The Zoe Ball Podcast: Recent Episodes
BBC Radio 2
We say goodbye to Friends Round Friday, with a hilarious trio, a huge trombone and a leaf blower!
There’s talk of proper sausages… salt and vinegar crisps… and being ghosted by Paul Heaton!
Luke's written his first book, Kerry's run out of Bandwidth... and Jude ruins the magic of 'The Holiday'!
Swear jars, Princess Diana and Robert De Niro singing… the world famous comedian pops by to talk about his new psychological thriller ‘Before’ and ‘When Harry Met Sally’. This is when Zoe met Billy!
Hugh jets off to Peru... or does he? Alex reveals more than we bargained for and Ellie’s baby goes wild!
Horror movies, tequila shots and mischief… an unmissable interview with the legendary Hugh Grant!
After her GUTS World Tour arrives on Netflix, there's another chance to hear Zoe's interview with the Grammy-winning pop star from August 2023!
There’s poems that don’t rhyme… a jam to Jingle Bells… and an honest review of Rob Beckett’s new hairstyle!
It’s another Friends Round Friday… Rick’s saying NEVER… Daisy’s getting witchy… and Peter’s putting the bins out.
Del Boy, Jack Frost, Granville, Pop Larkin… Sir David Jason is responsible for some of the most iconic TV characters.
He joins Zoe for a chat about his legendary on-screen career, and his brand new memoir ‘This Time Next Year: A Life Of Positive Thinking’.
Simon gets scary, Jessie and Lennie talk the next series of Table Manners... and it’s all Greek to Stephen.
Craig's got new music, Greg Davies wants a hug and Jenny Eclair will happily wee in a sink!
Friends Round Friday is back with a superstar trio of Kylie Minogue, Joe Lycett and David Mitchell!
Kylie brings us a new pop treat, Joe gets creative and David WILL NOT DANCE!
Another chance to hear when Peter Kay dropped into Wogan House to co-host the Breakfast Show, prior to his huge comeback tour!
Twenty years since they left Radio 1, Mark Radcliffe and Marc Riley join Zoe to celebrate all things Mark and Lard!
The hilarious James Corden joined Zoe in June 2024, to talk about his starring role in his London play 'The Constituent’ and the return of Gavin and Stacey!
The pop megastar hosts an exclusive listening party for 'My Oh My', the morning after the Euros semi-final.
Plus, she plays Jay's Quiz... on her own terms!
Two Hollywood superheroes descend on The Breakfast Show to chat about the new Deadpool and Wolverine film, and plenty more!
It's a Jazz Special... on Friends Round Friday!
Sananda Maitreya, Olivia Dean and DJ Spoony join Zoe Ball as we mark this weekend's Love Supreme Festival!
The ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’ singer chats to Zoe ahead of her Pyramid Stage performance at Glastonbury 2024.
Hear Cyndi share stories about seeing The Beatles touch down in New York, her musical influences, life before being a star, and how she exploded onto the pop scene in the 80s.
Zoe, Richie and Tina take the Breakfast Show to Worthy Farm, and meet Emily Eavis, Nick Grimshaw, James, The Mary Wallopers, Basil Brush, Shaun Keaveny and Maisie Adam!
A hilarious trio of Rob Brydon, Paul Heaton and Johannes Radebe join Zoe for another Friends Round Friday!
Boy George celebrates his birthday on Friends Round Friday, alongside Meghan Trainor and Kit Harington.
Ball, Faith, Dixon and tennis royalty Sue Barker limber up for some ladies doubles and a riotous Friends Round Friday!
Nuptials and nose flutes...
Three Rock Gods descend on the studio for another hilarious Friends Round Friday!
Nickname no-goes and talking to toasters!
Zoe's joined by Stephen Merchant, Deborah Meaden and Babtunde Aléshé for another fabulous Friends Round Friday.
Tom Felton, Danny O’Donoghue and Jo Brand join Zoe for a fabulous Friends Round Friday… that ACTUALLY broke the internet!
On Mental Health Awareness week, actor and stand-up comedian Joe Tracini opens up to Zoe about his experience of living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and his lifelong battle with mental illness.
Content warning: Discussion of suicide and adult themes. Find more information and support on the BBC’s Action Line website.
From cupcakes to questionable merch... EVERYTHING was up for discussion when this trio stopped by for a memorable Friends Round Friday in April 2023.
Zoe chats to WHAM's Andrew Ridgeley, music sensation Jessie Ware and the one and only Clive Myrie!
Revisiting a top tier Friends Round Friday from February 2023.
Zoe sits down for a hilarious and heartfelt chat with Richard E. Grant, Helena Bonham Carter and John Bishop.
Another chance to hear a hilarious Friends Round Friday from April 2023. Zoe chats to the legendary Donny Osmond, popstar Rita Ora and comedian Tom Davis!
Dodgy accents and reality TV…
It’s another chance to hear a Friends Round Friday from the Breakfast Show archive, from January 2023.
Zoe chats to an awesome trio of Rupert Grint, Claire Foy, plus the hilarious birthday boy Iain Stirling!
Two titans of comedy and a gargantuan of greengrocery join Zoe for a hysterical Friends Round Friday!
Sharp-suited and colossally proportioned…
The legendary Bill Nighy chats about his latest film 'The Beautiful Game', his love for football and his acting breakthrough.
"Wear latex at least once a week"
Here's another chance to hear a classic Friends Round Friday from January 2023.
Zoe chats to legendary Star Trek actor George Takei, plus Carol Vorderman and Josh Widdicombe join the fun.
A year on from his passing, here’s another chance to hear Zoe’s last on-air chat with Paul from her Radio 2 Breakfast Show in October 2022.
Bish Bash BOOSH!
Noel Fielding joins Zoe for a nostalgic chat about The Mighty Boosh, his latest role as Dick Turpin, musical inspirations, and what life’s like as an unofficial Claudia Winkleman lookalike!
Who you gonna call?
It's another crackin' line up of guests on Friends Round Friday, including Ghostbusters fun and a very special reunion!
“Someone get some spoons!”
Zoe chats to Olivier Award winning actress, Imelda Staunton, about playing the title role in the upcoming West End production of 'Hello Dolly'.
Plus, Imelda has an unexpected announcement!
“Maaaaan, I feel like a woman!”
After it was announced that Shania Twain will play the Legends slot at Glastonbury 2024, here’s another chance to hear an iconic Friends Round Friday from September 2022.
Plus, David Tennant takes on a classic Shania track in an unmissable episode from the archive!
Another chance to hear Zoe's Oppenheimer takeover on Friends Round Friday, from July 2023.
Zoe’s joined in the studio by Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Matt Damon!
Raw eggs and ham…
Zoe sits down to talk to an international superstar DJ and Producer, and there’s a surprising revelation…
Plus, to celebrate the release of his song 'Lovers In A Past Life' with Rag'n'Bone Man... Calvin hears your stories of why you left your past lovers.
Three Welsh wonders join Zoe on St David's Day for a Eurovision filled Friends Round Friday
Michael McIntyre, Josh Widdicombe and Keeley Hawes join Zoe for another Friends Round Friday
No bras and homemade chutney…
Another chance to hear a hilarious Friends Round Friday from the archive, first aired in September 2023.
Zoe’s joined in the studio by pop sensation Kylie Minogue, This Country’s Daisy May Cooper, plus entrepreneur and Dragon Steven Bartlett!
David Tennant and Mel Giedroyc join Zoe for her final Friends Round Friday in Wogan House.
Zoe sits down by Radio 2's Elton John Piano for a chat with Billy Joel about his life, career, music and performing live.
To many, Billy Joel IS, the 'Piano Man'. He's also the man behind 'We Didn't Start The Fire', 'Uptown Girl', 'She's Always A Woman' and so many more...
He tells Zoe about how he finds performing live, and talks her through the creative process behind some of his biggest songs.
A Fab Four join Zoe for her 1000th Breakfast Show, and a jam-packed Friends Round Friday.
