this week is actor and musician  Joey Batey , joining for a beguiling conversation about his ideal fantasy dinner party guests. The star of the hit series  The Witcher  talks about his music, his writing and of course his acting; and his guests are all chosen with a very particular th...

“I used to grow my hair quite long. Hence…Tufty was born!” Something mystical and magical for Halloween as magician and comedian Pete Firman who joins Tim Lihoreau for a revealing pod to conjure up five fantasy dinner party guests. Pete is a magic megastar of Instagram and talks touring and magic heroes and more. He even sheds light on his relationship with maggots.    Discover his...

“I spent a lot of time chasing Ian Lavender….He was always in his underpants." Get between ears with a real legend. Punk princess and cult actress  Toyah  joins Tim Lihoreau for a unique and often eye-widening chat to reveal her five fantasy dinner party guests. Star of classic film  Quadrophenia  and veteran of hits like I Wanna Be Free, the boss of ‘Toyah’s Wonderful World of...

“I’d be bricking it! I’d probably have gotten  quite drunk !” Getting the nod for the pod this week is the living legend Alexander Armstrong joining host Tim Lihoreau for a laid-back chat about his five fantasy dinner party guests. Comedian, author, presenter, author and of course Pointless paladin, Alexander Armstrong hands out the  placements  to 5 fantasy guests who he can’t dine...

Kickstarting season 4 of pod this week is the effervescent Oti Mabuse, joining host Tim Lihoreau for a fiery, sometimes spicy conversation about her five fantasy dinner party guests. Dancer, choreographer, judge, author and champion, Oti hands out the place cards to 5 fantasy guests who she can’t dine without – and what an amazing bunch they are!  From the iconic to the unexpected —...

“Oh, no!... We’re in strip-lit squalor!” Padding steadfastly into the podcast studio is Bafta-winning, multi-million best-selling author, TV writer and performer,  Adam Kay. He joins host Tim Lihoreau for a Season-finale conversation about his truly  unique  five fantasy dinner party guests. From This is Going to Hurt, through to his Undoctored stand-up (best-selling...

“The Krays… took them for a little ride!" This week, we are improvising! The artistic director of the world’s most famous jazz club,  Ronnie Scott's , joins Tim Lihoreau for an amazing dinner party line up and conversation about life and music. Pianist, composer and creative tour de force  James Pearson  comes into the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? studios to talk music, jazz and Ea...

“They are NINJA hydrangeas!” Joining the pod this week is interior designer, author, former  Den Dragon  and all-round business genius  Kelly Hoppen . She catches up with host Tim Lihoreau for a delightful conversation about her five fantasy dinner party guests. The Queen of Taupe and designer-to-the-stars hands out polished placements to 5 unique guests, all invited for the di...

“He told he couldn’t tell me about it… he’s got snipers!” Season three continues with a banger on GWCTD? when chef Tom Kerridge joins host Tim Lihoreau for a fabulous conversation about his five fantasy dinner party guests. Tom is the genius behind the Two Michelin Starred ‘Hand & Flowers” in Marlow – not to mention The Coach, and Kerridge’s Bar and Grill, and The Butchers Tap –...

” Judy Dench, Judy Dench, Judy Dench Dench Dench!” This week it’s a great Britton! On the podcast this week is broadcaster and author Fern Britton, joining host Tim Lihoreau for a unique conversation about her five fantasy dinner party guests. From This Morning to Ready Steady Cook through Strictly challenges and watercolour challenges, Fern sets a table for the quintet of uniquely-chosen guests w...

“ She makes me octopus stew!” In the pod squad this week is lawyer and writer Philippe Sands KC, joining host Tim Lihoreau for a fascinating conversation about his five fantasy dinner party guests. The specialist in international law and author of seventeen books hands out the placements to 5 unique guests all invited for the dinner of a lifetime - and Philippe invites a truly eclectic bunch.&nbsp...

“I basically shagged my way into a better postcode!” It's a captivating, crazy comedian - JOSH JONES - who joins Tim Lihoreau for a swaggering, sweary chat to unveil his 5 fantasy dinner party guests. You may know him from 8 out of 10 Cats, from Dancing on Ice or even from his many appearances at the Edinburgh festival. Now, discover his ‘famous five’ guests.  They ca...

