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Walking The Dog with Emily Dean

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Comedy
Mental Health
Dogs
Parenting
Pets
Grief
Strictly Come Dancing
London
Dog Ownership
Edinburgh Festival
Family Dynamics
Social Media
Jedward
Anxiety
Family
ADHD
Therapy
Stand-Up Comedy
Dog Walking
Gabby Logan

Join Emily Dean and her Shih Tzu Raymond, for an extraordinary dog walk. Meet household names you’ve heard a lot about, opening up in a way you’ve never heard before. They’ll reveal what truly makes them tick and you’ll discover why the best chats always happen over a dog walk.

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In part two of Emily and Ray’s walk with the wonderful Fay Ripley and Apple, Fay looks back on the huge success of Cold Feet and the incredibly difficult decision she made to walk away from the show at the height of its popularity.

She also tells Em... more

This week Emily and Ray take a stroll across North London’s Parliament Hill with the wonderful Fay Ripley and her very smartly dressed dog, Apple, who arrived wearing a bow tie especially for the occasion.

Fay chats about her childhood growing up in... more

In part two of Emily and Ray’s walk with the wonderful Laura Aikman, Laura delves into her role in the acclaimed BBC drama This City Is Ours and gives us a tantalising tease about what we can expect from her in the new series of Line of Duty.

Laura ... more

This week Emily and Ray take a stroll with the wonderful Laura Aikman and her brilliantly named French bulldog, Eric Cantona.

Laura is perhaps best known to millions of Gavin & Stacey fans as Smithy’s formidable girlfriend Sonia, but her acting care... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Aikman
Actress on stage and screen, discussed here as guest.
Episode: Laura Aikman (Part Two)
Gaby Roslin
Television presenter known for The Big Breakfast and The Joy of Pets
Episode: Gaby Roslin (Part Two)
Jake Bhardwaj
Comedy creator, writer, actor, producer and quiz master
Self
Episode: Jake Bhardwaj (Part One)
Alfie Dundas
Comedian performing as Alfie Dundas
Comedian/Edinburgh Fringe performer
Episode: Alfie Dundas (Part Two)
Sarah Hadland
British actress known for Horrible Histories, Miranda, and stage work including The Truth
The Truth (Florian Zeller play)
Episode: Sarah Hadland (Part Two)
Sian Welby
TV and radio presenter, Capital Breakfast Show host
Capital FM
Episode: Sian Welby (Part One)
Sophie Garrad
Comedian and content creator
Self‑employed
Episode: Sophie Garrad (Part One)
Dan Tiernan
Comedian; BBC New Comedy Award and British Comedian of the Year recipient
Independent comedian
Episode: Dan Tiernan (Part One)
Bella Hull
Comedian, Edinburgh Fringe performer
Episode: Bella Hull (Part Two)

Host

Emily Dean
Host of Walking The Dog with Emily Dean

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 4.1k ratings
  • Lovely but too many ads

    Emily is as chatty and charming as always. However 25 minutes of adverts for a 40 minute podcast is crazy.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mbutterz
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • The Devine Miss Em

    I love your reference to Gareth. RIP 💜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SuzieBearNZ
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Enjoyable

    Love the format. It’s a very peaceful and enjoyable listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Flyingraisin
    United Statesa year ago
  • One of my favourite podcasts

    Discovered this podcast late so now have the luxury of being able to choose the one I fancy. Have listened to about 20 so far and they’ve all been great. Loved the one with Adrian Chiles and of course the one with Frank Skinner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vinc1955
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • In Love

    This podcast has helped me so much with creative angst, I could get back to painting again. Emily is such an incredible, fun and gracious person who has a very radio phonic voice as well. I love listening to those unique conversations with her famous guests on the move, I get a vicarious joy of walking from Emily Dean’s podcast while I am currently stuck indoors under the AC in a desert climate. I am so grateful for this podcast has, my dog listens to it too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Passifloratron
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Guests and dog moments are consistently highlighted as a key charm of the show.
Listeners praise the host's warmth, thoughtful listening, and strong guest selection.
Two-part episodes and in-depth conversations are popular with long-time fans.
Ads are a frequent point of contention for some listeners, affecting pacing.

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Jake Bhardwaj (Part Two)
Q: How did you transition from behind‑the‑scenes work to front‑of‑camera opportunities?
The shift came when I started doing stand‑up and pub quizzes, which built confidence and opened doors to auditions and eventual representation. Having scripts and ideas ready helped me show I could drive the interview and create engaging formats.
Alfie Dundas (Part Two)
Q: So where does the comedy come into it?
Alfie describes a lifelong exposure to humor and a fascination with stand-up that grew through transcription of specials and a relentless drive to perform, even while maintaining a tech career, before choosing comedy full-time.
Sian Welby (Part One)
Q: What was your first big break in broadcasting and how did you adapt to the industry?
She describes starting with local or non-principal roles, balancing early jobs like New Look with auditions, and learning to be herself on air after trial-and-error with voice and persona, aided by mentors like Frank Skinner.
Sian Welby (Part One)
Q: How did your early life influence your decision to pursue show business?
Her upbringing in a close, hardworking family instilled a strong work ethic and a belief in taking responsibility for forging her own path, which kept her motivated to pursue auditions and persist through early rejections.
Sarah Hadland (Part One)
Q: How did your early life and family influence your path into acting?
Her upbringing, support from parents, and exposure to theatre and Spotlight directories helped her discover performing early, leading to youth theatre and eventually professional auditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walking The Dog

What is Walking The Dog about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners follow a light, conversation-driven show that pairs celebrity guests with a relaxed dog-walk format. Episodes spotlight actors, comedians, TV presenters, and media personalities sharing career milestones, personal stories, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, often anchored by dog-related observations and playful banter. The format tends to blend warmth, humor, resilience, and humanity, with guests opening up about family, fame, mental health, and the realities of life in showbiz, all while the host offers attentive, exploratory interviewing and a steady, personable cadence. A standout aspect is the consistent dog-walk conceit that keeps conversations intimate and relatable, even when dissecting high-profile careers. It's likely to ap... more

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1. Laura Aikman
2. Gaby Roslin
3. Jake Bhardwaj
4. Alfie Dundas
5. Sarah Hadland
6. Sian Welby
7. Sophie Garrad
8. Dan Tiernan

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