Best Janet Murrays Podcasts (2025)

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Mary Portas, Finding Happiness, Rebuilding a Life, and Joanna Page's Inheritance Tracks 56:35

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Mary Portas revolutionised the art of window dressing during her time at Harvey Nichols when, still in her 20's, she rose beyond the all male leadership team to bring the brand into the 21st Century and grab headlines for their displays. In her new memoir "I Shop, Therefore I Am" she lets us see through the shop window to reveal the untold stories …

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Lulu, Palestinian Cooking, a Water Sommelier, and Mark Kermode's Inheritance Tracks 56:28

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We all know Lulu for her breakout hit Shout, voicing the theme tune to James Bond's The Man With a Golden Gun, and winning Eurovision in an unprecedented 4-way tie. But, in her new memoir If You Only Knew, she reveals how her childhood in Glasgow was marked by trauma, her father was an alcoholic and mother never fully came to terms with being given…

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Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, Beekeeping, Basketball, and Dan Brown's Inheritance Tracks 56:47

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Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith have worked together for three decades on the likes of The League of Gentlemen and Inside No. 9. But, despite creating some of television's most twisted characters the pair are, as far as we can tell, relatively normal off-screen - Reece is a keen home-baker and Steve loves a good cryptic crossword. Today John A…

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Michael Rosen, Ghostwriting, Dry Stone Walls, and Oti Mabuse's Inheritance Tracks 56:42

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Former Children's Laureate, Michael Rosen, shares his guide to hope and happiness during troubling times in the world and after his battle against Covid-19 during the pandemic - plus he reveals the joy of returning to work with "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" illustrator, Helen Oxenbury, for the first time in more than 30 years with "Oh Dear, Look Wha…

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They Got My Instagram Suspended (And Why I’m Taking Legal Action) 35:50

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I wasn’t expecting to record another podcast episode so soon. But I also wasn’t expecting my Instagram account to be suspended - right before my annual Courageous Planner pre-order week (the biggest sales week of my business year). And just weeks before my breast cancer surgery. It’s the latest development in what I believe has become an ongoing ‘c…

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When One Cancer Isn’t Enough: My Second Urgent Referral 32:45

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In June, I shared the news of my breast cancer diagnosis. Since then, it’s been scans, appointments, waiting - and more waiting. And just when I thought I’d adjusted to life with one diagnosis… I was referred for another urgent cancer investigation. In this episode of the Courageous podcast, I talk about: What it feels like to face another suspecte…

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Going Viral on TikTok (Sort Of) … Then Freezing on My Podcast 19:56

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One of my TikTok videos got a lot of traction (for a brand new account anyway). It should’ve felt like momentum. Instead, I froze. And perfectionism - mixed with the emotional chaos of a cancer diagnosis - nearly stopped me from publishing this episode at all. In this honest update, I share why it's taken me so long to publish this podcast episode.…

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Adam Kay, Anna Whitwham, Kevin Rowland, Janet Street-Porter 59:58

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Adam Kay from delivering babies to delivering punchlines, the former obs and gynae doctor turned BAFTA-winning writer and comedian, now stitches together stories in his bestselling books. The beloved voice of Dexys Midnight Runners and Dexys - the singer-songwriter Kevin Rowland. He’s traded melodies for memories in his raw and revealing memoir. An…

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Bettany Hughes, Jay McGuiness, Dave Fishwick, Ade Adepitan 1:01:52

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Award-winning historian, broadcaster, and author Bettany Hughes wrote her first book when she was just five years old. Now she's written her first ever children's book, as part of her mission to make history accessible to all. Jay McGuiness swapped the glittery Strictly ballroom and The Wanted tour bus for the West End stage - and now has written a…

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Judy Murray, Defne Suman, Richard Turner, Rick Edwards 1:03:16

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Mother of champions and former tennis star and coach herself... Judy Murray has swapped a killer forehand for the mighty pen. Richard Turner is a cult survivor who knows a thing or two about love bombing, gaslighting and the prosperity gospel, but it was his autism diagnosis that opened his eyes to the truth. Defne Suman, is an acclaimed Turkish au…

