Walking The Dog with Emily Dean

42:02

Fay Ripley (Part Two)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2026/09/03

In part two of Emily and Ray’s walk with the wonderful Fay Ripley and Apple, Fay looks back on the huge success of Cold Feet and the incredibly difficult decision she made to walk away from the show at the height of its popularity.She also tells Emily the story of how she met her husband, actor Daniel Lapaine, recalls a rather unpleasant encounter with a very famous actress, and reveals why her friendship with David Baddiel has reached the level where he feels perfectly comfortable popping round to

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47:54

Fay Ripley (Part One)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2026/09/01

This week Emily and Ray take a stroll across North London’s Parliament Hill with the wonderful Fay Ripley and her very smartly dressed dog, Apple, who arrived wearing a bow tie especially for the occasion.Fay chats about her childhood growing up in Surrey, her brilliantly named dad Beverly and the three attempts it took before she finally got into drama school. She also looks back on some of the more unusual jobs she had before acting took off, including working in a tanning salon and, rather

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44:49

Gaby Roslin (Part One)

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2026/08/18

This week Emily and Ray take a stroll with one of the nation’s best-loved TV and radio presenters, Gaby Roslin.Gaby chats about growing up with her beloved staffie Bazooka, dreaming of becoming a television presenter from a very young age, and the early children’s TV jobs that eventually led to her big break co-hosting The Big Breakfast with Chris Evans.She also looks back on a remarkable career that has seen her work with everyone from Terry Wogan to the cast of Friends, and talks about why her

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57:01

George Fouracres (Part One)

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2026/06/16

This week Emily and Ray take a stroll through Finsbury Park with actor, comedian and Saturday Night Live UK star George Fouracres.George is having quite the moment. His scene-stealing performances on SNLUK have made him one of the breakout comedy stars of the year, with sketches like What Kind of Irish Is Your Grandad? and his take on Kier Starmer becoming instant viral hits. In fact, one of them was even reposted by Donald Trump, which may be one of the more unexpected endorsements in comedy

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39:54

Catherine Bohart (Part One)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2026/06/09

This week Emily and Ray take an East London stroll through Victoria Park with comedian Catherine Bohart.You’ll probably know Catherine from shows including QI, Live at the Apollo, Roast Battle and Last One Laughing Ireland, but on this walk she chats to Emily about the experiences that shaped her long before she stepped onto a stage. From growing up in Dublin to having a father who was training to be a priest when he met her mother, Catherine shares the stories behind her fascinating upbringing and

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36:31

Victoria Pendleton (Part Two)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2026/05/21

In part two of Emily and Ray’s walk with the wonderful Victoria Pendleton, the conversation turns to fear, resilience and the mindset shifts that helped Victoria navigate life after elite sport.Emily and Victoria also talk more about her brilliant new book The Fear Opportunity, which explores how doing things that scare us, even in small ways, can lead to a richer and more fulfilling life. Emily found it hugely inspiring, and highly recommends giving it a read.If you haven’t already, do catch up on

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36:53

Nikita Kuzmin (Part Two)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2026/05/07

In part two of Emily and Ray’s walk with the wonderful Nikita Kuzmin, the conversation moves from the Strictly spotlight to what really drives him, his discipline, his love of dance, and the mindset that’s taken him from training as a child to performing on some of the biggest stages in the UK.There’s also more of Mabel, who is clearly being trained to an exceptionally high standard, and Ray doing his best to keep up with proceedings.If you haven’t already, do go back and listen to part one. And if

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45:21

Nikita Kuzmin (Part One)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2026/05/05

This week Emily and Ray take a South London stroll with Strictly Come Dancing favourite Nikita Kuzmin, joined by his adorable Chihuahua, Mabel.Nikita chats to Emily about his journey from growing up in Ukraine to moving to Italy as a child to pursue dance with his sister, and the moment his life changed when he got the call to join Strictly. They also talk about his partnerships on the show, including his much-loved routines with Layton Williams and Amber Davies, and how he’s navigated the sudden

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40:46

Fin Taylor (Part Two)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2026/04/30

In part two of Emily and Ray’s walk with the wonderful Fin Taylor, the chat turns to Fin’s brilliantly chaotic Fin vs The Internet series, including the unforgettable appearance of Bonnie Blue, and how moments like that have helped shape his career.They also get into the realities of modern comedy, from building and owning your own IP to how platforms like YouTube and Patreon have completely changed the game for comics trying to do things on their own terms.If you haven’t already, do go back and

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45:15

Fin Taylor (Part One)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2026/04/28

This week Emily and Ray head to Beckenham Place Park for a stroll with comedian and writer Fin Taylor, joined by his ridiculously cute Cavapoo, Winnie.Fin chats to Emily about his journey into comedy, from growing up with teacher parents and attending an all-girls boarding school (with Emma Watson!), to performing his first stand-up gig at just 15. Since then, he’s built a hugely successful career, appearing on shows like Have I Got News For You, 8 Out of 10 Cats and The Last Leg, as well as

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56:47

Alasdair Beckett-King (Part Two)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2026/04/02

