Sort Your Life Out Unpacked

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Sort Your Life Out Unpacked is a new podcast hosted by tidying expert Dilly Carter. In each episode, Dilly chats to a celebrity guest and unboxes three mystery objects from their home that reveal what is really important to them. At the end, Dilly asks her guest whether they are going to keep, donate or recycle any of the items and, along the way, we learn how to organise and sort our own lives out. Sort Your Life Out is an Optomen production for iPlayer and BBC Sounds.

Episodes

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Kerry Katona: Bras and Business

    Popstar and showbiz royalty Kerry Katona reveals what it’s like living as a blended family, how she’s finally learnt that she’s enough and gives us a glimpse into her OnlyFans career. Kerry brings in three items from home for Dilly to unpack. They chat about how bras paid for her children's education, why Kerry still wears her nan’s nightie and how she refuses to organise her life digitally. Having lived in over 300 places, Kerry tells Dilly how she’s finally ready to choose calm over chaos and make a house feel like a home. Dilly is adamant that renting shouldn’t stop you from staying organised - but can she convince Kerry to declutter those overflowing drawers? Sort Your Life Out Unpacked is the podcast hosted by tidying expert Dilly Carter. In each episode, Dilly chats to a celebrity guest and unboxes three mystery objects from their home that reveal what is really important to them. At the end, Dilly asks her guest whether they are going to keep, donate or recycle any of the items and, along the way, we learn how to organise and sort our own lives out. Presented by Dilly Carter Editing: Daniel King Line Producer: Philippa Pettett Production Co-ordinator: Berniee Ekomisa Assistant Producer: Emily D'Souza Executive Producer for Optomen: Charlotte Broookes Assistant Commissioner: Chris Bartlett Commissioning Editors: Rhian Roberts and Beejal-Maya Patel Produced by Holly Newson Hair & Make Up: Sarah Burrows Art Director: River Gibbs Production Runner: Molly Morgan An Optomen production for iPlayer and BBC Sounds.

    25 min

  2. 7 APR

    Phil Wang: The Taskmaster Jumpsuit

    Dilly Carter is joined by comedian Phil Wang, who reveals why he’s accidentally running a toilet roll warehouse, and he realises the surprising similarities between his childhood home in Borneo and where he lives now in south-east London. Phil brings three items from home for Dilly to unpack on the podcast... One is surprising, one is sentimental and one is truly iconic. They reveal how Phil lives and even what’s lurking under his bed. Plus, there are lots of tips from Phil and Dilly on dishwasher stacking, wardrobe organisation and why they’ve both painted their hallway one particular colour. Dilly is intent on getting Phil to sort out his bulk-buying subscriptions, but can she convince him that no one needs that much of one particular product? Sort Your Life Out Unpacked is a new podcast hosted by tidying expert Dilly Carter. In each episode, Dilly chats to a celebrity guest and unboxes three mystery objects from their home that reveal what is really important to them. At the end, Dilly asks her guest whether they are going to keep, donate or recycle any of the items and, along the way, we learn how to organise and sort our own lives out. Presented by Dilly Carter Editing: Daniel King Line Producer: Philippa Pettett Production Co-ordinator: Berniee Ekomisa Assistant Producer: Emily D'Souza Executive Producer for Optomen: Charlotte Broookes Assistant Commissioner: Chris Bartlett Commissioning Editors: Rhian Roberts and Beejal-Maya Patel Produced by Holly Newson Hair & Make Up: Sarah Burrows Art Director: River Gibbs Production Runner: Molly Morgan An Optomen production for iPlayer and BBC Sounds.

    28 min

  3. 7 APR

    Christine McGuinness: 40 White T-Shirts

    Dilly Carter is joined by Christine McGuinness, who brings three seemingly simple items – but as Dilly unpacks them, each reveals a deeper story. A white T-shirt uncovers her collection of 40 and the comfort she finds in them following her autism diagnosis, offering a sense of certainty on overwhelming days. Her wedding rings, removed after her divorce from Paddy McGuinness, open up a candid conversation about change, family life and still living together. And a bag for life becomes a touching link to her childhood and sense of home – the one thing she admits she can’t stop collecting, despite being otherwise impeccably organised! Information and support for some of the issues covered in our programmes can be found at bbc.co.uk/actionline Sort Your Life Out Unpacked is a new podcast hosted by tidying expert Dilly Carter. In each episode, Dilly chats to a celebrity guest and unboxes three mystery objects from their home that reveal what is really important to them. At the end, Dilly asks her guest whether they are going to keep, donate or recycle any of the items and, along the way, we learn how to organise and sort our own lives out. Presented by Dilly Carter Editing: Katie Baxter and Sebastien Rabas Line Producer: Philippa Pettett Production Co-ordinator: Berniee Ekomisa Assistant Producer: Emily D'Souza Executive Producer for Optomen: Charlotte Brookes Assistant Commissioner: Chris Bartlett Commissioning Editors: Rhian Roberts and Beejal-Maya Patel Produced by Holly Newson Hair & Make Up: Sarah Burrows Art Director: River Gibbs Production Runner: Molly Morgan An Optomen production for iPlayer and BBC Sounds.

    27 min

  4. 7 APR

    Janette Manrara: The Banana

    Dilly Carter is joined by Janette Manrara, who brings three surprising items from her home: a banana, a pair of sparkly dance shoes and a treasured pendant from her great-grandmother. Dilly can’t help but be bemused as Janette explains her love of adding bananas to everything – even spaghetti bolognese. The dance shoes twirl the conversation into her Cuban roots, her leap from a finance career into the world of dance and the joys of following your passion. Finally, the pendant uncovers tender family memories and practical tips for caring for cherished jewellery. Full of humour, heart, and handy tips, Janette proves that even ordinary items can hold extraordinary stories. Sort Your Life Out Unpacked is a new podcast hosted by tidying expert Dilly Carter. In each episode, Dilly chats to a celebrity guest and unboxes three mystery objects from their home that reveal what is really important to them. At the end, Dilly asks her guest whether they are going to keep, donate or recycle any of the items and, along the way, we learn how to organise and sort our own lives out. Presented by Dilly Carter Editing: Daniel King Line Producer: Philippa Pettett Production Co-ordinator: Berniee Ekomisa Assistant Producer: Emily D'Souza Executive Producer for Optomen: Charlotte Brookes Assistant Commissioner: Chris Bartlett Commissioning Editors: Rhian Roberts and Beejal-Maya Patel Produced by Holly Newson Hair & Make Up: Sarah Burrows Art Director: River Gibbs Production Runner: Molly Morgan An Optomen production for iPlayer and BBC Sounds.

    33 min

  5. 31 MAR

    Trailer

    Sort Your Life Out's resident tidying expert Dilly Carter introduces her new podcast where she helps celebrity guests to unbox their treasures. Coming to iPlayer and BBC Sounds from 7 April, 2026.

    2 min
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About

Sort Your Life Out Unpacked is a new podcast hosted by tidying expert Dilly Carter. In each episode, Dilly chats to a celebrity guest and unboxes three mystery objects from their home that reveal what is really important to them. At the end, Dilly asks her guest whether they are going to keep, donate or recycle any of the items and, along the way, we learn how to organise and sort our own lives out. Sort Your Life Out is an Optomen production for iPlayer and BBC Sounds.

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  • Creator
    BBC Sounds
  • Years Active
    2k
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2026
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