Synopsis
Join Chris and the team every Friday for highlights from the best breakfast show on the air, plus exclusive content and uncut interviews.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode. The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio is available in the UK on DAB digital radio, online at www.virginradio.co.uk and on mobile via the Virgin Radio app. Virgin Radio is also available on Sky channel 0215.
Episodes
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Rafe Spall, Daisy Haggard, Chris Addison, Kier Starmer, Kirsty Gallagher
15/07/2022 Duration: 01h03minThis week on the show we welcome friends from the world of music, comedy, sport and television.The brilliant acting sensation Rafe Spall chats starring in 'To Kill A Mockingbird' in the West End and the brand new series of 'Trying' on Apple TV+.Dynamic duo Daisy Haggard and Chris Addison share all about series three of their Sky Comedy show 'Breeders'.Leader of the Labour Party Sir Kier Starmer gives us his opinion on the latest developments in Parliament.And moon marvel Kirsty Gallagher discusses her latest book 'The Lunar Living Journal'.Plus Piers Morgan, Ronni Ancona, Wayne Riley, Dr Hazel Wallace and Donna Lancaster.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week.Rafe Spall - 00:40Daisy Haggard & Chris Addison - 08:18Kier Starmer - 16:12Piers Morgan - 23:41Kirsty Gallagher - 30:38Ronni Ancona - 37:21Wayne Riley - 43:25Dr Hazel Wallace - 49:49Donna Lancaster - 56:55 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and
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Simon Pegg, David Mitchell, Big Zuu, Miriam Margolyes
08/07/2022 Duration: 01h01minThis week on the show we welcome friends from the world of music, comedy, sport and television.The hilarious David Mitchell shares all about this new stage show 'Upstart Crow'.Acting sensation Simon Pegg chats the brilliant new Channel 4 show 'The Undeclared War'.Musical power couple Sophie Ellis Bextor and Richard Jones take us through their lovely new cookbook 'Love. Food. Family'.And BAFTA award winner Big Zuu tells us about his latest show 'Big Zuu's Big Eats'.Plus Miriam Margolyes, Piers Morgan, Kyle Richards, Will Greenwood and David Croft.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week.David Mitchell - 00:48Simon Pegg - 06:20Sophie Ellis-Bextor & Richard Jones - 12:47Big Zuu - 18:17Miriam Margolyes - 26:58Piers Morgan - 34:05Kyle Richards - 41:19Will Greenwood - 47:25David Croft - 55:07 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Chris Evans with Michael Pollan
03/07/2022 Duration: 27minIn this podcast special, Chris Evans chats to New York Times best-selling author Michael Pollan about the paperback release of his latest book ‘This Is Your Mind On Plants’ which looks at the incredible effects that three plant drugs - opium, caffeine, and mescaline - can have on the mind.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Sara Pascoe, Joe Wicks, Piers Morgan, Paolo Nutini
01/07/2022 Duration: 01h02minThis week on the show we welcome friends from the world of music, comedy, sport and television.The hilarious Sara Pascoe discusses her upcoming UK stand-up tour 'Success Story'.Workout wonder Joe Wicks shares all about his attempt to break the record of the world’s largest HIIT workout.The one and only Piers Morgan give us the latest lowdown on his TalkTV show ‘Uncensored’And Scottish musical maestro Paolo Nutini chats his brand new album and his upcoming UK and European tour datesPlus Dylan Hartley, David Croft, Michael Pollan, Floella Benjamin and Mark Whiteley.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week.Sara Pascoe - 00:37Joe Wicks - 07:54Piers Morgan - 15:00Paolo Nutini - 21:54Dylan Hartley - 28:51David Croft - 35:53Michael Pollan - 41:47Floella Benjamin - 48:03Mark Whiteley - 55:05 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Chris Evans with Lisa Bilyeu
26/06/2022 Duration: 27minIn this podcast special, Chris Evans chats to the extraordinary Lisa Bilyeu about the creation of the billion-dollar protein bar company Quest Nutrition and Lisa tells us all about her new book ‘Radical Confidence: 10 No B-S Lessons on Becoming the Hero of Your Own Life’, which is out now.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Craig Revel Horwood, Matthew Goode, Hugh Bonneville, Jack Savoretti
24/06/2022 Duration: 01h02minThis week on the show we welcome friends from the world of music, film and television.The fabulous Craig Revel Horwood shares all about 'Strictly Ballroom: The Musical' which is touring across the UK from September.The unlikeliest trio of Matthew Goode, Hugh Bonneville and Jack Savoretti join us ahead of their charity lunch with our incredible Auction For Ukraine charity bidders.Talk TV’s very own Piers Morgan tells us what he has planned for his ‘Uncensored’ show.And musical maestro Ian Broudie chats about The Lightning Seeds' latest single 'Sunshine'.Plus Steph McGovern, Marian Keyes, Kula Shaker, Sarah Malcolm and Simon Gunning.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week. Craig Revel Horwood - 00:45Matthew Goode, Hugh Bonneville & Jack Savoretti - 07:20Piers Morgan - 15:32Ian Broudie - 22:24Steph McGovern - 29:51Marian Keyes - 36:32Kula Shaker - 43:13Sarah Malcolm - 50:01Simon Gunning - 56:39 Se
