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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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20:06

Something from the Cellar: Pride (Part I)

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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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44:51

Tony Robinson on the worst jobs in history, living in...

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2023/06/30

We’re joined today by one of the most recognisable voices in British TV from the last four decades: it’s actor, presenter and political activist, Sir Tony Robinson!TTony joins us to talk about a life off screen that’s as varied as his career on it. From living in a commune to being inadvertently sat next to his now-wife in an overbooked restaurant, scarcely believable sliding doors moments are aplenty. Plus, he chats about the origins of Blackadder and how he almost missed out on playing

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15:13

Something from the Cellar: Sir Elton John

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2023/06/27

After his final ever performance, we’re here to celebrate the man of the moment: Sir Elton John! He features in an endless number of lovely stories we’ve heard from our guests over the years.McFly’s Danny Jones tells us about an abrupt invite to Elton’s for dinner, while Duncan James and Antony Costa from Blue celebrate a kind heart that dwarfed even his musical talents. Plus, Delta Goodrem remembers when Elton reached out to wish her luck with her cancer treatment. A true legend!You can listen to

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52:33

Gyles Brandreth on bizarre business mishaps, his...

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2023/06/23

Strap yourselves in for a glorious recap of a showbiz life well-lived, as Kate’s joined by broadcaster, writer and former politician, Gyles Brandreth!Gyles chats about some of the definitive moments in his life, including tales of missing out on starting a business with Richard Branson, his relationship with Glenda Jackson and how he ended up on a government pornography commission with Cliff Richard!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcastsor wherever you get your pods. It

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23:11

Something from the Cellar: Father’s Day

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2023/06/20

To celebrate Father’s Day, we’re back to celebrate some of the amazing dads we’ve had on the show over the last four years.Chorister extraordinaire Aled Jones talks glowingly about his daughter, the already esteemed actress Emilia, while Adam Hills stresses the importance of spending quality time with his daughters. Elsewhere, Alastair and Grace Campbell decide what aspects of each other’s personality they would love to have!You can listen to these episodes in full here: Aled Jones, Adam Hills and

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37:37

Tom Grennan on his new album, embracing his fitness...

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2023/06/16

Joining us on the morning of his new album release is one of the biggest pop stars in the UK right now - it’s Tom Grennan!Tom returns in a wholly different place to when we spoke to him last time. He chats with Kate about gettting engaged, the physical and mental benefits of his newfound fitness journey and recent guidance from his heroes, including Elton John and Calvin Harris.Follow us on Instagram here!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcastsor wherever you get your pods

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28:26

Something from the Cellar: Starting Out (Part Two)

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2023/06/13

We’re back with another selection of tales from some of our esteemed guests about how they got started in their chosen professions. Expect gumption and good luck aplenty!The Hanson brothers tell us about how they cold-called a music industry exec and got him to watch their performance in his hotel lobby. Elsewhere, we hear from TV chef James Martin and Radio One DJ Jordan North about how relentless persistence and a stern work ethic were vital in their unglamorous early years.You can listen to these

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Adam Kay on the state of the NHS, sharing traumatic...

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2023/06/09

Joining us today is one of the sharpest writers in the business. Who’s also a bestselling author. And a former NHS doctor, with all the hilarious and harrowing tales to prove it - it’s Adam Kay!Ahead of his return to the Edinburgh Fringe, Adam sits down with Kate to discuss some of the funniest (and most gruesome!) moments from his time in the NHS. They also look into the plight of today’s junior doctors, why the role is so demanding and what can be done to change it.Please note: this episode

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23:16

Something from the Cellar: Starting Out (Part One)

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2023/06/06

Ever wondered how some of the biggest names in the business actually started out? Well, have we got the Cellar-dwelling episode for you!This week we look back on how each of publishing powerhouse E. L. James, comedy legend Al Murray and Texas lead singer Sharleen Spiteri started out. From struggling to deal with newfound fame to hilarious scrapes and some savvy advice, they're here to tell you that all is not as straightforward as it looks!You can listen to these episodes in full here: Sharleen

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51:37

Anna Richardson on finding the stories that matter,...

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2023/06/02

Joining us this week is renowned TV presenter, journalist and writer, Anna Richardson. If you're in need of a holistic pick-me-up this Friday, do we have the guest for you!Anna and Kate chat about everything from how therapy has helped them better understand themselves to various technniques that continue to improve their physical and spiritual health. Plus, Anna discusses the unwarranted pearl-clutching from some people around her recentNaked Educationseries.Fancy hearing more from Anna? Listen to

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19:15

Something from the Cellar: Double Acts

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2023/05/30

This week, we toast some of the dynamic duos we’ve had on the show over the last four years.We celebrate some iconic - and hilarious - performances from two pairs of icons in Torvill and Dean & Michael Ball and Alfie Boe. Elsewhere, James Acaster and Ed Gamble recount how they became mates - it’s predictably bizarre!You can listen to these episodes in full here: Torvill & Dean, James Acaster & Ed Gamble, and Michael Ball & Alfie Boe***Please take the time to rate and review us on

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38:56

Mick Hucknall on the importance of family,...

