White Wine Question Time

Kate Thornton

Kate Thornton's White Wine Question Time is the podcast that brings together well-known friends, three glasses of wine and three thought-provoking questions. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before.

Join us weekly for something new, or feel free to dive into our cellar of over 450 incredible episodes - all as enjoyable and relevant to listen to now as when they were first recorded.

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Feb 13, 2024 · 29 min
Something from the Cellar: Our Favourite Couples
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we thought it was the perfect time to celebrate some of our all-time favourite couples! And there's a big Strictly theme this week – from the adorable Janette & Aljaz who talk to us all about their feisty meeting and the moment they fell in love, to Strictly winner Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz Marsland who share what they admire most about each other. We've then got former Loose Women anchor, journalist and presenter Andrea McLean, who tells us all about the time she was two hours late to meet me after a blind date with her now-husband of 10 years, Nick Feeney. These stories will be sure to get you all giddy! You can listen back to these hilarious episodes in full here: Janette & Aljaz, Kelvin Fletcher & Liz Marsland and Andrea McLean & Nick Feeney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 9, 2024 · 53 min
Jack Dee on struggling at school, his love for dogs and a hapless first meeting with his now wife
This week we’re joined by the nation’s favourite grumpy comedian - the incredibly funny Jack Dee! Jack joins Kate to chart his journey through his unconventional path to comedy. Despite struggling through most of school, acting was the one thing that felt like home - so that’s where he set his sights. He tells us how while working in a bar, he discovered a newfound zest for learning and academia, which set the stage for an unexpected turn from acting to the world of comedy and a storied career ever since. He also remembers how he ended up doing his first gig: on a whim; one night, in the mid-80s, at 2am, standing in line at the Comedy Store, ready to show off his comedic chops... Listen in to find out more! ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 6, 2024 · 29 min
Something from the Cellar: Love Stories
We’ve officially entered the month of love, so to get you in the mood we’re serving you some of our favourite tales of romance! From Monty Don’s declaration of love on the Yorkshire Dales to Sara Davies’ emotional speech to her husband in front of her entire staff. Or Michelle McManus’ chance meeting with her husband on a night out she was reluctant to go on - we’ve got heartwarming, funny and potentially tear-jerking stories for you. You can listen back to these episodes in full here: Monty Don, Sara Davies and Michelle McManus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 2, 2024 · 42 min
Sue Cleaver on maintaining perspective, life's unexpected moments and embracing the unknown
Joining us this week is an esteemed actress whose career across stage and screen has seen her become a staple for millions of viewers around the country - it’s the amazing Sue Cleaver! Ahead of returning to the stage in the new Sister Act musical next year, Sue joins us for a chat about how she looked to maintain a sense of anonymity while on the UK’s biggest soaps, how she met her biological mother entirely by chance and what it’s really like in the I’m A Celebrity... jungle. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 30, 2024 · 27 min
Something from the Cellar: Animal Laughs
As we finally get to wave goodbye to the year's most notoriously miserable month and look forward to brighter days ahead, we’ve collected some of our favourite animal-related laughs to put a smile on your face as we shut the door on January! From Will Mellor cremating the wrong family cat, to Alastair Campbell telling us how his daughter involved the former prime minister in her campaign to get a dog, to even - erm - making a duck orgasm like Craig Doyle, it’s all in a day's work! You can listen back to these hilarious episodes in full here: Will Mellor, Alastair Campbell and Craig Doyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 26, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
Tom Allen on living with parents in his 30s, his unusual accent and finding love
This week, we’re joined by the witty funnyman you’ll know from the likes of 'The Apprentice: You’re Fired' and 'Bake Off: An Extra Slice' – it’s the incredibly charming Tom Allen. Tom joins Kate to take a delightful stroll down memory lane and reminisce about his Bromley roots. Growing up as a slightly awkward, top-hat-wearing teenager with a penchant for fine silverware and dinner parties, Tom’s journey through school wasn’t exactly focused on finding his tribe but rather on beating to the sound of his own drum. Describing himself as a 40-year-old man trapped inside a teenage body as he navigated those early years, we fast forward to his life today at that age he always felt he was meant to be and explore the full journey it took to get there. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2024 · 23 min
Something from the Cellar: Tales from the Gym
