Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Alan Carr: The Joys of Bird Watching and ‘Swiping’ Amy Winehouse’s Q Award
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This Halloween - there’s a peek behind the curtain for you! - I had the pleasure of chatting with ...
London Hughes: Whole Damn Queens and Believing in Yourself Unconditionally
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest dialled in all the way from Los Angeles - that’s right! We’re international like...
Rylan: Really Just a Bloke and The Girl That Got Away
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rylan and I caught up backstage at the RTE studios in Dublin. Life has been a bit hectic of late, bu...
Ella Mills: Spreadsheet Husbands and Embracing Life’s Bad Bits
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I had a lovely old chinwag with Ella Mills, the founder of Deliciously Ella. She is such a se...
Rob Rinder: Listening Instead of Hearing and Celebrating Your Friends’ Joy
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For today’s show, I was joined by the glorious Rob Rinder. It was an absolute delight, sitting dow...
Michelle Kennedy: ‘Good Enough’ and The Power of Ally McBeal
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now this is a fun little episode! Today’s episode really felt like a chat at the kitchen island ov...
Raphael Rowe: Second Chances and Embracing Your Inner Miserable Old Git
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Raphael Rowe was wrongfully convicted as part of M25 Three and sentenced to life imprisonment withou...
Nadiya Hussain: Good Bakes, Questionable Suitors, and Bending Your Parents’ Rules
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
That’s right, I’m back! Series 6, wow. Who’d have thought!? We’ve really pulled out all the ...
Welcome to Series 6 of Thanks A Million!
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
That’s right, I’m back! Series 6, wow. Who’d have thought!? We have a lot of exciting guests l...
Suranne Jones: Good Work, New Friends and Spider Necklaces
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From soap starlet to BAFTA winner, Suranne's career seemingly knows no bounds. Across her rolls in C...
Laura Whitmore: Smelly Candles, School Discos and Alanis Morissette
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Whitmore is best known as a TV and Radio presenter hosting her Sunday Session on 5 Live and Lo...
Roxie Nafousi: Manifesting, Recovering and Recycled Gifts
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Roxie Nafousi is a Self-Development Coach, Manifesting Expert, Ambassador for the Mental Health Foun...
Yasmin Evans: Old selves, Naps and Love Cups
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From BBC Radio 1xtra to Heart, Yasmin brings the feel good vibes with her. Former host of CBBC’s S...
Giovanna Fletcher: GPS, Kind Strangers and Skiing Disasters!
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have another queen in our midst - she’s an actor, a hugely successful best-selling author...
Caroline O’Donoghue: The Noughties, Big Boob Bras and Flirting!
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline O’Donoghue is a writer, author and host of the Sentimental Garbage podcast including Sent...
Edith Bowman: Making your own opportunities, Coffee machines and In-laws
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Edith Bowman has been part of our lives for the best part of 3 decades now! A TV and radio presenter...
Elizabeth Day: The Real Housewives, Childhood Instincts and Hairy Gurus
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning author, journalist and broadcaster Elizabeth Day has been teaching us all how to Fail ...
Lauren Laverne: Adrenaline, Sentimentality and Team Tits
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Laverne is one of the busiest women in broadcasting - host of Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs...
Vicky Pattison: Changing Perceptions, Happy Jars and Lost Friends
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are kicking off a new series of Thanks A Million with the glorious Geordie whirlwind, TV personal...
Welcome to Series 5 of Thanks A Million!
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Series five is on the way with an ALL female line up. Featuring...Vicky PattisonLauren LaverneElizab...
MINIPOD: A Magical Teacher (Thanks That Got Away)
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener thanks their former teacher who inspired her life choices more than they will ever know.....
Katherine Ryan: Dodging Bullets, Being Unique and Bennifer
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Canadian comedy queen is our series finale! An actress, presenter and now author, Katherine has ...
MINIPOD: Coming Out and a Generous Patient (Thanks That Got Away)
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A trans listener thanks his Gran whilst another remembers an angel patient at Christmas...Thanks A M...
The Happy Pear: Being Twins, Authenticity and the Irish Sea
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a riot!! Steve and Dave are the ridiculously enthusiastic Irish twins and founders of The Ha...
MINIPOD: The Man at the Station (Thanks That Got Away)
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener shares a thank you from their morning commute…Thanks A Million listeners share their “...
Emma Dabiri: Ireland, Fashion and Madonna
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The bestselling Author of Don't Touch My Hair and What White People Can Do Next: From Allyship to Co...
MINIPOD: Fellow with Good Shoes (Thanks That Got Away)
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener thanks a colleague for changing his life with more than good shoes…Thanks A Million lis...