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2023/05/26

If you had a radio in the 1980s, 90s or 00s, you’ll recognise this man’s voice in a heartbeat: it’s Simply Red frontman, Mick Hucknall!He joins Kate for a chat about the band’s new albumTimeand how he’s always maintained a healthy balance between work and family. They also talk about the joys of parenthood and how Mick’s father raising him singlehandedly instilled both a determiend resilience and his love for music!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcastsor wherever you get

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51:40

Something from the Cellar: Hannah Waddingham

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2023/05/23

We're back with a slightly different trip into the cellar this week, as we thought today was a perfect time to dedicate an entire archive episode tothewoman of the moment: Hannah Waddingham!Hannah first came on the show in 2021 where she went round Kate's for a curry and a few glasses of wine. They chatted about her long and arduous road to deserved mainstream success, from treading the boards in the West End to wowing Jason Sudeikis at her first Ted Lasso audition. She's hilarious, thoughtful and

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51:06

Fay Ripley on the challenging career path of actors,...

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2023/05/19

Joining us this week is an actor, cook, author and podcaster who’s a dab hand at seemingly whatever she fancies: it’s the hilarious Fay Ripley!Kate and Fay talk about how parenting changes over your children’s years and how important it is to nurture friendships into adulthood. Fay also brings some hilarious tales from before - and during - her storied career. I mean, haveyouever tried to get a mortgage while working full-time as a clown?***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple

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20:10

Something from the Cellar: Royalty

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2023/05/16

The recent Coronation inspired us to delve into the archives for some of our previous guests' amazing tales of meeting and interacting with the Royal Family - and boy are there some amazing stories!Kate and Nick Knowles reminisce about broadcasting the morning after Princess Diana's tragic death, while Susannah Constantine tells us about her close relationship with Princess Margaret. Oh, and Russel Kane tells us about the time his wife's trousers split in front of the now-King, Brace yourself! You

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Boyzlife on the golden age of Boy bands, the changing...

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2023/05/12

Brace yourselves for a hilarious trip down memory lane this week, as we welcome Irish pop icons Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden - aka Boyzlife!These two rascals dial in to reminisce about the glory years of their respective boy band behemoths and retell some of the funniest tales from their extensive careers. They also chat about how their families have remained at the very core throughout and how finding joy and comfort at home has sustained them through the very best - and worst - times.***Please

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21:33

Something from the Cellar: 90s Pop Icons

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2023/05/09

Grab your glitter and coordinate some oh-so extravagant dance moves for today’s Cellar-dwelling spectacular, as we look back at perhapsthedefinitive era for UK pop music.We look back over some chats pop royalty as Dannii Minogue, Louis Walsh and Steps all reminisce about the glory years. Between them they bring surprise stadium appearances, tales about the beginnings of boy band royalty and taking regular flight on Britney Spears’ private jet… Yep!You can listen to these episodes in full here: Louis

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54:34

Dame Prue Leith on on chasing every success,...

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2023/05/05

Today’s guest has a CV longer than some celebrated novels: businesswoman, chef, entrepreneur, TV personality, author and the host of what’s just been the hottest show ticket in town. It’s Dame Prue Leith!We explore her theory of ‘revolutions’, where she believes everyone should reinvent themselves every 25 years. She also reminisces about her various business ventures - in food and elsewhere, her 13-year affair with Rayne Kruger and re-finding love as an older widow.***Please take the time to rate

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29:51

Something From The Cellar: Sliding Doors moments

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2023/05/02

Have you ever wondered how celebrities actually get their big break? Well, for our guests on today's archive special, some scarcely believable sliding doors moments have helped them no end!Vernon Kay was spotted by a modelling agency at The Clothes Show in Birmingham - while wandering around half-cut - while Lisa Snowden dancing in a nightclub proved pivotal for her career. We also hear the inside story from Reverend Kate Bottley about how her infamous wedding dance catapulted her around the

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59:14

Ian ‘H’ Watkins on Steps’ continued success, the joys...

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2023/04/28

After previously appearing on the show with his Steps bandmates, Ian ‘H’ Watkins joins Kate solo for another hilarious and uplifting chinwag!He talks us through his newfound career as an artist as he takes in the beautiful surroundings of his native Wales. They also share stories about helping each other through single parenthood and the importance of people being their authentic selves.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcastsor wherever you get your pods. It means a great

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