Rylan: How to Be...

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Rylan: How to Be...

How to Be in the Spotlight – Rylan explores the good, the bad and the ugly of what it's like to be thrust into the public eye – with those who've lived to tell the tale. Over 12 episodes, Rylan will be joined by guests who will share how they have learned to navigate the spotlight, reflecting on what they did right – and what they did very wrong… A Mindhouse production for BBC Sounds.

  1. 12. Francis Bourgeois – On viral fame and dealing with criticism

    20 AUG

    12. Francis Bourgeois – On viral fame and dealing with criticism

    Rylan is joined by trainspotter Francis Bourgeois to discuss becoming an overnight internet sensation. Francis tells Rylan about his tricky teenage years and growing up as an outsider, confronting accusations that his train persona is “fake”, and trainspotting with Joe Jonas. Rylan explores the good, the bad and the ugly of being thrust into the spotlight - with those who've lived to tell the tale. Host: Rylan Assistant Producer: Satema Tarawally Edit Producer: Katie Grant Producer: Millie Chu Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Executive Producers: Barnaby Coughlin and Arron Fellows Music: Miguel d'Oliveira Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts A Mindhouse production for BBC Sounds

    38 min
  2. 11. Ekin-Su - Navigating fame and the personal impact of reality TV

    13 AUG

    11. Ekin-Su - Navigating fame and the personal impact of reality TV

    Rylan is joined by Love Island winner Ekin-Su to discuss her mixed experiences in the spotlight. Ekin tells Rylan about her high-profile break-up with Love Island boyfriend Davide, her fall from grace after appearing on Celebrity Big Brother, and the psychological damage of reality TV. Rylan explores the good, the bad and the ugly of being thrust into the spotlight - with those who've lived to tell the tale. Host: Rylan Assistant Producer: Satema Tarawally Edit Producer: Katie Grant Producer: Millie Chu Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Executive Producers: Barnaby Coughlin and Arron Fellows Music: Miguel d'Oliveira Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts A Mindhouse production for BBC Sounds

    39 min
  3. 10. Will Young - Leaving Strictly and homophobia in the music industry

    6 AUG

    10. Will Young - Leaving Strictly and homophobia in the music industry

    Rylan speaks to pop sensation Will Young about life in the spotlight. Will discusses facing homophobia in the music industry, his experience on Strictly and facing mental health struggles in the public eye. Rylan explores the good, the bad and the ugly of being thrust into the spotlight - with those who've lived to tell the tale. Host: Rylan Assistant Producer: Satema Tarawally Edit Producer: Katie Grant Producer: Millie Chu Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Executive Producers: Barnaby Coughlin and Arron Fellows Music: Miguel d'Oliveira Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts A Mindhouse production for BBC Sounds

    39 min
  4. 9. Big Zuu - On classism in TV and stealing delivery food

    30 JUL

    9. Big Zuu - On classism in TV and stealing delivery food

    Rylan sits down with Big Zuu to talk about his unique rise to fame - from rapper extraordinaire to double BAFTA award-winning TV presenter. They discuss making grime mainstream alongside Stormzy, Dave and AJ Tracey, his viral BAFTA acceptance speech for 'Big Zuu's Big Eats' and dealing with classicism in the TV industry. Rylan explores the good, the bad and the ugly of being thrust into the spotlight - with those who've lived to tell the tale. Host: Rylan Assistant Producer: Satema Tarawally Edit Producer: Katie Grant Producer: Millie Chu Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Executive Producers: Barnaby Coughlin and Arron Fellows Music: Miguel d'Oliveira Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts A Mindhouse production for BBC Sounds

    34 min
  5. 8. Matt Goss - On Brosmania and fans under the bed

    23 JUL

    8. Matt Goss - On Brosmania and fans under the bed

    Rylan is joined by singer and frontman of iconic 80s band, Bros, Matt Goss. With fedora in place, Matt and Rylan chat about finding fans under the bed at the height of Brosmania, having an 11 year-long Las Vegas residency, and wanting to reconcile with his brother and bandmate, Luke. Rylan explores the good, the bad and the ugly of being thrust into the spotlight - with those who've lived to tell the tale. Host: Rylan Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams Producer: Millie Chu Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Executive Producers: Barnaby Coughlin and Arron Fellows Music: Miguel d'Oliveira Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts A Mindhouse production for BBC Sounds

    29 min
  6. 7. Charlotte Church – Being a child star and weird fan encounters

    16 JUL

    7. Charlotte Church – Being a child star and weird fan encounters

    Rylan is joined by singer and host of ‘Kicking Back with The Cardiffians’ Charlotte Church to discuss her mixed experiences in the spotlight. Charlotte tells Rylan about growing up as a child star and singing for the Pope as a 12-year-old, press intrusion in her rebellious years, and being accused of anti-Semitism. Rylan explores the good, the bad and the ugly of being thrust into the spotlight - with those who've lived to tell the tale. Host: Rylan Assistant Producer: Monetta Pierre Edit Producer: Katie Grant Producer: Millie Chu Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Executive Producers: Barnaby Coughlin and Arron Fellows Music: Miguel d'Oliveira Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts A Mindhouse production for BBC Sounds

    39 min
  7. 6. Andy Coulson – Launching the Spice Girls and being arrested

    9 JUL

    6. Andy Coulson – Launching the Spice Girls and being arrested

    Rylan speaks to Andy Coulson, former editor of News of the World and host of the ‘Crisis What Crisis’ podcast, about the highs and lows of his career in tabloid journalism. They discuss his role in shaping the careers of some of the biggest names in the spotlight, including the Spice Girls and The Beckhams, as well as his arrest in the wake of the infamous phone-hacking scandal. Rylan explores the good, the bad and the ugly of being thrust into the spotlight - with those who've lived to tell the tale. Host: Rylan Assistant Producer: Satema Tarawally Edit Producer: Katie Grant Producer: Millie Chu Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Executive Producers: Barnaby Coughlin and Arron Fellows Music: Miguel d'Oliveira Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts A Mindhouse production for BBC Sounds

    32 min
  8. 5. Ainsley Harriott - Racism in the food industry and becoming a meme

    2 JUL

    5. Ainsley Harriott - Racism in the food industry and becoming a meme

    Rylan speaks to TV chef and national treasure Ainsley Harriott about life in the spotlight. Ainsley tells Rylan about dealing with racism as a chef, providing in-flight entertainment for Richard Branson, and how he’s enjoyed becoming a Gen-Z meme. How to Be in the Spotlight - Rylan explores the good, the bad and the ugly of being thrust into the spotlight - with those who've lived to tell the tale. Host: Rylan Assistant Producer: Monetta Pierre Edit Producer: Katie Grant Producer: Millie Chu Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Executive Producers: Barnaby Coughlin and Arron Fellows Music: Miguel d'Oliveira Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts A Mindhouse production for BBC Sounds

    38 min
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How to Be in the Spotlight – Rylan explores the good, the bad and the ugly of what it's like to be thrust into the public eye – with those who've lived to tell the tale. Over 12 episodes, Rylan will be joined by guests who will share how they have learned to navigate the spotlight, reflecting on what they did right – and what they did very wrong… A Mindhouse production for BBC Sounds.

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  • Creator
    BBC Sounds
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2024
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