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Saturday Live

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Join Adrian Chiles for a Saturday morning full of remarkable people with extraordinary stories.

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63:09

Francesca Simon, Jude Kelly, Sophie Pierce and Alex...

Saturday Live ·

2025/05/17

Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.

57:33

Reeta Chakrabarti, Alistair Wood, Jack Rutter, Rory...

Saturday Live ·

2025/05/10

Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.

60:50

Mark Addy, Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, Mike and Andrew...

Saturday Live ·

2025/05/03

Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.

57:37

Jeremy Vine, Poppy Okotcha, Jack Mosley, Nigel Havers

Saturday Live ·

2025/04/26

Broadcaster Jeremy Vine, who disappointingly didn't make his way to the studio on a penny farthing is here in his capacity as an Agatha Christie loving author.Poppy Okotcha, the model-turned-horticulturist, has swapped Vivienne Westwood runways for an edible and medicinal garden. Dr. Jack Mosley, son of the late Michael Mosley, has shut out the food noise to continue his father's legacy. All that plus the Inheritance Tracks of Nigel Havers.Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Huw StephensProducer: Ben

62:33

Nick Butterworth, Dave Henty, Sophie Pierce, Charles...

Saturday Live ·

2025/04/19

One of Britain's best former art forgers, ‘brushstroke alchemist’ David Henty, has been called a Master Craftsman of his art with over 30 years' experience, producing near original copies.Sophie Pierce didn’t think she’d live to thirty but has just become the first person with cystic fibrosis to complete a world record breaking rowing challenge across the Atlantic. The writer and illustrator Nick Butterworth, who was raised above a corner shop in Essex full of sweets, wasn't able to read until he

62:32

Sir Tim Rice, Alan Toyne, Sareeta Domingo, Penelope...

Saturday Live ·

2025/04/12

Oscar-winning lyricist Sir Tim Rice is the man behind some of the world's most beloved musicals. From Evita to The Lion King, he's currently on tour bringing his own life story and hit-filled career to a stage near you. Novelist Sareeta Domingo joins Saturday Live. She faced her own life-altering plot-twist, when she was diagnosed with cancer. It proved to be more than a chapter to endure, it became a catalyst to re-examine who she is. And Alan Toyne joins the programme, a former zookeeper and now

61:10

Gyles Brandreth, Lorna Tucker, Paul Lamb, Sophie Duker

Saturday Live ·

2025/04/05

The writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth discusses his love of words and language.Lorna Tucker is the fearless and celebrated filmmaker who rose from homelessness and a life of crime on the streets of Soho to Sundance glory.And Paul Lamb the wagon-living-hedge-laying wizard, who weaves living masterpieces from nature’s tangle, restoring ancient countryside hedgerows and keeping alive a vanishing ancient craft.Plus we have the Inheritance Tracks of the stand-up comedian and writer Sophie

65:03

Michael Morpurgo, Tricia Stewart, John Harris, Gina...

Saturday Live ·

2025/03/29

Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.

60:31

Denise Lewis, Chris Chibnall, Shân Veillard-Thomas,...

Saturday Live ·

2025/03/22

Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.

59:17

Rebecca Front, Amber Butchart, Natalie Chandler,...

Saturday Live ·

2025/03/15

The career of BAFTA winning actor and funny woman Rebecca Front spans the stage, screen and now podcasting - she brings her unique blend of irreverence and being a ‘bit of a Pollyanna’ to the studio.Natalie Chandler swapped her boots for the pen as a former professional rugby player who’s now tackling the world as a thriller writer – guided by her dreams and her ancestors. And a living example of her work, curator and historian of textiles, dress and design Amber Butchart is currently making a

61:14

Lorraine Kelly, Sally Lindsay, Alice Watkins, Carrie...

Saturday Live ·

2025/03/08

Actor Sally Lindsay has gone from stealing scenes as Shelley Unwin in Coronation Street to creating and starring in The Madame Blanc Mysteries - and is passionate about fighting for working class talents in her industry.Lorraine Kelly has been brightening our screens in the morning for decades with warmth, wit and her ability to put absolutely anyone at ease - and now can add debut novelist to her achievements. After suffering with long covid, Alice Watkins swapped her job as a scenic artist in the

61:40

Lindsey Burrow, Connor Allen, John McFall, Jared Harris

Saturday Live ·

2025/03/01

Lindsey Burrow who inspired the nation caring for her late husband, the rugby league legend Rob Burrow, as he lived with MND, shares her story of love, loss, resilience and advocacy. At the age of sixteen, Connor Allen attacked his own mum and she reported him to police, but his life turned around thanks to support from his teachers at trial to become the Welsh Children’s Laureate and multi-disciplinary artist. Multi-disciplinary is something I could add to John McFall’s description too; former

63:05

Steven Frayne (aka Dynamo), Pepsi Demacque-Crockett,...

