Michelle Eagleton - on Joan Collins, David Attenborough and a career in acting and journalism

Michelle Eagleton has interviewed some of the most famous people on the planet - Dame Joan Collins gave her make-up advice, while 80s pop phenomenon Bros sang an impromptu jingle for her show.But she reveals that an interview with Sir David Attenborough when she was starting out still haunts her… If you’re a journalist, you may want to sit down when you hear that part of the podcast!“I think it lasted 5 minutes and I was ushered out of his house,” she said as she ignored the “boring” wildlife bit and wanted instead to concentrate on how great his brother Richard was and Jurassic Park….Starting out as an actor on major television shows, including Corrie, Heartbeat and Children’s Ward, she moved into entertainment journalism, via The University of Salford and MediaCity.We talk about her journey, how she was told to have lessons to try and lose her accent early in her career, and how proud she is of being a Northerner.Today’s podcast is a must listen show for showbiz gossip and career advice.You’ll also catch Michelle on her own podcasts and red carpets across the country.#Showbiz #JoanCollins #DavidAttenborough #JurassicPark #JurassicWorld #Bros #Salford #MediaCity #CoronationStreet #Corrie #Heartbeat  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.