The Chris Evans Show

Virgin Radio UK
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Nov 26, 2021 • 1h

Tom Jones, Gillian Anderson, Robert Plant, Peter Schmeichel, James Blunt

This week on the show we welcome friends from the world of film, comedy, television and literature.Music icon Sir Tom Jones chats his 41st studio album 'Surrounded by Time'.Acting colossus Gillian Anderson discusses the brilliant new Aardman Christmas animation 'Robin Robin' which is on Netflix now.Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant shares all about his new album 'Raise The Roof'.Footballing legend Peter Schmeichel shares stories about his incredible career in his new book 'One'.And singing sensation now turned TV presenter James Blunt tells us about his brilliant new show 'Beer Masters'.Plus Reggie Yates, Paula Radcliffe, Natalie Livingstone and Diana Chapman.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week.Tom Jones - 00:43Gillian Anderson - 07:11Robert Plant - 13:07Peter Schmeichel - 20:39James Blunt - 28:03Reggie Yates - 35:40Paula Radcliffe - 42:56Natalie Livingstone - 47:40Diana Chapman - 53:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 26, 2021 • 33min

Chris Evans with Robert Plant

In this podcast special Chris chats to the legendary Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant. They discuss Robert's incredible career, his brilliant new album 'Raise The Roof', how he listens to music at home and we get some stories from our listeners of times they've met Rob. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 19, 2021 • 1h 6min

Brian Cox, John Barnes, Mark Manson, Giovanna Fletcher

This week on the show we welcome friends from the world of sport, television, science and literature.Mark Manson reveals all on his collab with Hollywood superstar Will Smith, telling his life story in the memoir ‘Will’.   Professor Brian Cox blows our minds with news of his Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey tour.  Giovanna Fletcher gives us the lowdown on her new novel, Walking on Sunshine.Kevin McCloud gives us some serious house envy with details of Grand Designs: House of the Year.And John Barnes lifts the lid on his 8-years-in-the-works book, The Uncomfortable Truth about Racism, on shelves now.Plus Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick, Liverpool’s answer to Forrest Gump: Rob Pope, comedian Chris Ramsey and wine extraordinaire Olly Smith.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week. Prof Brian Cox 00:54Noel Fitzpatrick 10:45Kevin McCloud 17:42John Barnes 24:17Giovanna Fletcher 30:47Mark Manson 37:53Rob Pope 46:10Chris Ramsey 53:41Olly Smith 59:48 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 12, 2021 • 50min

Louis Theroux, Dara O'Briain, Richard Curtis, Ron Howard

This week on the show we welcome friends from the world of film, comedy, television and literature.Brilliant documentary maker Louis Theroux chats his new book 'Theroux The Keyhole: Diaries of a Grounded Documentary Maker'.The hilarious Dara O'Briain talks about the latest series of 'Mock The Week' and his 2022 tour 'So... Where Were We?'Legendary filmmaker Ron Howard discusses the new book he wrote alongside his brother 'The Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family'.And the wonderful Richard Curtis tells us about teaming up with a ton of other celebrities on his latest project 'The Most Important Comic Book on Earth'.Plus Ronan Keating, Sophie Dahl, Charlie Brooks and Big Chris.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week.Louis Theroux - 00:58Dara O'Briain - 08:42Richard Curtis - 15:52Ronan Keating - 22:23Ron Howard - 27:07Sophie Dahl - 34:08Charlie Brooks - 40:06Big Chris - 46:19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 12, 2021 • 26min

Chris Evans with Louis Theroux

In this podcast special Chris and the brilliantly talented documentary maker Louis Theroux discuss lockdown, fitness, dream documentary guests and his brand new book 'Theroux The Keyhole: Diaries of a Grounded Documentary Maker', which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 12, 2021 • 34min

Chris Evans with Ron Howard

In this podcast special Chris speaks to Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard about his time in Hollywood, family and his fantastic new book 'The Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family', which was written alongside his brother Clint and is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 5, 2021 • 54min

