About this episode

Sally Phillips shares her intriguing travel stories and experiences with Alan Carr in this international episode.

Sally Phillips joins Alan for one of the most epic international episodes of Life's a Beach ever. From growing up in Hong Kong and Beirut to surviving salmonella in Mexico, clown school, holiday romances and Edinburgh Fringe memories, Sally has the most intriguing travel stories. Plus, they chat The Hairdresser Mysteries, niche museums, menopausal confidence and why you should never underestimate the Herring Canning Museum. Alan almost chokes on an accidental mid-flight snack too.00:00 Welcome aboard Sally Phillips00:43 Growing up with British Airways & glamorous flying01:35 Alan accidentally swallows a fly! 🪰03:14 Alan's Scottish castle04:32 Growing up in Hong Kong & England as a holiday destination06:36 Childhood in Beirut before the war08:13 Holiday romances & "No Panties in Zante"10:20 Why Sally loves clown school11:57 Adventurous food (or not!)13:27 The Hairdresser Mysteries16:43 Sally's salmonella disaster in Mexico19:57 Menopause, complaining & parenting teenagers21:35 Edinburgh Fringe memories & comedy stories26:28 Honeymooning 'with' Nicky Clarke in the Maldives27:36 Quick Fire: Mile High or Too Shy?31:40 Emotional baggage#LifesABeach #AlanCarr #SallyPhillips…

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