How To Fail with Elizabeth Day is a podcast that celebrates the things in life that haven’t gone right and what we... more
I’ve hand-picked some of my favourite episodes of all time to revisit this Christmas, so today’s a very special one.... more
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It was an honour to record this episode. We overuse words such as ‘hero’ and ‘inspiration’ but Sir Chris Hoy... more
When I started How To Fail, I had a list of dream guests. Kirsty Young was on it. Not only... more
Lovely, lovely, LOVELY Luke Evans. I think he’s quite possibly one of the nicest men in Hollywood - a bona... more
Andy Cohen doesn’t just shape the culture. He is the culture. And if you think I was excited-slash-terrified to interview... more
TW: self-harm You might know Ella from her leading roles in the hit TV show ‘Yellowjackets’ or Amazon Prime’s ‘Fallout’. She’s... more
Lashana Lynch has had a pretty incredible few years: she was the first ever Black female agent with a licence... more
Dame Jilly Cooper. What a legend. For the uninitiated (where have you been?) she’s a journalist and author most famous... more
TW: miscarriage and pregnancy loss You’ll probably have heard of James Blunt. And if you haven’t, you’ve almost definitely heard his... more
It’s been ten years of ‘bear with.. bear with’ but *finally* we’ve got our beloved Miranda Hart back. Due to... more
If you’d told the 12-year-old me, listening to Manchild and Buffalo Stance on repeat at school in Belfast, that I... more
Rupert Everett is the best type of A-list guest. He’s been through the highs and the lows of fame and... more
Well, look, of COURSE I was intimidated. Yuval Noah Harari is one of our most revered thinkers - a philosopher... more
Diane Abbott is a force of nature - and she needs to be, with so much vitriol directed towards her.... more
Look, I don’t like to brag but in case you hadn’t noticed, we’ve got Kate Winslet on How To Fail... more
This is a very special one-off edition of How to Fail, where I bring you a peek behind the paywall... more
Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds OBE has won five - count ‘em - Gold Medals. Amazingly, her first two were at... more
The first thing Guenther Steiner said when he walked into the HTF studio was: ‘Recently your guests have been Shania... more
TW: contains references to racist abuse and racially-aggravated violence. This is probably one of my favourite episodes of all time, and... more
Considered by many as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, the Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins is extremely... more
I could listen to Elif Shafak speak for HOURS. The eloquence of this woman! She speaks like most of us... more
Danny O’Donoghue is best known as the lead singer of The Script and a former coach on singing talent show... more
In this first episode of How to Write a Book, Elizabeth Day’s new podclass series, hosts Sara Collins, Sharmaine Lovegrove... more
Sara Cox is a broadcaster and author. You might have grown up with her on Radio 1’s iconic Breakfast Show.... more
We bonded over swearing. And, although I’m not one to brag: Danny Dyer said it suits me. DANNY F***ING DYER!... more
This week: it’s Mitch from Modern Family! On screen, Jesse Tyler Ferguson brought to life one of the most beloved... more
Q. What connects the grandson of Pakistani immigrants, the son of a seamstress and bus driver, one of eight children... more
Ugh I just adore this woman. I had a girl crush on her from afar and recently was lucky enough... more
You will probably know Angel Strawbridge from Escape to the Chateau, the hugely popular TV show she fronted with her... more
TW: this episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and injuries. Two years ago, Sir Salman Rushdie, one of the most celebrated... more
TW: this episode contains graphic descriptions of birth trauma and PTSD. You might know Louise Thompson as the former Made in... more
Today’s guest has the biggest selling studio album ever in the UK by an international female artist. She has won... more
Oh my. I can’t tell you how moving I found this interview. That doesn’t mean it’s a weepy one -... more
When Henry Winkler played Arthur Fonzarelli (The Fonz) on Happy Days, he was treated like a rock star. Afterwards wasn’t... more
TW: miscarriage This week, brace yourself for A TOTAL ECLIPSE… of all other podcast episodes, because this one’s a total banger.... more
TW: this episode contains discussion of sexual assault and suicide. In many ways, Will Young is the definition of resilience. As... more
I loved interviewing Richard Osman and can’t stop thinking about our conversation. I think it’s because his brain works at... more
TW: infant loss and birth trauma Dr Jen Gunter is an obstetrician-gynaecologist, pain medicine physician and bestselling author. She’s most well-known... more
My guest today has a nickname in showbiz circles: he’s called ‘Ideal Actor’ because of his scene-stealing talent and his... more
TW: this episode contains discussion of sexual assault and suicide. In the 90s you might have known Katie Price as ‘Jordan’... more
Nicole Scherzinger became famous as part of The Pussycat Dolls - one of the biggest selling female groups of all... more
Jon Ronson is a journalistic hero of mine, as he is to many. He was one of the first people... more
Big Brother host, Strictly Come Dancing finalist and the woman who, by her own admission, ‘puts black into Blackburn’, AJ... more
TW: coercive / controlling relationships Mel B has a story that everyone needs to hear. It’s a story of resilience in... more
Spoiler alert: I’m low-key obsessed with this woman. Sabrina Dhowre Elba is a UN Goodwill ambassador, a skincare maven, an... more
TW: miscarriage Paloma Faith’s teachers used to ask her why she ‘acted stupid’, which is ironic given that she’s now one... more
Full disclosure - Sathnam is a dear friend of mine. He was a guest on the first ever season of... more
TW: addiction The popularity of Joe Wicks’s online workouts and meal plans as ‘The Body Coach’ catapulted him into fame during... more
We bonded over eyebrows, amongst other things. You’ll know Dan Levy as David Rose in the widely adored TV show Schitt’s... more
We bonded over eyebrows, amongst other things. You’ll know Dan Levy as David Rose in the widely adored TV show Schitt’s Creek, which... more