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Breast Cancer, cancellation and the courage to keep going 22:45

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Over the past few months, I’ve faced an ongoing cancellation campaign, a public takedown, and now - a breast cancer diagnosis. It’s not the ‘comeback’ I had in mind. But it’s the reality I’m living. In this episode of the Courageous podcast, I share how I found out I have breast cancer and how I’m navigating this unexpected chapter of my life, heal…

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Sir Lenny Henry, William Ivory, Aoife Ní Bhriain, Nick Grimshaw 1:03:02

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Dudley’s finest, Sir Lenny Henry, has always used his comedic and acting talents to infuse characters with humour and heart - his Comic Relief work turned laughter into social impact and he now has a list of ‘brilliant things’ to share. Violinist and Daughter of Dublin Aoife Ní Bhriain has, through her music, blended traditional Irish sounds with m…

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I know what I need to do - I’m just afraid I can’t do it 29:26

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This is my first solo podcast episode in over a year. For a long time, I wasn’t sure I’d come back. Not because I didn’t care - or didn’t know what to say - but because I found myself on the receiving end of a series of cancellation campaigns that left me questioning everything. In this honest return, I talk about what’s happened over the past six …

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Adeel Akhtar, Terry Deary, Charlotte Philby, Limahl 1:02:34

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Double BAFTA winning and shapeshifting actor Adeel Akhtar has been seen on screen in Murdered by My Father, Sherwood and Fool Me Once and on stage he’s currently playing a politician in The Estate. Terry Deary is the bestselling author of Horrible Histories and has now written his first adult crime thriller…Actually, I’m A Murderer. And Charlotte P…

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Kwame Kwei-Armah, George Egg, Mohammad Belal, Fearne Cotton 1:02:35

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Actor, director and playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah on the big decisions he’s faced from changing his name to the Herculean task of writing a super-hero musical. Mohammed Belal... Who became England's first paralysed surgeon after a cycling accident. He faced years of rehabilitation to return to work. George Egg who mixes comedy and cooking and says go…

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David Baddiel, Leyla Kazim, Mikey Please, Suzi Ruffell 1:00:11

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A man who serves up laughs and heart in equal measure - teller of stories David Baddiel is a comedian, author, screenwriter and presenter who has most recently taken inspiration from the humble burger. Mikey Please is the BAFTA winning short film maker. His stop-motion magic with Aardman Studios conjured the Oscar-nominated Robin Robin and has just…

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Ashley Walters, Rhys Darby, Helen Lederer, Georgia Mann 1:01:04

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Ashley Walters, the powerhouse actor, producer and rapper, who’s delivered unforgettable performances in Top Boy and the recent global Netflix hit Adolescence, his memoir unveils a tapestry of his inner workings, woven with candour and introspection. Rhys Darby is one of New Zealand’s finest comedy exports. Famous for his boundless curiosity and fo…

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LIVE from the Hay Festival! 56:28

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Fresh from her recent BAFTA success – the award-winning actress, writer and producer - Ruth Jones is with us. Ruth’s latest book of fiction is a story where the main character embarks on one last investigation for a council’s Unclaimed Heirs Unit... and along the way, the character discovers the importance of holding onto friendship and community. …

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Francesca Simon, Jude Kelly, Sophie Pierce and Alex Murdin 1:03:09

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Writer Francesca Simon swapped Californian sunshine for life in the UK, where she created one of the most iconic characters in children’s literature — Horrid Henry. She joins us to talk fairy folklore, presidential ambitions, and the stories that shaped her. Jude Kelly, founder of Women of the World and one of the UK’s most influential cultural fig…

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Reeta Chakrabarti, Alistair Wood, Jack Rutter, Rory Kinnear 57:33

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Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.By BBC Radio 4

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Mark Addy, Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, Mike and Andrew Lamport, Jason Mantzoukas 1:00:50

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Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.By BBC Radio 4

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Jeremy Vine, Poppy Okotcha, Jack Mosley, Nigel Havers 57:37

