Best Clara Amfo Podcasts (2024)

1
Billy Monger’s road to motorsport, a TV career and embracing life after amputation. 33:49

8d ago33:49

33:49

Racing driver Billy Monger enjoys the passenger seat for once, as he journeys with Alex Legouix through Sussex and Surrey in a Toyota C-HR GR Sport. Billy shows us the places which shaped him, reveals whether he will return to racing and shares how he is striving to change motorsport. The trip starts in Charlwood, the village where he grew up. We v…

1
Caitlin and Leah’s road to TikTok fame, marriage and pregnancy. 36:36

13d ago36:36

36:36

It’s a first for Show on the Road as we take a married couple out for a drive. Heavily pregnant Caitlin Sheil and Leah Joseph join us for a ride in a VW Camper van around Ilford and Chigwell, to the east of London. They reveal how their TikTok careers blossomed and its impact on their lives. They also talk openly about parenting, their experiences …

1
Roman Kemp’s road to Capital Radio, dealing with grief & a football obsession 36:41

1M ago36:41

36:41

Broadcaster Roman Kemp kicks off series two with a tour around Hertfordshire. Roman hitches a ride with us from Elstree studios as he shares some behind the scenes Eastenders stories, discusses his passion for football at Arsenal’s training ground and we drive past the spot where Roman’s sure he saw a UFO. Also, find out why Roman is being driven a…

1
Series 2 Trailer 1:44

2M ago1:44

1:44

Series 2 is launching on July 3rd and we can’t wait for you to meet our new passengers. Our first guest will be broadcaster Roman Kemp. Make sure you’re following us, so you don’t miss his or any future episodes. Also, this year you will be able to watch every episode in full here. Here’s a taster of what’s coming up… The series is a Fresh Air Prod…

1
Poppy O’Toole’s road to TikTok, cooking & all things potato 43:45

1y ago43:45

43:45

TikTok potato queen Poppy O’Toole takes us on a tour of the villages around Bromsgrove where she grew up. She tells us where her food obsession started, how she begged her way into her first kitchen and how she first reached a million views on TikTok. Poppy even brought some snacks along for the ride! We matched Poppy with a cute little Smart ForTw…

1
Gorka Márquez’ road to professional dancing, Strictly & meeting his fiancé 41:57

1y ago41:57

41:57

Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Marquez takes us on a tour of Manchester and Bury, his adopted home. We find out where he discovered his passion for dance, hear stories from behind the curtain at Strictly, and learn how his 6am gym sessions helped him fall for his fiancé, Gemma Atkinson. We had a lot of fun matching Gorka with a beautifull…

1
Paul Brunson’s road to UK residency, meeting Oprah & becoming the relationship expert 44:14

1y ago44:14

44:14

Married at First Sight and Celebs Go Dating relationship expert, Paul Brunson, takes us on a tour of his adopted home city of London. He spills all the details on how Oprah Winfrey changed his life, the incident that made his family decide to move to the UK, why he left finance to become a relationship expert, and his proud Jamaican heritage. Paul …

1
Clara Amfo’s road to Strictly, DJing & dealing with loss 48:14

1y ago48:14

48:14

DJ Clara Amfo shows Alex around her home city of London, sharing stories of her Ghanaian heritage, developing a love of music from family car journeys, solo cinema trips and how a visit to the Science Museum led her to radio. We matched Clara with an all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E for the drive to Brixton Market, Genesis Cinema, KOKO music venue …

1
Francis Bourgeois’ road to trainspotting, TikTok & rise to fame 43:56

1y ago43:56

43:56

Trainspotting TikTok sensation, Francis Bourgeois, takes us to his university town of Nottingham, the place he first felt he could truly express his passion for trains. He talks about his incredible rise to fame, his love of electronic music and how trampolining with his brother inspired that famous camera angle. Francis was ecstatic when we matche…

