Reasons To Be Joyful with Gaby Roslin

In this episode Gaby chats with singer-songwriter KT Tunstall. She opens-up about how being adopted has given her abandonment issues but that finding her biological mother and then siblings on the show 'Long Lost Family', was an incredible experience. KT talks about her drive to become a musician and how she never gave up on her dream and she talks with great passion about her move to America. She...

In this episode Gaby chats with comedian Tom Allen. He talks about his school years and feeling different growing up and his longterm friendship with fellow comedian Rob Beckett. He shares how it felt to start out as a comedian in a predominantly masculine environment, and that his favourite thing is laughing when you’re not supposed to. This episode was recorded before the passing of Tom's father...

On the episode of the podcast this week, Gaby chats to businesswoman, star of Dragon's Den and last year's Strictly Come Dancing, Sara Davies. They talk about how Sara got started in the industry, the highs and lows of 'fame', her time on the nation's biggest dance show, and of course her experience on Dragon's Den. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gaby chats with doctor, author, presenter and podcaster Dr Rangan Chatterjee. He talks passionately about spreading and promoting a healthy life, both physically and mentally. They talk about his podcast 'Feel Better, Live More' in which leading health experts offer easy health life-hacks, expert advice and give you the tools to revolutionise how you eat, sleep, move and...

In this episode Gaby chats with Daisy Lowe. She talks about how her modelling career started, moving to New York as a teenager and her love for her little dog Monty. She talks openly about how she coped with the scrutiny from the press when she found out her birth father is musician Gavin Rossdale, with whom she has a wonderful relationship with. She tells of her incredibly strong bond with her mo...

Vex King is an honest and open man with the most extraordinary life story. In this episode of the podcast, Gaby sits down with the talented, best-selling author Vex King for an open, honest and often heartbreaking chat. Vex shares details of his childhood, the obstacles he has faced throughout his life and how he's turned these experiences into the heartwarming, wise man he is today. Vex also...

In this episode Gaby chats with actress Jill Halfpenny. She talks about what it has been like working in show business since she was 13 years old and they discuss her many TV shows such as 'Byker Grove', 'Eastenders', 'Waterloo Road' and recent hit 'The Drowning' and of course what it was like to win the second season of 'Strictly Come Dancing'. She also stars in the new Channel 5 Original dr...

In this episode Gaby chats face to face with national treasure, Jim Broadbent. He speaks fondly about his childhood and how it was his dad who encouraged him to pursue a career in acting. He recalls some of his most iconic films including 'Moulin Rouge!', 'Bridget Jones' and 'Iris' for which he won an Oscar. They also discuss his new movie “The Duke” in which will be in UK cinemas from the 25th&nb...

In this episode Gaby chats with actor and musician Max Beesley. He talks about the endless list of musical legends that he has played for including George Michael, Stevie Wonder and the most incredible story about playing piano for James Brown. You'll hear how Robert De Niro got him started in acting and about his close friendships with Guy Ritchie, Ray Winstone and Jason Statham. They discuss the...

In this episode Gaby chats with comedian, presenter and writer Joe Lycett. He talks about how important it is to try and make a difference in the world which he does with great aplomb on his Channel 4 show 'Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back'. He discusses his 'Who Do You Think You Are' episode on BBC1 and how emotional he felt at the end of filming. He enjoys the silly side of life and confesses he’s mor...

On today's episode Gaby chats with Strictly finalist, Bake Off winner and TV chef John Whaite. He talks with sincerity about his struggles with mental health, his experience in the TV industry from his sky rocketing appearance on 'The Great British Bake Off' and of course, his groundbreaking appearance on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. John talks openly about his deeply personal beliefs, his relationshi...

On the episode today it's comedian Romesh Ranganathan. Gaby chats to Romesh about his huge SKY TV hit 'Rob & Romesh Vs', hosting 'The Weakest Link' on BBC and he shares the truth about how he was offered the show. He has a very fun story about his experience recording for Cinderella (the movie starring Camila Cabello) and shares how he coped with recording a certain episode of K...

On the show this week it's the comedian, actress and author Ellie Taylor. Ellie talks all about her Sunday Times bestseller book 'My Child and Other Mistakes' and she shares some brilliantly funny stories about her toddler. Gaby and Ellie discuss The Mash Report and how a clip of her from that show has been watched by millions and was then reposted by Madonna and Jennifer Aniston! She ta...

