White Wine Question Time

Strictly's Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec - Dancing for Ed Sheeran, playing hard to get and defeating the Strictly curse.

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Strictly's Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec talk to Kate about the early struggles of their long distance romance, defeating the Strictly curse a...

Martin Kemp (Part 2) - Band Aid, Hollywood dreams, battling brain cancer & soap stardom

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this second and final part of Kate's chat with Martin Kemp, he talks candidly about his care-free days in Spandau Ballet and their rivalry with Dur...

Martin Kemp (Part 1) - Childhood dreams, Spandau Ballet and falling in love

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of a special two-parter, chart legend, actor and now author, Martin Kemp talks through the early decades of his life from his poor beginn...

Lisa Snowdon – Mastering conversation, Life at 50 and Winning Masterchef

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

TV and radio presenter, podcast host and model Lisa Snowdon sits down with Kate in this special episode, brought to you in partnership with L’OR cof...

Fi Glover & Jane Garvey - Leaving the BBC and podcast 'Fortunately'; Oversharing; the fight for gender pay parity and their return to live radio.

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Award-winning broadcasters Fi Glover and Jane Garvey chat to Kate about leaving the BBC and their podcast 'Fortunately'; Oversharing to 30 million peo...

Author Giovanna Fletcher on childhood bullying; Amy Winehouse; sharing the stage with Kenneth Branagh and Tom Hiddleston

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Author and broadcaster Giovanna Fletcher talks to Kate Thornton about writing her way to success with her 12th book, her school days with Amy Winehous...

Designer Amanda Wakeley OBE - Dressing the Royals; Empowering women through clothes; Overcoming Adversity after the loss of her Business.

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

British Fashion Designer Amanda Wakeley OBE talks to Kate about her relationship with Diana, Princess of Wales; the joy of empowering women through cl...

Rob Brydon - CarFest; Meeting the Two Ronnies; On stage in Vegas

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Brydon opens his swiss army knife of impression and talks to Kate about working with Chris Evans at CarFest; duetting with Chris Martin; meeting t...

The Buckleys - YouTube Fame; Balancing Work & Marriage; Fearing The Strictly curse

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Buckleys -Inbetweeners star James Buckley & his wife Clair, give Kate an insight into their family life; balancing work & marriage; Their ...

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall - Life after River Cafe; Being a fussy eater; Gut Health

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

River Cottage's Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall talks to Kate about his early cooking influences and recipes; his career struggle after leaving River Cafe...

Dr Alex George - Love Island, OnlyFans, Mental Health and Living life to the fullest

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A&E Doctor, reality TV star and author Dr Alex George joins Kate to talk about being a mental health campaigner, OnlyFans, coping with the sudden ...

Joe Sugg - Internet Fame, His Next Chapter and Falling in Love on Strictly

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

YouTube mega-star turned Strictly finalist and author Joe Sugg joins Kate to chat through his new book Grow, the mad rush of internet fame that kickst...

Steps - 25 Years of Pop, Friendship & Celeb Stories

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All five members of 90s pop royalty Steps join Kate for a raucous late night chat, re-living their favourite moments from 25 years of performing.White...

Scott Mills - Leaving Radio 1, Showbiz Shocks and Lessons Learned

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Radio 1 legend Scott Mills chats to Kate as he leaves the station, reflecting on his journey across the audiowaves so far, his friendship with Chris S...

Danny Jones - McFly, MasterChef and Living the Dream

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

McFly's very own Danny Jones joins Kate to chat through his rocky road to rockstardom, embracing his love of food on Celebrity MasterChef, and his cra...

Amanda de Cadenet - Ultimate Conversations, Supporting Women and Hosting The Word at 15

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Podcaster, business-owner and true multi-hyphenate Amanda de Cadenet chats to Kate about creating her game-changing series The Conversation, supportin...

Emma Barnett - Woman's Hour, Kate Bush and the Art of the Interview

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the UK's most respected journalists and broadcasters, Emma Barnett joins Kate to chat about her journey to hosting Woman's Hour, her love of la...

Duncan James & Antony Costa - Blue Reunion, Original Auditions and Greatest Hits

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00s boyband royalty Duncan James and Antony Costa from Blue chat to Kate about how it feels to be back on stage in 2022, their greatest hits and misse...

Jason Gardiner - Dancing On Ice, Permaculture and New Beginnings

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Choreographer and talent show judge Jason Gardiner chats to Kate about his very public exit from Dancing On Ice in 2019, and how the pandemic lead to ...

The Hairy Bikers - Favourite Meals, Intimate Moments and Round the World Adventures

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Two of the UK's favourite cooks, The Hairy Bikers chat to Kate about their most intimate moments with each other, their globe-trotting adventures and ...