Catherine Gray: Sobriety, Rejection and Hobnobs
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Sunday Times Bestselling Author of the ‘Unexpected Joy of’ series on sobriety, being single ...
MINIPOD: Faceless Nurses (Thanks That Got Away)
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener revisits her hospital experience in a pandemic…Thanks A Million listeners share their “...
Ruby Wax: Carrie Fisher, getting kicked off TV and empathy
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ruby Wax has made her mark on the world, and Angela (as you will hear) in even bigger ways! A Comedi...
MINIPOD: A Heartbreaking Loss (Thanks That Got Away)
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you thank someone for cutting you out of their life? Thanks A Million listeners share their “...
Roz Purcell: Sex Education, Eating Disorders and Strangers Secrets
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Roz Purcell is a best selling cookery author and founder of Natural Born Feeder and The Hike Life wh...
MINIPOD: A First Date (Thanks That Got Away)
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener shares his first date experience, which didn’t go quite as planned...Thanks A Million l...
Joel Dommett: Weddings, Catfishing and Sperm tests
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, TV presenter from the Masked Singer / Masked Dancer plus this week's host of the National ...
MINIPOD: An Oncologist and a Miracle (Thanks That Got Away)
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener shares her journey with cancer as a teenager and the highs and lows she’s experienced s...
Alesha Dixon: Transformation, Forgiving Yourself and Take That
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TV presenter extraordinaire, singer, author and business woman, it’s no surprise that Alesha is a ...
MINIPOD: A Ray of Sunshine (Thanks That Got Away)
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gilly lost her best friend Sally to cancer and has reason to thank her...Thanks A Million listeners ...
Alex Jones: Ex-boyfriends, Angelina Jolie and bunking off work
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The One Show goddess Alex Jones pulls no punches in this hilarious and revealing episode. As a famil...
MINIPOD: A Brief Lover (Thanks That Got Away)
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks A Million listeners share their “Thanks That Got Away”! The people you never got a chance...
Jo Brand: Geese, Hellish Men and Tins of Peas
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jo Brand is a national treasure in the true sense of the word. Comedian, writer and host of Bake Off...
Welcome To Thanks A Million!
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Series four is on the way, you lucky things. Featuring...Jo BrandAlex JonesRuby WaxEmma DabiriJoel D...
MINIPOD: Wim Hof on honouring the past and rising in love
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The record breaking Dutch extreme athlete otherwise known as the IceMan revisits his ‘Thank you, N...
MINIPOD: Jameela Jamil on growth and defeating enemies
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hollywood actress and activist Jameela Jamil revisits her ‘Thank You, Next’, something which she...
MINIPOD: Sian Clifford on Surviving Bullies
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BAFTA winning Fleabag star Sian Clifford may not have graced our screens with the infamous pencil ha...
MINIPOD: Gabby Bernstein on Post Natal Depression
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Times' no1 bestselling author, manifesting coach and Oprah's favourite thought leader r...
MINIPOD: George The Poet on Reassessing Education
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
George Mpanga AKA George the Poet shares his ‘Thank You, Next’ and reflects on how people learn ...
MINIPOD: Marian Keyes on Overcoming Addiction and Reconnecting
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author Marian Keyes revisits her ‘Thank You, Next’, a difficult experience which she...
MINIPOD: Regrouping and Persevering with Nicola Coughlan
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Galway girl Nicola Coughlan AKA Penelope Featherington from Bridgerton revisits her ‘Thank You, Ne...
MINIPOD: Reevaluating Post Depression with Fearne Cotton
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Mental Health Awareness week, Fearne explores her ‘Thank You, Next’, a time which changed the...
MINIPOD: Owning Failure with Tom Allen
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Allen revisits his ‘Thank You, Next’ and shares about embracing failure following a chapter ...
MINIPOD: Regaining confidence with Aisling Bea
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling Bea revisits her ‘Thank You, Next’ - never again will she allow it! Aisling shares the l...
MINIPOD: Learning from Losing Work with Dawn O’Porter
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dawn O'Porter kicks off the Thanks A Million Mini Pods revisiting her ‘Thank You, Next’ - the le...
Lady Leshurr: Unwavering self-belief, heartbreak and wild authenticity
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lady Leshurr is a rapper, producer, actor, and presenter. Currently dancing on ice, her Queen’s sp...
Keith’s Cacao: Energy, manifestation and meditation
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Wilson is known as the Chocolate Shaman - the founder of Keith’s Cacao, he lives in Guatemal...
Roisin Conaty: Humour, an old friend, and how time is a healer
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Multitalented comedian and actor Roisin Conaty first became a household name appearing on hit panel ...
