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How To Fail With Elizabeth Day

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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 is a comedian, writer and TV presenter who has been entertaining the nation for over 30 years.

Hired in 1996 as a writer for French and Saunders (alongside best friend Sue Perkins), Mel’s career took off and she went on to co-present hi... more

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Andy Burnham
Prime Minister and former Mayor of Greater Manchester
UK Government / Labour Party
Episode: Prime Minister Andy Burnham - ‘I’m a better politician for having failed.’
Nikita Gill
Poet, playwright, and artist
Independent writer, poet, and public figure
Episode: Nikita Gill - Everyone Wants to Be Heard But No One Wants to Listen
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
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’

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Elizabeth Day
Host of How To Fail with Elizabeth Day

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 16.5k ratings
  • Ruined by so many ads by the host

    An ad with a bit of podcast time. Yikes

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Lucía Loreto
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • Inspiring

    I love this podcast so much, the depth of conversation that emerges from talking about failure and living. It’s really sincere, in the right way, and truly insightful. I’m writing this after just listening to the Richard Bacon episode. Maybe my favourite episode- I like listening to him so much. He’s such an honest and articulate talker.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @wanderingalong
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Flawlessly Fail free

    Elizabeth Day is best in class and just gets better with time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RosieMS90
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Miquita Oliver interview

    ❤️😭 This interview might be my all time favourite! Miquita - you’re an absolute inspiration; to be so vulnerable, open and honest. Your resilience is empowering and you speak for so many, so eloquently. Thank you both for sharing such a special conversation ✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MAC_123_ABC
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Anastasia

    Loved this interview. What a power house she is. Really appreciated the chat about motherhood. I’m 52 and always assumed I would have children, it was not to be and what helped was when I saw a therapist and she said to me ‘but you already are’ you nurture in your work, your siblings, friends and I felt grateful and better for changing my mindset around this. I just wish people were more sensitive when asking or talking about having children.

    Tactless and insensitive comments are really hard to ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicfit74
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Mel Giedroyc - I Lost My Biggest Fan When Mum Died
Q: How did your friendship with Sue Perkins influence your career?
Our friendship was the core DNA of everything we did; we operated as a pair rather than as a managed business. That closeness, warmth, and shared humour helped us navigate success while staying true to who we were, which in turn shaped how Bake Off finally evolved with kindness at the center.
Mel Giedroyc - I Lost My Biggest Fan When Mum Died
Q: Your first failure. In your eyes, you failed to get a decent degree. How did that shape you?
I loved university and had a passion for comedy, but I skipped lectures and didn't prepare properly for finals, which led to a disappointing exam result. It taught me the value of commitment and the humility to accept that not everything goes to plan, even when you're talented and enjoying the experience.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham - ‘I’m a better politician for having failed.’
Q: How has your experience with leadership losses shaped your approach to being Prime Minister?
Losing leadership bids helped him develop authenticity, resilience, and a mindset of learning from setbacks, which informs how he leads by staying true to himself.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham - ‘I’m a better politician for having failed.’
Q: Why did you decide to come on a podcast with the word fail in the title?
Because life is a journey with failures as data points that teach you how to improve, and he believes reflecting on those moments makes him a better leader.
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.

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The show centers on candid conversations about failure, resilience, and personal growth across a wide range of high-profile guests—from politicians and actors to artists and journalists. Episodes frequently explore how missteps shaped careers, creativity, and life trajectories, often weaving in family, health, and public scrutiny. Noteworthy is the host's intimate, reflective interviewing style and the way guests translate setbacks into actionable insights, making it useful for listeners seeking authentic lessons from success stories gone off-script. The format often blends personal anecdotes with broader themes like leadership, reinvention, and empathy, which can be attractive to listeners who enjoy human-interest storytelling with practic... more

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3. Miquita Oliver
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7. Mel Giedroyc
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