Reasons To Be Joyful with Gaby Roslin

This week Gaby chats with the lovely Vicky Pattison. They talk about the TV programmes ‘Geordie Shore’ and ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’ where she found fame. She talks very openly about how it felt to become so famous so quickly. They chat about her gorgeous puppy dog Milo and finding happiness with her boyfriend Ercan. Plus, her acting in the ITV sitcom called ‘Buffering’; her brilliant p...

In this episode Gaby chats with another person with funny bones, it’s the brilliantly talented actor and comedian, Ben Miller. He tells some amazing stories! He talks about experiencing weightlessness and wanting to go the moon, and writing his excellent children’s books. This supremely intelligent man has both a science degree And a PHD in Physics from Cambridge and he tells the wonderful story o...

In this episode Gaby chats with actor Tom Ellis. He talks all about the phenomenal success of the series ‘Lucifer’ and his recent ‘Pop Culture Icon’ award from the Hollywood Critics Association. Plus, filming the upcoming ‘Players’ with 'Jane the Virgin' star Gina Rodriguez and of course playing Gary in 'Miranda'. He also talks about karaoke, his love of golf and his friendship with James Corden,...

In this episode Gaby chat with comedian Josh Widdicombe. They talk about his brilliant book called ‘Watching Neighbours Twice a Day’ and reminisce about all things 90’s including his love of Jet from 'Gladiators'. Plus, his hilarious podcast ‘Parenting Hell’ with Rob Beckett, 'Taskmaster', 'The Last Leg' and how he feels TV has changed over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

In this episode Gaby chats with actress and singer Cynthia Erivo. They chat about her work on stage in ‘The Colour Purple’, her Oscar nominated performance in the film ‘Harriet’, and her Emmy nominated performance in the series called ‘Genius’ in which she plays Aretha Franklin. She tells the most incredible story about when she actually met Aretha Franklin. Plus, her friendship with Michaela Coel...

In this episode Gaby chats to the global superstar singer/songwriter Anastacia. They talk about her love for musical theatre, performing with one of her heroes Celine Dion, and what advice Pavarotti gave her. They discuss her survival from breast cancer and various health issues which she is always so open about in order to help others. Plus, she shares some amazing stories after 20 years in the m...

We are back for Season 2 with more fantastic guests! Kicking off with Cher herself, Alicia Sliverstone! They of course chat about Clueless and stay tuned to hear about the cast reunion. She talks about her love of theatre and acting on Broadway. She also talks about her love of animals, ethically responsible shopping, and how veganism changed her health for the better. Plus, her books ‘The Kind Di...

In this episode Gaby chats to the talented actress, singer, best-selling author and extremely popular vlogger Carrie Hope Fletcher. She is currently starring in the new Andrew Lloyd Webber and Emerald Fennell’s version of ‘Cinderella’ on stage. Carrie talks about returning to the stage after such a long wait, how she prepares for such a performance and the power of live theatre. Plus, she chats ab...

In this episode Gaby talks to the supremely talented actress Olivia Williams! They chat about her incredible career, from the film ‘The Father’ working with Sir Anthony Hopkins, TV series ‘The Nevers’ and upcoming UK version of one of Gaby’s favourite series called ‘Call My Agent’. Plus, Olivia tells an amazing story about working with Kevin Costner in his film ‘The Postman’ back in the 90’s, bein...

In this episode Gaby chats to Judge Robert Rinder MBE. They discuss the important qualities of true friendship, trying to see the good in all people and Robert speaks very openly about depression. He talks of his amazing episode of ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ and his powerful documentary called ‘The Holocaust, My family and Me’ available now on BBC iPlayer. He relives the fun of ‘Strictly Come Dan...

In this episode Gaby chats to not one, but two fantastic guests. Firstly it’s the brilliant actor Michael Jibson who starred as King George in the biggest show ever, ‘Hamilton’! He tells gaby the amazing story of how he got the part and what it was like working with musical genius Lin-Manuel Miranda. Plus, what it was like working on huge films like ‘Les Miserables’ with Hugh Jackman & Anne Ha...

In this episode Gaby chats to Emma Gannon - Sunday Times bestselling author, teacher, blogger and host of the number 1 careers podcast in the UK called ‘Ctrl Alt Delete’. They discuss the funny reality of finding a career, the power of social media for positivity and dealing with internet trolls. They talk about her teaching and the impact that a teacher's encouragement can have on someone’s life....

