Best Vick Hope Podcasts (2024)

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AJ Tracey 29:03

2M ago29:03

29:03

On the final episode of this series of The Red Carpet Treatment, Jordan Stephens chats to AJ Tracey. The rapper released his self-titled debut album independently in 2019, and received critical acclaim, peaking at number three on the UK album chart. It featured the hugely popular 'Ladbroke Grove' was certified platinum. He dropped his second album …

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S7 Ep14: Bookshelfie: Rosie Jones 1:11:40

1M ago1:11:40

1:11:40

Rosie Jones joins Vick Hope in front of a live studio audience where they celebrate different kinds of love, discuss Rosie’s favourite reads on holiday and uncover why Rosie will never get over A Little Life. Rosie is a must-see act on the UK comedy circuit. Having fronted two travelogue series’ of her own for Channel 4, Mission: Accessible and Tri…

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Bimini 21:45

2M ago21:45

21:45

Bimini is a drag queen, author, recording artist and model born in Great Yarmouth. Bimini took part in the second series of Drag Race UK in 2020 and was catapulted into the spotlight. In 2021, they published their first book 'Release the Beast: A Drag Queen's Guide to Life'. Since then, Bimini has appeared in music videos for Little Mix, Madison Be…

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S7 Ep13: Bookshelfie: Miranda July 58:30

2M ago58:30

58:30

Miranda July is a multi-award-winning director, writer, filmmaker and artist and in this episode she opens up about ageing, reaching her creative limit and reading with every meal. Miranda has written, directed and starred in three feature films as well as over a dozen short films. Her first major film production, Me and You and Everyone We Know, w…

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Kojey Radical 21:05

2M ago21:05

21:05

Jordan Stephens chats to Kojey Radical, rapper, poet, artist and actor. His journey began with illustration and has seen him explore many creative directions since. He studied at London School of Fashion before pursuing poetry and music full time. In this episode, Kojey talks about why he's taking his time with the second album. He shares his thoug…

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S7 Ep12: Bookshelfie: Ria Hebden 49:28

2M ago49:28

49:28

Television presenter and broadcaster, Ria Hebden discusses the importance of identity, how books can inspire massive career changes and why the sky's the limit for her. Ria is the official Entertainment presenter on ITV’s Lorraine, having interviewed everyone from Robbie Williams to Harrison Ford, to Kim Cattrall, Shania Twain and John Boyega. Her …

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Vick Hope 26:44

2M ago26:44

26:44

Radio and TV presenter Vick Hope was born and raised in Newcastle. A proud Nigerian-Geordie, she studied modern languages at Cambridge and then set off to Angentina to live her learnings. These days, Vick presents Going Home with Katie and Jamie on Radio 1 and has published two children's books with her former Capital Breakfast co-host, Roman Kemp.…

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S7 Ep11: Bookshelfie: Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell 45:40

2M ago45:40

45:40

Former swimmer and entrepreneur Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell discusses her career, details her love of the water, and lays bare the pressures within her former swimming world. Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell is a former elite athlete with a career spanning over 10 years, swimming for both Great Britain and Kenya. She is a former world number one and…

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Wes Nelson 24:42

3M ago24:42

24:42

Wes Nelson is a reality TV star turned chart-topping artist. He was a nuclear systems design engineer before a stint on Love Island in 2018 changed his life and made him famous. Wes always wanted to get into music and having participated in other shows like Dancing on Ice and Celebrity X Factor, he turned his back on TV and dedicated himself to his…

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S7 Ep10: Bookshelfie: Victoria Prew 49:27

3M ago49:27

49:27

Victoria Prew is an entrepreneur and CEO of fashion rental company HURR, in this episode she explains how she saw a gap in the market for rented luxury fashion and leaned in. Victoria Prew is the CEO and co-founder of HURR Collective, the global home for circular fashion, a community of first-movers, committed to environmental responsibility, setti…

