Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did

Genevieve's on her summer holibobs, so the usual trip down memory lane is paused for two weeks - but in the meantime, there's a fourth birthday to celebrate!     

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Brentley joins Genevieve to reminisce about starring in '90s US teen musical sitcom California Dreams.     

He reveals some of the famous faces he beat to land the role of Matt Garrison, talks about the enduring popularity of the show's songs and explains why he struggled to accept his role as a Saturday morning teen heart-throb.     

Brentley also discusses the reasons behind why he left the show in unhappy circumstances after two...

Valerie joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the hit '80s TV show Fame.     

She talks about missing out on the original role of Doris in Alan Parker's Oscar-winning version, before landing the part on the small screen - and how the character's issues with body image reflected her own experience in real life.     

Valerie also chats about "Fame mania" that spread around the world, her famous fans and pays tribute to Leroy acto...

Martin joins Genevieve to reminisce about the heady days of Spandau Ballet when the band was one of the biggest in the world during the 1980s.     

He chats about being banned by the BBC, his disasterous first meeting with David Bowie and reveals why he doesn't actually play on one the band's biggest hits, True.     

Martin also explains why he had mentally checked out of Spandau Ballet in its last year before they split up and how...

Series 7 of Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did begins next week!   

Another host of much-loved TV, film and music stars of the 1980s to 2000s, will be joining Genevieve to take you on a trip down memory lane and talk about how their lives unfolded after.   

Find out who the first guest will be and follow or subscribe now so you don't miss it!     

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Join Genevieve as she picks out some memorable celebrity guest moments from Season 6 of Celebrity Catch Up.     

Hear a rare interview with Peter Ostrum - better known as Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - as he reminisces about making the classic film with Gene Wilder.     

For TV lovers Blue Peter's...

To mark the one-year anniversary of Jerry's passing, listen again to what turned out to be the last broadcast interview he recorded before he died a few weeks later on 27 April 2023.     

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Jerry joins Genevieve to reminisce about the beginnings of The Jerry Springer Show and how it became one of the most popular, outrageous and controversial talk shows in TV history.     

He explains why criticism of the show is elitist, wh...

Season 6 finale! '90s dance legend Rozalla joins Genevieve to reminisce about the success of her smash hit Everybody's Free (To Feel Good).     

She talks about her proud legacy of the song, foam parties, '90s fashion and reveals why Michael Jackson ran away from her on tour...     

Rozalla also talks about dancing with Al Pacino, training as a beauty therapist after being dropped by Sony and how the '90s music revival tours have k...

Peter joins Genevieve to reminisce about making classic movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and his starring role as Charlie Bucket.     

He talks about working with Gene Wilder, the problem with everlasting gobstoppers, his burping double and the amazing legacy of the film.     

Pete explains why he decided to quit acting after making the movie and was reluctant to talk about his involvement for a long time - and instead s...

Genevieve stops by to wish everyone a happy new year and reflect on an unbelieveable 2023 for Celebrity Catch Up - filled with award wins, #1 chart positions around the world and more.     

The pod will return in the new year to continue Season 6 with more nostalgia and more guests talking about how their lives unfolded after that thing they did!

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Deniece joins Genevieve to reminisce about her rise to fame in the '80s alongside her siblings in smash hit pop group Five Star.     

She talks about growing up in the public eye as a teenager, massive shoulder pads, making history winning a Brit Award and the infamous Going Live! phone-in incident.     

Deniece also opens up about the backlash the group faced after letting cameras into their mansion home and why the family moved t...

Omri joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame first in Dallas and then cult mystery Eerie Indiana.     

He chats about Larry Hagman, preserving himself in tupperware (who could forget THAT episode!) and explains why Eerie was the most fun set he's worked on.     

Omri also reveals how he feels about seeing his 15-year-old self on TV every day every October thanks to the love of Hocu...

Aled joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and explains how he came to sing Walking in the Air, famously associated with the classic 1982 animation The Snowman.     

He chats about having to deal with constant press speculation and predictions as to when his voice would break and end his career, turning down Johnny Carson and the Queen Mother - and reveals how he ended up in Bob Geldof and Paula Yates's official weddi...

Paul joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and the success of his debut smash hit album, No Parlez.     

He talks about having to persuade his record company to release his number one hit, Whenever I Lay My Hat, becoming a heart-throb and crimping his hair... (it was the 80s!).     

Paul also reveals why David Bowie stepped in for him at Live Aid, why he needed to step back from the music industry for a couple of year...

Nigel joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the cult 1980s British comedy The Young Ones.     

He explains the origins of his character Neil, how he got involved with Band Aid and recalls some of the dangerous stunts on the show - including the time he got injured by a giant chocolate eclair!     

Nigel also talks about leaving Neil behind, moving into theatre and musicals, and treats us to his Magic Roundabout voice.     

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Yvette joins Genevieve to reminisce about her time presenting the iconic British children's TV show Blue Peter.

She recalls her disastrous audition, working with the famous Blue Peter pets, reveals the secrets behind "here's one I made earlier" and opens up about her difficult first year on the show which led her to initially resign. 

Yvette also explains why she decided to leave the show, how she and her husband Karl came up with ...

Series 6 of Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did begins next week!  

Once again Genevieve be joined by a host of stars from much-loved TV, film and music of the 1980s to 2000s, to take you on a trip down memory lane and talk about how their lives unfolded after.  

Find out who the first guest will be and follow or subscribe now so you don't miss it!

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Join Genevieve as she picks out some memorable celebrity guest moments from Season 5. 

Hear '80s pop legend Tiffany reminisce about storming the charts with her debut smash I Think We're Alone Now, as well as Eurovision greats Bucks Fizz (or The Fizz as they're now known) reveal which Tina Tuner hit they originally recorded.

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