Life’s A Beach sees Alan giving Judith Chalmers and Michael Palin a run for their money as he invites a famous guest each week to discuss their favourite places in the world. Bursting with anecdotes, laidback chat and laugh out loud travel tales - if this podcast was a suitcase you’d have to sit on it.
“My Life’s A Beach podcast is the escapism we ALL need right now. I sat down and chatted with some of my famous friends about everything travel. From caravanning in Rhyl to private jetting to the Maldives, my guests spill the beans on their holiday horrors and dream destinations. Let’s face it: we might not have the sun on our faces, but after a listen to this you’ll definitely have a smile” – ALAN CARR
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Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant model, actress and presenter - Kelly Brook.
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S9 EP50: Vittorio Angelone (00:37:27)
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant comedian - Vittorio Angelone.
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S9 EP49: Oona Chaplin (Video Edition) (00:34:50)
Oona Chaplin joins Alan Carr to chat about her fierce new role as Varang in Avatar: Fire and Ash - plus, a wild ride through psychedelic scenes, epic travel stories, and ancient spiritual places.
From childhood globetrotting to heartbreaks over Prince, Mexico’s magic, and even some cheeky Navi cat hisses, this episode is packed with laughs, surprises, and wanderlust vibes.
Don’t miss their playful travel plans and a quickfire round to finish!
00:00 Intro
00:44 The wild world of Avatar: Fire and Ash
05:05 The unforgettable psychedelic scene
06:37 Meet Varang, Oona’s femme fatale
09:26 Growing up across countries and Alan’s Spanish attempts
11:37 Prince — Oona’s first heartbreak
13:18 Mexico’s art, history & indigenous roots
15:00 Time travel debates: conquistadors vs. Egypt’s labyrinth
19:36 Lost luggage in Brazil — travel woes!
22:09 Tourist pet peeves & the iconic Navi/cat hiss
23:37 Oona saw two real Queens in one day
25:03 Mexico holiday romance & Cuban rhythms
29:30 Spiritual bucket lists & Glastonbury lay lines
30:00 Quickfire round & landing
#LifesABeach #OonaChaplin #AvatarFireAndAsh #TravelStories #SpiritualJourney #AlanCarr #PodcastFun #MexicoMagic #FemmeFatale #WanderlustVibes
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S9 EP49: Oona Chaplin (00:37:10)
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant actress - Oona Chaplin.
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S9 EP48: Stephen Mulhern (Video Edition) (00:43:10)
Stephen Mulhern makes his podcast debut and he picks Alan to pop his cherry! Stephen blows Alan away with magic - but Alan’s got a bone to pick about the Royal Variety Show.
From Princess Diana stories and wild Amazon adventures to The Accidental Tourist and his food fears, this episode is packed with laughs, surprises, and a seriously impressive card trick. Plus you don't want to miss Stephen's awkward celebrity encounters!
00:00 Intro 00:15 Stephen’s first ever podcast — and what a debut!
00:45 Magic for Princess Diana? Yep, Stephen’s done that.
02:41 Nest eggs signed by Diana & the Harry Potter cast? Yes please.
04:20 Alan calls out Stephen for not levitating him at the Royal Variety Show!
05:36 Food fears, acting gigs & more quirky confessions.
08:00 Stephen’s Amazon adventure and the blinking spider.
10:30 Sushi and curry? Stephen’s never tried either!
11:35 Fear of water without a clear bottom — that’s Stephen.
12:00 Alan’s seaweed-shark scare — classic!
15:50 Stephen’s love for Brighton and the Weigh to Go story. 18:11 Stephen’s seen Alan in Panto — the Traitors talk heats up!
20:21 Meeting Ron Howard and trying (and failing) to meet Charlie Sheen.
24:02 Alan’s neighbour thinks he’s aloof — awkward!
30:21 Magic mishaps in Vegas and Stephen’s Magic Circle exit.
34:15 Stephen’s stunning card trick on Alan — wow!
37:24 Quickfire round & descent.
#LifesABeach #StephenMulhern #AlanCarr #MagicMoments #PodcastDebut #RoyalVariety #ComedyGold #lifesabeachpodcast #alancarr #chattyman #travelpodcast #comedypodcast #magictricks
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S9 EP48: Stephen Mulhern (00:45:03)
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant BAFTA-winning magician, comedian, and TV presenter - Stephen Mulhern. Enjoy!!
