On Mental Health Awareness week, actor and stand-up comedian Joe Tracini opens up to Zoe about his experience of living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and his lifelong battle with mental illness. Content warning: Discussion of suicide and adult themes. Find more information and support on the BBC’s Action Line website.…

How does World Wildlife Fund affect positive change in sustainable packaging? Did you know the WWF is working hard with their over 5,000,000 members to improve our planet? https://www.worldwildlife.org/ World Wildlife Fund: Twitter @World_Wildlife LinkedIn – World Wildlife Fund Erin Simon: Twitter: @SustainableErin LinkedIn: Erin Simon Check out ou…

From cupcakes to questionable merch... EVERYTHING was up for discussion when this trio stopped by for a memorable Friends Round Friday in April 2023. Zoe chats to WHAM's Andrew Ridgeley, music sensation Jessie Ware and the one and only Clive Myrie!By BBC Radio 2

Register to Attend: https://www.londonpackagingweek.com/ Register to WIN! https://lpw-innovation-awards.cfp.lineup.ninja/respond/9f3a09da-66d6-41c0-945f-377d64aff81a/cfp/c0466ebf-ce60-4068-a5af-248324e79aca Why is London Packaging Week such an important show? How do I enter to win an award at the event for my packaging? Why is sustainable packaging…

Enter the Awards here: https://www.iopp.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1 And be sure to apply for membership at IOPP How can you network and grow your potential in packaging? who can you reach out to for that new opportunity? Why are Ameristar Awards so prestigious? Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com…

How is this 350 year old company on the cutting edge of specification management? What are they using Specright for and is it improving their system? https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-f-8ba80081/ https://www.saint-gobain.com/en https://specright.com/ Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ https://specrig…

Revisiting a top tier Friends Round Friday from February 2023. Zoe sits down for a hilarious and heartfelt chat with Richard E. Grant, Helena Bonham Carter and John Bishop.By BBC Radio 2

Buy Your Tickets for The Sustainable Packaging Summit: https://www.packagingsummit.earth/2024/4830292 Buy Your Tickets for SPC Amsterdam: https://spcengage.com/series/spc-engage-2024-Overview/landing_page How can we all get together and learn from each other about the future of sustainable packaging? Did you know Packaging Europe and the SPC will c…

What if water could be free? https://www.freewater.io/ What if all food could be free? They have already shipped 350,000 bottles at no charge to the customer while building water wells in areas that didn't have access to water. https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-cliffords-3155247a/ Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagin…

Another chance to hear a hilarious Friends Round Friday from April 2023. Zoe chats to the legendary Donny Osmond, popstar Rita Ora and comedian Tom Davis!By BBC Radio 2

https://www.xpressreg.net/register/npex0524/landing.asp Sign up today using code: CORY for a free ticket! What's the largest trade show about plastic in North America? Did you know over 55,000 people are expected to attend? Actual recycling on site! The National Plastics Expo Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsol…

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Dodgy accents and reality TV… It’s another chance to hear a Friends Round Friday from the Breakfast Show archive, from January 2023. Zoe chats to an awesome trio of Rupert Grint, Claire Foy, plus the hilarious birthday boy Iain Stirling!By BBC Radio 2

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Two titans of comedy and a gargantuan of greengrocery join Zoe for a hysterical Friends Round Friday!By BBC Radio 2

https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismbradley/ Award winning product Jarbot inventor Chris Bradley and I discuss how important this concept could be for a more circular future. What if packaging could be reusable? https://sustainablepackaging.org/engagement/spc-innovator-awards/ Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging…

Sharp-suited and colossally proportioned… The legendary Bill Nighy chats about his latest film 'The Beautiful Game', his love for football and his acting breakthrough.By BBC Radio 2

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"Wear latex at least once a week" Here's another chance to hear a classic Friends Round Friday from January 2023. Zoe chats to legendary Star Trek actor George Takei, plus Carol Vorderman and Josh Widdicombe join the fun.By BBC Radio 2

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A year on from his passing, here’s another chance to hear Zoe’s last on-air chat with Paul from her Radio 2 Breakfast Show in October 2022.By BBC Radio 2

Bish Bash BOOSH! Noel Fielding joins Zoe for a nostalgic chat about The Mighty Boosh, his latest role as Dick Turpin, musical inspirations, and what life’s like as an unofficial Claudia Winkleman lookalike!By BBC Radio 2

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Who you gonna call? It's another crackin' line up of guests on Friends Round Friday, including Ghostbusters fun and a very special reunion!By BBC Radio 2

