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That Gaby Roslin Podcast: Reasons To Be Joyful

Spiritland Productions

Gaby Roslin wants to spread joy and THAT is what this podcast is all about. Each week, she welcomes a famous face to the studio to find out what makes them smile, chuckle and belly laugh. We find out what brings them joy in their lives and, in our bonus Show & Tell episode, get a glimpse into their lives as they tell us about an object they love, and why. Subscribe and follow the podcast, from your platform of choice, so you never miss an episode! (And follow Gaby on instagram and twitter)

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58:06

Michael Ball

That Gaby Roslin Podcast: Reasons To Be Joyful ·

2021/05/09

In this episode Gaby chats to her good friend the incredibly talented Michael Ball OBE. You will hear them talking about GSA, which is Guildford School of Acting where they both trained. Michael talks about his first big break in ‘Pirates of Penzance’, being in the original cast of ‘Les Misérables’, representing the UK in ‘Eurovision 1992’ and he shares some hilarious stories about forgetting his lines on stage. He talks openly about his own mental health and coping mechanisms, the amazing Captain

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37:01

Jason Manford

That Gaby Roslin Podcast: Reasons To Be Joyful ·

2021/05/02

In this episode Gaby chats with all-round entertainer Jason Manford. They talk about his brilliant volunteer work throughout the pandemic, his admiration of Sir Bruce Forsyth and the game show that Jason did called ‘Big Heads’. He also talks about growing up in a home full of laughter and how he wants to emulate that for his six children. Plus, he talks very passionately about laughter being the best medicine and shares some heart-warming stories not to be missed. For more information on the sponsor

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45:34

Jamie Laing

That Gaby Roslin Podcast: Reasons To Be Joyful ·

2021/04/25

In this episode Gaby chats with ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ finalist and ‘Made in Chelsea’ star Jamie Laing. He talks about his childhood, fame and being a celebrity, his love of Strictly and opening up about mental health. Also, reality TV shows and how they have changed over the last ten years, starting his own sweet company ‘Candy Kittens’ and his podcasts called ‘Private Parts’ and ‘6 Degrees from Jamie and Spencer’. Plus, we hear from his partner from Sophie ‘Habbs’ Habboo and listen out for a

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36:30

Kate Winslet

That Gaby Roslin Podcast: Reasons To Be Joyful ·

2021/04/18

In this episode, Gaby chats and giggles with Kate Winslet CBE. They chat all about her new TV series called ‘Mare of Easttown’ which has received rave reviews and is available to watch on Sky Atlantic and the Streaming Service called ‘NOW’. She talks about knowing she wanted to be an actress at 5 years old, her pet chickens, and some hilariously sweet family stories about words her husband can’t pronounce and her son’s school dinners. Plus, her childhood crush on Guy Pearce, her icon Jodie Foster

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44:06

Luke Evans

That Gaby Roslin Podcast: Reasons To Be Joyful ·

2021/04/11

In this episode Gaby chats to the incredibly talented actor & singer Luke Evans. He talks about knowing he wanted to be an actor from a young age, singing in the Welsh language, the James Bond rumour mill and how much he laughed whilst working with Melissa McCarthy. He talks about his friendship with ‘Beauty and the Beast’ co-star Josh Gad and their new Disney Plus origin series ‘Little Town’ about Gaston and Le Fou. Plus, the success of ‘The Pembrokeshire Murders’ which is available now on the

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40:02

Jason Watkins

That Gaby Roslin Podcast: Reasons To Be Joyful ·

2021/04/04

In this episode Gaby chats to one of the hardest working actors in the business - Jason Watkins. He talks about what it was like to portray Harold Wilson in Netflix’s smash hit ‘The Crown’ and more recently his role as Brian Masters in ITV’s chilling drama ‘Des’ starring alongside David Tennant. They chat about his part in ‘McDonald & Dodds’ and of course his character Mr Shakespeare in the much-loved Nativity films. Plus, what it was like to be in a James Bond film, his first time in front of a

