White Wine Question Time

It’s been twenty years since Michelle McManus’ cracking voice - and healthy dose of Scottish charm - won the second series of Pop Idol. To mark such a milestone, Kate sat down with her old friend to look back over it all. From having to contend with the horrific misogyny that ended up stalling what she hoped would be a long music career, to winning the hearts of millions through sold out shows at...

It’s a slightly different affair today, as Kate heads to Chelsea’s hottest new pub to speak to its owner - who also happens to head up his own restaurant empire, have an honorary doctorate in philosophy and was recently on holiday with Kate. It’s legendary chef, Tom Kerridge! Before a (delicious) lunch at The Butcher’s Tap & Grill, Kate chats with Tom about how vital pubs are in sustaining a s...

On this week’s venture into our WWQT cellar, we’re ringing in panto season in style! Graced by the presence of our pantomime godfather Christopher Biggins, he dives into some of his most cherished memories of his nearly 60 year career and the dazzling stars he’s met along the way. We also hear from triple threat extraordinaire Bonnie Langford on what it was like working in panto during covid and h...

Joining us today is ex-special forces soldier and star of the acclaimed show SAS: Who Dares Wins – it's the incredible Jason Fox. He joins Kate to chart his exhilarating journey, starting from his decision to join the military at the young age of 16. We find out more about his remarkable ascent through the ranks of the armed forces, spanning two impactful decades, until his unfortunate d...

On this week’s trip to our famous WWQT cellar, we’re celebrating the phenomenal Hannah Waddingham! In honour of her new Christmas special, Home for Christmas, we’re revisiting some conversations with a few of her most cherished industry friends! First up is Hollywood favourite, Luke Evans, who just so happened to make a surprise musical appearance in the special! He tells us what it was like first...

On today’s episode, we’re joined by a very familiar face. He's the renowned news and sports anchor formerly from BBC Breakfast and now Channel 5's early evening news show: it’s Dan Walker! Fresh from the release of his new book, “Standing on the Shoulders,” where he explores the stories of extraordinary individuals making a difference in their communities, Dan sits down to share personal anecdotes...

On this week's dive into the WWQT cellar, we are honouring some jungle legends that have come before! Former King and Queen, Joe Swash and Stacey Soloman, tell us all about how they found love while working on I’m A Celeb and their life as a blended family with six kids. We also hear how 2020 campmate Vernon Kay pulled out his thermals for the freezing Welsh climate – and we hear from Georgia Toff...

Joining us today is a man who has graced our television screens and radios for nearly three decades. In fact, in 2008, he was officially crowned the most-watched man on UK television, seen by 1 billion viewers. It’s Adrian Chiles! We map out his life from – as Adrian puts it – being successful, to famous and successful, to - in many people’s minds - just successful, and the toll that he says it ha...

I'm A Celebrity... is back this week! So for this week's journey into the WWQT cellar, we're here with all you need to know about three of this year's Jungle-bound campmates. Fred Sirieix talks to us about what lessons he's drawn from his years as everyone's maître d', while Josie Gibson talks us through a hugely difficult period in her life that she shared with Malin Andersson. Plus, we hear abou...

Joining us today is one of our best-loved and best-known chefs who's been running restaurants for over 40 years now! He's the author of countless recipe books and he's back again with a brand new book called “Simple Suppers.” It’s Rick Stein! He dials in from Newcastle fresh from his book launch to chat about his long and interesting life: from travelling the world at 18, to opening his first rest...

On today’s dive into the WWQT cellar, we’ve got a little amuse-bouche to whet your appetite ahead of Friday’s episode featuring legendary chef Rick Stein. We’re looking back at previous chefs who have graced the show! Actress, cook, and best-selling author Fay Ripley describes her dream dinner party and opens up about a real-life dinner party nightmare when an A-list guest came for dinne...

Joining us today is perhaps the most famous choirmaster in Britain, on the cusp of a nationwide tour designed to get even the most cautious of singers up on their feet: it’s Gareth Malone! He dials in from his rehearsal studio for a chat about how music runs through the very fabric of his existence and how it’s been a tool for celebration, reflection and healing across his life. We also speak abou...