1
Iain Stirling’s road to Love Island, comedy & where it all began 58:31

1y ago58:31

58:31

Iain Stirling takes Alex around his adopted home city of London reminiscing about working the comedy circuit, his time at CBBC, taking part in Task Master and writing for Love Island. We matched Iain with a classic 1972 MGB GT (now converted to electric!). The drive takes us from Tattershall Castle Comedy club to the BBC TV Centre, past Iain’s loca…

1
Jodie Cariss on Transforming the Face of Therapy and Learning from Anxiety 39:52

1y ago39:52

39:52

Jodie Cariss, the founder of Self Space, tells Jordan and Liz how she is showing up in the mental health space. Having 18 years experience as a therapist, Jodie is forging a new frontier in counselling with her business. Self Space adopts a ‘drop in therapy’ model with in-person locations, across the UK, that you can show up to and meet with a prof…

1
Jill Scott’s road to becoming a Lioness, life outside football & running a business 1:03:42

1y ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Jill Scott tours her adopted home of Manchester, telling Alex about her rise to become a Euro-winning Lioness, the early days of driving from Sunderland to training sessions at Everton, her love of the theatre, and why she’s now helping run a coffee shop. We matched Jill with her dream car – a Mercedes-Benz G-Class – and took her on a journey from …

1
Caroline Rush on Transforming the Fashion Industry and Supporting A New Generation Of Talent 35:00

1y ago35:00

35:00

Caroline Rush, the Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council, tells Jordan and Liz how she is showing up in the fashion industry to create a diverse landscape with plenty of opportunities for up-and-coming designers. Caroline shares how she transitioned from PR Consultant to CEO, she reveals how Queen Elizabeth II ended up making a surprise ap…

1
Scarlett Moffatt’s road to Gogglebox, family-life & baby cravings 50:06

1y ago50:06

50:06

Scarlett Moffatt tells Alex about her journey to fame, overcoming school bullies, how she ended up on Gogglebox, and her ongoing pregnancy as she takes us on a tour of her beloved County Durham, with some surprises along the way. We matched Scarlett with an original Rover 25 – the car her boyfriend Scott drove when they were teenagers. Her journey …

1
Roxie Nafousi on Battling Toxic Positivity and How Manifesting Works 45:48

1y ago45:48

45:48

Roxie Nafousi is a Sunday Times double best-selling author thanks to her acclaimed books on manifestation, as well as a renowned self-development coach and inspirational speaker – and after this episode, you’ll definitely understand why. Roxie speaks candidly to Liz and Jordan about growing up as an Iraqi Muslim in a predominantly white area, how e…

1
Sharmadean Reid on Collective Power, Ambition and Mentoring 53:37

1y ago53:37

53:37

Serial entrepreneur Sharmadean Reid is developing the next generation of women in power, and in this episode, she shares with Liz and Jordan the story so far and how she plans to continue dominating the world. Sharmadean reflects on how her matriarchal family shaped her businesses, the common challenges of mentoring and where it fails, plus how she…

1
Let's get this "Show On The Road" 1:18

1y ago1:18

1:18

Welcome to Show on the Road! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Auto Trader

1
Nishma Robb on Genuine Representation and Creating Space 50:47

1y ago50:47

50:47

Nishma Robb is Google’s Senior Director of Brand & Reputation Marketing and the Vice President of WACL (Women in Advertising & Communications Leadership). Nishma is passionate about meaningful representation and wants to set the stage for future talent. Liz and Jordan speak to Nishma about how her busy childhood shaped her work ethic and sense of i…

1
Kate Ferdinand on Blended Families and Destroying the ‘Wicked Stepmother’ stereotype 38:05

1+ y ago38:05

38:05

Host of the Blended podcast and TV personality, Kate Ferdinand, has become a leading voice for blended families after sharing her experience of becoming a stepmum, in her critically acclaimed BBC documentary ‘Rio and Kate: Becoming a Stepfamily’ Kate chats with hosts, Liz and Jordan, about when things got serious with her husband Rio Ferdinand and …

