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White Wine Question Time, with Kate Thornton, is the podcast that brings together well-known friends, three glasses of wine and three thought-provoking questions. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. White Wine Question Time is a Stak production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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An educationally journey through the world of #goodjuice Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wineinblackandwhite/support
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Nick Ferrari on the joys of fatherhood, four decades in media, and journalism’s glory days
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Joining us today is a broadcasting legend who has been at the forefront of British journalism for over four decades. From print to radio, and even the mayhem that is live TV, he’s held power to account with his no-nonsense style and unwavering wit: it’s the incomparable Nick Ferrari! In this episode, Nick takes us on a journey through his extraordi…
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Today, in honour of International Men’s Day and World Suicide Prevention Day, we’re revisiting some of our most powerful conversations with some remarkable men who’ve opened up so candidly about their mental health journeys. From breaking stigmas to finding strength in vulnerability, these stories are the epitome of resilience. First, psychotherapi…
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Joining us today is a man working in rarefied TV air - a presenter, chef, author and personality who captures the public’s attention like few else. It’s the legendary Gino D’Acampo! Gino dials in for a chat about living life to its absolute fullest, from his years wowing diners and entertaining the public from behind stovetops across the world, to …
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Ahead of a very special guest on Friday (listen in to find out who it is...) we thought this was the perfect time to celebrate the fabulous range of superstar chefs who have joined us for a chinwag. These three are titans of the industry: Rick Stein chats to us about the rocky start to his career and how sailing around the world opened his eyes - a…
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Joining us today is a man whose voice is at the heart of some of the BBC’s most powerful conversations. He’s an award-winning journalist, interviewer, and radio presenter known for his quick wit, depth, and relentless curiosity: it’s the brilliant Amol Rajan! In this episode, Amol takes us through his fascinating journey from a state school in Toot…
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Today, we're diving into some of the most unforgettable confessions and astonishing revelations we’ve heard on the show. Join us for a wild hen night story from the Duchess of York, where she and the late Princess Diana found themselves in quite the predicament. We also revisit Ade Edmondson’s candid reflection on his complex relationship with his …
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Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen on challenging the norm, proper countryside living and design disasters
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Today's guest is a pantomime design dandy who's fantastically extra on every level. He's an interior designer and TV personality who has spent almost three decades on screen telling us what to do with our homes: it's Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen! Now in "so-called retirement", Laurence fills his time with about as wide a range of design tasks as possibl…
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With November on the horizon, we're gearing up for another wild season of I'm a Celeb! To celebrate, we're dusting off a fan-favourite episode with none other than the 2015 Jungle Queen herself: the lovely Vicky Pattison! Join us as we dive back into her world of life, love, and all the juicy bits in between. For all the latest news, click here to …
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Vanessa Feltz on shaking off expectations, living life to its fullest, and the best of her broadcasting
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Our guest today is a hugely impressive woman who can turn her hand seamlessly to just about anything: it’s legendary broadcaster and journalist, Vanessa Feltz! We spoke to Vanessa ahead of the release of her deeply personal autobiography - the book she swore she’d never write - about the ups and downs of an amazing professional and personal life. I…
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This week, we’re wrapping up Menopause Awareness Month with an inspiring lineup of women who’ve come out the other side! First, Sex and the City creator Candace Bushnell shares how post-menopause is her most empowering chapter yet - and dishes on the new trend of 70-something weddings! Next, Kaye Adams opens up about overcoming her age-phobic past …
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Joining us today is a man whose voice is synonymous with radio greatness and whose charm, sharp wit, and quick humour has made him a favourite on our screens. He knows how to keep an audience hooked: it’s the brilliant Johnny Vaughan! In this episode, Johnny looks back at his time working on The Big Breakfast, reflecting on the challenge of steppin…
