White Wine Question Time

Joining us today is a broadcasting legend who has been at the forefront of British journalism for over four decades. From print to radio, and even the mayhem that is live TV, he’s held power to account with his no-nonsense style and unwavering wit: it’s the incomparable Nick Ferrari!In this episode, Nick takes us on a journey through his extraordinary career. From growing up in a newsroom family to shaping British media at The Sun, Sky News, and LBC, he reflects on the lessons learned from the golden days of journalism and the chaos of launching a 24-hour news service. Nick also opens up about balancing a high-profile, high-stress career with fatherhood, his cherished role as a stepdad, and the relationships that have enriched his life both personally and professionally along the way.If you’re yearning for more of him, you can always find Nick on LBC every weekday from 7am!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, in honour of International Men’s Day and World Suicide Prevention Day, we’re revisiting some of our most powerful conversations with some remarkable men who’ve opened up so candidly about their mental health journeys. From breaking stigmas to finding strength in vulnerability, these stories are the epitome of resilience.First, psychotherapist Owen O’Kane reflects on his deeply personal experiences growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles as a gay Irish Catholic man and how opening up to a therapist - an Irish Catholic nun, no less - helped him break free from what he calls the "holy trinity of shame." Next, SAS star Jason Fox shares his transformation from being sceptical of therapy to finding life-changing support through clinical psychology, thanks to the encouragement of a boss during one of his darkest periods. Finally, chart-topping singer Tom Grennan reveals how embracing fitness has been a game-changer for his mental health, giving him not just a new outlook but also a supportive gym community that feels like family.We hope this episode inspires you to start your own conversations. If you’re struggling with your mental health, please call Samaritans for 24/7 emotional support on 116 123.For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today is a man working in rarefied TV air - a presenter, chef, author and personality who captures the public’s attention like few else. It’s the legendary Gino D’Acampo!Gino dials in for a chat about living life to its absolute fullest, from his years wowing diners and entertaining the public from behind stovetops across the world, to inadvertently stumbling in on orgies and changing his middle name to “Sheffield” as part of a chaotic stint on Celebrity Juice.But it’s fair to say that Gino is a more layered, thoughtful man than the public’s perception of him might suggest. Because behind the outlandish court jester everyone has come to love is a savvy businessman, a nurturing father and a philosophical thinker who doesn’t care what show you’re offering or how big the paycheque is - if it encroaches on his principles (or his Sardinian holiday), he’s not interested.Get yourself a copy of Gino's new air fryer cookbook right here! For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of a very special guest on Friday (listen in to find out who it is...) we thought this was the perfect time to celebrate the fabulous range of superstar chefs who have joined us for a chinwag.These three are titans of the industry: Rick Stein chats to us about the rocky start to his career and how sailing around the world opened his eyes - and tastebuds - to things he could never have imagined. We also hear from James Martin and Marcus Wareing about their respective starts in the industry, the values they share and how nothing is a substitute for relentless, persistent, and often stubborn hard work!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today is a man whose voice is at the heart of some of the BBC’s most powerful conversations. He’s an award-winning journalist, interviewer, and radio presenter known for his quick wit, depth, and relentless curiosity: it’s the brilliant Amol Rajan!In this episode, Amol takes us through his fascinating journey from a state school in Tooting to the hallowed halls of Cambridge, reflecting on the mentors who helped shape his career and the tenacity that led him to become the youngest-ever editor of The Independent. He also opens up about the challenges of balancing a demanding broadcasting career with fatherhood, his unique approach to interviews that have drawn icons like Bill Gates, Nile Rodgers and Billie Jean King, and the life-changing impact of losing his father. With humour and heart, Amol shares his philosophy on ambition, resilience, and the joys of family life, offering a glimpse into what drives him both on and off the air.If you’re eager for more, catch Amol on The Today Programme, University Challenge, and his acclaimed BBC interview series.For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we're diving into some of the most unforgettable confessions and astonishing revelations we’ve heard on the show.Join us for a wild hen night story from the Duchess of York, where she and the late Princess Diana found themselves in quite the predicament. We also revisit Ade Edmondson’s candid reflection on his complex relationship with his father, a dynamic that profoundly shaped his own approach to parenting. And, of course, we can’t forget Bez, who shares his most outrageous moment at Glastonbury – a tale that’s guaranteed to leave you astonished!For more laughs, gasps, and heartfelt moments, listen to the full episodes here: Duchess of York, Ade Edmondson, and Bez!