1
Bimini 38:14

1+ y ago38:14

38:14

For the final episode of this wonderful series of This City, I am joined by - let’s be honest - London Royalty. It’s drag superstar, model, published author and recording artist - Bimini Bon-Boulash! Sadiq Khan himself said that they reflect the best of our city, and you’ll absolutely hear that in this episode. From travelling to London as a kid an…

1
Munroe Bergdorf 46:50

1+ y ago46:50

46:50

It’s time for another instalment of This City, and dear listener do I have a treat for you! My guest this episode is the wonderful published author, activist, presenter, model, and DJ Munroe Bergdorf. We talk about SO much…. from fashion faux pas while clubbing in noughties London, to taking public transport as a trans person, her journey from fash…

1
DJ Target 58:56

1+ y ago58:56

58:56

Dear listener, welcome back for another episode of This City, and this week I am delighted to welcome DJ, Broadcaster and Author - DJ Target! Let me tell you, this episode of full of excellent nostalgia, as Target has just wrapped filming the TV adaptation of his excellent book Grime Kids, and we talk about those early days of grime; from the East …

1
Rylan 33:50

1+ y ago33:50

33:50

I am so excited to welcome today’s guest to This City, it is someone who I have been a fan of for the longest time; it’s TV and Radio presenter and all round hun - Rylan! I first fell in love with Rylan during his stint on the X Factor with Sherzy, and I’ve followed his stratospheric career from Big Brother, to daytime TV, BBC Radio, to being a hou…

1
Emer Kenny 36:12

1+ y ago36:12

36:12

My guest today is an incredible actress, writer and show runner - she’s also a 10 out of 10 BABE - it’s Emer Kenny. You might remember Emer from Eastenders, or more recently from Pramface, The Curse, or Karen Pirie; which she not only starred in but she also wrote the adaptation for. In this episode, born and bred Londoner Emer takes us around her …

1
Edward Enninful 28:44

1+ y ago28:44

28:44

Welcome back to another episode of This City - and Happy New Year dear listener! I am, of course, delighted to introduce this weeks guest - my good friend and fellow Ghanaian, he’s a published author and the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue… it’s Edward Enninful! We start at Edward’s first London home in Vauxhall, before moving on to Ladbroke Grove, and th…

1
Kris Hallenga… The Woman Who...Taught us to Coppafeel 12:21

1+ y ago12:21

12:21

It takes a special kind of person to be able to turn personal tragedy into purpose. But that's exactly what Kris Hallenga has done. In this episode, we explore how discovering she had incurable cancer at a young age, led Kris on a path to empowering others to check their chests and advocate for themselves in ways she was unable to.…

1
Shonda Rhimes… The Woman Who… Made TV look like the real world 13:01

1+ y ago13:01

13:01

We all deserve to switch on the TV and see someone who looks like us. In this episode, we tell the story of Shonda Rhimes, a woman determined to make TV shows that reflect the people watching them. Not only has Shonda worked tirelessly for representation, she conquered network television in unprecedented ways.…

1
Loyle Carner 36:55

1+ y ago36:55

36:55

Well, when I say I am once again delighted - I really mean it! On this episode of This City, I talk to rapper, presenter and - as you’ll hear from this podcast - super Dad, it’s Loyle Carner! Not only do Loyle and I cross paths at various music events, he’s been in on my radio show countless times, but he’s also my neighbour, and I often catch him …

1
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce…The Woman Who...Became a champion 12:54

1+ y ago12:54

12:54

Underdog stories are nothing new. But watching those who have been underestimated, exceed all expectations never gets old. In this episode, we explore the story of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and her journey from a young, inexperienced sprinter to becoming one of the most decorated female athletes the world has ever seen.…

1
Candice Brathwaite 50:04

1+ y ago50:04

50:04

Hello dear listener, and welcome back for another trip around beautiful London! This week I am joined by the incredible Candice Brathwaite. Where to start…! Candice is a writer (of not one, not two, but THREE bestsellers), a mother, a wife, a content creator - she is the OOTD queen; and one of South London’s finest! I LOVED chatting to Candice, we …