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32:35

Nadiya Hussain

That Gaby Roslin Podcast: Reasons To Be Joyful ·

2021/03/28

In this episode Gaby chats to the hugely talented cook, writer & presenter Nadiya Hussain MBE. They talk about her gorgeous cookbooks, most recently ‘Nadiya Bakes’ and her sweet children’s book ‘My Monster & Me’. She talks openly about her relationship with her mother, her own parenting and baking during lockdown. You’ll also hear about her incredible work helping to dispel myths about mental health in the Bangladeshi community. Plus, what it was like to bake for The Queen and a very sweet

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44:10

Lee Mack

That Gaby Roslin Podcast: Reasons To Be Joyful ·

2021/03/22

In this episode, Gaby chats and laughs with comedian and actor Lee Mack. They chat about the ongoing success of BBC shows ‘Not Going Out’ and ‘Would I Lie To You’, plus the hilarious story of what happened when he appeared on ‘Pointless’ with Bobby Ball. He talks about his childhood ambition to be a golfer having never actually played golf and how he once worked in a stable mucking out Red Rum. He also recalls what it was like living with ‘The Mighty Boosh’ duo Noel Fielding & Julian Barratt,

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50:46

Matt Haig

That Gaby Roslin Podcast: Reasons To Be Joyful ·

2021/03/15

In this episode Gaby chats to novelist Matt Haig who is the number one trending author in the world right now for his book ‘The Midnight Library’. He also wrote ‘Reasons to Stay Alive’, ‘How to Stop Time’ and the International best seller ‘A Boy Called Christmas’ which is now going to be a film starring Dame Maggie Smith, Jim Broadbent and loads of big names for Christmas 2021. They chat about all of his books, plus growing up in a small town of Newark on Trent, his love of marmite and peanut butter

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46:21

‘Line of Duty’ Stars Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure &...

That Gaby Roslin Podcast: Reasons To Be Joyful ·

2021/03/08

In this episode Gaby chats with BBC’s ‘Line of Duty’ stars Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure, and Martin Compston who play AC-12s finest - Hastings, Kate Fleming and Steve Arnott. They talk about how much fun they’ve had filming 'Line of Duty' together over the last ten years, working with writer Jed Mercurio and the highly anticipated sixth series which begins on 21st March on BBC One. They discuss how they handle fame, their shared love of eating curry together, and their hilarious pranks on set. Plus,

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38:31

Sanjeev Bhaskar

That Gaby Roslin Podcast: Reasons To Be Joyful ·

2021/03/01

In this episode Gaby chats to the brilliant comedian, actor and writer Sanjeev Bhaskar OBE. He talks about creating the ground-breaking TV show ‘Goodness Gracious Me’ with his equally talented wife Meera Syal, plus ‘The Kumars at No. 42’ and the importance of seeing representation on screen. They talk about the hugely successful drama ‘Unforgotten’ with Nicola Walker which is available on ITV, ITV Hub and the first three seasons on Netflix. He shares what it was like to film a bedroom scene with

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37:08

Rob Beckett

That Gaby Roslin Podcast: Reasons To Be Joyful ·

2021/02/22

In this episode Gaby chats to comedian Rob Beckett. He talks about studying tourism at university, how he first got into comedy and the fun he used to have working in an office. He shares what it was like to host the Royal Variety Performance and how he has learned to be confident. He chats about his friendship with fellow comedian Romesh Ranganathan and their TV show called ‘Rob & Romesh Vs’ which is available to watch on Sky One and NOW TV. Plus, his hugely popular podcast called ‘Lockdown

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48:28

Russell T Davies

That Gaby Roslin Podcast: Reasons To Be Joyful ·

2021/02/15

In this episode Gaby chats to screenwriter Russell T Davies who created some of the most watchable British TV shows of the last three decades. He discusses the success of bringing back ‘Doctor Who’ the ground-breaking ‘Queer As Folk’, ‘A Very English Scandal’ starring Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw, ‘Years and Years’ starring Emma Thompson, and Channel 4’s biggest ever box set launch which is available to watch now called ‘It’s a Sin’. He talks about working with Kate Winslet on her first acting job,

