Walking The Dog with Emily Dean

Emily and Raymond are in the beautiful town of Retford with Reverend Kate Bottley and her absolutely adorable puppy Tony!  Kate tells us all about the experience of being on Gogglebox - the unexpected costs involved in being a part of the show and why she eventually made the decision to leave. While we walked through the beautiful graveyard in Retford, Kate told us about how she feels about funerals - and what the emotional parts of being a reverend have taught her about life.  And of course - we had to ask Kate if she thinks dogs get to heaven….  Follow @revkatebottley on Instagram  You can buy your copy of Kate’s book Have A Little Faith: Life lessons on love, death and how lasagne always helps - here! You can listen to Kate on Good Morning Sunday - on BBC Radio 2 every Sunday from 6am!  Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

We’ve taken Raymond on a trip to Nottinghamshire to the beautiful town of Retford to meet the fabulous Reverend Kate Bottley! Kate is a Church of England vicar - as well as being a journalist, broadcast and TV star.  The Bottleys are big dog lovers - they’ve had a succession of rescue greyhounds, but they’ve recently adopted a wonderful puppy called Tony (who has a very fitting namesake…) Kate tells us all about the unexpected joy of adopting a ‘dog dog’ and how he’s been settling into his new life.  Kate told us all about how she grew up in a non-religious family - and then how a teenage crush led to her discovering religion… She also tells us about being a show off, why she loves graveyards and why she’ll always pick up a ‘karma poo’.  Follow @revkatebottley on Instagram  You can buy your copy of Kate’s book Have A Little Faith: Life lessons on love, death and how lasagne always helps - here! You can listen to Kate on Good Morning Sunday - on BBC Radio 2 every Sunday from 6am!  Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

The rain has eased off - and we’re in Regent’s Park with the fabulous Naga Munchetty! Naga us about show she experienced excruciating periods from the age of 15 - and how that led her to writing her new book It’s Probably Nothing - where she draws on her own experience of being dismissed, undiagnosed and misdiagnosed to explores the devastating outcome of decades of ingrained medical misogyny.  We also find out how Naga deals with criticism, behaviour she won’t stand for on the train - and the *very* usual thing she does between courses at dinner… It’s Probably Nothing: Critical Conversations on the Women's Health Crisis and What We Can Do About It is out now. You can buy your copy here! Follow @tvnaga on Instagram  Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

Join Emily and Raymond on a rainy day in London’s Regent’s Park - with the legendary BBC Breakfast and BBC 5 Live broadcaster Naga Munchetty.  Naga revealed to us that, although she is the proud owner of two cats, she is in fact a dog person… although, Raymond’s not quite her size…  We found out all about Naga’s childhood in South London as the daughter of two nurses. She tells us how it felt to straddle two cultures as a child, why she won’t apologise for her intelligence and the importance of BBC Breakfast.  In Naga’s new book It’s Probably Nothing she draws on her own experience of being dismissed, undiagnosed and misdiagnosed to explores the devastating outcome of decades of ingrained medical misogyny.  It’s Probably Nothing: Critical Conversations on the Women's Health Crisis and What We Can Do About It is out now. You can buy your copy here! Follow @tvnaga on Instagram  Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

Join Emily and Raymond for the second half our walk with the brilliant comedian (and one of our favourite people on the planet) Suzi Ruffell! We chatted to Suzi about how anxiety goes hand in hand with stand up comedy, her brilliant mum and dad and learning to love the Pet Shop Boys.  Suzi’s new book Am I Having Fun Now is a candid, funny and moving memoir. Suzi covers everything from masking anxiety with musical theatre, developing an obsession with Titanic, and struggling to find her groove at school, on stage, and in her love life, to (eventually) coming out, falling in love, and becoming a parent, Suzi lays her life bare with signature wit and style. You can order your copy here! Follow @suziruffellcomedy on Instagram  Suzi is on tour from June 2025 across the UK - you can find dates and purchase tickets at https://suziruffell.com/  If you'd like to hear more from Suzi you can listen to her first appearance on Walking The Dog from March 2020 and her second appearance from January 2024. Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

This week - Ray’s been on a trip to his favourite place - Brighton Beach - to visit one of our favourite people… the comedian Suzi Ruffell!  Suzi and Ray get on famously and Suzi’s part of the very exclusive club of people who have appeared on this podcast three times - you can hear her first appearance from March 2020 and her second appearance from January 2024. Despite three appearances on the podcast - Suzi STILL hasn’t got a dog… but we think she may nearly be ready to join the dog ownership club!! We had a huge catch up to find out all about Suzi’s new book Am I Having Fun Now? The book is a candid, funny and often moving memoir. Suzi covers everything from masking anxiety with musical theatre, developing an obsession with Titanic, and struggling to find her groove at school, on stage, and in her love life, to (eventually) coming out, falling in love, and becoming a parent, Suzi lays her life bare with signature wit and style. You can order your copy here! Follow @suziruffellcomedy on Instagram  Suzi is on tour from June 2025 across the UK - you can find dates and purchase tickets at https://suziruffell.com/  Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

