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Saturday Live

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Join Adrian Chiles for a Saturday morning full of remarkable people with extraordinary stories.

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Latest Episodes

Joining Adrian Chiles on this week’s programme:

Bill Bailey studied English at University in London before he transformed his fascination with music, performance and ideas into a successful career on stage and screen. He’ll be discussing his new mus... more

Baroness Floella Benjamin hardly needs an introduction, but her career started in a bank before becoming a trailblazer in children’s television. Now Baroness Benjamin, she continues to speak in public life on matters across the media and diversity. more

Joining Adrian Chiles this week on the programme are:

Nick Park, filmmaker, animator and author will be talking about his latest book about the life of Gromit - the beloved character from the adventures of Wallace & Gromit.

Next Wednesday will mar... more

Adrian Chiles is joined by three guests who have made a success in business, music and broadcasting.

The musician Tinie Tempah has in recent years flexed his talents across the industries of fashion and property. But music remains at the top of his... more

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Recent Guests

Floella Benjamin
Children's television presenter, author, campaigner and member of the House of Lords
House of Lords
Episode: Baroness Floella Benjamin, Sir Tony Robinson, Tom Hart Dyke and the Inheritance Tracks of Robson Green
Tony Robinson
Actor, writer and documentary maker known for Blackadder and Time Team
Episode: Baroness Floella Benjamin, Sir Tony Robinson, Tom Hart Dyke and the Inheritance Tracks of Robson Green
Tom Hart Dyke
Plant hunter and orchid enthusiast who created a world garden in Kent
Episode: Baroness Floella Benjamin, Sir Tony Robinson, Tom Hart Dyke and the Inheritance Tracks of Robson Green
Robson Green
Actor and presenter
Episode: Baroness Floella Benjamin, Sir Tony Robinson, Tom Hart Dyke and the Inheritance Tracks of Robson Green
Nick Park
Filmmaker, animator and author, co-creator of Wallace and Gromit
Aardman
Episode: Nick Park, Janett Bickley, Dr Xand van Tulleken and the Inheritance Tracks of Marisha Wallace
Janett Bickley
Aberfan disaster survivor and former nurse who worked in the pharmaceutical industry
Episode: Nick Park, Janett Bickley, Dr Xand van Tulleken and the Inheritance Tracks of Marisha Wallace
Xand van Tulleken
Doctor and broadcaster
Episode: Nick Park, Janett Bickley, Dr Xand van Tulleken and the Inheritance Tracks of Marisha Wallace
Marisha Wallace
Broadway and West End performer with Olivier Award nominations
Episode: Nick Park, Janett Bickley, Dr Xand van Tulleken and the Inheritance Tracks of Marisha Wallace
Tinie Tempah
Rapper and musician
Music artist
Episode: Tinie Tempah, Sara Davies, Gareth Malone and the Inheritance Tracks of Nigel Planer

Host

Adrian Chiles
Host with a long-running role, often guiding conversations with warmth and curiosity.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 365 ratings
  • So sad

    For many years, all the way back to Fi Glover, this has been one of my favourite programmes. Ideally listened to live but reassured to have the podcast option. Since Richard Coles departure the mix of presenters has been mixed but mainly engaging. Since Adrian Chiles has become the regular presenter the show has lost its lustre mainly because AC just sounds so bored to have the gig. When he’s not sounding bored he’s needlessly interrupting guests. Sad to say Saturday Live is becoming a tough lis... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Simonhea
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Dull

    I have always enjoyed this podcast but not any more. Adrian is dreadful. He’s always cutting people off and jumping around. It doesn’t have the flow it used to

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Titaniakin
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Chris McCausland (6/12/25)

    Hi Adrian, I really enjoyed today’s episode. Chris’s interview was fantastic and so interesting to listen to, especially hearing about his life in Liverpool, his journey into comedy, and his time on Strictly. A brilliant, uplifting listen. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rachel_emily85
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Hike our tv licence but can’t be bothered to update host info.Echo others in not nearly as good now

    Kudos to the 2 ‘new’ presenters but get impression some machinations re Rev C’s exit.Again as stated by others why cut down by 1/2 hour?I enjoy it immensely.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jaxvarese
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • 🏳️‍🌈💕🥰

    I like this podcast, it’s gentle and kind in a unkind world,

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelly 🇮🇪🇵🇸
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for its variety and warm interview style.
Fans appreciate intimate, diverse guest selections and meaningful conversations.
Some criticism notes pacing changes and concerns when hosting shifts.

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Baroness Floella Benjamin, Sir Tony Robinson, Tom Hart Dyke and the Inheritance Tracks of Robson Green
Q: Was banging on to your captors about orchids a tactic?
Tom Hart Dyke says talking about orchids was both a way to cope with captivity and possibly a subconscious survival strategy. It helped him present himself as a gardener rather than the spy or drug runner his captors suspected him of being.
Baroness Floella Benjamin, Sir Tony Robinson, Tom Hart Dyke and the Inheritance Tracks of Robson Green
Q: Do you remember them as distinct childhoods?
Floella Benjamin remembers the freedom of growing up in Trinidad and the difficulty of arriving in Britain, where she felt she was seen as a colour rather than as a person. She also recalls the joy of reuniting with her mother.
Nick Park, Janett Bickley, Dr Xand van Tulleken and the Inheritance Tracks of Marisha Wallace
Q: Should people take turmeric supplements to reduce inflammation?
Van Tulleken says there is no clear medical consensus or strong evidence that turmeric supplements work. He cautions that foundational research was compromised and some products may contain toxic lead chromate.
Nick Park, Janett Bickley, Dr Xand van Tulleken and the Inheritance Tracks of Marisha Wallace
Q: How do the anniversaries of the Aberfan disaster evolve for you?
Bickley says the anniversary brings the passage of time into focus, with fewer survivors and bereaved people able to attend each year. She feels pressure to tell their story while she can.
Charlie Higson, Billy Monger, Rebecca Coxon and the Inheritance Tracks of Nick Mohammed
Q: What was the turning point that pushed you toward your current creative path?
Charlie Higson talks about shifting from decorating to forming a band, then moving into television and writing, emphasizing openness to new opportunities and the value of creative experimentation.

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A morning conversation show that brings together a wide array of cultural figures, authors, actors, comedians, scientists, and journalists to share personal stories, career highs and lows, and moments of resilience. Guests span literature, entertainment, food, science, sport, and public life, often weaving memory, creativity, and social topics into intimate, human-centered discussions. Notable for its warm, generous interviewing style and a recurring segment that explores personal music memories, the program stands out for its breadth of talent and the way guests connect personal experience to broader cultural themes.

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Recent guests on Saturday Live include:

1. Floella Benjamin
2. Tony Robinson
3. Tom Hart Dyke
4. Robson Green
5. Nick Park
6. Janett Bickley
7. Xand van Tulleken
8. Marisha Wallace

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