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Nell Mescal 28:43

3M ago28:43

28:43

Irish singer-songwriter Nell Mescal grew up in a creative household, inheriting her love of music from her parents. She began writing songs at 12. Now 21, she has toured the UK, supported music giants like HAIM and Florence + The Machine and has just released her debut EP Can I Miss It For A Minute. On this episode, Jordan drills Nell on the Gilmor…

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S7 Ep9: Bookshelfie: Edwina Dunn OBE 47:24

3M ago47:24

47:24

Entrepreneur and pioneering businesswoman Edwina Dunn OBE discusses the need for role models, the perils of seeking perfection and the importance of female spending. Edwina leads The Female Lead, which is an active community of 8 million women, underpinned by an educational foundation, and focused on celebrating the achievements and diversity of wo…

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Harley Sylvester 31:22

3M ago31:22

31:22

Harley Sylvester is the other half of hip-pop duo Rizzle Kicks. He grew up in Brighton and went to BRIT school where he studied theatre. He and Jordan began making music together and became an overnight sensation. Their debut album Stereo Typical was released in 2011 and a year later they had sold over 1 million singles. They called time on Rizzle …

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S7 Ep8: Bookshelfie: Ann Akinjirin 49:45

3M ago49:45

49:45

Ann Akinjirin is an actress, writer, director and producer working across screen and stage and is currently starring in the BBC’s new adaptation of Enid Blyton’s The Famous Five. Ann is best known for her recurring roles in BBC 1 /HBO’s The Strike Series playing ‘DS Vanessa Ekwensi’ and ‘Dee’ in BBC Two’s Trigonometry. More recently, Ann played 'Bo…

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Roman Kemp 24:41

3M ago24:41

24:41

Roman Kemp is one of the UK’s favourite radio and TV presenters. He hosted the Capital breakfast show for the last seven years, hanging up his headphones in March and is a regular on The One Show and Celebrity Gogglebox. He is a passionate mental health advocate and has fronted several documentaries on the subject. Roman presented The BRITs 2024 al…

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S7 Ep7: Bookshelfie: Elif Shafak 51:30

4M ago51:30

51:30

Award-winning British-Turkish novelist and 2022 Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlisted author Elif Shafak reveals the five books that have shaped her life and career. Elif has published 19 books, 12 of which are novels, including The Island of Missing Trees, shortlisted for the Costa Award, British Book Awards, RSL Ondaatje Prize and 2022 Women’s Pr…

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S7 Ep6: Bookshelfie: Anna Jones 43:09

4M ago43:09

43:09

Best-selling food writer, stylist, and author, Anna Jones explains how Nigella Lawson’s How to Be a Domestic Goddess gave her the confidence to just be herself in the kitchen. Anna is the voice of modern vegetarian cooking and the author of the bestselling One: Pot, Pan, Planet, A Modern Way to Eat, A Modern Way to Cook and The Modern Cook’s Year. …

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S7 Ep5: Bookshelfie: Suzannah Lipscomb 46:10

4M ago46:10

46:10

Historian, author and broadcaster Suzannah Lipscomb shines the spotlight on women throughout history who are too often missed from books. A distinguished historian, Suzannah is Professor Emerita at the University of Roehampton, Senior Member at St Cross College, Oxford, and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Society of Antiquaries. Sh…

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S7 Ep4: Bookshelfie: Kristin Hannah 51:54

4M ago51:54

51:54

A New York Times bestselling author, Kristin Hannah’s books are beloved the world over and read by millions. Listen as she discusses the art of creating empathy with readers and the importance of putting women at the centre of stories. Kristin is the author of 25 novels, including historical fiction masterpiece The Nightingale, which has now sold m…

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S7 Ep3: Bookshelfie: Kiley Reid 41:52

5M ago41:52

41:52

Bestselling author Kiley Reid delves into her favourite books with Vick and discusses motherhood, morals and money. Kiley’s debut novel Such A Fun Age was an instant hit making the New York Times Best Seller list, and probably more excitingly, Reece Witherspoon’s book club reading list. Despite this success, in her 20s Kiley had always thought of w…