In this episode Gaby chats with actor Jason Isaacs. They talk about so many of his amazing roles including Captain Hook in 'Peter Pan' and of course Lucius Malfoy 'Harry Potter'. He shares the story of the audition and a secret conversation with JK Rowling about the final instalments of the franchise. He chats about the late-night phone call he received about being in Brit Marling’s 'The OA' on Ne...

On the episode this week, Gaby chats to Mel Robbins, the author of 'The 5 Second Rule' and her latest book 'The High 5 Habit'. She’s also a motivational speaker and TV and radio host. Her Ted Talks have been watched by tens of millions of people. Her social media is all about support. She is a force to be reckoned with. She is honest about her very tough past, how she felt about herself and h...

Welcome back and a happy hew year! This week Gaby chats to the award winning actress Suranne Jones. They discuss the news that her most recent show “Vigil” on BBC One was one of the biggest dramas of 2021. She gives us an insight to the new season of Gentleman Jack (out later this year) and they talk about her other huge TV shows from Dr. Foster & Coronation Street to Scott & Bai...

In this Christmas special Gaby chats with comedian, writer and actressMiranda Hart. They of course talk about her hugely successful TV show 'Miranda' and talks openly about feeling anxious as the show's popularity grew. She talks about her idols Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, how Sally Phillips was so supportive of her from the beginning and shares the story of how she got the part o...

In this episode Gaby chats with the musician and broadcaster Jamie Cullum. They talk about his new album “The Piano Man at Christmas: The Complete Edition” and the idea that he could turn it into a stage musical. He discusses those 'pinch me moments' in his life including playing for the Obamas at the White House, how he felt watching Aretha Franklin rehearsing and he tells the funniest story abou...

In this episode Gaby chats with actor Iwan Rheon. Known throughout the world as Ramsay from 'Game of Thrones', he chats all about the show including the infamous scene that his mum hasn’t watched and how it feels to be the villain in one of the biggest TV shows ever made. They talk about his other shows including 'Misfits', 'Grandma’s House' and his wonderful performance on stage in 'Spring Awaken...

Ahead of World Aids Day on 1st December, in this episode Gaby chats to David Furnish - film maker, the chairman of Elton John Aids Foundation, a proud daddy and a genuinely good guy. He talks passionately about the Foundation and the work it does around the globe. Together with his husband Elton John they want to make a difference and strongly believe that every life is precious and no one is left...

In this episode Gaby chats to actress Diane Guerrero, famous for Netflix shows 'Orange is the New Black' and 'Jane the Virgin'. She is one of the stars of Disney’s new animation 'Encanto' which opens in cinemas November 24th 2021 and features incredible new songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Diane tells her story of being born in the United States to Colombian parents and when she was just 14 years old,...

In this episode Gaby chats with actress Joanne Froggatt. They talk all about 'Downton Abbey' - the TV show and the movies - the sequel which comes out March 2022 and she gives a few clues about what will be in the highly anticipated second film. She shares the funniest story about when Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visited the Downton set and how close the cast all are to each other. She talks a...

In this episode Gaby chats to the wonderful actor, Mark Strong. They talk about the new season 2 of “Temple” available to watch on Sky Max and the streaming service called NOW, his incredible repertoire of work from Shazam, Sherlock Holmes, Robin Hood and Cruella to Zero Dark Thirty and Kingsman and of course Our Friends In the North. He talks about his incredible time in the West End and then on...

In this episode Gaby chats to award-winning actor David Oyelowo. He talks about the outstanding movie 'Selma' where he played Dr Martin Luther King, 'The Waterman' on Netflix which he starred in and also directed, 'Spooks' the BBC TV show, his friendship with Oprah Winfrey and he talks for the first time about a football incident at Robbie Williams’s house in LA. He also tells Gaby a hilariously s...

This week Gaby talks to Actor, Singer, Writer, Dancer, DJ, Club Owner and Raconteur Alan Cumming. His stories are compelling and his eclectic mix of showbiz friends is legendary from Liza Minnelli to Kristin Chenoweth. They talk about his award winning performance as the Emcee in Cabaret in the West End and on Broadway, his pen spinning in James Bond’s Goldeneye, 90’s cult film “Romy & Michel’...