Best Sally & Debbie Podcasts (2026)

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The first one of 2026 with Dr Rangan Chatterjee 31:16

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Happiness expert and friend of the show Dr Rangan Chatterjee flips through the pages of the new edition of his book Happy Mind, Happy Life which is out now! Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass live from the rock n roll tower every morning from 0630 - listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Darlene Love 56:02

6d ago56:02

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Christmas may be over, but we're still playing "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" on repeat, so let's take the opportunity to listen back to Julia's conversation with the Queen of Christmas herself, Darlene Love. This week on Wiser Than Me, Julia is joined by 84-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer Darlene Love. From her early days singing g…

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Presenting: Julia on Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers 1:08:24

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The Wiser Than Me team is taking a little holiday break, but while we’re away, we’re excited to share a few conversations with friends. Today, we’re bringing you Julia’s recent appearance on Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers. Each week, brothers and comedians Seth and Josh Meyers chat with guests about their most memorable family vacations. In …

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The one with double Lottery Winners Richard Davies and Faye Stevenson-Davies 22:24

15d ago22:24

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Welsh couples Richard Davies and Faye Stevenson-Davies share what it was like when they won a £1m lottery jackpot for the second time. Emma Stewart from Cook For Good speaks to Chris about how The National Lottery has helped fund the social enterprise. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am - listen on your smart speake…

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Presenting: Julia on Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend 1:01:50

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The Wiser Than Me team is taking a little holiday break, but while we’re away, we’re excited to share a few conversations with friends. Today, we’re bringing you an episode of the hit podcast Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend. Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend is a weekly opportunity for legendary late-night comedian Conan O’Brien to hang out with the people…

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The very festive one with Rob Brydon & James B. Partridge 1:11:16

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The hilarious Rob Brydon tells us all about his new quiz show The Floor which airs in early 2026 and gets involved with... ...Primary School Bangers legend James B. Partridge feeding our festive spirit and serenades us into Christmas with some Christmas carols sung by Chris and the Class Behind The Glass! Wishing all our great listeners a Merry Chr…

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The one with Professor Brian Cox & Carys Hughes 42:27

19d ago42:27

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The brilliant brainbox Professor Brian Cox comes by to give us the news of his new world tour, Emergence! Amazing volunteer Carys Hughes chats to us all about the fantastic work she does with The National Lottery Funded charity, B:Friend. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am - listen on your smart speaker, just say: "…

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The one with Helen George & Peter Hook 36:13

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The amazing Helen George brings that festive feeling and shares what we can expect on this year's Call the Midwife Christmas Special which airs on Christmas Day on BBC One! Legendary musician Peter Hook gets us excited about his New Years Eve DJ set from 10PM on Virgin Radio UK! Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am - …

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Presenting: Julia on Good Hang with Amy Poehler 1:04:17

20d ago1:04:17

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The Wiser Than Me team is taking a little holiday break, but while we’re away, we’re excited to share a few conversations with friends. Today, we’re bringing you Julia’s recent appearance on Good Hang with Amy Poehler. On Good Hang, Amy sits down with brilliant guests like Tina Fey, Kristen Wiig, and Ina Garten to talk about careers, mutual friends…

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The one with Boyzone & Sally Lindsay 1:00:26

21d ago1:00:26

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Boyzone’s Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch & Keith Duffy give us the low down on their 2026 Emirates Stadium shows! The superb Sally Lindsay spills the beans on the Madame Blanc Mysteries Christmas Special and Sally Lindsay’s Christmas Quiz both on Channel 5 on Tuesday 23rd December. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am - l…

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The one with James Lance 34:23

22d ago34:23

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Ted Lasso’s James Lance swings by to chat to us about the Beyond Paradise Christmas Special which is out Sunday 21st December on BBC One! Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am - listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The one with Bryan Adams & Mat Watson 49:56

25d ago49:56

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The brilliant Bryan Adams shares his new Christmas banger ‘California Christmas' Car connoisseur Mat Watson flips through his new book Auto Biography: An A-Z Expose of Cars Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin R…

