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White Wine Question Time

Kate Thornton"s White Wine Question Time 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. Join us weekly for something new, or feel free to dive into our cellar of over 450 incredible episodes - all as enjoyable and relevant to listen to now as when they were first recorded.If

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1:01:08

Craig Doyle on proving your worth, some of his...

White Wine Question Time ·

2023/09/08

Joining us today is This Morning’s new frontman, who also finds the time to host live coverage of almost every sport you could think of: it’s the delightful Craig Doyle!Craig joins us straight from hosting duties to chat about everything from past failures that proved a necessary step on the journey to success, to hosting baseball matches alongside Bill Murray, shouting instructions at Diego Maradona and kayaking with Cameron Diaz! As you'd expect, he takes it all cooly in his stride - or so you'd

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24:40

Something from the Cellar: Music makers

White Wine Question Time ·

2023/09/05

For many of our previous guests, music encapsulates and reminds them of their best and worst moments. For others, as is the case with our guests today, making that amazing music is their calling.Raye tells us about sidling up to Beyoncé and David Guetta thanks to her songwriting, while former X Factor contestant Ella Henderson talks about using her music as therapy during life’s tough challenges. Elsewhere, Tom Grennan reminisces about how he (quite literally) stumbled upon his amazing talent!You

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31:43

Alastair Campbell - Part Two: Dealing with the harsh...

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2023/09/01

We’re back with the second part of our extended interview with one of the UK’s most prominent and influential broadcasters.After we heard his thoughts last week on the state of modern media and the destitute political landscape, today we turn our attention inwards. How does his family deal with the pressures that come with his job? Is he ever satisfied with his work? And why has he been to see ABBA Voyage three times?!You can listen to the full conversation with Alastair and Grace Campbell

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20:35

Something from the Cellar: Hollywood Hopes

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2023/08/29

Tinseltown is the promised land for so many of the actors, musicians and presenters we’ve had on the show over the last four and a half years. But for these three, those dreams have turned into a scarcely believable reality!Hannah Waddingham and Luke Evans talk to us about how they got their big breaks through a timely combination of luck and talent, while singer Aled Jones reminds us that the journey to the top isn’t always smooth. As in, he missed appearing on America’s biggest talk show because

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54:19

Alastair Campbell - Part One: Becoming a podcasting...

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2023/08/25

Joining us this week (and next) is a host of the UK’s biggest podcast, one of Tony Blair’s closest allies, a political activist and self-confessed sport obsessive - it’s Alastair Campbell!Alastair sits down with Kate for an extended conversation that looks into his fascinating if often challenging life, and how he’s inadvertently found himself at the forefront of modern political broadcasting once again, this time with Rory Stewart on The Rest is Politics.Join us for a personable, hugely

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23:33

Something from the Cellar: Dazzling Dames

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2023/08/22

On today’s trip down into the White Wine Question Time cellar we’re celebrating some true icons!Arlene Phillips tells us how she heard she was going to be knighted, while Denise Lewis and Prue Leith let us in on the secrets that have got them to the very top. Spoiler: Prue finds television, like, really easy. How?!You can listen to these episodes in full here: Arlene Phillips, Denise Lewis and Prue Leith.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcastsor wherever you get your pods. It

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58:39

Brenda Edwards on sharing joy with the world, how X...

White Wine Question Time ·

2023/08/18

Joining us today is an inspiring woman who, despite the multitude of challenges life has thrown her way, always exudes positivity and kindness - it’s broadcaster and singer, Brenda Edwards!Brenda and Kate reminisce about their time together on the X Factor and how that set Brenda off on the road to stardom. They also reflect on the tragic loss of her son Jamal last year and how his legacy - and spirit - lives on in everything she does.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcastsor

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25:56

Something from the Cellar: Friendships

White Wine Question Time ·

2023/08/15

Friendships are a cornerstone of White Wine Question Time. Amazing stories, conversations and learnings often come from two friends you might hear on an episode, or from guests revealing more about the defining friendships in their lives.And that’s what we’re celebrating today! Join us as Laura Whitmore opens up about losing one of her dearest friends, Caroline Flack, while Joanne Joyner and Sunetra Sarker discuss how they’ve been there for one another in times of loss. Plus, Amanda Holden, Nicola

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52:03

Melvin Odoom on refusing to give up on your dream,...

White Wine Question Time ·

2023/08/11

Millions of you will be familiar with today’s guest, as his infectious personality has lit up the TV and radio airwaves for more than a decade: it’s radio host and TV broadcaster, Melvin Odoom!Through sheer force of will, Melvin was always destined for success - he even practiced his MTV sign off to unsuspecting strangers wondering around his university campus! He tells Kate about his road to his dream gig on breakfast radio, his fondest memories from hosting on MTV, and his relationship with his

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48:08

Something from the Cellar: Shirlie and Martin Kemp

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2023/08/08

We’ve been obsessed with the new Wham! documentary on Netflix, so we decided that this week’s dive into our cellar should feature two seminal figures from that period: it’s Shirlie and Martin Kemp!Their connection to George Michael is deeper than you might think - Shirlie remembers bringing George Michael as a wingman to her first date with Martin! They chat about that, how life’s unexpected things are often the most challenging and rewarding and recording music together!***Please take the time to

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56:12

Joe Pasquale on hilarious showbiz mishaps, his recent...

