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.

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Apr 7, 2022 · 52 min
Richard & Judy (Part 1) - Family Life, Newsroom Secrets and How They First Met
In the first of a two part spectacular, Kate chats to UK TV royalty Richard & Judy about rising up through the ranks as broadcasters and journalists, how they first met, and how good it feels to encourage the next generation of talent. White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31, 2022 · 48 min
Zara McDermott - Overcoming Stereotypes, Hosting Love in the Flesh and Renovating Her First Home
Kate chats to reality TV star turned host Zara McDermott about all things Love in the Flesh, her ambitions to tackle more hard-hitting subjects in her documentaries, and how she overcame reality TV stereotypes after leaving Love Island. White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 25, 2022 · 44 min
Carol McGiffin - Age Gaps, Cancel Culture and Surviving Breast Cancer
Kate sits down with great friend and Loose Women regular Carol McGiffin, chatting her new life in the south of France with her younger husband Mark, her issues with social media and dating, and coming out the other side of her several year battle with breast cancer. White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2022 · 46 min
Simon Mayo - 36 Years of Radio, His Most Challenging Broadcasts, and Becoming a Novelist
In a real love letter to radio, Kate chats to broadcasting legend Simon Mayo about his four decades on the airwaves, including his big audition for BBC Radio 1, reporting live during 9/11, and how he found himself starting a (now very successful) career as a novelist in his 50s. White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 11, 2022 · 55 min
Ella Henderson - Teenage Success, Lockdown Romance and Living With Anxiety
Kate chats to chart-topping singer-songwriter Ella Henderson about returning to music with her new album following her struggles with anxiety, her X Factor friendships, and her lockdown romance with Team GB swimmer Jack Burnell. White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 4, 2022 · 47 min
Nicki Chapman
Kate chats to 90s music mogul turned TV presenter Nicki Chapman about managing the Spice Girls, how the music industry's changed, and what she loves most about Simon Cowell (as well as his lateness on the set of Pop Idol). White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 25, 2022 · 51 min
Fern Britton
Kate chats to author and broadcasting legend Fern Britton about growing up around family secrets, her struggles with IVF, and her journey from award-winning presenter and journalist to bestselling novelist. Tune in! White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 18, 2022 · 44 min
Kelvin Fletcher & Liz Marsland
Kate chats to actors and farming power couple Kelvin Fletcher and Liz Marsland about their unusual journey to becoming farmers, and what they've come to admire most about each other. Tune in! White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 11, 2022 · 52 min
Kate Bottley
Kate chats to broadcaster and reverend Kate Bottley about being stopped in the street to chat about religion, talking openly about death at home, and the viral wedding dance that started it all. Tune in! White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 4, 2022 · 49 min
Tom Kerridge
Kate chats to top chef and renowned publican Tom Kerridge about the most nostalgic foods from his childhood, how important pubs are for local communities, and the time Liam Gallagher stopped by for Sunday lunch. Tune in! White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2022 · 55 min
Sally Lindsay
Kate chats to trailblazing actor, producer and writer Sally Lindsay about being the Reese Witherspoon of the North, her marriage to drummer Steve White, and working hard to prove herself on Coronation Street. Tune in! White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 21, 2022 · 35 min
Christopher Biggins
Kate chats to industry legend Christopher Biggins about his experiences with drugs for ITV's Gone to Pot, the hilarious moment his friend Liza Minnelli forgot his name, and the shock he felt when he was named King of the Jungle on I'm A Celeb. Tune in! White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2022 · 44 min
Zoe Hardman
Kate chats to Heart Radio DJ and Made by Mammas podcast host Zoe Hardman about the power of audio in the wake of the pandemic, and the surpising reality show she still gets recognised from. Tune in! White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 7, 2022 · 43 min
Jordan North
Radio 1's Jordan North joins Kate today to discuss his early days kipping on the Live Lounge sofa, how he ended up on I'm A Celeb, and how being sick on a cliff was the making of his career Tune in! White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 24, 2021 · 45 min
Best of 2021
Kate Thornton relives the past year at White Wine Question Time, from Gary Barlow FaceTiming Elton John in lockdown, to Hannah Waddingham and Ellie Taylor spilling the tea about working on the multi-award winning Ted Lasso. Listen in to recall some of the stand out moments. White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 17, 2021 · 59 min
Aled Jones
On this festive addition of White Wine Question Time, Aled Jones joins Kate to discuss his rise to fame as a 12 year old boy soprano, his surreal experience of singing "karaoke" with Prince Charles and Princess Diana, and how he hid his daughter's toy snowman so she wouldn't bring it on a flight. Tune in! White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2021 · 38 min
Michael Ball & Alfie Boe
Joining Kate this week is the world's ultimate musical duo, Alfie Boe and Michael Ball. They reveal recall how their agents tried to stop them from auditioning for Les Mis, how whistling in the theatre can send Michael into a rage and Alfie's...
Dec 3, 2021 · 43 min
Charlene White
Joining Kate this week is journalist, newsreader and TV personality, Charlene White, who speaks about the life-changing moment in which she made history and becoming the first black woman to ever present the ITV News at 10. Charlene explains the import...
Dec 1, 2021 · 50 min
BONUS: Will Mellor and Ralf Little in partnership with Klarna
This week it's a very special bonus episode of White Wine Question Time, brought to you in collaboration with Klarna to promote the launch of their new card game, Money Talks. Featuring the Two Pints Podcast comedy duo, Will Mellor and Ralf Little...
Nov 26, 2021 · 55 min
Gary Barlow
Joining Kate this week is Take That lead singer, Gary Barlow. He chats to Kate about "styling it out" while planning the Queen's 90th birthday party, reveals jaw-dropping stories from Take That's glory days and shares anecdotes from...