The Chris Evans Show with The National Lottery

Super chef Belles Berry and menopause expert Mariella Frostrup turn the pages of their new cookbook Menolicious which is out now.Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every weekday morning from 0630am on Virgin Radio, just ask your smart speaker to "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2025

Journalist Dermot Murnaghan tells us about the new fundraising and cancer awareness cycling initiative ‘Tour de 4’ on Sunday 7th September. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every weekday morning from 0630am on Virgin Radio, just ask your smart speaker to "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery live from the Women's Rugby World Cup hotel in Daventry, Northamptonshire getting us excited ahead of Saturday's game against Samoa! Chris and the gang were joined by: The Red Roses' Senior Performance Nutritionist, Aimee O'Keefe and Head Chef for England Rugby, Tom Kirby. Rugby Football Union's Director of the Women's Game, Alex Teasdale and Red Roses' Head of Women's Performance, Charlie Hayter. And some of the amazing players including: Abbie Ward, Amy Cokayne and Sarah Bern! Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every weekday morning from 0630am on Virgin Radio, just ask your smart speaker to "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

Today on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery, Chris and the team were live from Carfest with guests including: Mark WoganVassos AlexanderRob BrydonChris McCauslandDr Rangan ChatterjeeThe Happy PearKirsty GallagherLawrence Van LingenAJ & Curtis Pritchard Follow us on our socials @VirginRadioUK for all the behind the scenes action from Carfest 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2025

Former Red Roses Rugby player, Maggie Alphonsi MBE hypes us up ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup which kicks off tomorrow at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light, with England v USA!Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every weekday morning from 0630am on Virgin Radio, just ask your smart speaker to "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2025

Britpop Rocker Legend, Richard Ashcroft tells us what it’s like to tour with Oasis and share the same stage as Cast! Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every weekday morning from 0630am on Virgin Radio, just ask your smart speaker to "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2025

On this special episode, Chris is joined by Clare Scheckter, the owner of Laverstoke Park Farm and Stuart Pringle, the Chief Executive Officer of Silverstone to give us some very exciting Carfest news. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every weekday morning from 0630am on Virgin Radio, just ask your smart speaker to "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 August 2025

HAPPY FRIDAY! Today on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery: Tom Grennan chats about his new album, Everywhere I Went, Led Me to Where I Didn't Want to Be, on the day of its release. Charlie Baker gives us the lowdown on his brand new show, Game On with Charlie Baker, at 2pm every Saturday and Sunday here on Virgin Radio! Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every weekday morning from 0630am on Virgin Radio, just ask your smart speaker to "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2025

The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery is back from it's Summer holidays! Today on the show: Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman gave us the lowdown on their latest Long Way series, Long Way Home available to watch now on Apple TV+. They also filled us in on their upcoming live event, Long Way Chat, at Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham on Saturday 30th August. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every weekday morning from 0630am on Virgin Radio, just ask your smart speaker to "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2025

Today's guest encore... Celia Imrie!  Chris had interviewers' regret following his chat with the award-winning actress the day before, so got her back on the show and put forward his burning questions. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every weekday morning from 0630am on Virgin Radio, just ask your smart speaker to "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2025

The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery is BACK! Today on the show:Celia Imrie flicked through her latest book, Meet Me At Rainbow Corner, which is out now in paperback. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every weekday morning from 0630am on Virgin Radio, just ask your smart speaker to "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025

Need some holiday listening?! Here's your chance to listen back to some of the great guests that have joined The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery. Back in November 2024, the amazing Alison Hammond has us chuckling with news of her debut novel, Bombshell. And Bono Zoomed in to tell us all about his film Bono: Stories of Surrender, out on Apple TV+. Chris and the Class Behind The Glass are back on Monday morning from 6.30am, listen on your smart speaker just say "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2025

Need some holiday listening?! Here's your chance to listen back to some of the great guests that have joined The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery. In May, the super Simon Pegg spilled the beans on the latest Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, out now. And actress Julia Garner lifted the lid on starring in The Fantastic Four: First Steps back in July. Chris and the Class Behind The Glass are back on Monday morning from 6.30am, listen on your smart speaker just say "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