If you need some motivation to get back into the gym this month, we’re taking a trip down to our cellar to revisit some of our most inspiring, sweet and hilarious tales which will hopefully ease any apprehension you're feeling about your new fitness kick! Whether you’re interested in finding a community to support your fitness journey, like the brilliant singer Tom Grennan. Or on a mission to find the love of your life, like the lovely TV presenter Craig Doyle. Or you just want to find a private space to do a peaceful poo - like hilarious presenter and actress Fay Ripley - the gym is evidently a space for anyone and everyone! You can listen back to these great episodes in full here: Tom Grennan, Craig Doyle and Fay Ripley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 19, 2024 · 52 min
Catherine Tyldesley on love, auditioning for Andrew Lloyd-Webber, and musical theatre return
This week’s guest is a familiar face from the Coronation Street cobbles, having spent over 7 years there - the delightful Catherine Tyldesley! Catherine joins Kate ahead of her upcoming venture into musical theatre, starring in the musical version of Bonnie and Clyde. Despite it being her debut, she tells us all about how musical theatre was actually her first love. She also chats about her chance romance with her now-husband (a tale of being each other’s opposite types on paper but a perfect match in reality) and her newfound love for dance. A surprising revelation for someone who had spent a lifetime avoiding even the lightest two-step! But with the magic of Strictly Come Dancing and the brilliance of her dance partner Johannes, she’s found a spring in her step and a sway in her walk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 16, 2024 · 23 min
Something from the Cellar: Dry January
Seeing as we’re right in the thick of one of the toughest months of the year, we thought that anyone taking up Dry January might like some inspiration to keep them on track for the rest of the month! So on today’s episode, we revisited some of our best conversations about changing your relationship to alcohol. First up, we talked to the lovely Lisa Riley - television presenter, actor and Emmerdale’s beloved Mandy Dingle - about the hardcore partying that went on behind the scenes of the Strictly Tour and how this, alongside navigating her own grief, led her to give up alcohol altogether seven years ago. We also hear from ultimate funny man Brian Conley - a comic with 40 years of experience behind him who’s spent half of those sober! Plus, the brilliant journalist and broadcaster Adrian Chiles discusses his book 'The Good Drinker', and the lessons he’s learnt through understanding the importance of moderation and drinking less - rather than going entirely sober. You can listen back to these great episodes in full here: Lisa Riley, Brian Conley and Adrian Chiles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 12, 2024 · 57 min
Krishnan Guru-Murthy on life in the newsroom, thoughtful parenting and the Strictly glitter ball
Today’s guest has presented Channel 4 News for the last 25 years and whose affable charm was on full display during his impressive eight-week stint on Strictly late last year. It’s the wonderful Krishnan Guru-Murthy! Krishnan joined Kate ahead of the Strictly live tour to chat about his incredible journey to the Channel 4 newsroom, how he’s passed on values learned from his parents down to his own children, and just how transformative his Strictly experience was. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 5, 2024 · 1 hr
Candace Bushnell on Sex and the City, how women see themselves, and smashing preconceptions
It's no exaggeration to say that today's guest help redefine how an entire generation of women saw themselves, their aspirations and their sexuality. It's the author of Sex and the City and tons of other bestselling books, Candace Bushnell! Candace dials in from New York City ahead of her one-woman show's UK debut to discuss how, through her writing, she came to redefine how women saw themselves. Of course, there's also plenty of time for a chat about Sex and the City and the crossover between her life and the lives of Carrie, Samantha, Mr. Big et al. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 2, 2024 · 46 min
Donna Ashworth on how words can encapsulate feelings, life’s new chapters and the changing poetry landscape
We've got a bonus midweek episode today with a brand new guest, as we welcome the woman who captured the feeling of the pandemic better than anyone and has gone on to become the UK's best-selling poet of the last two years. After losing her family business, Donna Ashworth turned to what had always been a hobby and began sharing her poetry online. It captured the feelings of worry and isolation so many were feeling with the likes of Pink, James Corden and Khloé Kardashian sharing her words. She joins Kate to talk about how her online followers encouraged her to self-publish her work and how she went on to become a Sunday Times bestseller. They also talk about feelings of loss, challenges surrounding mental health and where we can all look for little moments of inspiration. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 29, 2023 · 21 min
The Best of White Wine Question Time – 2023
We've made it! The end of another year. And what a year it's been, as we've enjoyed the company of some truly special guests over the last year. So we thought for this bonus episode of Something from the Cellar, we'd pull together some of our favourite moments from the last year. There's plenty of laughs to be had, as comedian and podcaster Fay Ripley talks about how she ended up buying Gwyneth Paltrow's vagina-scented candle (yep!), while Craig Doyle reveals his very special talent to do with Ducks. There's also room for some heartfelt moments, as comedian and TV host Adam Hills works out what he'd do with his daughter if he were to have one last hour on Earth. You can listen back to these episodes in full right here: Fay Ripley, Craig Doyle and Adam Hills. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 26, 2023 · 23 min