1
Jill Nalder… The Woman Who... Cared when no one else did 13:19

1+ y ago13:19

13:19

In what can often be a cold world, those who put themselves on the line to provide love and warmth to others are a real gift. In this episode, we share the story of actress and activist Jill Nalder. When the devastation of the AIDS epidemic in the 80s and 90s was unfolding around her, Jill found the compassion to care for her friends and even stran…

1
Big Zuu 43:31

1+ y ago43:31

43:31

Dear listener, I am SO excited to be back with this brand new series of This City, and I am even more excited to welcome this season’s first guest…. it’s musician, presenter, chef extraordinaire - Big Zuu. In this episode he takes me on a journey from his first home with his mum in West London, to his early job at Nando’s in central, some of the un…

1
Welcome Back To This City... 1:16

1+ y ago1:16

1:16

Welcome back to a brand new series of This City! I am so excited to be back, and with some incredible guests including the multi-talented Big Zuu, writer and OOTD-Queen Candice Brathwaite, and actor and screenwriter Emer Kenny - plus SO many more! Subscribe or follow to make sure you don’t miss a thing!…

1
Una Marson... The Woman Who... Amplified Caribbean voices 12:30

1+ y ago12:30

12:30

Sometimes those who pave the way for others are not as well remembered as they should be, with many standing upon their shoulders without even realising it. In this episode, we explore the story of Una Marson, a woman who found herself achieving numerous 'firsts' in her career as a writer, broadcaster and activist.…

1
Isabella Springmuhl Tejada... The Woman Who... Turned a no into a yes 10:34

2y ago10:34

10:34

When one door closes, another opens, often revealing even better opportunities than the first. In this episode we share the story of Isabella Springmuhl Tejada, who found her passion for fashion as a little girl, and went on to exceed the expectations of all those who doubted her.By Radio Wolfgang, an Auddy company

1
Wangari Maathai… The Woman Who.. Planted 30 million trees 13:38

2y ago13:38

13:38

When we disrupt nature, we disrupt balance, which can change ecosystems for years to come. Someone who knew just how delicate that balance could be, was Wangari Maathai. In this episode we hear about how an unassuming fig tree led to Wangari finding purpose, which would not only change her life, but the lives of many for years to come.…

1
Lauren Child… The Woman Who… Created worlds for children 30:41

2y ago30:41

30:41

From Clarice Bean to Charlie and Lola. With every character and story Lauren Child has written, she has created worlds that celebrate the experiences of childhood. In this special episode of The Woman Who, Clara Amfo is joined in the studio by Lauren to talk about her approach to writing, where her inspiration comes from, and why art and stories ar…

1
Reni Eddo-Lodge…The Woman Who…Stopped talking to white people about race. 12:26

2y ago12:26

12:26

Even the most uncomfortable conversations need to be faced head on. In this episode we explore how an award winning journalist and author did just that. Reni Eddo-Lodge played an integral part in making Britain confront its issues around race. Observing racial dynamics from an early age, Reni bravely puts herself on the line as she continues to shi…

1
Tolu Coker - The Woman Who… Designs with purpose 13:03

2y ago13:03

13:03

The fashion industry is in need of a shake up, and only those who think outside the box will be able to lead it into a more sustainable future. In this episode we hear the story of Tolu Coker, one of the most exciting talents taking the industry by storm. As well as drawing influence from her roots, Tolu uses her work to tell the story of people, a…

1
Sharmadean Reid - The Woman Who…Raised up Other Women..by Fenwick 13:20

2+ y ago13:20

13:20

From the age of 10 Sharmadean knew what she wanted to be when she grew up: a woman who was in charge of her own destiny. Fast forward 20 years and now as a seasoned businesswoman and founder of the wildly successful female networking platform, The Stack World, Sharmadean has not only found her calling, she’s helping thousands of women to find their…

