We're midway through our stroll in Regent's Park with the international bestselling author Cecelia Ahern! Cecelia tells us about what it was like to have her debut novel PS I Love You adapted into a film when she was in her early twenties.We chat about Cecelia's new novel, Into The Storm, which explores themes of unprocessed guilt, complicated female characters and the influence of pre-Christian rituals. It's a rather brilliant, suspenseful book and and you can get your copy here!Cecelia also tells us about dealing with panic attacks and how writing helped her overcome them, and her rather fabulous trip to The White House. Follow Cecelia on Instagram @official_ceceliaahernFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Emily and Raymond in London's Regent's Park for a walk with the international bestselling author Cecelia Ahern! Cecelia has a dog called Buddy, he's a standard poodle with a regal attitude, who is back at home in Dublin while Cecelia is in London working - but we think we need to plan a trip to Ireland because it sounds like he and Raymond would get on VERY well. Cecelia grew up in Malahide with her sister, mum and dad - before her parents divorced. It was an unusual childhood, because Cecelia's dad is Bertie Ahern - the high profile Irish politician who went on to become Taoiseach! We learn all about Cecelia's fascinating story - from when she attempted to get into Eurovision to writing her debut novel, PS I Love You at the age of 21 and the whirlwind experience of the book becoming a worldwide hit. Cecelia's new book - Into The Storm is available now! You can buy your copy here!Follow Cecelia on Instagram @official_ceceliaahernFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily and Ray are sheltering from the rain on the sofa in Battersea with the journalist, broadcaster, podcaster and author Bryony Gordon! Bryony tells us about how she got into journalism, why she chose to write about her twenties and how she feels about being raw and open in her writing. She also tells us about a very special friendship…You can listen to Bryony’s brilliant podcast The Life of Bryony on all podcast platforms!Bryony’s brilliant books - including Mad Woman, Mad Girl, The Wrong Knicker and Glorious Rock Bottom - are all available to purchase here!Follow Bryony on Instagram @bryonygordonYou can subscribe to Bryony’s monthly newsletter here!Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a rainy day in Battersea - so join Emily and Ray as we get cosy on Bryony Gordon’s sofa! Byrony is journalist, broadcaster, podcaster and bestselling author. She doesn’t have a dog - but we’ll forgive her because she let Raymond sit on her very fabulous tassled blanket. Our chat covers everything from Bryony’s legendary childhood dog Polo, to her stuggle with OCD and how she has learned to understand her intrustive thoughts. You can listen to Bryony’s brilliant podcast The Life of Bryony on all podcast platforms!Bryony’s brilliant books - including Mad Woman, Mad Girl, The Wrong Knicker and Glorious Rock Bottom - are all available to purchase here! Follow Bryony on Instagram @bryonygordonYou can subscribe to Bryony’s monthly newsletter here!Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily and Raymond are on Hampstead Heath with Bella Mackie and her labrador, Barney (who we can all agree is a bit of a national treasure) Bella tells us about her love story with Greg James and how a childhood obsession with Victorian true crime started her on the journey to writing her million-selling first novel How To Kill Your Family. We also chat about being direct - and whether that can be considered as a compliment and unfortunately, one of Barney’s toys meets a watery grave…Listen to Emily and Ray’s first walk with Barney (and Greg James) from September 2022 hereFollow Bella on Instagram @mackie_bellaBella’s new novel What A Way To Go is a gloriously funny and dark story about dysfunctional families in the shiny but cruel world of the extremely wealthy - you can get your copy here!Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re on Hampstead Heath with the brilliant author Bella Mackie - and her labrador, Barney! Barney (aka Banana Head) is no stranger to Walking The Dog - he has previously appeared on this podcast with Bella’s husband Greg James! He’s a pretty special dog - and we were thrilled to take him out again. Bella’s always had dogs throughout her life and Barney came into her life after she and Greg went to Battersea with the intention of getting a small dog… he may not have been what she wanted to get but it’s clear Bella loves Barney a hell of a lot. Bella tells about her childhood in North London, how moderating an online comment board led to her to changing her name, and how running helped her to manage her anxiety and OCD. Listen to Emily and Ray’s first walk with Barney (and Greg James) from September 2022 here Follow Bella on Instagram @mackie_bella Bella’s new novel What A Way To Go is a gloriously funny and dark story about dysfunctional families in the shiny but cruel world of the extremely wealthy - you can get your copy here!Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Emily, Mabel, Isla, Luna, Inca and Nala for the second part of our walk with James Middleton in Berkshire!James tells us about how his dog Ella helped him in the hardest time of his life and how she also led him to meet his wife Alizée. We also chat about that time which we all dread - losing a pet. James tells us how he coped with losing his beloved Ella and the gifts that she gave him throughout her life. … and we got to meet James’ tractor! To be honest, we never wanted to leave the farm! As a content warning, this podcast contains discussion of suicidal feelings. If you need support with you mental heath you can find support and resources with Samaritans and Mind. Follow James on Instagram @jmidy James' brilliant new book about the dog who changed his life is out now. Buy your copy of Meet Ella here!Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re in Berkshire this week with the brilliant James Middleton and five of his dogs: Mabel, Isla, Luna, Inca and Nala. James *actually* has six dogs - but Zulu is currently staying with James’ parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, because Mabel is in season. But we had a lovely time with the fabulous five!We met on Bucklebury Farm - which is run by James’ family - and it was animal heaven. We met sheep, ginea pigs and even a friendly beehive at one point! James tells us about his lifelong pining for a dog - and then his unconventional decision to get a cocker spaniel called Ella while he was studying at Edinburgh University - and then how she went on to change his life immessurably. He also tells us the story of doing a reading at his sister Catherine’s wedding to Prince William - and how Ella helped him to overcome his anxiety. Follow James on Instagram @jmidy James' brilliant new book about the dog who changed his life is out now. Buy your copy of Meet Ella here!Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yorkshire’s Pontefract Racecourse is the backdrop today for Emily and Ray’s walk with the brilliant Ed Balls. Ed tells us about how his wife, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, encouraged him to go on Strictly Come Dancing - and the piece of advice that changed his atttiude towards the show.We also find out how he came to host a podast with his former political opponent George Osborne - we discover if they are friends, and whether or not George would be invited over to the Balls-Cooper household for lasagne. Political Currency is availble on all podcast platforms!Follow Ed on instagram @edballsYou can buy your copy of Ed’s brilliant book Appetite: a memoir in recipes of family and food here!Thank you to Handpicked Hotels for hosting us at their dog friendly hotel Wood Hall during our trip to Yorkshire. Raymond was throughly spoiled and he loved his mini break! Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve taken a trip to West Yorkshire this week to meet broadcaster and former Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls for a stroll around the beautiful Pontefract Racecourse. Ed doesn't have a dog at the moment - but he's very much a dog person. He tells us how he was replaced by a dog when he went to university, and a dog has helped his family cope with his mother’s dementia. We also find out about Ed’s experience at Harvard (once he had worked out where it was located on a map) and whether he cried when he lost his seat in the 2015 General Election. Political Currency is availble on all podcast platforms!Follow Ed on instagram @edballsYou can buy your copy of Ed’s brilliant book Appetite: a memoir in recipes of family and food here! Thank you to Handpicked Hotels for hosting us at their dog friendly hotel Wood Hall during our trip to Yorkshire. Raymond was throughly spoiled and he loved his mini break! Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re in Buckinghamshire with Gabby Logan and her dogs Milo, Maggie and Maverick! In this part of the chat, Gabby tells us about her career as a rhythmic gymnast, reluctantly competing in the Rose of Tralee - and she reminds us of some of her pre-Kenny romances. Gabby also tells us about her brilliant podcast The Midpoint - and how the podcast has helped her to navigate this point in her life, and some of the lessons she has learned from her guests.Listen to Emily and Ray's first walk with Gabby from April 2017Follow Gabby on Instagram @gabbyloganGabby’s podcasts The Midpoint and The Sports Agents are available wherever you get your podcasts!You can get your copy Gabby's autobiography of The First Half here!You can get your copy of The Midpoint Plan hereFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us on our dog walk this week is legendary broadcaster Gabby Logan!We met Gabby at home in Buckinghamshire and we then took a lovely walk around the woods with her three dogs Milo, Maggie and Maverick. Maverick is a new addition to the Logan household since Gabby was last on the podcast - he’s an absolutely delightful standard poodle, who is VERY enthusiastic about catching tennis balls. Gabby tells us about growing up in a family whose love language was sport and how being the daughter of a professional footballer in the 1980s wasn’t as glamorous as it might be today. We also chat about how Gabby has dealt with tragedies in her life and how she stays calm when life is chaotic. She also tells us a rather brilliant story about an incident with George Clooney and a moth-eaten coat… Listen to Emily and Ray's first walk with Gabby from April 2017Follow Gabby on Instagram @gabbyloganGabby’s podcasts The Midpoint and The Sports Agents are available wherever you get your podcasts!You can get your copy Gabby's autobiography of The First Half here!You can get your copy of The Midpoint Plan hereFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Raymond, Emily, Janette and Lyra for the second part of our walk around London’s Burgess Park! Janette tells us about some of the challenges of Strictly Come Dancing and how devastated she felt about being voted out on her first series. She also reveals what happened when she got the call to present It Takes Two…We also chat about Janette’s brilliant new book Tiny Dancer, Big World. Janette tells us about how Covid gave her a passion for wellbeing - and how writing the book with her sister helped her to share some of the lessons she has learned in life with the world. Tiny Dancer, Big World: How to find fulfilment from the inside out - is out now. You can buy your copy here!Follow Janette on Instagram @JManaraFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we’re in South London’s Burgess Park with television presenter, choreographer and professional dancer Janette Manrara - and we have a very special bonus guest - her daughter Lyra! Janette is best known for appearing as a professional dance on Strictly Come Dancing - and since 2021 she has co-hosted Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two! Janette is married to her Strictly co-star Aljaž Škorjanec and their daughter Lyra was born in July 2023 - we think she was pretty taken by Raymond (and the geese!) Janette has a history with dogs back at home in Miami - but life as a performing family means that she doesn’t have a dog at the moment… but there may be one in the future! After her family immigrated from Cuba to Miami, Janette tells us about being a happy child in a happy household and how that gave her a positive outlook on life. She tells the story of how she went from working in a bank to becoming a professional dancer - and what happened when she met Aljaž for the first time… was it love at first sight?! Tiny Dancer, Big World: How to Find Fulfilment from the Inside Out is out on Thursday 12th September - you can buy your copy hereFollow Janette on Instagram @JManaraFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily and Ray take a walk with Phil Wang in Peckham Rye Park for the second part of this week’s Walking The Dog! Phil tells us about being the president of the Cambridge Footlights, how he feels about celebrating his successes and making the decision to spend more money on his haircut. He also tells us what it was like to record his new Netflix special by candlelight... Phil’s absolutely hilarious new special Wang In There, Baby! is available on Netflix nowOrder Phil’s book Sidesplitter: How To Be From Two Worlds At Once hereBudPod with Phil Wang and Pierre Novellie is available wherever you get your podcasts!Follow Phil on Instagram @wangpixFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily and Ray met the brilliant comedian Phil Wang for a stroll round Peckham Rye Park! Phil is a former dog-hater, but he and Raymond got on very well. Phil even offered to carry Ray and gave him a whole new perspective on the world. After being born in the same hospital as Robbie Williams - Phil spent what he describes as a ‘nice but boring’ childhood growing up in Malaysia, before moving back to the UK for school and university. Phil tells us about how he embraces otherness and being an escapist - and he reveals why he is very cautious about long grass. Phil’s absolutely hilarious new special Wang In There, Baby! is available on Netflix nowOrder Phil’s book Sidesplitter: How To Be From Two Worlds At Once hereBudPod with Phil Wang and Pierre Novellie is available wherever you get your podcasts!Follow Phil on Instagram @wangpixFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Emily and Ray for the second part of our chat with the brilliant chef, author and social media sensation Poppy O’Toole - and her dogs Crypto and Red. We discuss Poppy’s worst ever mistake in the kitchen, how she has accidentally gained a reputation for innuendo, and Emily takes the opportunity to get some potato advice from the Potato Queen herself. The Actually Delicious Slow Cooker Cookbook is out on 12th September - featuring 90 mouth-watering recipes that focus on ease and convenience without breaking the bank or sacrificing flavour, this is the book you need to get great food on the table at the end of a busy day. You can pre-order your copy here!Follow Poppy on Instagram @Poppy_CooksFollow Poppy on TikTok @poppycooksFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily and Ray have taken a trip up to Worcestershire this week for a walk with professional chef, TikTok star and Sunday Times bestselling author Poppy O’Toole - who is better known as Poppy Cooks. Poppy has two dogs: a pug called Crypto and a German Shepherd called Red. Together with Ray - they make a very unlikely gang of dog pals! Poppy tells us about how losing her job as a chef in the pandemic led her to becoming a social media sensation with over 5 million total followers. She shares some of the difficult experiences she has had as a young female chef, and she tells us about a surprisingly delicious frozen supermarket paella. The Actually Delicious Slow Cooker Cookbook is out on 12th September - featuring 90 mouth-watering recipes that focus on ease and convenience without breaking the bank or sacrificing flavour, it is the book you need to get great food on the table at the end of a busy day. You can pre-order your copy here!Follow Poppy on Instagram @Poppy_CooksFollow Poppy on TikTok @poppycooksFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wonderful Louise Minchin joins Emily and Raymond from home in Cheshire this week, with her lovely labradors Waffle and Ruby!In this part of our chat, Louise tells us about her time presenting BBC Breakfast, her fight for equal pay and then why she ultimately made the decision to leave (much to Emily's dismay!)We also chat about Louise’s brilliant new book Isolation Island - and how her love for reality tv and going on I’m A Celebrity inspired her to write such a gripping thriller. Isolation Island will be out on 12th September - you can pre-order your copy here, or you can buy a signed copy here!Follow Louise on Instagram @louiseminchinFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Walking The Dog, we’re joined by the fabulous journalist, television presenter and author Louise Minchin! Louise joins us from home in Cheshire with her two gorgeous labradors Waffle and Ruby and she tells us all about growing up Hong Kong, and the family legend surrounding her birth. We also chat about Louise's positive attitude, a life changing trip to Argentina, and what happened when she realised she was going to get a D in A-Level economics… Louise's new book Isolation Island is a tense, addictive thriller set within the world of hidden cameras and celebrity egos. On a remote island off the coast of Scotland, ten celebrities have arrived in the depths of winter to take part in the most gruelling – and lucrative – reality survival show ever devised. With a production team that seems incapable of keeping them safe, a gathering storm and the unrelenting gaze of hidden cameras, the contestants are pushed to the edge as they try and outshine their fellow competitors and hide their darkest secrets. But when a contestant winds up dead, it soon becomes clear that they’re not just fighting for the prize, but for their lives… Isolation Island is out on 12th September - You can pre-order your copy here!Follow Louise on Instagram @louiseminchinFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily and Raymond are in Walthamstow this week with the comedian Ed Gamble! Ed has been podcasting since 2006 - so he’s a real OG! We chat to him about the huge success of his podcast Off Menu. Is he the McCartney to James Acaster’s Lennon? And how does he feel about Emily's starter, main and dessert choice?We also chat about Ed’s proposal, how he feels about staying up late and his attitude towards small plates. Get your tickets for Ed’s 2024 tour Hot Diggity Dog at https://edgamble.co.uk/ Listen to Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster wherever you get your podcasts! Ed’s brilliant book Glutton is available in paperback and audiobook now - and we highly recommend it! Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a gloriously sunny day in East London - join Emily and Raymond for a stroll with the brilliant Ed Gamble. Ed is loved for his stand-up, as well as being a bit of a podcast king - he hosts Off Menu with fellow comic James Acaster, as well as The Taskmaster Podcast and The Traitors Uncloaked! He also is a judge on The Great British Menu. Is there anything this man can’t do? Ed and his wife Charlie have a cat - but he really got on well with Ray and even found us a (slightly unconventional) shady spot to escape the heat. We chat about Ed's changing relationship with food and how that has affected his life, we find out about the celebrity diabetes community and whether Ed has a ‘Dad At The Airport’ personality. Get your tickets for Ed’s 2024 tour Hot Diggity Dog at https://edgamble.co.uk/ Listen to Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster wherever you get your podcasts! Ed’s brilliant book Glutton is available in paperback and audiobook now - and we highly recommend it! Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re in the fabulously royal St James’s Park with the wonderful historian Kate Williams. Kate reacts to Emily’s controversial historical crush, she reveals what goes down in the historians WhatsApp chat and then explains why we have such an enduring love for The Tudors. We also try to find out who is Kate’s favourite person in history - but it’s a tough decision! You can follow Kate on Instagram @KatewilliamsmeYou can also listen to Queens, Kings and Dastardly Things - a brand new history podcast hosted by Kate and Robert Hartman - wherever you get your podcasts! Kate’s most recent book The Royal Palace: Secrets and Scandals is available now!Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Emily and Raymond this week is the brilliant historian, author and presenter Professor Kate Williams - who took us for a very royal walk in London’s St James’s Park.Kate has two cats at home - but she was VERY taken by Raymond. She actually asked if she could take him home - as well as comparing him to Anne Boleyn (which we’re taking as a compliment!) Our chat with Kate covers everything from red hair, to her childhood time machine and how she went from the shy girl at school to one of the country's most loved historians. You can follow Kate on Instagram @KatewilliamsmeYou can also listen to Queens, Kings and Dastardly Things - a brand new history podcast hosted by Kate and Robert Hartman - wherever you get your podcasts! Kate’s most recent book The Royal Palace: Secrets and Scandals is available now! Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ray and Emily are in North London this week for a walk with the fabulous Honey Ross, Jonathan Ross, Spooky and Pumpkin!Honey and Jonathan tell us about bonding through their shared love of film, and what it’s like to now work together on their new podcast - Reel Talk. We also discuss saying goodbye to beloved pets - and Jonathan and Honey tell us about the time that Eminem came round on a school night… Jonathan previously appeared on this podcast back in August 2017 - he goes into detail about his family history and origin story with dogs. You can listen to that episode here!Honey and Jonathan’s fantastic podcast Reel Talk is available wherever you get your podcasts. It’s genuinely a thing of total joy - so we really urge you to give it a listen. Follow Honey and Jonathan on Instagram - @honeykinny and @mewossyFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a very special one this week - we’re out for a North London stroll with an iconic podcasting duo... the wonderful Jonathan Ross and his equally wonderful and talented screenwriter daughter, Honey Ross!The Ross Family have a long history with dogs - and today we took a walk with Spooky and Pumpkin - who are both adorable Brussels Griffons. Together with Ray, they make quite the trio! This walk will hopefully give you an idea of why we love this incredible family so much - we discuss what it was like to live in a in a household with nine dogs, the experience of growing up under the white heat of fame and we also meet a very important character from Honey’s childhood called Evil Baby…Jonathan previously appeared on this podcast back in August 2017 - he goes into detail about his family history and origin story with dogs. You can listen to that episode here!Honey and Jonathan’s fantastic podcast Reel Talk is available wherever you get your podcasts. It’s genuinely a thing of total joy - so we really urge you to give it a listen. Follow Honey and Jonathan on Instagram - @honeykinny and @mewossyFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re in Brentford this week with the brilliant author and broadcaster James O’Brien and his cavapoo Polly. Polly and Ray were on their best behaviour as we chat about James’ first ever phone-in show on LBC, how he approaches conflict off-air and his feelings about being ‘low-key’ famous…Follow James on X @mrjamesobGet your copy of How They Broke Britain hereYou can listen to James’ podcast Full Disclosure on all podcast platforms, and you can hear him on LBC every weekday from 10am Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Emily and Raymond on Walking The Dog this week is award-winning radio presenter and bestselling author James O’Brien - with his gorgeous cavapoo Polly! James had an unfortunate incident with a Bassett Hound when he was younger - and he spent many of the following years as a strong objector to all things dog-mucus-related. However, since Polly has come into his life, he’s come round to the dog side. We discuss talking openly about adoption, the impact of his private education and his subsequent teenage rebellions. James also tells us about his extraordinary entry into journalism - which involved John Major and a suit.... and also a very memorable encounter with Sean Connery!Follow James on X @mrjamesobGet your copy of How They Broke Britain hereYou can listen to James’ podcast Full Disclosure on all podcast platforms, and you can hear him on LBC every weekday from 10am!Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet us back in North London with Kate Lawler and her dogs Baxter and Shirley.Kate tells us about the reality of coming out as the winner of Big Brother and dealing with the white heat of fame, how she takes her dogs on European summer holidays and what it is like to prepare to lose a beloved pet. Shirley also makes a run for it towards the end of the podcast...Follow Kate on instagram @TheKateLawler You can buy a copy of Kate’s book Maybe Baby here!Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re in North London this week with the fabulous presenter, podcaster and bestselling author Kate Lawler and her two dogs Baxter and Shirley. Kate is absolutely in love with her dogs - and long with her little girl Noa - they are her children! Baxter is 13 - he’s a border terrier and joins us on our walk in style in his very own dog buggy. Shirley is a mixed breed terrier rescue who tends to leads the pack and loves to chase squirrels. We discuss the qualities that Kate has that led her to win series three of Big Brother, the joy that Shirley and Baxter bring to her life and her thoughts on having a fulfilled life - with, or without children.Follow Kate on instagram @TheKateLawler You can buy a copy of Kate’s book Maybe Baby here!Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s time for the second part of our walk with Patrick Grant! Patrick tells us about his passion for material sciences and then what led him to the decision to buy a tailors on Saville Row after seeing an advert in the Financial Times. Patrick tells us about the impact of the Great British Sewing Bee, as well as the joys of making more and using less. Patrick’s book LESS - Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer Better Things Can Make Us Happier is available now! Keep up with Patrick on Instagram @patrickgrantismCatch up with The Great British Sewing Bee on BBC iPlayerFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Emily and Raymond are taking a walk in Battersea Park with the brilliant Patrick Grant! Patrick is well-loved for his role as a judge on The Great British Sewing Bee. He’s also a designer, entrepreneur, owner of Community Clothing - a sustainable fashion label. Although Patrick doesn’t currently have a dog, he has a wealth of dog experience from his idyllic childhood in Edinburgh - which sounds like it was a scene straight out of The Wind In The Willows. He explains the origins of his lifelong interest in clothes and we discuss the subtleties of being well-dressed. Patrick’s book LESS - Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer Better Things Can Make Us Happier is available now! Keep up with Patrick on Instagram @patrickgrantismCatch up with The Great British Sewing Bee on BBC iPlayerFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Emily Dean, David Baddiel, Raymond and Frank Skinner’s dog Poppy for the second part of our walk on London’s Hampstead Heath. David tells us about his relationship with his parents, why Three Lions is such a powerful football song and he reveals how he actually feels about walking. We pop back to Frank’s to return Poppy - but did we manage to convert David to Team Dog? David’s new memoir - My Family is out now. You can buy your copy here!A Muslim & A Jew Go There - hosted by David Baddiel and Sayeeda Warsi - is available on all podcast platforms. Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emThis episode of Walking The Dog was produced by Faye Lawrence and Sarah Bishop Music: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Emily and Ray to take a walk on Hampstead Heath with the legendary comedian and friend of the podcast, David Baddiel.David is a huge cat lover - he’s had over 20 cats in his life. However, we popped down the road to see Frank Skinner who kindly lent us his dog Poppy for our walk. Frank seemed very relaxed with the idea of us taking Poppy out - but David wasn’t so sure...We chat about David’s childhood dog Dingle, his origin story with cats in the Baddiel household, his mum’s affair with a golf memorabilia salesman and David's unconventional birthday party invitation.David’s new memoir My Family is out on Thursday 4th July. You can buy your copy here!A Muslim & A Jew Go There - hosted by David Baddiel and Sayeeda Warsi - is available on all podcast platforms. Listen to Emily and Ray's last walk with David from January 2018 here!Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emThis episode of Walking The Dog was produced by Faye Lawrence and Sarah BishopMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rejoin Emily and Raymond with Lou Sanders on our sunny North London stroll! Lou tell us about listening to her inner drive and starting out in comedy, how some advice from Sara Pascoe helped her career and how she feels about asking for help from her friends. She tells us about the joys of Taskmaster and Dancing On Ice - and we end the podcast back at Lou’s so she could take one of her beloved cats to the vets! Lou’s book What’s That Lady Doing? is coming out in paperback on 18th July. You can pre-order your copy here!Lou is on tour next year with her show No Kissing In The Bingo Hall. You can find tickets and dates at https://www.lousanders.com/ Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Walking The Dog, we’re taking a walk in North London with the brilliant comedian Lou Sanders. Lou has appeared on shows such as QI and Would I Lie To You? and she also won the eighth series of Taskmaster. Lou is pretty obsessed with her two cats - she’s even moving house for them, but we think Ray won her over and scored a few points for Team Dog. Lou has a long history with cats - she even had one with showbiz aspirations... She tells us about being an alcoholic at a young age, moving out of her family home at 15 and how the complex relationship she had with her family has healed over time. Lou’s book What’s That Lady Doing? is coming out in paperback on 18th July. You can pre-order your copy here!Lou is on tour next year with her show No Kissing In The Bingo Hall. You can find tickets and dates at https://www.lousanders.com/ Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Emily and Raymond back on Hampstead Heath with the brilliant comedian Simon Brodkin. Simon tells us about pulling off his legendary stunts, how he has become comfortable with himself and how he feels more of a connection with his work now he is performing stand up out of character. Simon is strictly team cat but we think after this walk he’s got a bit of a soft spot for Ray. We had a brilliant walk - but make sure you stick around until the end of the podcast - because the tone suddenly shifts…Simon has added final extra dates to his stand up tour Screwed Up - including two extra shows at the Hammersmith Apollo. Tickets are selling fast, so head to simonbrodkin.com for dates and more details. Follow Simon on Instagram and TikTok to see more of Simon's brilliant comedy.Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Walking The Dog, we’re taking a sunny North London stroll with Simon Brodkin! Simon is a brilliant stand up comedian, well known and loved for creating the characters Lee Nelson and Jason Bent, as well his hugely publicised stunts, which include throwing golf balls at Donald Trump and handing Theresa May a P45. In recent years, Simon has started performing stand up as himself, and he is currently touring his show Screwed Up. Simon is a cat lover - he has two Lilac Burmese cats at home, but we think he and Ray really hit it off! Simon tells us about his childhood in Hampstead Garden Suburb, as part of a family where he felt like the black sheep - then how he went on to become a doctor and later made the switch to comedy. Simon had a later in life ADHD diagnosis and he explains how the diagnosis has helped illuminate parts of his earlier life. Simon has added final extra dates to his stand up tour Screwed Up - including two extra shows at London's Hammersmith Apollo. Tickets are selling fast, so head to simonbrodkin.com for dates and more details. Follow Simon on Instagram and TikTok! Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Emily and Raymond back in London’s Battersea Park for the second part of our walk with the brilliant comedian Rosie Holt. Rosie tells us all about her overnight viral success after she started posting online as Rosie Holt MP - and what it was like to write a parody book entirely in character. She also explains what it’s like to have people believe your comedy character is real, and how she handles pile-ons and misogyny online. Why We Were Right by Rosie Holt MP is out on 20th June. Pre-order your copy here!Rosie’s podcast NonCensored is available now on all podcast platformsFollow Rosie on Instagram @rosieisaholt and keep up with all things Rosie at rosieholt.co.ukYou can listen to Emily and Raymond’s walk with Jamie Demetriou from September 2020 here!Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Walking The Dog, Emily and Raymond are in Battersea Park for a walk with the comedian, actor and satirist Rosie Holt - who is well known for playing her brilliant character Rosie Holt MP. Rosie tells us about growing up as one of five in a family home that was described as ‘The Bermuda Triangle For Dogs’. She also explains how she lost her confidence at secondary school and the journey she went on to finding comedy after initially trying to make it as an actor. Why We Were Right by Rosie Holt MP is out on 20th June. Pre-order your copy here!Rosie’s podcast NonCensored is available now on all podcast platformsFollow Rosie on Instagram @rosieisaholt and keep up with all things Rosie at rosieholt.co.ukFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us in Finsbury Park with the comedian Pierre Novellie for the second part of this week’s Walking The Dog! Pierre and Emily discuss how they feel about no longer doing their radio show with Frank Skinner, Pierre tells the story of how he got his autism diagnosis after being heckled at a gig, and we discuss the power of an neurodivergent friendship duo.If you haven’t heard Part One of this chat yet, you can go back and listen to that now! Why Can’t I Just Enjoy Things? is out on 18th July. Preorder your copy here!Pierre is performing his show Why Are You Laughing? at London’s Bloomsbury Theatre on 22nd June 2024 and then touring the UK and Dublin in the autumn. Find tickets and dates here: https://www.pierrenovellie.com/ Pierre co-hosts BudPod with Phil Wang - which is available on all podcast platforms! Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Walking The Dog, Raymond and Emily are taking a stroll in London’s Finsbury Park with the extraordinarily talented comedian Pierre Novellie. It was Pierre’s first time meeting Raymond, and although he doesn’t have a dog now - he fills us in about life growing up in Johannesburg with a guard dog who wasn’t very good at her job, and what it was like to have his parents replace him with two spaniels. Pierre has written a brilliant book called Why Can’t I Just Enjoy Things: A Comedian’s Guide To Autism - and Pierre tells us all about navigating social cues, and how he released he was different as a child. Part Two of this conversation will be available on Thursday! Why Can’t I Just Enjoy Things? is out on 18th July. Preorder your copy here!Pierre is performing his show Why Are You Laughing? at London’s Bloomsbury Theatre on 22nd June 2024 and then touring the UK and Dublin in the autumn. Find tickets and dates here: https://www.pierrenovellie.com/ Pierre co-hosts BudPod with Phil Wang - which is available on all podcast platforms! You can listen to Emily and Raymond’s walk with Fern Brady from December 2022 hereFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Emily and Raymond for the second part of our chat with Jon Ronson, who joins us from Greenwich Village in New York, with his dog Josie. Jon tells us the story of bringing his dogs to America on the Queen Mary 2, why he enjoys being alone, and the philosophy behind his no expert policy in his documentaries. You can hear the first part of this conversation here!Jon Ronson’s Psychopath Night is on tour in Autumn 2024. Visit https://www.fane.co.uk/jon-ronson for dates and ticketsThings Fell Apart Season 2 is available now on BBC Sounds and