The Leisure Society with Gemma Cairney

BBC Radio 6 Music

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PERSONAL JOURNALS

Gemma Cairney interviews cultural icons, tastemakers, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hobbies, collections and loves beyond what they are known for.

01/19/2020

Kathy Burke

Gemma joins Kathy Burke round at her house to talk about her love of television.

41 min
01/13/2020

Bonnie Greer at the British Museum

Gemma Cairney joins Bonnie Greer at one of her favourite places, the British Museum.

39 min
01/06/2020

Ben Watt birdwatching

Gemma joins musician Ben Watt for a spot of birdwatching

36 min
04/28/2019

Zawe Ashton on shopping

Actress Zawe Ashton joins Gemma Cairney to the talk about how she spends her leisure time shopping in retail parks and how these seemingly menial non-artistic places calms her. Born in Hackney in London, Zawe attended Manchester University School of Theatre, where she gained her degree in acting. Her portrayal of Vod in Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong’s Fresh Meat won her a cult following and the diversity of her work across television, film and stage has attracted numerous accolades.

40 min
04/21/2019

Damon Albarn

Gemma Cairney joins Damon Albarn for a chat about travel and adventure at his studios.

33 min
04/14/2019

Kristin Hersh on snakes

Throwing Muses frontwoman Kristin Hersh joins Gemma Cairney at the reptile house.

32 min
04/07/2019

Sir Paul Smith on cycling

Gemma Cairney is joined by fashion designer Paul Smith to discuss his love of bicycles.

25 min
10/01/2018

Santigold on interior design

Santigold is the moniker of Philadelphia-born musician and producer Santi White. She released her debut album Santogold in 2008, followed by Master of My Make-Believe in 2012. She has since collaborated with the likes of Jay Z, Q Tip, Kanye West, Beastie Boys and Lykke Li. She joins Gemma at the Wallace Collection in London to talk about her loves beyond music including interior design.

37 min

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Gemma Cairney interviews cultural icons, tastemakers, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hobbies, collections and loves beyond what they are known for.