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Liz Jones's Diary
by Mail+
For 20 years she’s been Britain’s most unfiltered columnist. Now Liz Jones has an equally outrageous podcast as she and her best friend Nic dissect her weekly diary and delve into the archives to relive the bust-ups, betrayals…and bullets
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In which Liz goes on a break
Liz and Nic are both going on holiday so the podcast is taking a break. But never fear, the pair are here this week with some of their best moments from the last few hundred episodes. Think men, fashion, animals and (sadly for Nic) Liz singing her heart out. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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In which Liz longs for London
Liz has found a new heroine in the Lionesses' goalkeeper Mary Earps while Nic is trying to transform herself into Davina McCall. Liz is making a pros and cons list for moving back to London, and inspired by her magazine cover at 78, the pair look back to Liz’s interview with Dame Helen Mirren.…
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In which Liz enters house-hunting hell
Liz is looking forward to her mini break with Mini the dog, and Nic's looking forward to lighting Liz's expensive candles and using all her beauty products while she's house sitting. The pair look back to Liz's ill-fated trip to Glastonbury but Liz might have to dust off her old tent if she…
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In which Liz finds the love of her life
Liz finds a new movie about a female writer whose husband dislikes her writing all too familiar. Nic, after hearing from two psychics that she’s ‘let herself go’, has picked up a new hobby that she hopes will bring her mojo back. Time for her to bust out her boas! Plus, Liz explains why actually,...
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In which Liz plans for a wedding
Liz and Nic are transported back to their childhoods by a book about the writing of Black Beauty, but is the way we treat animals now any better than in the Victorian era? Liz has found the perfect dress for a wedding, but who should she take with her? Plus, Liz receives some sage relationship...
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In which Liz receives a VIP invitation
Liz and Nic are celebrating the ultimate break-up song after hearing about Sinéad O’Connor’s death, plus the pair give their review of the Oppenheimer film (Nic still thinks they should have seen Barbie instead). Liz has a VIP invite, but is it really VIP if you’re filling a ‘slot’? Plus the pair...
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In which Liz faces up to her past
The pair are talking about Jane Birkin after news of her death this week, but Liz isn’t sure she’d be happy with all the obituaries naming the Birkin Bag as her legacy. Meanwhile, Nic’s been to see the new Mission Impossible film and can’t stop thinking about being in a Tom Cruise sandwich, and a...
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In which Liz has a painful flashback
Liz is ready to have the final word on the disastrous date with her ex-husband. Plus the pair have an update on Mini puppy’s cancer diagnosis and Liz remembers the time she resorted to throwing a rock over Brigitte Bardot’s wall to secure an interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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In which Liz views a not-so-des res
In honour of Pride this weekend, Nic dives into a book written by a straight trans couple, offering a unique perspective intro a life so different to her own. Liz takes a look at her own struggles with her invisible disability: deafness. She looks back at the impactful performance of a deaf…
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In which Liz grieves for her former self
Liz has been shopping and as well an oversized blazer and a Dries van Noten t-shirt she’s picked up a few pearls of shopping wisdom to share. Nic has discovered she has at least one thing in common with Jennifer Aniston, and reader Alex thinks Liz needs to see a psychic. Plus, Liz has had Botox…
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In which Liz makes an indecent proposal
After the terrible news from Nottingham, Liz and Nic are reminded of the amazing power of dogs to help people struggling with grief. Plus, Nic becomes an influencer (look out Kim Kardashian) and Liz sends a very risky text to David 1.0. If you'd like to contact Debbie, the oracle card reader, for…
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In which Liz reaches her boiling point
Liz, once again, finds modern media shocking while watching Johnny Depp’s daughter star in a new series she finds problematic (to say the least). Nic helps Liz find out what ’Turkey teeth’ are before looking back at Liz’ column about the housing market that’s still all too relevant today. See...
