Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour

Sarah and Imogen are joined by Professor Viren Swami of Anglia Ruskin University to discuss a new study which has found that Brits are amongst those with the lowest body confidence in the world.  Plus Daisy Waugh drops into the studio to talk about how she almost gave up writing, tarot, and her latest book, Old School Ties. You can find Daisy's website here: https://www.daisywaugh.com/   See omnys...

Sarah and Imogen compare notes on how friendship can be as intimate as any relationship, the problems that friendships can run into and how to make new friends. Guests this week are relationship expert Charisse Cooke and CEO of Oddfellows, Jane Nelson.  Find out more: https://www.instagram.com/charissecooke/ https://www.oddfellows.co.uk/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Lucinda Ellery and Kelly Morrell for a special episode of the podcast dedicated to Hair Loss Awareness Month that explains how hair loss can be dealt with, some of the emotional impact that it can cause, and the positivity that can come from dealing with it.  Find out more:  Lucinda Ellery http://www.lucindaellery.com/ Kelly Morrell https://www.sca...

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Wendy Holden who tells us some of the fascinating things she found out while exhaustively researching her new novel, The Princess, which tells the story of the young Diana Spencer up to her wedding with Prince Charles.  You can get a copy of The Princess here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-princess/wendy-holden/9781787397569   See omnystudio...

Sarah and Imogen are joined by Wendy Holden and Santa Montefiore who offer their reading recommendations for this summer.  find out more:  Santa Montefiore Wendy Holden See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Imogen discuss the supernatural with two special guests this week. Santa Montefiore talks about her experiences of having been contacted by the spirit of her dead sister, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson. Dr Max Pemberton joins the show and explains the science behind our interactions with the departed. Find out more about Santa Montefiore's writing  here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Sarah is joined by her daughter Bea for a celebration of all things Barbie this week. Sarah and Bea compare notes on the Barbie movie with the Mail's film critic, Brian Viner. Plus, Barbie expert Simon Farnworth explains which dolls are most sought after and how he started his collection. Simon Farnworth's website is here.   Read Brian Viner's Barbie review here.       See omnystudio.com/listener...

Sarah and Imogen are joined by Victoria Woodhall who advises on how to look your best in the heat, and Dr Shameema Damree who explains what the future of beauty is and how it may pave the way for the future of good health.  Find out more:  Victoria Woodhall Dr Shameema Damree See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Imogen are joined by friend of the show, Lynne Franks, who explains how and why she decided to have the ultimate detox. Plus, fitness trainer to the stars David Higgins gives some insights into how he trains Hollywood's biggest stars to look (motion) picture perfect.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Femail Half Hour, Sarah Vine speaks to Nikki, who explains how people can fall through the cracks in our health service, and the severe consequences she faced when it happened to her, they are joined by John Doyle, Principal Lawyer, medical negligence department, Slater and Gordon. Plus, Sarah and Imogen Edwards Jones speak to Kate Bailey, curator of the V&A's fabulous new show,...

Sarah and Imogen are joined by Ben Goldsmith, whose book, God is an Octopus, charts his grieving and spiritual journey after the loss of his teenage daughter.  Find out more:  https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/god-is-an-octopus-9781399408356/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by British swimming legend Sharron Davies. Sharron explains how cheating affected her career, leading to her becoming a campaigner for fairness in sport, and how competition in sport is now being threatened again. Find out more:  Unfair Play, Sharron's new book: https://swiftpress.com/book/unfair-play/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Sarah and Imogen are joined by Alexandra Potter, the bestselling author of "Confessions of a 40 Something F*** Up" to talk about why books, tv shows and films with strong female leads over 40 are finally cutting through. Plus, Dr Linea Patel, Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist explains why supplements and vitamin pills might not be as helpful as we are led to believe.  Find out more: Con...

