Cuppa Tea Is It?: Recent Episodes
Aled Pugh, Richard Elis and Simon Nehan
Join Aled Pugh, Richard Elis and Simon Nehan as they quench their thirst for knowledge by chatting to a special guest each week about their life, their work and whatever else comes up. It’ll be fun, fascinating and the perfect excuse to dunk an inquisitive biscuit into the lives of Welsh people. So stick the kettle on, sit back and lets have a cuppa tea is it?
This week it’s just the three of us in a very special Christmas episode. We cover it all, from the build up to the shopping and the day itself.
We chat about our favourite films, presents, tunes and traditions and attempt to answer the important questions like when the hell are you allowed to open the Christmas Pringles?
Plus find out why Aled’s started stripping, what made Richard cry and who Simon used to bath with. Let's all get festive with this jam-packed Christmas cracker!
So stick the kettle on, sit back and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
Joining us this week is…let’s call him…Steve.
Steve wishes to remain anonymous as his incredible story involves a stretch in prison 20 years ago for conspiracy to defraud major financial institutions. These days things are a little different as he’s completely reformed and recently finished his Masters in comedy writing.
We chat to him about his early life, how he got involved in criminal activities, how he got caught and how he dealt with a custodial sentence. Plus, we ask him if he will ever turn his story into a film script?
Steve is such a nice guy with a fascinating tale to tell and he gives us a very honest and frank account of how he and his friends went on a spate of victimless crime in order to stick it to the man.
So stick the kettle on, sit back, and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
We’ve got a special bonus edition for you this week. A collection of cutting room floor material that never made any episodes.
There’s no guests, just us three, and it’s jam packed with chat about all sorts. Like toasters, Wimpy, IKEA, bingo, soap for your balls and a confession about our drinking habits.
Plus find out what Aled’s addicted to, why Richard feels like a grandad and who caused Simon’s heart to race.
So stick the kettle on, sit back and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
Joining us this week is actress and West End star Vivien Parry.
We chat about an amazing career that’s taken her from writing skits for the Brownies as a child to Theatre Clwyd, Broadway and London’s West End where she currently stars in one of the most iconic and successful musicals of all time, Cabaret.
We also learn about her Yoga skills, her bus driving licence and how training to be a therapist helped her with her own mental health.
Viv is a good friend of the show and very kindly joins us on her one day off from a busy schedule to share a wealth of her wisdom and experience.
So stick the kettle on, sit back and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
Joining us this week is journalist, broadcaster and news presenter, Jennifer Jones.
We chat about being a magician’s assistant, William Wordsworth’s bust, and dealing with what has been an historic news cycle over the last few years.
Plus find out what she always carries with her in the boot of her car.
Jennifer’s calm and reassuring delivery of the news has become part and parcel of our lives and she gives us a fascinating insight into what goes on behind the scenes. She’s also lovely and an absolute joy to talk to.
So stick the kettle on, sit back and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?!
Joining us this week is Football Association of Wales Chief Executive, Noel Mooney.
With both the men and women’s teams doing, we chat about the incredible work that’s going on behind the scenes to capitalise on the current momentum, and get a fascinating insight into building a sustainable future that’s diverse, inclusive and progressive.
This is more than just football. It’s about turning success on the pitch into a brand that benefits the whole of Wales, and Noel’s vision, energy and passion point towards an exciting and positive future.
So stick the kettle on, sit back and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
Joining us this week is actress Kimberley Nixon.
We chat about Caribbean islands, celebrity Mastermind, recording self tape auditions with her husband, and her quest to obtain free dungarees.
Plus after learning to deal with a diagnosis of postnatal OCD, Kimberley tells us how she’s now Kim-fluencing others to open up and talk about this condition, inspiring people through her brand new podcast Kim-fluencing My Brain.
Funny, friendly and ever so honest. She’s a wonderful story teller and an absolute delight to talk to.
So stick the kettle on, sit back, and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
This week it’s just the three of us in a Halloween special. We’ve swapped guests for ghosts to find out what we really think about pumpkins, costumes and Derek Acorah.
We tackle the important questions like should we decorate? What’s the most scared we’ve ever been? And was Jamie Lee Curtis born with a penis?
Plus find out what made Simon walk to Sychdyn in the middle of the night. Whether you love it or hate it, trick or treat yourself to this one!
Stick the kettle on, sit back and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
Joining us this week is none other than Sir Bryn Terfel.
We chat to him about the beginnings of a budding young singer on the family farm, dealing with a 4 year work diary, and the difficulty people have in pronouncing his name! Plus find out why he once gave Rhys Ifans the V sign.