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Today, instead of taking our regular trip down to the cellar, Kate welcomes Lynn and Terry, two White Wine Question Time listeners who bravely share how our menopause series has transformed their relationship in such a difficult life stage. In this candid chat, they reflect on the challenges menopause can bring to our closest relationships, and how…
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You’ll no doubt recognise today’s guest from some of the biggest shows on British TV over the last two decades - from Peak Practice and Doctor Who to Bancroft and Industry. And if not those, then definitely that insane Boddingtons beer advert in 1994: it’s Sarah Parish! Sarah joins Kate on the show a few years late - she explains everything - for a…
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Today, in celebration of Menopause Awareness Month, we’re looking back at a phenomenal conversation we had last year with Lisa Snowden and our favourite menopause expert, Dr. Naomi Potter. Here we get informed, inspired and comforted on all things perimenopause and menopause. You can find the rest of our menopause series here: The Menopause - and w…
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Today’s guest is associated with the most iconic catchphrase of the 1990s, whose distinct eras of presenting and acting across a sixty-year career have made him a true household name across the UK - and tonight Matthew, he’s in Kate’s kitchen: it’s Matthew Kelly! Matthew and Kate discuss how his esteemed career is built on a few simple but importan…
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This week, we’re revisiting our chat with a man who swapped sold out arenas for the serenity of the countryside. But he's now lighting up the Strictly dancefloor with his uber-talented dance partner Amy Dowden - it's none other than the fabulous JB Gill! In this episode, we ventured out to rural Kent to visit JB and his wife Chloe at their turkey f…
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Richard Madeley on breaking the news for fifty years, staying busy and lessons from fatherhood
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Joining us today is a broadcaster and author who has been a mainstay in the country’s living rooms for over thirty years: it’s the legendary Richard Madeley! Ahead of the release of his new novel, Richard joins us for a chat about how his professional and personal lives have intertwined and morphed over his 50-year career. From nurturing that raw e…
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As Strictly continues to heat up, we’re throwing it back to our milestone 100th episode featuring a man who's swapped his high-vis jacket and hard hat for a bucket load of sequins - it’s the one and only Nick Knowles! In this episode, Nick walks us through his journey to a downsized life, opens up about the invaluable lessons he’s learned throughou…
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Sam Neill on the importance of friendship, discovering acting at 30, and life beyond Hollywood
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Joining us today is a man whose career has spanned continents and decades, captivating audiences both on-screen and off. He’s an award-winning actor, winemaker, and now a celebrated author: it’s the legendary Sam Neill! One day shy of his 77th birthday, Sam Neill joins us from Vancouver, where he’s filming his latest project, to reflect on his extr…
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This weekend, as Strictly makes its grand return for its 20th year, we’re revisiting our conversation with a man who doesn’t stand still for anyone. First, he was a high-flying director in the city who supplied consultant doctors to the NHS. Then, he had quite the reign as TOWIE’s go-to bad boy, and now he’s entering a new era full of sequins and g…
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Lynda La Plante on a remarkable life in showbiz, a career in crime fiction, and parenthood in later life
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Joining us today is a woman who will almost certainly be on your bookshelf at home. She’s a crime fiction author, screenwriter and former actress who has been crafting expert stories on stage and screen for sixty years: it’s the fiery, fabulous Lynda La Plante! Ahead of the release of ‘Whole Life Sentence’, her final Detective Jane Tennison thrille…
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In celebration of a brand new season of Strictly, we’re revisiting our conversation with the incredible Amy Dowden - a woman who radiates nothing but pure joy! Here, Amy opens up about her challenging health battles, her unbreakable spirit, and the unwavering support of her husband along the way. And of course, she also shares her excitement about …
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Joining us today is one of the most celebrated modern comics in the UK - who just so happens to also be a hilarious broadcaster and a dab artistic hand. It’s the lovely Joe Lycett! Ahead of the release of ‘Art Hole’, a beautiful (and hilarious) new collection of his artwork, Joe joins us for a chat about his blossoming career that’s taken him from …
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After a weekend of scrambling for Oasis reunion tour tickets, we thought there was no better time to revisit some brilliant 90s icons—Oasis megafans included! First up, we have Tom Kerridge, who chose Liam Gallagher as his special subject on Mastermind, followed by Dave Berry recounting to his best mate Alex Zane the time he got 'Liam-ed' just four…
