Celebrity Interviews
From frontlines to healing: Fergal Keane's journey through war and PTSD
Fergal Keane once worked to the drumbeats of war. Now the BBC man has written of the price he paid. Miranda Jessop finds him turning the page... Read more
Timothy Foster
Award-winning author and classicist Daisy Dunn
Antiquity was a hotbed of heroes, but its heroines remain largely obscure. Miranda Jessop finds classicist Daisy Dunn drawing back the veil... Read more
Jeweller Theo Fennell's new memoir is a sparkling success
England's charismatic 'king of bling' will discuss his humorous new book at Barnes Bookfest next month, alongside actor Richard E Grant Read more
Adjoa Andoh reimagines Richard III
Richard III strides into Kingston this month in the shape of Adjoa Andoh. Miranda Jessop meets the monarch. Read more
Rick Astley: Any Other Guy
Rick Astley talks history, fame and power tools with close friend Read more
Tom Massey on saving bugs 'If they disappear, so does our food'
Garden designer Tom Massey on why an insect is a human’s best friend plus tips to make your garden insect-friendly. Read more
Margaret Buntrock's inspiration for Pains Hill
Painshill Park at Cobham was the result of one man’s dream. Three centuries later it inspired author Margaret Buntrock to give the tale a tantalizing new twist. Read more
Sir Lenny Henry on writing books
“I wanted to write the kind of book I’d have loved to read when I was a boy,” explains the 64-year-old Brummie of his decision to move into print." Read more
From Parliament to principle: Rory Stewart’s journey
Rory Stewart left Parliament five years ago to put principles before party and power. Read more
Bestselling author Anthony Horowitz and his new book based in Richmond
It’s murder on the leafy streets of Richmond. And bestselling author Anthony Horowitz is the man to blame. Deana Luchia catches him early... Read more
Catching up with Beverley Knight ahead of Kew the Music
“I love outdoor performances,” she reveals. “Kew is a wonderful setting. I have performed at Glastonbury and the Isle of Wight, which was amazing, but single-artist concerts like Kew are really nice because people have come to see me." Read more
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Up close and personal with Jack Savoretti
Songsmith Jack Savoretti is heading for Hampton Court. And he’s bringing some Mediterranean magic. Read more
Gruffalo illustrator, Axel Scheffler comes to Barnes
Axel Scheffler loves to put writers in the picture. This month the Gruffalo illustrator comes to Barnes. Read more
Dame Sarah Connolly on finding her voice
Dame Sarah Connolly fought hard to be an opera star. Now, she does battle for the arts. Read more
Gareth Thomas and his journey to tackle HIV
“Finding out about my own status, I realised I was experiencing a kind of self-stigma because I didn’t know anything about HIV.” Read more
Alex Whitehead
Lizzi Jordan on how para-cycling restored her sense of vision
“But taking that initial risk has opened up another world to me. Removing yourself from your comfort zone is one of the very best things you can do. You just need to take that next step.” Read more
Jake Turney
Eleanor Oldroyd on combining music and sport
Broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd combines a love of music and sport. For this month’s Barnes Music Festival she has updated her book on local composers. Read more
We sit down with musician Braimah Kanneh-Mason
Meet the dynamic and versatile young violinist Braimah Kanneh-Mason, one-third of the acclaimed Kanneh-Mason Trio who have taken the classical music world by storm Read more
Ruth Langsford talks Loose Women, lucky breaks and charity
Ruth Langsford, fixture of daytime TV, talks to Jane McGowan about Loose Women, lucky breaks and why charity begins close to home... Read more
Hal Shinnie
Jason Fox - Life At The Limit
TV tough guy Jason Fox is taking his sometimes painful story on tour. Read more
Historian and broadcaster Dan Jones
We catch up with historian and broadcaster Dan Jones ahead of his appearance at the Guildford Book Festival. Read more
Sebastian Faulks' new book is a big leap forward
From Victorian asylums to the mud of the Somme, Sebastian Faulks has taken readers on a decades-long tour of the past. But his new book is a big leap forward... Read more
Denis Pellerin
Queen legend Sir Brian May and his passion for stereoscopes
Queen legend Sir Brian May has a passion for stereoscopes. Now part of his huge collection is going on view. Jane McGowan hears his photographic rhapsody. Read more
Beth Dubber
Ted Lasso's AFC Richmond
A play on the age-old fish-out-of-water trope, the show sees a likeable American college football coach take the reins of a beleaguered fictional Premier League team: AFC Richmond. Read more
Author Ava Glass advice for would-be authors
Ava Glass talks to Jane McGowan about writing a novel Read more
Ben Fogle reveals what it's like living in the wild
Ben Fogle talks to Alice Cairns about celebrity, adventure and life in the wilderness Read more
Mark Gatiss and Ian Hallard discuss marriage, music and the future of theatre
Alice Cairns talks to Mark Gatiss and Ian Hallard about marriage, music and the future of theatre. Read more
Susie Dent takes the English Language on tour
Susie Dent is taking the English language on tour. This month the Countdown lexicographer brings the wonder of words to Surrey. Jane McGowan has her dictionary ready. Read more
Making Games In Guildford: A Q&A with Peter Molineux
