The Pieces with Bimini

Known best for his stage name 'H', the singer and actor joins us on The Pieces this week to talk all things equality, love and his new book Pride and the Rainbow Warriors.

Ian Watkins is well known for being a member of the British pop group Steps and has recently released his new book Pride and the Rainbow Warriors. Ian's new book aims to educate the youth on the importance and history of pride in an accessible, inclusive way.

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You might know Lottie Morris for being an iconic British model or for her podcast Dream On, but now she swaps sides and joins us as our guest on this episode of The Pieces.

Lottie Moss may be the half sister of Kate Moss, but she has carved out her own identity through her influencing and modelling. She's challenged traditional norms of celebrity culture through her well-publicised presence on OnlyFans. She is not afraid to speak he...

For over a decade, Ruby Rare has been on the forefront of the conversation surrounding removing the stigma surrounding sex and relationships.

As an accredited sex educator through Acet UK - and an ambassador for Brook (the UK's leading sexual health charity) - Ruby actively tackles shame and fear head-on, with the aim of making the world a more accepting and understanding space.

In her book The Non-Monogamy Playbook, Ruby explores al...

Olivia Attwood is now a household name in the UK – having rose to fame on Love Island and subsequently becoming a staple on British TVs – but, behind the scenes, is a unique individual navigating her own tough circumstances.

On her documentary series such as ITV’s The Price of Perfection and Getting Filthy Rich, Olivia has taken to the frontlines to explore how the world around us is changing. From the new beauty standard to the wor...

On this week’s episode of The Pieces, we’re diving into all things women’s health and we’re joined by the most joyous guest to do so: Dr Nighat Arif.

Dr Nighat is a GP specialising in women’s health with over 15 experience in the NHS and private practice. Having been nominated for the National Bevan Prize for Health & Wellbeing for her commitment to advancing wellbeing in her community (Dr Nighat also practices in Urdu and Punja...

Jaguar is not just one of the UK’s most exciting dance music talent – she represents what the future of dance music could be.

From her acclaimed show on BBC Radio 1 (which has been awarded Best Radio Sow at DJ Mag’s Best of British Awards) her UTOPIA club night which aims to create a safe space for queer people in the party scene, Jaguar puts her morals and beliefs at the forefront of her work.

She is also the founder of The Jaguar F...

She’s a queen of the drag world, the reigning champion of RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs The World, and one of the most exciting rising stars in entertainment

Tia Kofi’s career in drag started a little over 10 years ago with their now infamous drag name based partly on former Secretary-General of the UN, Kofi Annan. The name is fitting – as one of the few non-white drag stars, Tia has continually used her platform to raise awareness for ...

Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon has made a profound impact on the music world.

Having gone from playing in the bars of Edinburgh to supporting Olly Alexander on his most recent UK tour, they have drawn comparisons to artists including Jeff Buckley and Nick Drake. Through their lyricism, Jacob explores themes of identity and discovery, alongside feelings of unrequited love.

Jacob Alon's new album In Limerence is out on May 30th....

Dannii Minogue is an Australian idol who has travelled globally spreading a message of love and positivity.

Whether it is through her acting, her chart-topping music or her roles on shows including The X Factor, Australia's Got Talent or on the BBC's I Kissed A Boy, Dannii Minogue somehow manages to balance fame, advocacy and sweet authenticity seamlessly.

Now, Dannii is back hosting the game-changing BBC reality show I Kissed A Boy ...

We’re trying something a bit different this week on The Pieces! Bimini is joined by three incredible voices from the LGBTQ+ community for a roundtable conversation.

Bimini is joined by academic and activist Samuel Moir-Smith (he/him), the boundary-breaking creative Darkwah (they/them) and audio-visual storyteller Suithink (she/her) to talk about the impact of the recent UK ruling that makes biological sex – not gender identity – the...

With so much happening in the world at the moment, we've taken a break from the interviews and taking a moment to talk about supporting our trans friends.

Bimini is back at home and is spending this weeks episode of The Pieces to talk passionately about the widespread anti-trans sentiment in British media and its impact on society.

Bimini criticises the recent court ruling limiting gender identity to biological sex, leading to furthe...

ABSOLUTE. has been a key figure in the vibrant LGBTQ+ club sphere for many years, but his most recent journey has taken him from promoter to live artist.

Born in Turkey, ABSOLUTE. has become renowned for his high energy performances and genre blending productions. Having begun his musical journey immersed in the nineties rave culture, he has since been instrumental in shaping London's club scene, co-founding influential nights such ...

Cian Ducrot is one of the UK's most exciting rising artists.

Following the release of his #1 charting debut album Victory in 2023, the Irish artist has gone on to win a GRAMMY Award (for co-writing SZA's hit single Saturn), tour with Ed Sheeran and, of course, write a whole lot of new music. His new album Little Dreaming is released on July 11th - featuring the hit single Who's Making You Feel It.

Cian Ducrot is more than an artist -...

In a culture that is sex-obsessed, Yasmin Benoit has become the face of asexuality in the UK.

Having fronted documentaries on the BBC and Sky News, as well as writing for the likes of Huffington Post and Attitude, if you're wondering what asexuality looks like, look no further than Yasmin.

Having been brought up in Reading, with Trinidadian, Jamaican and Barbadian descent, Yasmin's journey has been anything but straight-forward. From...

We have a slightly different episode of The Pieces this week! Bimini is at home feeling a bit poorly, so they have jumped on the microphone to share some personal updates.

From the comfort of their bedrooms (in their pyjamas!), they answer listener questions, covering topics such as self-confidence, their fashion inspirations, memorable experiences in India and dealing with anxiety.

Bimini also discusses their journey with gender ide...

David Walliams is one of the UK's most celebrated comedians, writers and TV personalities.

As the co-creator (with Matt Lucas) of the acclaimed BBC comedy series Little Britain and Come Fly With Me, David dominated early-00's pop culture. For his stint on Britain's Got Talent, he won Best TV Judge at the National Television Awards for 4 years. He is also the fastest-growing children's author in the UK, having sold over 50m book worl...

Owen Jones is one of the UK’s most vocal political commentators.

As a columnist for The Guardian (and previously The Independent), as well as the host of The Owen Jones Show and The Owen Jones Podcast, he is a consistent advocate for liberal values and social inequality.

Through-out his career, he has been named as one of the most influential people in progressive politics in Britain, having been awarded Journalist of the Year at the...

When it comes to campaigning in the digital age - Mikaela Loach is one of the UK's most effective change-makers.

Having been named one of Prospect's top thinkers of 2024, Mikaela advocates for environmental and racial justice, sustainable fashion and issues such as the mistreatment of migrants. She has also worked tirelessly on climate action and during 2019's Extinction Rebellion protests in London, she "locked on" for eight hours.

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Comedian, actress, writer and singer Jayde Adams is, perhaps, one of the most honest people in entertainment.

Bravely wearing her heart on her sleeve at all times, the winner of the 2014 Funny Women Award has had a decorated career - from winning countless comedy awards, to starring in the likes of Amazon & BBC's Good Omens, Alma's Not Normal and even participating in Strictly Come Dancing. Jayde is taking the media by storm - a...