Walking The Dog with Emily Dean

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

Welcome back to the second part of our best bits from 2024!  In this episode, you’ll hear clips from the following episodes:  Katherine Ryan David Baddiel Tim Key Richard Arnold Pierre Novellie Jonathan Ross and Honey Ross Bella Mackie Ed Balls Layton Williams Luke Evans Click the links to listen to any of these episodes in full!  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 January 2025

This week on Walking The Dog, we’re taking a look back at some of our favourite walks of the past year!  In this episode you will hear clips from the following episodes:  Lee Mack Suzi Ruffell Frank Skinner Gabby Logan Phil Wang Angela Barnes James O’Brien Ed Gamble Ross Noble James Middleton  Click the links to listen to any of these episodes in full!  This episode contains some very strong language  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: 31 December 2024

We’re at Goodwood this week with the brilliant Kevin McCloud!  Kevin tells us about how a Channel 4 commissioner initially didn’t think he was the right presenter for Grand Designs, how he feels about having uncomfortable conversations on the show, and whether he makes a habit of judging other people’s homes.  Grand Designs celebrated its 25th year in 2024. You can watch every episode on Channel 4! Follow @Kevin.mccloud1 on Instagram  Follow @goodwoofdogs on Instagram Follow @goodwood on Instagram Goodwoof will be taking place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May 2025. Early bird tickets are available now here!  Kevin will be appearing at the event as part of Barkitecture.  Thank you to The Goodwood Hotel for kindly hosting us in one of their lovely dog-friendly rooms during our trip to East Sussex. The Hotel has 12 dog-friendly rooms. Dogs are provided with a bed, bowls, bags and treats. The Kennels is the clubhouse for all of Goodwood Estate's members, a home away from home for those looking to relax and enjoy superb food in stylish surroundings. Dogs are welcome at The Kennels and can also join as members with a Kennels' Dog Membership. Dog members receive a personalised dog bowl and their membership helps support the work of The Kennels' chosen charity, Hounds for Heroes. Walking the Dog was given special access to the Goodwood Estate, exploring The Kennels, where Goodwoof is held. There are a number of permissive paths across the Estate – further details can be found here. We ask that dogs are kindly kept on a lead when walking on the Estate. 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 December 2024

Join Emily and Ray for a very special walk with designer, writer and television presenter Kevin McCloud!  The stunning backdrop for our walk with Kevin is the beautiful grounds of Goodwood House in East Sussex. Kevin has a very special connection with Goodwood - as he is the curator of their Barkitecture design contest - which is held annually in aid of charity during a wonderful event called Goodwoof. Kevin does claim to be able to speak dog - as he has three dog grandchildren, but his time at home is currently being taken up by two elderly cats. He tells us all about how he grew up surrounded by design, his year learning Italian on a Tuscan vineyard and how he felt he didn’t fit in at Cambridge University.  Grand Designs celebrated its 25th year in 2024. You can watch every episode on Channel 4! Follow @Kevin.mccloud1 on Instagram  Follow @goodwoofdogs on Instagram Follow @goodwood on Instagram Goodwoof will be taking place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May 2025. Early bird tickets are available now here!  Kevin will be appearing at the event as part of Barkitecture.  Thank you to The Goodwood Hotel for kindly hosting us in one of their lovely dog-friendly rooms during our trip to East Sussex. The Hotel has 12 dog-friendly rooms. Dogs are provided with a bed, bowls, bags and treats. The Kennels is the clubhouse for all of Goodwood Estate's members, a home away from home for those looking to relax and enjoy superb food in stylish surroundings. Dogs are welcome at The Kennels and can also join as members with a Kennels' Dog Membership. Dog members receive a personalised dog bowl and their membership helps support the work of The Kennels' chosen charity, Hounds for Heroes. Walking the Dog was given special access to the Goodwood Estate, exploring The Kennels, where Goodwoof is held. There are a number of permissive paths across the Estate – further details can be found here. We ask that dogs are kindly kept on a lead when walking on the Estate. 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: 24 December 2024

