Best Chris Billingham Podcasts (2024)

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The one with Billy Billingham 23:41

2d ago23:41

23:41

Ex-SAS leader Billy Billingham thrills us with news of his ‘Always A Little Further’ tour, which returns next month. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

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The one with Alex Jones & Harry Judd 25:39

7h ago25:39

25:39

The One Show's Alex Jones and McFly star Harry Judd team up to talk about their brand new podcast series, BINGE!, with episodes out every Thursday. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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David Hepworth 44:53

11h ago44:53

44:53

Simon Mayo and Matt Williams welcome music journalist David Hepworth to the studio. His new book - Hope I Get Old Before I Die - looks at how enduring rock icons like Pink Floyd, Bruce Springsteen and many more have remained in the ever changing music game. They discuss Mick Jagger, Elton John, Paul McCartney and many other rock icons, and just how…

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The one with Oliver Burkeman 30:04

2h ago30:04

30:04

Award-winning journalist and author, Oliver Burkeman turns the pages of his new book, Meditations for Mortals, designed as a four-week 'retreat of the mind', and out now. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hoste…

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The one with Bryony Gordon 28:57

1h ago28:57

28:57

The brilliant Bryony Gordon dives into life’s messier bits in her new podcast, The Life of Bryony, which is out Mondays and Fridays. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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101. The Coronation 1:13:27

30m ago1:13:27

1:13:27

This week Dan and Chris are diving into 'The Coronation' from Legend of Korra - Book Four 'Balance'.

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The one with Bob Geldof & Craige Els 28:00

7m ago28:00

28:00

Music legend Bob Geldof and actor Craige Els pop by to talk Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical, which heads to London’s Shaftesbury Theatre from May 2025 until January 2026. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio.…

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307. Emmy's No, City Guys Yes 2:04:54

27m ago2:04:54

2:04:54

This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent news including some One Piece casting news, Only Murders In The Building being renewed and Netflix's possible next venture into 'Live' TV. Plus we review Terminator Zero and Tales Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

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Episode 194: Edinburgh Part 2; Chris Simpson and Magna Carta; New albums by Fontaines DC and Hamish Hawk; Supertramp; Oasis Reform 32:50

2h ago32:50

32:50

Charles and Graham continue reflecting on their Edinburgh trip with a discussion about the Edinburgh Art Festival. Graham has finished his biography of Chris Simpson and the band Magna Carta and shares next steps and a few thoughts about what it was like getting to know the songwriter behind one of Britain's least known bands from the 70's - but a …

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The one with The Lightning Seeds & Mark Strong 42:27

1h ago42:27

42:27

The Lightning Seeds will have the Top of the Tower rocking, celebrating their new greatest hits album: Tomorrow’s Here Today: 35 Years of Lightning Seeds (out Friday 4th October), as well as their November/December UK tour! Megastar Mark Strong spills the beans on starring in new film The Critic, out now! Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morni…

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The one with Richard Osman & Richard Whitehouse 41:56

23h ago41:56

41:56

Brilliant bestseller Richard Osman brings us tall tales from his new book We Solve Murders, out today! Paralympic legend Richard Whitehead pumps us up ahead of his new, fully inclusive event, Run to the Future, at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Sunday 15th September. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the lis…

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The one with Kate Winslet 27:08

2d ago27:08

27:08

Oscar winning actress Kate Winslet stars as war journalist Lee Miller in the new film, Lee, which hits cinemas Friday 13th September. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

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Ragnar Jonasson Q&A 19:36

2d ago19:36

19:36

Ragnar Jonasson is a veracious reader and prolific writer. In this Q&A episode, he talks about his writing processes, his favourite authors and how he orders his bookshelves. We also hear from fellow author Vaseem Khan, who poses a question to Ragnar, and discover who he would invite to his fantasy dinner party. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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100. Korra Alone 1:20:25

3d ago1:20:25

1:20:25

This week Dan and Chris are diving into 'Korra Alone' from Legend of Korra - Book Four 'Balance'.

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The one with Gary Lightbody & Graham Norton 45:50

3d ago45:50

45:50

Gary Lightbody unveils all about Snow Patrol’s new 8th studio album, The Forest Is The Path, out this Friday! The band will embark on a 17-date European, UK and Ireland Arena tour in January & February 2025. National treasure Graham Norton flips through his fifth novel, Frankie, also out on Thursday 12th September. Join Chris, Vassos and the team e…

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The one with Poppy Cooks 24:03

4d ago24:03

24:03

TikTok star and self-proclaimed ‘Potato Queen’ Poppy Cooks has us salivating with news of The Actually Delicious Slow Cooker Cookbook, out Thursday 12th September. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Ac…

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Episode 193: Edinburgh Special (Part One) 37:03

