The Savoy Originals

A last-minute casting change led to a breakout role that transformed the career of one of Britain's beloved comedic actors.

In this candid interview, Matthew Horne opens up to host Alex Zane, recounting his career journey from early comedy sketches to the events of 2009 - a manic year that proved too much.

Learn about the highs and lows of his path, including his iconic role in 'Gavin and Stacey, collaborations with Catherine Tate, and reflections on working with Sigourney Weaver and James Corden, all set against the illustrious backdrop of The Savoy.

This episode is brought to you by Laurent-Perrier – a family-owned Champagne House, renowned as the region's great innovator and distinguished for its unique style of freshness, elegance, and purity.
For more information go to www.laurent-perrier.com.

Produced by Matt Hill at Rethink Audio.

Tracking missiles whilst leaning out of a warplane isn’t in the job description for becoming the host of the BBC’s 'The Sky at Night' - but then nothing about Dame Maggie’s CV is ordinary.

In this detailed interview with Alex Zane, Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock shares her journey from a 14-year-old building telescopes to becoming one of Britain's most prominent science communicators.

Join us for a glass of bubbles at the iconic Savoy London, as we hear about her groundbreaking work in astronomy, adventures in Chile and Hawaii, and how she overcame personal and professional hurdles, all while promoting a passion for science and education.

This episode is brought to you by Laurent-Perrier – a family-owned Champagne House, renowned as the region's great innovator and distinguished for its unique style of freshness, elegance, and purity.
For more information go to www.laurent-perrier.com.

Produced by Matt Hill at Rethink Audio.

She describes herself as stubborn; we call it tenacity. Either way, Elizabeth Day’s journey from a childhood in The Troubles, to award-winning journalist and author, is quite the ride.

Elizabeth shares with host Alex Zane her instinct for honesty and how it shaped her illustrious career: standing up to newspaper editors, advocating for female voices, and getting something unique out of every interview.

Join us as we delve into her popular podcast 'How to Fail', her bestselling books, and the inspiration behind her relentless pursuit of success - all over a glass of bubbles at the iconic Savoy London. Cheers!

This episode is brought to you by Laurent-Perrier – a family-owned Champagne House, renowned as the region's great innovator and distinguished for its unique style of freshness, elegance, and purity.
For more information go to www.laurent-perrier.com.

Produced by Matt Hill at Rethink Audio.

After receiving harsh criticism in the modeling industry, Emily English decided to transform her love for food and science into a groundbreaking career in nutrition.

In this in-depth interview with host Alex Zane, she discusses building her personal brand, the family bakes that influenced her approach to recipes, and the tough choices she made to build her business.

Join us for a glass of bubbles at the iconic Savoy London as we toast her achievements: from her recent homecoming at Kings College London to the innovative Deliveroo dark kitchen that shaped her craft.

This episode is brought to you by Laurent-Perrier – a family-owned Champagne House, renowned as the region's great innovator and distinguished for its unique style of freshness, elegance, and purity.
For more information go to www.laurent-perrier.com.

Produced by Matt Hill at Rethink Audio.

He spent weeks in a car park writing Paddington the Musical - all while Buzz rehearsed for his debut in Starlight Express - and now Tom Fletcher celebrates rave reviews for both his work... and his son’s.

In this in-depth interview with host Alex Zane, he discusses the behind-the-scenes process, how his early memories performing with his dad led to an iconic moment on 2025’s BBC Children In Need, and how his ‘brutal’ rejection from Busted led to the formation of McFly. Join us at the iconic Savoy London as we toast to Fletcher's achievements in music, theatre, and children's literature.

This episode is brought to you by Laurent-Perrier – a family-owned Champagne House, renowned as the region's great innovator and distinguished for its unique style of freshness, elegance, and purity.
For more information go to www.laurent-perrier.com.

Produced by Matt Hill at Rethink Audio.