Need some holiday listening this Summer?! Here's your chance to listen back to some of the great guests that have joined The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery. Actual Hollywood superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger joined us in 2023 to share his rules for life from his book: Be Useful: Seven Tools For Life. And Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson popped by in May spilling the beans on starring in Here We Are, on now at The National Theatre. Chris and the Class Behind The Glass are back on Monday morning from 6.30am, listen on your smart speaker just say "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2025

Need some holiday listening?! Here's your chance to listen back to some of the great guests that have joined The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery. Queen of comedy Julia Louis-Dreyfus popped in in April spilling the beans on starring in Marvel’s newest offering, Thunderbolts And Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks joined us in December 2023 to tell us all about The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks at London’s Lightroom. Chris and the Class Behind The Glass are back on Monday morning from 6.30am, listen on your smart speaker just say "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025

Musician and actor Jim Sturgess chats to Chris about the new BBC iPlayer drama series, Mix Tape, which is out now. Psychic to the stars, Laura Day, pops by to tell us about her new book ‘The Prism’ and talk about her intuit work with Hollywood stars.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2025

Adventurer Danny Bent reveals the mental benefits of having an adventure, ahead of his run across Iceland with Vassos. He also gave his top tips to happiness after being named as one of the top 100 happiest people in the UK.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

Fitness guru Joe Wicks chats to us about his brand new series called ‘Activate.’ A free series of 5 minute videos aimed at helping children to work out and stay active. Australian listener Tony speaks to Chris from Charleville, a small town in the outback, about life there and the charity work he does to help men struggling with their mental health.Author Kirsty Gallagher talks about how Mercury being in Retrograde might affect us throughout the week.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2025

Today on All Guests Tuesday; Author and CEO of Homeserve Richard Harpin turns the pages of his new book ‘How To Make A Billion In 9 Step: Simple Lessons for Making Extraordinary Wealth.'Angus Collins speaks to us from St Agnes as he attempts to be the first person to row non-stop, solo and unsupported around Great Britain whilst raising money for the men’s mental health charity, James’ Place.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2025

Rockers Reef play live at the Top of the Tower, ahead of their Replenish 30th Anniversary Tour, which kicks off in Nottingham in October.Actress Julia Garner lifts the lid on starring in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, out Friday 25th July.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

Journalist Benjamin Hall chats to us about his book, Resolute: How We Humans Keep Finding Ways to Beat the Toughest Odds, out now.As part of Big Football Day, powered by The National Lottery, teenage Chelsea player Cadi Rodgers told us about living the dream.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

Best-selling author Gabby Bernstein tells us all about her latest book, Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life, out now.Dermatologist Dr Beibei Du-Harpur shares her sun safe tips ahead of another heatwave.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

Dexy's Midnight Runner’s Kevin Rowland flips through his new memoir, Bless Me Father, which hits shelves this Thursday.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025

Delicious duo The Happy Pear aka David & Stephen Flynn get our mouths walking in the midst of National Picnic Month.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2025

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer chatted to us about his first year in office and took part in Kids Prime Minister's Questions.McClaren Racing CEO Zak Brown revs us up for the British Grand Prix this Sunday and gave us all the gossip behind F1 Drive to Survive.Will and Grace star Sean Hayes pops by for a chat, before his Tony award-winning play, Good Night, Oscar, opens at the Barbican Centre in London on Thursday 31st July.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer chatted to us about his first year in office and took part in Kids Prime Minister's Questions.McClaren Racing CEO Zak Brown revs us up for the British Grand Prix this Sunday and gave us all the gossip behind F1 Drive to Survive.Will and Grace star Sean Hayes pops by for a chat, before his Tony award-winning play, Good Night, Oscar, opens at the Barbican Centre in London on Thursday 31st July.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

