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How To Fail With Elizabeth Day

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Failure
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Self-Acceptance
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Acting

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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Miquita Oliver
Television presenter and podcaster, Miss Me co-creator
Episode: Miquita Oliver - I Drank Half a Bottle of Wine Every Morning
Richard Bacon
Broadcaster and producer; founder of Yes Yes Media
Yes Yes Media
Episode: Richard Bacon - ‘I Was Betrayed By My Best Friend’
Bonnie Tyler
Singer and songwriter known for Total Eclipse of the Heart
Bonnie Tyler (artist)
Episode: Remembering Bonnie Tyler
Charlie Mackesy
Author and illustrator of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Author/Artist
Episode: Charlie Mackesy – ‘Grief propelled me into work that saved me’
Mel Giedroyc
Broadcaster, actor, author, and comedian
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’

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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 Kingdom2 months 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 Kingdom2 months 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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Warm, engaging host with a comforting interview style.
Listeners praise vulnerability and practical takeaways, but some critique pacing and sentiment.
Ads and sponsor messages are a frequent, sometimes heavy, part of episodes.
Guests are high-profile and diverse, offering rich failure-driven lessons.

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Remembering Bonnie Tyler
Q: What was the moment that defined your voice changing, and how did you cope with it?
The moment came after a throat operation; instead of seeing it as a loss, she found that the change brought a unique raspiness that people connected with, turning a potential setback into a signature advantage.
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.

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2. Richard Bacon
3. Bonnie Tyler
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