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The one with Susie Wolff and The National Lottery Scratchcard Winner Debbie Goolding 46:42

26d ago46:42

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Director of F1 Academy Susie Wolff flips through her memoir Driven, which is out now. And Debbie Goolding pops in to tell us exactly what it’s like to win big on a National Lottery Scratchcard. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, jus…

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The one with Jimmy Carr & Martin Compston 59:49

27d ago59:49

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Friend of the show Jimmy Carr tells us about his screenwriting debut film Fackham Hall. Acting sensation Martin Compston shares his new thriller series The Revenge Club, on Paramount+. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "P…

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Julia Gets Wise with Glenn Close 1:13:01

27d ago1:13:01

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On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia is joined by 78-year-old actress Glenn Close, who reflects on growing up in the Moral Re-Armament cult, her iconic work in Fatal Attraction and the new Knives Out, and the tenacity, talent, and forgiveness that have shaped her life. She also shares the impact of her grandmothers, how becoming one has changed …

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The one with Tom Kerridge, Peter Jones & Zak Brown 1:10:41

28d ago1:10:41

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Top chef and now Virgin Radio DJ Tom Kerridge & brilliant business man Peter Jones came in for a pre Christmas chin wag and got us excited about Tom’s upcoming shows. CEO of McClaren Racing Zak Brown flipped through his new book Seven Tenths of a Second, which is out now, and debriefs last weekends’ Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Join Chris and the Class Be…

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The one with Judi Love & Arvid Lindblad 30:26

29d ago30:26

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The joyous Judi Love shares the news of her stand up show, All About the Love, which continues in January. Fabulous F1 newcomer Arvid Lindblad tells us about what it’s like to be picked by Racing Bulls for next season. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen o…

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The one with Joe Wicks & Romesh Ranganathan 47:50

1M ago47:50

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Fitness guru Joe Wicks shares his new recipe book Protein in 15, which is out now! Comedian Romesh Ranganathan tells us about his West End debut, Woman in Mind at London’s Duke Of York's theatre and what to expect in the new season of Rob and Romesh Vs! Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listener…

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The one with Jamie Oliver 17:43

1M ago17:43

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Chef and restaurateur Jamie Oliver shares recipes from his newest cook book Eat Yourself Healthy, which is out now. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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Julia Gets Wise with Annie Leibovitz 58:30

1M ago58:30

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In this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with visionary 76-year-old photographer Annie Leibovitz for a conversation about ambition, aging and the strange magic of being truly seen: both on camera, and in life. They dig into Annie’s relentless eye for detail and how motherhood rewired her creative instincts. Plus Julia speaks with her 91-ye…

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The one with Walton Goggins & Kate Winslet 1:00:40

1M ago1:00:40

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Hollywood actor Walton Goggins pops in to tell us what to expect in season 2 of Fallout, set to premiere on Amazon Prime on 17th December. The amazing Kate Winslet shares her directorial debut Goodbye June, which hits cinemas on 12th December and Netflix on Christmas Eve. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laugh…

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The one with Adam Sandler & George Clooney 10:15

1M ago10:15

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Hollywood legends Adam Sandler & George Clooney talk to Tequila Tilly about their new film Jay Kelly, which is out on Netflix this Friday. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

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The one with Dr Rangan Chatterjee & The Happy Pear 19:45

1M ago19:45

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The rip-roaring Dr Rangan Chatterjee tells us his very special guest he had on his podcast, Feel Better, Live More. The Happy Pear are live from Birmingham airport whilst on route to the Good Food Show telling us how their 100KM run across the Sahara desert as part of the Ultra 4 Charity event went. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every m…

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The one with Richard Osman 31:33

1M ago31:33

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International bestseller Richard Osman flips through his latest Thursday Murder Club Mystery, The Impossible Fortune, which is out now. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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20. Lullaby Horses for Sleepy Babies 6:10

1M ago6:10

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Snuggle your baby or toddler close, while you softly lull them into sleepiness with our foot-patting rhyme, Shoe a Little Horse. Then sing or hum them to sleep with the hauntingly beautiful old lullaby, All the Pretty Little Horses. Lullabies are as much a comfort for ourselves, as they are for our little ones. On one of those sleep-deprived nights…

