The Big Question

Send us Fan Mail In this Season 1 finale of The Big Question , Jessica reflects on everything she has learnt so far;  from industry professionals, performers, psychologists and experts. Has searching for answers brought her any closer to making a decision, or has it revealed something even more important about accepting who she is? Join Jessica as she looks back on the highs, surprises and lessons...

Send us Fan Mail Jessica Kingsley sits down to have a deep chat with actor Mohammed Kamel and they soon realise they have a lot more in common than just their noses…  Mohammed reveals that his look haven't held him back; in fact it’s helped him get more castings and land great roles. But why are actors of colour, particularly those of Arabic descent, still so often boxed into stereotypes? As...

Send us Fan Mail What does a Producer actually do? Do producers really control casting and do they pick fame over talent? In this episode, Jessica talks to producer Daryl Back to get honest about power, bias, and what it really takes to get cast (including the question: would changing your nose make a difference?). They dive into how the industry is evolving, why opportunities for older women stil...

Send us Fan Mail 🎭 This week on The Big Question Jessica sits down with John Hopkins to dive into The Price , showing at Marylebone Theatre from April 17th – June 7th. From stepping into complex characters to explaining what makes Arthur Miller's plays still so relevant to us today.  John shares what it truly takes to bring a role to life and the real price of pursuing an acting career. Expe...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 6: Why Do We Act Like This? – with Suzy Bloom This week, West End actress Suzy Bloom joins Jessica at home for an honest, on the couch conversation about life in the industry. From scouring the pages of The Stage to pounding the pavements for open castings and reminisce about the good old days of  posting black-and-white 10x8 headshots, they look back on three decades of a...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 5: Talking to My Inner Child – with Hannah Abrahams Why did Jessica first want a nose job at 13—and why has that feeling never left her? In this episode, she sits down with child psychologist Hannah Abrahams to unpack body image, identity, and how childhood experiences and social media shape the way we see ourselves. Hannah Abrahams is a Chartered Educational and Child Psy...

Send us Fan Mail Jessica interviews personal stylist Abby Wood. They talk about the fashion industry, what we see on screens and catwalks, and how it can influence us — for better and for worse. Abby fills Jessica with confidence, self-esteem tips, and her mantra “feel good, look good.” But can Jessica really learn to wear her big nose with style and confidence? For more news on The Big Question a...

Send us Fan Mail Jessica visits Dr Stephanie Damalis, a leading expert in skin and cosmetic aesthetics. They discuss the industry, the rise of Botox and fillers, and the pressure to reach unrealistic beauty standards. They also explore the ethics of cosmetic procedures and ask whether this culture is creating more problems in society by pushing people to change their looks. For more news on The Bi...

Send us Fan Mail Jessica interviews casting agent and actor Neal Wright. Neal has worked in the theatre industry for many years on both sides of the "casting couch". Together they discuss the slow evolution of representation in the industry and what diversity actually means. Jessica opens up about why she doesn’t feel represented by her looks on screen in the UK but will getting a nose j...

Send us Fan Mail In this opening episode, Jessica Kingsley explains why, at 45, she is now debating whether or not to have a nose job. She gives an insight into growing up in the 80s, her childhood, her relationships, and the moment she first noticed her nose and why it became such a big problem for her. At 45, is it too late or exactly the right time to change your face? For more news on The Big...