We’re in Epping Forest with the legendary England cricket player, Tammy Beaumont (aka Little Mitts) - and her black Labrador, Indy! In this part of our chat, we discuss some of the barriers faced by young women getting into sport - and what is being done to overcome them. Tammy tells us about some of the incredible places cricket has taken her - including getting her MBE after helping England win the Cricket World Cup in 2017.  We have so much brilliant cricket ahead of us - including the India series this summer and the Women’s World Cup next year - so it’s the perfect time to get obsessed with cricket, which thanks to Tammy - we absolutely are!  If you want to catch Tammy in action this summer you can get tickets to see her play here - or you can watch all the action on Sky Sports!IT20 & ODI India SeriesThe Hundred Follow @tammybeau on Instagram  Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

Today we’re in beautiful Epping Forest with the internationally recognised, record-breaking cricketer Tammy Beaumont! Tammy currently plays for England and she was part of the winning 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup team - she was named the player of the tournament and was awarded an MBE for services to cricket! We were joined by Tammy’s beautiful black Labrador Indy, who was named after Indiana Jones… and absolutely lives up to his namesake!  Tammy tells us all about coming from a cricket-loving family, what it was like to be the only girl on the team and how she’s driven by the desire to prove everyone wrong.  It’s an incredibly exciting time for women’s cricket - and Tammy tells us all about how cricket is becoming more inclusive and what that means for women in sport and beyond. If you want to catch Tammy in action this summer you can get tickets to see her play here - or you can watch all the action on Sky Sports!IT20 & ODI India SeriesThe Hundred Follow @tammybeau on Instagram  Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

We’re in beautiful Regent’s Park with the brilliant comedian, writer and broadcaster Glenn Moore!  Glenn tells us about what it was like working on LBC with Katie Hopkins and Nigel Farage, what happens when you make a mistake when you're reading the news and his approach to magic realism within his comedy.  Glenn is known for his brilliantly titled tour shows - and his new show “Please Sir, Glenn I Have Some Moore?” is no exception. The show debuts in Edinburgh for the full month this August and tours the UK from Autumn 2025 to early 2026. For full dates and to purchase tickets - head to glennmoorecomedy.com This episode was recorded in early May 2025 Follow @glennrogermoore on Instagram Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

Join Emily and Raymond for a stroll in London’s Regent’s Park with Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show Nominee, writer, broadcaster and stand-up Glenn Moore.  Glenn is well known for his appearances on TV shows such as Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - as well as being heard daily as one quarter of The Dave Berry Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio.  Glenn claims to be very good with dogs - but he has no evidence to prove it. He told us all about his parents’ Welsh Terriers - one of which has a rather creepy memorial in their garden…  We find out all about the missed opportunity that changed Glenn’s life, the way he has juggled his dual passions of comedy and newsreading throughout his career, and the rather brilliant comedy training he unwittingly received at school… Follow @glennrogermoore on Instagram Glenn’s new show Please Sir, Glenn I Have Some Moore? debuts in Edinburgh for the full month this August and tours the UK from Autumn 2025 to early 2026. For full dates and to purchase tickets - head to glennmoorecomedy.com Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

We’re back on Hampstead Heath with the brilliant actor, writer and comedian Tom Basden!  In this part of our chat, Tom tells us all about his new film - The Ballad of Wallis Island - which follows how old tensions resurface when former bandmates who were former lovers reunite for a private show at the island home of an eccentric millionaire. Tom tells us all about the surreal gig that helped to inspire him and long time collaborator Tim Key to write the film - and how Tim slid into Carey Mulligan’s inbox to ask her to be in the film.  Raymond also had a bit of an embarrassing moment - which Tom handled with absolute class! We also find out the most controversial way to cut a Schnauzer’s beard…  You can catch The Ballad Of Wallis Island in cinemas in the UK from 30th May Follow @tom.basden on Instagram Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

This week, Emily and Ray are taking a glorious morning stroll on Hampstead Heath with the actor, writer and comedian Tom Basden!  Tom grew up with a succession of Miniature Schnauzers - but he doesn’t currently have a dog… although his children are currently trying to convince him to get a Labrador… could a walk with Raymond be what brings him back to the dog side?  We found out how Tom went from what he describes as a “really normal” childhood to writing and starring in some of the nations favourite TV comedies, including Plebs and Afterlife. We also discuss Tom’s perspective of Tim Key’s ‘great lie’, how he feels about casting himself in shows he has written and his experience of working with Ricky Gervais.  Tom’s new film The Ballad Of Wallis Island follows the story of how old tensions resurface when former bandmates who were former lovers reunite for a private show at the island home of an eccentric millionaire. You can catch it in cinemas the UK from 30th May! Follow @tom.basden on Instagram Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

