Stephen Mangan: "I've got to do the thing I really want to secretly do. And never had the guts to do"
In this episode of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats to actor, comedian, author and presenter Stephen Mangan.
Stephen talks to Lulu about the big turning points in his life - losing his mother in his early twenties; leaving a career in law to pursue drama; getting his big TV breaks with Adrian Mole, Alan Partridge and Green Wing; and becoming an author later in life.
He talks about people arguing with him in the street over his part in BBC's The Split; his love of theatre and perfecting his art; working with Nicola Walker and Erin Doherty; and why he hates knowing what he's doing in 12 months time.
You can get Stephen's new book 'The Fart That Saved The Universe' here (Waterstones)
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June Sarpong: "To someone, you are the most important person on this planet."
In this episode of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats to TV presenter and author June Sarpong.
June talks to Lulu about the big turning points in her life - fleeing Ghana when she was only four years old; being in a serious car accident at the age of 14; getting a job presenting for MTV; and losing her brother ten years ago.
She talks about what it was like to interview Bill Clinton; why she felt she had to leave the UK to move to America; the impact she felt she had working at the BBC as Global Director of Creative Diversity; and how she has learnt ways to 'fit in.'
You can get June's new book 'Calling Una Marson' here (Waterstones).
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CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses suicide. If this has affected you or anyone you know, you can speak to Samaritans free from any phone - call: 116-123.
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Lulu live from The Podcast Show
In this special episode of The Lulu Podcast, Lulu is live from The Podcast Show in London.
Lulu is joined on stage by her producer Faye Lyons-White. Hear the pair discuss the making of the podcast, from conception to production to publication; as well as who Lulu admires in the interview world; and her own three biggest Turning Points.
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Sian Welby: "Everyone has that moment in their life where they have that fear, someone hasn't come home."
In this episode of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats to TV and radio presenter Sian Welby.
Sian talks to Lulu about the big turning points in her life - going viral as Channel 5's weather presenter; becoming the host of the Capital Breakfast Show; and losing a colleague and friend to suicide.
She talks about navigating motherhood when you've just got your dream job; how she coped with her dad's Alzheimer's diagnosis; and what it's like to host This Morning.
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AJ McLean: "A lot of people look at me like, how the hell do you have low self-esteem doing what you do?"
In this episode of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats with Backstreet Boys founding member AJ McLean - Alexander James McLean.
AJ talks to Lulu about the big turning points in his life - the moment he became a Backstreet Boy, 32 years ago; understanding who he really is - Alexander, not AJ; and the light-bulb moment that made him address his addiction.
He talks about celebrating 25 years of BSB's hit album 'Millennium'; why they are returning to Las Vegas to perform at Sphere; how he doesn't want to be like his dad; and the important part women play in his life.
Millennium 2.0 is available for preorder and presale now at backstreetboys.com.
You can buy tickets to see Backstreet Boys at Sphere, Las Vegas on 12 performances on July 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 and August 1, 2 at backstreetboys.com.
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CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses substance abuse. If this has affected you or anyone you know, please head to these websites for help and advice:
Alcoholics Anonymous UK: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Frank: https://www.talktofrank.com
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The UK's greatest female rock n roll legend, Lulu, has been in the music industry for over 60 years. She's seen people come, she's seen people go. She's seen people make it, break it, fake it. She has seen them rise, and she has seen them fall.
And all the while she's had a curiosity - what is it that makes people tick? How have they got to where they are? Where does their motivation come from? Where do they get their resilience? When life throws curveballs, how have they overcome them? What are their turning points?
In this brand-new project, Lulu sits down with guests to discuss the pivotal moments in their lives that have shaped them into the people they are today.
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The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points is a Whistledown podcast.
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