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The Way They Were

The podcast where every celebrity split is the one that got away. Each week comedians Grainne Maguire and Chantal Feduchin-Pate take a deep dive into a celebrity breakup, chosen by a special guest, that still lingers in their hearts and minds. We scour interviews, over-analyse iconic pictures and search for meaning in post-breakup media statements. Celeb gossip hounds will feel right at home, but really anyone who"s experienced a breakup can appreciate hearing how the rich and famous take heartbreak

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41: Elena Saurel: Jack Nicholson & Anjelica Houston

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2022/12/02

Time to bring on the 1970s LA glam, so pull on your little black cocktail dress, light up a cigarette and hit the dancefloor, as tonight, thanks to this week's guest, actor Elena Saurel, you party with Jack Nicholson and Anjelica Houston! Chantal and Grainne are DELIGHTED to delve into this hot mess of an iconic off-and-on-again couple, and it soon becomes clear that Anjelica has the patience of a saint... a saint in a floor-length, backless gown. Although this relationship isn't for the faint of

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40: Shazia Mirza: Charles & Diana

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2022/11/25

Now, if you've already binged the latest series of 'The Crown' and are missing that royal fix, then fear not, as not only do we welcome *comedy* royalty to the show in the form of Shazia Mirza but this week's couple is the stuff of royal legend, as the gang do a deep-dive into the regal soap opera that was Charles and Diana and let me tell you, this episode reaches the parts even Netflix wouldn't dare... even Queen Victoria would be amused! You could even argue that this is the first thrupple of

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39: Catie Wilkins & Richard Herring: Paul McCartney &...

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2022/11/18

This week Grainne and Chantal welcome two showbiz legendary couples to the podcast, one in the form of guests Catie Wilkins and Richard Herring, who as well as both being giants in the world of podcasting, also happen to be MARRIED! The other showbiz couple we celebrate was nominated by our guests, who aren't fortunate to have lived in such wedded bliss, it's that big. hot mess that was Paul McCartney and Heather Mills! Yes, like a warm bath for the brain, we get to immerse ourselves in a simpler

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38: Sarah Kendall: Liza Minnelli & David Gest

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2022/11/11

What's the use in sitting all alone in your room... when you could be sitting all alone in your room AND listening to this frankly, AMAZING episode, where Chantal and Grainne welcome old chum, comedian Sarah Kendall. And Sarah isn't the only fabulous GUEST this week, as the couple she brings is none other than Liza Minelli and David Gest. It would appear it wasn't love at first sight for this episode's star-crossed lovers, but it soon becomes clear that they should have been a match made in

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37: Jess Robinson: Les Dennis & Amanda Holden

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2022/11/04

This week, we have TWO guests popping up on the show, but one of them only makes an appearance right at the very end, as the dominant force is the incredible comedian, singer and impressionist, Jess Robinson! Jess' couple still hold(ens) iconic status in the UK, despite not being together for over two decades, and have since found their family fortunes elsewhere, yes it's Amanda Holden & Les Dennis! As you can imagine Grainne and Chantal were thrilled with Jess' pick, and our survey says listen to

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36: Kayleigh Donaldson: Mia Farrow & Frank Sinatra

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2022/10/28

Today's episode is a real humdinger as guest writer and critic Kayleigh Donaldson brings some juicy content in the form of the former couple Mia Farrow and Frank Sinatra! Chantal and Grainne really get to flex their showbiz muscles in this soap opera worthy romance, which also floats the important subject of using sign language on cats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35: Coco Khan: Miss Piggy & Kermit the Frog

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2022/10/21

Here it is, the most inspirational, celebrational episode to date, thanks to brilliant guest, journalist and writer, Coco Khan and this week's couple, whose will they, won't they relationship has had us enthralled for the last 50 years... Kermit T. Frog and Miss Piggy! But just how compatible ARE they, and do pigs and frogs have star signs? You betcha sweet ass they do ... kissy, kissy, kissy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34: Brona C Titley: Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart

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2022/10/14

And they're BACK! After what feels like an eternity, Grainne and Chantal return to the airwaves for some much-missed vicarious celebrity romance. But what on earth have they been up to? Well, Grainne has had a pretty romantic time of it herself, so have a listen to find out what happened there... oh and we also get to dissect the on-off love of Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, no big deal! Yup, it's really happening and it's all thanks to our wonderful guest, comedian Brona C Titley, and no

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33: Frankie Ward: Emma Stone & Andrew Garfield

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2022/08/05

Welcome to another fantastic edition of The Way They Were! This week's guest is Esports and gaming presenter, Frankie Ward and my, my, did she bring the goods or WHAT? We get to reminisce about the romance between what are arguably the ultimate millennials, Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield, although it's pretty clear that Chantal, Grainne and Frankie are particularly enamoured with one member of this couple in particular...Emma, if you're listening, CALL US! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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32: Yuriko Kotani: Tom Cruise & Nicole Kidman

