White Wine Question Time

To continue our Pride Month celebrations, we’re revisiting our heartwarming and hilarious chat with pop icon Ian ‘H’ Watkins! In this uplifting episode, Ian reflects on life beyond Steps, the joy of reconnecting with his creativity, and the importance of living as your authentic self. He also shares candid stories about the highs and challenges of single parenthood with his signature warmth and hu...

Joining us this week is one of our favourite leading ladies – a powerhouse performer whose credits span everything from Benidorm, At Home with the Braithwaites, and William & Mary to Doc Martin, The Bletchley Circle, The Hardacres, and most recently, the BBC’s gripping crime drama This City Is Ours. Known for her fierce talent, straight-talking nature, and razor-sharp wit, it’s the brilliant J...

Today, in honour of Pride Month, we’re revisiting our wonderfully warm and witty conversation with the brilliant Tom Allen – comedian, presenter, and unapologetic national treasure! In this episode, Tom reflects on growing up in Bromley as a fabulously strange teenager who had a love of dinner parties, fine silverware, and a flair for the theatrical. He shares how it felt to never quite fit in, wh...

Joining us this week is one of British television’s most loved and consistently brilliant actors. From No Angels to EastEnders, Ackley Bridge to Stay Close, she’s become a mainstay on our screens — and now she’s back with a gripping new drama. It’s the wonderful Jo Joyner! In this conversation, Jo looks back on the defining chapters of her life, from the heartbreak of fertility struggles to the jo...

This week, we’re revisiting our brilliantly fun chat with the one and only Vernon Kay – radio powerhouse, TV favourite, and all-round good guy! In this feel-good episode, Vernon shares how a chance stint in modelling kickstarted his broadcasting career, what life is really like with wife Tess Daly, and even the time he heroically saved an ITV producer from drowning in Florida! Packed with warmth,...

Joining us this week is a man whose personal story and political mission are inextricably linked. A long-serving MP and the current leader of the Liberal Democrats, he’s also a carer and campaigner whose life has been shaped by love, loss, and a fierce determination to improve the lives of others. It’s Ed Davey! In this episode, Ed opens up about the defining experiences that have shaped his world...

This week, we’re throwing it back to our unforgettable conversation with the sensational Beverley Knight – a true powerhouse of British music and theatre. In this episode, Beverley reflects on the people and moments that have shaped her extraordinary career, from being championed by legends like Prince and David Bowie to sharing a stage with Stevie Wonder, her journey is nothing short of iconic. A...

Joining us this week is a master of observation – an author, journalist and documentarian whose work has delved into the furthest margins of modern life. From conspiracy theorists to the inner world of psychopaths, his stories always keep one foot in the world of misfits and outsiders. It’s the brilliant Jon Ronson! In this episode, Jon reflects on his remarkable journey from a bullied teen i...

This week, we’re revisiting our fascinating conversation with one of the UK’s most respected journalists and broadcasters – Emma Barnett! In this episode, Emma reflects on her journey to becoming the voice of Woman’s Hour, her deep love of the landline and the importance of long-form conversation in a world of shrinking attention spans. She also shares the story behind that rare and unforgettable...

This week, we’re joined by one of the most hardworking and versatile talents in British television – she’s an actor, writer, and producer, it’s the brilliant Sally Lindsay! In this conversation, Sally opens up about what it really takes to survive and thrive in a changing industry. From her early breakout roles to creating, writing, producing and starring in her hit Channel 5 drama The Madame Blan...

Fresh from stealing the spotlight as host of this year’s BAFTAs and stirring up drama on The Traitors US, we’re revisiting our brilliant conversation with the endlessly entertaining Alan Cumming. In this episode, Alan opens up about the journey to reclaiming his identity, from letting go of toxic relationships to embracing his Scottish roots and living life unapologetically. With his trademark mis...

Joining us today is a model, dancer, Strictly finalist and trailblazer who became the first deaf contestant on Love Island, using the platform to shift perceptions, challenge stereotypes and champion inclusion – it’s the brilliant Tasha Ghouri! In this episode, Tasha opens up about her extraordinary journey so far, from navigating bullying and self-doubt to becoming a rising star in fashion and da...

As the first signs of spring begin to bloom, we’re revisiting our life-affirming conversation with the nation’s favourite gardener: Monty Don! In this uplifting episode, Monty reflects on his remarkable journey from struggling at school and losing everything after the collapse of his jewellery business, to completely rebuilding his life and becoming one of the most beloved and trusted voices in ga...