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47:13

Rob Brydon

That Gaby Roslin Podcast: Reasons To Be Joyful ·

2021/02/08

In this episode Gaby chats to the hilarious Rob Brydon. He tells the incredible story of how he broke into the entertainment industry. He talks about ‘Marion and Geoff’, ‘Gavin and Stacey’, ‘The Trip’ and his admiration of Steve Coogan, plus his new singing career and performing live with Sir Tom Jones and Coldplay. Also working on 14 series of ‘Would I Lie to You?’ with his comedian friends Lee Mack and David Mitchell. If you enjoy his impressions, you won’t want to miss this episode! For more

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38:40

Michelle Visage

That Gaby Roslin Podcast: Reasons To Be Joyful ·

2021/02/01

In this episode Gaby chats to a person she describes as ‘The Best’, it’s Michelle Visage! Audiences really got to know Michelle through the hugely popular ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ but she has such a fascinating career and story. They of course talk about Drag Race, her friendship with RuPaul and that it was actually Michelle’s idea to bring the show to the UK. Also, how much Michelle adored being on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. Plus, they chat about her childhood, feeling like a misfit and the importance

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36:08

Rachel Parris & Marcus Brigstocke

That Gaby Roslin Podcast: Reasons To Be Joyful ·

2021/01/25

In this episode Gaby chats, laughs and sings with comedians Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke. They chat about their lip-syncing on social media which took the world by storm, even the American chat shows were talking about it! Plus the sweetest story of how they got engaged on Christmas day. Marcus tells of when he worked on an oil rig during the day and as a podium dancer at night! Rachel chats about ‘Austentatious’, an entirely improvised comedy play in the style of Jane Austen and Marcus joins

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52:51

Sir Michael Palin

That Gaby Roslin Podcast: Reasons To Be Joyful ·

2021/01/18

In this episode Gaby was overjoyed to chat to Sir Michael Palin who has such a wonderful outlook on life. They chat about Monty Python and their reunion, the famous fish slapping dance, and the worldwide appeal of slapstick comedy. He tells an amazing story about taking his 80-year-old mother on Concord to New York and how she was asked to perform on Saturday Night Live with him. Plus, being star struck meeting his heroes Spike Milligan and Johnny Cash who were fans of his. Also, his friendship with

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51:40

Tan France

That Gaby Roslin Podcast: Reasons To Be Joyful ·

2021/01/11

In this episode Gaby chats to the fabulous designer and stylist Tan France! For those of you who aren’t familiar with Tan, this man is going to lift your spirits! He’s most well-known for bringing us the hugely popular and heart-warming ‘Queer Eye’ series on Netflix in which he helps people in need of a lifestyle makeover proving that how you dress can truly change how you feel. Tan also presents ‘Dressing Funny’ on YouTube; the Netflix series ‘Next in Fashion’ with Alexa Chung and wrote his memoir

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46:20

Fearne Cotton

That Gaby Roslin Podcast: Reasons To Be Joyful ·

2021/01/04

In this episode Gaby chats with broadcaster and writer Fearne Cotton. She talks about how much she is enjoying her new career direction through her hugely popular podcast and festival ‘Happy Place’ and the importance of living a simpler, quiet life. She discusses the importance of wellness being something that is accessible and free to everyone. They reminisce about ‘Top of the Pops’, their love of 90s Saturday morning television and Fearne getting her first presenting job at the Disney club aged

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38:04

Charlie Mackesy ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the...

That Gaby Roslin Podcast: Reasons To Be Joyful ·

2020/12/21

Charlie Mackesy’s hugely influential book ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse’ was one of the best-selling books during lockdown. Gaby and Charlie talk about his classes with children discussing ways to keep imaginations alive into adulthood and helping people with Alzheimers to draw. He talks profoundly about how kindness can save a life and tells an extraordinary story of when he met The Queen Mother. Also, his social enterprise in Zambia called Mama Buci which provides villages with

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