In this episode of The Third Act, host Catherine Fairweather sits down with acclaimed actress Jenny Seagrove. Known for her roles in Local Hero and A Woman of Substance, Jenny has also dedicated much of her life to animal welfare through the Mane Chance Sanctuary.
Together, they explore themes of love, loss, resilience and the evolving journey of self-worth, and how Jenny continues to discover new purpose in later life.
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Julian and Isabel Bannerman
This week, Catherine Fairweather is delighted to welcome the extraordinary garden designers Isabel and Julian Bannerman to the podcast. Since 1983, the Bannermans have created exceptional gardens, culminating in the honour of receiving the Royal Warrant from King Charles III in 2024. Speaking from their home at Ashington Manor in Somerset, they reflect on their favourite projects, their celebrated ‘no-rules’ approach, and their enduring philosophy of planting for future generations.
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Martin Parr
Hosted by journalist Catherine Fairweather, this episode features the celebrated British photographer Martin Parr. Together, they explore the quirks, curiosities and creative obsessions that have defined his career, and his unique way of looking at the world.
Recorded at the Martin Parr Foundation, Catherine goes behind the scenes to reveal stories that go far beyond the lens. Parr’s attention to detail and his wry lens reshape our perspective on the British, while his observations on how we see beauty and seek pleasure resonate deeply with the concept of later living at Auriens, proud sponsors of this podcast.
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Harry Enfield
In this episode, Harry Enfield joins Catherine Fairweather to reflect on the joy and legacy of his career. With his trademark mischievous wit and incisive humour, he has helped define British comedy. Together, they explore how humour shapes the way we connect and navigate life’s chapters while also revealing a few guilty pleasures and secret talents along the way.
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Penelope Tree
Penelope Tree is as engaging a podcast guest as she is a debut novelist, captivating listeners with her intelligent candour and timeless elegance. Her reflections on her teenage and young adult years, filled with both glamour and grit, serve as the foundation for Piece of Your Heart—a novel that vividly captures the soaring highs and the frankly hellish lows of the 1960s fashion world. To pen such an accomplished debut novel in her 70s is not only an incredible achievement but also a source of inspiration. It’s a reminder that creativity knows no age and that it’s never too late to embrace new ambitions and share your story. It’s a novel and a story, that makes you feel there’s hope for us all.
What if we all saw age, not as a barrier, but as a new beginning? Featuring sparkling conversation from vintage minds, The Third Act is a podcast that celebrates later life – by putting it centre-stage.
Each episode, writer and journalist Catherine Fairweather chats to some of the world’s most experienced artists, adventurers, actors and entrepreneurs – hearing tales of triumphs and setbacks, exploring the intimate secrets of a life well lived and unpacking tricks for ageing gracefully (or otherwise). Over lunch at Auriens Chelsea, each guest reflects openly and honestly about how they are redefining later living and embracing life’s next act. Warm, witty and invariably wise, this series will leave you with the strong belief that the best is yet to come.
The Third Act is brought to you by Auriens – a luxury residence in Chelsea that redefines later living.
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