Walking The Dog with Emily Dean

Join Emily and Raymond for a walk in London's Richmond Park with Sabrina Dhowre Elba - Canadian model, UN Goodwill Ambassador and co-founder of S'ABLE Labs - the melanin inclusive skincare brand. Sabrina talks about her childhood in Canada and the sacrifices made by her mother which led to her earning a philosophy degree with the aim of becoming a lawyer. It all changed with a chance meeting - whe...

Join Emily and Raymond for a walk with the hugely talented comic and globally celebrated actor Kerry Godliman and her lovely scottie westie cross, Molly. Pottering around Beckenham Place Park on a freezing January day, Emily chats about the time she met Kerry's parents, how Kerry feels about being 'no nonsense' and how her life has changed (or not!) since starring in Ricky Gervais's After Life. Ke...

This week, Emily and Ray took a trip to the seaside to go for a walk with comedian Suzi Ruffell. Suzi tells us how her life has changed since becoming a mum and moving to Brighton - and why it’s so important for her to talk openly about being gay and having a happy, successful life. Despite being more of a cat person, Ray and Suzi totally hit it off… we even stopped for an ice cream!  You can watc...

Join Emily and Ray for a stroll on London's Hampstead Heath with award-winning comedian, actor and poet Tim Key. Tim doesn't have a dog, but if anyone can lure him over to the dog side... it's Raymond. Tim discusses being a shy guy at school, his relationship with Steve Coogan and how he feels about dancing on television. Follow Tim on Instagram @TimKeyPoet Tim's brilliant anthology Chapters is av...

He's back, and this time he has a dog - and an MBE! Today, Emily and Raymond head for a North London stroll with the legendary Frank Skinner and his dog Poppy. Frank chats about sharing his bedroom with an owl, what it means to be capable of kindness and how life with a dog has made his family feel more complete. 30 Years Of Dirt is playing at the Gielgud Theatre in London for 14 nights only from...

We're back in the study for the second part of Emily's chat with Lee Mack. Lee discusses his role in The Unfriend, his relationship with comedy and his friendship with the late Sean Lock. If you haven't heard part one yet, catch up here. This episode contains some strong language towards the end. The Unfriend is playing at the Wyndham's Theatre until March 2024 - for more information and tickets v...

This week on Walking The Dog, Emily and Ray spend a rainy afternoon with Lee Mack! He's the first guest to ever make a third appearance on the podcast and since we last spoke, Lee has got another dog. Lee chats about his relationship with class and feeding his dogs a part-vegan diet - and Ray disgraces himself in Lee's study. The second part of Emily's chat with Lee will be available to listen to...

This week, Emily and Raymond take a walk with broadcaster and author Clare Balding at Chiswick House in West London. Clare takes us along the route she used to walk with her beloved Tibetan Terrier, Archie, and tells us about how animals have played a huge part in her life - she even got given a horse by the Queen! Clare's book Isle of Dogs is available to buy now: lnk.to/IsleofDogsbook Listen to...

Emily and Raymond head to London’s Regent's Park to take a walk with actual astronaut, Tim Peake! Tim chats about his dog Woody, reflects on his childhood dreams and the journey that led him to spending six months on the International Space Station. And, of course, Emily finds out whether Tim thinks Ray would be a good space dog!  Tim Peake’s latest book Space: The Human Story is out now published...

To kick off their first show back, Emily and Raymond take a walk with political legend and host of the UK’s biggest podcast, Alastair Campbell. Strolling over London’s Hampstead Heath with his dog Skye, he reflects on his family and childhood, his time at Number 10, how he manages his mental health and what he loves most about The Rest is Politics. He also takes Skye for a dip and bumps into some...

Dust off your walking boots because Emily and Raymond are back - with the all new Walking The Dog, now releasing episodes weekly. Join writer and broadcaster Emily Dean, with the world's most ridiculous Shih Tzu, Raymond, as they join household names for an extraordinary dog walk. Make sure you're subscribed - so you don't miss the first episode on Tuesday 12th December. Follow Emily: Instagram -...

This week Emily and Ray went for a walk in Catford with Fern Brady. They chatted about her childhood in Scotland, growing up with undiagnosed Autism and why comedy is the perfect career for her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily and Ray went to South East London to catch up with Tom Allen. They chat about Tom’s lovely Dad who he sadly lost last year and his new book, Too Much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily and Ray headed to the Oxfordshire countryside for a walk with Susie Dent. They chatted about growing up with her love of languages, being the Queen of Dictionary Corner and her podcast, Something Rhymes with Purple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily and Ray went for a stroll with Martin Kemp in Battersea. They chatted about his years in Spandau Ballet, the pressures of fame that came from his time in Eastenders and his new book, Ticket to the World: My 80s Story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily headed to Herefordshire for a walk with Bez and his dogs, Snoop and Yoko. They chatted about how he came to join Happy Mondays, being a first-time dog owner, and his new book, Buzzin’ By Bez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily and Ray took a stroll in Hyde Park with Dawn O’Porter. They chatted about Dawn’s pet history, dealing with grief, meeting her husband, Chris O’Dowd and her new book, Cat Lady. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily and Ray went to North London to meet Nick Grimshaw and his dog, Stinky Blob. They chatted about Grimmy’s childhood in Oldham, his incredible experiences during his radio career and his new memoir, Soft Lad. Season 2 of Nick's podcast, Dish is is launching in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

This week Emily and Ray headed to Sheffield for a walk with Dan Walker and Winnie the Cockapoo. They chatted about Dan’s journey into broadcasting, his experience on Strictly and his new book, Standing on the Shoulders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily and Ray headed to the Peak District to take a stroll with Kelvin Fletcher, Liz Fletcher and their cavapoochon, Ginger. They chatted about how they manage being parents of four, farmers and performers! They also discuss their new book, Fletchers on the Farm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

This week Emily and Ray popped to South West London to take stroll with Gary Lineker and his new dog, Filbert. They chatted about Gary bringing Filbert into his life since losing his beloved Labrador, Snoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily headed to West Sussex for a walk with Susannah Constantine and her dogs Fern and Rocco. They chatted about Susannah’s early life when she dated Princess Margaret’s son, her TV partnership with Trinny Woodall and her new book, Ready for Absolutely Nothing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

In the first episode of the new series, Emily and Ray head to Hampstead Heath for a walk with Radio 1’s Greg James and his chocolate Labrador, Barney. They chat about Greg growing up with teacher parents, his love of radio, his first date with his wife, Bella and his latest book, Super Ghost. Super Ghost by Greg James and Chris Smith with illustrations by Amy Nguyen (Puffin) is out now! Learn more...

This week Emily went to Hertfordshire for a stroll with Richard Herring and his dog, Wolfie. They chatted about Richard growing up with his dad as his headmaster, his experience at Oxford University and his fabulous podcast, RHLSTP.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily went for a stroll in Putney with Michael and Hilary Whitehall and their dog, Philomena. They chatted about their early years, their new podcast The Wittering Whitehalls and cleared up a few inaccuracies from Jack’s episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.