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In which Liz makes an emotional journey
Liz finally brings Gracie home this week, but she’s backed herself into a corner (literally and metaphorically) whilst doing it. Nic has been called out by a listener over something she said in last week’s episode, and the pair look back to a very prophetic interview with Holly Willoughby in…
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In which Liz is left in sudden shock
After last week’s news about Gracie, lots have listeners have been in touch but the pair have been trying to distract themselves; Liz with a book about troubled famous people and Nic with the new Barbie trailer (she’s a convert). Plus Liz looks back at the time she went to Marbella with the TOWIE...
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In which Liz clutches on to hope
Liz and Nic have some very sad news to share this week and listeners are getting a double bill of the column because it wouldn’t be fair to keep everyone guessing. But some things never change, and Liz has still had a ‘Miranda Priestly’ moment this week (people in Yorkshire need better taste and…
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In which Liz tries to arrange a getaway
The pair are getting excited for Eurovision this weekend - Liz will be looking out for her friend Rylan but Nic misses Terry Wogan. It’s reminded Liz of the time she went to the opening of Mama Mia. The Party! in Stockholm and was told by her editor to make her review ‘more joyful’. Plus, Liz is...
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In which Liz ponders a sunshine break
Liz and Nic have finished watching Married at First Sight Australia, and discuss just how much reality TV can teach us about our own lives. Liz is planning a possible mini-break, but which David has she invited to go with her? Plus, with the Coronation coming up, Liz looks back to her interview...
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In which Liz house-hunts in her old hood
Liz has come to a realisation this week, that her two great loves are horse… and Janice Dickinson. Nic has had enough of AI getting into every part of our lives which reminds Liz of the time she went to a Stanley Kubrick exhibition at the Design Museum. Plus, Liz has made a decision about White...
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In which Liz is distracted on her date
This week Liz has her date with White Ferrari Man, but an email about her ex-husband threatens to ruin it all. The pair have been watching Obsession, a remake of Josephine Hart’s novel, Damage, and Liz is convinced her latest book is both more groundbreaking and MUCH sexier. Plus, a reader gets…
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In which Liz longs to feel joy again
Liz is devastated that Meghan won’t be coming to the Coronation next month (but is wondering if she should maybe go in her place). Nic thinks joining Rock Choir might cheer Liz up a bit, but the suggestion doesn’t go down well. Plus, after the news of Mary Quant's death, the pair look back to Liz...
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In which Liz goes for an upgrade
Liz has been reading a new book about anorexia, and is amazed by how similar the author’s experience is to her own. Plus, this week Liz took her unexpected gift in for an upgrade, but what does this mean for the man who sent it to her? And Nic is delighted when a reader compliments her singing.…
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In which Liz gets a surprise delivery
Nic has had an erotic experience (relating to Keanu Reeves and some nunchucks) and Liz has been fascinated by the Gwyneth Paltrow trial - which has made her think of the time she met the woman herself, and worked out what her company GOOP is named for. Plus, Liz has received an unexpected gift in...
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In which Liz (reluctantly) arranges a date
Liz and Nic are thinking about reality TV this week, after watching a documentary about Love Island’s Georgia Harrison and revenge porn - and it reminds Liz of her time in the Big Brother House. Plus, Liz has reluctantly agreed to a date with White Ferrari Guy, it is he trying to put her down...
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In which Liz seeks celestial solace
Liz is looking to the Northern Lights to soothe her troubles, but which way is she supposed to face?! The pair have finally found a man they both fancy, but only Liz has spent the night with him (he thanked her for her support after!) Plus, lots of readers have been in touch with advice and…
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In which Liz feels that she can’t go on
Liz has not quite perfected her ‘gracious loser face’ after a disappointment at an awards ceremony, but it’s reminded her of her brush with Hollywood royalty 20 years ago at the Oscars. Nic’s been watching a new George Michale documentary, and wondering why we think celebrities owe us any of…
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In which Liz’s stress takes its toll
Liz and Nic consider ageism, the dumbest bigotry of all. Maybe it’s time women embrace the term ‘hag’. Some good news – Liz is no longer homeless! And in preparation for London Fashion Week, the pair look back at Liz’s column from LFW 2012. Spoilers – Liz wasn’t impressed. See...