Kelsey Parker - Tom's Legacy, Their Cancer Battle, and Glioblastoma Awareness

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Wanted star Tom Parker's widow Kelsey Parker joins Kate to discuss her husband's legacy, their cancer battle, dealing with his passing and spreadi...

BONUS: Brian Dowling on Pride for the Acast Audio Pride Parade

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A very special bonus chat with this week's guest, Big Brother legend and TV favourite Brian Dowling, to mark the end of Pride month as part of Acast's...

Brian Dowling - Same-Sex Surrogacy, Big Brother Legends and Coming Out

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big Brother's ultimate housemate and much-loved host Brian Dowling chats with Kate about his first brush with fame, being openly gay on TV in the 00s,...

Best of 2022 (so far)

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we hit the half way point for 2022, Kate looks back at some of the best guest moments of the year so far - from Richard & Judy's bonkers George...

Louis Walsh - X Factor, Boy Bands and 90s Pop Memories

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pop music manager and talent show legend Louis Walsh chats to old friend Kate about putting together Westlife and Boyzone, the incredible time he had ...

Adam Woodyatt - CarFest, Being Ian Beale, and Living Nomadically

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Soap royalty Adam Woodyatt joins Kate to chat all things CarFest, separating himself from the character of Ian Beale after several decades on Eastende...

Emma Barton - Eastenders, Big Breaks and Industry Nightmares

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eastenders legend Emma Barton talks to Kate about her first day on set as Honey Mitchell, her long lasting friendship with Hannah Waddingham, and the ...

Hanson - 90s Success, Meeting Heroes and Taking Risks

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

90s pop legends and brothers Hanson talk to Kate about finding success at such a young age, meeting their music heroes and keeping things steady throu...

Jess Phillips MP - Quiz Shows, Married Life and the Art of Politics

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Labour MP and bestselling author Jess Phillips chats to Kate about her life in politics so far, her relationship with her very plain-speaking husband,...

Rachel Parris - Advice from Strangers, Getting into Comedy and First-Time Parenting

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

BAFTA-nominated presenter and comedian Rachel Parris chats to Kate about her difficult road to motherhood, collecting weird and wonderful advice from ...

Shelagh Fogarty - Hillsborough, LBC and Family Lessons

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate chats with LBC favourite Shelagh Fogarty about her journey through journalism, caring for her mother, broadcasting opposite Nicky Campbell, and f...

Laura Tobin - Climate Change, Being Competitive and Giving Birth Prematurely

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate chats with GMB's resident weather expert and climate scientist Laura Tobin about her new book Everyday Ways to Save Our Planet, touching on livin...

Kate Lawler - Being A New Mum, Winning Big Brother and Leaving the DJ Life Behind

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate chats to radio favourite and bestselling author Kate Lawler about her journey to motherhood, from reality TV star to party-mad DJ, as well as ref...

Richard & Judy (Part 2) - Enjoying Life Off-Screen and Their Friendship with George Michael

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the second and final part of Kate's extended chat with broadcasting legends Richard & Judy, the pair talk about building a meaningful life outs...

Richard & Judy (Part 1) - Family Life, Newsroom Secrets and How They First Met

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of a two part spectacular, Kate chats to UK TV royalty Richard & Judy about rising up through the ranks as broadcasters and journalis...

Zara McDermott - Overcoming Stereotypes, Hosting Love in the Flesh and Renovating Her First Home

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate chats to reality TV star turned host Zara McDermott about all things Love in the Flesh, her ambitions to tackle more hard-hitting subjects in her...

Carol McGiffin - Age Gaps, Cancel Culture and Surviving Breast Cancer

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate sits down with great friend and Loose Women regular Carol McGiffin, chatting her new life in the south of France with her younger husband Mark, h...

Simon Mayo - 36 Years of Radio, His Most Challenging Broadcasts, and Becoming a Novelist

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a real love letter to radio, Kate chats to broadcasting legend Simon Mayo about his four decades on the airwaves, including his big audition for BB...

Ella Henderson - Teenage Success, Lockdown Romance and Living With Anxiety

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate chats to chart-topping singer-songwriter Ella Henderson about returning to music with her new album following her struggles with anxiety, her X F...

Nicki Chapman

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate chats to 90s music mogul turned TV presenter Nicki Chapman about managing the Spice Girls, how the music industry's changed, and what she loves m...

Fern Britton

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate chats to author and broadcasting legend Fern Britton about growing up around family secrets, her struggles with IVF, and her journey from award-w...

Kelvin Fletcher & Liz Marsland

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate chats to actors and farming power couple Kelvin Fletcher and Liz Marsland about their unusual journey to becoming farmers, and what they've come ...

Kate Bottley

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate chats to broadcaster and reverend Kate Bottley about being stopped in the street to chat about religion, talking openly about death at home, and ...