Today on All Guests Tuesday:Judy Murray serves up her latest book, Game, Set & Murder, out on Thursday.Simon Finch, The trumpeter for the Barmy Army creates the atmosphere ahead of a busy Summer of Cricket.Youtuber James Bolding, A.K.A BoldFinds gives us some top tips on how to sell your unwanted items on eBay.And Chief Football Correspondent for The Sunday Times Jonathan Northcroft gets into Footballer's transfer values.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

Dan Gillespie Sells from The Feeling plays live at the Top of the Tower, ahead of their 2026 UK & Ireland tour celebrating 20 years of their debut album, Twelve Stops & Home.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

Awesome Greg Wise tells us all about starring in series 2 of historical drama The Buccaneers, with new episodes releasing every Wednesday on Apple TV+.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

Janet Street Porter brought word of her upcoming tour, Janet Street Porter is Off the Leash, which begins in September.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

Eric Idle brings us news of his new tour, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live!, which begins in September.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

Today on the show we had our first ever, All Guests Tuesday with guests including:Dr Neeltje Boogert sharing advice on how to prevent Seagulls stealing your sandwiches.Chief Rock and Pop Critic for The Times, Will Hodgkinson telling us about his second time he hung out with Bruce SpringsteenSuper surfer Andrew Cotton sharing details on the new third series of 100-Foot Wave, which is available to watch now on Sky and Now TV.And back by popular demand, Dr Tim Cockerill Our ‘Moth Exterminator Guy’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

Former Lionness Jill Scott tells us all about Big Football Day taking place across the UK in July powered by The National Lottery.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

Space man Tim Peake swings by ahead of his UK tour, ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space Tour, which begins in September.Pride Cymru Vice Chair, Dan Walsh gives us the lowdown on what to expect from this weekends festival.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2025

Chef José Pizarro flips through his new book, The Spanish Pantry, which is out tomorrow.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

Director Danny Boyle spills the beans on his latest offering, 28 Years Later, which hits cinemas this Friday 20th June.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025

Billy Idol chats about his latest album, Dream Into It, in the midst of his tour, It’s A Nice Day To… Tour Again!Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

Jeremy Renner details the harrowing story of his 2023 snowplow accident in My Next Breath, his brand new memoir which is out now.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

English cricketers Ollie Pope and Lauren Bell chat about this summer’s England v India international series.Domhnall Gleeson spills the beans on starring in new thriller film, Echo Valley which is out this Friday on Apple TV+Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

Global podcasting and writing sensation Mel Robbins chatted to us about her book, The Let Them Theory, out now!Our moon maestro Kirsty Gallagher flipped through her new book, Your Cosmic Purpose, which is out now!Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

The brilliant Paul Hollywood spills the beans on his latest showstopping book, Celebrate: Joyful Baking All Year Round, out now!Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

Communication expert Jefferson Fisher chats to us about his new book The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More which is out now!Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

The marvellous Matthew Goode spilled the beans on his new Netflix crime drama, Department Q, which is out now.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

Best-selling author Reverend Richard Coles tells us all about his new murder mystery novel, A Death On Location, which is out tomorrow!Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery is back!Today on the show, the legendary Richard Ashcroft chats to us about his new single ‘Lover’ and supporting Oasis this Summer!Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

Actual Bono tells all about his film Bono: Stories of Surrender, out on Apple TV+ next Friday, 30th May.Today's superstar guest, Jasper Johnson and the amazing people at Make A Wish join the show.The unstoppable Leodhais Macpherson takes a breather in the midst of running a marathon every day for 128 days.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

Martial arts movie stars Ralph Macchio and Ben Wang wax on about their new film, Karate Kid: Legends, out Friday 30th May.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

The multi-talented Louise graced the Stool of Rock ahead of the release of her new album Confessions, out Thursday 22nd May.Oscar winning actor Benicio del Toro spills the beans on starring in Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme, which hits cinemas Thursday 22nd May.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

The brilliant, bestselling David Walliams make us chuckle with his latest book The World’s Worst Superheroes, out Thursday.And Tequila Tilly and Fantastic Mr Felix chat to the hilarious Hannah Waddingham about Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, out tomorrow.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

Sunday Times bestseller Davinia Taylor flips through her latest book Futureproof, which hits shelves on Thursday.Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025