Walking The Dog with Emily Dean

In part two of Emily and Ray’s walk with the wonderful Charlotte Church, joined by her dogs Selma and Holly, the conversation continues with more reflections on life, music, fame and finding a slower, more grounded way of living.

This week Emily and Ray travel to Wales for a beautiful beach walk with the wonderful Charlotte Church, joined by her two dogs Holly the Cavapoo and Selma the Spoodle.

They met on Barry Island Beach, which might look familiar thanks to Gavin and Stacey, and Emily chats to Charlotte about her extraordinary life. From her childhood in Wales, to singing Pie Jesu on This Morning at just 11, becoming Voice of an Angel, and going on to sell more than ten million records, Charlotte reflects on the incredible highs of those early years and the surreal moments that came with worldwide fame.

Charlotte also talks about her recent appearance on Celebrity Traitors, where she was reunited with Jonathan Ross, who played a key role in her early career after showcasing her talent on his Big Big Talent Show.

In part two of Emily and Ray’s walk with the wonderful Stephen Mangan, the conversation continues with more stories from his life, career and comic imagination.

If you haven’t already, catch up on part one, and don’t forget to treat any young people in your life to Stephen’s brilliant new children’s book Barrie Saves Christmas, a heartwarming and hilarious festive tale about a St Bernard who becomes an unlikely Christmas hero.

This week Emily and Ray take a stroll on Hampstead Heath with the wonderful Stephen Mangan, actor, writer, presenter and all-round comic genius.

Stephen talks to Emily about his childhood in Enfield with his Irish-born parents, studying law at Cambridge, and ultimately deciding to become an actor. It turned out to be a very good decision, as he went on to appear in some truly iconic shows, from I’m Alan Partridge (as the unforgettable Dan) to Green Wing, Episodes, and the hugely popular legal drama The Split.

Stephen is also a best-selling children’s author, and has just released his latest book Barrie Saves Christmas, illustrated by his sister Anita. It’s a brilliantly funny and heartwarming festive story about a giant St Bernard dog on a mission to stop an elf sabotaging Christmas, the perfect gift for young readers who love dogs, humour and the magic of the season.

It’s a warm, funny and wide-ranging conversation with one of the most likeable and talented figures in British comedy and drama. And yes, he and Ray definitely bonded over their suspiciously similar hairstyles.

In part two of Emily and Ray’s walk with the wonderful Ania Magliano, the comedian continues their warm, funny and open conversation about life, comedy, cats, and everything in between.