We’re back in Green Park with the wonderful Niall Harbison! In this part of our chat, Niall tells us how he went from feeding dogs on the side of the road, to eventually rehoming a rescue dog to Liam Gallagher!  Niall also tells us all about his special connection with Tina - a dog who was found on a chain, after having been used for breeding all her life. Niall’s new book Tina: The Dog Who Changed The World tells her inspiring story and the incredible legacy that she has left. You can get your copy here! Follow @niall.harbison on Instagram  Read more about Happy Doggo’s work to fix the world’s street dog problem at https://www.happydoggo.com/ Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

Today, Em and Ray are in London’s Green Park with a man who has become a global hero to dog lovers everywhere… it’s Niall Harbison!  Niall is a global sensation through his work with abandoned dogs in Thailand. After vowing to change his life after a severe alcohol addiction left him on the brink of death - Niall found his calling feeding, rescuing and sterilising dogs. Now with over 1.2 million Instagram followers - Niall has inspired people across the world to be kinder to dogs.  In this part of our chat, we discuss Niall’s childhood and the effect of seeing his mum as a victim of domestic abuse, what it was like working as a private chef for one of the founders of Microsoft and how reaching rock bottom helped him find his calling.  Follow @niall.harbison on Instagram  Niall’s book Tina: The Dog Who Changed The World is out now! You can get your copy here! Read more about Happy Doggo’s work to fix the world’s street dog problem at https://www.happydoggo.com/ Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

We’re back in Regent’s Park with Stuart Goldsmith!  Stuart tells us all about how his love of the Edinburgh Fringe, how he feels about vulnerability in comedy and how he deals with comparing himself with his peers.  We also discuss Stuart’s new obsession - using stand up comedy to talk about the climate. Stuart tells us why he’s chosen to tackle such a scary, complicated subject in his comedy - and why it might just be the best way to communicate a very crucial message.  Follow @stuartgoldsmithcomedy on Instagram You can read all about Stuart’s work and keep up to date with his upcoming live dates at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/  Watch Stuart’s recent appearance on Live At The Apollo here! You can listen to The Comedian’s Comedian on all podcast platforms!  Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

Today, we’re walking in glorious Regent’s Park with the wonderful comedian Stuart Goldsmith.  As well as having an incredibly successful and critically-acclaimed career as a stand-up, Stuart is pretty much the OG of podcasting - he started his podcast The Comedian’s Comedian in 2012. Today - we’re turning the interview tables on him! Stuart and his family are based in Bristol - and he doesn’t have a dog, and is - in fact - allergic to dogs! However, we’re pretty convinced that once Stuart’s kids take a look at Raymond they’re going to have to convince him to get one.  Stuart tells us about his rather fabulous career progression - from court jester to street performer to stand-up - Stuart really knows everything about comedy. In this chat, he shares some of what he’s learned from interviewing over 500 comedians on his podcast.  Follow @stuartgoldsmithcomedy on Instagram You can read all about Stuart’s work and keep up to date with his upcoming live dates at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/  Watch Stuart’s recent appearance on Live At The Apollo here! You can listen to The Comedian’s Comedian on all podcast platforms!  Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

We’re in Holland Park with the wonderful Kaye Adams!  We find out about Kaye’s first gig at Scottish Television - and why she thinks she was a terrible news reporter. And, of course, we discuss Kaye’s career as a Loose Women panellist, how she feels about stories written in the press about her co-stars and what role she plays on a typical Loose Women night out.  Kaye also tells us all about her brilliant podcast ‘How To Be 60’ - a podcast that encourages its listeners to live their best lives at 60 and beyond. Kaye tells us how the journey she has been on when it comes to her perception of age, and why she has chosen to embrace being 60. It’s a brilliant show - find it on your usual podcast platform!  Follow @kayeadamsofficial on Instagram  Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

Join us on a gorgeous spring day in Holland Park with the legendary broadcaster and Loose Women panellist Kaye Adams! Kaye’s dog Bea is at home in Glasgow - but we find out how much everyone in the Adams household absolutely adores her… sometimes to a somewhat inappropriate extent.  We find out all about Kaye’s upbringing in Scotland - as a show-off child with parents who ran a haulage business. We discuss how Kaye’s mother inspired her to seek a ‘better’ life and how she feels like the landscape has changed for women since her adolescence.  Kaye also tells us about the start of her extraordinary broadcasting career - which saw her interview then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at Number 10 when she was just 24 years old - and what it was like to be one of the first reporters on the scene at Lockerbie. Follow @kayeadamsofficial on Instagram  Kaye is the host of the podcast ‘How To Be 60’ - a podcast that encourages its listeners to live their best lives at 60 and beyond. She believes turning 60 isn’t about slowing down, it’s about shaking things up! Listen to the show now wherever you get your podcasts.  Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