all podcast platforms Read more about Jon’s work at http://www.jonronson.com/ Follow Jon on X and Instagram @jonronsonFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Walking The Dog, the brilliant journalist and author Jon Ronson joins Emily and Raymond from New York City! Jon has an adorable - albeit sometimes needy - elderly Spaniel Poodle cross called Josie who emigrated to the US with Jon and his family, alongside their other dog Floppy, a Tibetan Terrier, who sadly passed away a couple of years ago.Jon tells us about an infamous portrait that hung in the bar of the hotel run by his family in Wales, why being an outsider makes a good journalist, and what happened when he emailed his teenage bullies to tell them that he was a bestselling author. Part Two of this chat will be available on Thursday!Jon Ronson’s Psychopath Night is on tour in Autumn 2024. Visit https://www.fane.co.uk/jon-ronson for dates and ticketsThings Fell Apart Season Two is available now on BBC Sounds and all podcast platforms Read more about Jon’s work at http://www.jonronson.com/ Follow Jon on X and Instagram @jonronsonFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back in Brockwell Park with Cathy Newman! Cathy’s got a cat - a Russian Blue called Cher who didn't join us on the walk, however we think Raymond reawakened her inner dog-lover. Is it time to get a whippet?!Cathy tells us all about how she worked her way up through journalism to become the presenter of Channel 4 News. She talks about her famous interview with Jordan Peterson, and how she dealt with the abuse she received afterwards.If you haven’t heard the first part of this chat, you can listen to it hereThe Ladder is available now! You can get your copy hereFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Take a stroll with Emily, Raymond and the fabulous Cathy Newman in South London’s Brockwell Park. Cathy is a journalist, writer and one of the presenters of Channel 4 News - and she is also an absolute delight! Cathy tells about how she doesn’t look back fondly at her school years, how her life has been changed by the arrival of her new kitten Cher and what happened when she met the Dalai Lama. Cathy also chats all about her brilliant new book The Ladder - a book of life lessons from women who have scaled the heights of their respective fields, which features conversations with women such as Clare Balding, Joan Bakewell and Tanni Grey-Thompson. The Ladder is available now! You can get your copy here.Part Two of this chat will be available on ThursdayListen to Emily and Raymond’s walk with Tom Holland from March 2024Listen to Emily and Raymond’s walk with Clare Balding from December 2023Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We rejoin Robert Peston and his dog Merlin on a sunny day in Regent’s Park for the second part of our walk. Robert tells us about his experiences with grief, how he feels about self-improvement and having an attention seeking dog. If you haven’t heard the first part of our chat, you can listen to it here! Follow Robert - @pestonRobert’s latest book Bust is available now - along with his two thrillers The Whistleblower and The Crash. The Rest Is Money is available on all podcast platforms. Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are in Regent’s Park in London this week for a walk with legendary broadcaster and journalist Robert Peston and his dog Merlin, an adorable bedlington-whippet cross!On a gorgeous spring day, Robert tells us about his fascinating childhood, the experience of becoming a household name during the financial crash, and the way people have reacted to his distinctive voice through the years.The second part of our chat will be available on Thursday!Follow Robert - @pestonRobert’s latest book Bust is available now - along with his two thrillers The Whistleblower and The Crash. The Rest Is Money is available on all podcast platforms. Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us back in St James’ Park with broadcaster Ashley James - as she tells us all about going on Celebrity Big Brother and striking up an unanticipated friendship with Ann Widdecombe. Ashley explains why she doesn’t want to get married and we have a potential royal drive-by… as well as bumping into actual broadcast royalty!If you haven’t heard part one of this chat yet, you can listen to it hereFollow Ashley on instagram @ashleylouisejames Listen to Emily and Ray’s walk with Emma Barnett from September 2019 here!Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ashley James is our guest on Walking The Dog this week! Emily, Ashley and Ray met in London’s Green Park for a stroll past Buckingham Palace - where we were accompanied by the changing of the guard! Ashley has a poodle called Snoop, who currently lives with her parents in the Lake District - after Ashley’s dad absolutely fell in love with him... she can't bring herself to ask for him back!As well as being mum to two young children, Ashley is a broadcaster and influencer who appears regularly on This Morning, and she uses her platform to be a voice for women and mothers online.We chat about how Ashley struggled with her identity after getting a scholarship to a boarding school, feeling insecure about her accent and what it was like to be on Made in Chelsea whilst struggling financially. Part Two of our chat will be available on Thursday! Follow Ashley on instagram @ashleylouisejames Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back on Clapham Common for the second part of our walk with the wonderful Kate Thornton. Kate tells us all about how her career shifted from print journalism on TV, how she feels about her time as the first host of The X Factor, and the value she places on her female friendships. If you haven’t heard part one of our chat yet - you can listen to it here. White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is a Stak production, available wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Emily and Raymond are on Clapham Common with the legendary broadcaster Kate Thornton!Kate doesn’t have a dog, but she says she melts in the presence of canine beauty - and Ray absolutely adored her (I mean, who wouldn’t?!) .During our walk, Kate chats about summers in the Cotswolds spent in the back of her Dad’s dry cleaning van, her journey to overcoming bullying and she built an extraordinary portfolio career for herself.The second part of our walk with be available on Thursday!White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is a Stak production, available wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back in Victoria Park with Rhys “Rhysie Baby” James! In this part of the conversation, Emily delves into Rhys' personal life, Rhys tells us how he came to have a cat named by Bob Mortimer and all about writing his new podcast, the brilliant Dial F For Football.You can listen to the first part of our chat with Rhys here!Listen to Dial F For Football wherever you get your podcasts! Keep up with all things Rhys at https://rhysjames.co.uk/ Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Emily and Ray in London’s Victoria Park for a walk with the brilliant comedian Rhys James. Rhys is actually more of a cat man, but Raymond absolutely adored him nonetheless! Rhys tells us about growing up in Harpenden, what it meant to be a small boy at school, how he feels about being liked and the limited circumstances under which he will accept compliments. Rhys has written a brand new podcast - Dial F For Football: a comedy series that goes behind the scenes of the most popular fictional sport radio station in the country - Totalsport FM. It stars Lolly Adefope, Fergus Craig, Jessica Fostekew & Helen Cripps. You can listen to it wherever you get your podcasts! The second part of our chat will be available on Thursday!Keep up with all things Rhys at https://rhysjames.co.uk/ Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with Katherine Ryan, along with her dogs Meg, Manny and Cardi B - this time we're safely out of the mud in her back garden.Katherine tells us about what it was like to film her own reality show, attachment parenting and the benefits of coyote vests.You can listen to the first part of our walk here!Katherine will be on tour with Battleaxe in 2024 and 2025. You can find tickets here!You can listen to Katherine's podcast Telling Everybody Everything wherever you get your podcasts. Katherine's reality show Parental Guidance is available here on UKTV PlayListen to Emily and Ray's first walk with Katherine from May 2017 hereFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Walking The Dog, it's the one-and-only Katherine Ryan! We met Katherine in a location in Hertfordshire that was far too muddy for someone as glamorous as she... although Katherine dealt with it VERY well.... much better than Raymond. Katherine caught us up with her three dogs: Manny, Meg and new addition Cardi B - and they are all absolutely adorable!After encountering a few hurdles with the locals and the mud, Katherine tells us all about the games she played with her sisters growing up, what it was like to be interviewed by Louis Theroux and whether she really does tell everybody everything.The second part of our walk will be available on Thursday! Katherine will be on tour with Battleaxe in 2024 and 2025. You can find tickets here!You can listen to Katherine's podcast Telling