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S7 Ep2: Bookshelfie: Hollie McNish 50:43

5M ago50:43

50:43

Award-winning writer, poet and performer Hollie McNish chats about becoming a feminist, swearing in french and why she’s bored of taboos. Hollie is the author of five poetry collections, a new adaptation of the Greek tragedy Antigone, and the co-writer of Offside, a play about the history of women’s football. She was the first poet ever to record a…

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S7 Ep1: Bookshelfie: Jacqueline Wilson 44:25

5M ago44:25

44:25

Iconic, beloved children’s author and national treasure Dame Jacqueline Wilson kicks off series 7 of Bookshelfie with Vick Hope. In her long and illustrious career Jacqueline has written over 100 books, sold over 40 million copies in the UK alone and been translated into 34 languages. She has been the children’s laureate, winner of many awards and …

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S6 Ep25: Bookshelfie: Monica Ali 53:14

8M ago53:14

53:14

Bestselling writer Monica Ali, finishes off this season with an in-depth chat about the books that she loves, the responsibility she takes on as a writer and how she overcame a shattered self confidence. Monica Ali shot to fame with her literary phenomenon Brick Lane 20 years ago. She has since written four other books, Alentejo Blue, In the Kitche…

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S6 Ep24: Bookshelfie: Kit Kemp 45:30

8M ago45:30

45:30

Designer Kit Kemp MBE takes Vick on a literary journey from 1490 to 2022 and explains how she’s built her signature style, and her confidence. Kit is a British interior designer and Founder and Creative Director of Firmdale Hotels and the Kit Kemp Design Studio. Kit’s signature style combines traditional elements with contemporary flair, resulting …

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S6 Ep23: Bookshelfie: Anita Rani 45:13

9M ago45:13

45:13

Award-winning broadcaster Anita Rani tells Vick about finding a new confidence in her 40s, taking Woman's Hour to Glastonbury and why she needed to write her own story. Well known as one of the lead presenters on BBC One’s Countryfile, and a range of shows for both Channel 4 and the BBC, Anita has covered topics from family budgets and waste plasti…

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S6 Ep22: Bookshelfie: Kenya Hunt 44:01

9M ago44:01

44:01

Editor-in-Chief of ELLE UK Kenya Hunt discusses her love of the essay, the multiplicity of motherhood and the importance of blazing your own trail. Kenya is an award-winning American journalist who has now been working in the UK for a decade. Her career spans working for some of the most influential women's publications on both sides of the Atlanti…

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S6 Ep21: Bookshelfie: Tanya Reynolds 50:54

9M ago50:54

50:54

Actress Tanya Reynolds talks about why being an introvert is a superpower, her final Sex Education scenes and when books come into your life and act like medicine. Tanya is perhaps known best for her scene-stealing role as Lily Iglehart in the Emmy award-winning Netflix show Sex Education, but has been gracing our screens with roles in Outlander, D…

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S6 Ep20: Bookshelfie: Natalie Haynes 52:55

9M ago52:55

52:55

Author, broadcaster, comedian and classicist Natalie Haynes joins Vick to chat about her love for Greek Mythology and why there’s an appetite for female-focused stories. Natalie is a Women’s Prize for Fiction 2020 shortlisted author for her novel In A Thousand Ships, which retells the story of the Trojan War from an all-female perspective. Her book…

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S6 Ep19: Bookshelfie: Kerry Washington 38:39

10M ago38:39

38:39

Scandal star Kerry Washington opens up about the revelations in her new memoir, why she’s ditching feelings of shame and how sharing your most vulnerable self is actually the most empowering thing you can do. Kerry Washington is a celebrated actor, director, producer, activist and a Shondaland superstar. Kerry received widespread public recognition…

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S6 Ep18: Bookshelfie: Naomi Klein 50:33

10M ago50:33

50:33

Award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Naomi Klein reveals how she had to write herself into her new book to rediscover her voice. Naomi Klein is a bestselling author, with nine critically acclaimed books which include The Shock Doctrine and This Changes Everything. In 2018 she was named the inaugural Gloria Steinem Endowed …

