**Season finale** Cracking! Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park joins Genevieve for a special Christmas episode to reminisce about the beginnings of his beloved characters. He talks about the 7-year-long journey it took to make A Grand Day Out, how Gromit originally had a voice and why he'll never make a new extended director's cut. He recalls com…

It's Christmas! What better way to celebrate than to listen again to Genevieve's chat with Aled Jones, the child voice of Christmas in the '80s. ===== Aled joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and explains how he came to sing Walking in the Air, famously associated with the classic 1982 animation The Snowman. He chats about having to…

Pat joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the whirlwind of fun and excitement that was the iconic kids' game show, Fun House. He chats about gunge, getting knocked over by Fun Karts, the pitfalls of working with children and of course the Fun House twins Melanie and Martina. He also explains how despite running for a decade, Fun House only took…

Eddi joins Genevieve to reminisce about her quick rise to fame after Fairground Attraction's debut number one hit Perfect. She talks about how she came to front the band, how she modelled her style on a French resistance fighter and the tempestous relationship that caused the band to be short lived. Eddi explains how she regained her confidence aft…

Genevieve's on her summer holibobs, so the usual trip down memory lane is paused for two weeks - but in the meantime, there's a fourth birthday to celebrate! ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover a…

Brentley joins Genevieve to reminisce about starring in '90s US teen musical sitcom California Dreams. He reveals some of the famous faces he beat to land the role of Matt Garrison, talks about the enduring popularity of the show's songs and explains why he struggled to accept his role as a Saturday morning teen heart-throb. Brentley also discusses…

Valerie joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the hit '80s TV show Fame. She talks about missing out on the original role of Doris in Alan Parker's Oscar-winning version, before landing the part on the small screen - and how the character's issues with body image reflected her own experience in real life. Valerie also chats about "Fame mania" t…

Martin joins Genevieve to reminisce about the heady days of Spandau Ballet when the band was one of the biggest in the world during the 1980s. He chats about being banned by the BBC, his disasterous first meeting with David Bowie and reveals why he doesn't actually play on one the band's biggest hits, True. Martin also explains why he had mentally …

Series 7 of Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did begins next week! Another host of much-loved TV, film and music stars of the 1980s to 2000s, will be joining Genevieve to take you on a trip down memory lane and talk about how their lives unfolded after. Find out who the first guest will be and follow or subscribe now so you don't miss it…

Join Genevieve as she picks out some memorable celebrity guest moments from Season 6 of Celebrity Catch Up. Hear a rare interview with Peter Ostrum - better known as Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - as he reminisces about making the classic film with Gene Wilder. For TV lovers Blue Peter's Yvette Fielding, The Young Ones' N…

To mark the one-year anniversary of Jerry's passing, listen again to what turned out to be the last broadcast interview he recorded before he died a few weeks later on 27 April 2023. ===== Jerry joins Genevieve to reminisce about the beginnings of The Jerry Springer Show and how it became one of the most popular, outrageous and controversial talk s…

Season 6 finale! '90s dance legend Rozalla joins Genevieve to reminisce about the success of her smash hit Everybody's Free (To Feel Good). She talks about her proud legacy of the song, foam parties, '90s fashion and reveals why Michael Jackson ran away from her on tour... Rozalla also talks about dancing with Al Pacino, training as a beauty therap…

Peter joins Genevieve to reminisce about making classic movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and his starring role as Charlie Bucket. He talks about working with Gene Wilder, the problem with everlasting gobstoppers, his burping double and the amazing legacy of the film. Pete explains why he decided to quit acting after making the movie and …

Genevieve stops by to wish everyone a happy new year and reflect on an unbelieveable 2023 for Celebrity Catch Up - filled with award wins, #1 chart positions around the world and more. The pod will return in the new year to continue Season 6 with more nostalgia and more guests talking about how their lives unfolded after that thing they did! ===== …

Deniece joins Genevieve to reminisce about her rise to fame in the '80s alongside her siblings in smash hit pop group Five Star. She talks about growing up in the public eye as a teenager, massive shoulder pads, making history winning a Brit Award and the infamous Going Live! phone-in incident. Deniece also opens up about the backlash the group fac…

Omri joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame first in Dallas and then cult mystery Eerie Indiana. He chats about Larry Hagman, preserving himself in tupperware (who could forget THAT episode!) and explains why Eerie was the most fun set he's worked on. Omri also reveals how he feels about seeing his 15-year-old self on TV every day ever…

Aled joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and explains how he came to sing Walking in the Air, famously associated with the classic 1982 animation The Snowman. He chats about having to deal with constant press speculation and predictions as to when his voice would break and end his career, turning down Johnny Carson and the Queen Mot…