We’re on Brighton Beach with Zippo the Jack Russell puppy - and his owner, the fabulous comedian Zoe Lyons.  In this part of our chat, we catch up with what Zoe has been up to since we last spoke - because she’s appeared on one of our favourite shows - SAS Who Dares Wins. Zoe tells us how dealing with her alopecia was one of her motivations for going on the show and what she made of her fellow contestant - Matt Hancock.  Zoe also tells us about her tour Werewolf - which is all about navigating the exhausting and baffling road to happiness. You can find tickets and dates here at https://zoelyons.co.uk Listen to Emily and Raymond’s first walk with Zoe from March 2021 here! Follow @zoelyonscomedy on Instagram  Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

Join Emily and Raymond on Brighton Beach with the brilliant comedian Zoe Lyons and her brand new puppy Zippo!  Zippo is a Jack Russell with the most extraordinary eyes you’ve ever seen. Head over to Emily’s Instagram to see his beauty for yourself… prepare to fall in love!  This is Zoe’s second time on the podcast - she appeared on the podcast during lockdown, during what we know understand to be a bit of a midlife crisis. We had a brilliant walk with her to catch up with how she’s doing now - and we find out how much light little Zippo has bought to her life.  Listen to Emily and Raymond’s first walk with Zoe from March 2021 here! Follow @zoelyonscomedy on Instagram  Zoe is currently on tour with her show Werewolf throughout April and May. You can find tickets and dates here at https://zoelyons.co.uk/  Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

We’re in Regent’s Park with the wonderful JB Gill! JB tells us about learning to deal with the fame that came with his success as part of JLS, his incredible and unexpected journey on Strictly Come Dancing and why he chose to become a turkey farmer! He also reveals some of the rather fabulous celebrities that buy his turkeys, and how he feels about being an iconic Christmas meme.  We also find out about his love story with his fabulous wife Chloe - and how he got her number in a rather surreptitious manner… Follow @jbgill on Instagram You can buy your copy of Ace and the Animal Heroes: The Wacky Weather Mystery here! Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

Join Emily and Raymond in London’s Regent’s Park with the performer, TV presenter and turkey farmer JB Gill! JB shot to fame as one quarter of the boyband JLS. They were runners up on The X Factor in 2008, and then went on to become one of the UK’s most-successful boybands. Their debut album went 4 x Platinum, they won two BRIT awards and five MOBO awards and achieved five number one singles.  But musician isn’t the only string to JB’s bow - he’s very much a polymath and there’s no end to his knowledge and curiosity about the world. JB tells us about his early years in Antigua, what happened when he moved to South London and how he discovered all his various talents… JB and his family have a Mastiff called Nala - she was at home on the farm this day as we met JB on a day that he was co-hosting The One Show… but we find out the story of how they adopted her, thanks to Paul O’Grady!  Follow @jbgill on Instagram You can buy your copy of Ace and the Animal Heroes: The Wacky Weather Mystery here! Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

We’re on a walk with Will Best and Sandwich the Tibetan Terrier!  Will tells us all about his early television career and how his life changed completely after he got the call to present Big Brother. He tells us what the show means to him and the pressure that comes with hosting it!  We find out how Will processes embarrassing moments, how it feels to be judged by the number of followers you have on social media and we discuss the dark secret that owners of fluffy long haired dogs never talk about…  You can watch the new series of Celebrity Big Brother from Sunday - Friday at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX! Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence - with production support from Dex Roy on this episode.Music: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

Join us in East London with the brilliant television presenter, Will Best! Will has a beautiful Tibetan Terrier called Sandwich. Sandwich and Ray had a very special connection due to their shared Tibetan roots - although, they had *very* different attitudes to how much actual walking it is appropriate to do in the park…  Will tells us all about his early life - how he nearly became the Milky Bar kid, what it was like working as a model in Abercrombie and Fitch, and a very strange and rather humiliating tradition at his school… and we also discuss how a desire for freedom led him to seek a career as a television presenter.  You can watch the new series of Celebrity Big Brother from Sunday - Friday at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX! Follow @iamwillbest on Instagram Find out more about Bloody Drinks here Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence - with production support from Dex Roy on this episode.Music: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

