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Leaving Radio, Cold Weiners & Pirate Stations
13/04/2026 | 36 mins.
This week on Unlikely Friends, the first topic out of the mix is shopping trolleys, which sparks chat about dodgy wheels, the thrill of sitting in the trolley as your mum pushed you round, and all the strange little memories that come with a supermarket trip.
From there, the gang move on to radio. Emma reflects on her long career hosting the Heart breakfast show, sharing what she misses most and what she definitely does not. Leigh talks about his own time on Virgin Radio and why he found radio a surprisingly lonely place, while Jade reveals a genuinely fascinating detail from his past: growing up with a pirate radio station in his house.
Elsewhere, gold leads to some fairly eye-watering stye chat, while charity work brings out some heartfelt conversation as Emma talks about the causes closest to her. Plus, Pauline the Pineapple rounds things off with a longer letter touching on Emma’s Irish country roots.
Eating in Bed, Dead Pets and Embarrassing Dads
09/04/2026 | 35 mins.
This week on Unlikely Friends, Jill wonders whether turning 50 really feels any different, while the gang get stuck into the timeless issue of embarrassing parents — and whether that ever actually stops, even once you’ve hit 50 yourself. Jade reveals he’s something of an expert when it comes to mortifying his kids, while everyone shares stories of the many ways mums and dads can still make you cringe.
There’s also a passionate debate over breakfast in bed — is it a thoughtful treat, or is no one really asking for eggs in the sheets? And then comes Pauline the Pineapple’s big reveal: which Unlikely Friend is responsible for the death of a pet? CLUE: it might be more than you think.
Girls vs. Boys! Body Hair, Beer Breath & Biting Toenails 😳
06/04/2026 | 19 mins.
Louis Spence — friend of the show and, in particular, friend of Emma Bunton — joins Unlikely Friends with a round of spicy questions that spark even spicier answers. It all kicks off with: what is it the person opposite you doesn’t know about you? That opens the door to some gloriously revealing chat, including Emma’s bathing habits, a particularly disgusting confession from Jade Jones, and even a detour into Jade’s grey moustache. Alongside the chaos, there’s also a more thoughtful conversation about the joys, lessons and unexpected benefits of having children.
The Time Leigh Dropped Richard Branson off of a Plane
02/04/2026 | 30 mins.
This week on Unlikely Friends, what starts as a chat about the world’s best beaches quickly turns into one of the wildest stories yet… involving a trip to Mexico, Richard Branson, and an unexpected moment on an airplane wing that Leigh definitely wasn’t prepared for.
Elsewhere, we hear an incredible behind-the-scenes story from the Spice Girls reunion - including what it was really like being eight months pregnant during the photoshoot, and then heading straight out on tour.
The gang also dive into a listener dilemma about a husband who might be spending a bit too much time on video games - is it harmless downtime or a relationship red flag?
And finally, things take a bizarre turn into the world of children’s books… why are they so weird? Does the wolf really eat the grandma? And what’s it like writing your own? Leigh shares his experience as an author, alongside everyone’s stories of reading (and questioning) these classics with their kids.
How the Spice Girls got their name with Davina McCall
30/03/2026 | 17 mins.
The Best Hugger in Showbiz Has Questions
This week, the gang is joined by the one and only Davina McCall — officially certified as the best hugger in showbiz — and she's come with a big question: if you could go back to university, what degree would you do?
It's the question that opens the floodgates. From dream careers that never happened to the winding, chaotic roads that led everyone to where they are now — including the extraordinary story of how five girls ended up in a room together, got through an audition process like no other, and somehow became known as… the Spice Girls.

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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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