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Begin Again with Davina McCall

Begin Again with Davina McCall

Begin Again

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Jason Donovan on The Price Of A Fame & How Fatherhood Changed Everything

What does fame at 17 really do to you? In this episode of Begin Again, Jason Donovan opens up about growing up in the spotlight and what happens when success comes before you’ve had time to understand yourself. Thrust into fame as a teenager on Neighbours, Jason shares what it was like navigating a world where everyone thought they knew him, while he was still figuring out who he was. Behind the success, there was pressure, confusion, and a lack of guidance that led him down a path he struggled to control. He speaks candidly about the reality of those years; the partying, the expectations, and the feeling of having to navigate it all alone. At a time when mental health wasn’t openly talked about, Jason reflects on how difficult it was to process everything he was experiencing. But this is also a story of change. Jason shares how becoming a father became a turning point giving him purpose, grounding, and a reason to rebuild. He reflects on the lessons he’s learned, what he knows now that he didn’t then, and how he’s found a way to balance creativity, family, and peace. At its core, this is a conversation about fame, identity, and what it takes to take back control of your life no matter where you started. 🌟 Follow for more powerful conversations about resilience, growth, and beginning again. Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod ✨Begin Again Newsletter: https://linkly.link/2g2xx (00:00) Intro (02:36) The Face Magazine Outing Scandal (14:38) Jason's Upbringing And Relationship With His Parents (20:34) Saily Ad (21:30) Bloom & Wild Ad (22:32) Jason's Relationship With His Father And Stepmother (27:01) The Beginnings Of Jason's Career & Working With Kylie (28:47) Jason On Neighbours And Meeting Kylie (31:10) Spirituality And Getting Older (35:07) Paramount + Ad (36:23) Begin Again Newsletter (37:17) Jason's Wife Angela And The Buzz Of Performing (41:37) Drug Addiction And Mental Health Battle (47:24) Recovery, Meeting His Wife And Becoming A Father (52:41) A Letter From Jason's Father (55:23) What's Next For Jason And What Else He'd Like To Do Sponsored by: Saily - Download from the app store and use code DAVINA at the checkout for 15% off Bloom & Wild - use code DAVINA for 15% off at https://www.bloomandwild.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=begin_again Paramount+ - Episodes 1-3 of The Madison are available to stream on Paramount+ now: https://www.paramountplus.com/gb/shows/the-madison/ Episodes 4-6 will be available to stream from 21 March Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 ч. 7 мин.
19.12.2025

S11 EP37: Jason Donovan

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor and singer - Jason Donovan. You can find info and tickets for Jason's new 'Doin' Fine Encore' tour at JASONDONOVAN.COM This eagerly awaited tour promises to take fans on a vibrant journey through 35 years of hits from both stage and screen, delivered with Jason’s signature energy and unmistakable live performance style. A musical feast packed with unforgettable tunes, Doin’ Fine Encore will feature beloved songs from his celebrated career — including stage favourites from Joseph, Priscilla, and The Rocky Horror Show, as well as classic pop hits such as “Especially For You,” “Too Many Broken Hearts,” “Any Dream Will Do” and “Sealed With A Kiss”. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@parentinghell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

57 мин.
17.12.2025

JASON DONOVAN on Dr*gs, Partying in the 90s & Why Having His Daughter Changed His Life

Jason Donovan is one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met. I grew up knowing him as the golden boy from Neighbours so, it was surprising to hear how desperate he was to shake off that teenage heart throb image. Fame hit him young and fast, and before he’d had chance to figure out who he was, Jason found himself trapped in a world that expected him to stay the same blue eyed, blonde haired version of himself that everyone had fallen in love with. In the ‘90s, he pushed back hard: three-day bender, a coc*ine overdose at LA’s Viper Room and using dr*gs to escape the squeaky-clean persona that followed him from Neighbours to the West End. He doesn’t regret those years, but says they taught him a hell of a lot about himself. We cover: His need to shake off the teen heartthrob image and be “cool”Bingeing on coc*ine at the height of his fameHow becoming a dad changed everything and led him to quit dr*gsHis relationship with Kylie and how it’s followed him throughout his careerWhat it’s like to age in the public eye This conversation is a reminder that even the brightest stars carry shadows and that facing them can be the most powerful comeback of all. Jason Donovan is Great Company. This episode contains sensitive topic discussions including substance abuse. If you or someone you know is affected by anything in this episode and need support, please see the suggested helpline and website links below. Coc*ine Anonymous UK 0800 612 0225 helpline@cauk.org.uk Frank talktofrank.com If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk THE CREDITS Executive Producers: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett Social Media: Laura Coughlan Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 ч. 11 мин.
19.07.2021

Pandora Sykes, Jason Donovan, Felicity Kendal and Gina Yashere

Welcome back! It’s week twenty-eight of The Graham Norton Radio Show with Waitrose. Graham and trusty accomplice Maria McErlane help with your dilemmas in Graham's Guide. This week's guests include: Pandora Sykes chatting about her brand new book How Do We Know We're Doing It Right? Jason Donovan who returns to the stage in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Felicity Kendal making her musical debut in Anything Goes and Gina Yashere live from LA telling us about her brand new memoir Cack-Handed Graham will be back on your radio for The Graham Norton Radio Show with Waitrose on Saturday and Sunday from 9.30am on Virgin Radio UK. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear all the highlights every week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 ч. 4 мин.
09.11.2019

With Matthew Bourne, Adam Cooper, Jason Donovan, Roger Bart and Olly Dobson

A theatre special, plus more problems in Grill Graham

1 ч. 9 мин.
13.10.2019

Fake tan, rocket man and … Jason Donovan

2018 Strictly finalist Joe Sugg teams up with producer Kim Winston to bring the fans an Access All Areas backstage pass to the show. Kim has an encyclopaedic knowledge of Strictly, having worked on the show since 2009, and Joe knows first-hand what all the couples are going through, making them the perfect duo to give the listeners an exclusive insight of what really goes on backstage. In this episode they chat to eliminated professionals Kevin and Luba to find out the gossip from group rehearsals, Joe heads off on Work Experience to fake tans Will, and we chat to Karim to find out if he can find his serious side in time to Tango. The Strictly Come Dancing Official Podcast is made by BBC Studios, TalentWorks and produced by Laura Gallop and Kim Winston.

28 мин.
06.09.2023

You can't beat The Greatest Showman (with Clare Balding and Jason Donovan)

Fi is still joined by Clare Balding and they serenade you in this particularly bonkers episode of Off Air... plus, they discuss being studious, their playlists and the Olympics. They're also joined by Aussie heart throb Jason Donovan to discuss his role in Grease the Musical. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Assistant Producer: Eve Salusbury Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

46 мин.

Jason Donovan — Apple