Best Dornan Podcasts (2024)

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Professor Alice Roberts, scientist and broadcaster 36:56

18m ago36:56

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Professor Alice Roberts is one of the most popular science communicators in Britain today. As the presenter of the BBC archaeology programme Digging for Britain, she reveals the underground mysteries of our collective past to millions of viewers. Alice was born in Bristol and developed an interest in science from an early age – examining insects un…

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Friends Round Flashback… with Rupert Grint, Claire Foy and Iain Stirling! 24:18

8m ago24:18

24:18

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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Richard Gadd on Baby Reindeer (2019 Re-Release) 20:50

1d ago20:50

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Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer' creator Richard Gadd had a chat with James and Dan back in 2019 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival when it was first performed as a stage show. Trigger Warning - this episode does contain conversations about abuse and sexual violence. For help and guidance, you can find Survivors Network at survivorsnetwork.org.uk. Learn mor…

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Dungeons and Dragons - Stranger Things 1:29:36

3d ago1:29:36

1:29:36

This episode Lesley and Mark look at the inspiration behind the monsters from the Netflix Show "Stranger Things" How much of an influence Role Playing Game Dungeons and Dragons had on the characters. Mark has actually played the game, Lesley? not so much! Track: "1980S" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.…

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Jenny Sealey, theatre director 34:47

5d ago34:47

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Jenny Sealey has been the artistic director of Graeae Theatre Company since 1997: Graeae is a deaf and disabled-led company and a leader and innovator in accessible theatre. Jenny has directed opera as well as plays, and was the co-director of the 2012 Paralympic opening ceremony. Jenny was born in Nottingham in 1963, the eldest of four sisters. Sh…

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Friends Round Friday... with Alan Carr, Gregg Wallace and Diane Morgan 25:25

6d ago25:25

25:25

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

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Are 'TradWives' Progressive Or A Step Backwards? 19:11

9d ago19:11

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Have you seen the TradWives movement? What do you think? In this episode James and Dan explore whether coming out will always be 'a thing', the boom of the TradWives movement and answer your pressing life dilemmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy James Barr and Dan Hudson

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Dream Walking 1:20:58

10d ago1:20:58

1:20:58

In this episode Lesley and Mark discuss Dream Walking - The apparent ability to share or control some one else's dream. Like Inception ya know? Track: "1980S" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/9HRYCP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Bill Nighy stops by 18:04

10d ago18:04

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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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James Graham, playwright 50:35

11d ago50:35

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James Graham is an award-winning dramatist whose plays include This House, Ink and Dear England starring Joseph Fiennes as the England football manager Gareth Southgate. His acclaimed television productions include Sherwood and Quiz, based on the story of the so-called coughing Major Charles Ingram who was found guilty of cheating on the game show …

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Friends Round Flashback… with George Takei, Carol Vorderman and Josh Widdicombe 25:56

14d ago25:56

25:56

"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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Rita Rae, Lady Rae, lawyer and judge 38:15

23d ago38:15

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The Honourable Lady Rita Rae is a lawyer and judge, and the current Rector of the University of Glasgow. Early in her career she was a rare woman in the heavily male-dominated legal world. She went on to work on many high profile criminal cases over five decades as a solicitor, an advocate and subsequently a judge in Scotland’s Supreme Court. Rita …

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Zoe Remembers Paul O’Grady 14:30

22d ago14:30

14:30

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

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Exploring Trans Love And Identity: 'Close To You' with Elliot Page & Dominic Savage 18:42

23d ago18:42

18:42

James and Dan share a deep conversation with Elliot Page and Dominic Savage, makers of the new film 'Close To You'. Sam (Elliot Page) has a chance encounter with an old friend (Hillary Baack) on his way home to a dreaded family reunion that forces him to confront long-buried feelings. They explore the creative process behind creating this film and …

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When Zoe Met… Noel Fielding 15:22

24d ago15:22

15:22

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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Elementals -Fire and Water 1:00:04

27d ago1:00:04

1:00:04

It's another season of Crystal Myth! yaaaay. We kick off with Elementals -Fire & Water continuing from the last elemental episode Lesley looks at the Salamander the elemental for fire and Mark looks at the Water Elemental which ends up scaring Lesley with his tall tales. We do tend to meander a bit off topic but it's all a bit of a daft laugh in th…