White Wine Question Time ·

2023/08/04

Today's guest has done it all: comedian, actor, TV presenter, author, lifeguard, wrestling referee and bingo host. It's the legendary Joe Pasquale!Those jobs have brought about plenty of scarcely believable calamities, which Joe takes great pleasure in telling. We also chat about how he narrowly avoided certain death at a recent gig, inadvertently glue-sniffing before his New Faces audition and his newfound love for fitness.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcastsor wherever

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22:17

Something from the Cellar: The 80s (Part II)

White Wine Question Time ·

2023/08/01

We’re back with another visit to the era that defined the careers of so many WWQT guests from over the years - get the hairspray out!Radio legend Pat Sharp tells Kate about the challenges of moving networks and some of the hilarious faux pas his contemporaries committed. Elsewhere, skating legends Torvill and Dean recap their world record-breaking performance at the 1984 Winter Olympics, and TV icons Richard and Judy tell their (mildly differing!) stories of how they met.You can listen to these

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54:38

Paul Sinha on getting quizzical, his best stand-up...

White Wine Question Time ·

2023/07/28

Today’s guest describes themselves as the only openly gay British Asian qualified doctor & television quizzer on the UK comedy circuit - always know your strengths... It’s Paul Sinha!In light of his recent Parkinson’s diagnosis, Paul’s relentless passion for quizzing has given way to an inspirational passion for life’s joys. As well as chatting about his newfound perspective, he reminisces about the hilarious origins of his comedy career, some backstage secrets from The Chase and what he really

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18:33

Something from the Cellar: The 80s (Part I)

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2023/07/25

On this week’s cellar-dwelling episode, we’re looking back at the definitive decade for so many pop powerhouses who have joined us on the show over the last four and a half years.Martin Kemp and Bananarama each tell us about their special memories at the Blitz nightclub in Soho during the 80s and how it spawned not only their successful careers, but countless others. Elsewhere, Coleen and Maureen Nolan from the Nolans talk about finding superstardom in Japan while still teenagers!You can listen to

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51:45

Chris Packham on the wonders of the natural world,...

White Wine Question Time ·

2023/07/21

Today's guest is a man whose passion to celebrate and protect our natural world has enthused viewers for nearly forty years - it’s naturalist, presenter and author Chris Packham!Chris sits down with Kate to discuss how a fascination with wildlife has sustained a hugely successful career on page and screen. They also touch on some of his more recent documentaries around autism, where Chris’ hugely moving story about learning to treasure his own neurodiversity offers some solace and understanding for

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17:37

Something from the Cellar: Pride (Part II)

White Wine Question Time ·

2023/07/18

After receiving loads of amazing feedback from you lovely listeners we thought we’d drop another special Pride episode, with more celebrated members of the LGBTQIA+ community who have joined us over the years.You’ll hear from fearless broadcaster Anna Richardson about coming out in later life, while Michelle Visage gushes over her friendship with fellow Drag legend RuPaul. Plus, ever wondered how Christopher Biggins ended up getting stoned with Pat Butcher as part of a TV experiment? Well, wonder no

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51:39

Les Dennis on his next career chapter, newfound...

White Wine Question Time ·

2023/07/14

Today’s guest has been a mainstay of British stage and screen for the last forty years, with all the scarcely believable stories that come with it: it’s Les Dennis!Les joins us as he continues through a third career chapter that’s full of incredible performances in esteemed roles many felt he couldn’t excel in - how wrong they were! Join us as he reflects on the awfully premature end of his relationship with Dustin Gee, being secretly hacked by the tabloids and some of the most influential people

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56:11

Something from the Cellar: Judy Murray

White Wine Question Time ·

2023/07/11

Seeing as Wimbledon is in full swing, we wanted to revisit a conversation with a celebrated figure in modern tennis, whose sons have risen to the very top of the game - it’s Judy Murray!We first spoke to Judy back in Lockdown, when her TV show Driving Force highlighted the sacrifices female sports stars make to be the best. Join Kate for a fascinating conversation that touches on Judy's friendship with Billie Jean King, handling the media and watching her sons achieve Grand Slam glory.***Please take

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52:04

Rev. Richard Coles on having difficult conversations,...

White Wine Question Time ·

2023/07/07

Joining us today is a jack of all trades—and a master of seemingly all of them, too: it’s Rev. Richard Coles!Richard talks us through his fascinating and varied life, which has taken him from the drug-filled clubs of Ibiza to celebrated broadcasting stints on the BBC and beyond, and not to mention his commendable work as perhaps the most famous clergyman in Britain. He’s a fascinating, affable and emotive storyteller - you don’t want to miss this one!***Please take the time to rate and review us on

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20:06

Something from the Cellar: Pride (Part I)

White Wine Question Time ·

2023/07/04

To round off another amazing Pride Month, we’re here to celebrate some LGBTQIA+ icons who have graced the show over the last four years.Ian ‘H’ Watkins from Steps talks us through various times he’s pushed for change - including when Strictly came calling - while Jake and Hannah Graf reminisce about how they first met. Elsewhere, Brian Dowling remembers what it was like to come out to his parents days before entering the Big Brother house.You can listen to these episodes in full here: Ian 'H'

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