Saturday Live ·

2025/02/22

Steven Frayne, better known as the illusionist and magician Dynamo, has made the impossible look effortless: walking on water, levitating above London and somehow keeping his secrets. His new show marks a new chapter, where he uses his magic to spotlight everyday heroes across the UK, returning to the street magic that first launched his career.From backing vocals for Wham! to pop stardom with Pepsi & Shirlie, Pepsi Demacque-Crocket has now woven her St Lucian roots into her writing, with a

62:20

Kate Mosse, Maher Fattouh, Dola Posh, Olly Alexander

Saturday Live ·

2025/02/15

Internationally lauded, bestselling novelist, Kate Mosse is celebrating big this year, with both the 20th anniversary of her iconic novel Labyrinth, and the 30th edition of the Women’s Prize for Fiction announced later this year.Maher Fattouh, a football loving student who was blinded by an explosion as he fled Syria in 2014 but discovered that true vision comes from resilience not sight.Photographer Dola Posh has an eye for beauty, truth and the spaces in between, she explores themes of motherhood,

56:36

Nisha Katona, Mark Thompson, Phoebe Smith, Jesse...

Saturday Live ·

2025/02/08

Nisha Katona, former barrister now Mistress of Spices, Mowgli restaurant mogul, TV presenter and host of new show Home Kitchen - she’s described herself as a culinary Womble.Astronomer Mark Thompson is famous for unravelling the mysteries of the universe and the world of STEM., on TV and on tour, telescope in one hand and a sense of wonder in the other. Phoebe ‘Wander Woman’ Smith is with us, adventurer, author, extreme sleeper and podcaster whose latest book weaves together her personal journey

59:46

Malorie Blackman, Cat Burford, Claire Fayers,...

Saturday Live ·

2025/02/01

Former Children’s Laureate Malorie Blackman who’s transformed the literary landscape, broken boundaries and redefined storytelling, brings her brand of honesty and unfiltered storytelling to the stage with Pig Heart Boy.Cat Burford, aka The Molar Explorer, navigates both teeth and tundras, balancing dentistry with daring polar expeditions - and has returned from Antarctica to join us.The mythological author Claire Fayers isn't scared by lions, tigers and bears...she deals with Giants, Ghosts and

60:45

Nadiya Hussain, Dr Kate Hays, Tim Sullivan, DJ Spoony

Saturday Live ·

2025/01/25

Cook, author, broadcaster and former Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain knows how to turn up the heat in the kitchen and how to quietly contemplate life. Her new book is a love letter to her food and her religion.Dr Kate Hays helps us keep our cool under pressure, as the FA’s performance psychologist currently working with the Lionesses, she's seen the highs and lows that sport has to offer.Tim Sullivan is the film and tv writer turned crime author who has swapped My Little Pony for the

61:37

Monty Don, Beth Jones, Danny Gray, Eve Myles

Saturday Live ·

2025/01/18

Gardening Guru Monty Don, who’s sown seeds of sustainability, cultivated lawns of loyal fans, travelled the world and has grown his wise and warm reputation by sharing personal experiences. Beth Jones is a tattooist whose body-art is empowering breast cancer survivors, proving that inking can be therapeutic and transformative.Danny Gray has not only redefined men’s grooming with his makeup brand but is also on a mission to break down stigmas in beauty and in men’s mental health. All that plus the

62:09

Jackie Kay, Huw Ware, Peter Murray, Alice Roberts

Saturday Live ·

2025/01/11

The literary alchemist Jackie Kay, poet, author and playwright, whose words dance between the very personal and the universal - she wants us to Coorie Doon. We’ve scored a bullseye in getting darts referee and LGBT+ ambassador Huw Ware on the show...so…game on! Sir Peter Murray, the visionary sculptor of landscapes and minds alike reveals how he went from an educationalist to founder of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. All that plus the Inheritance Tracks of Professor Alice Roberts are dug

61:37

Sarah Beeny, Jarlath Regan, Marina Gibson, Russell...

Saturday Live ·

2025/01/04

Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.

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