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Sandy Powell, costume designer 36:04

25d ago36:04

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Sandy Powell won her first Academy Award for dressing Joseph Fiennes and Gwyneth Paltrow in Shakespeare in Love, and has since won two more Oscars - along with a further dozen nominations - and three BAFTAs. Her credits range from Gangs of New York for Martin Scorsese to Mary Poppins Returns for Disney, and she's worked with many of the biggest cur…

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Friends Round Friday... with Paul Rudd, Guy Garvey and Ruth Jones 25:21

27d ago25:21

25:21

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

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When Zoe Met… Imelda Staunton 16:05

29d ago16:05

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“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

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I Had To Have Tea With His Mum On The First Date 20:35

1M ago20:35

20:35

What would you do if you had to have tea with someone's mum on the first date? James and Dan are back and in this episode they explore whether online LGBTQ+ inclusivity posts actually do more harm than good... as well as responding to more of your pressing dilemmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ancient Roman Mythology 1:49:59

1M ago1:49:59

1:49:59

Friends! Romans! Listeners! lend us your ears! Mark and Lesley get stuck into Roman Mythology. Track: "1980S" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/9HRYCP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Clive Oppenheimer, volcanologist 38:02

1M ago38:02

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Clive Oppenheimer is a volcanologist, filmmaker and Professor of Volcanology at the University of Cambridge. His research has taken him on expeditions across the world, from Antarctica, where he discovered the camp of Captain Scott’s attempt to reach the South Pole, to Ethiopia where he was held at gunpoint by rebels. Clive was born in London, and …

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Friends Round Flashback… with Shania Twain, David Tennant and Shirley Ballas 19:15

1M ago19:15

19:15

“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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Barbie needed The Gays 18:59

1M ago18:59

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Happy Ken Day! ... But where were the gays in Barbieland? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy James Barr and Dan Hudson

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Cillian Murphy, actor 35:47

1M ago35:47

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Cillian Murphy has received global acclaim for his performance in the title role of Christopher Nolan’s epic film Oppenheimer. He has been nominated for an Oscar, which follows the best actor award he picked up at this year’s Golden Globes. On the small screen he played the Birmingham gangster Thomas Shelby for a decade in the BAFTA-winning Peaky B…

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Friends Round Flashback… with Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Matt Damon 23:24

1M ago23:24

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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

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When Zoe Met… Calvin Harris 17:56

1M ago17:56

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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

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Crystal Hefner's Journey to Freedom: How to find strength after manipulation and control 21:15

1M ago21:15

21:15

Crystal Hefner sheds light on her time at the infamous Playboy Mansion, from the glamour of the mansion to the shadows of manipulation, abuse and control. James and Dan discuss Hugh Hefner's legacy and the dark underbelly of the Playboy empire. From the pressures of maintaining physical perfection to the emotional and financial exploitation. Crysta…

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Mini Episode - Intro to Roman Deities 27:24

2M ago27:24

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Lesley provides a brief introduction to our next topic - Roman Mythology. Track: "1980S" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/9HRYCP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Val Wilmer, writer and photographer 38:32

2M ago38:32

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Val Wilmer has photographed and interviewed many of the most significant musicians of the post-war years, including Duke Ellington, Muddy Waters, Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin and many more. Val grew up in Streatham in South London, where a local record shop helped to nurture her love of music, especially jazz. Her lifelong …

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Introducing… Electoral Dysfunction 14:05

2M ago14:05

14:05

Today, something different – we're bringing you the trailer of an exciting new podcast from Sky called Electoral Dysfunction. Beth Rigby. Jess Philips. Ruth Davidson. With polls suggesting trust in politicians is low, three political powerhouses unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond. Every week, they…

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Friends Round Friday... with Michael Sheen, Paul Whitehouse and Olly Alexander 24:52

2M ago24:52

24:52

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

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Do All Men Reply Like That...? 20:07

2M ago20:07

20:07

Do you find yourself attractive? Would you put your honey where your mouth is and literally taste your own penis? James and Dan are back with a chat about self-image, arousal, and how to navigate intimacy in modern relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy James Barr and Dan Hudson

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Jamie Dornan, actor 36:23

2M ago36:23

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Jamie Dornan is an actor who first came to the attention of television audiences in 2013 when he played serial killer Paul Spector in the BBC series the Fall. Two years later he starred alongside Dakota Johnson in the film Fifty Shades of Grey and went on to play the same part in the rest of the trilogy. In 2022 he was the lead in the BBC drama the…

