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Gary Williams In Conversation
by Gary Williams
Singer and broadcaster Gary Williams chats with musical movers and shakers. Star of the West End’s “Rat Pack”, Gary Williams has performed worldwide, from the BBC Concert Orchestra to the Melbourne Symphony, Bestival to Buckingham Palace. He wrote the performers’ bible ‘Cabaret Secrets’, recorded at Abbey Road and was profiled in the Sunday Times' ‘Fame and Fortune’ section. He has presented four original Podcasts, and shows for BBC Radio 2, The Wireless and Jazz FM.
Episodes
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Are All Entertainers Needy Egomaniacs?
Today we answer the question that the husbands, wives and significant others of singers and actors have been asking themselves for decades: Are all entertainers needy egomaniacs? I'm delighted to bring together two stellar performers: Anna-Jane Casey, one of the UK's most successful and beloved...
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Singer Shane Hampsheir talks about thriving in lockdown
Singer Shane Hampsheir opens up about coping with Covid in the UK and how he is keeping his voice in trim and his fans happy.
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Are cruise ships safe now? Travelling and entertaining on the MSC Grandiosa during Covid with Karl Lornie
Is cruising safe now? Are cruise ships actually safer than being on land? Karl Lornie from tribute band Beatles Celebration is performing on the MSC Grandiosa and tells us what it’s like cruising and working on a cruise ship during the Covid-19 pandemic. We talk about the safety measures on…
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Singer Christina Bianco talks openly about life in lockdown
I last interviewed Christina Bianco in Edinburgh back in 2014. As you can tell, I am a big fan. Her singular voice and comedic charm have brought audiences around the world to their feet. Bianco captured international acclaim as a YouTube sensation with her ‘diva’ impression videos, gaining over…
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West End star Anna-Jane Casey talks openly about coping with lockdown
West End star Anna-Jane Casey talks about surviving during lockdown in this very candid interview. Singer, dancer, actor Anna-Jane Casey has began her career in Cats at 16 and went on to perform in numerous shows including West Side Story, Sunday in the Park With George, Mack and Mabel, Spamalot,...
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Prints for India's Sam Beech talks about helping victims of Covid 19
The lockdown implemented in India as a result of Covid-19 created a humanitarian crisis overnight, with millions of day labourers and migrant workers suddenly trapped with no resources or income. Many fear starvation above contracting the virus. Prints for India is a limited-time photographic…
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Pianist Eric Yves Garcia talks openly about Covid 19 and living in New York
Eric Yves Garcia is a New York based singer, pianist, writer and actor. The Wall Street Journal described his shows as “... Incredibly moving and very funny—often both at the same time." He's performed his cabaret in New York, London, Paris and beyond. We talk about how we are coping with the...
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MAD fundraiser Melanie Tranter on the impact of the Covid 19 on performers
The Make A Difference Trust (trading as TheatreMAD) was founded in 2008 by Melanie Tranter, David Pendlebury and Julian Bird, establishing the first official stand-alone Charity to coordinate the theatre community’s fundraising and grant making for HIV and AIDS. In recognition of the theatre...
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CBSO Chief Exec Stephen Maddock talks openly about the impact of Covid 19
CBSO Chief Exec Stephen Maddock talks openly about the impact of Covid 19 on the CBSO and orchestra throughout the world.
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Ventriloquist Gary Hunter talk about Covid on cruise ships
Ventriloquist Gary Hunter talk about Covid on cruise ships. He’s been performing professionally since 1975, when he boarded his first cruise ship in the port of Miami. Hundreds of cruises later with stops in over 165 countries he has visited some of the most famous sites in the world, all because...
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West End star Jacqui Scott on the impact Covid 19 and cruise ships
West End star Jacqui Scott on the impact Covid 19 on entertainers and especially cruise ships. At the age of fifteen Jacqui Scott became the youngest winner of the first ever BBC talent show Rising Stars. This led to her own series for the BBC, performances for the Royal Family including three...
