
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 | 23 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureComedy | |||

This week on Unlikely Friends, we’re celebrating that magical in-between time after Christmas and before New Year with a brilliant festive special — and a very special celebrity guest.
The wonderful Simon Rimmer joins us with a handful of questions ... more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and Unlikely Friends is getting fully festive 🎄
Welcome to the Unlikely Friends Christmas Special, packed with chaos, crackers and Christmas nonsense. There’s a Secret Santa exchange that genuinely does not... more
It’s the ultimate festive interruption 🎄
On this Christmas week special of Unlikely Friends, the gang sit down to answer questions sent in by the brilliant Judy Love – starting with a big one: what were the standout moments of 2025?
But before the... more
Leigh, Emma, Jill and Jade are back to get well and truly into the festive spirit — with tangents, showbiz stories and a healthy dose of chaos along the way.
The gang kick things off with Christmas tree chat, comparing notes on when (and how serious... 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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Apple Podcasts | #158 |
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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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