1
Lilian Bland - The Woman Who…Flew to Great Heights..by Fenwick 12:00

2+ y ago12:00

12:00

At the turn of the century, whilst wealthy women were preoccupied with socially acceptable pursuits such as needlework and gossip, Irish journalist Lilian Bland was busy hunting, fishing, practising jujitsu…and building her own plane. In this episode we uncover how a postcard from her uncle inspired the unconventional and fearless Lilian to constru…

1
Vivienne Westwood - The Woman Who…Pioneered Punk..by Fenwick 12:53

2+ y ago12:53

12:53

From working class primary school teacher to international fashion icon, Westwood’s rebellious style has made her a defining force of British style and culture for over 50 years. In this episode we’ll discover how Westwood burst onto the scene with her shop SEX in late 70s and how her provocative designs helped to define the punk scene, eventually …

1
Ellen Terry - The Woman Who...Took Centre Stage..by Fenwick 12:55

2+ y ago12:55

12:55

Ellen Terry was the most celebrated actress of her age. Starting as a child actress in the late 1800s Ellen went on to steal the limelight in dozens of theatre productions in the UK and America. Terry was a leading lady for over 30 years but her private life was almost as colourful as her professional one. In this episode we explore the remarkable …

1
Margaret Busby - The Woman Who…Gave Writers a Voice..by Fenwick 12:28

2+ y ago12:28

12:28

In 1960s London, the publishing industry was a closed shop until Margaret Busby came along and started making waves. In this episode we discover the remarkable story of Britain’s first black female publisher who after meeting her business partner at a party, set up the A&B publishing house, and went on to launch the careers of dozens of writers, an…

1
Helena Normanton - The Woman Who…Changed the Courts..by Fenwick 13:08

2+ y ago13:08

13:08

As one of the first female barristers in the 1920s, Helena Normanton blazed a trail through the courts. The first woman to lead a case at the high court, the first woman to obtain a divorce for her client, the first to prosecute a murder trial. And in this episode we discover how Helena’s achievements improved the lives of generations of women desp…

1
Stacey Dooley on Fear, Perspective and Balance 47:07

2+ y ago47:07

47:07

Stacey Dooley first appeared on our screens as a teen on the BBC’s 2008 docu-series ‘Blood, Sweat and T-shirts’. Since then, Stacey has gone on to become one of the UK’s most recognised and well respected factual documentary-makers - work so prolific that she was awarded an MBE for her services to broadcasting. Over the last 14 years, she’s added m…

1
Ruth Hansom - The Woman Who….Cooked Off the Competition..by Fenwick 12:46

2+ y ago12:46

12:46

Cookery and competition aren’t easy skills to master but Ruth Hansom has perfected both in her brief but stellar cooking career. In this episode we’ll be turning up the temperature as we explore the rise of one of Britain’s youngest cooking prodigies: from cookery contests as a teenager to working at the Ritz, creating ‘makeaways’ during the pandem…

1
Katie Piper OBE on Independence, Faith and Human Spirit 49:28

2+ y ago49:28

49:28

Katie Piper OBE is a best-selling international author, inspirational speaker, TV presenter and charity campaigner. Katie is also the host of award-winning podcast Extraordinary People, the founder of The Katie Piper Foundation, a BBC Radio 2 host and presenter on Songs of Praise. In this episode, Katie opens up to Liz and Jordan about turning her …

1
Daphne Oram - The Woman Who…Made Music Electronic..by Fenwick 14:02

2+ y ago14:02

14:02

Without Daphne Oram, most of the music we hear today would not exist. Through her ground breaking sound experiments working as a BBC Studio Engineer in the 1950s Daphne became the founding mother of electronic music. And in this episode we discover how a mystical experience set her on the path to musical greatness and how the establishment resisted…

1
Amanda de Cadenet on Opportunity, Integrity and Responsibility 48:38

2+ y ago48:38

48:38

Amanda de Cadenet started her broadcast career at just 15 years old, hosting one of the biggest live music shows in the UK. But rising to fame at a young age evoked a traumatic experience with the British press, instigating her move to the US at 19. Amanda navigated being a young mother and overcoming addiction and is a luminous example of recovery…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Clara Amfo Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide