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How To Fail With Elizabeth Day

Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment
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Every success story you've ever been told is incomplete. How To Fail with Elizabeth Day is the part they leave out. Each week, Sunday Times #1 bestselling author Elizabeth Day sits down with someone extraordinary - and asks them about the moments that didn’t go according to plan and how these failures shaped them. Kate Winslet on body image. Malala Yousafzai on rewriting her story. Pamela Anderso... more

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Mel Giedroyc
Broadcaster, actor, author, and comedian
Episode: Mel Giedroyc and AJ Odudu on Body Confidence, Midlife Reinvention and Female Friendship
AJ Odudu
Presenter and broadcaster
Episode: Mel Giedroyc and AJ Odudu on Body Confidence, Midlife Reinvention and Female Friendship
Kristin Scott Thomas
Dame Kristin Scott Thomas, acclaimed actress
Actor
Episode: Kristin Scott Thomas – ‘Having children allowed me to see where I’d gone wrong’
Patrick Radden-Keefe
Author and journalist known for Say Nothing, Empire of Pain, London Falling
Author, journalist
Episode: Patrick Radden Keefe - ‘Lying Is More Prevalent Than People Think’
Natalie Imbruglia
Singer, actress, and musician
Artist
Episode: Natalie Imbruglia - ‘I love the wisdom of being in my 50s’
Hannah Murray
Actress known for Skins, Game of Thrones, Detroit, and author of The Make-Believe
Author of The Make-Believe
Episode: Hannah Murray - ‘Everything Fell Apart’
Emily Atack
Actress and television personality known for The Inbetweeners and Rivals
Actor
Episode: Emily Atack - ‘I’ve forgiven people for unforgivable things’
Katherine Parkinson
Actor and writer
Episode: Katherine Parkinson – ‘I’m Still Learning How to Be Me’
Emilia Clarke
Actor, star of Game of Thrones, author of recent projects
Actor
Episode: Emilia Clarke - ‘I’m A Bad Celebrity’

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Elizabeth Day
Host of the show; author and podcaster; long-time interviewer's approach emphasizes warmth, insight, and vulnerability.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 16.4k ratings
  • Overwhelming amount of ads

    Overwhelming amount of ads now…surely ED is rich enough to forgo some in order to keep some integrity for the great job she does as an interviewer. It doesn’t reflect well

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ros Red
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • My new favourite

    I just found this podcast and immediately loved it. Elizabeth Day is such a warm, articulate, thoughtful and smart interviewer that she creates an environment for authenticity in conversation. The end result is that you genuinely learn more as a listener about people you may have heard interviewed many times before.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jenny Fro
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • More and more ads creeping in

    I’ve listened to this podcast for years but the number of ads in it now is becoming almost unbearable. Elizabeth I love you but please think about providing a more enjoyable listening experience for us who have stuck with you all this time by accepting a smaller number of sponsors.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    meggggggg12345
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Emily atack

    Wow! Only 15 mins in and crying already! What an amazing lady she is. I love everything Emily stands for, what a woman! Not even finished listening but I felt compelled to write this! Love Elizabeth day too, fave interviewer xx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sarah4rich
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Emily Atack

    What a brilliant episode and an amazing person Emily is! She is so open and honest, it was very refreshing and so interesting 🌟

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KarenM😊
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Guests are high-profile and diverse, offering rich failure-driven lessons.

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Anastacia – All My Songs Have Been Good Therapy
Q: How did you feel about the sexism you faced when you started out in the industry?
She recalls that there was no straightforward attempt to dress her differently; rather, she was misunderstood as an artist and faced challenges fitting a mold, ultimately choosing to stay authentic rather than play into expectations.
Patrick Radden Keefe - ‘Lying Is More Prevalent Than People Think’
Q: What keeps you going when the process feels long and uncertain, especially with ambitious projects like The New Yorker pieces?
A deep love for the work, curiosity, and the belief that the best storytelling carries moral purpose and serves readers, even through slow, uncertain periods.
Patrick Radden Keefe - ‘Lying Is More Prevalent Than People Think’
Q: Do you get scared when dealing with dangerous or high-stakes subjects?
Yes, there are nerves about how a story will be received and the potential for impulsive or violent reactions, so careful planning and empathy are essential.
Hannah Murray - ‘Everything Fell Apart’
Q: What finally led you to step away from acting and reframe your life and work?
After a severe depressive episode and the hospital stay, the burden of being in the public eye became unbearable; medication and therapy helped, and I realized I needed a different, more sustainable creative path, which led me to write The Make-Believe and pursue new writing projects instead of continuing acting.
Hannah Murray - ‘Everything Fell Apart’
Q: How did the wellness organization affect you, and what happened during the deeper involvement?
The organization offered a seductive path with rituals, visions, and a trainee-mentor structure that felt transformative and tightly controlled; over time it replaced other forms of stability, and the escalation included expensive courses and a fixation on a charismatic leader, culminating in a breakdown and eventual exorcism-like episode.

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The show centers on real people sharing intimate stories of failure, resilience, and growth across diverse fields—entertainment, fashion, media, literature, and more. Guests recount three failures and the lessons learned, weaving in the personal, professional, and emotional costs of high-visibility lives. Noteworthy is the host's warm, probing approach that invites vulnerability while highlighting practical takeaways—boundaries, self-trust, and recalibrating success. The format often blends candid memoir with actionable advice for listeners aiming to reflect on setbacks and apply those lessons to their own careers or personal lives.

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2. AJ Odudu
3. Kristin Scott Thomas
4. Patrick Radden-Keefe
5. Natalie Imbruglia
6. Hannah Murray
7. Emily Atack
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