The Affair…with Anna Williamson

‘The Affair…. with Anna Williamson’ will unveil the secrets behind modern-day affairs. 1 in 5 people have admitted to having an affair, but it’s a topic that is rarely explored and remains taboo, because it sparks such powerful reactions.

Each episode highlights all angles of a real-life affair, told by the key protagonists offering raw insight into the causes, emotions and consequences of infidelity. In this podcast, Anna will uncover the hidden truths behind one of the most prevalent aspects of modern human relationships.

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Wednesday · 11 min
The Affair.... What Happened Next? Robyn
Anna and producer Naomi hear from Robyn from Series 3 who was a self-confessed reformed serial cheat, who had promised to remain faithful to her wife - will she have kept her promise? We find out on this episode of 'The Affair... What Happened Next?' To join us over on Patreon, go to www.patreon.com/theaffair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S6 · E4
Monday · 51 min
'Will My Affair Partner Leave Her Husband?'
In this episode of The Affair... Simon opens up to Anna about the affair he is currently in. He has left his wife, but will his affair partner leave her husband? To join us over on Patreon, please go to www.patreon.com/theaffair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 9 · 25 min
The Affair.... What Happened Next? Sarah & Pav
In this episode we catch up with the first couple who appeared on the Affair podcast back in Series 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S6 · E3
September 7 · 1 hr 21 min
'My Fiancé Got Another Woman Pregnant.... In Our Bed'
When Cleo and her teenage sweetheart became young parents, she wanted nothing more than to grow their family and build a happy home together. But when she found a message on her fiancé's phone, she learnt that her partner had been keeping something from her, something that destroyed her mental health and changed their relationship forever. Trigger Warning: Miscarriage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 2 · 16 min
The Affair.... What Happened Next? Emily
In this episode, Anna and Naomi catch up with Emily from Series 3, Episode 5 'My Cheating Husband Turned Into My Stalker' To join us over on Patreon, please visit www.patreon.com/theaffair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S6 · E2
August 31 · 1 hr 1 min
'I Had An Affair with my Lecturer'
Jojo came out as a lesbian at a young age, but some of her family struggled to accept who she was. She married an older woman but it was clear that the dynamic in their relationship was not a healthy one. So when Jojo's university lecturer started paying her attention, she assumed it was because she was the pastoral lead. She was married to a man and had no idea that she was bisexual, until she made her feelings for Jojo very clear and they entered into an affair. Jojo is here today to talk about the impact that relationship had on her life, including the crossing of teacher / student boundaries and how that makes her feel. To join us over on Patreon, please visit www.patreon.com/theaffair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 26 · 17 min
The Affair.... What Happened Next? Kate
In this episode we are joined by Kate from Series 1, Episode 3, titled 'I don't regret my affair'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S6 · E1
August 24 · 58 min
'I Found My Boyfriend's 'Dead' Partner... Alive'
When Alex met a man after the breakdown of her marriage, she was sad to hear that he was a widowed single father. Their relationship grew and Alex fell in love. But then her sister found something on social media that revealed a web of lies... To join us over on Patreon, please visit www.patreon.com/theaffair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 19 · 14 min
The Affair.... What Happened Next? Sophie
In this episode of 'What Happened Next?', Anna and Naomi hear from Sophie, who was the first ever guest on The Affair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E8
August 17 · 42 min
'I Catch Cheaters For A Living'
In this episode, Anna is joined by Emma, a former CID Police Detective who is now a private investigator, specialising in affairs. We hear how Emma and her business partner Samantha, catch hundreds of cheaters in the act every year, providing a suspicious partners with the answers they aren't getting from their partners. To join us over on Patreon, please visit www.patreon.com/theaffair To find out more about Emma's work, you can find her at www.verityhenton.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 12 · 16 min
The Affair.... What Happened Next? Penny
Penny from series 2 episode 2 checks in with an update on how life has been going for her since her episode aired in 2025. Her episode was 'The Ultimate Betrayal'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E7
August 10 · 59 min
'My Husband Had Secret Children'
When Susie married her husband, she was excited to start a family and become a mother. But sadly, Susie suffered a string of miscarriages; little did she know, her husband had been having affairs and had already become a father. Trigger Warning; Miscarriage If you'd like to join us on Patreon, please visit www.patreon.com/theaffair Miscarriage Association: Call 0303 003 6464 (Mon–Fri) or use their live chat for confidential advice and support. Tommy’s Midwives' Helpline: Call free at 0800 0147 800 (Mon–Fri) to speak with specially trained bereavement midwives. Sands Helpline: Call 0808 164 3332 for support regarding pregnancy and baby loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 5 · 16 min
The Affair.... What Happened Next? Lisa
Lisa from series 1 episode 5 checks in with an update on how life has been going for her since her episode aired in 2025. Her episode was 'I Met His Mistress... And She Looked Like Me' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E6
August 3 · 1 hr 14 min
'I Caught Him Cheating... Whilst I Was Pregnant'
When Lily fell pregnant after her wedding, she was thrilled. They had planned for to grow their family and Lily thought she had her happy ever after... But when she was halfway through her pregnancy, she discovered that whilst they were getting ready for their baby's arrival... he was planning a life with another woman. If you'd like to join our community over on Patreon, please see here: www.patreon.com/theaffair For mental health support, please see here: https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity support https://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UK https://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritans https://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USA https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australia https://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 29 · 17 min
The Affair.... What Happened Next? Jane
In this episode, we catch-up with Jane, who was on Series 1, Episode 2 of The Affair... and her episode was titled 'He Said I Do To Her... But He Was Thinking of Me'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E5
July 27 · 54 min
'My Mother was a Bigamist'
When Abi was growing up, her mother had an affair and what followed had a lifelong effect on her. Her mother moved abroad and kept Abi and her sister from their father, he became depressed and when she was returned to his care in the UK, he was unable to look after them properly. Abi is here today to talk about her difficult experience of being the child in the middle of an explosive affair... and to reflect on the moment she discovered that her mother, was a bigamist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 22 · 18 min
The Affair.... What Happened Next? Becky
In this episode of 'The Affair... What Happened Next?' Anna and Naomi hear from Becky, whose episode 'My Maid of Honour Was Pregnant with my Husband's Baby' (Series 3, Episode 1) remains one of our most talked about, fills us in on what has happened in her life since her episode aired. To join our Patreon for ad-free episodes and extra content, please see: www.patreon.com/theaffair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E4
July 20 · 1 hr 9 min
'Will I Ever Get Over The Guilt of My Affair?'
When Hope found herself married to an older man, she thought she had someone who could look after her and someone to spend her life with. So when issues in their marriage started to appear, she found herself feeling alone and isolated. But after meeting a man at work, Hope managed to fill the void by starting an affair. She's here today to speak to Anna, as she want's to finally shake the guilt and shame she carries over her infidelity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 15 · 13 min
The Affair... What Happened Next? Patsy
In this episode we catch up with Patsy from Series 1, episode 5 who had turned investigator and exposed her boyfriend's double life. We catch up with Patsy to see how she's been doing since her episode aired. To Join our Patreon, see here: www.patreon.com/theaffair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E3
July 13 · 1 hr 16 min
'I Outed My Cheating Partner on Social Media... and Ended Up in Court'
When Zoe discovered that her boyfriend of 6 years was living multiple lives, she took to social media to out him and warn other women. But then she received a summons..... and ended up in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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