Sarah and Imogen are joined by Garden and landscape expert, Bunny Guinness. The Gardener's Question Time panelist is a 6 time gold medal winner at the Chelsea flower show and gives her insight into what visitors to the show can expect. Plus, in what could be a landmark case, students across the country are taking universities to court over the standard of teaching they received during the pandemic...

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Holly Smale, the multi million selling author of Geek Girl and now, the Cassandra Complex. Holly explains how a late diagnosis of autism allowed her to understand herself and her characters for the first time. Plus, psychologist Laura Colquhoun, explains how social media addiction could affect us all.  Find out more: Holly Smale and her new book Th...

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by the Mail's Royal Editor, Rebecca English. Rebecca shares her experiences of attending the King's coronation and discusses what next for the Royal family.  You can find Rebecca's writing here: https://www.mailplus.co.uk/authors/rebecca-english See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones celebrate the King's coronation with historian Ed Owens who explains why the coronation is so important to the future of the monarchy. Plus super collector Jan Hugo visits from Australia to talk about her 10,000 item collection of royal memorabilia and her plans for the coronation.    Find out more:  Ed Owens: https://edowens.com/ Jan Hugo: https://www.facebook....

Sarah and Imogen are joined by filmmaker and author James Barrat. James is an AI expert whose book, Our Final Invention, was named by Elon Musk as one of five books everyone should read about the future.  Plus, Linda Robson explains how things can be made easier for those prescribed medical cannabis in the UK.  Find our more: James Barrat:  https://jamesbarrat.com/ Releaf https://releaf.co.uk/ See...

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Will Torrent, Waitrose's senior innovation chef, for some tips on how to please all at a coronation get-together. Plus, Theresa Cheung explains Saturn Return, the seismic astrological event Emma Watson and Adele said changed their lives.  Find out more: Coronation Food:  https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/shop/browse/groceries/the_kings_coronation There...

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Dr Neil Stanley to find out if losing sleep really is as bad as we've been led to believe, plus, Beauty Expert Madeleine Spencer gives us some guidance on this season's best new products and makeup.   Find out More:  Dr Neil Stanley:  http://www.thesleepconsultancy.com Neil's book, How To Sleep Well: https://www.wiley.com/en-gb/How+to+Sleep+Well:+T...

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Stella O' Malley for a discussion of how our teenagers are dealing with a changing world with challenges from social media and online pile-ons, social skills in a post lockdown world, "toxic positivity" and how a cultural backlash might be coming.  You can find Stella's book, What Your Teen Is Trying To Tell You here: https://books.mailshop.co.uk/w...

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Henry Dimbleby, the former food tsar who in his new book has exposed the toxic relationship the food industry has with the environment, society and every individual. Henry explains how some foods manipulate our bodies into making poor choices, how unsustainable the cost to the environment is, exposes some myths about world cuisine, and describes ho...

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Allie Esiri, the "poetry powerhouse" who is making poetry cool with a little help from celebrity friends. Plus, with Boris Johnson and Donald Trump, who share a star sign, both under the spotlight, Astrologer Theresa Cheung joins to explain what the stars have to say.  Find Allie's Book, A Nursery Rhyme For Every Night Of The Year, here: https://am...

Georgina Moore and our own Imogen Edwards Jones speak about their latest books, inspirations and houseboats(!) Alice Beer gives us some analysis on the budget and tells us how you can stock up for less when traveling.  Find Out More: Georgina Moore's "The Garnett Girls": https://linktr.ee/georginamoore Imogen Edwards Jones' "Have You Got Anything Stronger": https://amzn.eu/d/eYOXEFM   See omnystud...

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones talk to  Dr Federica Amati, PHD about the body's only self regenerating organ, the Liver. She explains what the organ does for you and how you can look after it!   Plus, Crufts (and Scruffts!) 2023 kicks off this week, Broadcaster and Pet Expert Anna Webb is on hand for a chat on all things canine and gives some tips on how the right soundtrack can keep your pet...