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Broadcaster Jeremy Vine, who disappointingly didn't make his way to the studio on a penny farthing is here in his capacity as an Agatha Christie loving author. Poppy Okotcha, the model-turned-horticulturist, has swapped Vivienne Westwood runways for an edible and medicinal garden. Dr. Jack Mosley, son of the late Michael Mosley, has shut out the fo…

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Nick Butterworth, Dave Henty, Sophie Pierce, Charles Collingwood 1:02:33

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One of Britain's best former art forgers, ‘brushstroke alchemist’ David Henty, has been called a Master Craftsman of his art with over 30 years' experience, producing near original copies. Sophie Pierce didn’t think she’d live to thirty but has just become the first person with cystic fibrosis to complete a world record breaking rowing challenge ac…

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Tim Rice, Sareeta Domingo, Alan Toyne, Penelope Wilton 1:02:32

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Oscar award winning lyricist Sir Tim Rice, the man behind some of the world's most beloved musicals. From Evita to The Lion King, he's currently on tour bringing his own life stories and hit-filled career to a stage near you. Novelist Sareeta Domingo joins Saturday Live, she faced her own life altering plot-twist, when she was diagnosed with cancer…

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Gyles Brandreth, Lorna Tucker, Paul Lamb, Sophie Duker 1:01:10

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The writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth discusses his love of words and language. Lorna Tucker is the fearless and celebrated filmmaker who rose from homelessness and a life of crime on the streets of Soho to Sundance glory. And Paul Lamb the wagon-living-hedge-laying wizard, who weaves living masterpieces from nature’s tangle, restoring ancient…

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Michael Morpurgo, Tricia Stewart, John Harris, Gina McKee 1:05:03

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The author Michael Morpurgo, whose stories have enchanted children across the world...he’s now turned to non-fiction with a book for adults proving that the most magical storytellers have very real lives. Journalist and writer John Harris is a music chronicler and critic of music and critic since the age of nineteen...music’s been a massive part of…

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Denise Lewis, Chris Chibnall, Shân Veillard-Thomas, Rachel Burden 1:00:31

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Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.By BBC Radio 4

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Rebecca Front, Amber Butchart, Natalie Chandler, Christina Trevanion 59:17

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The career of BAFTA winning actor and funny woman Rebecca Front spans the stage, screen and now podcasting - she brings her unique blend of irreverence and being a ‘bit of a Pollyanna’ to the studio. Natalie Chandler swapped her boots for the pen as a former professional rugby player who’s now tackling the world as a thriller writer – guided by her…

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Lorraine Kelly, Sally Lindsay, Alice Watkins, Carrie Hope Fletcher 1:01:14

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Actor Sally Lindsay has gone from stealing scenes as Shelley Unwin in Coronation Street to creating and starring in The Madame Blanc Mysteries - and is passionate about fighting for working class talents in her industry. Lorraine Kelly has been brightening our screens in the morning for decades with warmth, wit and her ability to put absolutely any…

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Lindsey Burrow, Connor Allen, John McFall, Jared Harris 1:01:40

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Lindsey Burrow who inspired the nation caring for her late husband, the rugby league legend Rob Burrow, as he lived with MND, shares her story of love, loss, resilience and advocacy. At the age of sixteen, Connor Allen attacked his own mum and she reported him to police, but his life turned around thanks to support from his teachers at trial to bec…

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Steven Frayne (aka Dynamo), Pepsi Demacque-Crockett, Harriet Dyer, Steph McGovern 1:03:05

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Steven Frayne, better known as the illusionist and magician Dynamo, has made the impossible look effortless: walking on water, levitating above London and somehow keeping his secrets. His new show marks a new chapter, where he uses his magic to spotlight everyday heroes across the UK, returning to the street magic that first launched his career. Fr…

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Kate Mosse, Maher Fattouh, Dola Posh, Olly Alexander 1:02:20

