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Unlikely Friends

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Childhood Memories
Friendship
Romance
Relationships
Halloween
Police Encounters
Music
Personal Stories
Humor
Wardrobe Malfunctions
Gloria Estefan
Love
Ghost Stories
Aliens
Time Travel
90s Culture
Supermarket Shopping
Childbirth
Parenthood
Crohn's Disease

Welcome to Unlikely Friends, A brand new podcast from BAFTA winning comedian Leigh Francis, Spice Girl turned radio host Emma Bunton, Damage frontman Jade Jones, and Jill Francis - where anything can (and probably will) happen! Each week, they’ll be taking questions, topics and conundrums from listeners, diving headfirst into whatever you want to hear about. Nothing is off limits. From parenthood ... more

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This week on Unlikely Friends, we don’t so much ease into the episode as dive head-first into hemorrhoids.

Pauline kicks things off with a typically delicate question: “Do you give your dentist a Christmas present or—fuck that?”

Naturally, this spi... more

Alison Hammond and Joel Dommett are asking today’s big (and not-so-big) questions for the Unlikely Friends - and things get honest, a heartfelt and very, very real.

Emma Bunton opens up about dealing with “mind load” and how overthinking can take ov... more

This week on Unlikely Friends, Leigh Francis, Emma Bunton, Jade Jones, and Jill Francis kick things off by asking: are they posh?

Leigh launches into his best posh accent and admits he quite fancies talking like that permanently. This sparks a compe... more

Which of the Unlikely Friends have had run-ins with the police? We’ll give you a hint… it’s more than one! But what exactly happened?

This week, the gang are grilled by none other than TV favourite Vicky McClure, who brings her Line of Duty interrog... more

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Recent Guests

Vicky McClure
Actress known for her work in crime dramas including Trigger Point
Episode: Who Got Stopped by THE POLICE!? The gang are in for questioning
Melanie C
Former Spice Girl, popularly known as Sporty Spice, and singer
Self
Episode: Mel C Questions the Unlikely Friends
Tom Daley
Olympian diver and knitting enthusiast
None mentioned
Episode: Glastonbury, Boxing and Knitting with Olympian Tom Daley!
Brian Cox
Professor of Physics and presenter of science shows
University of Manchester
Episode: Are ALIENS REAL? With Professor Brian Cox
Gloria Estefan
Famed singer and producer, known for her autobiographical music.
Episode: GLORIA ESTEFAN questions the gang on ROMANCE
Rita Ora
Singer and songwriter promoting her new single
Self
Episode: RITA ORA asks about the gangs worst WARDROBE MALFUNCTIONS!

Hosts

Leigh Francis
Co-host known for his comedic background and storytelling ability. He shares humorous anecdotes and drives many of the comedic conversations in the podcast.
Emma Bunton
Co-host, former Spice Girl, known for her engaging personality and ability to share personal stories. She often participates in discussions about friendships and humor.
Jade Jones
Co-host and Damage frontman, contributing his unique humor and personal anecdotes to the conversations. He often adds a lighthearted perspective.
Jill Francis
Co-host who brings her own charm to the dynamics, often balancing out the discussions with relatable insights and humor.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Four brilliant mates! Follow

    I only follow a handful of podcasts but after 3 episodes I’ve made sure this is one of them…although they are defo swingers me thinks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CorHunt
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Never stops talking

    Saw this advertised on a bill board, what a great chemistry between you all, love the banter and laughter, and keep talking Leigh, it’s good to talk😎

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SiLewi65
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Best Podcast ever

    Love this fantastic four! Jill is my favourite! Also Emma is my favourite and Jade is my favourite. Leigh is ok I guess. No actually he’s also my favourite! This podcast is such an easy listen and a great watch on YouTube! I can’t wait for more. These guys should do more things together! Leigh has great hats too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Avid Merrion
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Brilliant foursome

    They say they ain’t swingers, but they’re saying it too much for it to not be true!

    Love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elsbells69
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • A great listen

    Such a nice easy listen. Like being in the room with friends. Can’t wait for more eps x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kodak.Kit
    United Kingdom2 months ago

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#204
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#180
Ukraine/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#182
Ireland/Comedy

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Mel C Questions the Unlikely Friends
Q: If you were an Olympian, what sport would you choose?
Various answers revolve around sports like breakdancing, skateboarding, gymnastics, and more, showing their humorous personal reflections.
Are ALIENS REAL? With Professor Brian Cox
Q: Do you believe in aliens?
The hosts express their belief in aliens, mentioning the vastness of the universe and their personal experiences.
RITA ORA asks about the gangs worst WARDROBE MALFUNCTIONS!
Q: If we were going to a fancy dress party, who would you go as?
They discussed their favorite fancy dress outfits and reminisced about past costumes.
RITA ORA asks about the gangs worst WARDROBE MALFUNCTIONS!
Q: What is your worst wardrobe malfunction?
The hosts shared multiple anecdotes of their own wardrobe malfunctions including a hospitalization incident.
GLORIA ESTEFAN questions the gang on ROMANCE
Q: What is the most beautiful and romantic thing that your partner has done for you?
The hosts share various romantic anecdotes, with emphasis on past gestures like rose petals and heartfelt gifts.

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Content revolves around casual and humorous discussions among the hosts, focusing on topics ranging from personal anecdotes to celebrity encounters. The hosts share relatable experiences concerning parenthood, friendship, and the quirks of fame. Conversations may include light-hearted banter about 90s fashion trends and explore serious subjects like health, which are often approached with humor and personal insights. This lively format not only entertains but also allows for moments of surprising depth, making it engaging for a diverse audience.

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Unlikely Friends launched 2 months ago and published 16 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Melanie C
3. Tom Daley
4. Brian Cox
5. Gloria Estefan
6. Rita Ora

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