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After a pretty stressful few weeks in politics across the world, today’s Cellar episode takes us back to a delightful conversation with a stalwart of modern British politics: David Lammy MP!

Kate sat down to speak with him in 2020 — before his meteoric rise to Foreign Secretary — where he talked about his long and storied career in British politics, from running his constituency for 25 years to his passion for fighting justice. Oh, and the small matter of being friends with Barack Obama. Quite the person to have in your contacts book!

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Joining us today is one of the greatest long-distance runners of all time, a world record-breaking athlete whose relentless determination and resilience has inspired millions — it’s the phenomenal Paula Radcliffe!

In this episode, Paula takes us through the defining moments of her extraordinary career, from the highs of shattering records at the London Marathon in 2003 — a time that remained unbeaten for 16 years — to the heartbreak of injury setbacks on some of the biggest world stages, including the Athens Olympics in 2004. She reflects on the mental resilience that kept her going, the reality of retiring from a sport that defined her life and the lessons she’s carried into life beyond competition.

Now focused on inspiring the next generation, Paula talks about the joy of running for pleasure, how she’s balancing ambition with self-care, and why she still laces up her trainers every day.

If you want to hear more, you can keep up with all things marathon madness by listening to Paula’s Marathon Run Club wherever you get your podcasts.

With the political landscape continuing to shift in unpredictable ways, today feels like the perfect time to revisit our conversation with Labour’s Jess Phillips — a woman who's been an unapologetically bold and passionate voice in Parliament for years — who now serves as Safeguarding Minister in the Home Office, where she continues to dedicate her career to her long-standing fight to protect women and girls from violence.

In this episode she shares candid insights into life in Westminster, the no-nonsense way she runs her household, and her plain-speaking husband who keeps her grounded. And in an unexpected twist, she also reveals her huge love for quiz shows!

It’s a conversation packed with warmth, wit, and that signature Jess Phillips honesty — so grab a drink and settle in!

Joining us today is a true gentleman of British entertainment, a beloved actor whose career spans five decades across stage and screen. From his BAFTA-nominated role in Chariots of Fire to TV hits like The Charmer, Downton Abbey, and Coronation Street, he’s long been the epitome of charm and wit — it’s the brilliant Nigel Havers!

In this episode, Nigel reflects on a lifetime in the spotlight, sharing how his love for acting led him to swap Eton for drama school and the lessons he learned from working alongside some of the greats. He also opens up about his early days navigating the industry, his unexpected stint as a radio researcher for Jimmy Young — where he landed Margaret Thatcher’s first radio interview — and why, after a lifetime of stories, he’s finally ready to tell them all on his brand new tour: Talking B*ll*cks.

This week, we’re revisiting a brilliant and unfiltered conversation with the fantastic Faye Marsay, who’s currently starring in Netflix’s latest smash hit, Adolescence.

Back in 2019, Faye joined us alongside her friend and fellow actress Natalia Tena for a hilariously candid chat, sharing stories from their time in Game of Thrones, life on the West End stage, and the unique bond they formed along the way. They also tackle some big – and hilarious – questions like what songs they’d want played at their funerals and who they’d put on the cover of Vogue!