In part two of Emily and Ray’s walk with the wonderful Alasdair Beckett-King, the conversation continues with more sharp wit, brilliant stories and epic hair!If you haven’t already, do catch up on part one. And if you want to see Alasdair live, he’s currently touring the UK with his show King of Crumbs. You can book tickets now at https://www.abeckettking.com/Follow Emily:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyrebeccadeanX: https://twitter.com/divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Will

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49:21

Mollie King (Part Two)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2026/03/19

In part two of Emily and Ray’s walk with the wonderful Mollie King, the conversation continues with more warmth, stories and laughter from the singer and Radio 1 presenter.If you haven’t already, make sure to catch part one. And don’t miss Mollie’s brand new comedy-meets-crime podcast with Matt Edmondson, Matt and Mollie’s Novel Idea.It’s a total joy, with a new chapter of their murder mystery released every Wednesday.Follow Emily:Instagram X Walking The Dog is produced by Will NicholsMusic: Rich

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54:18

Mollie King (Part One)

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2026/03/17

This week Emily and Ray take a stroll with singer, radio presenter and all-round good egg Mollie King.Mollie first found fame as a member of the hugely successful girl group The Saturdays, and she chats to Emily about those whirlwind years in pop, as well as the unexpected paths her life has taken since. Before music, Mollie had been training to become an Olympic skier, and after her time with the band she went on to build a brilliant career in broadcasting. She’s now a much-loved voice on BBC Radio

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59:23

Dom Joly (Part Two)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2026/03/12

In part two of Emily and Ray’s walk with the wonderful Dom Joly, joined by his Labradors Fitzgerald and Truman, the conversation continues with more stories from Dom’s remarkable life and career.If you haven’t already, do catch up on part one. And if you’d like to see Dom live, he’s currently celebrating 25 years of Trigger Happy TV with the Trigger Happy TV Live - 25th Anniversary Tour. Tickets and dates are available at https://domjoly.tv.Follow Emily:Instagram X Walking The Dog is produced by

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37:55

Stevie Martin (Part Two)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2026/02/26

In part two of Emily and Ray’s walk with the wonderful Stevie Martin, joined by her dog Piper, the conversation continues with more laughs, stories and brilliant comic observations.If you haven’t already, make sure to catch part one. And don’t miss Stevie live on tour with her critically acclaimed show Clap, which is touring the UK this year. Tickets and dates are available at https://steviemartin.com.Follow Emily:Instagram X Walking The Dog is produced by Will NicholsMusic: Rich JarmanArtwork:

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32:33

Marjolein Robertson (Part Two)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2026/02/19

In part two of Emily and Ray’s walk with the wonderful Marjolein Robertson, the conversation continues with more stories and reflections from one of the most distinctive voices in stand-up.If you haven’t already, catch up on part one. And if you’d like to see Marjolein live, tickets and dates are available at https://marjoleinrobertson.com.Follow Emily:Instagram X Walking The Dog is produced by Will NicholsMusic: Rich JarmanArtwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett Hosted on Acast. See

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37:59

Lucia Keskin (Part Two)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2026/02/05

In part two of Emily and Ray’s walk with the wonderful Lucia Keskin, the star and creator of the award-winning comedy series Things You Should Have Done, the conversation continues with more warmth, honesty and laughs.If you haven’t already, make sure to catch part one. And do yourself a favour and watch series two of Things You Should Have Done, now streaming on BBC iPlayer. It really is a thing of total joy.Follow Emily:InstagramXWalking The Dog is produced by Will NicholsMusic: Rich

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37:00

Lucia Keskin (Part One)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2026/02/03

This week Emily and Ray take a stroll with the brilliantly talented comedy actor and writer Lucia Keskin, best known to many as Chi, the star and creator of the BAFTA-winning BBC series Things You Should Have Done.Emily first discovered Chi through the show and was instantly blown away by its originality and warmth. Series two is out now on BBC iPlayer, and Lucia talks about creating the series, growing up in Margate with her mum and hands-on grandparents, and why she considers herself a bit of an

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37:22

Flo and Joan (Part One)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2026/01/27

This week Emily and Ray take a stroll with musical comedy duo Flo and Joan, aka sisters Nicola and Rosie Dempsey.They chat about growing up in Portsmouth in a vicarage, what it’s really like performing together as sisters (including a little sibling disagreement), and the viral video they made back in 2016 that helped launch their comedy career, leading to appearances on Live at the Apollo and the Royal Variety Performance.Flo and Joan also talk about their critically acclaimed live shows, and the

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35:02

Shaparak Khorsandi (Part Two)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2026/01/22

In part two of Emily and Ray’s walk with the wonderful Shaparak Khorsandi, the conversation continues with more warmth, humour and reflections on life, comedy, hiring Alan Carr(!) and finding your people.If you haven’t already, do go back and listen to part one. And make sure to catch Shaparak live on her current tour Scatterbrain, which has been extended due to popular demand. Tickets and information are available at https://shappi.co.uk/It’s a warm, funny and deeply engaging walk with someone

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