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Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

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The Ultimate Fantasy Guest List podcast with Classic FM’s Tim Lihoreau.
Each week, Tim welcomes a VIP guest to curate their dream dinner party, revealing a list of five fantasy invitees—living or dead, real or fictional, controversial or beloved. But there’s always a twist... will they accept Tim’s ‘gatecrasher’?

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  • 22 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 1 hr 4 min
  • English

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  • S5 · E28
    September 1 · 1 hr 4 min

    Danielle de Niese

    “Anna 1, Anna 2.” Opera megastar Danielle de Niese is lighting up the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner studios with her trademark effervescence. She’s talking everything from Timothee Chalamet to International Rescue, not to mention choosing her 5 fantasy guests. And there’s a problem from the start! Before she can say yes or no to The Gatecrasher, she has to try to narrow down her own list. Listen to the last episode of the season now on Global Player. Follow on Instagram: @classicfm @timlihoreau @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

  • S5 · E27
    August 25 · 1 hr 2 min

    Lloyd Griffith

    “Let’s have it…in the chapter house of Wells Cathedral” Star of Ted Lasso, stand-up legend and actor extraordinaire (see Return to Paradise, Bad Education, etc) LLOYD GRIFFITH is the VIP on the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner pod this week. Host Tim Lihoreau and he discuss cathedrals (his favourite places) choirs (there’s a strict hierarchy) and, of course, the idea of replacing smoking with kazoos. His five fantasy guests are at once revealing and moving. But will he take The Gatecrasher? You’ll have to listen to find out. Follow on Instagram: @classicfm @timlihoreau @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod Plus some links mentioned in the conversation : Eric Cantona link https://youtu.be/tu4YFDBFFVk Mrs Merton on Brits link https://youtu.be/Y8lA_UYS1-s Matt Haig’s How to Stop Time on Hive link https://www.hive.co.uk/product/matt-haig/how-to-stop-time/27102676

  • S5 · E26
    August 18 · 1 hr 24 min

    Myleene Klass

    “Patrick Moore’s bathroom!” Make way for a very special episode. Myleene Klass shares the soundtrack of her life, from her pop-music days to her powerful activism. She sits down for a lively chat about her ultimate fantasy dinner party guests. And warning: along the way she opens up about her vital, tireless campaigning to change the conversation around miscarriage with some candid talk and inspiring conversation.

  • S5 · E25
    August 11 · 1 hr 2 min

    Eric Whitacre

    “I am Chief Nerd”. Award-winning composer, salsa-fiend and general all-round legend Eric Whitacre brings his five fantasy dinner guest to the table with host Tim Lihoreau. It’s a fabulous list and the conversation is freee-flowing, fantastic and a little bit fan-boy. Will he take The Gatecrasher? You’ll have to listen to find out. Follow on Instagram: @classicfm @timlihoreau @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

  • S5 · E24
    August 4 · 1 hr 9 min

    Julian Lloyd Webber

    “Oh, I’d love a ’Scrambled Egg-Off’ - what ever that is!” An unmissable episode of the Global Original Podcast Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner as host Tim Lihoreau sits down with the legendary Julian Lloyd Webber for a conversation packed with jaw-dropping stories: like the moment he knew his illustrious cello career was over, who is his Celebrity Crush, and which little-known arts minister helped him introduce the In Harmony music scheme to Everton. (There’s a clue in the blues!) Guests-wise he’s on the big hitter trail with composers, religious leaders and even CATS…fighting for attention. (Not…those Cats!) Will he take The Gatecrasher? You’ll have to listen to find out. Follow on Instagram: @classicfm @timlihoreau @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

  • S5 · E23
    July 28 · 56 min

    MC Hammersmith

    “We’re all snowflake, woke cucks!” It’s an amazing week on the podcast as comedian, rapper and Harry Potter lookalike MC HAMMERSMITH comes into the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? studios. This fast-talking, long-form improvving legend talks about his best friends, his precise views on Nandos (reaching out for sponsorship) and how to cope with a Powerpoint Party. Host Tim Lihoreau finds his rap rhyme plus MC's five fantasy guests. And a DEAR bunch they are, too. Follow on Instagram: @classicfm @timlihoreau @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

  • S5 · E22
    July 21 · 1 hr 22 min

    Mark Thomas

    “Trouser round his ankles...listening to Chopin!” Anything can happen and actually does when comedy legend Mark Thomas comes into the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? podcast studios. He’s talking influences, funeral songs, ‘Comedy Product’ 2026 and the people he truly loves with host Tim Lihoreau. Then there’s the small matter of the five fantasy guests. Will the table be big enough? (Spoiler alert: no.) Follow on Instagram: @classicfm @timlihoreau @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