On today’s dive through the WWQT cellar, we’re taking a look back at previous medical maestros who have graced the show, with hilarious tales and poignant reminders aplenty. Author and comedian Adam Kay talks about the realities of working in the NHS and how much support it truly needs, while doctor turned comedian Paul Sinha reflects on how his drastic career change came to be. We also hear from...

To round off Menopause Awareness Month, join us for a very special episode of WWQT recorded in front of a live audience at Acast's offices in London!  Kate is joined by two people who are helping women at all stages of their menopause journey with treatment, support and advice. Dr Lydia Robertson is a GP and Menopause Specialist, who works alongside Dr Naomi Potter at the Menopause Care clini...

Today marks episode two of our three-part special to celebrate Menopause Awareness Month! After last week’s show with the wonderful Dr. Naomi Potter and Lisa Snowden, we’ve got something a little different to our usual midweek throwback from the cellar as we continue to shine a light on menopause. In this episode, we’re delighted to welcome back leading menopause expert Dr. Naomi Potter and introd...

Joining us today is a loving mother, sister and wife whose passion for art has fuelled a hugely successful career on both sides of the Atlantic. She also happens to be eleventh in line to the throne. We’re delighted to welcome to White Wine Question Time HRH Princess Eugenie! Princess Eugenie dials in for a chat about the return of her podcast, ‘Floodlight’, which highlights the fight against mode...

It’s World Menopause Day, and to help raise awareness, we’ve decided to do things a little bit differently by dropping three special edition episodes over the course of this month, to mark Menopause Awareness Month. For this special episode, Kate called upon two women who have been her life-raft. Lisa Snowdon, who has had to endure it herself and has helped calm the stormy seas of peri-m...

It’s Menopause Awareness Month, and to celebrate, we’ve deviated from our usual format to bring you some very special content. Keep your eyes peeled over the next couple of weeks for episodes dropping into your feed. Tomorrow marks World Menopause Day, prompting a slight shift in our schedule and so we’re releasing a special episode tomorrow instead of our usual Tuesday drop. But fear not! Here’s...

Joining us today is an inspiring entrepreneur who started her £37 million business in her university bedroom. By the time she graduated, she was already turning over half a million pounds. Now, she’s earned the title of the youngest-ever female investor on Dragon’s Den. It’s the incredible Sara Davies. She joins Kate to tell us just how she managed to balance her business and her degree and the ex...

With the return of Big Brother this week, we thought we'd wander down into the WWQT cellar and pick out some of our favourite clips from previous contestants who have joined us on the show - and there are some crackers! Two-time winner Brian Dowling tells us about how his entire life changed over his nine-week stint, while Kate Lawler discussed how her DJ and broadcasting career spawned out of her...

Joining us today is a masterful filmmaker and intrepid adventurer who has ventured through more than 130 countries, bringing us thoughtful travel documentaries on the BBC. It’s the extraordinary Simon Reeve! He joins Kate to chart what’s been a rollercoaster ride of a life and career. From finding himself on the infamous Sunday Times investigations desk after a troubled childhood, to becoming a Ne...

For the final episode of our Something from the Ballroom miniseries, we’re taking you back to our conversation with someone who’s lighting up the Strictly dance floor as we speak: it’s broadcaster Zara McDermott!  She chats about her journey from working in government to Love Island and now her documentary work, during which she’s sometimes been typecast as just another reality TV star - whic...

Joining us today is a world-renowned singer, actor and performer who’s not just one show - she’s a show  business.  It’s the wonderful Beverley Knight! She joins Kate to talk about some of the people and places that have shaped her life and career. It’s quite the collection: she’s been helped along the way by the likes of Prince and David Bowie; put on such a spectacular show t...

Joining us today on the Something from the Ballroom is none other than Strictly head judge, Shirley Ballas! We spoke to her back in lockdown, where she explained how a male-dominated industry forced so many barriers in her way - and how it simply reinforced her resolve to succeed. Plus, we chat about running off to America in her early 20s and how she had to be forced into auditioning for Str...

Joining us today, fresh off his departure from Eastenders is seasoned actor and self-styled “The Greatest Entertainer in his price range” - the lovely Brian Conley! After only announcing his departure last week, we chat about his time in Albert Square and how he’s keen to get stuck in to lots of other projects. We also talk about how tough times at school were the catalyst to him constantly lookin...