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In which Liz hugs her collies even closer
Both Liz and Nic have been to the cinema this week - but not together, Liz’s tastes are too high-brow for Nic. Liz is getting worries about Gracie (the collie) and Nic is manifesting a better future. Plus the pair delve into the podcast reviews and some listeners have not held back with their...
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In which Liz’s anxiety hits the roof (again)
Nic has been to see the new Magic Mike film, and even her mother sitting next to her in the cinema didn’t ruin her enjoyment. Liz has had a terrible Tuesday (she can never return to York after that!) and the pair look back at Liz’s interview with the beautiful Raquel Welch. Plus Liz is convinced...
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In which Liz’s reflection gets her down
Liz is marking the passing of Burt Bacharach by performing some his greatest hits on the podcast and Nic is wondering if she can disguise one of the collies as a beagle. Liz is reminded of her interview with Imran Khan after the Pakistan earthquake in 2005, and the pair receive a very mansplain-y...
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In which curiosity gets the better of Liz
Liz and Nic are getting excited for the final episode of Happy Valley, but why can’t female leads be complicated and unpleasant just like men? Liz has given in to temptation and asked David 2.0 for a ‘quick’ drink, but is he really worth her time? Plus the pair have received a lot of post this...
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In which Liz commits a cardinal sin
This week’s podcast is dedicated to Madonna - finally an artist Liz and Nic both love! Liz has committed a beauty faux pas and its made her wonder about all the things she’s done just because the beauty industry (Vogue) told her too. Plus, Liz receives a rather insulting letter in the post. See...
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In which Liz decides men don’t deserve her
ITV have announced a ‘mature’ version of Love Island and Liz and Nic BOTH want to be on the show - Liz is planning to wow the boys with her antidotes, Nic’s hoping her bikinis will win them over. Liz is still catnip for men (she has three after her at this very moment) but wants to know why any…
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In which an admirer angles for a visit
It’s Nic’s birthday so the pair are in a celebratory mood - helped along by a bit of Champagne. Liz is fending off yet another of her many admirers but Nic’s got her aim set higher, Channing Tatum to be precise. Plus with only a few tickets left for Liz’s talk, Liz has some suggestions for the...
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In which Liz decides: no more unsuitable men
Liz and Nic have been hooked by the latest revelations from Prince Harry, and it’s reminded Liz of her own troubled sibling relationship. Nic’s not had a great start to 2023 but she’s still adamant it’s going to be her year. The pair look back on the fabulous life and even more fabulous character...
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In which Liz chases a happier ending
It’s almost New Year’s Eve and Liz is making plans for something different in 2023 (but not in a ‘new year, new you’ kind of way). Nic is adamant that next year really is going to be their year, but Liz has heard it all before. Plus the pair look back to a disastrous NYE party with the Ex - at...
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In which it’s Christmas!
Liz and Nic are full of the joys of the season in this special festive episode of the podcast - well, except when Liz has a run-in with the delivery man. The pair have been to see Rod Stewart in concert and Nic’s decided he’s ‘a pucker geezer’. Plus lots of readers' letters. If you’d like to see...
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In which Liz has a case of cavity emptor
Liz and Nic are in a celebratory mood after getting another award nomination (they’re very high-brow don’t you know!) Liz is empathising with Meghan after the revelations in the latest Netflix documentaries but Nic’s more interested in all the ‘action’ going on in the new adaptation of Lady...
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In which an admirer makes contact
Liz and Nic debrief after watching the new Meghan and Harry documentary - so far, no one is impressed. Liz takes the opportunity to look back at the article she wrote about Meghan writing motivational messages on bananas for sex workers. Plus, an illustration of how stupid men are when Liz has an...
