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Kicking Back with The Cardiffians

Kicking Back With The Cardiffians is an authentic and heart-warming series hosted by Welsh singing legend Charlotte Church. Charlotte explores her own working-class childhood rooted in Cardiff by passing the mic around her family tree and inviting some of her chosen fam over for a catch up. Together, they discuss life lessons learned and moments that are still being processed. Topics span from the secrets to sustaining a long, loving marriage, to how to rebuild yourself in the face of adversity

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15. Lovely Bit Of Shagpile

Kicking Back with The Cardiffians ·

2024/07/04

It’s the final episode in the series and we’re turning the tables. Charlotte’s husband, Jonathan Powell, is interviewing her. What did she learn about herself and her family in making the podcast? Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds of family. A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Sounds. Producer: Lynsey Martenstyn Executive producer: Paul Smith Music by Jonathan Powell & Charlotte Church Development

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14. Superglued To You

Kicking Back with The Cardiffians ·

2024/06/27

You’ve heard from them individually in the series, but now James and Maria Church are back to dispense their wisdom on how to stay together while touring the world with a child star. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds of family. A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Sounds. Producer: Lynsey Martenstyn Executive producer: Paul Smith Music by Jonathan Powell & Charlotte Church Development executive is

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13. Bendigedig

Kicking Back with The Cardiffians ·

2024/06/20

Charlotte pays a visit to her fabulous mother-in-law, Victoria Morgan, to discuss the beauty of the Welsh language, their shared love of music, and bringing up young’uns. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds of family. A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Sounds. Producer: Lynsey Martenstyn Executive producer: Paul Smith Music by Jonathan Powell & Charlotte Church Development executive is Emma Shaw

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29:45

12. The Welsh Ballroom

Kicking Back with The Cardiffians ·

2024/06/13

Get ready to vogue, as Charlotte is kicking back with Leighton Rees Milan. Leighton is a Butetown boy from Tiger Bay and the founder of the Welsh Ballroom scene. They reflect on leaving home to pursue your dreams, what it feels like to be ‘the first one’ and the importance of honouring your elders. He’ll also explain why voguing should be an olympic sport. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds of family. A BBC

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35:57

11. Tops Off, Tensing

Kicking Back with The Cardiffians ·

2024/06/06

When she wasn’t singing around the world, Charlotte spent her teenage years hanging out in Victoria Park, with a group of friends including Antonio Simone. Antonio is now one of Cardiff’s most respected chefs. Together they reminisce on their working class upbringings in Cardiff and how their lives have changed. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds of family. A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Sounds.

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28:51

10. Don't Talk About The Knees

Kicking Back with The Cardiffians ·

2024/05/30

Charlotte’s 86-year-old Bampy, Gary Cooper, is a true Cardiffian and he has seen it all. Over a cuppa, he shares his memories of being a child in World War Two, watching The Beatles perform and his story of falling in love with Charlotte’s Nanna Maureen. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds of family. A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Sounds. Producer: Lynsey Martenstyn Executive producer: Paul Smith

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38:07

9. The Magician

Kicking Back with The Cardiffians ·

2024/05/23

After learning tricks from Dynamo as a teenager, Charlotte’s cousin Elliot became a professional magician. Now he works with Charlotte, but along with the way he has dealt with some difficult times. He shares his story of overcoming debilitating anxiety. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds of family. A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Sounds. Producer: Lynsey Martenstyn Executive producer: Paul Smith

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37:48

8. Barrybados

Kicking Back with The Cardiffians ·

2024/05/16

Charlotte’s close friend, Hannah Fitt, lives by the seaside in Barry Island, just outside of Cardiff. Hannah shares her story of finding resilience in the face of enormous personal tragedy. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds of family. A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Sounds. Producer: Lynsey Martenstyn Executive producer: Paul Smith Music by Jonathan Powell & Charlotte Church Development

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39:56

7. Snakebite Through A Straw

Kicking Back with The Cardiffians ·

2024/05/09

Charlotte’s Auntie Caroline is an all-round entertainer. Growing up, Charlotte would tag along to her gigs in pubs and clubs around Cardiff whenever she was allowed. Charlotte calls Caroline her biggest musical inspiration. Over a cup of tea, they talk about growing up with Maria Church, near death experiences and being drunk at midnight mass. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds of family. A BBC Studios Audio

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6. The Robin Hood

Kicking Back with The Cardiffians ·

2024/05/02

Some of Charlotte’s favourite memories take place in the Robin Hood pub. Dancing to the jukebox, the weekly quiz, meeting her husband Jonny there. Outside of opening hours, Charlotte meets its landlord Paul Careless to discuss its special place in the community. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds of family. A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Sounds. Producer: Lynsey Martenstyn Executive producer: Paul

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31:57

5. What It Is See

Kicking Back with The Cardiffians ·

2024/04/25

Sara Huws is one of Charlotte’s newest friends. They meet up to talk about Sara’s love of Welsh history, her experience of moving to Cardiff and powerlifting. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds of family. A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Sounds. Producer: Lynsey Martenstyn Executive producer: Paul Smith Music by Jonathan Powell & Charlotte Church Development executive is Emma Shaw Additional

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39:42

4. Meet You Down Chippy Lane

Kicking Back with The Cardiffians ·

2024/04/18

Charlotte’s Great Auntie Frances and Auntie Alison are famous in the family for their parties. Growing up, Charlotte used to go round their house every day before and after school. In a nostalgic visit, Charlotte pops round for a ham cob and to talk armpit hair, Elvis impersonators and discovering the calm in life. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds of family. A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Sounds.

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40:12

3. I Enveloped You

Kicking Back with The Cardiffians ·

2024/04/11

Maria Church is Charlotte’s mum, the matriarch of the family and the owner of a dog hotel. She shares her remarkable story of growing up in Cardiff and overcoming incredible hardship to raise Charlotte. This episode contains descriptions of abuse. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds of family. A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Sounds. Producer: Lynsey Martenstyn Executive producer: Paul Smith Music by

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34:09

2. Cwtch

Kicking Back with The Cardiffians ·

2024/04/04

After meeting in Cardiff as teenagers, Kyla Scott and Charlotte Church have become each other’s chosen family. Here, they share their stories of sneaking into clubs together, dodging the paparazzi in Ibiza and becoming mums in their early 20s. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds of family.A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Sounds. Producer: Lynsey Martenstyn Executive Producer: Paul Smith Music by Jonathan

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1. There Now In A Minute

Kicking Back with The Cardiffians ·

2024/04/04

James Church, Charlotte’s dad, has been in her life since she was three. Seven years ago, James was diagnosed with AL amyloidosis. They talk about his difficult upbringing in Cardiff, living with a terminal illness, and his profound take on what it means to lead a good life. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds of family.A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Sounds. Producer: Lynsey Martenstyn Executive

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2:27

Meet the Cardiffians with Charlotte Church

Kicking Back with The Cardiffians ·

2024/04/02

Kicking Back With The Cardiffians is an authentic and heart-warming series hosted by Welsh singing legend Charlotte Church. Charlotte explores her own working-class childhood rooted in Cardiff by passing the mic around her family tree and inviting some of her chosen fam over for a catch up. Together, they discuss life lessons learned and moments that are still being processed. Topics span from the secrets to sustaining a long, loving marriage, to how to rebuild yourself in the face of adversity

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