In this episode Gaby chats to actor Danny Mays. They talk about so much of his brilliant work; ‘Des’ with David Tennant, ‘Code 404’ with his good friend Stephen Graham and the time he spent living & partying with Craig Parkinson, aka the Caddy from ‘Line Of Duty’. Plus, they talk about filming ‘Swimming with Men’ and spending two weeks in a pool gripping Rob Brydon’s ankle! Danny shares his ex...

In this episode Gaby talks to the very funny and very talented Mathew Horne. They chat all about Gavin and Stacey and the brilliant Christmas special which he said was the most enjoyable experience of his entire career. Also, his friendship with Catherine Tate and the excitement for The Nan Movie starring those amazing characters - Nan and Jamie from the hilarious Catherine Tate Show. Also, lots a...

In this episode Gaby chats to Edith Bowman. She’s been on our TV screens and radio sets for years, talking all things music and film. They chat about growing up in Scotland, the importance of female friendship, wild water swimming and when she did ‘Celebrity Fame Academy’ in 2005. She talks about her brilliant podcast called ‘Soundtracking’ where she chats to film makers about the music that has i...

In this episode Gaby chats to the gifted superstar DJ and now author – Annie Mac, or to use her full name, Annie Macmanus. They chat about growing up in Ireland and how Annie wanted to be an actress and ended up studying English literature. She talks openly about the lack of female DJs, the fact that she is one of the very few DJs who is also a mother, and her admiration for broadcaster Mary Anne...

In this episode Gaby chats to her good friend the incredibly talented Michael Ball OBE. You will hear them talking about GSA, which is Guildford School of Acting where they both trained. Michael talks about his first big break in ‘Pirates of Penzance’, being in the original cast of ‘Les Misérables’, representing the UK in ‘Eurovision 1992’ and he shares some hilarious stories about forgetting his...

In this episode Gaby chats with all-round entertainer Jason Manford. They talk about his brilliant volunteer work throughout the pandemic, his admiration of Sir Bruce Forsyth and the game show that Jason did called ‘Big Heads’. He also talks about growing up in a home full of laughter and how he wants to emulate that for his six children. Plus, he talks very passionately about laughter being the b...

In this episode Gaby chats with ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ finalist and ‘Made in Chelsea’ star Jamie Laing. He talks about his childhood, fame and being a celebrity, his love of Strictly and opening up about mental health. Also, reality TV shows and how they have changed over the last ten years, starting his own sweet company ‘Candy Kittens’ and his podcasts called ‘Private Parts’ and ‘6 Degrees from...

In this episode, Gaby chats and giggles with Kate Winslet CBE. They chat all about her new TV series called ‘Mare of Easttown’ which has received rave reviews and is available to watch on Sky Atlantic and the Streaming Service called ‘NOW’. She talks about knowing she wanted to be an actress at 5 years old, her pet chickens, and some hilariously sweet family stories about words her husband can’t p...

In this episode Gaby chats to the incredibly talented actor & singer Luke Evans. He talks about knowing he wanted to be an actor from a young age, singing in the Welsh language, the James Bond rumour mill and how much he laughed whilst working with Melissa McCarthy. He talks about his friendship with ‘Beauty and the Beast’ co-star Josh Gad and their new Disney Plus origin series ‘Little Town’...

In this episode Gaby chats to one of the hardest working actors in the business - Jason Watkins. He talks about what it was like to portray Harold Wilson in Netflix’s smash hit ‘The Crown’ and more recently his role as Brian Masters in ITV’s chilling drama ‘Des’ starring alongside David Tennant. They chat about his part in ‘McDonald & Dodds’ and of course his character Mr Shakespeare in the mu...

In this episode Gaby chats to the hugely talented cook, writer & presenter Nadiya Hussain MBE. They talk about her gorgeous cookbooks, most recently ‘Nadiya Bakes’ and her sweet children’s book ‘My Monster & Me’. She talks openly about her relationship with her mother, her own parenting and baking during lockdown. You’ll also hear about her incredible work helping to dispel myths about men...

In this episode, Gaby chats and laughs with comedian and actor Lee Mack. They chat about the ongoing success of BBC shows ‘Not Going Out’ and ‘Would I Lie To You’, plus the hilarious story of what happened when he appeared on ‘Pointless’ with Bobby Ball. He talks about his childhood ambition to be a golfer having never actually played golf and how he once worked in a stable mucking out Red Rum. He...

In this episode Gaby chats to novelist Matt Haig who is the number one trending author in the world right now for his book ‘The Midnight Library’. He also wrote ‘Reasons to Stay Alive’, ‘How to Stop Time’ and the International best seller ‘A Boy Called Christmas’ which is now going to be a film starring Dame Maggie Smith, Jim Broadbent and loads of big names for Christmas 2021. They chat about all...