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S6 Ep17: Bookshelfie: Mary Beard 49:26

10M ago49:26

49:26

World famous classicist Prof Mary Beard covers ageism, feminism, university fees, the role of children’s books, why men are obsessed with the roman empire and of course, her favourite books. She is also a television and radio presenter, trustee of the British Museum and the author of more than 20 books on classical history, feminism and academic li…

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S6 Ep16: Bookshelfie: Geri Halliwell Horner 49:01

10M ago49:01

49:01

Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell Horner discusses the history of girl power, Anne Boleyn and why her family are her proudest achievement. Geri is an accomplished singer, writer, producer and actress who is widely recognised for her iconic place in British pop culture as an original member of the record breaking girl group The Spice Girls. As ‘Ginge…

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S6 Ep15: Bookshelfie: London Hughes 58:22

11M ago58:22

58:22

Comedian London Hughes joins Vick from LA to discuss her new memoir, how she tried to climb into a TV set aged five and why she’s found greater success in America than the UK. London is a stand up comedian, TV writer, presenter and now a rising star in Hollywood. You may have seen her as a guest on numerous TV panel shows, or in her Netflix special…

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Fleur East 25:58

11M ago25:58

25:58

Fleur East was raised in East London. At 16 she formed a girl group called Addictiv Ladies with some school friends and they entered the X Factor. In 2014, Fleur auditioned again and this time she went all the way, finishing second in the competition. Alongside her music, Fleur presents Strictly: It Takes Two with Janette Manrara and co-hosts the b…

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S6 Ep14: Bookshelfie: Nadiya Hussain 56:35

11M ago56:35

56:35

Nadiya Hussain joins Vick at The Women’s Prize Live Festival to talk about family values, fig trees and why she’s so open about her mental health. Nadiya Hussain is a renowned British TV chef, author, presenter, and baker. Of course she is known and loved as the winner of the sixth season of The Great British Bake Off in 2015. Since then, she has g…

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James Bay 30:10

11M ago30:10

30:10

James Bay is an award-winning singer songwriter who started out busking in Brighton before he got signed. He was spotted by a label when footage of him performing at an open mic night surfaced on Youtube and they offered him a deal. His debut album ‘Chaos and Calm’ went double platinum and earned him three Grammy nominations. James has won two BRIT…

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Mae Muller 27:19

11M ago27:19

27:19

Mae Muller is a singer songwriter from North London who has been writing music since she was 8 years old. In 2021, her song Better Days went viral on TikTok and launched her career. A life-long fan of Eurovision, her dream came true this year when she was invited to represent the UK in the 2023 Song Contest. Mae’s track ‘I Wrote A Song’ became the …

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Clara Amfo 28:00

11M ago28:00

28:00

Clara Amfo is one of the UK’s most dynamic broadcasters. A triple threat, she is a radio presenter, TV host and red carpet queen. Clara fronts Future Sounds for Radio 1 and is now considered one of the leading tastemakers in the music industry. She has hosted film premieres for Marvel’s Black Panther, the Lion King and Barbie and is regularly reque…

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Mimi Webb 29:33

12M ago29:33

29:33

Mimi Webb is a British singer songwriter who harnessed the power of TikTok to become a star. In 2019 she landed a deal with Epic Records and then when the pandemic hit, she began using the social platform to build her very dedicated fanbase. Her first single Lose Myself reached number 7 in the charts and since then her music has been streamed over …

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James Arthur 29:46

12M ago29:46

29:46

James Arthur won The X Factor in 2012 and his single, a cover of Shontelle’s ‘Impossible’, debuted at number 1 in the UK. It sold over 2.5 million copies, making it the most successful winner’s single in history. James has released 4 top 10 albums and is Spotify's 75th most listened to artist. This year, James received the BRIT Billion Award. On th…