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S9 EP47: Jason Bateman (Video Edition) (00:26:28)
Join Jason and Alan as they dive into the wild world of Zootropolis 2 and so much more! From red carpet dress codes to LA secret gems, Alan got up close with the incredible Jason Bateman after the premiere.
Expect laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, and Traitors chat - as well as Alan’s starring role rapping with Antonio Banderas in SpongeBob and Justin's penchant for liquorice?! Don’t miss this star-studded, fun-packed episode!
Click play and get ready for an unforgettable beachside chat with one of Hollywood’s coolest stars! 🎤🏖️
00:00 Kickoff with Alan & Jason00:12 Jason’s Chattyman flashback00:43 Celebrity Traitors showdown - Does Alan take out Jason?02:01 Zootropolis 2 premiere dress code decoded03:09 Jason’s naughty characters - Nick Wilde and Black Rabbit04:20 Nick Wilde vs. London’s urban foxes: Who wins?05:28 Alan stars in Vi-Queens animation - Wait, you’re already laughing?07:54 What animal would Alan be in Zootropolis 3? Jason’s take08:14 Alan’s surprise SpongeBob rap with Antonio Banderas -True story!09:30 Jason’s love affair with London10:42 The Ozarks Tourist Board reacts to Ozarks11:36 Jason’s globe-trotting since childhood13:36 Liquorice debate heats up - Jason’s a fan, Alan’s not having it14:35 Jason’s LA hidden gem: The Getty Museum revealed15:36 Alan’s plan to conquer America post-Traitors win17:29 Jason’s flawless travel record - never lost luggage or passport!17:59 The curious case of travellers’ cheques18:22 Jason’s top hotel pick: The Aman Hotels experience19:15 Jason and Alan’s next travel plans - teaming up?19:23 Does Jason ever complain? Alan’s got the scoop20:20 Alan quizzes Jason on Zootropolis sequel chances21:30 Alan’s biggest Zootropolis issue: hugging snakes?!21:48 Final descent and lightning quickfire round!
#LifesABeach #AlanCarr #Jason #Traitors #Zootropolis2 #LAHiddenGems #PodcastChat #BehindTheScenes #ComedyPodcast #FilmTalk #TravelStories #QuickfireRound #LondonFoxes #PremiereVibes
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S9 EP47: Jason Bateman (00:28:39)
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant actor - Jason Bateman.
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Get ready for laughs with Harriet Kemsley on Life’s a Beach! From wild holiday romances, to falling down a snow hole (yes, really) - Harriet has some brilliant stories! Plus, Last One Laughing, Traitors and Alan’s wearing a trendy jumper.
00:00 Intro00:20 Harriet as Mama Clause01:06 Traitors chat / Jake Gyllenhaal’s dog03:22 What Canterbury’s like04:02 The ducking stool06:12 Alan’s trendy jumper06:41 Florida, ride failure & crocs09:35 Harriet loves snowboarding10:24 Falling down a snow hole11:10 Back to witches12:41 Harriet’s holiday romance in Australia14:01 Inspiration for her new tour Floozy14:33 Rita is a Hollywood agent15:20 Alan’s dating woes15:54 Amanda Holden did his profile / the donkey pic17:49 Harriet and the dating apps19:23 Harriet’s podcast Single Ladies in Your Area20:37 Last One Laughing chat22:40 Touring as a mum23:50 Soap stars & Vanessa Feltz on Harriet’s flight24:32 Harriet never complains25:29 Touring Australia & jet lag26:22 Back to the Irish holiday romance26:54 Snowboarding with Lou Sanders & bears29:16 Tips for Last One Laughing30:15 Making our descent – quick fire round
#LifesABeachPodcast #AlanCarr #HarrietKemsley #FloozyTour #ComedyTour #StandUpComedy #SingleLadiesInYourArea #LastOneLaughing #HolidayStories #TravelPodcast #DatingApps #ComedianLife #PodcastLife #SnowboardingFails #AustraliaTrip #Canterbury #FunnyPodcast
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S9 EP46: Harriet Kemsley (00:38:42)
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant comedian - Harriet Kemsley.
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S9 EP45: Mary Earps (Video Edition) (00:32:36)
England legend Mary Earps joins Alan on Alan Air for a hilarious, warm and wonderfully chaotic chat. They cover everything from life in Paris with PSG to Mary’s brand-new book "All In", her obsession with The Traitors, star signs, adventurous eating, holiday catfishing disasters, favourite destinations, and an unexpected Oasis sing-along.