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2022/07/29

It's the BIG one... yes, you heard it correctly, this week on The Way They Were, Grainne and Chantal FINALLY get to offload EVREYTHING they think and feel about why Tom and Nicole split-up and it's all thanks to this week's guest, comedian Yuriko Kotani! If THIS doesn't start your weekend right, then nothing will... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31: Daisy Buchanan: Kylie Minogue & Jason Donovan

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2022/07/22

OHHH EMMMM GEEEE! Yes folks, the day has FINALLY arrived, when we all get to poke our heads down under and relive the heyday of Aussie soap, Neighbours and remember when Stock, Aitken and Waterman's Hit Factory dominated the charts! Yes, it's KYLIE AND JASON DAY! This is all thanks to comedian Daisy Buchanan, who like the rest of us, watched that soap opera twice a day and obsessed over the on and off screen romance of our Queen and King of TV and Pop - YOU'RE WELCOME! Learn more about your ad

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30: Will Hall: Joni Mitchell & Graham Nash

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2022/07/15

It's time to get on your flares, put flowers in your hair and soak-up the 60s vibe, as this week's guest, comedian Will Hall takes us on the hippy trail of the west coast when he presents the long-lost love of songstress Joni Michell and musician Graham Nash. Of course Grainne's tireless research uncovers some gems of this couple's courtship, but is this the week Chantal is finally beaten from guessing who our subjects are? There's only one way to find out... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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29: Hannah George & Toby Williams: Avril Lavigne &...

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2022/07/08

In a TWTW first, Grainne and Chantal welcome the very first showbiz couple to discuss ANOTHER showbiz couple on the podcast, as screen writer and one third of Drunk Women Solving Crime, Hannah George & star of stage and screen, Toby Williams nominate the long lost love of Avril Lavigne & Chad Kroeger for dissection. As Hannah and Toby join us FRESH from saying I do, the gang find out why Avril and Chad couldn't last the distance, how old you need to be to drink in Canada and if patriotism is the

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28: Ola Labib: Mel B & Eddie Murphy

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2022/07/01

This coupling had Grainne and Chantal jumping around their ensuites with joy and it's all thanks to comedian Ola Labib, whose guest slot is surely one of legendary proportions, because this week, we get to stick our faces into the quagmire of Mel B and Eddie Murphy's brief union and as usual Grainne's thorough research turns-up some diamonds in the rough... strap in folks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27: Freya Parker: Bruce Willis & Demi Moore

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2022/06/24

Yippee-ki-yay, motherf*cker! Yes it's happening this week thanks to comedian and actor Freya Parker, we're lamenting the lost love of Bruce Willis & Demi Moore! Join Chantal and Grainne in a mansion full of dolls worth of excitement and imagine what the film Ghost would have been like with Brucie at the pottery wheel instead of Patrick... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26: George Heyworth: Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes

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2022/06/17

YES.... IT'S REALLY HAPPENING! Chantal was jumping on the sofa on hearing the news that we will be delving deeeeeep into the world of Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes, all thanks to this week's fantastic guest, comedian and journalist George Heyworth. As per usual, Grainne's research has left no stone unturned. allowing a full examination of this doomed romance... a pleasure and a privilege, I'm sure you'll agree... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25: Lou Conran: Fern Britton & Phil Vickery

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2022/06/10

This week's couple provided a rather cryptic conundrum for our Chantal, which is no surprise, given that these guys were once the golden couple of British daytime TV, but even if, like Chantal, you're learning about this pair for the first time, Grainne's meticulous research and guest Lou's unparalleled enthusiasm will have you on a google deep-dive of your own in NO TIME! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24: Holly Burn: Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton

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2022/06/03

They couldn't live together, yet they couldn't live apart, which sounds absolutely exhausting, but Chantal and Grainne are cock-a-hoop to be able to delve into the on again, off again, on again, off again etc whirlwind of love that is Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton! This is all thanks to this week's guest who gave us this gift is icon of comedy, Holly Burn, who as well as coming armed with some amazing stories of her own showbiz life, allows us to immerse ourselves into some old skool Hollywood

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23: Taylor Glenn: Uma Thurman & Ethan Hawke

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2022/05/27

This week's lost love lament comes from a lady who is no stranger to a podcast, it's one third of Drunk Women Solving Crime and screenwriter, Taylor Glenn, who still isn't over a 90s romance which combined Dead Poets and Pulp Fiction, Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke! To say these guys were couples goals is an understatement, but alas, their love exists only in the time capsule of our hearts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22: Stephen Leng: Madonna & Guy Richie

The Way They Were ·

2022/05/20

This episode she's a couple SO iconic that Chantal guessed their identity so fast, it was practically telepathy.... or the fact that Grainne's opening clue contained 'material girl and lock, stock'... as you can imagine, this lost love is a treasure trove to delve into and it's all thanks to this week's guest, Journalist Stephen Leng! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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