Imelda May: Breaking down, rising up & dancing on tables
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Imelda May is a national Irish treasure! An acclaimed singer, songwriter and a poet. She has sold ou...
Dr. Alex George: A&E in a pandemic, bath bombs and false starts
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alex George is an A&E & TV doctor who found fame in Love Island. Since the tragic loss o...
Candice Brathwaite: BLM Movement, losing her Dad, and the law of attraction
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Candice is an author, journalist, and founder of Make Motherhood Diverse - she wrote the book p...
Fearne Cotton: finding your voice again, Terry Wogan's teachings & Diana Ross' dress
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Host of the ridiculously popular Happy Place, a broadcaster that's never really left our screens sin...
Caitríona Balfe: Starting a bookclub, her cat eddie, and working with Dame Judi Dench!
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Irish actress Caitríona began her career as a model, previously modelling for the likes of&nbs...
Stuart Sandeman: Breath hacking, survival & dates on a mountain!
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stuart Sandeman is the founder of Breathpod, which he started after a life changing moment. By harne...
Matt Haig: Defining the term breakdown, the ‘Mr Depression’ tag, and his shedmill
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning author and mental health campaigner Matt Haig is best known for books s...
Jameela Jamil: Shamelessness, life changing therapy and dancing with Ted Danson!
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jameela Jamil is a Hollywood actress and activist. She is the founder of the I-weigh movement challe...
Michelle Visage: Practising gratitude, the never-ending hustle, and that vogue dance on Strictly
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
She's a natural born hustler; from her time in 90s band, Seduction, to her successful career as a ra...
Joe Lycett: Taking time to stop, quantum physics, and the joy of creating
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Joe Lycett is one of the UK’s best loved and busiest comedians, but what has Joe learned ...
Gabby Bernstein: superattractors, cooking and postnatal depression
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Times' no1 bestselling author (AND Oprah's favourite thought leader) joins Angela to di...
Nicola Coughlan: Derry Girls, doing what you love & disastrous Swiss Rolls
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Galway girl cum Derry Girl Nicola Coughlan rose to fame as Clare Devlin after years of hard work tra...
George The Poet: Peabody awards, lunchboxes and Disney films
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
George Mpanga AKA George the Poet started performing rap at 15 years old. Since moving into podcasti...
Laura Dockrill: Recovery, family and just floating
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Author, Poet and Illustrator Laura Dockrill first heard of postpartum psychosis after a phone call w...
Wim Hof: cold showers, breath work & single parenting
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Ice Man cometh to the podcast to talk about his remarkable, mood-altering technique... jumping i...
Tom Allen: Failure, Shadows and Nice Products
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Starting out in stand up at the tender ages of 22, Tom Allen's career has had its share of highs and...
Nadine Coyle: Surviving the jungle, Girls Aloud & '90s fashion disasters
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Singer Nadine Coyle very nearly got her big break in Irish pop group Six. Thankfully, it was not to ...
Sian Clifford: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, birdwatching and superfan Brad Pitt
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Sian Clifford's life could have been very different if she had let school bullies ruin her con...
Marian Keyes: recovery, lovely bosses & fancy bags
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After years struggling with alcohol addiction, through to recovery and success as a bestselling auth...
Jon Ronson: coping in lockdown, peach yogurt & inspiring Louis Theroux
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Ronson is a writer and documentary maker whose work has seen him trying to infiltrate the B...
Jack Kavanagh: blissful beaches, tragedy & recovery
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jack is a coach, speaker and formerly a practicing pharmacist - a career he did not expect to h...
Dawn O’Porter: luck, Pelotons & rule breaking teachers
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the release of her sixth novel So Lucky, Dawn O’Porter looks back at the surprising caree...
Andy Leek: notes to strangers, burning bridges & eggs
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The creator of #notestostrangers talks to Angela about how he came up with the art project that mill...
Amy Huberman: people pleasing, Finding Joy & saying no
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Irish actor and writer joins Angela for a chat about becoming a more positive person, learning t...
Jonny Benjamin: dating apps, music & 38 Neils
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When Jonny was diagnosed with bipolar and schizophrenia at the age of 18, he struggled to come to te...
Pandora Sykes: teachers, nannies & adult-free weekends
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hit podcaster and journalist Pandora Sykes has been through a bunch of changes in the past few years...
Stacey Dooley: mums, dancing & fishmongers
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Angela spends a time with the Strictly-winning documentary maker Stacey Dooley MBE to talk...
Aisling Bea: loneliness, friendship & dust busters
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, writer, actor Aisling Bea is in her element right now: with a hit Channel 4 sitcom, a Netf...
Cash Carraway: Succession, Suede & sex clubs
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Author Cash Carraway tells Angela about her remarkable year - and the even more remarkable life that...