Joining us today is a fearless and brilliant actress whose career has seen her light up stage and screen in everything from Sherlock to Mr. Selfridge, and whose life off-screen has been just as dramatic, heartbreaking, and inspiring as the roles she’s played. It’s the lovely Amanda Abbington! In this episode, Amanda opens up about the defining chapters of her life so far, reflecting on the quiet e...

After last week’s brilliant chat with Stephen Fry, we’re keeping the momentum going by revisiting our conversation with another soon-to-be star of Celebrity Traitors UK, it’s the wonderful Mark Bonnar! In this episode, Mark reflects on his incredible career, from gripping dramas like Line of Duty and The Rig alongside fellow Scotsman Martin Compston, to critically acclaimed comedies like Catastrop...

Joining us today is one of the most celebrated thinkers and entertainers of our time – a writer, actor, comedian, and cultural icon whose voice and wit have been part of the fabric of British life for decades. From Blackadder and Wilde to QI and Harry Potter, he’s done it all – and now he’s back on our screens hosting Jeopardy! It’s the incomparable Stephen Fry. In this captivating conversation, S...

Following last week’s laugh-out-loud revisit with Joe Lycett, we’re celebrating another standout star of Amazon Prime's Last One Laughing, it’s the brilliantly funny Daisy May Cooper! Best known for her BAFTA-winning work on This Country, as well as her features on Am I Being Unreasonable? and Taskmaster, Daisy joined us back in 2020 for a hilarious and heartfelt chat about her rise through the co...

Joining us today is one of the UK’s most loved comedians, and our reigning Strictly champion, whose journey is as inspiring as it is hilarious — it’s the brilliant Chris McCausland! In this episode, Chris opens up about the challenges and triumphs of navigating life without sight, from losing his vision in his early twenties to becoming one of the country’s most in-demand stand-up comics. He share...

With Last One Laughing currently cracking us up on Amazon Prime, we’re throwing it back to our brilliant chat with one of its standout stars: comedian and TV host Joe Lycett! In this episode, Joe reflects on his journey through comedy and broadcasting, from seeking out advice from legends like Ant and Dec to paying tribute to the comics who helped shape his career. He also shares the story behind...

With a career spanning five decades across stage and screen — and unforgettable roles in EastEnders and Gavin & Stacey — today’s guest is one of British television’s most beloved actors, whose life has been anything but ordinary. It’s the brilliant Larry Lamb! In this episode, Larry reflects on the winding road that brought him to acting. From a difficult and volatile childhood in London to an...

After a pretty stressful few weeks in politics across the world, today’s Cellar episode takes us back to a delightful conversation with a stalwart of modern British politics: David Lammy MP! Kate sat down to speak with him in 2020 — before his meteoric rise to Foreign Secretary — where he talked about his long and storied career in British politics, from running his constituency for 25 years to hi...

Joining us today is one of the greatest long-distance runners of all time, a world record-breaking athlete whose relentless determination and resilience has inspired millions — it’s the phenomenal Paula Radcliffe! In this episode, Paula takes us through the defining moments of her extraordinary career, from the highs of shattering records at the London Marathon in 2003 — a time that remained unbea...

With the political landscape continuing to shift in unpredictable ways, today feels like the perfect time to revisit our conversation with Labour’s Jess Phillips — a woman who's been an unapologetically bold and passionate voice in Parliament for years — who now serves as Safeguarding Minister in the Home Office, where she continues to dedicate her career to her long-standing fight to protect wome...

Joining us today is a true gentleman of British entertainment, a beloved actor whose career spans five decades across stage and screen. From his BAFTA-nominated role in Chariots of Fire to TV hits like The Charmer, Downton Abbey, and Coronation Street, he’s long been the epitome of charm and wit — it’s the brilliant Nigel Havers! In this episode, Nigel reflects on a lifetime in the spotlight, shar...

This week, we’re revisiting a brilliant and unfiltered conversation with the fantastic Faye Marsay, who’s currently starring in Netflix’s latest smash hit, Adolescence. Back in 2019, Faye joined us alongside her friend and fellow actress Natalia Tena for a hilariously candid chat, sharing stories from their time in Game of Thrones, life on the West End stage, and the unique bond they formed along...