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Once Upon a Time is a weekly interview podcast where celebrated guests reveal their life stories through the stories that shaped them — in all their forms. Each episode, hosts Scott Brown, Jamie Love, and David Ames sit down with a fascinating guest and ask them to share three stories that changed their life.

New episodes every Wednesday.

Produced by Bermondsey Studios.

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International photographer and creative director Elise Dumontet — self-taught and the woman behind the launch issue of Indian Vogue — joins Scott & Jamie for something a little different: a conversation about storytelling through images.

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Actress, writer and producer Sally Lindsay MBE — star of Coronation Street and creator of The Madame Blanc Mysteries— sits down with Scott & David to share the three stories that shaped who she became, spanning a grandad's bookshelf, a working-class ... more

Chef, restaurateur and the godfather of Spanish cuisine in the UK, Jose Pizarro — the man behind Jose, Pizarro, Lolo and the Royal Academy's dining room — sits down with Once Upon a Time to share the three stories that shaped who he became, spanning ... more

Singer-songwriter and West End actor Matt Cardle — winner of The X Factor in 2010, Whatonstage Award winner for his debut role in Memphis, and a man who was tricked into his first audition by his girlfriend — joins Scott and David to share the three ... more

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Recent Guests

Sally Lindsay
Actress, writer and producer guest on the episode
Actor/Producer
Episode: Episode 11 - Sally Lindsay
Jose Pizarro
Chef and restaurateur known as a leading figure in Spanish cuisine in the UK
Chef and restaurateur, Jose Pizarro
Episode: Episode 10 - José Pizarro
Matt Cardle
British singer-songwriter and West End actor
Self-identified as guest on the episode
Episode: Episode 9 - Matt Cardle
Harriet Thorpe
Legendary stage and screen actress
Actor
Episode: Episode 8 - Harriet Thorpe
Stephen Bailey
Actor, comedian, presenter
Episode: Episode 7 - Stephen Bailey
Naoko Mori
Actor known for stage and screen work
Episode: Episode 6 - Naoko Mori
Lee Peart
Stand-up comedian and podcast presenter
Episode: Episode 5 - Lee Peart
Gok Wan
Fashion stylist, makeup artist, and television personality
Self/Various TV projects
Episode: Episode 4 - Gok Wan
David Ames
Actor, voiceover artist, and performer
Actor (Holby City, Changing Ends)
Episode: Episode 1 - David Ames

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Scott Brown
Host of the show; associated with Once Upon a Time and Bermondsey Studios
Jamie Love
Co-host / host of the show; associated with Once Upon a Time / Bermondsey Studios
David Ames
Host of the show; associated with Once Upon a Time

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Apple Podcasts
#30
United Kingdom/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#87
United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#249
Canada/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#149
Ireland/Arts/Books

Talking Points

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Episode 11 - Sally Lindsay
Q: How did your transition from TV to stage and writing come about, and what did you learn from that pivot?
Lindsay explains leaving Coronation Street as a leap of faith, the challenges of starting in theatre (Edinburgh, Royal Exchange), and then writing with a partner to create Madame Blanc, which allowed her to shape stories while leveraging acting experience to inform performance.
Episode 11 - Sally Lindsay
Q: What drew you to your first book choice and how did it shape your life growing up?
She talks about how her grandfather read Dickens to her, the emotional resonance of A Christmas Carol, and how the experience of listening to stories in that intimate setting helped fuel her imagination and sense of possibility beyond their rough surroundings.
Episode 8 - Harriet Thorpe
Q: What did you learn from your mother's work The Leather Boys and its adaptation into film?
Her mother's bravery in writing about gay love during a time when it was illegal showed the power of storytelling to give voice to the marginalized, influencing Harriet's own approach to character work and social themes.
Episode 8 - Harriet Thorpe
Q: How did growing up in a creative household shape your path?
Growing up in North London with a writer mother and actor father, she absorbed the arts, traveled to LA, and learned resilience through early jobs and family support, which helped shape her voice and choices.
Episode 8 - Harriet Thorpe
Q: What is your story and how did performing start for you?
Her first memory involved making her sister laugh, realizing early on that connecting with people and receiving their response was addictive and formative for a career in performance.

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What is Once Upon a Time about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Three hosts explore life through three defining stories in each guest's journey, predominantly from the arts and entertainment world. Episodes center on career milestones, personal growth, and resilience, with guests ranging from actors and performers to musicians and comedians. The conversation style tends toward memoir-like storytelling, blending nostalgia, mentorship, and practical lessons drawn from difficult moments, creative breakthroughs, and the pursuit of authentic self-expression. A notable throughline is how books, mentorship, and lived experiences shape identity and craft, making it useful for listeners who appreciate intimate career retrospectives and behind-the-scenes storytelling in the arts.

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1. Sally Lindsay
2. Jose Pizarro
3. Matt Cardle
4. Harriet Thorpe
5. Stephen Bailey
6. Naoko Mori
7. Lee Peart
8. Gok Wan

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