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with Zara Janjua

Zara is joined by actor and performer Nigel Planer, probably best known for his portrayal of pessimistic hippy Neil from the Young Ones.

Zara is joined by the actor Nigel Planer, who is probably best known for his portrayal of pessimistic hippy Neil in the Young Ones. He shares his remarkable life story, talking about his career in musical theatre and his upbringing in which his Jewish faith was never really discussed. He also shares how true love had been staring him in the face his whole life.

Zara also talks to the scriptwriter who has helped thousands affected by addiction to heal through storytelling – Mark MacNicol shares why the success of his project has forced him to give up the day job.

And the heartbreaking story of one of the best-known personalities in the world of chess and co-founder of chess.com Danny Rensch, who shares his calling to the game through his upbringing in an abusive cult in the mountains of Arizona.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Sun 28 Sep 2025 08:00

Music Played

  • Norah Jones

    Sunrise

    • (CD Single).
    • Blue Note.
  • Nelly Furtado

    I'm Like A Bird

    • Whoa, Nelly!.
    • Dreamworks.
    • 5.
  • Paolo Nutini

    Jenny Don't Be Hasty

    • Single.
    • Atlantic.
    • 1.
  • Mark Ronson

    Valerie (feat. Amy Winehouse)

    • (CD Single).
    • Sony BMG.
  • Tanita Tikaram

    Twist In My Sobriety

    • (CD Single).
    • WEA.
  • Miley Cyrus

    Secrets (feat. Lindsey Buckingham & Mick Fleetwood)

    • Something Beautiful (Deluxe Edition).
    • Columbia.
  • Stevie Wonder

    Never Had A Dream Come True

    • Stevie Wonder Greatest Hits Vol.2.
    • Motown.
  • Elton John & Kiki Dee

    Don't Go Breaking My Heart

    • Elton John Greatest Hits 1970-2002.
    • Mercury.

Broadcast

  • Sun 28 Sep 2025 08:00