Mary opens up about what it really takes to be a great goalkeeper, the realities of living abroad, her hidden gems, and what makes her complain on holiday. It’s sunshine, silliness and plenty of beans!
00:00 Intro
00:30 Rita licking Mary’s feet
00:55 Mary’s new book
01:23 Living in Paris playing for Paris Saint-Germain
01:55 Alan and the Eurostar mix-up
03:05 What it takes to be a great goalkeeper
03:40 Mary is obsessed with Traitors
05:11 The Alan-Cat alliance
07:27 Mary’s outfit
08:17 Life in Paris and speaking French
09:20 Living in Germany and speaking German
10:08 Mary loves Barbados, Aruba & never repeats destinations
11:19 Star signs
11:31 Mary’s holiday pet peeve: getting catfished by the hotel
12:00 Alan’s catfished pool in South Africa
13:37 Holiday romances
15:24 Adventurous eating
16:35 Madame Tussauds and Alan’s is interactive
17:40 Traitors again
18:40 Mary’s luggage
19:27 Holidaying with celebs
19:58 Dennis Rodman in the hot tub
20:30 Alan’s exaggerated guest stories
21:29 Mary saw Louis Walsh
22:12 Alan and Mary sing Oasis
23:25 “Giving it beans”
23:49 Nottingham hidden gem
24:50 What makes Mary complain
25:30 Mary’s book signings
26:38 Making our descent – quick fire round
#LifesABeachPodcast #AlanCarr #MaryEarps #Lionesses #PSG #FootballPodcast #TravelPodcast #Traitors #HolidayStories #EnglandFootball #ComedyPodcast #AllIn #ParisLife #Barbados #Aruba #MadameTussauds #Nottingham #GoalkeeperLife
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S9 EP45: Mary Earps (00:34:05)
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the former England international goalkeeper - Mary Earps.
This podcast was recorded prior to the 6th November publication date of 'All In' by Mary Earps
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S9 EP44: KT Tunstall (Video Edition) (00:33:07)
KT Tunstall joins Alan Carr on Life’s a Beach for an episode bursting with brilliant stories - from celebrating 20 years of Eye to the Telescope, to her globe-trotting adventures, and some seriously adventurous eating! We’ve got dogs, holidays, albums, a tour bus, a musical, romance on the slopes, and celebrating Alan’s villain era…
Buckle up - this one’s a joy. 🏖️✨
00:00 Intro
00:20 KT LOVES dogs and George
01:57 Alan’s back from Paris and the heist
02:19 Eye to the Telescope is 20 years old, Devil Wears Prada
02:45 20 year olds come up to KT loving the album
03:48 20th anniversary tour and the new music
04:22 Alan’s a Gemini KT’s Cancerian I'm cancer Gemini Cos.
04:31 Alan on Traitors got a taste for murder
05:23 Alan’s in his villain era
05:42 KT’s new beautiful artwork and the tour bus with her face
06:23 KT’s megabus story
07:25 George kissing KT and Rita’s biting history - Stephen Fry
07:54 KT wrote the Clueless musical and it’s going on tour
09:11 Alan saw KT in LA. Sunset Marquis Hotel
10:04 KT’s Sunset Marquis Hotel story
11:06 KT’s first memories are in California when she was 4
11:48 Eye to the Telescope -her Dad was a physicist used to take us to the telescope
12:45 Alan and KT try to understand light years
13:43 KT’s holiday romance with her snowboard instructor
14:57 KT spent 3 months travelling to India, New Zealand and Patagonia
15:25 Riding with the Goucho Cowboys. So the Gouchos learn how to ride when they're babies. 16:10 KT’s holiday nightmare with spiders!
18:44 KT lived in crazy Venice Beach
19:55 Randomly hearing a band cover her Black Horse and the Cherry Tree
21:08 Keeping grounded at The Grammys
23:28 KT once saw Kim Wilde on a plane, James Blunt’s house
24:00 KT eating very adventurous things !
25:55 Making our descent - the quick fire round
#KTTunstall #LifesaBeach #AlanCarr #EyeToTheTelescope #CluelessMusical #BlackHorseAndTheCherryTree #SingerSongwriter #TravelStories #ComedyPodcast #MusicInterview #20thAnniversary #AdventureTravel #AdventurousEating #VeniceBeach
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S9 EP44: KT Tunstall (00:34:21)
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant singer-songwriter and musician - KT Tunstall.
Enjoy!!