Paul joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and the success of his debut smash hit album, No Parlez. He talks about having to persuade his record company to release his number one hit, Whenever I Lay My Hat, becoming a heart-throb and crimping his hair... (it was the 80s!). Paul also reveals why David Bowie stepped in for him at Live A…

Nigel joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the cult 1980s British comedy The Young Ones. He explains the origins of his character Neil, how he got involved with Band Aid and recalls some of the dangerous stunts on the show - including the time he got injured by a giant chocolate eclair! Nigel also talks about leaving Neil behind, moving into t…

Yvette joins Genevieve to reminisce about her time presenting the iconic British children's TV show Blue Peter. She recalls her disastrous audition, working with the famous Blue Peter pets, reveals the secrets behind "here's one I made earlier" and opens up about her difficult first year on the show which led her to initially resign. Yvette also ex…

Series 6 of Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did begins next week! Once again Genevieve be joined by a host of stars from much-loved TV, film and music of the 1980s to 2000s, to take you on a trip down memory lane and talk about how their lives unfolded after. Find out who the first guest will be and follow or subscribe now so you don't …

Join Genevieve as she picks out some memorable celebrity guest moments from Season 5. Hear '80s pop legend Tiffany reminisce about storming the charts with her debut smash I Think We're Alone Now, as well as Eurovision greats Bucks Fizz (or The Fizz as they're now known) reveal which Tina Tuner hit they originally recorded. '90s fans can hear from …

Genevieve drops by to celebrate Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did's 3rd birthday! Thanks so much to all the guests and to everyone for listening over the past 5 series. Season 6 will be coming soon! ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot…

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Edele and Sinead of B*Witched join Genevieve to reminisce about the group's record breaking success in the late '90s after their debut smash hit C'est La Vie. They talk double denim, having their own singing dolls and explain why they were shocked when they saw their first music video (don't mention the neck tattoo!). The ladies also recall the dif…

Jonathan joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame as a young actor in Jerry Maguire, Stuart Little, The Little Vampire and Like Mike. He chats about the high calibre onscreen parents he's had, explains his freak accident that held up filming on one movie - and reveals why he's not a recipient of one of Tom Cruise's famous Christmas cakes…

** This turned out to be Jerry’s last broadcast interview before he sadly passed a few weeks later. ** Jerry joins Genevieve to reminisce about the beginnings of The Jerry Springer Show and how it became one of the most popular, outrageous and controversial talk shows in TV history. He explains why criticism of the show is elitist, why he's never w…

There's no guest this week after a short notice cancellation, but Genevieve drops by to tease the next guest and shares her own upcoming nostalgia fest. In the meantime, check out the guests from the past four seasons and see what you may have missed! ============= Say hello on social media! You can find the podcast on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or I…

Cheryl Baker and Jay Aston join Genevieve to reminisce about winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1981 and then becoming one of the biggest pop acts of the early '80s. They chat about being trend setters, recall the horrific coach crash they all miraculously survived and open up about the infighting that led to Jay leaving the band - and explain …

Tiffany joins Genevieve to reminisce about her rise to fame at 15 with her debut smash hit I Think We're Alone Now. She talks about initially not being keen on the track, the shopping mall tour and meeting Michael Jackson the week after she knocked him off the number one spot in the Billboard chart... #awkward! Tiffany also talks about the challeng…

Andre joins Genevieve to reminisce about playing much-loved character Bubbles in one of the best TV dramas of all time, The Wire. He reveals why his mum was livid when he first got the part, talks about the time Mark Wahlberg mistook him for a real drug addict - and explains how Samuel L Jackson helped him through a bleak time. Andre also chats abo…

Paul joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame after winning the first series of Britain's Got Talent in 2007. He explains how he fell in love with opera, how he flipped a coin to decide whether to apply for BGT - and why he wasn't happy with his audition that's since been watched more than 250 million times on YouTube. Paul also talks ab…

George joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the original Star Trek series and its subsequent big screen outings. He reveals how he almost missed the audition for his famous role as Sulu, recounts the time he got flashed on set - and explains why he's responsible for co-star Walter Koenig's hatred of sushi. George also explains why he first bec…

Series 5 of Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did begins next week! Once again Genevieve be joined by a host of stars from much-loved TV, film and music of the 1980s to 2000s, to take you on a trip down memory lane and talk about how their lives unfolded after. Find out who the first guest will be and follow or subscribe now so you don't …