We’re in St James’s Park with the wonderful Nick Mohammed!  We discuss Nick’s incredible on-screen career - and how his life was changed after her appeared as Nate in the multi award-winning series Ted Lasso. Nick also reveals his favourite showbiz gossips and he tells us all about his gorgeous love story with his wife Becca.  Nick is on tour with his critically acclaimed alter-ego Mr. Swallow. Show Pony has been described by Mr. Swallow as “payback for everyone who didn’t come to the last tour” and will cover everything from not having his own sitcom to not having his own sitcom… and everything in between. As per - expect magic, music and a whole load of brand-new mistakes. You can get your tickets at https://www.nickmohammedlive.com/  Follow @nickmohammedy on Instagram Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence - with production support from Dex Roy on this episode. Music: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

We’re in St James’s Park with the brilliant comedian, actor and writer Nick Mohammed!  Nick plays Nate in Apple TV’s hit multi award-winning series Ted Lasso, for which he was nominated twice for Outstanding Supporting Actor at the Emmy Awards. His list of credits would be a whole podcast in itself, he’s appeared in everything from 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown to Stath Lets Flats. He was also one of the worst contestants in the history of Channel 4’s Taskmaster... Nick doesn’t have a dog, but he did bring a violin… and he told us about a special connection that he had with a dog that love to walk on her hind legs. We discuss the assumptions the media makes about Nick, how being different is a superpower and his absolutely fascinating academic career, which led him to getting a day job at Morgan Stanley before getting his first on-screen break.  Nick is on tour with his critically acclaimed alter-ego Mr. Swallow. Show Pony has been described by Mr. Swallow as “payback for everyone who didn’t come to the last tour” and will cover everything from not having his own sitcom to not having his own sitcom… and everything in between. As per - expect magic, music and a whole load of brand-new mistakes. You can get your tickets at https://www.nickmohammedlive.com/  Follow @nickmohammedy on Instagram Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence - with production support from Dex Roy on this episode.Music: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

We’re on a walk with the brilliant actress and producer Sally Lindsay and her gorgeous dog, Davey the Hungarian Puli!  We chat about Sally’s extraordinary experience on Coronation Street, where she was the youngest ever landlord of The Rovers Return. She tells us about her glamorous love story and how she feels about helping other women by extending the ladder.  Sally’s latest project - The Madame Blanc Mysteries is an absolute must watch. In this part of our chat, Sally discusses how important representation was for her int the production of the show, how they created the magic of the south of France and how she creates characters with integrity. You can stream the new series on 5 - and you can catch new episodes on Channel 5 at 9pm on Thursdays! Follow @sallylindsay73 on InstagramFollow @madameblancofficial on Instagram Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

This week, we’re in South East London with the brilliant actress and producer Sally Lindsay.  Now, it’s not often that this happens - but Sally’s dog Davey is giving Raymond a run for his money on the hairstyle front… she’s a Hungarian Puli with the most fantastic coat you’ve ever seen! Head to Em’s Instagram to see all her majesty for yourself... We absolutely adored our walk with Sally - we chatted about her fascinating childhood… she did everything from living in a nightclub to having a number one single. Sally has had an incredible acting career - from her early scene stealing appearance on the Royle family to going on to be the longest ever landlord of The Rovers Return.  She’s a woman of immense warmth and talent - and her latest project, The Madame Blanc Mysteries has returned for a fourth series. The much-loved crime drama created by and starring Sally will take us back to the wonderful world of Sainte Victoire, packed with unusual antiques and objéts d’art, murder, mystery, sunshine and laughter. You can stream the new series on 5 - and you can catch new episodes on Channel 5 at 9pm on Thursdays! Follow @sallylindsay73 on InstagramFollow @madameblancofficial on Instagram Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

We’re in Essex with wonderful Olivia Bowen - and Winnie, her absolutely adorable Frenchie! We find out whether Olivia feels like people underestimate her because she went on Love Island. She also opens up about her recent baby loss, and why she has chosen to speak publicly about vanishing twin syndrome.  Olivia welcomed us into her beautiful home - and she told us all about how she expresses her creativity through interior design. She explains why it was so important to build a career for her family beyond the typical reality star trajectory. You can see Olivia’s beautiful home on Instagram on @thebowenhome! Follow @oliviadbowen on Instagram  Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

Join us in Essex with the fabulous television personality Olivia Bowen and her Frenchie, Winnie!  Olivia first shot to fame on the second series of ITV’s Love Island - where she met her now husband Alex. She and Alex have a lovely little boy called Abel, and they are currently expecting another little girl!  Olivia very kindly welcomed us into her beautiful home - and then we headed out onto the rolling hills just beyond her gate. We spoke about the restorative power of horse riding, how she was a socially aware child who predicted her parents’ divorce, and how she went from selling pens and living in government-owned housing to gaining millions of followers after appearing on one of the country’s most popular reality shows.  Follow @oliviadbowen on Instagram  Follow @thebowenhome on Instagram Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

