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Introducing: Up To Speed
18/2/2026 | 1 mins.
Unlikely Friends listeners, if you love gossip, scandal and rivalries - we’ve got a podcast we think you’ll love!
Step inside sport’s greatest soap opera, Formula One, with a brand-new podcast Up To Speed. Hosted by Drive to Survive star Will Buxton, racing driver-turned-broadcaster Naomi Schiff, 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard, and F1 content creator Jolie Sharpe.
Expect razor-sharp reaction, behind-the-scenes insight, blockbuster interviews and answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask! With their deep knowledge, expert analysis and infectious love for racing, Will, Naomi, DC & Jolie dive into the stories that matter - on and off the track.
It’s fast-paced, unfiltered and full of the gossip that keeps the paddock buzzing.
They’ll react to the weekend's race drama every Monday. On Thursday they’ll deep dive into the biggest stories of the week.
Watch and listen to episode 1 now on Global Player, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
Losing patience, Fighting Pigs And Taking A Cheeseburger To The Face - With Take That!
16/2/2026 | 21 mins.
Does Emma Bunton have road rage? Why does Jade Jones HATE'S people who can't say words correctly and is the podcast about to end the happy marriage of Jill Francis and Leigh Francis?
Take That are asking the questions in this week’s celebrity episode of Unlikely Friends and Gary Barlow wants to know what really gets on their nerves! Which leads to a hilarious story of Emma getting hit in the face from a white van driver with a CHEESEBURGER
Plus Mark Owen also has an animal themed question where Leigh is convinced he'd be able to fight a pig and maybe Jade has been fooled by A.I AGAIN?
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Celebrity Mix-Ups - Jade Jones Got MISTAKEN For WHO?
12/2/2026 | 34 mins.
This week on Unlikely Friends, Leigh Francis, Emma Bunton, Jade Jones and Jill Francis kick things by singing a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Jade. Who is definitely NOT 50.
This week, the pineapple took them under the sea, who’s been scuba diving? Definitely not Emma. Plus how did Jade get mistaken for Vin Diesel!
And today there’s a special game of Who’s That Age Again, but who will become the outright winner and be crowned champion?
Another birthday, no cake, guessing games and holiday stories - this episode has it all.
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What's The WORST SPICE GIRLS SONG!?
09/2/2026 | 16 mins.
Presenter Chris Moyles is asking the questions in this week’s celebrity episode of Unlikely Friends and he wants to know the inside scoop on the Spice Girls and what their WORST song is? And he puts Leigh Francis vs Keith Lemon to the test.
Plus Jade shares the secrets to being in a music video and why you have to sing in double speed when the cameras are rolling.
So, what's the worst Spice Girls song? Over to you Emma Bunton 😬
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IKEA Shopping Trips, Funeral Songs and Parenthood!
05/2/2026 | 37 mins.
This week on Unlikely Friends, Leigh Francis, Emma Bunton, Jade Jones and Jill Francis kick things by talking about Emma’s big birthday. How long is too long for birthday celebrations? A week? A month? A year?
Leigh also went to a toy fair on his own, and had his very own Pretty Woman moment.
The pineapple took a slightly morbid turn, with a discussion about funeral songs. Grease megamix, anyone?
And another question led to the guys talking about the joys of being a parent, and the expectations vs the reality of free lifts to the pub when your kid learns to drive. Spoiler alert, it’s not very many. Plus, they’re put on the spot about their last text message.
Death, birthdays, toy fairs and children – this episode has it all 🍍
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About Unlikely Friends

Welcome to Unlikely Friends, A brand new podcast from BAFTA winning comedian Leigh Francis, Spice Girl turned radio host Emma Bunton, Damage frontman Jade Jones, and Jill Francis - where anything can (and probably will) happen! Each week, they’ll be taking questions, topics and conundrums from listeners, diving headfirst into whatever you want to hear about. Nothing is off limits. From parenthood and fame to 90s fashion and cold wedding buffets, the conversation is driven solely by you brilliant lot! Unlikely Friends is all about laid-back chats that are funny, honest, insightful, and sometimes surprisingly deep - with a few shocking revelations and celebrity guests along the way. You can watch or listen to full episodes of Unlikely Friends on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts every Monday & Thursday. 💌 Get in touch at [email protected] 📱 Follow on socials: @unlikelypodfriends For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: [email protected] Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells Executive Producer: Adem Waterman Senior Producer: Ben Tulloh Creative Video Content Producer: Samson Falodun

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