Join Genevieve as she picks out some memorable celebrity guest moments from Season 4. Hear '80s movie legends Lea Thompson and Judd Nelson reminisce about making classics Back to the Future and The Breakfast Club, as well as some rock and roll stories from T'Pau's Carol Decker. Satisfy your '90s pop nostalgia courtesy of Anastacia, former Westlife …

Kara joins Genevieve to reminisce about her time on British soap opera EastEnders and talks about some of her more bizarre storylines and how they involved chicken fillets... She also talks about initially turning down Strictly Come Dancing, going on to win the show and explains why her glitterball trophy is now bald. Plus, Kara chats about her cri…

Brian joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame in one of the biggest boybands in the world, breaking the "boyband rules" by getting married and having children, and explains why he decided to leave. He also talks about the fresh start he began in Australia, his foray into TV and why he's been so open in discussing his life. Plus he also …

Carol joins Genevieve to reminisce about T'Pau's rise to fame after their smash debut hit Heart and Soul. She talks about the craziness during the height of their fame - including needing a decoy after concerts, having a fight with The Cure and being bigger than the Beatles. Carol also explains why the band split and opens up about having to deal w…

There's no guest this episode as everyone's away for the summer, but Genevieve drops by to give some shout-outs to some special people. Are you one of them? More guests on the way, so stay tuned! ============= Follow Celebrity Catch Up on Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod or Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast and say hello! And if you'd like to support the …

Anastacia joins Genevieve to reminisce about her rise to fame after her debut smash hit I'm Outta Love. She talks about her struggles trying to fit in the music industry, being blacklisted on US radio, her refusal to take off her glasses and the media's obsession with her breasts. But it was that obsession that saved her life, as Anastacia explains…

Adam joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame on Man v Food and chats about the phenomenon and legacy of the show. He talks about how the food challenges took a toll on his body, dealing with overfamiliar fans, transcendent food experiences and the real reason he stepped away from the show. Plus, Adam explains his love of British footbal…

Darren joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and monster success in Savage Garden before splitting and forging a solo career. In an open and honest chat, he explains why he quietly quit the music industry in 2012 and why he's now ready to take it on again - as his true self. He also talks about being a parent to an Instagram dog, stud…

Judd joins Genevieve to reminisce about making John Hughes' classic 1985 film The Breakfast Club. Hear how he went undercover at a high school with Emilio Estevez for his role and the story behind how his now-iconic fist pump made its way on the screen. Judd also explains why he doesn't like being labelled part of the Brat Pack and gives a searingl…

Kids TV legends Dick & Dom join Genevieve to reminisce about the success of In Da Bungalow in the early Noughties and explain why it ended far too soon. The guys chat about bogies, baby racing and blocking the BBC toilets with creamy muck muck. Dom also talks about the demands to stay looking young, while Rich explains why dementia charities are cl…

Lea joins Genevieve to reminisce about being propelled to fame in some of the most iconic ‘80s films. She opens up about the film she thinks ruined her movie career (spoiler - it's Howard the Duck), bouncing back with her own sitcom and her recent move into directing. Lea also talks about why fish make great pets and reveals an awkward encounter sh…

Genevieve's stopping by to let you know that series 4 of Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did will begin next week! Once again she'll be joined by a host of stars who were involved in much-loved TV, film and music of the 1980s to 2000s, to take you on a trip down memory lane and talk about how their lives unfolded after. Find out who the…

Join Genevieve as she picks out some memorable celebrity guest moments from Season 3. Reminisce about Jurassic Park with Lex herself, as well as '80s hits from Go West and Yazz - and hear some cheeky antics from '90s pop legends Steps and Five. Also hear Sean Maguire and Whigfield open up about some of the difficult times in their lives, find out w…

It's the season 3 finale! Go West's Richard Drummie joins Genevieve to reminisce about the band's early career, their split and subsequent reunion. He talks about working with Sylvester Stallone, elephants - and why the band is still in debt to their record company to this day. Richard also talks about how the King of Wishful Thinking gave Go West …

Sean joins Genevieve to reminisce about his time on Grange Hill and EastEnders before he jetted off to the US to begin his Hollywood career. He explains why he preferred being at Grange Hill than his actual school, the accident that led to his pop career and how he ended up playing Wembley. He also talks about his early Hollywood career in sitcoms,…

Curtis joins Genevieve to reminisce about the start of his career, his early hit singles and why he dismantled his pop career to make the music he wanted. We talk jazz, Sons of Anarchy, life as a touring musician and the real reason he got voted off a celebrity singing show. He also talks about his heart-throb image and how his '90s hair still foll…