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Clemmie Haynes from the Crazy Coqs on coping with the Covid 19 in London
Clemmie Haynes from the Crazy Coqs on coping with the Covid 19 in London and the inpact on the cabaret scene.
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Musician Harry The Piano talks openly about coping with lockdown
Musician Harry The Piano talks openly about coping with lockdown. Harry has earned a reputation as one of the most gifted improvising pianists in the world and promises his audiences any tune in any style at the drop of a hat. His shows have taken him from the Moulin Rouge, to the Royal Albert…
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Singer Peter Grant talks opening about his career and life in lockdown
Singer Peter Grant talks opening about his career and life in lockdown with Covid 19. At 17, Peter Grant recorded his first album 'New Vintage' and entered at no. 8 in the UK Albums Chart. After chat show appearances with Michael Parkinson, Davina McCall and GMTV it went gold. Since then has has...
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Theatre Digs Booker founder Phil Barley on the impact of Covid 19
Theatre Digs Booker founder Phil Barley on the impact of Covid 19. After working as an actor in musical theatre productions like Beauty and the Beast, Singin’ in the Rain, and The Rat Pack, Phil Barley founded TheatreDigsBooker.com - the UK’s number one Theatre Accommodation website.
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Juggler Pete Matthews talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown
Juggler Pete Matthews talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown. Widely recognised as the UK’s Premier Comedy Juggler, Pete’s early career kick started in 1990 with TV appearances on “Barrymore” and “You Bet!” He blends high energy comedy and technical skill to create an unforgettable…
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Photographer Ian Weldon talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown
Photographer Ian Weldon talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown. He has made his name as a wedding photographer – but in a very particular style, breaking traditions by employing his discipline as a documentary photographer. In 2019 he had a solo exhibition at the Martin Parr Foundation…
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Singer Carl Draper talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown
Singer Carl Draper talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown. Carl is a singer-songwriter based in New York. Theatre credits include Kiss Me Kate (Shakespeare Theatre Company), Oklahoma! (Paramount Theatre Aurora), Carousel (Lyric Opera of Chicago), West Side Story (Drury Lane Oakbrook...
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Singer Glenn Macnamara talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown
Singer Glenn Macnamara talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown. Scottish born Glenn Macnamara has performed in front of royalty at Hampton Court Palace, sung at The Dorchester and Savoy hotels, Ronnie Scott's and Birdland Jazz Club in New York. He has shared a stage with Sinatra’s...
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Producer Mark Halliday talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown
Producer Mark Halliday talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown. I first met Mark on tour with The Rat Pack. After a stint in the West End's Jersey Boys, he carved out a new career as a producer of shows. Now, his company presents 100s of shows every day including tributes to Dusty...
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Vocal coach Richard Halton talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown
Vocal coach Richard Halton talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown. Richard has played the title role in The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London and Ravenal in Showboat, which he performed for nearly two years on national tour and twice at The London Palladium. He now...
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Producer Libby Battaglia talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown
Producer Libby Battaglia talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown. Libby was one of the first agents to book me for large cruise ships. Nowadays she creates and produces remarkable public art projects by collaborating with some of the world's leading lighting designers, engineers,...
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Fixer and journalist Ravi Mishra talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown
Fixer and journalist Ravi Mishra talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown. Ravi's clients include National Geographic, The New York Times, TIME, APT (American Public Television), NBC Universal, Channel 4, Vice on HBO, Al Jazeera, Der Spiegel, Getty Images, Associated Press, The Sydney...
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Big band leader Joe Pettitt talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown
Bass player, teacher and big-band leader Joe Pettitt talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown. Joe has worked with the Ronnie Scott's Big Band, the John Wilson Orchestra, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and South Bank Symphony Orchestra. If that wasn't enough he's also travels...
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Stride pianist Judy Carmichael talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown
Stride pianist Judy Carmichael talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown. Judy is a Grammy nominated American jazz pianist who hosts her own nationally syndicated radio show in the States. The London Times called her “a player of extraordinary accomplishment who has made stride piano...
