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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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39:33

Tasha Ghouri on finding your voice, healing from...

White Wine Question Time ·

2025/05/09

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 dance. Here, she shares the life-changing moment her cochlear implant failed during her A-Levels, the

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59:31

Something from the Cellar: Monty Don

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2025/05/06

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 gardening. With over 20 years as a broadcaster and author, he shares his thoughts on love, resilience, and

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55:21

Something from the Cellar: Mark Bonnar

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2025/04/29

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 Catastrophe with Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney. He shares insights into the highs and lows of life as an actor,

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58:04

Stephen Fry on passion, privilege, and the power of...

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2025/04/25

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, Stephen reflects on a career that’s spanned comedy, drama, literature and documentary, offering profound

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39:25

Something from the Cellar: Daisy May Cooper

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2025/04/22

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 comedy world, what it’s really like collaborating with her brother and creative partner Charlie, and the

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1:08:43

Chris McCausland on breaking barriers, glitterball...

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2025/04/18

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 shares how a sick day in 2003 unexpectedly launched his comedy career, why authentic representation on TV

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53:46

Something from the Cellar: David Lammy MP

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2025/04/08

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 his passion for fighting justice. Oh, and the small matter of being friends with Barack Obama. Quite the

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52:34

Something from the Cellar: Jess Phillips

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2025/04/01

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 women and girls from violence.In this episode she shares candid insights into life in Westminster, the

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53:50

Nigel Havers on a lifetime of storytelling, famous...

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2025/03/28

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, sharing how his love for acting led him to swap Eton for drama school and the lessons he learned from working

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59:37

Something from the Cellar: Craig Doyle

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2025/03/18

This week, we’re keeping the sporting streak going! After our brilliant chat with Gabby Logan last Friday, we’re revisiting another top-tier sports presenter, someone who’s covered just about every sport you can think of and always does it with charm, wit, and a cool head under pressure. It’s the wonderful Craig Doyle!Craig has a story for every occasion, and in this episode he shares some of the wildest moments of his career — from barking orders at Diego Maradona during Soccer Aid to an

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1:04:52

Gabby Logan on resilience, reinvention, and making TV...

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2025/03/14

Joining us today is a trailblazer in sports broadcasting, a former international gymnast turned award-winning presenter who’s become one of the most respected voices at the heart of some of the UK’s biggest sporting moments: it’s the brilliant Gabby Logan!In this episode, Gabby reflects on her transition from athlete to broadcaster and the resilience that has defined her career since she faced the shock of being let go by ITV mid-World Cup while juggling life as a new mum to one-year-old twins.Now,

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1:09:03

Anton Du Beke on life’s longer road, family ties and...

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2025/03/07

Today, we’re joined by a Saturday night TV stalwart whose esteemed dance career has propelled him to stages and screens around the world, all without losing the cheeky glint he might as well have patented by now. It’s the charming Anton Du Beke!Anton joins us just as he begins a mammoth tour across the UK. He chats about how the mistakes of his early days ended up paving the way for an overnight success, forty years in the making. We also talk about Anton's constant drive for greater success, the

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1:08:35

Something from the Cellar: Owen O’Kane

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2025/02/25

This week, we’re revisiting a fascinating chat with renowned psychotherapist and bestselling author Owen O’Kane. With his brand-new book Addicted to Anxiety just out, there’s no better time to dive into his game-changing insights on breaking free from anxious habits.Owen’s journey is as compelling as his advice—growing up during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, training as a priest, working in palliative care, and finally finding his true calling as a therapist. In this episode, he shares powerful

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1:00:04

Alex Jones on seizing opportunities, embracing chaos,...

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2025/02/21

Joining us today is a broadcaster who’s been a staple in millions of living rooms for over a decade. She went from an unknown Welsh presenter to landing one of the most coveted jobs in TV and she’s been lighting up our screens ever since. It’s the brilliant Alex Jones!In this episode, Alex takes us through her extraordinary journey, from growing up in Wales with dreams of working in children’s TV to a life-changing phone call that led to her landing The One Show. She reflects on the wild twists of

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44:42

Something from the Cellar: Donna Ashworth

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2025/02/18

This week, we’re revisiting a truly special conversation with the wonderful Donna Ashworth—a poet whose words have offered comfort, hope, and inspiration to so many. In just four years, she has gone from self-publishing her first book to becoming one of the UK’s bestselling poets, amassing a devoted following of nearly half a million readers and topping the Sunday Times bestseller list.In this episode, Donna shares the remarkable story of how she rebuilt her life after losing her family business,

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50:54

Ben Fogle on chasing adventure, overcoming loss, and...

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2025/02/14

Joining us today is a broadcaster, adventurer, and writer who has spent over two decades exploring the world’s most remote and extreme environments. From the Amazon to Antarctica, he’s built a career defined by resilience, risk-taking, and a deep love for the great outdoors — it’s the brilliant Ben Fogle!In this episode, Ben reflects on his unconventional path—from swapping a job at Tatler Magazine for a year on the BBC’s Castaway, where he became one of Britain’s first reality TV stars, before

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43:14

Something from the Cellar: RAYE

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2025/02/11

This week, we’re celebrating a true powerhouse in British music! Fresh from performing at the Grammys and with the BRITs just around the corner, there’s no better time to revisit our incredible chat with the one and only RAYE.In this conversation, we dive into her journey, her artistry, and the resilience that has made her one of the most exciting musicians of our time. So, pour yourself a glass, get comfy, and enjoy!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the

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51:59

Something from the Cellar: Richard & Judy

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2025/02/04

Step into February, the month of love, with a celebration of one of British television’s most iconic partnerships—Richard & Judy!In this episode, we revisit their incredible journey, from rising through the ranks of journalism and broadcasting to building a life and career side by side. With their signature warmth, wit, and unmistakable chemistry, they share stories of how they first met, the lessons they’ve learned from working together, and the highs and lows of a lifetime in the spotlight

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56:22

Jeremy Vine on his love for radio, his leap into...

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2025/01/31

Joining us today is one of British broadcasting’s most recognisable voices and faces—a journalist and presenter whose career has spanned nearly four decades of sharp reporting, compelling storytelling, and unforgettable interviews. He’s done it all—and now he’s turning his hand to fiction. It’s the brilliant Jeremy Vine!In this episode, we take a slightly different approach, handing the mic over to a man whose love for music rivals his passion for journalism. We ask just one question: Can we walk

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1:15:13

Something from the Cellar: Stewart Lee

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2025/01/28

We’ve made it through January so what better way to slam the door on those winter blues than with a laugh-out-loud chat with the incomparable Stewart Lee! Widely hailed as your favourite comedian’s favourite comedian, Stewart’s razor-sharp wit and unmistakable style have made him a comedy legend, consistently selling over 250,000 tickets per tour while steering clear of mainstream fame.In this gem of an episode, Stewart and Kate take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, sharing hilarious stories from

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