Normal Not Normal
James and Oliver Phelps (aka Fred and George Weasley) talk to a star-studded selection of friends, colleagues and personal heroes who stepped into the limelight at a young age, and find out what “normal” means to them. As identical twins who grew up on the Harry Potter film set as Fred and George Weasley, you could never say that the pair had a “normal” start to life. But recently, they’ve been thinking: what does “normal” mean anyway? Ready your ears for behind-the-scenes Potter revelations; outrageous rants; frank conversations about mental health; and even the odd, ‘did-you-know?’ Stabl production (Formerly the Double Trouble podcast)
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April 11, 2023 • 4 mins
Introducing Something In Media: a new show that tells the story of successful people in the general world of media, and what it takes to make it to the very top.
We plan to show you that there are many ways to become successful in the media, whatever your background, wherever you’re from.
Series 1 is out now, and features the likes of Michelle Ackerely (The One Show, Crime Watch, etc). James Longman (The Late Late Show with James...
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March 11, 2022 • 60 mins
Many of you may know Bonnie from her role as Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter films. But alongside her work as an actor and director, Bonnie has another passion – the environment and taking action against climate change. Her new book, Go Gently, shares with readers simple steps we can all take, each day, to help reconnect to the natural world around us and join in the fight against climate change. You can find out more here: https...
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March 4, 2022 • 34 mins
Thank you for all of your birthday messages!
In this episode we discuss our favourite Potter film sets (the answers might surprise you), our weird birthday traditions and why our 21st birthday gift from Rupert Grint had to be delivered in a lorry!
We can hardly believe it, but this is our last listener episode of the season! Thank you so much for sending in all of your storytimes, questions and ‘did-you-knows’ - we've loved shari...
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February 25, 2022 • 64 mins
Did you know that the first Lord of the Rings movie came out three weeks after Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone? In this episode we’re talking to the brilliant Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan - the actors who played Pippin and Merry in the films.
We find out what the mischievous Merry and Pippin have in common with Fred and George Weasley, what pranks Dom pulled on set and why people are still mixing Billy and Dom up.
We ...
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February 18, 2022 • 33 mins
Happy Valentine's Week!
In this episode we're sharing our best and worst Valentine's memories.
Find out why Ollie switched places with James on a date one time, what Ollie's wife thought about getting golf gear as a Valentine's present, and what happened when James got trapped on a balcony.
This season we’ll be talking to some of our favourite people as we continue to explore what normal really means. But we’ll also be hearing m...
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February 11, 2022 • 54 mins
Tiga didn't have your average childhood. He was born in Canada but spent many of his first ten years in Goa, where his parents were part of a community of travellers with a love of all-night beach parties and spirituality. There, he discovered the joys of playing music to a crowd, and went on to become a world-famous, award-winning DJ. He's remixed songs from The xx, LCD Soundsystem, Scissor Sisters, Peaches, Moby, Depeche Mode and...
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February 4, 2022 • 29 mins
In this episode we learn the legend of the Phelps' everlasting goldfish, meet snake-wrangling toddlers and find out why James' character has died in every horror film he's been in...
This season we’ll be talking to some of our favourite people as we continue to explore what normal really means. But we’ll also be hearing more from you!
Every other episode will feature your storytimes, questions and ‘did-you-knows’ and right now we...
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January 28, 2022 • 60 mins
In this episode we chat to actor and friend April Pearson!
April played Michelle in 2007 hit TV series Skins, and became something of a symbol of noughties teenage rebellion.
We talk about what it's like to be best known for your first acting role, body-shaming in the entertainment industry and the dark side of intimacy on-screen. Please bear in mind that this episode is intended for adults and might not be suitable for all liste...
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January 21, 2022 • 27 mins
In this episode Oliver says sorry to his mum, we learn about the Toilet Paper Queen and we talk about the time Oliver's childhood medical skills kind of maybe saved James' life.
This season we’ll be talking to some of our favourite people as we continue to explore what normal really means. But we’ll also be hearing more from you!
Every other episode will feature your storytimes, questions and ‘did-you-knows’. Send in your most ex...
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January 14, 2022 • 56 mins
Multi-award-winning Jany Temime has created costumes for some of the most famous film stars in the world: Daniel Craig as James Bond; Sandra Bullock in 'Gravity' and, of course, Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter films!