Peter Molyneux has made Guildford the computer gaming capital of Britain. Adele Waters enters strange new worlds and questions Peter on the past, present, and future of gaming. Read more
Mum’s the Word: Catching up with Sara Pasco
Jane McGowan catches up with comedian, writer and new mum Sara Pasco as she heads out on her 50-date stand-up tour. Read more
Natalie Livingstone on the Cliveden Literary Festival
Alice Cairns talks to Natalie Livingstone about Cliveden Literary Festival and the unsung women of history Read more
Great Scott's! Tim Hughes tells all about the opening of the Richmond restaurant
Tim Hughes, chef director of iconic seafood and fish restaurant, Scott's, gives a flavour of what to expect from its brand-new location in Richmond. Read more
Where there’s hope, with Carrie Hope Fletcher
Carrie Hope Fletcher is a girl who can't say no. This month, the busy performer says 'yes' to Bertolt Brecht's The Caucasian Chalk Circle at the Rose, Kingston. Read more
Cooking up a storm with Bonnie Garmus
Jane McGowan meets author Bonnie Garmus - one of the most exciting new novelists taking part in this month’s Guildford Book Festival Read more
Queen Elizabeth's Reign: A Lasting Monarchy
The record-breaking reign of Queen Elizabeth II has seen Britain transformed. Richard Nye travels back to 1952 with David Kynaston, leading social historian of the postwar years. Read more
Interview: Michael Duke on playing Bob Marley
Michael Duke talks about his connection to reggae music, getting to know Bob Marley, and the importance of making art. Read more
Interview: Simply Red's Mick Hucknall
Jane McGowan caught up with Simply Red’s charismatic frontman, Mick Hucknall, as the band prepare for their Sandown Park show. Read more
Interview: Brenda Edwards on her Third Hairspray Tour
A syndicate interview with Brenda Edwards, starring as Motormouth Maybelle in the upcoming tour of the musical Hairspray. Read more
Interview: Gok Wan - Designer, Presenter, Performer
Clara Knight meets Gok Wan in anticipation of his upcoming role in the pantomime 'Snow White'. Read more
David Gandy talks about his campaign to get children reading
Jane McGowan talks to model and Achievement for All ambassador David Gandy about his campaign to get children reading Read more
Pregnancy, parenting and podcasts
Discussing pregnancy, parenting and podcasts with Anna Williamson and Zoe Blaskey. Read more
Lucy Alexander: Life, loss and G&Ts on the beach
Lucy Alexander, star of BBC1’s Homes Under the Hammer, talks to Fiona Adams about life, loss and G&Ts on the beach Read more
International sculptor Kate MccGwire
Internationally renowned sculptor Kate MccGwire talks to Jane McGowan about feathers, family and finding success... Read more
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Samira Ahmed fights for fairness
BBC journalist Samira Ahmed took her employer to tribunal over equal pay and won. Here she tells Fiona Adams about her passion for Persia, her love for South London and how important it is to fight for fairness Read more
Q&A With Dame Julie Andrews
Screen royalty and national treasure, Julie Andrews tells Rosanna Greenstreet about her early memories of Walton, her passion for reading and her regret at the loss of her singing voice Read more
Lorraine Kelly; family, stress and her new role
Jane McGowan chats to TV star Lorraine Kelly about fitness, family and her new role as patron of Mole Valley’s Arts e-Live festival Read more
Sir Ian Botham beefs up charity fundraising
One of the big stars who signed up to appear on Cookalong TV is the newly honoured cricketing legend, Sir Ian Botham. Read more
Simon Bird on his new film, fatherhood and finding his feet as a director
What's changed since The Inbetweeners? Read more
Poetry and surviving lockdown with Gyles Brandreth
Sophie Farrah hears how learning poetry has helped Gyles Brandreth survive the lockdown, and why slowing down is not in his vocabulary... Read more
Davina McCall shares why we need to get fit and tips to make it happen
So, how have you spent your lockdown? Read more
Nicola Naylor on sight loss, setbacks and strength
She refuses to let her blindness hold her back. Read more
Aemen Sukkar
Mock the Week-regular and Richmond resident Milton Jones
Milton Impossible is at Richmond Theatre on Mar 28-29 Read more
An interview with David Baddiel
David Baddiel is feeling a little bit low. Read more
Rosamund Lupton on her latest emotionally charged thriller
The nature of extremism – its causes and its consequences – is explored in Three Hours, the new novel from Farnham author Rosamund Lupton. Read more
Anton du Beke reveals all
Anton du Beke talks to Alice Cairns about Erin Boag, his novel-writing and 15 years of Strictly... Read more
Clive James: “I don’t want to blackout now...I’m just getting good.”
For many, he was a face on TV. But Clive James was one of the most prolific writers and speakers around. Samantha Laurie reports. Read more
Al Murray at the Rose
The Pub Landlord is back to spread a revolution of common sense. Mehvish Patel meets comedian Al Murray Read more
Former armed robber Michael Maisey on how he turned his life around
At the age of 12, Michael Maisey was smoking crack and treading the corridors of crime. Now a businessman, author, mentor and father, he tells Tessa Parry-Wingfield about turning his life around... Read more
Antiques Roadshow and collectables expert Mark Hill
It’s farewell to the flatpack and hello to the heirloom. Mark Hill from Antiques Roadshow tells Jane McGowan why yesterday’s objects are the scoop of the day Read more