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Thanks, Alan.
xx
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Latin pop superstar Gloria Estefan joins Alan for a beachside chat bursting with laughs, music, and Miami sunshine 🌴☀️ From her brand-new album Raíces and 47 years with producer-husband, music maestro Emilio, to the story behind Conga’s 40th anniversary and where you don't want to be in a conga line - this episode is pure joy. There’s talk of scuba diving, ABBA, hairdresser thruples, and even Celebrity Traitors. Gloria’s wit and warmth light up the mic - and she might just have an invitation waiting for Alan in Miami…
🎙️ 00:00 Intro
01:00 Gloria’s amazing new album Raìces
01:49 Alan is invited to Miami
02:27 Gloria and Emilio have been married 47 years, he’s a genius producer
04:45 Writing a song for her grandson and Gloria being a cool grandma 06:12 Can Emilio write a song for Alan? 07:50 Conga is 40 years old. Gloria tells the story of how it came to be 11:11 Gloria tells us the conga world record and where not to be in a conga 12:38 Alan on British congas lacking latin passion 13:42 Gloria enjoyed the tea and biscuits Alan laid on 14:48 Gloria’s amazing platform boots 15:00 Gloria gives us some amazing etymological facts - starting with “loose women” 16:45 Alan on “mind your ps and qs”, then it’s bed and board and riff raff 18:43 Gloria organises the holidays and once got so burnt in Copacabana. And I'm from Florida 20:10 Lost luggage stories 21:08 Gloria loves scuba diving and used to go on all the rollercoasters 22:22 Playing in Tenerife and visiting the deep ancient well 23:59 How do deal with haters - conga off! 24:53 Gloria and the rocky mountain oysters 26:16 Going to see ABBA and Gloria’s hologram show idea, Alan wants in on the biz 28:40 Is Gloria Estefan a secret agent? 30:15 Celeb holidaying - Beyonce and Jaz-Z 31:15 Can Emilio find Alan a man on Veno Beach 32:17 Gloria’s hairdresser is in a thruple 32:54 Gloria want to watch Celebrity Traitors 33:37 Making our descent and the quick-fire rounds, surprising answers incoming!
#LifesABeach #AlanCarr #GloriaEstefan #Conga #Raices #Podcast #MiamiVibes #LatinPop #MusicIcon #FeelGoodPodcast #TravelChat #AlanCarrPodcast
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S9 EP43: Gloria Estefan (00:42:14)
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the iconic, legendary singer-songwriter, author, actress and business woman - the Queen of Latin Pop, Gloria Estefan.
Enjoy!!
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S9 EP42: Norman Cook (Video Edition) (00:36:41)
It’s a Life’s A Beach Brighton special! ☀️ Fatboy Slim invites Alan to his house for an exclusive seaside chat. The pair dive into Norman’s brand new book “It Ain’t Over Till The Fatboy Sings,” the weirdest thing he’s ever sampled (an Ibiza sprinkler!), and why Brighton has always been a haven for eccentrics. There's the story behind the ‘Praise You’ video MTV refused to play, DJ life around the world, skinny-dipping, and Norman’s love of the seaside city he calls home.
Listen out for the cheeky sad trombone cropping up too in this sun-soaked, laugh-filled Brighton episode that’s pure good vibes.
00:00 Intro
00:30 Life’s A Beach’s first ever home visit!
00:58 Norman the hoarder and his first ever book: It Aint Over Til The Fatboy Sings
01:58 Norman’s phone goes off and Alan’s ringtone
02:51 The weirdest thing Norman has ever sampled - Ibiza sprinkler
03:55 The Praise You video MTV refused to play
04:30 Alan loves You've come a long way baby
05:36 The Story of The Fat Kid
07:45 DJing everywhere, thoughts on the i360
08:30 Brighton has always been a place for eccentrics - the Royal Pavilion.
09:24 Naughty Prince Regent in Brighton
10:34 Alan ponders whether you can see France on a good day
10:59 Alan says he doesn’t like wind farms and the misunderstanding calls for the sad trombone. 11:50 What’s the biggest thing Norman has stolen from a hotel?
