Chicken Soap For The Soul

• With Guest Donnaleigh Bailey

  On this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, Elisabeth is joined by the excellent Donnaleigh Bailey, who brought sincerity, spark, and unstoppable energy to her 681-episode run as nurse Michelle Corrigan on Doctors. Donnaleigh currently lights up screens as the delectable, no nonsense PC Jess Heywood on Coronation Street.Elisabeth and Donnaleigh talk about the joy of teaching drama to kids, how the original Doctors cast helped her prepare her audition for drama school, and the bold letter she sent to casting insisting she simply HAD to play Michelle Corrigan. Donnaleigh also tells the story of the absolute nightmare it was to audition for Coronation Street, feeling tipsy on fake tequila shots, and the genius of the nappuccino.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 Elizabeth Bower

  Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Elizabeth BowerOn this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, Elisabeth is joined by the brilliant Elizabeth Bower, whose unforgettable turn as Dr Melody Bell lit up over 300 episodes of Doctors. Elizabeth isn’t just brilliantly funny — she’s played a remarkable range of roles, from Spoons to Silent Witness, and from Trollied to Miss Scarlett and the Duke.Elisabeth and Liz talk about the challenge of playing ‘straight’ after having done so much comedy, about suddenly having to learn to pole dance (and getting some abs painted on for good measure) and about the joy of voicing audiobooks and bringing them to life.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 Corrinne Wicks

  Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Corrinne WicksOn this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are joined by the ravishing and formidable Corrinne Wicks, who played Dr Helen Thompson in the original cast of BBC Doctors. She also appeared on Coronation Street, Holly Oaks, The Bill and Emmerdale. Corrinne talks to Elisabeth about her road into acting, almost being fired on her first day on Doctors and the importance of having people to support and inspire you. Elisabeth and Corrinne also talk about sexism in the industry, the horribleness of the term ‘axed’ and dealing with scripts when you're dyslexic. 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 Joanna Bending

  Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Joanna BendingOn this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are joined by the very lovely and brilliantly talented Joanna Bending. A RADA graduate with a rich stage career under her belt, Joanna was nominated for Best Solo Performer at the 2012 Stage Awards for her powerful one-woman show. On screen, she’s popped up in everything from EastEnders and Holby City to The Sarah Jane Adventures, and of course, as Dr. Michelle Walton on BBC Doctors.Elisabeth and Joanna reminisce about their days as students at RADA, swap memories of their time on Doctors, and dive into Joanna’s fascinating family (spoiler: her dad’s an actual doctor). They also chat about the highs and challenges of doing a one-woman show in London, and what it’s really like filming stints on some of the UK's best-loved TV dramas.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 Carli Norris

  Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Carli NorrisOn this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are joined by the very funny, Rada trained and prolifically talented actor, Carli Norris. Carli has not only had regular roles in no less than four different soaps, she also appeared in classical theatre, comedies, cop shows and even Panto. Elisabeth and Carli talk about being a National Treasure (at least in King Charles’ books), lying on your cv and learning the full role of Elisa Doolittle in one weekend. Plus, there’s that merkin story. Hold on to your teacups; we’re afraid this is not a very ‘clean’ episode…Carli is currently starring in the hilarious and heartfelt Menopause The Musical 2, which is still touring until June 1st. Please go see it, it’s brilliant. For more information and tickets, visit https://musicalsontour.co.uk/menopause-the-musical-2/ 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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