The Leisure Society with Gemma Cairney

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The Leisure Society with Gemma Cairney

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

  1. 01/19/2020

    Kathy Burke

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

    41 min

  2. 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

  3. 01/06/2020

    Ben Watt birdwatching

    Gemma joins musician Ben Watt for a spot of birdwatching

    36 min

  4. 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

  5. 04/21/2019

    Damon Albarn

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

    33 min

  6. 04/14/2019

    Kristin Hersh on snakes

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

    32 min

  7. 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

  8. 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.

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