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is a pantomime design dandy who's fantastically extra on every level. He's an interior designer and TV personality who has spent almost three decades on screen telling us what to do with our homes: it's Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen! Now in "so-called retirement", Laurence fills his time with about as wide a range of design tasks as possible. He joins us to chat about where those hobbies have taken him, what he's learned from three decades on screen and how he really feels about the design disasters people earnestly credit him for so often! For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With November on the horizon, we're gearing up for another wild season of I'm a Celeb! To celebrate, we're dusting off a fan-favourite episode with none other than the 2015 Jungle Queen herself: the lovely Vicky Pattison! Join us as we dive back into her world of life, love, and all the juicy bits in between.For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is a hugely impressive woman who can turn her hand seamlessly to just about anything: it’s legendary broadcaster and journalist, Vanessa Feltz!We spoke to Vanessa ahead of the release of her deeply personal autobiography - the book she swore she’d never write - about the ups and downs of an amazing professional and personal life. It’s an inspiring, occasionally heartbreaking lesson in resilience, persistence and insisting on having a bloody good time whenever possible!Grab your copy of Vanessa's new autobiography 'Vanessa Bares All' right here! For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re wrapping up Menopause Awareness Month with an inspiring lineup of women who’ve come out the other side!First, Sex and the City creator Candace Bushnell shares how post-menopause is her most empowering chapter yet - and dishes on the new trend of 70-something weddings! Next, Kaye Adams opens up about overcoming her age-phobic past and embracing her 60s with confidence. And finally, the cast of Dun Breedin’ - Julie Graham, Angela Griffin, Denise Welch, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Alison Newman, and Tamzin Outhwaite - reflect on womanhood and offer advice to their younger selves!Loved these chats? Click here to listen to the full episodes now: Candace Bushnell, Kaye Adams and the cast of Dun Breedin!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today is a man whose voice is synonymous with radio greatness and whose charm, sharp wit, and quick humour has made him a favourite on our screens. He knows how to keep an audience hooked: it’s the brilliant Johnny Vaughan!In this episode, Johnny looks back at his time working on The Big Breakfast, reflecting on the challenge of stepping into big shoes and how he quickly made the role distinctly his own. He also shares how he’s built one of radio’s most loyal audiences, navigated the pressures of being one of the BBC’s highest-paid presenters and how some hilarious interviews led to delightfully unexpected friendships with legends like David Bowie and George Michael.If you can’t get enough of him, tune into The 4 to 7 Thang every weekday on Radio X.For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, instead of taking our regular trip down to the cellar, Kate welcomes Lynn and Terry, two White Wine Question Time listeners who bravely share how our menopause series has transformed their relationship in such a difficult life stage.In this candid chat, they reflect on the challenges menopause can bring to our closest relationships, and how, with a little support and allyship, they found a way through. But that’s not all – Kate also catches up with her (and Lynn’s!) personal trainer, Richie, to get expert advice on how exercise during menopause and perimenopause can reduce stress and boost your mood in a time you need it most.You can find the rest of our menopause series here: The Menopause - and what’s next with Tamzin Outhwaite and Dr. Lydia Robertson, Bridging the age gap on Menopause Awareness and World Menopause Day with Lisa Snowdon & Dr. Naomi Potter.If, like Lynn and Terry, our episodes have made a difference to your menopause journey, we’d love to hear your story - drop us a message on Instagram here!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You’ll no doubt recognise today’s guest from some of the biggest shows on British TV over the last two decades - from Peak Practice and Doctor Who to Bancroft and Industry. And if not those, then definitely that insane Boddingtons beer advert in 1994: it’s Sarah Parish!Sarah joins Kate on the show a few years late - she explains everything - for a chat about some of the scarcely believable acting gigs she’s had, how tragedy has shaped her incredible charity work and some of the scrapes she’s gotten herself into while living her life to the absolute fullest!Catch Sarah in the new Paramount+ drama Curfew right here!