Join us for the second half of our walk with Josh Widdicombe! Josh tells us about changing as a person and how he tried to heal his toxic relationship with work. We also find out how Parenting Hell makes him feel a little like a Kardashian… and how sharing more about himself has made him a better comedian.  We also find out how Josh is getting on getting ready for his appearance on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special - you can watch him on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day!  Josh will be touring the UK with his new show Not My Cup of Tea across 2025 and 2026. Extra dates have been added due to phenomenal demand - so head to https://www.joshwiddicombe.com/ to get your tickets now! Listen to Emily and Ray’s first walk with Josh from February 2019 Josh’s book Watching Neighbours Twice a Day...: How ’90s TV (Almost) Prepared Me For Life is available now! Parenting Hell with Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett is available on all podcast platforms Follow @Josh_Widdicombe 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 December 2024

We’re in Hyde Park today with our old pal the comedian, presenter and actor Josh Widdicombe!  Josh and Ray have a bit of backstory - the pretty much fell in love when Josh last appeared on the podcast in 2019. We were thrilled to go on another walk with him - because we have a LOT to catch up on… We find out what Josh thinks will be featured on his obituary, the effect of growing up in a very isolated place, and how life has changed thanks to his podcast Parenting Hell which he co-hosts with Rob Beckett.  Josh will be touring the UK with his new show Not My Cup of Tea across 2025 and 2026. Extra dates have been added due to phenomenal demand - so head to https://www.joshwiddicombe.com/ to get your tickets now! Listen to Emily and Ray’s first walk with Josh from February 2019 Josh’s book Watching Neighbours Twice a Day...: How ’90s TV (Almost) Prepared Me For Life is available now! You can watch Josh on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special, which will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day! Parenting Hell with Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett is available on all podcast platforms Follow @Josh_Widdicombe 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: 17 December 2024

Welcome back to the second part of our conversation with musical powerhouse Marisha Wallace. Marisha tells us all about her interpretations of the iconic roles of Ado Annie in Oklahoma and Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls. She tells us about finding out she was nominated for an Olivier Award in the Celebrity Big Brother house. Marisha also speaks candidly about being a victim of a cruel financial scam, and how she has moved forward from that low point. We spoke to Marisha on the day it was announced she will be taking over the role of Sally Bowles in Cabaret from January 2025. Marisha explains what it means to be a black woman playing that iconic role, and how hard she has worked to get to this point.  On 11th March - Marisha is returning to the Adelphi Theatre for her biggest ever headline show. It's going to be an absolutely spectacular evening of music - and you can find out more information and get your tickets here! Marisha will be playing Sally Bowles in Cabaret from 28th January 2025 - get your tickets here! Marisha is also currently playing The Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood at The London Palladium - get your tickets here! Follow @marishawallace 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: 12 December 2024

Today we’re joined by the two-time Olivier Award nominated singer and actress Marisha Wallace! Marisha has the most incredible, powerful voice - so we spoke to her at home in order to preserve her precious instrument from the bad weather! Growing up on a hog farm in North Carolina, Marisha is no stranger to dogs... she tells us all about her favourite ever dog - a boxer called Chaos (who had a matching personality!)  After starting singing at the age of five in the church - Marisha tells us about how she learned to use her talent as currency, before finding out she needed vocal surgery at the age of 17. Marisha's big break came in the US tour of Book of Mormon - before getting the call to make her West End debut playing Effy White in Dreamgirls, with only five days notice… On 11th March - Marisha is returning to the Adelphi Theatre for her biggest ever headline show. It's going to be an absolutely spectacular evening of music - and you can find out more information and get your tickets here! Marisha will be playing Sally Bowles in Cabaret from 28th January 2025 - get your tickets here! Marisha is also currently playing The Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood at The London Palladium - get your tickets here! Follow @marishawallace 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: 10 December 2024

We’re in Battersea Park with Lloyd Griffith!  Lloyd tells us about his recent experience of having a hair transplant, his love for hi-vis and the importance of being ready to appear on TV as a comic.  He also tells us the story of auditioning for a part in Return To Paradise - the second spin-off series of long-running crime series Death In Paradise - and what it was like to move to Australia to film the series. All six episodes of Return to Paradise are now available on BBC iPlayer, with the series airing weekly on BBC One from 8pm every Friday!  Follow @lloydgriffith 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: 5 December 2024

Join Emily and Ray with comedian, actor, presenter and singer Lloyd Griffith - in his spiritual home, London’s Battersea Park!  Lloyd tells us all about growing up in Grimsby with his mum and sister and then how is life changed when he got a scholarship to St James’ Choir School.  Lloyd reveals what it's like to walk into a room knowing you can sing, being known for being ‘Diane’s son’ in Grimsby, and his search for this comedic voice.  All six episodes of Return to Paradise are now available on BBC iPlayer, with the series airing weekly on BBC One from 8pm every Friday!  Follow @lloydgriffith 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: 3 December 2024

