Best David Derren Podcasts (2024)

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Friends Round Friday… with Tom Felton, Danny O’Donoghue and Jo Brand 27:09

1h ago27:09

27:09

Tom Felton, Danny O’Donoghue and Jo Brand join Zoe for a fabulous Friends Round Friday… that ACTUALLY broke the internet!By BBC Radio 2

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Joe Tracini stops by 14:36

38m ago14:36

14:36

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.…

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Friends Round Flashback... with Andrew Ridgeley, Jessie Ware and Clive Myrie 24:23

43m ago24:23

24:23

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

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Friends Round Flashback... with Richard E. Grant, Helena Bonham Carter and John Bishop 27:47

7d ago27:47

27:47

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

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Friends Round Flashback… with Donny Osmond, Rita Ora and Tom Davis 27:48

10d ago27:48

27:48

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

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

17d 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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Friends Round Friday... with Alan Carr, Gregg Wallace and Diane Morgan 25:25

24d 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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Bill Nighy stops by 18:04

28d ago18:04

18:04

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

1M 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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Zoe Remembers Paul O’Grady 14:30

1M 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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When Zoe Met… Noel Fielding 15:22

1M 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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Friends Round Friday... with Paul Rudd, Guy Garvey and Ruth Jones 25:21

1M 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

2M ago16:05

16:05

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

2M 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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Friends Round Flashback… with Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Matt Damon 23:24

2M ago23:24

23:24

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

2M ago17:56

17:56

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

3M 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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Friends Round Friday... with David Tennant and Mel Giedroyc 23:56

3M 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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When Zoe Met... Billy Joel 22:16

3M ago22:16

22:16

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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Friends Round Friday… with Liam Gallagher, John Squire, Vicky McClure and Alison Steadman 30:11

3M ago30:11

30:11

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

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Friends Round Friday… with Romesh Ranganathan and Jay Blades 28:15

4M ago28:15

28:15

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

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Friends Round Friday… with Matt Smith, Davina McCall, Frank Skinner, plus Bradley and Barney Walsh 42:28

4M ago42:28

42:28

Friends Round Friday returns... and it's a packed one to kick off 2024!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Flashback… with Dawn French, Rick Astley and Jason Manford 29:15

4M ago29:15

29:15

Zoe takes a look through the Friends Round Friday archive, to relive one of her favourites from October 2023!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Flashback… with Nicole Scherzinger, Davina McCall and Jim Kerr 27:32

4M ago27:32

27:32

We head back to September 2023 to revisit a top Friends Round Friday trio!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday... with Jamie Dornan, Sam Ryder and Lee Mack 30:36

5M ago30:36

30:36

Three wise men, Jamie Dornan, Sam Ryder and Lee Mack join Zoe for a festive Friends Round Friday special.By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met... Ncuti Gatwa 23:51

5M ago23:51

23:51

Zoe sits down for a chat with the Fifteenth Doctor about taking over the iconic Doctor Who role!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday... with Suranne Jones, Kevin Bridges and Matt Lucas 27:14

5M ago27:14

27:14

A sweet trio of Suranne Jones, Kevin Bridges and Matt Lucas join Zoe for another quality Friends Round Friday.By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday... with Jonathan Bailey, Derren Brown and Emma Willis 30:52

5M ago30:52

30:52

A wicked trio of Jonathan Bailey, Derren Brown and Emma Willis join Zoe for another mischief-filled Friends Round Friday.By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met… Sir Michael Caine 25:49

5M ago25:49

25:49

A special extended episode, where the legendary Sir Michael Caine sits down with Zoe to talk about his latest on-screen role, highlights from his incredible career, showbiz friends, and plenty more!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday... with Baz Luhrmann, Jane McDonald and Stephen Mangan 27:34

5M ago27:34

27:34

Baz Luhrmann, Stephen Mangan, and 'The Queen of Yorkshire' Jane McDonald, join Zoe for another stellar Friends Round Friday.By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met… Dame Judi Dench 21:52

6M ago21:52

21:52

Dame Judi Dench and Brendan O'Hea join Zoe to talk about their new book, 'Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent'.By BBC Radio 2

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Zoe’s Doctor Who Special… with David Tennant and Russell T Davies 25:39

6M ago25:39

25:39

David Tennant and Russell T Davies join Zoe, as they look ahead to Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday... with Sheridan Smith, Stephen Mulhern and David Baddiel 28:30

6M ago28:30

28:30

Three of the country's finest performers... Sheridan Smith, Stephen Mulhern and David Baddiel join Zoe for another unmissable Friends Round Friday.By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met… Dolly Parton 25:26

6M ago25:26

25:26

Hear Dolly share stories from her incredible career, spanning over five decades, as well working with the likes of Miley Cyrus and Elton John on her latest album 'Rockstar'.By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday... with Stephen Fry, Louis Theroux and Stacey Dooley 28:56

7M ago28:56

28:56

Three of Britain's most inquisitive minds... Stephen Fry, Louis Theroux and Stacey Dooley, join Zoe for another fun-filled Friends Round Friday.By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met... Arnold Schwarzenegger 13:54

6M ago13:54

13:54

Zoe sits down for a chat with former Mr Universe, American politician and Hollywood hero, Arnold Schwarzenegger!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday... with Simon Le Bon, James Blunt and Adrian Edmondson 27:41

6M ago27:41

27:41

Birthday boy Bon, Blunt and Bottom's Adrian Edmondson join Zoe Ball for another star-studded Friends Round Friday.By BBC Radio 2

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Deepak Chopra Deep Meditation 1:51:25

8M ago1:51:25

1:51:25

In this episode Deepak and I discuss the practical side of spirituality. He explains what scientific research has discovered about how a spiritual practice can significantly alter your life. Deepak also gives me a guided meditation. The meditation is in the second half of this part and includes a deconstruction of the method and why it works. Recor…

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Deepak Chopra on Cosmology and Consciousness 54:12

8M ago54:12

54:12

In this week’s "best of" episode, part 1 of 2, Deepak and I chatted about the nature of consciousness, He unloaded his extensive knowledge of the cosmos, described what it means to be embodied, shared his understanding of what a belief in God is or means, and listed some of the reasons people suffer from existential crises. It was a wonderful excha…

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On Calming Stress and Anxiety--with Tapping, ft. Nick Ortner 1:20:14

8M ago1:20:14

1:20:14

Best-selling author of The Tapping Solution, Nick Ortner is here! He describes the technique known as Tapping, which is a natural healing method that combines ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. . Nick tells us the science behind Tapping (also known as Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT) and describes how it effects the brain and th…

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