White Wine Question Time

White Wine Question Time

White Wine Question Time, with Kate Thornton, is the podcast that brings together well-known friends, three glasses of wine and three thought-provoking questions. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. White Wine Question Time is a Stak production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

April 26, 2024 47 mins

As his new drama 'Red Eye' debuts on ITV, we're delighted to be joined by an esteemed actor whose dulcet tones earned him a writing deal with Audible - which proved just as successful as his acting. It's Richard Armitage!


Richard talks us through a fascinating career that's taken him from performing in his school's version of The Hobbit aged 11 to West End smash hits, cracking TV dramas and back to The Hobbit - as in, one of the...

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This week we're bringing you some of our favourite laugh out loud moments on WWQT so you can start your week off right!


First up, we have ultimate funny man Brian Conley, who revisits the time he met Tom Cruise and absolutely put his foot in it - oops! Then we have one of our favourite comedians, Joe Pasquale who tells us about the dangers of moose antlers and how they very nearly killed him. Plus, we've got the brilliant Tom Al...

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Today's guest is a celebrated actor who can seamlessly turn his hand to any number of different roles - be it TV dramas, comedy blockbusters or Tony-nominated runs on Broadway. It's the lovely Stephen Mangan!


After almost becoming a lawyer and instead finding his way to acting after real tragedy, Stephen's gone on to enjoy a hugely successful career on stage and screen. He chats to us about his love for his huge Irish family - h...

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This week, we’re here with some last minute motivation in the run up to the London Marathon this Sunday! Whether you’re a runner or simply there for the good vibes, you’re bound to be inspired by our fantastic guests.


First up, we have cricket legend Phil Tufnell, who tells us about his own biggest inspirations and how they’ve helped him through the most challenging of times. Then, we have Olympian Dame Denise Lewis who recalls ...

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Joining us today is the esteemed actor and comedian you’ll no doubt know from shows like Mock the Week, Fleabag, Outnumbered - and even a few scenes of the latest James Bond film. It’s the wonderful Hugh Dennis!


Before heading back out on tour with Steve Punt for the first time in a decade, Hugh chats to Kate about the joys of letting your career dictate its path, how he found himself in the likes of Fleabag and James Bond, and ...

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This week we’re revisiting our brilliant chat with the extraordinary Prue Leith. She’s a businesswoman, chef, entrepreneur, TV personality and author and she’s back on our screens once again this Sunday for the final episode of Channel 4’s special Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off series. Here, she tells us about her belief in reinventing yourself every 25 years and reminisces on her most incredible life journeys, from food to love - and...

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Joining us this week is a phenomenal singer-songwriter with one of the most recognisable voices in pop music. It’s noughties icon Anastacia!


Anastacia joins Kate following the release of her latest album, “Our Songs,” a unique project that pays homage to the music she fell in love with while in Germany. Together, they chart her life all the way from childhood - where you would have found her and her...

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April 2, 2024 32 mins

This week, to celebrate the long Easter weekend we're revisiting some brilliant guests that have reminded us of the importance of family and the support they bring. From the heartwarming to the ridiculously hilarious, we've got something for everyone.


First up, it's HRH Princess Eugenie who talks us through the line of phenomenal women she's come from. Then we have Colleen and Maureen from the iconic pop band ...

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Joining us today is an esteemed actor and writer whose incredible career has seen him star in some of the county’s biggest films and TV shows, write a plethora of successful children books and inadvertently set himself on fire - it’s the lovely Ben Miller!


We chat to Ben about how his dream career seemingly unfolded before his eyes, his enduring fascination with the legacy of our childhood and lasting advice he’s found from the ...

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March 26, 2024 69 mins

As Ralf Little departs one of the BBC's most-watched shows, Death in Paradise, after an incredible 5-year reign, we thought we'd revisit our conversation with him where we talk all about his fascinating journey so far!


From his 25-year career spanning iconic shows like The Royle Family and 2 Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, to auditioning for Tom Hanks and even his semi-professional footballing career - he's a ma...

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Joining us today a former model who has gone from well-known to well-loved, establishing herself as a powerful advocate for autism awareness: it’s the wonderful Christine McGuinness!


Fresh off her stint in BBC Two’s Pilgrimage: The Road Through North Wales, Christine joins Kate to chart her remarkable journey to public prominence. From struggling to fit in at school and falling into the wrong crowd, her childhood was f...

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Continuing the weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, we’re looking back at some of our favourite Irish guests on today’s episode. Iconic Boyzlife duo, Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden tell us how the Irish find support in community at the best and worst times - from family holidays to funerals alike. We also hear from the mega-talented singer-songwriter and poet Imelda May, who reminisces about her hilariously chaotic childhood g...

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Joining us today is a true dance music legend and maestro behind the turntables: it’s the iconic Fat Tony!


His journey to becoming a household name wasn’t without its challenges. He joins Kate to chart his career from starting out as a club doorman to DJing around the world and forming lifelong friendships with A-listers like Kate Moss and Boy George - all while struggling with debilitating addiction issues t...

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March 12, 2024 52 mins
We're back with another Celebrity Big Brother housemate - talent show legend and our old friend Louis Walsh! We've loved watching him spill all of the industry secrets so far and it's only been a week, so what better time to revisit some of his best tales! We talk about everything from the X Factor to his favourite 90s pop memories. You’re in for a proper trip down memory lane!

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Joining us today is a woman who despite numerous bouts of bad luck and health concerns, remains as radiant and joyous as when she first burst onto our Strictly scenes: it's the lovely Amy Dowden!


She chats to us about how her spirit has been tested - but never broken - by various health concerns over the last few years. We also celebrate her incredible return to Strictly, hear about the amazing sacrifices her partner Ben has mad...

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This week we're diving back into our chat with broadcasting legend - and Celebrity Big Brother's newest housemate - Fern Britton! She talks all things family secrets, IVF struggles and her incredible journey from award winning presenter and journalist to best-selling novelist! She's a fantastic lady and we wish her the best of luck as she enters the house!

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This week, we have the pleasure of welcoming the legendary chef, author, restaurateur, and TV star, Michel Roux Jr.


Michel joins us fresh from closing the doors on La Gavroche, his iconic two Michelin-starred restaurant in Mayfair, for the final time. He sits down with Kate to discuss some of his wildest stories working in the restaurant, why selling it was never an option, his decision to leave MasterCh...

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February 27, 2024 42 mins
This week we're looking forward to the 2024 BRIT Awards, so we thought we'd celebrate one of our favourite musical talents - who's received a record-breaking seven nominations this year! Here she talks about her journey into music and her experience of sexism in the industry, writing for Beyoncé and her determination to build a family empire. This megastar is sure to sweep up big time and we'll be cheering her on all the way!

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This week’s episode feels particularly special because Leigh Francis, my dear friend, steps out as himself for the very first time. 


Starting from his school days in Leeds and early career, meeting his now-wife, Jill, his first forays as a hard-up comic, starting out working with Sacha Baron Cohen and Noel Fielding to how Celebrity Juice was conceived at my 30th birthday party! 


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This week, we’re treating you to a special bonus episode featuring the insightful psychotherapist you may recognise from his Sunday Times best-selling book “Ten to Zen”, it’s the wonderful Owen O’Kane.


Owen joins Kate for a candid conversation about his unique journey to becoming a therapist. From witnessing the troubles in Northern Ireland first-hand, struggling to accept his sexuality, to finally stepping into the sp...

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