“Someone get some spoons!” Zoe chats to Olivier Award winning actress, Imelda Staunton, about playing the title role in the upcoming West End production of 'Hello Dolly'. Plus, Imelda has an unexpected announcement!By BBC Radio 2

https://pentawards.com/live/en/page/home Deadline EXTENDED! APPLY BY the 28th of March 2024 How has the Pentawards by Easyfairs made a huge impact on the world of packaging design and sustainability? Did you know they have over 2,000 entries from over 60 countries? Will you be at the Gala event in London in October? https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam…

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“Maaaaan, I feel like a woman!” After it was announced that Shania Twain will play the Legends slot at Glastonbury 2024, here’s another chance to hear an iconic Friends Round Friday from September 2022. Plus, David Tennant takes on a classic Shania track in an unmissable episode from the archive!By BBC Radio 2

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Another chance to hear Zoe's Oppenheimer takeover on Friends Round Friday, from July 2023. Zoe’s joined in the studio by Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Matt Damon!By BBC Radio 2

Raw eggs and ham… Zoe sits down to talk to an international superstar DJ and Producer, and there’s a surprising revelation… Plus, to celebrate the release of his song 'Lovers In A Past Life' with Rag'n'Bone Man... Calvin hears your stories of why you left your past lovers.By BBC Radio 2

A first of its kind dissolvable packaging for tampons and more! Also the worlds first pain relieving tampon from Daye! What if packaging could be flushed along with the tampon? How can packaging be disposed of without a garbage can? Connect with SmartSolve and Alex here: https://www.smartsolve.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-abbott-%F0%9F%8C%…

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracysutton/ https://root-innovation.com/ How do we get to the Root of the issue in sustainable packaging? Is reusable packaging scalable in different markets? Can we take a more wholistic approach to packaging? Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ https://specright.com/ ht…

Three Welsh wonders join Zoe on St David's Day for a Eurovision filled Friends Round FridayBy BBC Radio 2

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobrhall/ How did Jake gain a following of over 70,000 on LinkedIn? As a full time industry advocate and keynote speaker what is his favorite part of his job? What do his 3 robot dogs do to help the industry? Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ https://specright.com/ htt…

Michael McIntyre, Josh Widdicombe and Keeley Hawes join Zoe for another Friends Round FridayBy BBC Radio 2

https://earthfirstfilms.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/zack-leimkuehler-2b08a432/ Is the future of sustainable packaging compostable? what if you could compost your sachet easily? Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ https://specright.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1329820053/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin…

No bras and homemade chutney… Another chance to hear a hilarious Friends Round Friday from the archive, first aired in September 2023. Zoe’s joined in the studio by pop sensation Kylie Minogue, This Country’s Daisy May Cooper, plus entrepreneur and Dragon Steven Bartlett!By BBC Radio 2

"Chivalry: An Ideal Whose Time Has Come Again" is a new book by George of Cappadocia. We discuss his writings and what it means to be a man. We discuss "Bronze Age Mindset", Christianity, and much more. Follow him on X (Twitter) @ChivalryGuild Buy the book at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTV5T2HZ?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520…

What is Recyda? https://www.recyda.com/ How can this software help you be more sustainable? Is that material recyclable? Are you ready for the European regulations? Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ https://specright.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1329820053/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=corygat …

David Tennant and Mel Giedroyc join Zoe for her final Friends Round Friday in Wogan House.By BBC Radio 2

T.R. Hudson is the author of Automaton and his newest novel “The Perfect and the Wicked”. He is the host of the Cannon Fodder podcast and a member of the Triumvirate behind the Double Dealer magazine. We discuss his latest book, family, bad writing advice, Passage Prize, and much more.

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Zoe sits down by Radio 2's Elton John Piano for a chat with Billy Joel about his life, career, music and performing live. To many, Billy Joel IS, the 'Piano Man'. He's also the man behind 'We Didn't Start The Fire', 'Uptown Girl', 'She's Always A Woman' and so many more... He tells Zoe about how he finds performing live, and talks her through the c…

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A Fab Four join Zoe for her 1000th Breakfast Show, and a jam-packed Friends Round Friday.By BBC Radio 2

https://unwrapthefuture.org/ What is the TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Accelerator? How did seaweed companies win all three top spots? Did you know the Lonely Whale team helped get plastic straws banned in Seattle? Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ https://specright.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/132…

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The bromance you never knew you needed! Romesh Ranganathan and Jay Blades join Zoe for a hilarious Friends Round Friday.By BBC Radio 2