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Kate's reporting from her sunbed on a well-deserved holiday, here with a back catalogue cracker to get your weekend off to the best possible start! With the Paralympics well underway, today is a perfect day to revisit our chat with comedian, author and host of The Last Leg, Adam Hills. The Last Leg's coverage has become a staple of the Paralympics …
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This week, as we try to shake off our post-Olympic blues, we’re diving into some equally remarkable - hilariously unconventional - sporting stories! First, Aled Jones shares his story of the impromptu game of baseball he played with George Michael and Martin Kemp during Bob Geldof and Paula Yates’ wedding. Then, Ben Shepherd reveals how a universit…
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Nish Kumar on stand-up’s new era, comedy’s biggest gap, and the joys of the Edinburgh Fringe
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Joining us today is a comedian and broadcaster who has emerged as one of the preeminent political satirists working in the UK. And just as well, because he says he couldn’t fathom doing anything else. It’s the hilarious Nish Kumar! In between his late run of shows at the Fringe, Nish joins us from between some washing in a stranger’s Edinburgh base…
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We're back among the beautiful vines at the Ridgeview Wine Estate for another episode with the nicest couple in showbiz, Martin and Shirlie Kemp! Our live audience took the floor for this episode, as they ask Martin and Shirlie about their memories of George Michael, who's the real cook in the household and how Martin ended up flying a WWII plane w…
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We’re delighted to be back with a special episode of WWQT, as we take to the sun-dappled vines of Ridgeview Wine Estate for a chat with two showbiz legends who have swapped the glitz and glamour for... gardening, mostly: it’s Martin and Shirlie Kemp! We sat down with the Kemps in front of a live audience to talk about their amazing pop careers, the…
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Something from the Cellar: Bananarama As the perfect amuse-bouche before we dive into a special LIVE episode with Martin and Shirlie Kemp this Friday, we're throwing it back to some more 80s icons - it's Bananarama! They spill the tea on the best decisions they made by saying 'no,' their fearless approach to challenging social norms, and what it wa…
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This week we’ve been hard at work in the rolling hills of Sussex, recording a very special episode that you’ll be able to hear next week. But for now, as the Olympics draw to a close, we wanted to shout-out a woman whose athletics and broadcasting career has made her a true household name in the UK: it’s Dame Denise Lewis! Denise Lewis won gold at …
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This week, to mark the beginning of one of the world’s biggest arts festivals, we’re diving into some of our best stories from the Edinburgh Fringe! First up, the hilarious Jack Dee tells us about his own unforgettable Fringe gig: performing in front of 200 murderers! Then we have the wonderful Adam Hills, who reveals the advice he received from Bi…
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Katherine Ryan on breaking into British comedy, the one-night stand that led to love and her biggest inspirations
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Today, we’re joined by a hilarious, no-holds-barred comedian who’s cemented herself among the greats at the forefront of British comedy. It’s the brilliant Katherine Ryan! Katherine joins us to chat about the people who have inspired her along the road to success, the unexpectedly wild night out that led to rekindling her romance with her high scho…
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Today, we're celebrating International Friendship Day with a look back to the very first White Wine Question Time episode that started it all and brought some of our oldest friends together for a good natter over three glasses of wine! Kate sits down with Sugababe Heidi Range, MasterChef Lisa Faulkner, and actress Angela Griffin to discuss the bigg…
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Cathy Newman on a life in the newsroom, trailblazing women, and how damaging trolling can be
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Our guest today has been a stalwart on our screens for nearly twenty years through her work on Channel 4 News and has become a celebrated presenter, journalist and author: it’s the lovely Cathy Newman! We spoke to Cathy a few days before the recent General election to chat about her trailblazing journey to the Channel 4 News desk, how she’s had to …
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This week, we’re diving into some of our favourite stories that perfectly demonstrate how just one pivotal moment can completely change the course of your life! First up, we have the man behind the hilarious Keith Lemon, it’s Leigh Francis! He shares how the loss of his dad reshaped his outlook on life and ultimately drove him to courageously uproo…
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Today’s guest is probably your favourite comedian’s favourite comedian. He regularly sells more than 250,000 tickets for every tour, yet he has never wanted to be a household name and doesn’t do many interviews. But you’re in luck, because he has today: it’s the hilarious Stewart Lee! Kate and Stewart have known each other for decades, so they retr…