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In which an old photo stirs memories
Liz and Nic react to the racism row rocking the Palace, and get excited about the first trailer for Harry and Meghan’s new documentary. Liz has been sent an old school photograph, and seeing younger versions of herself and her sister has brought up some bad memories. Plus, all the football’s…
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In which Liz finds an (almost) dream home
Liz has moved on from ‘standing in her knowing’ and this week is ‘sitting in her authenticity’ - but it’s not helped her find a place for her and the collies to stay for Christmas. Nic’s indulging in her guilty pleasures (chips dipped in butter anyone?) plus the pair have been supporting a…
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In which Liz faces an uncertain future
Liz has had ENOUGH of Matt Hancock on I’m a Celebrity and Nic’s been distracted by Harry Styles’s ‘front bottom’. Liz has received an unwanted email, despite the best efforts of her IT department (aka Nic) and it’s not even the worst thing to happen to her this week. Plus Liz has been reminded of...
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In which Liz yearns for her old London life
Liz is copying Meghan again and ‘standing in her knowing’ this week. Everyone and everything is getting on Nic’s nerves including the new season of The Crown. Plus, Liz is looking back at the time she interviewed Boy George, and he revealed something he might now regret saying. See...
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In which Liz recalls her biggest turn-offs
Liz has been to the doctor to figure out how old she really is - apparently, facelifts and Sisley face creams don’t count. Nic has been reading a celebrity memoir and it’s just proved that being famous will never make you happy. Liz has been wondering if she would date herself and has a list of...
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In which the energy crisis hits home
Liz and Nic are getting into the Halloween spirit this week by sharing their own encounters with the supernatural. The cold reality of the cost of living crisis has hit home for Liz, plus a survey about the benefits of dating younger men has made Liz look back at her marriage to her (much…
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In which Liz revisits the men in her life
Liz has been sent an unexpected gift from New York, and luckily this time it’s NOT from a man. Nic has been to see Comedian Tom Allen, but almost didn’t make it due to a run-in with a curry. The pair are celebrating 40 years of You Magazine and Liz is looking back at all the men she’s dated. Plus…
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In which Liz is berated by the Rock Star
Liz and Nic are taking themselves on a virtual trip to Paris this week - via the North York Moors and Albert Square! Liz is in trouble with the Rock Star after her antics in last week’s column, and the pair are totting up all the money Liz has ever spent on fashion - was really worth it? See...
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In which Liz is turfed out on the street
Liz and Nic are celebrating breaking the 1 million listens mark this week and Nic has an idea of how they should celebrate! Nic went to watch the film Don’t worry Darling and the pair give their take on ‘spit-gate’. Liz wants listeners to know her life as an award-winning journalist isn’t all...
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In which Liz is torn between two men
Liz is nostalgic for the days Boris Johnson was Prime Minister after watching This England but Nic has a bone to pick with his former Chancellor. The pair are looking back at the time Liz took on Topshop’s Philip Green, and he took her discount card away. And Liz is stuck between two guys and is...
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In which Liz has a birthday date
Liz is picking a fight with Prada this week after they brought back super-skinny models to their runway but she’s sticking up for Holly Willoughby over Queuegate. Nic’s getting a little witch-y but will her new skills finally help her block white pepper guy from Liz’s life? The pair look back at...
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In which Liz looks back on her life in fashion
Liz spent a night in the queue to see the late Queen lying in state - and made a new friend along the way. She’s also been thinking about the impact fashion has had on her life - both positive and negative - and looking back to the time she went to a fashion show in Versailles. Nic has been…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
For 20 years she’s been Britain’s most unfiltered columnist. Now Liz Jones has an equally outrageous podcast as she and her best friend Nic dissect her weekly diary and delve into the archives to relive the bust-ups, betrayals…and bullets
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For 20 years she’s been Britain’s most unfiltered columnist. Now Liz Jones has an equally outrageous podcast as she and her best friend Nic dissect her weekly diary and delve into the archives to relive the bust-ups, betrayals…and bullets
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