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Join Emily Dean and her Shih Tzu Raymond, for an extraordinary dog walk. Meet household names you’ve heard a lot about, opening up in a way you’ve never heard before. They’ll reveal what truly makes them tick and you’ll discover why the best chats always happen over a dog walk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Richard Herring

Richard Herring

This week Emily went to Hertfordshire for a stroll with Richard Herring and his dog, Wolfie. They chatted about Richard growing up with his dad as his headmaster, his experience at Oxford University and his fabulous podcast, RHLSTP.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:13:2025/07/2022
Michael Whitehall and Hilary Whitehall

Michael Whitehall and Hilary Whitehall

This week Emily went for a stroll in Putney with Michael and Hilary Whitehall and their dog, Philomena. They chatted about their early years, their new podcast The Wittering Whitehalls and cleared up a few inaccuracies from Jack’s episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:07:2018/07/2022
Chris Addison

Chris Addison

This week Emily and Ray headed to Beckenham Place Park for a stroll with Chris Addison. They chatted about Chris being a committed cat-person, his time on Mock the Week, and the upcoming third series of Breeders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:12:3411/07/2022
Fern Britton

Fern Britton

This week Emily went for a walk with Fern Britton and her Goddaughter Cavapoo, Olive. They chatted about Fern’s childhood in Ealing, her chihuahua Grandson, her wonderful career in television and her new book, The Good Servant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
52:5213/06/2022
Roisin Conaty

Roisin Conaty

This week Emily went for a stroll round Highgate Wood with Roisin Conaty and her Maltese, Harpo. They chatted about her childhood in Camden, the epiphany she had when she tried stand up for the first time and her fabulous show, GameFace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
54:0008/06/2022
Anthony Horowitz

Anthony Horowitz

This week Emily went for a stroll in Suffolk coast with Anthony Horowitz and his Labrador, Chase. They chatted about his childhood in North London, his gap year at a cattle ranch in Australia, creating Alex Ryder and his latest Bond thriller, With A Mind To Kill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:00:2830/05/2022
Bonnie Langford

Bonnie Langford

This week Emily went for a walk around Chiswick House and Gardens with Bonnie Langford and her maltipoo, Poppy. They chatted about her incredible theatre career, her stint working with two Doctors in Doctor Who, and her current tour – ‘Anything Goes’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:09:5123/05/2022
Paul Chowdhry

Paul Chowdhry

This week Ray and Emily went for a walk in Glastone Park with Paul Chowdhry. They chatted about their first meeting on Celebrity Deal or No Deal, the impact of losing his mum, Paul's experience of racism when he was growing up, and his stand up tour, Family Friendly Comedian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
56:3116/05/2022
Angela Scanlon

Angela Scanlon

This week Emily and Ray went for a walk around Highgate Wood with Angela Scanlon. They chatted about growing up with red hair, how Angela got into performing, how she felt she was winging her first time presenting The One Show, and her new book, Joyrider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
54:2809/05/2022
Aled Jones

Aled Jones

This week Emily and Ray went for a walk around Green Park with Aled Jones. They chatted about his incredibly early start in show business, what it was like to sing privately for Prince Charles and new children’s book, Bobby Dean and the Golden Egg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
51:5602/05/2022
Michael Owen and Gemma Owen

Michael Owen and Gemma Owen

This week Emily went for a walk in Flintshire with football legend Michael Owen and his international dressage champion and fashion entrepreneur daughter, Gemma Owen. They chat about their three adorable dogs, the competitive streak in the Owen family and their pocket money rules! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:01:3625/04/2022
Rachel Parris

Rachel Parris

This week Emily and Ray went for a stroll around Clapham Common with Rachel Parris. They discuss Rachel’s childhood in Leicester, the surreal nature of going viral with The Mash Report and her book, Advice from Strangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
58:3518/04/2022
Graeme Hall Returns!

Graeme Hall Returns!

This week Ray and Emily went for a walk in the Cotswolds with the Dogfather, Graeme Hall. Graeme comes to see Ray in person for a one-to-one session. They also discuss Graeme’s new book and live show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48:0811/04/2022
Mark Watson

Mark Watson

This week Emily and Ray take Mark Watson for a walk round Lloyd Park in Walthamstow. They chatted about Mark’s passion for writing, discovering stand-up comedy at university and how he changed his life to focus on the work that made him happy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
53:3504/04/2022
Rhys Stephenson

Rhys Stephenson

On the first episode of the new series Emily and Ray take Rhys Stephenson for a walk around Greenwich Park. They chatted about his decision to shift from a medical career into entertainment, working with a talking dog and of course, his time on Strictly Come Dancing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:06:5628/03/2022
Jack Whitehall

Jack Whitehall

In this Christmas special Emily and Ray went for a walk round Regent’s Park with Jack Whitehall and his Cavapoo, Coco. They chatted about the Whitehall family dogs, his childhood where he was an extroverted kid, his rebellious phase at school, and his new film, Clifford the Big Red Dog.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
50:2216/12/2021
Angela Barnes

