Reasons To Be Joyful with Gaby Roslin

Line Of Duty star, Martin Compston, joins Gaby for a natter. (the first guest to appear TWICE on the podcast) He talks about what brings him joy and makes him laugh, his fellow LOD stars, training for his part in The Rig and his brilliant podcast with Gordon Smart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our bonus nugget of joy, Jake Shears tells us about the object that brings him joy... ...it includes incense and candles and David Bowie, so we are HERE FOR IT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Gaby welcomes singer, songwriter, actor and all-round showman, Jake Shears! They talk about his new role in Cabaret, his new album 'Last Man Dancing', writing a musical with Elton John and the Scissor Sisters days. Jake loves being creative and is so passionate about his art! We loved having him in the studio and hope you enjoy listening to the chat! You can see him in Cabaret at The Pl...

Dame Harriet Walter shares with Gaby the thing that brings her joy - and IT IS AMAZING! Harriet's story is so moving, it actually made Gaby have goosebumps... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Reasons To Be Joyful, Gaby is joined by the brilliantly, funny, joyous and talented actor, Dame Harriet Walter. Harriet has had such an amazing career, and continues to appear in some of the most popular shows on TV (Succession, Ted Lasso, Killing Eve, The Crown) They discuss her various roles, her favourite child from Succession, her love of Shakespeare, the roles for women in thea...

In our bonus episode this week, comedians, actors and musicians Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Ed MacArthur share an object that brings them joy. Sadly, one of the objects leaked all over Ed's bag...not joyful! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you get if you put Gaby Roslin in a room with two comedians? Chaos it turns out! In this episode, we welcome Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Ed MacArthur to the podcast to talk about working together, comedy, duos, learning lines and how to keep smiling and joyful in a tough industry. Kiell and Ed are appearing at the Edinburgh Festival (2023) - and you can find out more about there show here ! Host...

The wonderful actress Victoria Smurfit shares an object that brings her joy... ...and it's not what we were expecting her to pull out of her handbag to be completely honest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of 'Reasons To Be Joyful' we welcome the fabulously joyful actress, Victoria Smurfit, to the studio. You may know Victoria from 'Ballykissangel' or 'Cold Feet' or 'Bloodlands' OR from playing Cruella De Vil in 'Once Upon A Time'? Just some of her many many roles over her illustrious career. She's also about to star in the new Jilly Cooper adaptation, 'Rivals'. In this episod...

In our Show n Tell ep this week, Ted Lasso's Jeremy Swift surprises Gaby with something he carries around in his bag! (Think Baloo from The Jungle Book...) Anyway, it brings him joy - so each to their own! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Gaby welcomes actor and singer, Jeremy Swift, to the studio. Jeremy is probably best known for his role as Higgins in the smash hit series, Ted Lasso, which we LOVE! He talks to Gaby about being in that show, the possibility (probably not) of it coming back and thinking he was going to be sick through his hands if he'd had to do a speech at the BAFTAS! He also talks about his other passi...

In our bonus Show n Tell episode, British actor David Harewood tells us about the thing that brings him joy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor, writer and documentary maker, David Harewood, joins Gaby in the studio to talk about the highs and lows of his incredible career, and what brings him joy. He talks about being broke and broken. After his work dried up and his best friend passed away, he was in a bad place, but landing the role of David Estes in Homeland saved both his career and mental health. David also talks about the cha...

It's another Show n Tell episode! And this week Hayley Atwell tells us about the object that brings her joy - and why! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor, Hayley Atwell, joins Gaby to chat all things Mission Impossible and joy! They discuss her training for the film, choreographing fight scenes, the importance of props and what makes her belly laugh. She talks about how her character in this new film differs from previous "femme fatales' and about her love of the stage. They discuss how Hayley's theatre work has influenced the big-screen perf...

For our bonus Show n Tell episode this week, Minnie Driver tells us about the thing (or rather creature) that brings her joy! This is one for all the animal lovers out there... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's pod, Gaby is joined by the amazing actress and writer, Minnie Driver. As well as talking about her incredible career, and quite mad life, Minnie also tells us what makes her belly laugh. (**SPOILER ALERT, IT'S A GOOD OLE FASHIONED JOKE!) From filming in New York, to living in LA, from championing women to becoming a mother, we cover an awful lot in a short space of time. We hope you...

Comedian and author Rosie Jones reveals the object that brings her joy...and why she looks at it every day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian and author, Rosie Jones, is joy personified! She joins Gaby in the studio to talk about the highs and lows of her incredible career, her writing, her comedy and her activism. They discuss her new documentary on Ableism, highlighting the challenges and prejudices that disabled people still face every day, as well as her brilliant children's books and stand-up. Rosie also reveals what - and...

Singer, Songwriter and all-round legend Sharleen Spiteri shares with Gaby an object that brings her joy. In this bonus episode, she discussed the importance of friends and long lasting friendships. You can see Sharleen's Object Of Joy on Gaby's instagram! @gabyroslin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gaby's back with a brand new series and to kick it off, she welcomes singer, songwriter and all-round legend Sharleen Spiteri to the studio They talk about Sharleen's incredible career, her obsession with socks, singing with Judi Dench after a few sherberts and why friends are so so important. Sharleen also harks back to the famous 'Paris Texas" incident, where the papers reported she had had a sp...

In this Christmas Special, Gaby chats with The Great British Bake Off's very own Paul Hollywood. He tells Gaby all about his childhood and how proud his parents are of his achievements. He talks about his transition from baking to television and of the food travel shows he hopes to keep filming, as well as his passion for motorbikes. And they of course talk all things The Great Christmas Bake Off...

This week Gaby talks with her good friend Ben Shephard. We all know him from breakfast television, Ninja Warrior and Tipping Point, but he is also a published author. His book 'Humble Heroes' is available now, and according to Gaby - a humble hero is just what Ben is too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Gaby chats with actress Charly Clive, star of 'The Lazarus Project'. She talks candidly with Gaby about being diagnosed with a brain tumour age 22. Her stage show 'Britney: Friends and Nothing More' is a sketch show about love - but which of these two girls will you fancy more? It sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe and is now coming to the Soho Theatre from the 12th - 22nd Dec...

Gaby's guest this week is the award winning judge from BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing, Anton Du Beke. He joins Gaby to discuss Strictly, being judged, dancing with Bruce Forsyth, his family life and meeting Ricky Gervais outside the toilets at an award show recently! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.