Reasons To Be Joyful with Gaby Roslin

Gaby welcomes former racing driver turned pundit and commentator, Billy Monger, to the podcast.

They chat about his brilliant career, love of racing, his new book - and all things joy!

Billy is a pundit for the F1 coverage on Channel Four, along with Steve Jones, David Coulthard, Mark Webber, Lee McKenzie and many others....

His passion for the sport is infectious, and his zeal for life is wonderful to listen to!

We hope yo...

Author and positive energy spreader, Vex King, joins Gaby for a chat about joy and love and positivity.

We're also joined by Vex's wife - Kaushal - his biggest champion, and another joy spreader!

They chat about how they met, about kindness, love - and why their mission is to spread kindness and positivity wherever they go.

Vex's books have sold millions of copy worldwide and give advice to those who are seeking a spiritual guide, ...

The delightful, brilliant, funny pals - Mel & Sue - join Gaby for a natter!

(after being 40 minutes late - tut tut)

They talk about their friendship, working together, their new ITV show - 'Win Win' - a life in comedy and why they love each other so much.

The two of them know each other so well...and work so well together (and separately too).

THE BIG TOPIC of discussion is what is the nation's favourite sandwich filler...

Actors Helen George and Yvette Robinson join Gaby for a natter about all things joy!

The two friends have launched a new podcast - Mystic Mates - in which they will explore mystical happenings and supernatural situations through meaningful conversations, light-hearted laughs and wild personal stories. Featuring special guests, readers and real-life stories from their audience.

Helen & Yvette first met performing together...

Henry Lewis and Dave Hearn from Mischeif Theatre (The Play That Goes Wrong) join Gaby for chat - and a bit of cheeky mischief of course!

Their new show - The Comedy About Spies - is in full flow in London's West End and is HILARIOUS!

Gaby chats to them about how they met, how The Play That Goes Wrong came about, and the early years of the company.

One of the things they have learned from doing these silly shows is how much...

Director George Jaques and actor Ruby Stokes join Gaby for a natter about their new film, 'Sunny Dancer'.

Gaby is OBsessed with the film and is telling everyone to see it! Here's the synopsis:

As if conquering cancer wasn't hard enough, 17-year-old Ivy's parents sign her up to spend her summer at what she calls "chemo camp", where she manages to find unexpected friends in a group of misfits and has a summer she'll never for...

**please note, there's a bit of fruity language in this episode!**

Gaby welcomes the actor, writer and filmmaker Lucas Jones to the podcast, whose debut poetry collection - I Still Believe in Miracles: Poems to Find Meaning in Difficult Time - was published in January 2026.

Lucas reflects on his many different channels of creativity, first sharing his poetry on social media, the connections and solace that his words have provided, as...

Gaby welcomes bestselling author, speaker and ordained Buddhist monk, Sam Yo, to the podcast.

Sam chats about his early career in the West End and what motivated him to move to Thailand to become a monk.

They discuss energy, soul, mentors and of course...joy!

Sam has dedicated his life to helping others achieve their physical and mindset potential. He is a graduate of the Laban Center with a degree in movement and dance, a certifie...

Singer and actress Alexandra Burke joins Gaby to chat about her music, appearing in the West End, X Factor - and Chaka Khan!

She tells Gaby all about what brings her joy and the full-circle moment she is currently having in her career.

Alexandra gets a little emotional when talking about her mum, and her children, and how blessed she has been in her life and career - but they are tears of joy, not sadness.

She loves living in the m...

Gaby welcomes legendary actor Didi Conn to the podcast to chat about her iconic role of Frenchy in the film of 'Grease'.

Didi shares her joy of making that film, her favourite song and moment from it - and talks about how the cast remained friends ever since filming it.

They also chat about the joys of family and singing (oh yes, there's some singing!)

We hope you enjoy listening to this trip down memory lane as much as we did rec...

Gaby welcomes model, writer, and activist Katie Piper to the pod!

'One of the most important voices today' says Gaby - who believes we should all listen to Katie and her wisdom...and has been, for 18 years (which is the first time they met!)

Pain transformed Katie's life (negatively for a long time after a horrendous acid attack) but has also given her purpose and direction and a joyful attitude towards life.

We hope you enjoy this ...

Singer, actress and Britain's Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas joins Gaby for a strawberry daiquiri and natter about all things joy.

They discuss her new music, filming a video in Ibiza, BGT, her favourite musicals (and her dream role) and why a tube of lip balm has become her lucky charm.

We also learn about the item that brings her the most joy in our Show n Tell section!

Remember you can watch all our episodes via our YouTube ...

The Script frontman, Danny O'Donoghue, joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy.

Danny has been very open about some of the tough times he's gone through - and now, he's happily married, and beaming about it!

They talk about fame, love, the struggle of the music industry and balancing home life with tour life, and the brand new album (which is coming out in August).

He talks about what it means to be human, why we should all be w...

Screenwriter and TV Producer - Russell T Davies - joins Gaby for a natter about his new series 'Tip Toe' - and his brilliant writing career (which includes 'It's A Sin', 'Dr Who' and 'Years & Years')

He talks about predicting the future in his shows (there's no crystal ball apparently), writing 'on the nose', channelling anger into his work - and - bringing out the joy in his industry.

Russell and the Pet Shop Boys have collabo...

Gaby welcomes singer/songwriter/actor Matt Cardle to the pod, to chat about all thing joy.

Matt is currently in the musical 'Kinky Boots' in the West End - and loving it! He's also just about to release his new album...so he's a busy busy boy!

They talk about his music, 'being famous', social media (both the highs and the lows), being too honest (is there such a thing!?) and working with your mates.

Matt also reveals his 'Show n T...

Comedian Lucy Beaumont is a bundle of joy and brings her infectious laughter (and accent) to the podcast!

She tells Gaby about bringing joy to people via the power of comedy - and how she feels more relaxed on stage, than in her real life.

There's the story of the crow who tried to pick her up by her beehive haircut - and the gang of youths who stuck a Wagon Wheel to her forehead on the London Underground.

And - we host The Easiest...

JJ Chalmers (former Royal Marines Commando and Invictus Games Medalist) joins Gaby for a natter about all things joy!

They chat about JJ's incredible career and life - and the amazing things he has achieved. Both Gaby and JJ share a love of TV - and presenting in particular - so enjoy a good ole natter about that, and of course The Invictus Games.

JJ also reveals his Show n Tell item (an object that brings him joy and makes him smi...

The Lady Mayor of London - Dame Susan Langley - joins Gaby for a natter about joy!

They talk about female role models, following your dreams and empowering young women.

Sue loves the city of London; the vibrancy, the multiculturalism, the amazing people who live there - and she celebrates this every day.

She wants to make sure everyone feels welcome in the city - and want to visit - and she is keen to dispel some of the myths about ...