Something from the Cellar: Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! We hope you've been having a lovely festive break with friends and loved ones. But, if you do need to escape from the madness for half an hour or so, we've got you covered. On today's dive into the WWQT cellar, we've pulled up some of our favourite festive clips from years gone by. And, boy, are there some Christmas crackers in here; including chats about masterful singing exploits from the likes of Luke Evans and Michael Ball & Alfie Boe, as well as who would be seated at Matt Goss' dream Christmas dinner table. You can listen back to these episodes in full right here: Luke Evans, Matt Goss, Michael Ball & Alfie Boe, and Aled Jones. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 22, 2023 · 1 hr 13 min
A Christmas Special with the voice of Christmas: Slade's Noddy Holder
Today’s guest is a music legend with six UK number ones and 50 million records sold around the world. His band was arguably the biggest name in music during the 1970s. But he’s known most of all for two words he screams every year: “IT”S CHRISTMAS!” Slade frontman Noddy Holder joins Kate for a Christmas tipple and a chat about his remarkable career. From starting out in the pubs when he was barely a teenager to selling out the biggest stages around the world, he’s done it all with a cheeky glint in his eye. Stay tuned for some truly outrageous tales featuring the likes of Diana Ross, Muhammad Ali and John Lennon! ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2023 · 28 min
Something from the Cellar: George Michael
Currently, the coveted Christmas no.1 spot is held by legendary duo Wham! thirty years after ‘Last Christmas’ was released. So we thought it no better time to celebrate one half of the era-defining double act: George Michael. These are some of our favourite George Michael stories we’ve heard on the show, including how Aled Jones ended playing rounders with him while at Bob Geldof’s wedding - scarcely believable. Elsewhere, Martin and Shirlie Kemp reminisce about how George ended up joining them on their first date and TV stalwarts Richard and Judy look back on how he ended up at theirs for Sunday lunch! ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
Monty Don on losing everything and starting again, falling in love with a married woman, and ultimate gardening tips
Joining us this week is the nation’s favourite and most trusted gardener, with a 20-year career as a celebrated television host and author – it’s the delightful Monty Don! Ahead of the release of his new book, ‘The Gardening Book’ - which caters to both green-fingered enthusiasts and those new to the world of gardening - he joins us to share the fascinating journey of how he became one of the biggest names in gardening. This takes us from his childhood, where he flunked out of school, to courting his now-wife during university (proving that playing the long game can work), to losing everything after the collapse of his jewellery business, and finally, starting life anew in the world of gardening and on the small screen. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 12, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
Michelle McManus on twenty years since Pop Idol, dealing with misogyny, and finding love in unexpected places
It’s been twenty years since Michelle McManus’ cracking voice - and healthy dose of Scottish charm - won the second series of Pop Idol. To mark such a milestone, Kate sat down with her old friend to look back over it all. From having to contend with the horrific misogyny that ended up stalling what she hoped would be a long music career, to winning the hearts of millions through sold out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and stints on BBC Scotland, Michelle has seen it all. We chat about her incredible journey, reconnecting with the likes of Robbie Williams decades on, and how she’s maintained a sense of perspective regardless of what life’s thrown at her. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 8, 2023 · 1 hr
Tom Kerridge on pubs’ place in the community, getting out of your comfort zone and life’s jukebox
It’s a slightly different affair today, as Kate heads to Chelsea’s hottest new pub to speak to its owner - who also happens to head up his own restaurant empire, have an honorary doctorate in philosophy and was recently on holiday with Kate. It’s legendary chef, Tom Kerridge! Before a (delicious) lunch at The Butcher’s Tap & Grill, Kate chats with Tom about how vital pubs are in sustaining a sense of community around the country and the challenges he relishes in running his own restaurant empire. Plus, they run through the soundtrack of Tom’s life - Oasis aplenty - and discuss his journey as a father. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 5, 2023 · 30 min
Something from the Cellar: Panto Season
On this week’s venture into our WWQT cellar, we’re ringing in panto season in style! Graced by the presence of our pantomime godfather Christopher Biggins, he dives into some of his most cherished memories of his nearly 60 year career and the dazzling stars he’s met along the way. We also hear from triple threat extraordinaire Bonnie Langford on what it was like working in panto during covid and how her beloved dog got her through. And we also look back at our chat with all round man of the stage Les Dennis on the formative experiences that shifted his perspective on his definition of showbiz success. You can listen back to these episodes in full right here: Christopher Biggins, Bonnie Langford and Les Dennis. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.