Tom Kerridge

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate chats to top chef and renowned publican Tom Kerridge about the most nostalgic foods from his childhood, how important pubs are for local communit...

Sally Lindsay

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate chats to trailblazing actor, producer and writer Sally Lindsay about being the Reese Witherspoon of the North, her marriage to drummer Steve Whit...

Christopher Biggins

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate chats to industry legend Christopher Biggins about his experiences with drugs for ITV's Gone to Pot, the hilarious moment his friend Liza Minnell...

Zoe Hardman

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate chats to Heart Radio DJ and Made by Mammas podcast host Zoe Hardman about the power of audio in the wake of the pandemic, and the surpising reali...

Jordan North

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Radio 1's Jordan North joins Kate today to discuss his early days kipping on the Live Lounge sofa, how he ended up on I'm A Celeb, and how being sick ...

Best of 2021

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Thornton relives the past year at White Wine Question Time, from Gary Barlow FaceTiming Elton John in lockdown, to Hannah Waddingham and Ellie Ta...

Aled Jones

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this festive addition of White Wine Question Time, Aled Jones joins Kate to discuss his rise to fame as a 12 year old boy soprano, his surreal expe...

Michael Ball & Alfie Boe

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is the world's ultimate musical duo, Alfie Boe and Michael Ball. They reveal recall how their agents tried to stop them from au...

Charlene White

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is journalist, newsreader and TV personality, Charlene White, who speaks about the life-changing moment in which she made histo...

BONUS: Will Mellor and Ralf Little in partnership with Klarna

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week it's a very special bonus episode of White Wine Question Time, brought to you in collaboration with Klarna to promote the launch of their ne...

Gary Barlow

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is Take That lead singer, Gary Barlow. He chats to Kate about "styling it out" while planning the Queen's 90th birthday party, ...

LIVE: The cast of Dun Breedin - Julie Graham, Angela Griffin, Denise Welch, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Alison Newman and Tamzin Outhwaite

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week for this hilarious LIVE show are Julie Graham, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Denise Welch, Alison Newman, Angela Griffin and Tamzin Outhwa...

Alan Cumming

12 Nov 2021

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Joining Kate this week is social justice activist and star of the stage and screen, Alan Cumming. He chats about letting go of abusive relationships, ...

Ulrika Jonsson

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is former Gladiators and Shooting Stars presenter, Ulrika Jonsson. She chats about overcoming her experience of rape and an abu...

James Morrison

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is acoustic singer/songwriter James Morrison. He chats about how his music allowed him to lift his family out of poverty, to ex...

Jamie Laing

21 Oct 2021

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Joining Kate this week is podcaster and Candy Kittens creator Jamie Laing. He chats about being embarrassingly posh on Made in Chelsea, causing a medi...

Sally Carman & Sally Ann Matthews

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate celebrates ITV's Super Soap Week with Corrie stars Sally Carman and Sally Ann Matthews. They reveal the reality of shooting the chilling, upcomin...

BONUS: Adrienne Herbert in partnership with H&M

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week it's a very special bonus episode of White Wine Question Time, brought to you in partnership with H&M to promote the launch of their aut...

Gaby Roslin

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is TV and radio presenter, Gaby Roslin. She chats about the excitement of working on The Big Breakfast with Chris Evans, her fr...

LIVE Craig Revel Horwood

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is award-winning ballroom choreographer and West End star, Craig Revel Horwood. He chats to Kate about going from playing "Mr N...

Ellie Taylor

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is comedian and actress, Ellie Taylor. She chats to Kate about being reposted by Madonna, playing Sassy in the Emmy award-winni...

Pete Wicks

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is TOWIE bad boy, Pete Wicks. He chats to Kate about his lack of success with women, his bromance with Sam Thompson, and how he...

Simon Rimmer

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is restauranteur and TV chef, Simon Rimmer. He chats to Kate about whether he really invented pulled pork on Sunday Brunch, wha...

Kacey Ainsworth

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is actress Kacey Ainsworth. She chats to Kate about being in "the Spice Girls of Albert Square" as Little Mo Slater on EastEnde...

Hannah Waddingham

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is the phenomenal actress and singer, Hannah Waddingham. She chats to Kate about how her daughter's illness led her to starring...

Special: Biggest Revelations of 2021

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Thornton relives White Wine Question Time's most jaw-dropping revelations told during lockdown, from the Minogue sisters pranking their parents, ...

Special: Best Laughs of 2021

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Thornton relives White Wine Question Time's most hilarious stories told during lockdown. From the tragic tale of Will Mellor's bengal cat, to Ver...

Grace Dent

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is restaurant critic and MasterChef guest judge, Grace Dent. She chats to Kate about her new book, 'Hungry', being a goth, drin...