Everybody Everything wherever you get your podcasts. Katherine's reality show Parental Guidance is available here on UKTV PlayListen to Emily and Ray's first walk with Katherine from May 2017 hereFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second part of our walk with Angela Barnes, you join us back in Brighton's beautiful Stanmer Park with Tina and Raymond.Angela and Emily have an in-depth chat about ADHD, Angela catches us up on her wedding and she tells us all about her brilliant history podcast with John O'Farrell - We Are History.If you haven’t heard the first part of this chat, you can listen to it hereKeep up with all things Angela here: https://www.angelabarnescomedy.co.uk/ You can listen to Angela’s podcast We Are History wherever you get your podcasts. Catch Angela at the Edinburgh Fringe this August with her work-in-progress show "Angela Barnes Is Getting Worked Up"Listen to Emily and Ray’s first walk with Angela from November 2021 hereFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The brilliant stand-up comedian Angela Barnes joins Emily and Raymond for this week’s episode of Walking The Dog! Angela may think she’s a pessimist, but she certainly brightened our day…We met in Brighton’s Stanmer Park and Angela tells us all about how she was inspired by her dad (who ran a sex shop, if you didn’t know…) to start her comedy career, how important it is to remember your good fortune and what it’s like to compare careers with her peers. The second part of our walk will be available on Thursday! Keep up with all things Angela here: https://www.angelabarnescomedy.co.uk/ You can listen to Angela’s podcast We Are History wherever you get your podcasts. Catch Angela at the Edinburgh Fringe this August with her work-in-progress show "Angela Barnes Is Getting Worked Up". Listen to Emily and Ray’s first walk with Angela from November 2021 hereFollow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s time for the second part of our walk with Maisie Adam! Maisie tells us all about her first experience on a TV panel show, what it was like to be a news story as a child and she reminisces about her first date with her now husband - which took place right here on Brighton Beachfront! Maisie will be heading round the UK this autumn with her brand new tour ‘Appraisal’. For tickets, more information and to keep up with all things Maisie head to https://www.maisieadam.com/ If you haven’t heard part one of our chat with Maisie - you can listen to it here! Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Walking The Dog, join Raymond and Emily for a seafront stroll in Brighton with the brilliant comedian Maisie Adam! Maisie grew up with dogs… although she doesn’t have one at the moment - but this walk might just convince her to get one! Maisie tells us about a very telling moment in her school nativity, what it was like growing up mucking about in Yorkshire, her love of open air and how she forged her brilliantly successful stand up career by writing jokes on till roll whilst working in FatFace. Maisie will be heading round the UK this autumn with her brand new tour ‘Appraisal’. For tickets, more information and to keep up with all things Maisie head to https://www.maisieadam.com/ Part Two of our walk with Maisie will be available on Thursday!Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back for the second part of our walk in North London’s Highbury Fields with Marcus Brigstocke. Marcus tells us all about his fabulous wife Rachel Parris and what it’s like working together on their new podcast, How Was It For You? We also discuss Marcus’s starring roles: Love Actually, Hole In The Wall… and King Stupid. If you haven’t heard Part One of this chat - you can listen to it here! Listen to Emily’s walk with Marcus’s wife Rachel Parris from April 2022 here!How Was It For You? with Rachel Parris & Marcus Brigstocke is available from 10th April wherever you get your podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-was-it-for-you-with-rachel-parris-marcus-brigstocke/id1731856696https://open.spotify.com/show/1dDLtEESkLO0v2XPkKikrz?si=f0ef948d45c845e1 Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re in North London with the comedian and actor Marcus Brigstocke! Marcus doesn’t have a dog - however, he does have an elderly chameleon called Roy… maybe it's time for a "Walking The Chameleon" spin off?! Marcus is absolutely fascinating and wonderful company - and our walk covers everything from being comfortable with being called ‘posh’, what it was like to work on an oil rig, and what it was like to overcome addiction as a teenager. The second part of our chat with Marcus will be available to listen to on Thursday this week. Listen to Emily’s walk with Marcus’s wife Rachel Parris from April 2022 here!How Was It For You? with Rachel Parris & Marcus Brigstocke is available from 10th April wherever you get your podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-was-it-for-you-with-rachel-parris-marcus-brigstocke/id1731856696https://open.spotify.com/show/1dDLtEESkLO0v2XPkKikrz?si=f0ef948d45c845e1 Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadeanX - @divine_miss_emWalking The Dog is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Rich Jarman Artwork: Alice LudlamPhotography: Karla Gowlett  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second part of our walk with Al Murray - Emily and Al discuss his interest in history and his phenomenally successful podcast, what it's like to become a grandparent, and Emily asks the big question - why are men so interested in war? If you haven't heard the first part of this episode yet, you can listen to it here! Listen to Emily's first walk with Al which from March 2019 here Al is on tour with The Pub Landlord throughout 2024. Visit https://thepublandlord.com/ for dates and tickets! You can but Al's latest book 'Command: How The Allies Learned To Win The Second World War' here And listen to We Have Ways Of Making You Talk wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Emily:  Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean X - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence Music: Rich Jarman  Artwork: Alice Ludlam Photography: Karla Gowlett  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Walking The Dog - it's comedian, actor, musician, writer and podcaster Al Murray! Al doesn't have a dog (although he does have a fox living in his garden...) so Emily took Ray along for a stroll with him in West London's Ravenscourt Park. Al is currently on tour with his legendary character The Pub Landlord as well as writing a new history book - is there anything this man can't do? Al shared his what it was like to attend boarding school, his thoughts on having therapy and the assumptions people make of him based on his famous ancestor. Part Two of our walk with Al will be available on Thursday! --- Listen to Emily's first walk with Al which from March 2019 here Al is on tour with The Pub Landlord throughout 2024. Visit https://thepublandlord.com/ for dates and tickets! You can but Al's latest book 'Command: How The Allies Learned To Win The Second World War' here And listen to We Have Ways Of Making You Talk wherever you get your podcasts! --- Follow Emily:  Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean X - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence Music: Rich Jarman  Artwork: Alice Ludlam Photography: Karla Gowlett  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fabulous Richard Arnold and his Cockapoo Clemmie join Emily and Raymond on Walking The Dog this week! Richard is Good Morning Britain's Entertainment Editor and he is one of the most well-loved faces on breakfast television. Clemmie's a bit of a heartbreaker - she and Richard are pretty much besotted with each other! During our stroll, Richard talks about interviewing Mariah Carey, what it means to be part of the nation's morning routine and how he juggles work and caring for his brilliant mum. Richard's new podcast The Sidebar is available wherever you get your podcasts - where he and a celebrity panel spill the tea on the entertainment world, with new episodes dropping every Monday! Keep up with Richard on Instagram here! Follow Emily:  Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean X - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence Music: Rich Jarman  Artwork: Alice Ludlam Photography: Karla Gowlett  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second part of our walk with podcaster, historian and author Tom Holland - we dive into Tom’s phenomenally successful career: his surprising start in literature, what it means to be a popular historian and the unstoppable rise of the podcast he hosts with Dominic Sandbrook, The Rest Is History.  If you haven’t heard the first part of this episode yet, you can listen to it here You can listen to The Rest Is History wherever you get your podcasts! Ray’s favourite episode of The Rest Is History: ‘History’s Greatest Dogs’ is here. For more information about The Rest Is History, including live dates and The Rest Is History Club you can visit: https://therestishistory.supportingcast.fm/ Tom’s latest book Pax is available now! Follow Emily:  Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean X - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence Music: Rich Jarman  Artwork: Alice Ludlam Photography: Karla Gowlett  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Emily and Raymond for a walk in South London’s Brockwell Park with superstar podcaster, historian and author Tom Holland.  