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Singer, comedian, actor Allan Stewart talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown
Singer, comedian, actor Allan Stewart talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown. Allan has appeared in numerous pantomimes throughout the UK but for the last 20 years he has topped the bill in pantomime at the Kings Theatre Edinburgh. He performed lead roles in the West End and on TV he…
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Magician Hector Ruiz talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown
Magician Hector Ruiz talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown. Hector has performed on numerous TV shows, such as “Le Plus Grand Cabaret du Monde” (Paris,France), “O domingao do Faustao” (Brazil) and “Penn and Teller’s Fool Us!” (Las Vegas, USA). When not on TV, he brings his beautiful…
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Producer Justin Stucey talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown
Producer Justin Stucey talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown. An adventure-filled career path has led Event Producer Justin Stucey around the globe to learn and work with organisations like Santa Fe Opera, MTV, Princess Cruises, BMW Americas and more.
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Comedian Brian Conley talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown
Comedian Brian Conley talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown. Over his 40 year career Brian has presented the Royal Variety Performance eight times, starred in multiple award-winning television sitcoms and in the West End, he has played the lead role in musicals such as Me and My Girl,...
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Singer songwriter Jon Nickoll talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown
Singer songwriter Jon Nickoll talks openly about coping with Covid 19 lockdown. Jon went from busking on street-corners to being the youngest ever resident musician at The Savoy Hotel. He's a singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist. He's made countless radio, TV and film appearances. He's...
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In Conversation with Christopher Biggins
Christopher Biggins has appeared in the West End show Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and on British television classics like Porridge and Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em but he's probably best known for his work as a presenter for shows like On Safari and Surprise Surprise with Cilla Black. He's gone from…
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In Conversation with Jeffrey Archer
P is for Penthouse. That’s where I found Jeffrey Archer, in his famous penthouse apartment on the Thames flanked by his Monet, Lowry and Picassos. He welcomed me into his home to record an interview for my In Conversation podcast. It’s like Desert Island Discs only I get to ask the questions.…
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In Conversation with Hannah Waddingham
Hannah Waddingham has been nominated for three Olivier Wards, wowed the critics in shows like Spamalot, A Little Night Music and the Wizard of Oz. You may have seen her on television in Benidorn, Miss Marple and recently the Game of Thrones. One critic said she has “slender legs, perfect pitch…
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In Conversation with Jay Rayner
Jay Rayner is an award-winning writer, journalist and broadcaster. He writes about crime, politics, the arts and fashion but he first love is food and fortunately for him he's the restaurant critic for The Observer. You might have seen him on Masterchef, Eating with the Enemy, and Channel 4's...
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In Conversation with Bobby Crush
Bobby Crush made it big in 1972 when he won six appearances on the ITV talent show, Opportunity Knocks. He won the Variety Club's award for 'Best New Artist' and starred at the London Palladium alongside Jack Jones, Vic Damone and Julie Andrews. Since then he's toured all over the world, won two...
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In Conversation with Jonathan Nickoll
Jonathan Nickoll went from busking on street-corners to being the youngest ever resident musician at The Savoy Hotel. He's a singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist. He's made countless radio, TV and film appearances. He's performed for President Bill Clinton, hung out with Sex Pistols, sung…
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In Conversation with David Knight
David Knight is a hypnotist with over twenty-five years experience and five-thousand shows to his credit. He's worked in forty-eight Countries around the world and has hypnotised over 50,000 volunteers and counting. I interviewed David right after he'd brought me out of a hypnotic trance. We...
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In Conversation with Matt Ford
Matt Ford is an award-winning vocalist performing for big bands and orchestras like the Halle, the Philharmonia, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and John Wilson's fabulous orchestra as seen at The Proms. He is widely regarded as the finest big band singer in the UK with numerous albums to his…
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In Conversation with West End Star, Anna Jane Casey
Anna Jane Casey is as much a fixture in London's West End as The Groucho Club and the Angus Steakhouse. She made her West End debut at just 16 years old as Rumpleteazer in Cats and since then she's performed in Grease, Starlight Express, On Your Toes, Mack and Mable, Chicago, Spamalot, Billy...