We’re in North London with our favourite showbiz couple - Katherine Ryan and Bobby Kootstra, with their dogs Manny and Cardi B.  We adore Katherine and Bobby here on Walking The Dog, and we were thrilled to take a walk with them to get to the heart of their relationship and their attitude towards family life. We find out if it’s possible to have TOO much self confidence, how Bobby was tricked into seeing a therapist and how attachment parenting has affected their relationship. Follow @kathbum on Instagram  Follow @bobby_k__ on Instagram At Home With Katherine Ryan can be streamed for free on U  You can listen to Katherine's podcast Telling Everybody Everything wherever you get your podcasts! Katherine is currently on her tour with her brilliant show Battleaxe. You can buy tickets here! You can listen to Emily and Ray’s first walk with Katherine from May 2017 here  You can listen to Emily and Ray’s second walk with Katherine from April 2025 here Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

Today, we’re going on a walk with showbiz’s most fabulous couple… it’s Katherine Ryan and Bobby K!  We’re pretty much obsessed with Katherine and Bobby’s love story… which started when they were at high school together in their hometown of Sarnia, Ontario. Twenty years later, they reconnected in a very rom-com style when Katherine was filming Who Do You Think You Are. We met Katherine and Bobby with their dogs Manny and Cardi B in North London - we discussed everything from the pressure boys feel when they experience the death of their fathers, how Katherine’s daughter Violet reacted to Bobby joining their family and the secret to their relationship success.  Follow @kathbum on Instagram  Follow @bobby_k__ on Instagram At Home With Katherine Ryan can be streamed for free on U  You can listen to Katherine's podcast Telling Everybody Everything wherever you get your podcasts! Katherine is currently on her tour with her brilliant show Battleaxe. You can buy tickets here! You can listen to Emily and Ray’s first walk with Katherine from May 2017 here  You can listen to Emily and Ray’s second walk with Katherine from April 2025 here Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

Join Emily and Raymond in Clissold Park with the New York Times bestselling author Coco Mellors!  Coco tells us her incredibly inspiring literary story, her experience of being taught at NYU by Martin Amis, and the hard work it took to publish her first novel, Cleopatra and Frankenstein.  Blue Sisters is the moving, funny, story of three sisters dealing with grief and addiction in the wake of the deal of their beloved fourth sister Nicky. Emily and Coco discuss sibling grief and the process of writing such an emotional topic. You can buy your copy of Blue Sisters here! The Sunday Times Bestseller Cleopatra and Frankenstein is an addictive, humorous, and poignant debut novel about the shock waves caused by a couple’s impulsive marriage. You can get your copy here!  Follow @cocomellors on Instagram Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

This week we’re joined by one of our most glamorous guests ever - it’s the fabulous author Coco Mellors… and she met us in Clissold Park straight off the plane from New York! Coco is the New York Times bestselling author of Cleopatra and Frankenstein and Blue Sisters. She grew up in London and moved to New York as a teenager, where she received her MFA in fiction from New York University.  Coco tells us about her childhood pugs and hamsters - and what it was like to grow up with a therapist mother and creative director father. We find out where her passion for writing came from - and how she chose to become sober at the age of 26.  Follow @cocomellors on Instagram Blue Sisters is the moving, funny, story of three sisters dealing with grief and addiction in the wake of the deal of their beloved fourth sister Nicky. It’s out in paperback now - and you can get your copy here! The Sunday Times Bestseller Cleopatra and Frankenstein is an addictive, humorous, and poignant debut novel about the shock waves caused by a couple’s impulsive marriage. You can get your copy here! Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

We’re back in West London with Rory Cellan-Jones and Sophie from Romania!  In this part of our conversation, we discuss Rory’s Parkinson’s diagnosis, what it’s like to host a podcast with Jeremy Paxman and how he feels about being known for being Sophie’s dad.  Follow @rorycellan on Instagram Rory’s written a brilliant book which follows the real journey of Sophie’s adoption – from her battles with anxiety, to the joys of play and her first time outside – as Rory and his wife Diane work to win Sophie’s trust and navigate Rory’s Parkinson’s disease. It is a moving story of love, kindness and a lot of patience, paying tribute to rescue dogs and their tender community. You can buy your copy here! You can get your copy of Ruskin Park here You can listen to Movers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson’s wherever you get your podcasts!  You can listen to Emily and Ray’s walk with Jeremy Paxman from August 2020 here  Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