12:20 Norman’s trombone goes off in his hand
13:28 Zoe and Norman’s wedding photo in the hotel in Dubai and his embroidered name
15:13 Holidaying with The Chemical Brothers
17:00 Accidentally holidayed with Ian Wright
17:50 Norman’s pre-gig ritual - getting slapped by Alan Carr
18:45 Skinny-dipping in the sea
20:35 Zoe Ball’s knickers… Alan explains
22:27 Norman’s Brighton hidden gem - Quadrophenia Alley
24:33 Alan talks about killing people - including Paloma - on Celebrity Traitors and Celia’s fart
27:19 Is Norman an adrenaline junkie? Brighton zip wire
28:54 Norman likes eating ants in South America and when he ate fish sperm
30:00 The Quick-fire round
#LifesABeach #AlanCarr #FatboySlim #NormanCook #Brighton #Podcast #DJLife #PraiseYou #Ibiza #FunnyPodcast #ComedyPodcast #MusicLegend #BrightonSpecial
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S9 EP42: Norman Cook (00:37:46)
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant musician and DJ - Norman Cook (AKA Fat Boy Slim)
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S9 EP41: Chris McCausland (Video Edition) (00:42:36)
Stand-up and Strictly superstar Chris McCausland joins Alan for a laugh-out-loud chat about spies, underpants mud bombs and holiday chaos! ✈️ From applying to MI5 to nearly missing a flight from Rome, Chris shares travel tales, his early days on the comedy circuit and growing up in Liverpool.
His hilarious new book "Keep Laughing" is out now.
Plus, how Eddie Izzard inspired both him and Alan to become comedians, and the twist on traditional games he plays with his daughter on the road.
00:00 intro 01:35 Chris’s book Keep Laughing 01:55 How both Alan and Chris became stand ups thanks to Eddie/Suzy Izzard 04:44 Blastaway and alcopops growing up 05:23 Chris playing Kerplunk, Connect Four, I-spy and Ear-Hear with his daughter 07:10 Chris explains what dustbin mange is 08:38 Chris applied to be a spy 10:11 The comedy tour circuit Alan and Chris did back in the day 12:00 Chris’s travel show seeing the Wonders of the World - Niagara Falls 14:22 How Covid made them have time off, clapping for the NHS and selfie hair cuts 17:04 Chris’s Liverpool’s history and hidden gems 18:33 Birmingham’s historic parts and Alan turning scouse after seeing John Bishop 19:42 Chris’s holiday disasters - the German Festival to see The Deftones 22:06 Nearly missing the flight back from Rome 24:30 Chris explains Underpants mud bombs. 25:23 Alan does his research and has read the book, unlike other interviewers.. 28:03 Since Chris lost his sight he’s more of an adrenaline junkie 30:58 Chris’s wife is Brazilian so what did Chris think of Brazil? 34:10 Making our descent and the quick fire round
#LifesABeach #AlanCarr #ChrisMcCausland #ComedyPodcast #TravelPodcast #StandUpComedy #BritishComedy #HolidayStories #PodcastUK #FunnyMoments
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S9 EP41: Chris McCausland (00:43:17)
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant comedian - Chris McCausland.
Enjoy!
His new autobiography book 'Keep Laughing' is out now.
And find all the info on stand-up tour dates and more at: Chrismccausland.com
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S9 EP40: Jon Richardson (Video Edition) (00:50:38)
The hilarious Jon Richardson joins Alan Carr for a chat about his villainous new role in Waterloo Road and trip down memory lane - from front-row Prince gigs and sat navs to celebrity game shows and service stations. Expect dry laughs, road trip confessions, a dash of Disney magic and peak Jon Richardson energy.
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00:00 intro
00:20 When Rita met Jon
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01:45 Jon’s first travel pet peeve
03:20 Jon supporting Alan on Tooth Fairy
04:44 Alan’s Sat Nav joke
06:12 When Alan got Jon to the front to see Prince
09:28 Jon thinks Rita doesn’t like him
09:50 Jon’s new dastardly character in Waterloo Road and turning to acting
12:41 What Jon’s doing for his birthday - Celebrity Bullseye
17:59 Jon’s gig in Howarth
18:53 More acting roles for Jon as psychopaths
20:40 Jon’s first childhood memories of holidays in the Isle of Wight
21:29 Alan’s dad meeting Ant and Dec and service stations
23:37 Jon at Disneyland
26:29 What happened when Jon went to the Roald Dahl play
28:21 Alan’s off to Disney with his niece and nephew
29:00 Jon meeting Winnie the Pooh
31:00 Minnie Mouse smoking
31:50 Jon being nearly vegan on holiday and his weakness for cheese
33:20 Red wine vacuum pump
35:00 Jon and Sean Lock did a travel show where they were cowboys
37:00 Jon once holidayed with (near) Ross Kemp
39:21 Jon inadvertently had lunch with Colin Firth
40:11 Making our descent and the quick fire round
#AlanCarr #LifesABeach #JonRichardson #ComedyPodcast #TravelStories #WaterlooRoad #FunnyPodcast #BritishComedians #travelpodcast
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S9 EP40: Jon Richardson (00:46:37)
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant comedian - Jon Richardson.