Although Tom is more of a cat man these days, he tells us about his beloved childhood dog, a bearded-collie called Ben. He also tells us about growing up with a fascination for dinosaurs, the foundation of his passion for history and meeting his wife Sadie at Cambridge University.   As fans of The Rest Is History will know, Tom is an endlessly fascinating man - so we have decided to release this episode in two parts. Catch the rest of the walk on Thursday this week. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss it! You can listen to The Rest Is History wherever you get your podcasts! Ray’s favourite episode of The Rest Is History: ‘History’s Greatest Dogs’ is here. For more information about The Rest Is History, including live dates and The Rest Is History Club you can visit: https://therestishistory.supportingcast.fm/ Tom’s latest book Pax is available now! Follow Emily:  Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean X - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence Music: Rich Jarman  Artwork: Alice Ludlam Photography: Karla Gowlett  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Emily and Ray for a walk in Battersea Park with the absolutely brilliant presenter and podcaster Vogue Williams - and her two dogs Bertie and Winston. Quite how she found the time to take the time for a walk with us, we'll never know! Alongside looking after her two adorable dogs, Vogue hosts her phenomenally successful podcasts: My Therapist Ghosted me with comedian Joanne McNally and Spencer and Vogue with her husband, Spencer Matthews. She also has three small children to raise.... quite frankly, she's amazing. Vogue tells us all about what she calls 'Irish Modelling', the reason why she has two construction degrees and why she thinks sharing memories is an important part of dealing with grief. You can find Vogue's podcasts: My Therapist Ghosted Me, Spencer and Vogue, and Taboo Talks wherever you listen to your podcasts. Spencer and Vogue are on tour with their podcast! You can catch them in Dublin, Cork and Belfast in March. Get tickets here! Follow Emily:  Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean X - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence Music: Rich Jarman  Artwork: Alice Ludlam Photography: Karla Gowlett  Walking The Dog is a Goalhanger Podcast brought to you by Petplan: visit petplan.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Emily and Ray are in Cambridgeshire with the brilliant comedian, writer and political commentator Geoff Norcott and his dog Anne-Marie (or Annie, to her friends!) Geoff tells us what it is to be a bloke, how being part of a news story makes him feel and what it means for your child to say that they like you. The podcast takes a surreal turn when we have to take a trip back to Geoff's house and it reveals just how much of a gentleman he really is... Geoff's book The British Bloke, Decoded is available now!  https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-british-bloke-decoded/geoff-norcott/9781800961296 Geoff is on tour throughout the UK in Spring 2024. Get tickets here! Listen to Emily and Ray's first walk with Geoff which was recorded remotely in April 2021 Follow Emily:  Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean X - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence Music: Rich Jarman  Artwork: Alice Ludlam Photography: Karla Gowlett  Walking The Dog is a Goalhanger Podcast brought to you by Petplan: visit petplan.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Walking The Dog, legendary comedian Ross Noble joins Emily and Raymond for a stroll around Regent's Park in North London. Since he last came on the podcast, Ross has moved to Australia! His cockapoodle-doodle-doos Baxter and Baguette are doing well, and they have been joined by Indie the (rather lively) bearded collie. Ross discusses his one-time dream of joining the army, his family's sense of humour and whether he'll ever make a stand up show about his trauma... Ross is currently touring the UK with ‘Jibber Jabber Jamboree’. Tickets at rossnoble.com, including for his two nights at the iconic London Palladium on the 14th and 15th March! Listen to Emily and Ray's first walk with Ross from April 2017 Follow Emily:  Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean X - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence Music: Rich Jarman  Artwork: Alice Ludlam Photography: Karla Gowlett  Walking The Dog is a Goalhanger Podcast brought to you by Petplan: visit petplan.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Emily and Raymond for a walk in London's Richmond Park with Sabrina Dhowre Elba - Canadian model, UN Goodwill Ambassador and co-founder of S'ABLE Labs - the melanin inclusive skincare brand. Sabrina talks about her childhood in Canada and the sacrifices made by her mother which led to her earning a philosophy degree with the aim of becoming a lawyer. It all changed with a chance meeting - when she met her now husband, Idris Elba, in a bar in Vancouver. Sabrina tells us about finding her own place in the world, her humanitarian work and how it feels to hear 'Will Idris be the next Bond?' every day. S'ABLE Labs Award-winning melanin inclusive skincare formulated with African botanicals powered by modern science to target hyperpigmentation. Developed by Sabrina and Idris Elba. https://uk.sablelabs.co/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=Walking&utm_id=WTD&utm_term=SE&utm_content=logolink Follow Sabrina's work on Instagram Follow Emily:  Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean X - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence Music: Rich Jarman  Artwork: Alice Ludlam Photography: Karla Gowlett  Walking The Dog is a Goalhanger Podcast brought to you by Petplan: visit petplan.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Emily and Raymond for a walk with the hugely talented comic and globally celebrated actor Kerry Godliman and her lovely scottie westie cross, Molly. Pottering around Beckenham Place Park on a freezing January day, Emily chats about the time she met Kerry's parents, how Kerry feels about being 'no nonsense' and how her life has changed (or not!) since starring in Ricky Gervais's After Life. Kerry stars in the second series of Trigger Point on ITV and ITVX - you can watch it here: https://www.itv.com/watch/trigger-point/10a0591 You can listen to Kerry's podcast Memory Lane, which she hosts with Jen Brister wherever you get your podcasts. Keep up to date with all things Kerry on her website: https://kerrygodliman.com/ Listen to Emily and Ray's first walk with Kerry from December 2019 Listen to Emily and Ray's walk with Ricky Gervais from March 2019 Follow Emily:  Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean X - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence Music: Rich Jarman  Artwork: Alice Ludlam Photography: Karla Gowlett  Walking The Dog is a Goalhanger Podcast brought to you by Petplan: visit petplan.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Emily and Ray took a trip to the seaside to go for a walk with comedian Suzi Ruffell. Suzi tells us how her life has changed since becoming a mum and moving to Brighton - and why it’s so important for her to talk openly about being gay and having a happy, successful life. Despite being more of a cat person, Ray and Suzi totally hit it off… we even stopped for an ice cream!  You can watch Suzi’s most recent stand up special ‘Dance Like Everyone’s Watching’ on Amazon Prime, and her brilliant podcasts: Likeminded Friends with Tom Allen, Out and Big Kick Energy with Maisie Adam are all available wherever you get your podcasts.  You can catch Suzi live as she and Maisie Adam are taking their award-winning podcast 'Big Kick Energy' on the road for their first ever live shows. There will be special guests, there will be merch, and there will be real-time pacing and goosing from the dynamic duo.  Kicking off in the summer of 2023, Big Kick Energy is a podcast covering the beautiful game of women’s football. From the highs and lows of supporting their local team, Brighton, to hanging out with the Lionesses, Maisie and Suzi are ready to bring their big podcast energy to a live audience. 'Positive and energetic…a nice concept well executed.' (THE BROADCAST AWARDS SPORTS PODCAST OF THE YEAR AWARD, 2023) Keep up to date with all things Suzi on her website: https://suziruffell.com/  Listen to Emily and Ray's first walk with Suzi from March 2020 Follow Emily:  Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean X - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence Music: Rich Jarman  Artwork: Alice Ludlam Photography: Karla Gowlett  Walking The Dog is a Goalhanger Podcast brought to you by Petplan: visit petplan.