The bromance you never knew you needed! Romesh Ranganathan and Jay Blades join Zoe for a hilarious Friends Round Friday.
Zoe takes a look through the Friends Round Friday archive, to relive one of her favourites from October 2023!
Three wise men, Jamie Dornan, Sam Ryder and Lee Mack join Zoe for a festive Friends Round Friday special.
Zoe sits down for a chat with the Fifteenth Doctor about taking over the iconic Doctor Who role!
A sweet trio of Suranne Jones, Kevin Bridges and Matt Lucas join Zoe for another quality Friends Round Friday.
A wicked trio of Jonathan Bailey, Derren Brown and Emma Willis join Zoe for another mischief-filled Friends Round Friday.
A special extended episode, where the legendary Sir Michael Caine sits down with Zoe to talk about his latest on-screen role, highlights from his incredible career, showbiz friends, and plenty more!
Baz Luhrmann, Stephen Mangan, and 'The Queen of Yorkshire' Jane McDonald, join Zoe for another stellar Friends Round Friday.
Dame Judi Dench and Brendan O'Hea join Zoe to talk about their new book, 'Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent'.
David Tennant and Russell T Davies join Zoe, as they look ahead to Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary!
Three of the country's finest performers... Sheridan Smith, Stephen Mulhern and David Baddiel join Zoe for another unmissable Friends Round Friday.
Hear Dolly share stories from her incredible career, spanning over five decades, as well working with the likes of Miley Cyrus and Elton John on her latest album 'Rockstar'.
Three of Britain's most inquisitive minds... Stephen Fry, Louis Theroux and Stacey Dooley, join Zoe for another fun-filled Friends Round Friday.
Zoe sits down for a chat with former Mr Universe, American politician and Hollywood hero, Arnold Schwarzenegger!
Birthday boy Bon, Blunt and Bottom's Adrian Edmondson join Zoe Ball for another star-studded Friends Round Friday.
Zoe is joined by Kellie Bright, Natalie Cassidy, Max Bowden, Diane Parish and Tony Clay to chat about the 35th anniversary of EastEnders on BBC One.
Zoe rounds up the week with the best bits from the show with added pirate jokes & kazoos!
Zoe is joined by Ruth Jones, James Corden, Rob Brydon, Mathew Horne, Joanna Page, Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb to chat about revisiting their characters after nine years for their Christmas Day special on BBC One.
His Royal Highness, The Prince Of Wales, invites The Radio 2 Breakfast Show to his private residence near Balmoral, to read his favourite poem on the 25th annual National Poetry Day (Thurs 3rd Oct 2019). He reads Bernard Levin’s ‘Quoting Shakespeare’, saying “The great thing about it, I think, is it reminds us all just how many words and phrases we use in the English language and in general conversation which actually were originally written by Shakespeare.”
On the 50th anniversary of the iconic Abbey Road album, Zoe speaks to Sir Paul McCartney, Rick Astley, Giles Martin and Paul Merton about all things Beatles!
More highlights from another fabulous week of the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show!
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More highlights from another fabulous week of the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show! If you want to get in touch email ZoeBall@bbc.co.uk
More highlights from another fabulous week of the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show! If you want to get in touch email ZoeBall@bbc.co.uk
More highlights from another fabulous week of the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show! If you want to get in touch email ZoeBall@bbc.co.uk
More highlights from another fabulous week of the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show! If you want to get in touch email ZoeBall@bbc.co.uk
More highlights from another fabulous week of the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show! If you want to get in touch email ZoeBall@bbc.co.uk
More highlights from another fabulous week of the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show! If you want to get in touch email ZoeBall@bbc.co.uk
More highlights from another fabulous week of the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show! If you want to get in touch email ZoeBall@bbc.co.uk
More highlights from another fabulous week of the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show! If you want to get in touch email ZoeBall@bbc.co.uk
More highlights from another fabulous week of the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show! If you want to get in touch email ZoeBall@bbc.co.uk
More highlights from another fabulous week of the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show! Plus an exclusive review of the week from the team!