RARE PHOTOS: 5 | Vintage Vibes

‘Cate Blanchett looks stylish in a bee-suit’: Martha Kearney on her wild new interview series

The former Today presenter has swapped news coverage for grilling the famous on their love of nature while out walking

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2024

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

These are our top podcast picks.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024

The week in audio: Shattered By Hanif Kureishi; The Hidden 20%; Begin Again; The Joe Rogan Experience – review

The now paralysed writer’s memoir is a compelling listen; an award-winning show features neurodivergent guests; Davina McCall connects with fellow midlife women; and the world’s biggest podcaster meets Musk and Trump

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2024

Radio can be saviour during TV slowdown, insists BBC comedy chief

A production slump across the TV industry has left comedians struggling to get ideas off the ground, but Radio 4’s Julia McKenzie believes audio is the answer

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2024

Nicola Sturgeon leads tributes after death of ‘force of nature’ Janey Godley

The politician said a ‘bond was forged’ with the Scottish comedian during the Covid pandemic.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2024

Comedian Janey Godley, known for Sturgeon parodies and Trump sign, dies aged 63

She was receiving palliative care for terminal cancer.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2024

Former BBC newsreader Michael Buerk slammed for calling Liam Payne 'drugged-up, faded boy band singer'

Michael Buerk was surprised that Liam Payne’s death was presented as ‘the second most important thing that happened in the world’ on the 10 O’clock News

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024

Miranda Hart had the world at her feet. Where on earth did she go?

The writer and actor’s memoir, ‘I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest with You’, reveals that the woman who seemed to have ‘such fun’ entertaining the nation was privately having none at all, writes Jasper Rees

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024

Cliveden Literary Festival: Champagne, Chanel and Hollywood

It’s been a tough year for literary festivals, with sponsor Baillie Gifford cutting ties with Hay and Edinburgh. But in the grounds of Buckinghamshire’s Cliveden House, Will Hosie finds one that is thriving.

Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2024

Kim Cattrall: ‘I’ve had a life’s experience – I want to bring it on board’

Kim Cattrall made her name as the devil-may-care Samantha in Sex and the City, but her new CIA audio series tells a different story of female empowerment. She talks about life on screen, and finding love at the BBC

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024