Mark Strong, David Baddiel, Holly Willoughby, Richard Ashcroft

This week on the show Sam Pinkham and Chris Evans welcome friends from the world of film, comedy, television and literature.Acting powerhouse Mark Strong chats season two of the Sky Original 'Temple'.The hilarious David Baddiel shares all about his latest children's book 'The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous' and his upcoming documentary focusing on social media.TV broadcasting superstar Holly Willoughby discusses her incredible new book 'Reflections'.And the legendary Richard Ashcroft tells us about his brand new album 'Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1'.Plus Jason Byrne, Iliza Schlesinger, Alan Cumming and Fraser Stirling.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week. Mark Strong - 00:38David Baddiel - 07:56Holly Willoughby - 14:04Richard Ashcroft - 20:22Jason Byrne - 27:27Iliza Schlesinger - 33:38Alan Cumming - 40:20Fraser Stirling - 46:42 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 29, 2021 • 1h 1min

Stephen Merchant, Freddie Flintoff, Paul Chowdhry, Danny Mays

This week on the show Gaby Roslin and Ricky Wilson welcome friends from the world of music, comedy, television and literature.Actor, comedian and co-creator of The Office Stephen Merchant chats his brand new BBC One comedy crime thriller 'The Outlaws'.Cricketing legend Freddie Flintoff discusses his latest book 'The Book of Fred'.The hilarious Paul Chowdhry shares all about his ongoing stand-up tour 'Family Friendly Comedian'.And acting powerhouse Daniel Mays talks series two of 'Temple' on Sky Max.Plus Nadiya Hussain, Gary Stringer, Marcus Wareing, Frankie Dettori and Dick and Angel Strawbridge.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week.Stephen Merchant - 00:44Freddie Flintoff - 08:02Paul Chowdhry - 14:47Daniel Mays - 22:00Nadiya Hussain - 29:11Gary Stringer - 36:26Marcus Wareing - 42:33Frankie Dettori - 48:30Dick and Angel Strawbridge - 55:24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 22, 2021 • 53min

George MacKay, Johnny Vegas, Al Murray, Nish Kumar

This week on the show we welcome friends from the world of film, music, comedy, television and literature.BAFTA award-winning actor George MacKay chats his brilliant new BBC One drama 'The Trick'.The one and only Johnny Vegas tell us about his upcoming UK tour and his new fantasy film 'The Drowning of Arthur Braxton'.The hilarious history buff Al Murray discusses his new series 'Why Do The Brits Win Every War?'.And satirical comedian Nish Kumar shares all about 'Late Night Mash' on Dave.Plus Tom Fletcher, Giles Martin, Mel Giedroyc and Ore Oduba.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week.George MacKay - 00:51Johnny Vegas - 06:54Al Murray - 13:08Nish Kumar - 20:05Tom Fletcher - 27:23Giles Martin - 34:04Mel Giedroyc - 40:14Ore Oduba - 46:20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 15, 2021 • 59min

Bob Geldof, Richard Hammond, Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett, Sally Lindsay

This week on the show we welcome friends from the world of music, comedy, television, cookery and literature.The one and only Bob Geldof chats turning 70 and his brand new LP ‘Out The Back of Boomtown’.Petrolhead Richard Hammond discusses his Discovery+ show ‘Richard Hammond’s Workshop’.The hilarious Romesh Ranganathan shares all about BBC Two’s ‘The Ranganation’.And Scottish superstar Robert Carlyle tells us all about the return of ‘COBRA’ on Sky Max.Plus Rob Beckett, Sally Lindsay, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Gino D’Acampo.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week.Bob Geldof - 00:49Richard Hammond - 07:03Romesh Ranganathan - 13:25Rob Beckett - 20:47Robert Carlyle - 29:52Sally Lindsay - 37:06Sophie Ellis-Bextor - 45:36Gino D’Acampo - 52:49 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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