“She’s a very difficult dog to keep on the porch, if you know what I mean?!” Getting the nod for the pod this week is the warm, friendly fluffy Rev. Richard Coles, joining host Tim Lihoreau for a feel-good conversation about his five fantasy dinner party guests. TV and radio presenter, raconteur - former Communard! – and let’s not forget Jungle legend, Rev. Richard Coles hands out the place cards...

“ Throw a toolbox down the stairs!” Debbie Wiseman joins Tim Lihoreau this week to talk composers, cartoons and all things creative. The Classic FM Composer in Residence reveals her five fantasy dinner party guests and they’re a great bunch. Along the way, they chat about Chopin, Leeds United and, of course, hats! Discover her amazing guest list — they can be living or dea...

“I know a monster called Jacob!” This week, raconteur and broadcaster Matthew Parris joins Tim Lihoreau for a funny and story-filled chat to reveal his five fabulous fantasy dinner party guests. Along the way, we hear so many tales and memories from his time as MP, as tv and radio presenter and general adventurer  Along the way, he lists the five people he M...

“He’s at the dinner party… because I want to ask him… THE question!" Get inside the mind and behind the mic with Calendar Girls creator Tim Firth, who joins Tim Lihoreau for a unique and engrossing chat to reveal his five fabulous fantasy dinner party guests. The playwright and screenwriter behind must-see musicals and hit comedy tv series talks about his feelings, families and friends (including...

“I would never have guessed that my claim to fame would be from a Tellytubby!” Season 3 starts with a bang. Babatunde Aleshe joins Tim Lihoreau for his unique A-List dinner party line up and conversation about comedy, the universe and everything. They catch up on all things music AND what to do when success seems unachievable  He takes Tim on a whirlwind tour of his ‘famous five’ guests.&nbsp...

“My other Grandfather….” The king of the one-liners is our final guest of Season 2. Comedian Milton Jones shares his five fantasy guests with host Tim Lihoreau and what an eclectic bunch they are. Who will win a place around the table? And will the Gatecrasher get to stay? Find out with the full episode here.  On Instagram… @globalplayer @classicfm @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

“ It’s quite hard to deal with that and not be a plonker!” In a special bumper episode, recorded over two sessions last summer, Tim talks to one of our greatest living composers, Howard Goodall.  Known to millions through his themes to The Vicar of Dibley, Red Dwarf, Blackadder, QI and so many more, he is also one of the foremost composers of musicals and choral music.  Find out who his...

“It’s a SHITHOLE!” Fresh from her win as Queer Comedian of the Year…it’s Rosie Jones, joining Tim Lihoreau for a fun-filled role chat about her 5 fantasy dinner party guests. As well as discussing the ideal order in which to eat her food, we will chew over the ideal A-list dinner party and catch up on life on the stand-up comedy circuit . Rosie has five amazing arrivals to make this the perfect di...

“Oh….oh dear…..[ two minutes later ] …oh, this it hard!...” The Dame is in the building. Dame Denise Lewis joins Tim Lihoreau for a truly A-List dinner party line up and conversation about her life and loves. This Olympian legend catches up on all things athletic AND how to survive in the world when the ‘seven sports’ are gone. She takes Tim on a whirlwind tour of her ‘fam...

Sample the silken, honeyed tones of news legend John Suchet as he joins Tim Lihoreau for a story-filled, delightful dialogue to unveil his 5 fantasy dinner party guests. ITN News veteran, Classic FM legend and seasoned international correspondent, John brings with him a sheaf of real-life yarns, not to mention his five fantasy guests. Remember, they can be living or dead, real or fictional, belove...

“Every time I watched…[People were dying]…they were telling you to shut up!” Get up close and behind the mic with the comedian and writer Shazia Mirza joining Tim Lihoreau for a funny and forthright chat to reveal her five fantasy dinner party guests. Fresh from her stint in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, Shazia  takes us through her outlandish list of five people she wants to wine, dine...