In the Spotlight

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WalesOnline's Sam Cook puts some of Wales' biggest stars in the spotlight, determining where they got their big break and struggles that they may have faced along the way. Brought to you by WalesOnline Reach plc

  1. 04/23/2024

    In the Spotlight with Dan Swygart (Love Triangle)

    28-year-old Dan Swygart, from Ruthin in north Wales, received a lot of online criticism after appearing on reality series I Am Shauna Rae last year. He will now appear on new E4 reality series Love Triangle - and here, he reveals his reason why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    In the Spotlight with Dan Swygart (Love Triangle)

  2. 04/22/2024

    In the Spotlight with Siân Brooke

    The first two series of Belfast-based police drama Blue Lights have been a huge success. Series star Siân Brooke gives an exclusive interview with In the Spotlight host Sam Cook about her role, holidaying in Wales and appearing alongside Benedict Cumberbatch on stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    In the Spotlight with Siân Brooke

  3. 04/17/2024

    In the Spotlight with Mike Bubbins

    A new BBC comedy series set in Wales about a 1970s PE teacher who has to navigate life in the modern world is released this week. Writer and star of Mammoth, Mike Bubbins, speaks to Sam Cook about why the series could have "easily gone wrong". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    In the Spotlight with Mike Bubbins

  4. 03/20/2024

    In the Spotlight with Monster Films

    David Howard and Rik Hall from Wales-based production company Monster Films worked with serial killer Charles Sobhraj on new Channel 4 documentary series The Real Serpent: Investigating a Serial Killer. Here they chat to host Sam Cook about what he was really like as a man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    In the Spotlight with Monster Films

  5. 02/02/2024

    In the Spotlight with Andrew Jenkins (The Traitors)

    The Traitors: It’s the show that got everyone talking. Flying the flag high for Wales on the second series of the smash hit BBC series was 45-year-old insurance broker Andrew Jenkins, who has described life since the show began airing as “surreal”. Here, he chats with In the Spotlight host Sam Cook about the accident that changed his life forever, working with Claudia Winkleman and how it felt to come so close to winning the money on The Traitors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    In the Spotlight with Andrew Jenkins (The Traitors)

  6. 11/29/2023

    In the Spotlight with Pete Waterman

    Music mogul Pete Waterman chats to In the Spotlight host Sam Cook ahead of his new musical, I Should Be So Lucky. The record producer and songwriter reflects on his Pop Idol days, the current music scene and working with Kylie Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    In the Spotlight with Pete Waterman

  7. 10/27/2023

    In the Spotlight with Rakie Ayola

    Months before she won the prestigious Siân Phillips Award at this year's BAFTA Cymru, Welsh actress Rakie Ayola sat down with Sam Cook to discuss how growing up in Ely, Cardiff influenced her successful career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    In the Spotlight with Rakie Ayola

  8. 09/02/2023

    In the Spotlight with Mark Lewis Jones

    This Welsh actor you'll definitely recognise, he's been in Keeping Faith, Stella, Outlander and The Crown. We're lucky enough Mark Lewis Jones could squeeze us in to chat about his career, how he started out, the world of fan conventions and his upcoming attempt at the Tenby Iron Man challenge for charity, Head for Change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    In the Spotlight with Mark Lewis Jones
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WalesOnline's Sam Cook puts some of Wales' biggest stars in the spotlight, determining where they got their big break and struggles that they may have faced along the way. Brought to you by WalesOnline Reach plc

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  • Creator
    Reach Plc
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © WalesOnline
  • Show Website
    In the Spotlight