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Mauritian actress, model, and Producer Françoise Pascal has been in the business for 50 years and has worked with some of the biggest names in film and TV.


Now, in a new play, 'My Wife Fell in Love with a Life Size Cardboard Cut-out of Ronan Keating' (yes, really!) written by PT Rose, actress and music lover Françoise Pascal is treading the boards again. In this podcast, we talk with her about working with some of those great names like Peter Sellers. A career that might never have happened as a near-death experience jumping from a house fire, it could have all turned out so differently.

A true survivor who has lived to tell the tale and go on to become a much sought-after actress. A podcast you won't want to miss.

Karen Struel-White and Pascal Productions present 'My Wife Fell in Love with a Life Size Cardboard Cut-Out of Ronan Keating' by PT Rose at the Drayton Arms Theatre, November 5th - 9th, 2024.

Tickets on sale now from www.thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/ronan-keating

 

SERIES 5; EPISODE 6

It's been an incredible 50 years for the leather-cladded singer and musician since she topped the UK charts with 'Devil Gate Drive'.

In her 60th year in the business, Suzi Q still feels as fresh as the first time she walked on stage. She talks about the glam rock period, her respect for Mary Weiss and writing music with KT Tunstall.

Part 1 of 2.

An intimate podcast you won't want to miss.
(Recorded in February 2024)

SERIES 5: Episode 5

Steve Ellis has always been outspoken about his views, and the former Love Affair frontman has plenty to say.

Released on his birthday, this podcast pulls no punches as we ask him what makes him the man he is today. Friends like Zoot Money, Keith Moon, and Paul Weller all get a mention, as well as the reason why he left the band when he did.

A mod and soul lover at heart, this is one podcast you won't want to miss.

(Recorded in 2022 after the release of his album 'Boom, Bang, Twang' and published in the 2022 November issue of the Beat magazine)

Series 5: Episode 4

Smokie's lead singer, Chris Norman, has reached a 55-year milestone in his music career, marking a new achievement in pop.

If his latest album 'Junction 55' is anything to go by, the Bradford boy has emerged in 2024 with some great new tracks that will keep his popularity to the fore.

In this interview, Chris looks back at his early career and collaborations with the likes of Suzie Quatro and the odd footballer! This is a podcast you won't want to miss.

"Then when the flap went down the noise was just incredible"...

The former Spandau Ballet lead singer recalls the surreal moment after being pranked on BBC's Michael McIntyre's Big Show.

Off the back of that prime-time BBC show recently watched by millions of viewers, the tickets for his upcoming tour have been selling like hotcakes.

In this podcast ahead of his new Big Swing Tour, Tony reveals the time that he met crooning legend Tony Bennett backstage, which crooner he took his mum to see and having to turn down an offer to attend a big Hollywood movie star's party.

A podcast you won't want to miss!

For tickets, go to www.tonyhadley.com

Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel celebrated their 50th Anniversary last year and the celebratory shows were such a joy that Steve is once more on the acoustic road to mark ‘50 Years A Rebel’…

For Steve, life on the road is more than just a job: it is almost his life’s blood. In this interview, we talk with the Cockney Rebel about what those 50+ years were like. Talking McCartney, Bolan, Eddie Reader, Viagra, and serendipity. Steve admits in this interview in his own words 'that he's not a regular guy' and we find out why in this exclusive interview you won't want to miss.


An intimate discussion that looks at the real Steve Harley behind-the-stage persona.


Recorded in London in 2023



Series 5, Episode 1