Angela Barnes

This week Emily went for a walk in Brighton with Angela Barnes and her Cockapoo Tina. They chatted about Angela’s fabulously unconventional dad who inspired her to go into comedy, her podcast ‘We Are History’, and her recent wedding to husband, Matt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:12:1226/11/2021
Ivo Graham

Ivo Graham

This week Emily and Ray went for a walk with Ivo Graham and Irish Terrier, Fox. They chatted about Ivo’s origin story at Eton and then Oxford, his decision to be a stand-up and his childhood pet Labrador. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:02:2416/11/2021
Chris and Rosie Ramsey

Chris and Rosie Ramsey

This week Emily and Ray went to the Northumberland countryside to take a stroll with Chris and Rosie Ramsey. They chatted about their childhoods, Chris’s bold chat up line to Rosie, their family life with their two boys and the Sh**ged Married Annoyed empire! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:16:1809/11/2021
Georgia Toffolo

Georgia Toffolo

Emily took a stroll round Hyde Park with Georgia Toffolo and her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Monty. They chatted about her childhood in Devon, her decision to abandon her law degree to focus on her media career and her friendship with Stanley Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
59:2102/11/2021
Shirley Ballas

Shirley Ballas

This week Emily and Ray went for a walk with Shirley Ballas and her Lhasa Apso, Charlie. They chatted about how Shirley fell in love with dancing at a young age, her role as a mum, and of course, the current series of Strictly Come Dancing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
49:0926/10/2021
Andrew Cotter

Andrew Cotter

This week Emily went for a stroll with Andrew Cotter and his Labradors Olive and Mabel (or is that Mabel and Olive?). They chatted about Andrew’s passion for dogs, his career as a sports journalist and broadcaster, and of course his viral commentary videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
52:5919/10/2021
Katy Wix

Katy Wix

This week Emily and Ray took Katy Wix for a walk in Peckham. They discuss Katy’s book, Delicacy, her childhood in Wales and the forthcoming series of Stath Lets Flats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:01:5112/10/2021
Nick Helm

Nick Helm

This week Emily and Ray went for a stroll with Nick Helm. They chat about Nick’s childhood in North London, how he discovered comedy and how he copes with mental health struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:15:4605/10/2021
Lucy Beaumont

Lucy Beaumont

This week Emily and Ray went for a walk with Lucy Beaumont. They chatted about how Lucy broke into acting and stand-up comedy, being set up with her husband, Jon Richardson and her new book, ‘Drinking Custard: The Diary of a Confused Mum’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:07:3129/09/2021
Isy Suttie

Isy Suttie

This week Emily and Ray went for a stroll with Isy Suttie in Crystal Palace Park. They chatted about Isy’s childhood in Matlock, when she fell in love with her partner, Elis James and her latest novel, Jane Is Trying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:07:1121/09/2021
Adam Kay – Returns!

Adam Kay – Returns!

This week Emily went for a walk with Adam Kay and his Airedale, Pip. They discuss Adam’s move to the country, the joys of dog ownership and the books he’s written recently including his upcoming ‘Kay’s Marvellous Medicine’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
54:5614/09/2021
Anita Rani

Anita Rani

In the first episode of the new series Emily goes for a stroll with Anita Rani and her Bedlington Whippet, Rafi. They talk about Anita’s new memoir, her Punjabi family life, her natural performing instinct and her husband, Bhupi.The Right Sort of Girl by Anita Rani, is out now, (Blink Publishing, £16.99) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:06:4906/09/2021
Doc Brown

Doc Brown

This week Emily went for a stroll on Hampstead Heath with Doc Brown and his Patterdale Terrier, Miko. They discuss his childhood in North London his with sister Zadie Smith, the phone call from Ricky Gervais that has a huge impact on his career, and his new book ‘Something I Said’.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:12:4405/04/2021
Alex Horne

Alex Horne

This week Emily goes for a stroll with Alex Horne and his Cockapoo, Loky. They discussed Alex’s entry into performing, his childhood Labrador, his first date with his wife, Rachel and the story behind his creation, Taskmaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
50:2129/03/2021
Zoe Lyons

Zoe Lyons

This week Emily chatted to Zoe Lyons and her dog, Groucho. They spoke about Zoe’s childhood and the things that made her feel different to her peers, her unusual start to her showbiz career, and her new BBC quiz show, Lightning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
58:5022/03/2021
Evan Davis

Evan Davis

This week Emily went with a socially distanced stroll with Evan Davis and his Whippet, Mr Whippy. They discuss his childhood in Surrey, his love of radio, his experience of coming out and meeting his partner, Guillaume.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
58:1815/03/2021
Tony Parsons

Tony Parsons

This week Emily is joined by best-selling novelist, Tony Parsons and his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Stanley. They spoke about his Essex childhood, his memories of George Michael, how he bonded with David Bowie over a shared life experience and what it felt like when his book ‘Man and Boy’ went on to become a global phenomenon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:02:5008/03/2021
Nicky Campbell