His incredible voice and extraordinary career has taken him all over the world and it was a joy and privilege to spend a wonderfully entertaining hour with him.
He’s every bit as warm, friendly and humble as you’d expect.
So stick the kettle on, sit back and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
Joining us this week is fight director and actor, Kevin McCurdy.
We chat about picking up a sword for the first time, causing carnage on set, and country dancing in church. Plus find out which show sounded like Llanelli on a Saturday night.
With a career spanning 30 years in TV, Film and Theatre, Kev gives us an amazing insight into the fascinating world of stage combat.
He’s an incredibly talented teacher and performer, and one of the nicest guys you could ever wish to meet.
So stick the kettle on, sit back and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
Joining us this week is actor, director and Richard’s better half, Tonya Smith.
We chat about nosebleeds, dancing in front of neighbours, and why you should never take Richard on the London Eye. Plus find out what Trevor McDonald didn’t find funny.
Being married to one of us means she must have the patience of a saint. She’s lovely and an absolute delight to talk to.
So stick the kettle on, sit back, and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
Joining us this week is artist Nathan Wyburn.
Nathan is unlike any other portrait artist, creating incredible pieces of personalised art using non-traditional materials like marmite on toast, spaghetti, and motor oil!
We chat to him about his methods and inspirations, Britain’s Got Talent, and being Dragged To Church! Plus find out why he was once reported to the RSPCA.
For Nathan, the process is everything and his imaginative and unique ways of creating the artwork... is the art itself. He is incredibly talented, and a lovely guy too.
So stick the kettle on, sit back, and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
Joining us this week is actor, writer and producer, Craig Russell.
We chat about being in grave danger with Dave Granger, how to master commercial auditions and how he forged his own unconventional path into the industry . Plus find out why Ken Loach once sent him a letter.
Craig is a shining example of how to get your own projects made through hard work, dedication and sheer determination.
He’s funny, charming and incredibly honest.
So stick the kettle on, sit back and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
Joining us this week is multi award winning journalist, broadcaster and presenter Gareth A Davies. He is one of the leading voices in the world of Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts with an extraordinary career spanning three decades that has taken him to over 100 cities in 40 countries.
We chat to him about what first drew him to fighting sports, making videos on flip phones with Manny Pacquiao, and sitting in a circus tent with Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier watching both their daughters fight.
Plus find out what he thinks was the greatest moment in his career.
Passionate, charismatic and erudite, Gareth is a fabulous story teller with fascinating tales to tell and we could have listened to him all day.
So why don’t you stick the kettle on, sit back and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
Joining us this week is the Torch Theatre’s Artistic Director, Peter Doran.
As he approaches the last couple of productions before his retirement, we chat to him about shepherd’s huts, campervan conversions, and why he once had to hide in a bus stop. Plus find out how he could have ruined Richard’s career before it even begun!
He’s leaving a fantastic legacy after 25 remarkable years at the helm of one of Wales’ best loved theatres. A place that was always as warm, friendly and welcoming as the man himself.
So stick the kettle on, sit back, and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
Joining us this week is Welsh football international Jess Fishlock.
We chat about her incredible career including how she fell in love with the game, winning the champions league, and her hopes of qualifying for the World Cup.
Plus find out what made her have to re-wire her whole thought process about the beautiful game.
Not only is she influential, insightful and ever so inspirational, she’s friendly, fun and down to Earth too.
So stick the kettle on, sit back, and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
Joining us this week is physicist Lyn 'the Atom' Evans. Lyn tells us all about his influential role as project leader at one of the greatest and most important scientific collaborations on the planet - the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, Geneva.
We chat about the discovery of the Higgs boson, his opinions on extra terrestrial life, and the hunt for exoplanets on his latest project, the brand new European Extra Large Telescope.
Prepare to get your mind blown by a lovely man who expertly guides us through some of the most complex scientific questions like we’re chatting to a mate down the pub.
So stick the kettle on, sit back, and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
Joining us this week for a chat is Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson.
Find out what name she actually has on her passport, why she was given 5 meters of Russian aluminium, and why you should always put your phone on silent in the House of Lords.
Oh yeah, we talk world titles, world records, and Olympic golds too.
She’s funny, she’s fascinating, she’s sporting royalty.
So stick the kettle on, sit back and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
Joining us this week for a chat is Mr Producer Stifyn Parri..
Find out why he hired Madonna’s favourite nightclub, what happens when his survival instinct kicks in and why you should always read a rejection letter twice.
Oh yeah, he also made the Nine O’Clock News! He’s charming, funny, and inspirational.