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Olivia Dean 27:55

12M ago27:55

27:55

Olivia Dean is a singer songwriter from East London who released her debut album Messy in June. She began writing music in her early teens and by 17 she was singing backing vocals for Rudimental. It wasn’t long before Olivia decided it was time to become an artist in her own right. She then supported Loyle Carner on tour and duetted with Leon Bridg…

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Nicola Roberts 28:55

1y ago28:55

28:55

Nicola Roberts is a singer songwriter and was a member of Girls Aloud, who at their height were the biggest selling girl group of the 21st Century. Between 2003-2009, the band released 6 platinum albums and scored 20 consecutive top 10 singles (including 4 number ones). Girls Aloud were nominated for 5 BRIT Awards, winning Best Single for The Promi…

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S6 Ep13: Bookshelfie: Barbara Kingsolver 1:01:06

1y ago1:01:06

1:01:06

Barbara Kingsolver, winner of the 2023 Women’s Prize for Fiction discusses her winning novel, Demon Copperhead and also shares the books that have inspired her impressive career. Barbara Kingsolver is an American novelist, essayist, poet, and activist. She has published over a dozen critically acclaimed books, including the bestselling novels The P…

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S6 Ep12: Bookshelfie: Alex Scott 46:20

1y ago46:20

46:20

Alex Scott MBE joins Vick at The Women’s Prize Live Festival to talk about her journey to self-acceptance, dealing with online trolls and THAT World Cup moment in Qatar. Alex is a former professional footballer, presenter, and broadcaster. The former Arsenal Captain and England Centurion is also one of the nation’s most beloved presenters. In 2021,…

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S6 Ep11: Bookshelfie: Isabel Allende 57:27

1y ago57:27

57:27

Bestselling author Isabel Allende on her experiences of love, loss, gratitude and why we need to stay optimistic in uncertain times. Isabel Allende is an author, philanthropist and activist. She is one of the most widely-read authors in the world, having sold more than 77 million books internationally. Born in Peru to Chilean parents, Isabel won wo…

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S6 Ep10: Bookshelfie: Ravinder Bhogal 1:01:32

1y ago1:01:32

1:01:32

From home cook to food journalist and eventually chef and restaurateur, Ravinder Bhogal reflects on her own experiences as an immigrant in London and how it influenced a ‘no borders’ kitchen in her own restaurant. Ravinder is a journalist, cook and owner of the incredible Jikoni restaurant in Marylebone, in west London. She started her career as a …

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S6 Ep9: Bookshelfie: Louise Minchin 54:44

1y ago54:44

54:44

Live from Bailey’s HQ, Louise Minchin, former BBC Breakfast Presenter, endurance athlete, writer and podcaster reveals how she coping with her kids flying the nest, finding time to judge the Women’s Prize and she discusses her new book, Fearless: Adventures with Extraordinary Women. Louise is someone whose warmth, empathy and journalistic prowess w…

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S6 Ep8: Bookshelfie: Ruth Ozeki 51:49

1y ago51:49

51:49

Ruth Ozeki, winner of the 2022 Women’s Prize for Fiction discusses the power of meditation, the importance of writing beautiful lists and how novels eventually take on a life of their own. Not only an award winning writer, Ruth is also a filmmaker and Zen Buddhist priest. She is the author of five novels, The Book of Form and Emptiness, My Year of …

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S6 Ep7: 2023 Shortlisted Author Special 1:06:34

1y ago1:06:34

1:06:34

In this very special bonus episode, Vick sits down with this year’s Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlisted authors, Jaqueline Crooks, Louise Kennedy, Barbara Kingsolver, Priscillla Morris, Maggie O’Farrell, and Laline Paull. The locations of their books span the globe, from Renaissance Italy and Northern Ireland during The Troubles, to opioid-infest…

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S6 Ep6: Bookshelfie: Josie Long 51:17

1+ y ago51:17

51:17

Comedian Josie Long joins Vick to discuss internal monologues, her big move to Scotland and how ADHD is changing the way she sees the world and herself. She may be best known for her standup comedy but she is also a podcaster, playwright, co-founder of the education charity Arts Emergency, and now an author, with her very own debut book , Because I…

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