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The one with Madness & Dan Houser 45:32

1M ago45:32

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The magnificent Madness are on the Stool of Rock to tell us all about their new compilation album Hit Parade. Video game producer and creator of Grand Theft Auto Dan Houser shares his new book, A Better Paradise. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your…

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Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Ruth Reichl 59:19

1M ago59:19

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Because Thanksgiving is basically Ruth Reichl season (the holy trinity of food, family, and feelings) we’re serving up a rerun of Julia’s lovely conversation with her from Season 1. On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia gets enlightened by 77-year-old food writer, magazine editor, and author Ruth Reichl. From her infamous New York Times review of…

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The one with Jamie Lee Curtis & Hugh Bonneville 52:04

1M ago52:04

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The incredible Hollywood icon Jamie Lee Curtis pops by to tell us about her new film, Ella McCay, which hits cinemas on Friday 12th December. Friend of the show, Hugh Bonneville tells us about his new play Shadowlands, which opens in February at London’s Aldwych Theatre. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs…

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The one with Andy Wilman 38:56

1M ago38:56

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TV producer Andy Wilman flips through his book, Mr Wilman’s Motoring Adventure, which is out now. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Alice Waters 59:19

1M ago59:19

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As we ease into Thanksgiving week, we’re bringing back Julia’s beautiful conversation with Alice Waters from last year, a chance to revisit her ideas about food, care and community. On today’s episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia welcomes 81-year-old legendary chef, author, and farm-to-table pioneer Alice Waters. They discuss Alice’s incredible career a…

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The one with David Walliams & Darren Gough 41:48

2M ago41:48

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Friend of the show David Walliams flips through the pages of his new book, Bot and his first ever Christmas book Santa & Son which are both out now! Cricket legend Darren Gough tells us all about talkSPORT’s Ashes coverage and his new podcast, How to Win The Ashes! Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with …

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The one with Billy Bob Thornton 29:13

2M ago29:13

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Hollywood superstar Billy Bob Thornton spills the beans on the new season of Landman on Paramount+ with new episodes every Sunday! Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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The one with The Wonder Foundation & Olly Smith 33:21

2M ago33:21

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To celebrate The National Lottery's 31st birthday Chris speaks to Carmen Gonzalez and Raphaella Gabrasading from the Wonder Foundation about all of the brilliant work they do for women and girls and how £20,000 of funding which they applied for can help them for future projects. The wonderful wine expert Olly Smith pops by to chat to us all about h…

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19. Rocking the Golden Boat Merrily Down the Stream 6:50

2M ago6:50

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We’re rocking you and your little one over the silvery sea in our playrhyme, The Golden Boat, and with our playsong, Rock Rock Rock my Boat. Both games support that stage in a little baby’s development, when they’re preparing themselves to manage that rollover from lying on their back to lying on their front. And these games work in different ways …

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Julia Gets Wise with Roz Chast 1:12:02

2M ago1:12:02

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Julia sits down with 70-year-old New Yorker cartooning legend Roz Chast, whose humor and unforgettable illustrations Julia has adored for decades. They dive into Roz’s anxieties, obsessions, and the worldview behind her award-winning memoir “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?” Roz chats about raising kids through constant worry, caring fo…

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The one with Melanie Zanetti & David McCormack (Bluey's Chilli & Bandit) 19:39

2M ago19:39

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This Christmas Tuesday, Chris speaks to actor Melanie Zanetti and singer David McCormack (a.k.a Bluey's Mum, Chilli and Bluey's Dad, Bandit) on their theatre tour Bluey’s Big Play! Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play …

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The one with John Cleese 33:39

2M ago33:39

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The hilarious John Cleese has us chuckling with his new book Fawlts & All, which is out now, and brings news of the UK tour of Fawlty Towers - The Play. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Aca…

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The one with Ben Shephard 30:19

2M ago30:19

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Brilliant Ben Shephard chats about his brand new podcast, 'The Business Men' that he presents with Joel Dommett. The podcast follows them creating a men's skincare brand from scratch. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Pl…

