
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 16 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureComedy | |||

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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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.
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😎
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!
They say they ain’t swingers, but they’re saying it too much for it to not be true!
Love it
Such a nice easy listen. Like being in the room with friends. Can’t wait for more eps x
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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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Recent guests on Unlikely Friends include:
1. Vicky McClure
2. Melanie C
3. Tom Daley
4. Brian Cox
5. Gloria Estefan
6. Rita Ora
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