This week - we’re with one of the nation’s most loved dogs, Sophie from Romania - and her fantastic owner, Rory Cellan-Jones.  Rory is a journalist and he is best known for being a BBC News technology correspondent. Rory was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in May 2019 and left the BBC after 40 years in 2021.  Then in December 2022 - Rory and his wife Diane adopted their Romanian rescue dog, Sophie. Rory documented Sophie’s progress settling her new life on social media - and she subsequently grew a huge following, and changed Rory’s life!  In this part of our chat, we discuss Rory’s early life, growing up with a single mother, reconnecting with his father and the experience of welcoming a nervous rescue dog into his family.  Follow @rorycellan on Instagram You can get your copy of Sophie From Romania here You can get your copy of Ruskin Park here You can listen to Movers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson’s wherever you get your podcasts!  Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025

We’re in Kew for the second part of our walk with the brilliant journalist and presenter of Channel 4 News - Krishnan Guru-Murthy and his Chihuahua, Chubby Chops!  In this part of our chat - we talk about how it Krishnan’s job makes it necessary for him to be confrontational and how he feels about being liked. He also tells us about his love story with his wife Lisa, and what his kids make of his job. You can watch Ways To Change the World on YouTube here - or you can find it on all podcast platforms. Follow @krishgm on Instagram   See more of Krishnan’s work on Channel 4 News here Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

Join Emily and Raymond in Kew with one of the nation’s most respected news presenters - Krishnan Guru-Murphy.  Krishnan is a journalist and the lead presenter of Channel 4 News - and we were thrilled to meet him and his chihuahua - Chubby Chops! Chubby is very sweet boy with a very self sufficient and independent spirit… he and Ray didn’t exactly hit it off - but that’s what you get when you put two introvert dogs together!  We had such a fascinating walk with Krishnan - finding out all about his childhood in a medical family - and how his passion for performing led him away from following in his father’s footsteps to become a doctor. There are so many interesting facets to Krishnan - and we found out that there is a lot more to him than just being the king of news…  You can watch Ways To Change the World on YouTube here - or you can find it on all podcast platforms. Follow @krishgm on Instagram See more of Krishnan’s work on Channel 4 News here Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025

It’s time for the second part of our walk with bestselling author Jojo Moyes and her Bosnian rescue dog Sisu.  Jojo tells us about selling 14 million copies of her book Me Before You and the experience of having the book adapted by Hollywood… We find out Jojo’s attitude to writing about people she knows, her thoughts on forgiveness and how therapy has benefitted her life.  We also discuss Jojo’s new novel - We All Live Here - which s a warm-hearted, wry and empathetic novel about a woman getting to grips with her estranged family. You can order your copy here! Read more about Jojo’s work at https://www.jojomoyes.com/ Follow @jojomoyesofficial on Instagram  Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

This week, we’re on Hampstead Heath with the brilliant bestselling author Jojo Moyes and her gorgeous dog Sisu.  Sisu is a Bosnian rescue dog who had a very dramatic entrance into Jojo’s life which ended up with a call to the pet detective. It’s clear now that Sisu and Jojo have a very special bond - and Raymond absolutely being a part of Introvert Dogs Club! Jojo tells us about her childhood rebellions, her extraordinary early jobs and how she coped with toxic workplaces in the 90s.  Jojo’s new novel We All Live Here is a warm-hearted, wry and empathetic novel about a woman getting to grips with her estranged family. You can order your copy here! Read more about Jojo’s work at https://www.jojomoyes.com/ Follow @jojomoyesofficial on Instagram  Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025

It’s nearly time to take to the stage - so join us as we walk from St James’s Park to the Sondheim Theatre with the brilliant Luke Kempner!  In this part of our chat, we discuss Luke’s two stints in Les Miserables, being an understudy for Gareth Gates and the experience of being married to a twin.  Luke will be performing his show, ‘GRITTY POLICE DRAMA: A ONE MAN MUSICAL’, at Phoenix Arts Club on Sunday 16th and Sunday 23rd February – tickets on sale now at www.lukekempner.com Follow @lukekempner on Instagram  Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025

Today we’re in London’s Green Park with the impressionist, comedian and actor Luke Kempner!  We joined Luke just before he took to the stage for a matinee of Les Miserables - where he is playing Monsieur Thenardier… but Luke isn’t the only theatrical member of his family - he tells us all about his showbiz pets and their iconic roles of stage and screen…  Luke tells us about growing up in a creative household, how he honed his talent for impressions and we also hear from some very special guests… who knew that David Attenborough hangs out in Green Park?!  Luke will be performing his show, ‘GRITTY POLICE DRAMA: A ONE MAN MUSICAL’, at Phoenix Arts Club on Sunday 16th and Sunday 23rd February – tickets on sale now at www.lukekempner.com Follow @lukekempner on Instagram  Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2025