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With the sound of the 90s still ringing in our ears after our latest episode with Peter Andre, we’re revisiting more of our favourite moments of the decade with some legends who lit up the scene. From Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden - aka Boyzlife - who reminisce about the glory years of sunbeds on their tour bus. To Louise Redknapp, who walks us th…
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Joining us today is a singer, songwriter and TV personality who has become an ever-present figure in British life over the last thirty years. It’s the lovely Peter Andre! Fresh from another night looking after his newborn, Pete sits down to chat about the many highs - and some crushing lows - of his last thirty years in showbiz, plenty of which inv…
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This week, as we dive into the heart of Wimbledon and bid farewell to two-time singles champion Andy Murray as he enters his retirement year, we revisit our conversation with his equally phenomenal mum, Judy Murray, a true powerhouse of tennis. She walks us through the moments that changed her perspective on life, her friendship with childhood hero…
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Julian Clary on a trailblazing career, staying true to yourself, and filling life with laughs
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Today’s guest has been a preeminent figure in British showbiz for the last forty years as a comedian, presenter, actor and author - it’s the delightful Julian Clary! As he celebrates a decade of his children’s books ‘The Bolds’, Julian chats to us about a career that began in the working men’s clubs of the 1980s and has since taken him to every sta…
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This week, with Glastonbury just gone, we’re now well and truly in the throes of festival season, so to celebrate all that music has to offer we’re bringing you some of our best - and funniest - festival stories! First up, we have the lovely Danny Jones from McFly! Here, he tells us how the band shaped his youth and how waiting 19 years to play at …
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Natalie Cassidy on always looking forward, overcoming the toughest challenges and thirty years on The Square
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Today, we're joined by an esteemed actress who's grown up in front of millions of viewers across thirty years on EastEnders. She's also hosted several documentaries, endeared herself to the nation on the biggest reality TV shows and is now a podcasting superstar: it's the delightful Natalie Cassidy! Nat joins us from her podcasting den - gin & toni…
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This week, we're reflecting on the many different ways people cultivate community and the invaluable impact it has on their lives! First up, we have the brilliant Tom Kerridge who raves about the importance of pubs in establishing vital community spaces that combat loneliness. Next, we have the wonderful Stephen Mangan who admits that he simply wou…
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Today’s guest is an esteemed actor, comedian, musician and author whose autobiography ‘Berserker!’ paints a moving picture of a life well-lived. It’s the legendary Ade Edmonson! Ade dials in for a personable chat about how a cruel upbringing has led him to pack his life with as much love as possible. We also hear about his early years “thrashing th…
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After last Friday's beautifully chaotic episode with the one and only Bez, we're bringing you the salt to his pepper - his best mate, Gogglebox partner-in-crime and Happy Mondays bandmate, Shaun Ryder! Here, he talks to us on the back of his 'Stand Up and Deliver' SU2C special as he dives into some of his biggest life moments. From his life changin…
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Brace yourself for perhaps the most chaotic, hilarious and enjoyable episode we’ve ever recorded. We recently spent an afternoon in the personable, crazy company of Happy Mondays frontman, Big Brother winner and Celebrity Gogglebox legend, Bez! Across a lovely chat - that took the entire afternoon because Bez fell asleep beforehand and then his pho…
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This week, following on from our latest Friday episode with the brilliant Duchess of York - Sarah Ferguson, we think it’s the perfect time to revisit our chat with her beloved daughter, the wonderful HRH Princess Eugenie! The Princess joined us back in October last year to chat about the amazing line of women she’s come from - Sarah very much inclu…
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Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York on a life in the spotlight, family values and her relationship with Princess Diana
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Joining us is someone who has spent the majority of her life under intense public scrutiny but has remained the same compassionate, thoughtful, driven and witty woman you’re going to love spending an hour with: it’s the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson! Sarah sits down with Kate to talk about how the various chapters in her life have shaped who she …
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Happy Pride Month! To celebrate all our amazing guests and listeners from the LGBTQ+ community, we're looking back on some fascinating and heartfelt discussions we've had with some absolute icons. DJ Fat Tony reminisces about his trips to Ibiza and how the community there embraced him with open arms, even at the most difficult times in his life. We…
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