Bonus Ep: Kate Bryan

04 Aug 2021

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Joining Kate in this special bonus episode is art TV presenter and curator, Kate Bryan. She chats about her work promoting greater diversity in art, c...

Anita Rani

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is Woman's Hour presenter, Anita Rani. She chats about her new book, 'The Right Sort of Girl', and opens up about her experienc...

E L James

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is best-selling author of the Fifty Shades series, E L James. In her first ever podcast interview, she chats about her new nove...

Imelda May

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is Irish songwriter and musician, Imelda May. She chats about her new album, 11 Past The Hour, and shares stories from her hard...

Dame Arlene Phillips

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is choreography powerhouse, Dame Arlene Phillips. She chats about being honoured by the Queen, campaigning with Andrew Lloyd We...

Lorraine Kelly & Rosie Smith

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is daytime TV megastar Lorraine Kelly and her daughter Rosie Smith. They chat to Kate about working together as co-creators of ...

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is pop singer/songwriter and model, Sophie Ellis-Bextor. She chats about "breaking the rules" in the music scene, managing the ...

Denise Lewis OBE

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is broadcaster and former Gold Medal winning heptathlete, Denise Lewis OBE. She chats to Kate about sports bras, having a baby ...

Jack Savoretti

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is singer-songwriter, Jack Savoretti. He chats about escaping eels, headlining Wembley, and finding love, as well as revealing ...

Kate Silverton

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is BBC news presenter and writer, Kate Silverton. She chats about training to be a child therapist while writing her new book, ...

Sharleen Spiteri

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is Texas lead singer, Sharleen Spiteri. She chats to Kate about making the new album 'Hi' while coping with the grief of losing...

SU2C Special Bonus Ep: Deborah James and Lauren Mahon

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week for a special bonus episode are hosts of BBC Radio 5's 'You, Me & The Big C', Lauren Mahon and Deborah James. They catch up...

SU2C Special: Shaun Ryder

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is the Madchester singer/songwriter and lead signer for Happy Mondays and Black Grape, Shaun Ryder. He talks about the ‘eurek...

Craig Charles

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is comedy and DJ legend, Craig Charles. He chats about his upcoming funk and soul celebration of the 50th anniversary of Marvin...

Delta Goodrem

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is Australian superstar Delta Goodrem! She spoke all about her battle with cancer at the age of 18, her friendship with Elton J...

Susannah Constantine

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is TV fashion guru Susannah Constantine! In this moving conversation Susannah opened up about her battle with alcohol, her moth...

Charlie Brooks

22 Apr 2021

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Joining Kate this week is Eastenders star and queen of the jungle Charlie Brooks! She talks all about her brand new business 'I Am Pro' as well as her...

Vernon Kay

15 Apr 2021

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Joining Kate this week is Radio & TV powerhouse and Im a Celeb star Vernon Kay! He talks to Kate about how modelling kick started his broadcasting...

Jenny Eclair

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kate this week is comedian and author Jenny Eclair. She is back with a brand new book called Older and Wider: A survivors guide to the menopau...

Will Mellor

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kate this week for a chat with actor Will Mellor, the latest addition to Coronation Street! The now Corrie star chats all about landing a role hi...

Alastair & Grace Campbell

26 Mar 2021

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Joining Kate this week is Alastair Campbell and his daughter Grace! The pair currently have their own podcast called Football, Feminism and everything...

Fran Healy & Andy Dunlop from Travis

19 Mar 2021

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Joining Kate this week are two members of the band Travis - Lead singer Fran Healy and lead Guitarist Andy Dunlop are in for a highly engaging chat ab...

Una Healy

12 Mar 2021

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This week star of hit girl band The Saturdays, Una Healy is chatting to Kate! Una speaks out all about her new start over in Ireland as a single mothe...

Dannii Minogue

05 Mar 2021

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Joining Kate this week is Australian superstar Dannii Minogue! She is back with a highly anticipated Fashion and Jewellery range for petite women is a...

Denise van Outen & Eddie Boxshall

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Returning to the show this week is Denise Van Outen and Eddie Boxshall. Last time they were here they discussed the possibility of relationship counse...

Marcus Wareing

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kate is joined by judge of Masterchef: The Professionals and Michelin star chef; Marcus Wareing! He chatted to Kate ahead of his charity ini...

Tom Read Wilson

12 Feb 2021

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Joining Kate this week is the articulate, flamboyant receptionist of E4's Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion; Tom Read Wilson. He is a man who keeps us ent...

Tracy-Ann Oberman

05 Feb 2021

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Joining Kate this week is radio, theatre and television actress & star of It's A Sin; Tracy-Ann Oberman. Best known for her work in TV shows such ...

Shobna Gulati

29 Jan 2021

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Joining Kate this week is actress and presenter Shobna Gulati. The star of Dinnerladies has written a new book; Remember Me? Discovering My Mother as ...