6d ago37:03

37:03

Graham and Charles reflect on another superb Edinburgh Festival visit. Charles talks about his favourite films at Edinburgh, whereas Graham opts to share some of his “celebrity encounters", including a memorable encounter with Argentinian-Italian director, Gaspar Noé. Graham was at Leeds Festival this weekend and saw Lana Del Ray but preferred Sun …

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The one with Jason Byrne 17:45

7d ago17:45

17:45

Joyous joker Jason Byrne pops by ahead of his 33-date show, No Show, which starts in Durham on Thursday 3rd October until Saturday 30th November in Lyme Regis. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast.…

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The one with Tim Minchin 29:13

8d ago29:13

29:13

Comedian, composer and witty writer, Tim Minchin takes us through his new book, You Don't Have To Have A Dream: Advice for the Incrementally Ambitious, which is out today. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Host…

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The one with Gemma Arterton 23:55

9d ago23:55

23:55

Brilliant actor Gemma Arterton spills the beans on her new second series of Funny Woman, out Friday 6th September, at 9pm on Sky Max, Sky Showcase and NOW. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See…

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Ragnar Jonasson 34:59

9d ago34:59

34:59

Ragnar Jonasson joins Simon and Matt to discuss his latest novel, 'Death At The Sanitorium' They talk about the influence of Agatha Christie, the Icelandic way of life and how he keeps so many stories in his head at one time. Remember you can get in touch with us any time - to let us know what you're reading, books you have loved (or not) recently …

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The one with Dr Rachel Clarke 27:00

10d ago27:00

27:00

Palliative care doctor and Sunday Times bestseller Rachel Clarke turns the pages of her moving new book, The Story of a Heart, which is out now! Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

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99. After All These Years 1:15:12

10d ago1:15:12

1:15:12

This week Dan and Chris are diving into 'After All These Years' from Legend of Korra - Book Four 'Balance'.

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306. We are NOT recommending the music of Coldplay, but we do respect them. 2:19:27

16d ago2:19:27

2:19:27

This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news, including the cancellations of The Acolyte and Dead Boy Detectives, casting indicates Ted Lasso Season 4 might be happening, and a possible delay for the sixteenth series of Doctor Who. Plus we review Time Bandits and A Good Girls Guide To Murder.…

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The one with Anton Du Beke 27:31

19d ago27:31

27:31

The twinkle-toed Anton Du Beke flips through the pages of his first children’s book; Code Name Foxtrot, out now! Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The one with David Morrissey 25:00

15d ago25:00

25:00

Awesome actor David Morrissey spills the beans on starring in the second series of Sherwood on BBC One and brand new comedy Daddy Issues on BBC Three. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acas…

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The one with Leah Williamson 22:25

16d ago22:25

22:25

Legendary Lioness Leah Williamson brings news of her new children’s book, The Wonder Team and the Rainforest Rescue, out tomorrow. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

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Chris Bookmyre Q&A 20:52

16d ago20:52

20:52

Former journalist turned author, Chris Brookmyre, joins Simon and Matt for a spot of Q&A. They ask him about the last book he really really enjoyed, whether there's a book or plot her wished he'd written, and who he'd invite to his fantasy dinner party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 192: Interview Special with Mark Cousins, Documentary Filmmaker, Author and Curator 32:11

20d ago32:11

32:11

At the 77th Edinburgh International Film Festival, Charles and Graham take the opportunity to interview documentary filmmaker, author, curator and former EIFF director, Mark Cousins and talk to him, in particular, about his latest book, Dear Orson Welles and Other Essays, a series of ‘conversations’ with the artists, poets, directors, and filmmaker…

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The one live from CarFest 2024 30:37

21d ago30:37

30:37

Chris and the team are live at CarFest 2024, joined by special guests Rob Brydon, Kirsty Gallagher, Dr Rangan Chatterjee and The Happy Pear! Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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The one with Meik Wiking 23:27

28d ago23:27

23:27

CEO of The Happiness Research Institute, Meik Wiking turns the pages of his latest book, The Art of Danish Living, ahead of his appearance at CarFest. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acas…

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The one with Dr Louise Newson 23:54

23d ago23:54

23:54

Today on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show: GP and menopause specialist, Dr Louise Newson spills the beans on her upcoming 34-date UK tour, Hormones and Menopause – The Great Debate, as well as appearing at CarFest! Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart spe…

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Chris Brookmyre 42:45

23d ago42:45

42:45

Chris Brookmyre joins Simon and Matt to chat about his latest novel. You may have heard Mark Billingham on one of our previous Q&A episodes rave about The Cracked Mirror? Well, he did such a good job - we read it, and loved it too! So we had to have Chris on! The idea for the book came from a discussion with his Editor, who was looking for a meta c…

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The one with Adam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe 38:35

24d ago38:35

38:35

The Chris Evans Breakfast Show is back! Terrific trio Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker get us ready for Channel 4’s Paralympics coverage, The Last Leg in Paris - live every night from the Opening Ceremony on Wednesday 28th August. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest gu…