  • S5 · E21
    July 13 · 1 hr 4 min

    Al Murray

    “He was always the familial… elephant in the room!" It’s Fringe season and Tim Lihoreau has legendary comedians in the pod studio. This week it’s the name-slating, punter-bating landlord Al Murray, joining for a lively conversation about his ideal fantasy dinner party guests. The star of the hit tour ‘All you need is Guv! talks about his life and times, his writing and of course his comedy; and his guests are all first-timers on GWCTD. Prepare yourself for a table of legends — they can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial. Plus, will he welcome the gatecrasher that Tim has chosen for him? You’ll have to listen to find out! Follow on Instagram: @classicfm @timlihoreau @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

  • S5 · E20
    July 7 · 1 hr 13 min

    Miranda Raison

    “…I do dabble in YOOO tube!" This week on the pod, an actor who became familiar to a generation as Jo from Spooks. More recently she has received rave reviews alongside Ralph Fiennes as Dame Ellen Terry in the West End smash David Hare play ‘Grace Pervades’. Miranda Raison joins Tim Lihoreau for a unique and engrossing chat to reveal her five fabulous fantasy dinner party guests. She was Anne Boleyn in Howard Brenton’s eponymous play: the wife of Kenneth Branagh in The Winter's Tale and now she recounts the five people she simply MUST have around the dinner table. They are a truly eclectic bunch. Discover her a-list guest list - they can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial - who will make the cut? And how will she react to the wildcard “Gatecrasher”? You’ll have to listen to find out! Follow on Instagram: @classicfm @timlihoreau @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

  • S5 · E19
    June 29 · 1 hr 10 min

    Rob Auton

    “Do you wan’t to come on your with me?” Writer, comedian and, let’s face it, philosopher Rob Auton brings his unique look on life to the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? pod studio. He’s chose his UNIQUE line of fantasy guests - in time as well as space - and he recounts the reasons why in a fascinating episode. Host Tim Lihoreau would have gladly locked the doors and never let him leave. But will he take The Gatecrasher? Find out and hear the whole genius episode on Global Player. Follow on Instagram: @classicfm @timlihoreau @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

  • S5 · E18
    June 22 · 1 hr 12 min

    Harriet Tyce

    “I get these screams… as the jump-scares happen!” There is a sleuth in the studio. Crime writer and The Traitors' in-castle detective, Harriet Tyce goes head to head with Tim Lihoreau to present her DREAM dinner party guest list! She comes armed with five fantasy guests for Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? - and they are an interesting quintet. The big question for host Tim Lihoreau, though, is…will she let The Gatecrasher in? Find out and listen to the full fab episode at Global Player. Follow on Instagram: @classicfm @timlihoreau @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

  • S5 · E17
    June 15 · 1 hr

    Michael Spicer

    “I’m being really cultural here!” The Man in the Room Next door…has left his safe haven and is now…in the Global Studios. Michael Spicer came to wider fame with his earpiece and his notes, desperately attempting to keep people on track. Now, with no help from next door, he chooses his five fantasy guests for Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? - and they are TRULY an eclectic bunch. The big question for host Tim Lihoreau, though, is…will he let The Gatecrasher in? Find out and listen to the full fab episode at Global Player Follow on Instagram: @classicfm @timlihoreau @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

  • S5 · E16
    June 10 · 57 min

    Andi Oliver

    “I’m a punk!” You may know her from the Great British Menu, or maybe from her sofa assessments on Celebrity Gogglebox with her daughter. If you are TRULY lucky you may have even sampled her food at Wadadli Kitchen or via a recipe in The Pepperpot Diaries. ‘Punk’ chef, Andi Oliver is in the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Hottest this week, choosing five fantasy guests. As you might imagine, it’s a SCRUMPTIOUS episode with host Tim Lihoreau touching on her run in with a legend, the secrets of a great gumbo, And the identity and whereabouts of …Tallulah! But will she take The Gatecrasher, chosen for her by Tim? Find out by listening to the full fabulous episode Global Player. Follow on Instagram: @classicfm @timlihoreau @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