Nicky Campbell

This week it’s another ‘At Home’ with the dog as Emily chats to Nicky Campbell. They discuss adoption, his extraordinary bond with his childhood dog, his broadcasting career and his new book, ‘One of the Family: Why A Dog Called Maxwell Changed My Life’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
59:2801/03/2021
Graeme Hall - 'The Dogfather'

Graeme Hall - 'The Dogfather'

This week Emily chats to The Dogfather himself, Graeme Hall. They discuss Graeme’s childhood in Yorkshire, why he decided to change his life at 40 and become a dog trainer and his book ‘All Dogs Great and Small’. And yes, Emily even picks Graeme’s brain about some of Ray’s habits! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:07:5923/02/2021
Matt Goss

Matt Goss

This week is more of an ‘at home’ with the dog! Emily is joined by Matt Goss and his French Bulldog, Reggie. They discuss the highs and lows of fame, Matt’s relationship with his twin brother, Luke, how he restarted his life in America and his new album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
58:5415/02/2021
Sindhu Vee

Sindhu Vee

This week Emily takes Sindhu Vee and her Frenchie, Bowler out for a stroll around Regent’s Park. The discuss Sindhu’s passion for dogs, her views on parenting and how she got into stand-up comedy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:12:4808/02/2021
Rebecca Front

Rebecca Front

This week Emily and Ray go for a walk on Hampstead Heath with Rebecca Front and her Cockapoo, Bailey. They talk about how Rebecca’s comedy career began, how she overcame some challenging experiences in childhood and how she deals with anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:11:0401/02/2021
Lee Mack Returns!

Lee Mack Returns!

This week Emily is joined by her first returning guest, Lee Mack, to introduce his silver Labrador puppy, Ludo. They discuss adjusting to dog ownership, his fear of flying, his views on class and also Lee’s fabulous podcast, ‘I Can't Believe It's Not Buddha’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:16:4325/01/2021
Jamie Cullum

Jamie Cullum

In this Christmas Special Emily goes for a walk with Jamie Cullum and Daniel the Spaniel from The Dog’s Trust. They talk about Jamie’s early years, his relationship with his wife Sophie Dahl, his new Christmas album and getting to play for Barack Obama. To find out more about The Dog’s Trust, visit dogstrust.org.uk/changethetale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:12:3321/12/2020
Jake Humphrey

Jake Humphrey

This week Emily went to Norfolk for a country stroll with Jake Humphrey. They chat about Jake’s big break, his moments of self-doubt, and feeling in his element on live TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:17:3414/09/2020
Jamie Demetriou

Jamie Demetriou

This week Emily goes for a walk with comedy actor and writer Jamie Demetriou. They chat about his childhood with his Greek Cypriot dad, wanting to perform from a young age and the award-winning Stath Lets Flats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:06:3707/09/2020
Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss

This week Emily goes for a walk with Mark Gatiss and his Labrador, Bob. They talk about Mark’s childhood in the North East, his experience of coming out and the award-winning Sherlock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:08:2331/08/2020
Scarlett Moffatt

Scarlett Moffatt

This week, Emily has a socially distanced chat with Scarlett Moffatt and her chihuahua, Bonnie. They talk about how she was thrust into the spotlight at a young age after appearing in Gogglebox and I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, being comfortable with her own company and why she's happiest being at home in County Durham with her boyfriend, Scott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:10:3124/08/2020
Ricky Wilson

Ricky Wilson

This week, Emily goes for a stroll with Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson and his dog Reedus - they talk about Ricky's childhood in Leeds, the ingenious song-writing formula behind Kaiser Chief's success, and why Ricky is happiest when he's with his partner Grace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:10:0710/08/2020
Jeremy Paxman

Jeremy Paxman

Emily goes for a walk with broadcaster and writer Jeremy Paxman and his dog Derek. They talk about his childhood, why he hated boarding school, his encounters with Tony Blair and Bill Clinton and what makes him laugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
59:2803/08/2020
Sally Phillips

Sally Phillips

This week Emily goes for a stroll with writer, actor and comic Sally Phillips and her two dogs Lola and Teddy. They chat about her childhood moving around the world, getting embarrassed by compliments, Steve Coogan, and teenage fashion struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
57:4727/07/2020
Gavin Rossdale

Gavin Rossdale

This week Emily chats to Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale whilst he's out walking his Pomeranian Chewy in Los Angeles. They talk about rebellious teenage years, fame, fatherhood and Bush's new album The Kingdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
59:1520/07/2020
Lorraine Kelly

Lorraine Kelly

Emily chats to Lorraine Kelly over a stroll with her border terrier, Angus. They talk about Lorraine's childhood dreams of being a fighter pilot, why Piers Morgan calls her ‘an iron first in a velvet glove’, and how she fell in love with her husband Steve.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
53:1013/07/2020
Mel and Coky Giedroyc

Mel and Coky Giedroyc

This week Emily chats to presenter, actor and comic Mel Giedroyc and her director sister Coky Giedroyc. They talk about their respective dogs, Mel’s successful TV partnership with Sue Perkins and their decision to leave Bake Off, and Coky’s new film adaptation of Caitlin Moran’s How To Build A Girl released via Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:03:2706/07/2020