Enjoy!
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Thanks, Alan.
xx
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S9 EP39: Dita Von Teese (Video Edition) (00:42:45)
Burlesque icon Dita Von Teese joins Alan Carr to talk vintage holidays, Parisian life, a Caribbean romance and seduction secrets. Plus, nipple-clamps vs tassels, a swingers’ cruise, and getting Alan a bit flustered…
See Dita perform: https://dita.net/shows/
00:00 Intro
00:45 Does Dita relax on holiday?
01:27 Ideas during dental work
02:00 Alan getting flustered over Dita
03:00 Goodwood revival and vintage clothes
04:00 Foxes and Alan’s dogs
05:04 Dita’s first holiday memory in Michigan Mackinac Island
06:40 Dita’s holiday romance in the Caribbean
08:00 Dita’s luggage - nipple clamps? Desire Cruise and swingers
11:08 Can Alan come?
12:00 DIta’s Nocturnalle show and dates
15:00 Living in Paris and performing at Crazy Horse
15:45 Speaking French
17:01 Dita’s Parisian hidden gem and having her phone stolen
18:45 Dita’s favourite drink a simple martini or Mezcal
19:30 No to street food and the horse sashimi
21:00 Does Dita complain?
22:04 Iron fist, velvet glove.
23:00 The man who tried to lick Dita’s shoes and Alan’s old landlady
25:16 Holidaying with Christian Louboutin.
26:52 Robbie Williams date
28:45 Alan asks Dita for seduction tips
30:50 Dita’s amazing skin and her habits
31:54 Nocturnalle at Edinburgh Playhouse and Alan’s ghost story
34:10 Starting our descent - the quick fire round
36:00 BONUS CLIP - Beyonce and the Partition video
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S9 EP39: Dita Von Teese (00:42:52)
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant model, actress, and burlesque dancer - Dita Von Teese.
Dita joined me straight from appearing at the Goodwood Revival, the vintage experience in Sussex.
Enjoy!
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Thanks, Alan.
xx
‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!!
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S9 EP38: Stacey Solomon & Joe Swash (Video Edition) (00:38:08)
Alan welcomes the brilliant Stacey Solomon & Joe Swash to Life’s A Beach! 🌴
From family skiing trips gone wrong to a disastrous caravanning holiday in the Isle of Skye, Stacey and Joe share their funniest (and most chaotic) travel stories. They reminisce about their holiday romance, talk about why they love staycations, and reveal what it’s really like filming their hit show Stacey & Joe. Expect tales of stolen pedalos, Joe in a sarong, stinky suitcases, and even Alan’s Ibiza misadventure.
Plus, a sneak peek at the brand-new series of Stacey & Joe.
00:00 Intro
00:42 When Alan and Stacey last met and the piece of wood
02:25 Ben Shepard at This Morning
03:25 Stacey and Alan camped as kids, Joe’s dad was a taxi driver
04:30 Alan’s earliest memory
05:01 Joe loves Australia
05:26 Stacey and Joe love LA
06:30 Stacey and Joe taking the family skiing, getting stuck in Paris
07:10 Joe and Stacey taking the family disastrous caravanning in Isle of Skye in January
09:31 What it’s like filming their TV show Stacey & Joe
10:56 Joe & Stacey holiday romance
11:18 Joe on Falaraky Uncut
13:30 Alan in Ibiza with his blind friend
14:40 Stacey stole a pedalo
15:33 Joe meeting Rio Ferdinand in Abu Dhabi
17:00 Why Joe and Stacey do staycations
18:20 Stacey in Lake Como
19:36 Family holiday in Turkey
21:57 Do Stacey and Joe complain? Joe is like Alan!
23:17 Joe in a sarong, Stacey thinks it’s so wrong!
24:25 Joe’s stinky suitcase
25:32 Travel pet peeves - muszak, queuing and missing Whitney Houston
29:07 New series of Stacey & Joe what do expect, dog update, bees and gym
30:48 Starting our descent and the quick-fire round
#StaceySolomon #JoeSwash #LifesABeachPodcast #AlanCarr #FamilyTravel #TravelFails #Staycation #ComedyPodcast #HolidayStories #Caravanning
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