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Episode 191: Were Mainstream Films Better in the 70's?; Edinburgh International Film Festival Preview; Banksy's Beasts; Graham's Idea for a Play 35:12

26d ago35:12

35:12

Graham discusses the decline of main stream films since the 1970s after having recently watching Woody Allen's Manhattan (1979) and John Landis's Animal House (1978). Coming up at the 77th Edinburgh International Film Festival what are Graham and Charles looking forward to? Charles reflects on Banksy’s latest artwork series, the coverage it has att…

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305. WALL-E Is A 'With' 2:33:24

26d ago2:33:24

2:33:24

This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent news; including trailers and updates from D23, more information about X-men '97 showrunner Beau DeMayo's mysterious exit, the future of Ted Lasso and a streaming service finally turns profit. Plus we review Batman: Caped Crusader and Presumed Innocent.

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The one with Richard Armitage 13:43

28d ago13:43

13:43

Angela Scanlon sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show. Author and actor Richard Armitage flips through his latest book, The Cut. Chris, Vassos and the team are back on Monday morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…

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The one with Leila Farzad 17:54

29d ago17:54

17:54

Angela Scanlon sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show. The BAFTA nominated Leila Farzad spills the beans on Netflix’s latest mythological dark-comedy, Kaos, out 29th August. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio."…

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The one with Ed Jackson 17:57

1M ago17:57

17:57

Angela Scanlon sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show Former professional rugby player Ed Jackson inspires with news of his upcoming documentary, The Mountain Within Me. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hos…

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Chris Whitaker Q&A 20:46

30d ago20:46

20:46

Chris Whitaker joins Simon Mayo and Matt Williams for the Q&A episode. He discusses the last book he really REALLy enjoyed reading, his writing routine and who he'd invite to his fantasy dinner party. Also, in an exclusive, he reveals us what his next book is about and what we can expect! Author of The List Of Suspicious Things, Jennie Godfrey, sur…

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The one with Teri Hatcher 18:09

1M ago18:09

18:09

Angela Scanlon sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show. American actress and singer Teri Hatcher spills the beans on the 3D release of Coraline, celebrating the film's 15th anniversary. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Vir…

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The one with Tom Fletcher 16:43

1M ago16:43

16:43

Angela Scanlon sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show. McFly’s Tom Fletcher brings news of his brand new stage production, There’s A Monster in your Show. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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Episode 190: Edinburgh International Film Festival; Dan Baldwin Exhibition at Red House Art Gallery; Purple Signs in York; Vinyl Sessions 32:28

1M ago32:28

32:28

Graham and Charles are looking forward to the 77th Edinburgh International Film Festival. Graham previews a new exhibition at Red House Art Gallery in Harrogate by Dan Baldwin Charles highlights the York Purple Signs campaign, and especially their posters trying to establish behaviour patterns in relation to drink. Go Steady! We’ve got enough histo…

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The one with Mawaan Rizwan 17:56

1M ago17:56

17:56

Angela Scanlon sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show. Actor, writer and comedian Mawaan Rizwan is starring as The Narrator in the Rocky Horror Show, for two weeks of London dates, at the Dominion Theatre from Friday 6th to Friday 20th September. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, an…

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The one with Pixie Lott 17:43

1M ago17:43

17:43

Angela Scanlon sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show. Pop princess Pixie Lott brings news of her upcoming new album Encino, and plays live on our Stool of Rock! Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Chris Whitaker 44:47

1M ago44:47

44:47

Novelist Chris Whitaker joins Simon and Matt for a chat about his new book, All The Colours Of The Dark. Chris worked in the City for many years as a trader, before quitting to write. He talks openly about a traumatic incident which turned him on to writing, as well as how long it takes him to write each novel. (if you're thinking about writing, do…

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The one with Zoe Blaskey 16:52

1M ago16:52

16:52

Angela Scanlon sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show. Marvellous mum Zoe Blaskey flips through her new book, Motherkind. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The one with Jimmy Doherty 17:04

1M ago17:04

17:04

Angela Scanlon sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show! TV presenter and farmer Jimmy Doherty gives us the lowdown on Jimmy and Shivi’s Farmhouse Breakfast, which continues on Sunday at 8.25am on ITV. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See a…

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The one with Paul Feig 18:44

2M ago18:44

18:44

Angela Scanlon sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show! Legendary filmmaker Paul Feig brings news of his latest movie, Jackpot! Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 189: 34:28

1M ago34:28

34:28

Graham takes pleasure in hearing some unexpected hits from the current Deer Shed Festival in North Yorkshire including Simon Armitage and The Coral. Charles reflects on enjoying the sculpture park at Thirsk Hall, as well as the Himalayan Gardens near Ripon. Newby Hall and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Graham discusses great essay writers: How recen…

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