  • S5 · E15
    June 1 · 1 hr 19 min

    Mike Batt

    “HELLO, public!” An extraordinary conversation with one of the most versatile, brilliant, and fiercely independent forces in British music history. Mike Batt, LVO is offering up his five guests this week on the pod, bringing his five-time Ivor Novello Award-winning singer-songwriter, conductor, and producer FIVE-DECADE career to bear on all things ‘fantasy dinner’ - one decade for each guest. Mike's melodies are woven directly into the fabric of global pop culture, from Katy Melua ('Closest Thing to Crazy’), through Art Garfunkel (‘Bright Eyes’), right back to the British establishment that is…The Wombles (‘Remember you’re a…’). Now he’s back in the classical music fray with a moving and timely new work, The Ukraine Symphony recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra. In the course of the episode, Tim Lihoreau touches on SO much - not least upping sticks and sailing around the world just as success struck AND…exactly what it was that Sir Paul McCartney said to him, that time! But will he take The Gatecrasher, chosen for him by Tim? Find out by listening to the full fabulous episode Global Player. Follow on Instagram: @classicfm @timlihoreau @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

  • S5 · E14
    May 26 · 57 min

    Monty Don

    “This is a RIDICULOUS podcast!” The nation’s favourite gardener launches Season 6 of the pod. Legendary horticulturalist Monty Don chooses his 5 fantasy dinner guests. Along the way he talks jewellery design, taking his top off and curtains made out of trousers. So it’s all to play for. Tim Lihoreau discusses who’s sitting where and, of course, whether The Gatecrasher makes it through the door. Follow on Instagram: @timlihoreau @classicfm @guesswhoscomingtodinner

  • S5 · E13
    April 20 · 56 min

    Chesney Hawkes

    “I asked him..”Did he know kangaroos can’t fart?…"” On the pod this week, the one and only Chesney Hawkes. The pop and rock legend chooses his ideal dinner party line up this week on Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?. It’s an eclectic and at times moving list where friends rub shoulders with presidents and music… is everywhere. Join Tim Lihoreau to see if he can get his Gatecrasher on the list, too. Follow on Instagram: @classicfm @timlihoreau @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

  • S5 · E12
    April 15 · 1 hr 6 min

    Ben and Max Ringham

    “Aged steaks. And I’m next to Tom Hiddleston” On the pod this week, two legends in one. If you’ve been to the theatre in the last 15 years, chances are you’ve experienced one of the works of Ben and Max Ringham. Waiting for Godot on Broadway, Inter Alia at the National, Cyrano in the West End: just the tip of the iceberg. They are the recipients of 5 Olivier Nominations, two Tony noms and so much more more. This week on Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?, they’re picking their fantasy dinner line up. Join Tim Lihoreau to see if he can get his Gatecrasher on the list, too. Follow on Instagram: @classicfm @timlihoreau @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

  • S5 · E11
    April 7 · 53 min

    David Essex

    ‘Hello, Jim. Nice to see you…. Ernesto, SIT DOWN!' LEGEND ALERT, LEGEND ALERT. Original Evita ‘Che’ and Rock On superstar, David Essex is in the studio this week. He has chosen 5 unique fantasy dinner guests and so Tim Lihoreau discusses who’s invited, who’s sitting where and the whys and wherefores of the fabulous line-up. Along the way, they talk Krays, the pros and cons of black polo necks and the most UNLIKLEY Che understudy ever. From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial— who will receive an invite? And will David accept The Gatecrasher, chosen by Tim? You’ll have to listen to find out! Follow on Instagram: @classicfm @timlihoreau @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

  • S5 · E10
    March 31 · 58 min

    Ellie Simmonds

    “I’m happy here on earth. On land!” Olympic swimming legend Ellie Simmonds joins the podcast to choose her 5 fantasy dinner guests. And in a first for the pod, all her guests are alive and kicking and could show up at any moment. Ellie and host Tim Lihoreau discuss dancing, spaceships and, of course, dogs! But will she allow The Gatecrasher to stay? Listen to the the entire championship episode to find out. Follow on Instagram: @classicfm, @timlihoreau, @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

  • S5 · E9
    March 23 · 1 hr 2 min

    Susan Calman

    “This lady’s not for turning EITHER!” She is one of the great comedians of our time; she is a formidable traveller; and she has a unique relationship with ‘Helen Mirren’. Susan Calman is our vip choosing her five fantasy dinner guests. In the course of the episode, Tim Lihoreau touches on horror, conspiracy and what it is that makes Susan feel like a Queen! But will she take The Gatecrasher, chosen for her by Tim? Find out by listening to the full fabulous episode Global Player. Follow on Instagram: @classicfm @timlihoreau @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

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