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White Wine Question Time

Kate Thornton
Mental Health
Menopause
Motherhood
Strictly Come Dancing
Music Industry
Comedy
Parenting
Christmas
Aled Jones
Family
Friendship
BBC
ADHD
Glastonbury
Big Brother
Reality TV
Kim Wilde
Princess Diana
Sex and the City
Football

Kate Thornton's White Wine Question Time is the podcast that brings together well-known friends, three glasses of wine and three thought-provoking questions. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before.

Join us weekly for something new, or feel free to dive into our cellar of over 450 in... more

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Welcome to White Wine Question Time - the podcast that these days asks its guests three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine.

BUT that wasn't always the case. Originally this podcast was conceived as three guests, and three BOTTLES... more

Natalie Cassidy is having a moment - last month she appeared on stage at The Mighty Hoopla in a wedding dress playing the trumpet - a nod to her many years as Sonia Fowler in EastEnders. Her status as one of the younger huns is surely undeniable and ... more

It was with great sadness that we heard the news on Monday that Sam Neill had died at the age of 78.

Sam was a guest on White Wine Question Time last year - and so this week we're bringing you that conversation. He was full of enthusiasm, and such ... more

In the 8+ years of this pod we haven't invited many guests back for a second appearance - but we knew we had to make an exception for Fern Britton. Small screen royalty Fern is a TV pioneer and a woman we can ALL learn from.

Now living in Cornwall,... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Neill
Actor and vineyard owner
Episode: Sam Neill - A Reflection on a Life Well Lived
Fern Britton
Broadcaster, best‑selling author; former presenter of This Morning and other programs
Episode: NEW EPISODE: Fern Britton on empty nesting, Rivals and missed opportunites
Judy Murray
Matriarch of Wimbledon, champion for women in sport
Episode: FROM THE CELLAR: Judy Murray
Naga Munchetty
Broadcast journalist and presenter
BBC
Episode: NEW EPISODE: Naga Munchetty on Pain, Persistence & Medical Misogyny
Fat Tony
DJ Fat Tony, recovering addict and author
DJ Fat Tony
Episode: FROM THE CELLAR: DJ Fat Tony
Vicky Pattison
British television personality and guest discussing fertility and motherhood
Episode: WEEKEND WINE QUESTION TIME: Vicky Pattison
Gabby Logan
Sports broadcaster
BBC Sport / Sky / ITV (as mentioned in interview)
Episode: FROM THE CELLAR: Gabby Logan
Ben Shephard
Television presenter and public figure featured as a guest
Episode: Ben Shephard's For Skin, Empty Nesting & Being Fit at 50
Jeff Stelling
UK football broadcaster
Sky Sports
Episode: FROM THE CELLAR: Jeff Stelling

Host

Kate Thornton
Host blending warmth with investigative curiosity in celebrity conversations

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Lovin comedians

    Kate is so great at interviewing and I really love all her comedian guests. Totally loved learning more about Maisie Adam and can’t wait for the 3rd question this weekend.

    Thanks Kate and yes I do drink wine while listening! 🥂🫶🏻🙌🏻😘thanks for supporting British comedians who bring us joy 🙏🏻❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    Australia3 months ago
  • My view

    Loved all the podcasts so far & heard Dawn porter

    Danni malogue

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    Grace

    Just loved all my favourite been Dawn as so funny!!! Love hearing the wine been poured too sets the scene

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bostons mum
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Fantastic show on Noel Fitzpatrick always look forward to Kate’s podcasts looking forward to Denise Van Outen next week, great guests great engagement from Kate. Great podcast team!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GG women’s health
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Fab wee show

    Great guests and lovely style of interviews. Nice keeps me amused on my well-being walks

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Penny Wheels
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Irritating.

    Had to turn it off. Adrian Dunbar kept saying. You know. Kind of. And had to keep clearing his throat.Ted Hastings would have been a better interview.😂

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tink 0121
    United Kingdoma year ago

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People appreciate candid openness from guests, from sports stars to actors, and value relatable storytelling.
Some episodes receive criticism for sound quality or pacing, but overall positive sentiment toward authenticity and guest depth.
Fans praise Kate's interviewing and guest variety, with many noting heartfelt, insightful conversations.
Positive listener feedback often highlights entertaining, relatable guests and the host's thoughtful approach for guest-led stories.
Listeners enjoy the balance of personal and professional life stories, plus strong questions and warmth.

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Sam Neill - A Reflection on a Life Well Lived
Q: What's the pearl of wisdom you've carried with you, especially regarding avoiding the 'old man' and staying forward-focused?
Sam shares two pieces of advice: have a memorable name that outlives you and, more practically, don't let the old man in—maintain swagger, stride, and purpose to keep moving forward.
Sam Neill - A Reflection on a Life Well Lived
Q: The Assembly moment where you were asked about the best lesson you learned from your parents—what did that reveal to you?
Sam discusses the courage and resilience of his parents, the trauma of boarding school, and the idea that adults must sometimes pull themselves together and move forward, a lesson that influenced his own approach to life and career.
Sam Neill - A Reflection on a Life Well Lived
Q: Sam, for my first question, what were the standout moments you learned about yourself while revisiting your life in your memoir?
Sam reflects that writing became an accidental memoir, highlighting how life's pressures, late starts, and the chance to reassess past choices brought urgency and spontaneity to his work, and how this led to a renewed sense of purpose.
FROM THE CELLAR: Jack Dee
Q: Who never fails to raise a smile for you, and why?
He credits his dog Dolly for constant joy and reflects on how Dolly's happiness and unconditional love bring levity and perspective to his life.
FROM THE CELLAR: Jack Dee
Q: If you were to list your failures to inspire others, what would you include and what did they teach you?
He cites education as a major early failure, describes how not engaging with school pushed him to read and learn later, and reflects on turning failures into opportunities and insights about intelligence and potential.

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Recent guests on White Wine Question Time include:

1. Sam Neill
2. Fern Britton
3. Judy Murray
4. Naga Munchetty
5. Fat Tony
6. Vicky Pattison
7. Gabby Logan
8. Ben Shephard

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