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Chris Evans with Tony Fadell
19/06/2022 Duration: 28minIn this podcast special, Chris Evans chats to extraordinary engineer Tony Fadell about his new book ‘Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making’ and tells us stories from his incredible career working for Steve Jobs and helping with the creation of the iPod and the iPhone.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Paapa Essiedu, Tom Walker, Robert Glenister, Charlie P. Brooks
17/06/2022 Duration: 43minThis week on the show we welcome friends from the world of music, film and television.Acting sensation Paapa Essiedu spills the beans on his time-bending new Sky Max drama 'The Lazarus Project'.The musical talent of Tom Walker chats about his upcoming, yet-to-be-titled, second album and looks ahead to his multitude of 2022 gigs.Astonishing actor Robert Glenister gives us the scoop on his chilling new BBC One thriller 'Sherwood'.And author Charlie P. Brooks reveals all about his latest children's book 'The Super-Secret Diary of Holly Hopkinson: Just a Touch of Utter Chaos'.Plus Lisa Bilyeu, Tony Fadell and David Croft.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week.Paapa Essiedu - 00:37Tom Walker - 07:56Robert Glenister - 14:47Charlie P Brooks - 20:58Lisa Bilyeu - 28:37Tony Fadell - 34:44David Croft - 41:37 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Chris Evans with Pat Monahan
12/06/2022 Duration: 14minIn this podcast special Chris Evans chats to Train’s incredible frontman Pat Monahan about golf, gigging, wine and their brand new 60s & 70s radio rock-inspired album ‘AM Gold’.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Romesh Ranganathan, Bill Pullman, Paul Hollywood, Rob Beckett
10/06/2022 Duration: 01h18minThis week on the show we welcome friends from the world of music, film, television, literature and cuisine.The hilarious Romesh Ranganathan chats his new comedy series ‘Avoidance’.Richard Osman dons his detective hat discussing his episode of BBC One’s Who Do You Think You Are.Funnyman Rob Beckett chats the Platinum Jubilee and the paperback release of his book ‘A Class Act’.Baking extraordinaire Paul Hollywood talks his new book ‘Bake’.Best-selling author Michael Lewis lifts the lid on his new book ‘The Premonition: A Pandemic Story’.The Happy Pear Twins, David and Stephen Flynn, fly through their new book The Veg Box.And Hollywood giant Bill Pullman tells us about treading the boards in his new play ‘The Mad House’. Plus top chef José Pizarro, Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott, F1’s Jenson Button and Talk TV’s Piers Morgan.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week.Rob Beckett - 0:41Richard Osman - 9:02Rome
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Chris Evans with Susan Cain
05/06/2022 Duration: 22minIn this podcast special, Chris Evans chats to phenomenal writer Susan Cain about challenging our thinking around vulnerability, loss and pain in her fantastic book ‘Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole’.You can catch Chris and the team live, weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Danny Boyle, Stephen Merchant, Alastair Bruce
01/06/2022 Duration: 36minThis week on the show we welcome friends from the world of music, film, television and journalism.Legendary film director Danny Boyle chats about his brand new Disney+ show 'Pistol'.The hilarious Stephen Merchant spills the beans about series two of 'The Outlaws'.Sky News' Royal Commentator Alastair Bruce tells us what to expect from the Platinum Jubilee weekend of festivities.Rocker Seasick Steve looks ahead to his upcoming gig at the 'Red Rooster Festival' and to performing at CarFest North & South.Plus awesome author Tony Riddle gives us advice on how to reconnect with our natural state in his latest book 'Be More Human'.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week. Danny Boyle - 00:46Stephen Merchant - 07:45Alastair Bruce - 14:43Seasick Steve - 21:39Tony Riddle - 29:00 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Chris Evans with Simu Liu
29/05/2022 Duration: 28minIn this podcast special, Chris Evans chats to the marvellously talented Simu Liu about his incredible rise to frame and how he got the starring role in Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi’, all of which features in his brand new book ‘We Were Dreamers'.You can catch Chris and the team live, weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Simu Liu, Liam Gallagher, Bryce Dallas Howard, Mo Gilligan