We’re back with the brilliant Luke Evans in St James’s Park! And guess what... he’s still carrying Raymond! Luke tells us how he went from being a jobbing actor to a Hollywood movie star - and he tells us an extraordinary story about one of the ways he made money when he needed it…  We chat about how it felt to have his sexuality under scrutiny again after he broke through to stardom and what happened after left his religion.  And, of course, we chat about Beauty and The Beast. Luke also treated us to a couple of bars of Gaston… much to the surprise and delight of the general public in St James’s Park! You can get your copy of Luke’s brilliant book Boy From The Valleys here! Follow @TheRealLukeEvans on Instagram  Keep up with all things Luke at lukeevansofficial.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: 28 November 2024

This week, we’re in London’s St James’s Park with Luke Evans! Raymond and Luke pretty much fell in love with each other from the moment they met - Ray spent the entire walk cradled in Luke’s arms… lucky Raymond, eh?!  Growing up, Luke had a collection of cats and an aviary of birds with his parents, who were Jehovah’s Witnesses. He opens up about how that affected his childhood, and how it feels to have written about it in his autobiography. He tells us how he came to terms with his sexuality in a religion which had no tolerance for homosexuality, and his rather brilliant grandma! You can get your copy of Luke’s brilliant book Boy From The Valleys here! Follow @TheRealLukeEvans on Instagram  Keep up with all things Luke at lukeevansofficial.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 November 2024

We’re back at home with Cherry Healey and her beautiful cat House Party! Cherry tells us all about how her brilliant career as a documentary maker started thanks to a conversation by a fridge at a house party, how she felt after throwing up on TV and how she navigated complicated feelings about losing her dad.  We also find out all about series nine of Inside The Factory - with her new co-presenter Paddy McGuinness. You can watch their Christmas special over the festive period - and catch the new series on BBC One in early 2025.  You can buy your copy of Cherry’s brilliant book Letters To My Fanny here Follow @cherryhealey 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 November 2024

This week on Walking The Dog - we’re joined by TV presenter and queen of documentaries, Cherry Healey!  Raymond is recovering from feeling a bit under the weather this week, so we spoke to Cherry from home… which meant we got to meet her spectacular Maine Coon, who is fabulously named House Party.  Cherry grew up with dogs, but in her adult life she’s been a cat owner. She tells us the heartbreaking story of losing her beloved cat Party Time (yes, another fabulous name) and her childhood dog Mouflon, who she describes as a 'layered being'... We also find out how Cherry thrived at boarding school, how she feels about being popular and whether being beautiful can be a curse. The ninth series of Inside The Factory will be out on BBC One in early 2025! You can buy your copy of Cherry’s brilliant book Letters To My Fanny here Follow @cherryhealey 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 November 2024

We’re in Dulwich Park with the fabulous Layton Williams!  Layton tells us all about levelling up his career by appearing on Strictly Come Dancing - and how he dealt with criticism about entering the show with a background in dance. He also tells us about his friendship with fellow former-Billy Elliot Tom Holland, how he dealt with rejection as a child star and how he met his partner in a mosh pit at Glastonbury.  Layton’s next project is playing the Iceberg (bitch!) in Titanique - New York’s award winning hit musical that is debuting in London on 9th December. You can get your tickets here! Follow Layton on Instagram @laytonwilliams   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 November 2024

It’s time to Live, Laugh, Layton!  This week - Emily and Ray are in Dulwich Park with actor, singer, dancer and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Layton Williams!  Layton is quite possibly one of the most charismatic people that we’ve ever met. He’s immensely warm, authentic and knows his own worth - so even though he doesn’t have a dog, we’re pretty much in love! Starting life out on an estate in Bury, Layton went on to play the lead role in the West End production of Billy Elliot. Layton tells us about moving to London - LONDON ?! - and how it felt when he had his voice break while playing a young Michael Jackson in Thriller.  Layton’s next project is playing the Iceberg in Titanique. When the music of Céline Dion meets the eleven-time Oscar®-winning film Titanic, you get TITANIQUE - New York’s award-winning splash hit that turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical musical fantasia. You can get your tickets here! Follow Layton on Instagram @laytonwilliams Listen to Emily and Raymond’s walk round Dulwich Park with Shirley Ballas from October 2021 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: 12 November 2024