In this episode we reminisce about our time on-set together, discuss our favourite Potter films and reveal our least favourite costumes.
And, because Jany has known us since we were teenagers, she has a f...
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January 7, 2022 • 29 mins
Happy New Year!
In this episode we talk about what really happened behind the scenes of the Potter 20th anniversary reunion, share our dating disasters and reveal what it's like having your own stunt double.
This season we’ll be talking to some of our favourite people as we continue to explore what normal really means. But we’ll also be hearing more from you!
Every other episode will feature your storytimes, questions and ‘did-y...
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December 31, 2021 • 45 mins
This episode's guest is Sophie Skelton! She is best known for her role as Brianna Fraser in hit Starz series Outlander.
We find out how she discovered she'd landed her Outlander role, discuss trigger warnings on screen and ask why so many Harry Potter fans want Sophie to play Lily Potter!
In this episode we do touch on some tough issues, including how sexual violence is depicted on screen and other subjects like suicide. While we...
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December 24, 2021 • 25 mins
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa, or you’ve just celebrated Hanukkah, Diwali or any other festive holiday - welcome to the Normal Not Normal Holiday special!
In this episode we hear all about your festive traditions. We find out how Hungarians get rid of witches at Christmas (it involves carpentry and poppy seeds), which monsters are prowling around at Chinese New Year and why you might find a fish in the bath during ...
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December 17, 2021 • 27 mins
We're back with your 'not normal' storytimes, questions and did-you-knows!
In this episode of Normal Not Normal we share what birthdays were like on the Harry Potter set, find out what James' 'dog-voice' sounds like and discover why you can never trust a donkey.
This season we’ll be talking to some of our favourite people as we continue to explore what normal really means. But we’ll also be hearing more from you!
Every other epi...
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December 10, 2021 • 40 mins
Tracy Beaker author Jacqueline Wilson has never shied away from the difficult parts of life in her books. She's tackled alcoholism, mental health issues, divorce, domestic abuse and growing up in care, but always manages to make her creations warm, witty and child-friendly.
Her books inspired the long-running Tracy Beaker TV series, which has recently been reimagined as 'My Mum Tracy Beaker', featuring Dani Harmer as a grown-up Tr...
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December 3, 2021 • 30 mins
Welcome back to Normal Not Normal!
In our first episode of season three we talk about the time we nearly got a fan fired, find out how James ruined a carpet and share some of our most awkward moments.
This season we’ll be talking to some of our favourite people as we continue our collective journey exploring what normal really means. But we’ll also be hearing more from you!
Every other episode will feature your storytimes, que...
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July 2, 2021 • 67 mins
In this special bonus episode we take a break from our break to welcome Ed Sheeran and his manager Stuart Camp onto the podcast!
We were honoured to host the first interview with both Ed and Stuart together. Over the years the pair have developed a unique friendship, and Stuart and his wife are even godparents to Ed’s daughter Lyra. They still disagree on one big thing, however. Ed is a huge Potter superfan. Stuart isn’t.
We ask...
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May 14, 2021 • 70 mins
In this episode we chat to graphic design duo MinaLima. Throughout the Harry Potter films, Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima worked together to concoct the style at the heart of the films, from the intricately detailed Marauder’s Map, the wonderfully bonkers Daily Prophet and our favourite, the fantastical Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes inventions.
We find out why the first attempt at Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes wasn’t ‘vulgar’ enough, what...
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May 7, 2021 • 60 mins
In this episode we chat to British Paralympian and self-described javelin queen Hollie Arnold MBE.
Hollie, who was born without a right forearm, became a household name in 2016 when she won gold at the Rio Paralympics, smashing the world record in the process. But things haven't always been plain sailing for Hollie.
We find out how Hollie coped when her mum was hospitalised with severe depression, why internet trolls turned on he...
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April 30, 2021 • 54 mins
In this episode we talk to Cameo app co-founder Martin Blencowe.
Martin’s story is sure to inspire you, although his journey to success was not smooth. We hear about his struggle with steroids as a teenage athlete in the UK, his pursuit of the American Dream in LA and how the Harry Potter films helped him through his father’s last weeks.
Cameo is an app that allows users to order personalised video messages from their favourite ...
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