27/05/2022 Duration: 01h06minThis week on the show we welcome friends from the world of music, film, television and comedy.Marvellous actor Simu Liu shares his incredible rise to stardom in his new book 'We Were Dreamers'.The one and only Liam Gallagher chats about his highly anticipated sold-out shows at the Etihad Stadium and Knebworth.The insanely talented Bryce Dallas Howard looks ahead to the latest dinosaur adventure in her new film 'Jurassic World: Domninion'.And the hilarious Mo Gilligan stops by to lift the lid on series three of this Channel 4 show 'The Late-ish Show'.Plus Ardal O'Hanlon, Arthur C. Brooks, Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert, Dr Catherine Green, Angela Hartnett and David Croft.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week.Simu Liu - 00:46Liam Gallagher - 07:46Bryce Dallas Howard - 15:15Mo Gilligan - 23:23Ardal O'Hanlon - 30:15Arthur C. Brooks - 37:09Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert & Dr Catherine Green - 44:13Angela H
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Chris Evans with Miles Teller
24/05/2022 Duration: 15minIn this podcast special, Chris Evans chats to acting sensation Miles Teller about starring alongside Tom Cruise in the highly anticipated new film ‘Top Gun: Maverick’.You can catch Chris and the team live, weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Chris Evans with Arthur C. Brooks
24/05/2022 Duration: 25minIn this podcast special Chris Evans chats to Harvard professor and happiness expert Arthur C. Brooks about his wonderful new book ‘From Strength To Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose In The Second Half Of Life’, which is out now!You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Miles Teller, James Acaster, Anne-Marie Duff, Anthony Horowitz
20/05/2022 Duration: 57minThis week on the show we welcome friends from the world of music, film, television and comedy.Acting powerhouse Miles Teller chats his highly anticipated new film 'Top Gun: Maverick'.The always hilarious James Acaster tells us about his appearance on 'Mastermind' and the latest series of 'Hypothetical'.Wonderful actress, Anne-Marie Duff shares all about Channel 4's latest crime thriller 'Suspect'.And best selling author Anthony Horowitz discusses Bond's latest adventure in his new book 'With A Mind To Kill'.Plus Matt Forde, The Duke of Richmond, Vance Joy and Russell Foster.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week.Miles Teller - 00:40James Acaster - 07:50Anne-Marie Duff - 14:56Anthony Horowitz - 21:41Matt Forde - 30:24Duke of Richmond - 37:03Vance Joy - 44:06Russell Foster - 50:32 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Chris Evans with Russell Foster
18/05/2022 Duration: 24minIn this podcast special Chris Evans chats to Professor Russell Foster about sleep, health, fitness and so much more, which all feature in his incredible new book “Life Time: The New Science of the Body Clock, and How It Can Revolutionize Your Sleep and Health”.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Graham Norton, Emeli Sandé, Minnie Driver, Myleene Klass
13/05/2022 Duration: 53minThis week on the show we welcome friends from the world of music, film, television and comedy.Virgin Radio's very own Graham Norton gets us ready for this year's Eurovision Song Contest.Scottish Superstar Emeli Sandé chats about her brilliant new album 'Let's Say For Instance'.Former pop star and now broadcaster Myleene Klass shares top life tips from her new book 'They Don't Teach This At School'.Hollywood actress Minnie Driver shares incredible stories from her memoir 'Managing Expectations'.And The Repair Shop's Jay Blades flicks through his autobiography 'Making It'.Plus Tom Kerridge, Oliver Burkeman, Lawrence Dallaglio and Jose Pereira.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week.Graham Norton - 00:40Emeli Sandé - 06:58Myleene Klass - 12:34Jay Blades - 19:18Minnie Driver - 27:57Tom Kerridge - 34:46Lawrence Dallaglio & Jose Pereira - 41:39Oliver Burkeman - 47:22 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and
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Chris Tarrant, Wim Hof, Gaby Roslin, Josh Berry, Rory Bremner
06/05/2022 Duration: 50minThis week on the show we welcome friends from the world of music, film, television and comedy.Legendary TV and radio host Chris Tarrant chats his brilliant new book walking us through his 50-year career, 'It's Not A Proper Job'.The Iceman Wim Hoff talks about his life-changing book 'The Wim Hof Method' which is out now in paperback.Virgin Radio's very own Gaby Roslin and the hilarious Josh Berry discuss their gameshow 'Gaby's Talking Pictures' at London's Leicester Square Theatre.And impressionist Rory Bremner tells us about his new espionage podcast 'The Spying Game'.Plus Martin Fry, Dr Tracy Dennis-Tiwary and Ellis Cross.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week.Chris Tarrant - 00:39Wim Hof - 08:14Gaby Roslin & Josh Berry - 15:00Rory Bremner - 22:43Martin Fry - 29:50Dr Tracy Dennis-Tiwary - 36:30Ellis Cross - 43:35 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.