A Night In With Sally Lindsay

This week on A Night In with Sally Lindsay, we're joined by one of Britain's best-loved actresses, Kacey Ainsworth.Reuniting on the sofa with her The Madame Blanc Mysteries co-star Sally Lindsay, Kacey reflects on a remarkable career spanning more than three decades in television. From becoming a household name as the much-loved Little Mo Slater in EastEnders to spending ten series on the hit ITV drama Grantchester alongside James Norton and Robson Green, she looks back on the roles, relationships and moments that have shaped her life both on and off screen.In a candid and deeply personal conversation, Kacey opens up about some of the most challenging periods of her life, including the heartbreak of suffering a miscarriage shortly before winning Best Actress at the National Television Awards. She also speaks movingly about her son’s autism diagnosis, the lessons it has taught her, and the realities of navigating parenthood in the public eye.Kacey further reflects on her childhood and the impact of growing up with a mother living with a life-threatening illness, sharing how those experiences helped shape the resilience and empathy she has carried throughout her life and career.New episodes drop every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts - plus you can watch each episode on YouTube!Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ANightinwithSallyLindsay📱 Follow A Night in with Sally LindsayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/anightinwithsallylindsayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anightinwithsallylindsay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on A Night In With Sally Lindsay, Carol Vorderman opens up about the extraordinary journey that took her from free school meals in North Wales to becoming one of Britain's most recognisable faces on television.Carol reflects on her childhood, her single mum's determination, and how a love of maths led her to study engineering at Cambridge. She also reveals the unbelievable story of how her mother secretly applied to Countdown on her behalf, forging her signature and submitting her graduation photo, setting in motion a career that would change her life forever.From her twenty-plus years on Countdown to her close friendship with the late Richard Whiteley, Carol shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, memories from some of television's biggest moments, and the unexpected Christmas Day episode that made headlines for all the wrong reasons.Carol and Sally also talk about the challenges of being a woman in television, standing up for yourself in a male-dominated industry, and the lessons she's learned from a career spent doing things her own way.The conversation turns to flying, fame, modern relationships and why she's never been afraid to challenge expectations.New episodes drop every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts - plus you can watch each episode on YouTube!Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ANightinwithSallyLindsay📱 Follow A Night in with Sally LindsayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/anightinwithsallylindsayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anightinwithsallylindsay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on A Night In With Sally Lindsay, Jo Joyner opens up about soap stardom, awkward auditions, motherhood and the friendships that have shaped her life and career.From her breakout role as Beth in cult drama No Angels to becoming one of television’s most recognisable soap stars as Tanya Branning in EastEnders, Jo reflects on the highs and challenges of life on screen. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from No Angels, Shakespeare & Hathaway, and EastEnders, including the unforgettable moment when she first met the legendary Barbara Windsor.Jo and Sally also look back on their experiences navigating fame and the many times they’ve been mistaken for each other by fans. They also swap audition stories from their early acting days in Manchester, looking back on the chaos and rejection that came with trying to break into the industry.The conversation also turns to family life, motherhood, and the balance of a demanding acting career while raising twins. Jo speaks candidly about turning down jobs to put family first, returning to work as a new mum, and how her views on success and ambition have changed over the years.New episodes drop every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts - plus you can watch each episode on YouTube!Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ANightinwithSallyLindsay📱 Follow A Night in with Sally LindsayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/anightinwithsallylindsayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anightinwithsallylindsay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on A Night In with Sally Lindsay, Sally chats with acclaimed actor Daniel Mays about a career that’s taken him from Albert Square to Hollywood.Famous for his roles in Line of Duty, Des, and most recently Believe Me, Danny shares great stories from his early days. He talks about getting his first part in EastEnders and ending up on the huge set of Pearl Harbor, surrounded by Spitfires, megaphones and Ben Affleck’s massive trailer.He looks back on 'going method' while working with Mike Leigh, his surprising exit from Line of Duty that still hurts, and he explains why Stephen Graham, who he calls “my Cilla Black,” should be thanked for introducing him to his wife.Danny also talks about the emotional challenges of playing real-life predators and troubled characters, as well as the excitement and imposter syndrome he felt working with screen legends in The Thursday Murder Club. Plus, he discusses his upcoming role in Channel 5’s Play for Today - Wild.New episodes drop every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts - plus you can watch each episode on YouTube!Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ANightinwithSallyLindsay📱 Follow A Night in with Sally LindsayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/anightinwithsallylindsayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anightinwithsallylindsay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on A Night In with Sally Lindsay, Sally sits down with author, pop star-turned-priest and host of Catching Up With The Royals, Reverend Richard Coles - a man who’s packed several lifetimes into one.From growing up in Kettering to heading to London in search of a 'liveable life' as a young gay man, Richard shares how music and identity shaped his early years and how meeting Jimmy Somerville led to the chart-topping success of The Communards.One minute Richard was broke and on the dole, the next he was flying Concorde, rubbing shoulders with Madonna and dining with Anna Wintour, all in the middle of a wild 80s pop whirlwind.But Richard’s life took a very different turn - he also opens up about finding faith, becoming a priest, and the personal loss that changed his life.Funny, honest and full of brilliant stories, this is Richard Coles at his finest.Listen to Richard on Catching Up With The Royals every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube!New episodes drop every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts - plus you can watch each episode on YouTube!Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ANightinwithSallyLindsay📱 Follow A Night in with Sally LindsayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/anightinwithsallylindsayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anightinwithsallylindsay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on A Night In with Sally Lindsay, Sally is joined by BAFTA award-winning actor and best friend Suranne Jones for a funny, warm and nostalgic chat.They look back on Suranne’s days playing Karen McDonald on Coronation Street, sharing memories from her first days on set and the co-stars who made the show unique. Sally and Suranne also remember their wild nights out during their Corrie years. Suranne talks about her brave choice to leave after four years, which led to new opportunities and even encouraged Sally to do the same.They discuss Suranne’s memorable roles in dramas such as Unforgiven, Gentleman Jack, Vigil, and her award-winning work in Doctor Foster, which will soon return for a third series.Suranne talks about learning to trust her instincts and turning down roles that don’t feel right. She shares which characters have stayed with her and admits she still feels nervous on the first day of filming.Their close friendship is clear as they share the story of how Suranne met her husband, Laurence, at Sally’s wedding. They also recall the moment when Sally’s husband gave Laurence a friendly warning to look after her!You can expect warmth, honesty, and humour as Suranne looks back on the choices, friendships, and key moments that have shaped her life.New episodes drop every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts - plus you can watch each episode on YouTube!Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ANightinwithSallyLindsay📱 Follow A Night in with Sally LindsayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/anightinwithsallylindsayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anightinwithsallylindsay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on A Night In with Sally Lindsay, Sally is joined by Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page for a funny, honest and revealing chat.Best known for playing Stacey Shipman in Gavin & Stacey and her memorable role in Love Actually, Joanna shares behind-the-scenes stories from one of the biggest British TV shows and one of the biggest British films of all time. From landing her breakthrough roles to filming unforgettable scenes - including her hilarious experience shooting naked scenes for Love Actually with Martin Freeman, nothing is off limits!During a cosy night on the sofa, Joanna opens up about her difficult journey to get into acting, from growing up as a shy child in Swansea to experiencing bullying at her drama school, RADA where she faced harsh criticism of her Welsh accent.Expect plenty of laughs as Joanna talks celebrity crushes, kissing Take That’s Mark Owen and meeting her childhood idols. She also spills behind-the-scenes secrets from working with Ruth Jones, James Corden and Matthew Horne on Gavin & Stacey, giving fans a rare insight into one of the UK’s most beloved shows.New episodes drop every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts - plus you can watch each episode on YouTube!Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ANightinwithSallyLindsay📱 Follow A Night in with Sally LindsayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/anightinwithsallylindsayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anightinwithsallylindsay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.