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Internationally lauded, bestselling novelist, Kate Mosse is celebrating big this year, with both the 20th anniversary of her iconic novel Labyrinth, and the 30th edition of the Women’s Prize for Fiction announced later this year. Maher Fattouh, a football loving student who was blinded by an explosion as he fled Syria in 2014 but discovered that tr…

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Kerry Jordan: ‘There were times I didn’t want to get out of bed or speak to anyone’ Lessons from leaving a long-term relationship and starting again 39:32

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When Kerry Jordan ended her 22 year relationship - there wasn’t just the emotional fallout to deal with. There were also practical issues - like how she could afford to live in the south of England as a self-employed photographer. She decided to move 330 miles away to Cumbria. Where she could just about afford to buy a house - as long as she was pr…

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Nisha Katona, Mark Thompson, Phoebe Smith, Jesse Eisenberg 56:36

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Nisha Katona, former barrister now Mistress of Spices, Mowgli restaurant mogul, TV presenter and host of new show Home Kitchen - she’s described herself as a culinary Womble. Astronomer Mark Thompson is famous for unravelling the mysteries of the universe and the world of STEM., on TV and on tour, telescope in one hand and a sense of wonder in the …

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Dipti Tait: ‘I was surrounded by grief and loss’ Lessons from dealing with a grief - and discovering a new career (S1, Ep 9) 58:21

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Dipti Tait thought she had her dream job at the BBC, working on well-known TV shows. But when her father fell ill and passed away, her world was turned upside down. As family responsibilities grew—including becoming a mum—her career in television became harder to sustain. A move from London to the countryside brought further change, ultimately lead…

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Malorie Blackman, Cat Burford, Claire Fayers, Felicity Jones 59:46

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Former Children’s Laureate Malorie Blackman who’s transformed the literary landscape, broken boundaries and redefined storytelling, brings her brand of honesty and unfiltered storytelling to the stage with Pig Heart Boy. Cat Burford, aka The Molar Explorer, navigates both teeth and tundras, balancing dentistry with daring polar expeditions - and ha…

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Stefan Thomas: ‘Some days I couldn’t even leave the house’ Lessons from managing a chronic illness whilst running a business (S1, Ep 8) 59:10

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Running your own business has many perks, but what happens when a chronic illness forces you to rethink everything? Author and speaker Stefan Thomas has ulcerative colitis—an autoimmune condition that affects the bowel, causing pain, fatigue, and frequent (often urgent) trips to the bathroom during flare-ups. In this episode, he shares how he’s ada…

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Nadiya Hussain, Dr Kate Hays, Tim Sullivan, DJ Spoony 1:00:45

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Cook, author, broadcaster and former Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain knows how to turn up the heat in the kitchen and how to quietly contemplate life. Her new book is a love letter to her food and her religion. Dr Kate Hays helps us keep our cool under pressure, as the FA’s performance psychologist currently working with the Lionesses,…

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Rachel Spencer: ‘I’d have gone insane if I’d kept going’ Lessons from navigating a personal crisis as a small business owner (S1, Ep 7) 43:31

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When Rachel Spencer found herself struggling to breathe - as if something was crushing down on her chest - she knew something had to change.. She’d just received the news that a friend had passed away suddenly - which was devastating enough. But the news followed a serious of personal challenges, that included bereavement, ill health and the breakd…

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Monty Don, Beth Jones, Danny Gray, Eve Myles 1:01:37

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Gardening Guru Monty Don, who’s sown seeds of sustainability, cultivated lawns of loyal fans, travelled the world and has grown his wise and warm reputation by sharing personal experiences. Beth Jones is a tattooist whose body-art is empowering breast cancer survivors, proving that inking can be therapeutic and transformative. Danny Gray has not on…

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Jackie Kay, Huw Ware, Peter Murray, Alice Roberts 1:02:09

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The literary alchemist Jackie Kay, poet, author and playwright, whose words dance between the very personal and the universal - she wants us to Coorie Doon. We’ve scored a bullseye in getting darts referee and LGBT+ ambassador Huw Ware on the show...so…game on! Sir Peter Murray, the visionary sculptor of landscapes and minds alike reveals how he we…