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The one with Donna Ashworth & Jon Waring 40:12

2M ago40:12

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Poet Donna Ashworth flicks through the pages of her new book 'Joy Chose You.' And Lotto winner Jon Waring recalls the moment he realised he had won nearly £4 million. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio."…

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The one with Josh Pais, Marie Forleo, Vince Gilligan & Rhea Seehorn 1:00:02

2M ago1:00:02

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Power couple Josh Pais and Marie Forleo flick through the pages of Josh's new book 'Lose Your Mind.' Creator of Breaking Bad Vince Gilligan and amazing actress Rhea Seehorn spill the beans on their brand new Apple TV series 'Pleribus.' Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest…

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18. Splish Splash Splosh 6:53

2M ago6:53

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Pop a pretend soap bubble on baby’s nose with our playrhyme, Bubble, and for the serious business of getting baby bathed, we have our playsong, Splish Splash Splosh, in this episode of Playsongs Playtime. Our 5-minute guided interactive play session is a perfect companion to a pretend bath or a real bath. So here’s the soap to wash your hands, now …

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Julia Gets Wise with Jane Curtin 59:35

2M ago59:35

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Today on the premiere episode of our new season, Julia sits down with 78-year-old comedy icon and Saturday Night Live original cast member, Jane Curtin. They reminisce about the 50th anniversary celebration of SNL and the enduring friendships Jane formed with the women of that first cast. Jane shares the story of meeting her husband of 50 years, Pa…

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The one with Gurinder Chadha 27:22

2M ago27:22

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Super talented director Gurinder Chadha talks all about her brand new Christmas film 'Christmas Karma' and dives into the process of producing it and working with Hollywood royalty. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play…

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The one with Adam Richman & Michelle Monaghan 52:08

2M ago52:08

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The amazing Adam Richman chats about his brand new TV show 'Adam Richman Eats Italy.' And actress Michelle Monaghan pops by to talk about her new film ‘The Family Plan 2.’ Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Ra…

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The one with Edgar Wright 30:28

2M ago30:28

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Fantastic filmmaker Edgar Wright discusses all the details around his brand new Sci-Fi/Adventure film 'The Running Man.' Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

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The one with Simon West, Arwel Richards & Santa Sax 21:49

2M ago21:49

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Royal Engineer Veteran Simon West tells us his story about how the National Lottery funded project Combat Stress has helped him. Businessman Arwel Richards talks about what to expect from the auction at this years NEC Classic Motor Show. And to celebrate world saxophone day, Santa Sax pops by to tell us his story and play a tune. Join Chris and the…

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The one with Sir Gareth Southgate & Kirsty Gallagher 33:51

2M ago33:51

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England footballing royalty Sir Gareth Southgate flips though his new book 'Dear England: Lessons in Leadership' and recalls some of the best stories. Author, and Soul and Moon Mentor, Kirsty Gallagher talks about the Super Beaver Moon and the effects it could have on us across the day. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6…

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17. A Spoonful of Sweet Potatoes 9:12

2M ago9:12

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We’ve a delicious musical menu of interactive play for you and your baby or toddler in this episode of Playsongs Playtime. For a tempting starter we have our playrhyme, Spoons, and for our main course we have our playsong, Sweet Potatoes. This is mealtime fun you can have together even before your baby’s weaned. No time too soon to tap a tune on a …

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The one with Rick Stein 16:21

2M ago16:21

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TV Chef Rick Stein shares all the details from his brand new cookbook 'Rick Steins Christmas' by explaining some of the recipes and the stories behind them. Rick also brought Chris and The Class Behind The Glass mince pies he had baked. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greates…

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The one with David Duchovny & Billy Billingham 52:23

2M ago52:23

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Amazing actor David Duchovny spills the beans on his brand new thriller 'Malice' out on Amazon Prime on the 14th November. He also chats about his writing and music career. The SAS' brilliant Billy Billingham gives us all the details of his brand new book 'Further' along with some incredible stories from his time serving in the SAS as well as filmi…