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In Conversation with Guy Barker
Guy Barker comes from true showbiz stock – his mum is an actress and his dad was a stuntman. He's recognised as one of the UK's finest trumpet players and has worked with such varied names as Wham, Erasure, Kajagoogoo, Sammy Davis, Liza Minelli, Gill Evans, Clare Teal, Quincy Jones, George Benson...
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In Conversation with Michael Feinstein
Michael Feinstein is an author, archivist, singer and conductor. Since his close working relationship with Ira Gershwin he's become well established as the world's ambassador for the Great American Songbook. His albums have gone platinum and he's been nominated for five Grammy Awards. In this...
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In Conversation with Lorna Dallas
Lorna Dallas has performed for every member of the British Royal Family. She's worked with The Metropolitan Opera, Bob Hope and Barry Manilow for which she was nominated for an Emmy. She came to London to star in the revival of Showboat with Cleo Laine and remained here to star in The King and I,...
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In Conversation with Chris Dean
Chris Dean began his career as a boy soldier in the Household Cavalry. His first job as a freelance musician was playing lead trombone at the London Palladium so after he joined the Syd Lawrence Orchestra and he's been running the band for the last twenty years. He's recorded on numerous film...
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In Conversation with chef, Andrew Pern
Andrew Pern is a largely self-taught chef whose hearty northern dishes have been influenced by Paul Heathcote, Raymond Blanc and Marco Pierre White. People come from far and wide to eat at his Michelin starred restaurant The Star Inn at Harome. As well as the local farmers, his happy customers...
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In Conversation with Judy Carmichael
Judy Carmichael is a Grammy nominated American jazz pianist who hosts her own nationally syndicated radio show in the States. She's become something of an expert at stride piano so much so that the London Times called her “a player of extraordinary accomplishment who has made stride piano…
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In Conversation with Richard Shelton
Richard Shelton is an actor and singer probably best known for playing the charmingly murderous role of Dr Adam Forsythe in Emmerdale. He also won 'Best Actor in a Leading Role' for his portrayal of Frank Sinatra the West End show Rat Pack Confidential and you also might have seen him in the West...
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In Conversation with producer Mike Vernon
Mike Vernon is a legendary name in British blues. He produced John Mayall's groundbreaking 'Beano' album 'Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton', Albatross with Peter Green and very early Fleetwood Mac. He later diversified with names like Level 42, David Bowie, Focus and Olli Brown. In this interview…
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In Conversation with Jeremy King OBE
In 2014 Jeremy King, was awarded an OBE and is quite rightly hailed as one of the country's most successful restaurateurs. With his business partner Chris Corbin he's been responsible for Le Caprice, the Ivy, Brasserie Zedel, and the Wolseley - officially the most successful restaurant London has...
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In Conversation with Kevin Kennedy
As a singer with his own band, Kevin Kennedy has toured all over the world, winning a gold disc along the way and a lot of fans, including Simon Cowell. But he is best known as an actor and for playing the role of Curly Watts in Coronation street for 20 years. After successfully battling alcohol...
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In Conversation with Pete Matthews
With his infectious enthusiasm, his rapid-fire wit and highly skilled juggling, Pete Matthews will no doubt change your opinion of jugglers. Widely recognised as the UK’s Premier Comedy Juggler, Pete’s early career kick started in 1990 with TV appearances on “Barrymore” and “You Bet!” He blends...
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Singer and broadcaster Gary Williams chats with musical movers and shakers. Star of the West End’s “Rat Pack”, Gary Williams has performed worldwide, from the BBC Concert Orchestra to the Melbourne Symphony, Bestival to Buckingham Palace. He wrote the performers’ bible ‘Cabaret Secrets’, recorded at Abbey Road and was profiled in the Sunday Times' ‘Fame and Fortune’ section. He has presented four original Podcasts, and shows for BBC Radio 2, The Wireless and Jazz FM.
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