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Friends Round Friday... with Michael McIntyre, Josh Widdicombe and Keeley Hawes 24:14

2M ago24:14

24:14

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

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Do Gay's Experience 'The Girlfriend Effect'? 20:14

2M ago20:14

20:14

Is the "girlfriend effect" real? Do straight men suddenly get their act together because of their girlfriends? Plus James wants to know if it's okay to filter your pics before sliding into someone's DMs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy James Barr and Dan Hudson

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Glitch in the Matrix? 1:37:14

2M ago1:37:14

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Mark and Lesley discuss glitches in the matrix - are we living in a simulation? or are our brains just glitching? Return of Lesley's Childhood Nightmare "Big Fat Cheeks" and the story of Luke Skywalker's VHS Appendage. Do you have a glitch in the matrix story? share it with us on our Facebook or twitter (X) page. Track: "1980S" Music provided by ht…

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cellist 37:55

2M ago37:55

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason is a cellist who came to international attention when he performed at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018. Still only 24, he has performed at a series of high profile locations including the Hollywood Bowl and Downing Street. Last year he was a soloist at the Last Night of the Proms. Sheku was brought up in Nott…

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Friends Round Flashback… with Kylie Minogue, Daisy May Cooper and Steven Bartlett 23:14

2M ago23:14

23:14

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

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Crazy Celeb Rumours 19:40

2M ago19:40

19:40

James and Dan dive into the absurdity of rumors about Prince's alleged rib removal and an MP's peculiar habit. Plus what is docking? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy James Barr and Dan Hudson

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Guli Francis-Dehqani, Church of England Bishop 36:58

2M ago36:58

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The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani is the Bishop of Chelmsford. She also sits in Parliament as a Lord Spiritual and last year she played a prominent role in the Coronation, administering Holy Communion to the King and Queen. She was born in Isfahan, central Iran, the youngest of four children to Hassan Dehqani-Tafti, the first ethnic Iranian Angli…

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Friends Round Friday... with David Tennant and Mel Giedroyc 23:56

2M ago23:56

23:56

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

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Ep. 21 - Tara McKenzie and Adelaide’s Brushtail Possums 28:48

2M ago28:48

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Are possum parties disrupting your slumber? We sit down with Tara McKenzie, a PhD student from the University of Adelaide, and delve into the nocturnal antics of urban brushtail possums. In this enlightening podcast, Tara unpacks her research on these adaptable creatures and their secret urban lives. Despite their common presence, she exposes the c…

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Jamie Dornan Reviews His 'Doppelgänger' Dan 25:49

3M ago25:49

25:49

It's finally happened. What does Jamie Dornan think of Dan moonlighting as a Jamie Dornan look alike? Jamie Dornan makes a surprise appearance to settle the score on Dan's Jamie Dornan lookalike status. Plus our listener shares his struggles with being mistaken for gay and wonders if there's something he's missing about himself. Get in touch with u…

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Elementals - Part 1 1:29:44

3M ago1:29:44

1:29:44

In this Episode Mark and Lesley discuss Elementals - spirits of the Earth, Water, Fire and Air. In Part 1 Lesley chooses Earth and Mark Chooses Air. If you marry one, you gain immortality. Nice! Track: "1980S" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/9HRYCP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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Graham Nash, musician 36:26

3M ago36:26

36:26

Graham William Nash is a musician, singer, songwriter and photographer. He had his first musical success as a member of the UK band The Hollies before his move to America when he sang as part of Crosby, Stills and Nash. Graham was born in 1942 and grew up in Salford. He found his singing voice at the age of six when he realised that not only could …

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When Zoe Met... Billy Joel 22:16

3M ago22:16

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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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I think I fancy my best friend 22:03

3M ago22:03

22:03

James and Dan are back and we're answering your questions. Today, a straight man in his thirties, finds himself grappling with unexpected emotions for his friend who's about to tie the knot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy James Barr and Dan Hudson

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Lighthouse Tales 1:04:19

3M ago1:04:19

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Mark and Lesley tell tales involving Lighthouses - There's mystery, there's history, and weirdness ahoy! Track: "1980S" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/9HRYCP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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