Join us back on Hampstead Heath with the fabulous Rebecca Front for the second half of our walk with her lovely Cockapoo Bailey.  In this part of our chat, we find out about Rebecca’s exciting new podcast - Three People with Rebecca Front - which will be coming out soon. We also discuss what it was like going to meet her son's politics teachers at parents' evening after starring in The Thick Of It and whether she believes in soulmates. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for Rebecca's new podcast Three People with Rebecca Front - which will be coming out soon! You can listen to Emily and Raymond's first walk with Rebecca and Bailey here! Follow @msrebeccafront on Instagram Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025

Today, we’re on Hampstead Heath with the wonderful and immensely talented actress, writer and comedy genius Rebecca Front! Rebecca and her very handsome Cockapoo Bailey have previously appeared on this podcast - you can go back and listen to that episode if you haven’t heard it already.  We were thrilled to take another walk with Rebecca - we talked about the benefits of being vulnerable, bad dog haircuts and her experience of going to therapy as a child. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for Rebecca's new podcast Three People with Rebecca Front - which will be coming out soon! Follow @msrebeccafront on Instagram Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2025

Join Emily and Ray back with Shona McGarty and her lovely chihuahua Cici on the second part of our chilly North London stroll! Shona tells us all about navigating her first EastEnders storyline - which involved her character Whitney being a victim of grooming. We also found out how Shona spent her EastEnders money as a 16-year-old, what led her to make the decision to leave the show - and what the future might hold for her. Follow @shonabmx on Instagram Follow @shona.mcgarty_shoniqua on TikTok Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025

This week, Emily and Ray are in North London with the fabulous actress and singer Shona McGarty, and her adorable chihuahua Cici!  Shona is well known for having played Whitney Dean in EastEnders - first landing the role when she was just 16 years old. She tells us all about growing up in Borehamwood, a stone’s throw from where EastEnders is filmed - and what led her to joining one of the UK’s most popular soaps. She also tells us about the advice she received from Barbara Windsor that she’ll never forget, her drum-and-bass dancing granny and her hatred of plastic shoes.  Follow @shonabmx on Instagram Follow @shona.mcgarty_shoniqua on TikTok Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2025

We’re back in Thorndon Country Park with the brilliant Ferne McCann and her lovely cockapoo Clemmie!  Ferne tells us all about how going into the jungle for I’m A Celebrity changed everything for her, why she always says yes and she gives us an update on her very exciting new project… We also chat about Ferne’s brilliant reality show - My Family and Me - how it bought her out of a challenging period in her life and then why she made the very difficult decision to bring the show to an end.  Ferne is currently starring in the 2025 series of Dancing On Ice - you can watch Dancing On Ice on Sundays on ITV1 and ITVX! Follow @fernemccann on Instagram All episodes of Ferne McCann: My Family and Me are available on ITVX Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025

This week, we’re in Essex’s Thorndon Country Park with the fabulous Ferne McCann and her cockapoo Clemmie! Clemmie is a bit like her owner - charismatic, charming and incredibly well-groomed.  Ferne tells us all about growing up in Essex - and how she started out her working life as a colourist at Vidal Sassoon, but knew that she was destined to do something more! We find out how she became a part of the cast of The Only Way Is Essex, and eventually what led to her making the decision to leave the show.  Ferne is currently starring in the 2025 series of Dancing On Ice - you can watch Dancing On Ice on Sundays on ITV1 and ITVX! Follow @fernemccann on Instagram All episodes of Ferne McCann: My Family and Me are available on ITVX! Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2025

We’re back in Victoria Park on a freezing cold day with the wonderful Chloe Petts!  In this part of our conversation, Chloe tells us about what comes after having a brilliant debut in Edinburgh, her reaction to being trolled and she also reveals some tales from being tour with Ed Gamble and Frank Skinner… Chloe brings her brand-new show, How You See Me, How You Don’t, nationwide as part of her third UK tour, kicking off with a two-week run at London’s Soho Theatre, Downstairs from Monday 13th – Saturday 25th January at 7.15pm and running till Sunday 9th March at Brighton Komedia. Full dates and tickets at chloepetts.org Follow @chloepetts on Instagram Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025

For our first walk of 2025, we’re in East London’s Victoria Park with the brilliant comedian Chloe Petts!  With a name like Petts - we had high expectations that Chloe was going to be a dog person… and we weren’t disappointed! Chloe told us all about her imaginary golden retriever and then her *real* childhood dog Grady - who had a rather flirty entry into The Petts Household.  Chloe tells us about the perks of being misgendered, the anxiety of her early years in comedy and what it was like to have a mum who worked as a forensic scientist.  Chloe brings her brand-new show, How You See Me, How You Don’t, nationwide as part of her third UK tour, kicking off with a two-week run at London’s Soho Theatre, Downstairs from Monday 13th – Saturday 25th January at 7.15pm and running till Sunday 9th March at Brighton Komedia. Full dates and tickets at chloepetts.org Follow @chloepetts on Instagram  Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2025