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, in celebration of Menopause Awareness Month, we’re looking back at a phenomenal conversation we had last year with Lisa Snowden and our favourite menopause expert, Dr. Naomi Potter. Here we get informed, inspired and comforted on all things perimenopause and menopause.You can find the rest of our menopause series here: The Menopause - and what’s next with Tamzin Outhwaite and Dr. Lydia Robertson and Bridging the age gap on Menopause Awareness.If we’ve helped you have a smoother transition into the menopause we’d love to hear your story, so please message us on our instagram here!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest is associated with the most iconic catchphrase of the 1990s, whose distinct eras of presenting and acting across a sixty-year career have made him a true household name across the UK - and tonight Matthew, he’s in Kate’s kitchen: it’s Matthew Kelly!Matthew and Kate discuss how his esteemed career is built on a few simple but important truths. Matthew also reveals all about his (botched) attempt to manifest himself an Oscar, the joys of grandparenting and a relentless commitment to pushing yourself on stage and screen.You can get tickets to see Matthew in the new production of Filumena alongside Felicity Kendal right here!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re revisiting our chat with a man who swapped sold out arenas for the serenity of the countryside. But he's now lighting up the Strictly dancefloor with his uber-talented dance partner Amy Dowden - it's none other than the fabulous JB Gill!In this episode, we ventured out to rural Kent to visit JB and his wife Chloe at their turkey farm, diving into their remarkable journey from fame to farm life and exploring how faith continues to shape their family's path. And yes, we even tackle that burning question: is it Christian to twerk?You're in for a treat!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today is a broadcaster and author who has been a mainstay in the country’s living rooms for over thirty years: it’s the legendary Richard Madeley!Ahead of the release of his new novel, Richard joins us for a chat about how his professional and personal lives have intertwined and morphed over his 50-year career. From nurturing that raw excitement from his first jaunts on the local paper, to hosting some of the biggest TV shows in the UK, all while remaining a devoted family man to Judy, their children and their grandchildren, it’s certainly a life lived to the fullest!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Strictly continues to heat up, we’re throwing it back to our milestone 100th episode featuring a man who's swapped his high-vis jacket and hard hat for a bucket load of sequins - it’s the one and only Nick Knowles!In this episode, Nick walks us through his journey to a downsized life, opens up about the invaluable lessons he’s learned throughout his career, and together, we reflect on the deeply moving shared experience of covering the tragic passing of Princess Diana.Currently, Nick's future on Strictly hangs in the balance as he battles an injury, but here at White Wine Question Time, we’re cheering him on to keep dazzling us on the dance floor!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today is a man whose career has spanned continents and decades, captivating audiences both on-screen and off. He’s an award-winning actor, winemaker, and now a celebrated author: it’s the legendary Sam Neill!One day shy of his 77th birthday, Sam Neill joins us from Vancouver, where he’s filming his latest project, to reflect on his extraordinary life. He shares how he found acting at 30, his passion for producing world-class Pinot Noir, and how he balances life away from Hollywood on his peaceful New Zealand vineyard, where he prefers solitude. Sam also opens up about his battle with cancer - which unexpectedly inspired him to write his memoir - the value of friendship in his life, and his commitment to “not letting the old man in” as he continues to live life to the fullest.If you’re itching to hear more of Sam’s incredible life stories, you can buy his memoir here and if you’re eager to taste some of his award winning wine you can find that right here!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weekend, as Strictly makes its grand return for its 20th year, we’re revisiting our conversation with a man who doesn’t stand still for anyone. First, he was a high-flying director in the city who supplied consultant doctors to the NHS. Then, he had quite the reign as TOWIE’s go-to bad boy, and now he’s entering a new era full of sequins and glitter balls. It's the lovely Pete Wicks!Here, he chats about navigating the challenges of fast fame, his luck with the ladies and, of course, his best mate Sam Thompson!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.