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With Guest Wendi Peters
Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Wendi PetersOn this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are so happy to be joined by the irrepressible Wendi Peters. Known and loved by many for her portrayal of Cilla Battersby-Brown in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street, she also appeared in BBC Doctors as Dr Nina Bulsara and of course in countless other productions, both on TV and on stage.Elisabeth and Wendi talk about being shouted at in the street, the stress of participating on Master Chef, jumping out of helicopters, Wendi’s love for musical theatre and about how hard it actually is to sing off-key.Wendi is currently on stage in Glorious! as Florence Foster Jenkins, the American Socialite who was dubbed ‘the worst singer in the world’.You can still see Wendi at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester until the 30th of March. For tickets, click here. New CSFTS News! You can now join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/chickensoappodcast/Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: [email protected] the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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With Guest Kiruna Stamell
Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Kiruna StamellOn this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are delighted to welcome the clever, witty, and endlessly inspiring Kiruna Stamell. Best known to fans of Doctors as receptionist Kirsty Miller, Kiruna has had a long and varied career spanning comedy, contemporary and classical theatre, dance, and even a debut in Moulin Rouge. Elisabeth and Kiruna talk about finding her people after moving to Britain in the noughties, taking on the Brummie accent, tackling social anxiety, and being a passionate disability activist. There’s also a cigar-smoking abbess, a memorable first date, and a certain upcoming series she might just be in…You can follow Kiruna on Instagram @kirunastamell - and beautiful Luna on her very own Instagram account, lunathelovelyrescueNew CSFTS News! You can now join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/chickensoappodcast/Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: [email protected] the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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With Guest Philip Ralph
Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Philip RalphOn this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are honoured to be joined by the immensely talented writer (and recovering actor) Philip Ralph, who wrote no less than 73 episodes of Doctors in the 19 years he worked on the show, winning numerous Soap and RTS Awards along the way. Elisabeth and Philip talk about tensing up in front of the camera, what set Doctors apart, the crisis in the TV industry and the problem with Magical Thinking. Phil’s play DEEP CUT, about the death of Private Cheryl James at the Deep Cut barracks in Surrey, received rave reviews and was adapted as a play for Radio 4.You can follow Philip on Twitter/ X here: X.com/PhilipRalph9New CSFTS News! You can now join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/chickensoappodcast/Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: [email protected] the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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With Guest Dex Lee
Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Dex LeeOn this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are joined by the delectable and charming Dex Lee, who played the role of Bear Sylvester on BBC Doctors for five years - and was repeatedly nominated for Best Day Time Star at the British Soap Awards. Dex joins us from his dressing room in the West End, where he is currently starring in the musical Moulin Rouge as Toulouse-Lautrec.Elisabeth and Dex talk about performing for a live audience again, auditioning for Doctors in his shorts and the importance of counting your blessings.For tickets for Moulin Rouge, go here: https://moulinrougemusical.co.uk/You can follow Dex on InstagramNew CSFTS News! You can now join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/chickensoappodcast/Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: [email protected] the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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With Guest Jan Pearson (Karen Hollins, Doctors)
Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Jan Pearson (Karen Hollins, Doctors)On this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are honoured to be joined by the woman who gave us one of Doctors’ most beloved characters—Karen Hollins. From 2009 to 2023, Jan Pearson made us laugh and cry, and ultimately delivered one of the best soap exits of all time.With over 1,881 episodes under her belt (we thank you, Jan!), she brought heart, humour, and an unshakable authenticity to the role—earning a British Soap Award for Best On-Screen Partnership with Chris Walker (Rob Hollins).Elisabeth and Jan dive into the journey from nearly turning down the job to staying for 14 years, the chaos and comedy of remembering lines (or not), and the art of making things work when they absolutely shouldn’t. They also chat about being a character’s gatekeeper, the perils of surgical gloves, and, of course, what made Chris Walker such a joy to work with.Be warned: there may be a few tears in this one…New CSFTS News! You can now join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/chickensoappodcast/Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: [email protected] the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join Elisabeth Dermot Walsh - known as scheming Dr Zara from Doctors - as she explores the stories of actors who either started in soaps, ended up there, or just briefly passed by. With the Doctors practise closing its doors after 24 years, Elisabeth has hung up her stethoscope and is ready to take you behind the scenes of the world of soap - full of drama, intrigue, and unforgettable characters. For many actors, the world of ‘continuing drama’ is where it all began. It’s a place that shaped their craft, their careers and their lives. A stint ‘at the rockface’ of television can be a pivotal experience in an actor’s life. In each episode, Elisabeth chats with actors past and present to uncover their journeys and the impact of those iconic roles. Chicken Soap for the Soul is a dive into the highs, lows, and unexpected twists that make soaps so special - both in front of and behind the camera. Tune in each week for your dose of heart, humour, and a touch of drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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