So stick the kettle on, sit back and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
Joining us this week is Theatre na nÓg's Artistic Director Geinor Styles.
We chat about throwing cheap ketchup at actors, fireproofing sawdust and selling a million pounds worth of tickets.
Plus, find out why she kept driving back and forth to Plymouth when she didn’t need to.
Geinor is a prolific director and writer who makes theatre that audiences want to see. She’s passionate, enthusiastic, and so much fun to talk to.
So stick the kettle on, sit back, and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
This week we are joined by TV and radio broadcaster Dylan Ebenezer.
We talk about driving around Cardiff looking for actors, going to bed before his kids, and the absolute dream of being a Welsh football fan and getting paid to go to games.
He’s a top man and every bit as cool, calm and collected on the pod as he is when he’s on air.
So stick the kettle on, sit back and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
Joining us for a chat this week is actor Kai Owen. We talk about Torchwood, marathons and what it was like having to share a room with Simon.
What an honest, charismatic and inspirational man.
He’s more than just an actor, he’s everyone’s best friend.
So stick the kettle on, sit back and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
Joining us this week is actor, director and all round nice guy, Gareth John Bale.
We chat about Hamlet, playing a Welsh legend, and what it’s like being the toastmaster at the Principality stadium.
He’s an absolute gent and we thoroughly enjoyed chatting to him.
So stick the kettle on, sit back and lets all have a cuppa tea is it?
Joining us this week is the ever so lovely actor, singer, comedian and writer, Carys Eleri. We chat about cleaning cobwebs in Dylan Thomas’ boathouse, touring with Charlotte Church and cycling to Amsterdam.
We also learn about her love for science, and how writing comedy songs helped her deal with heartache.
She is honest, funny, inspirational and an absolute delight to talk to.
So stick the kettle on, sit back and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
This week we’re joined by Jerry Lockett. He’s a businessman, entrepreneur and driver to the stars. When opportunity knocks, this man answers the door. From security to catering to transport and even cosmetics, he’s done it all!
We chat about his fascinating career, his inventions, and the plethora of stars he’s had in the back of his car. So many great stories and such an interesting person to talk to.
So stick the kettle on, sit back, and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
This week we had the pleasure of chatting to multi medal winning athletics legend Colin Jackson. We talk about his astonishing career and what it’s like to be the best in the world at something.
Plus, find out what Daley Thompson told him about dedication, what his dad told him about losing his world record and what his mum told him when he made her a cup of tea in a hot chocolate mug!
Simon couldn’t be here for this one unfortunately. Nevertheless, you won’t be disappointed as Colin is charming, funny and incredibly inspirational. We thoroughly enjoyed his company.
So stick the kettle on, sit back and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
This week, theatre director Tim Baker joins us to chat about Theatre Clwyd, why he felt like he was in a rock band and what happened when he said sorry to a group of actors in Japan.
Plus, find out which one of us ended up on his “don’t work with” list!
He’s open, honest and an absolute joy to talk to.
So stick the kettle on, sit back and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
Joining us this week is the ever so talented TV producer Jenny Heap. We chat about her role as series producer of the hit BBC TV show Only Connect, bears in kitchens, smuggling tea, and the toilet situation up Mount Kilimanjaro.
This is the last of the early versions where Aled knows the identity of the guest, and what a brilliant guest she is! You really don’t want to miss it.
So stick the kettle on, sit back and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
Joining us for this episode is star of stage and screen Steven Meo. We chat about shark fishing, Martin Scorsese and why you should never ever go on the ghost train with him.
Oh and full disclosure - Aled knew beforehand that Steven was our guest for this episode as it was recorded before we decided that all three of us should be kept in the dark.
Anyway it doesn’t make much difference, Steven is still hilarious and an absolute gent too.
So stick the kettle on, sit back and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
Joining us for our very first episode is BAFTA Cymru award winning actress Mali Harries. She tells us about Julie Walters sending her a cheque for £500, how she taught Welsh to David Tennant, and what it’s like to be married to a famous murderer.
She’s funny, charming, honest and an absolute delight to talk to.
So stick the kettle on, sit back and let’s all have a cuppa tea is it?
Got an hour? Out walking the dog? Cup Of Tea Is It?
Join Aled Pugh, Richard Elis and Simon Nehan as they quench their thirst for knowledge by chatting to a special guest each week about their life, work and whatever else comes up!
They won’t know the identity of the guest beforehand so it’ll be unplanned, unscripted and possibly... chaos!
So stick the kettle on, sit back and lets have a cuppa tea is it?