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Emily and Ray for a stroll on London's Hampstead Heath with award-winning comedian, actor and poet Tim Key. Tim doesn't have a dog, but if anyone can lure him over to the dog side... it's Raymond. Tim discusses being a shy guy at school, his relationship with Steve Coogan and how he feels about dancing on television. Follow Tim on Instagram @TimKeyPoet Tim's brilliant anthology Chapters is available for pre-order here. For more information visit: timkey.co.uk and utterandpress.co.uk Listen to Emily's first walk with Tim from March 2020 Follow Emily:  Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean X - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence Music: Rich Jarman  Artwork: Alice Ludlam Photography: Karla Gowlett  Walking The Dog is a Goalhanger Podcast brought to you by Petplan: visit petplan.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He's back, and this time he has a dog - and an MBE! Today, Emily and Raymond head for a North London stroll with the legendary Frank Skinner and his dog Poppy. Frank chats about sharing his bedroom with an owl, what it means to be capable of kindness and how life with a dog has made his family feel more complete. 30 Years Of Dirt is playing at the Gielgud Theatre in London for 14 nights only from 5th to 17th February 2024, followed by a UK and Ireland tour throughout Spring 2024 - for more information and tickets visit frankskinnerlive.com Listen to Emily's first walk with Frank from June 2018 Follow Emily:  Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean X - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence Music: Rich Jarman  Artwork: Alice Ludlam Photography: Karla Gowlett  Walking The Dog is a Goalhanger Podcast brought to you by Petplan: visit petplan.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back in the study for the second part of Emily's chat with Lee Mack. Lee discusses his role in The Unfriend, his relationship with comedy and he speaks about his relationship with the late Sean Lock. If you haven't heard part one yet, catch up here. This episode contains some strong language towards the end. The Unfriend is playing at the Wyndham's Theatre until March 2024 - for more information and tickets visit theunfriend.com Listen to Emily's first walk with Lee from November 2017 Listen to Emily's second walk with Lee from January 2021 Follow Emily:  Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean X - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence Music: Rich Jarman  Artwork: Alice Ludlam Photography: Karla Gowlett  Walking The Dog is a Goalhanger Podcast brought to you by Petplan: visit petplan.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Walking The Dog, Emily and Ray spend a rainy afternoon with Lee Mack! He's the first guest to ever make a third appearance on the podcast and since we last spoke, Lee has got another dog. Lee chats about his relationship with class and feeding his dogs a part-vegan diet - and Ray disgraces himself in Lee's study. The second part of Emily's chat with Lee will be available to listen to from Thursday this week. The Unfriend is playing at the Wyndham's Theatre until March 2024 - for more information and tickets visit theunfriend.com Listen to Emily's first walk with Lee from November 2017 Listen to Emily's second walk with Lee from January 2021 Follow Emily:  Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean X - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence Music: Rich Jarman  Artwork: Alice Ludlam Photography: Karla Gowlett  Walking The Dog is a Goalhanger Podcast brought to you by Petplan: visit petplan.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Emily and Raymond take a walk with broadcaster and author Clare Balding at Chiswick House in West London. Clare takes us along the route she used to walk with her beloved Tibetan Terrier, Archie, and tells us about how animals have played a huge part in her life - she even got given a horse by the Queen! Clare's book Isle of Dogs is available to buy now: lnk.to/IsleofDogsbook Listen to Emily's walk with Gabby Logan from April 2017 Follow Emily:  Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean X - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence Music: Rich Jarman  Artwork: Alice Ludlam Photography: Karla Gowlett  Walking The Dog is a Goalhanger Podcast brought to you by Petplan: visit petplan.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emily and Raymond head to London’s Regent's Park to take a walk with actual astronaut, Tim Peake! Tim chats about his dog Woody, reflects on his childhood dreams and the journey that led him to spending six months on the International Space Station. And, of course, Emily finds out whether Tim thinks Ray would be a good space dog!  Tim Peake’s latest book Space: The Human Story is out now published by Penguin. For more info visit: https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/239553/tim-peake Space: The Human Story marks the first time that the human history of space has been told, illustrated through the stories of the 628 individuals that have left Earth over the past 60 years including Tim himself. With details only an astronaut would know and is based on extensive research alongside hundreds of conversations Peake has had with his fellow astronauts, Space: The Human Story is the definitive story of humans in space, marking Peake’s first foray into writing 20th century history. Listen to Emily's walk with Jeremy Paxman from August 2020 Follow Emily:  Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean X - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence Music: Rich Jarman  Artwork: Alice Ludlam Photography: Karla Gowlett  Walking The Dog is a Goalhanger Podcast brought to you by Petplan: visit petplan.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To kick off their first show back, Emily and Raymond take a walk with political legend and host of the UK’s biggest podcast, Alastair Campbell. Strolling over London’s Hampstead Heath with his dog Skye, he reflects on his family and childhood, his time at Number 10, how he manages his mental health and what he loves most about The Rest is Politics. He also takes Skye for a dip and bumps into some old friends from his days in politics… Alastair’s book - But What Can I Do? is out now https://linktr.ee/alastaircampbellbook   Listen to Emily and Raymond's walk with Ed Miliband from June 2019 Listen to Emily and Raymond's walk with Ricky Gervais from March 2019 Follow Emily:  Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean X - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence Music: Rich Jarman  Artwork: Alice Ludlam Photography: Karla Gowlett  Walking The Dog is a Goalhanger Podcast bought to you by Petplan. To claim our 10% discount on your quote, head to: https://www.petplan.co.uk/?utm_source=wtd&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=walking_the_dog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dust off your walking boots because Emily and Raymond are back - with the all new Walking The Dog, now releasing episodes weekly. Join writer and broadcaster Emily Dean, with the world's most ridiculous Shih Tzu, Raymond, as they join household names for an extraordinary dog walk. Make sure you're subscribed - so you don't miss the first episode on Tuesday 12th December. Follow Emily: Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean X - @divine_miss_em Walking The Dog is a Goalhanger Podcast bought to you by Petplan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Emily and Ray went for a walk in Catford with Fern Brady. They chatted about her childhood in Scotland, growing up with undiagnosed Autism and why comedy is the perfect career for her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily and Ray went to South East London to catch up with Tom Allen. They chat about Tom’s lovely Dad who he sadly lost last year and his new book, Too Much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily and Ray headed to the Oxfordshire countryside for a walk with Susie Dent. They chatted about growing up with her love of languages, being the Queen of Dictionary Corner and her podcast, Something Rhymes with Purple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily and Ray went for a stroll with Martin Kemp in Battersea. They chatted about his years in Spandau Ballet, the pressures of fame that came from his time in Eastenders and his new book, Ticket to the World: My 80s Story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily headed to Herefordshire for a walk with Bez and his dogs, Snoop and Yoko. They chatted about how he came to join Happy Mondays, being a first-time dog owner, and his new book, Buzzin’ By Bez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily and Ray took a stroll in Hyde Park with Dawn O’Porter. They chatted about Dawn’s pet history, dealing with grief, meeting her husband, Chris O’Dowd and her new book, Cat Lady. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily and Ray went to North London to meet Nick Grimshaw and his dog, Stinky Blob. They chatted about Grimmy’s childhood in Oldham, his incredible experiences during his radio career and his new memoir, Soft Lad.Season 2 of Nick's podcast, Dish is is launching in November. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily and Ray headed to Sheffield for a walk with Dan Walker and Winnie the Cockapoo. They chatted about Dan’s journey into broadcasting, his experience on Strictly and his new book, Standing on the Shoulders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily and Ray headed to the Peak District to take a stroll with Kelvin Fletcher, Liz Fletcher and their cavapoochon, Ginger. They chatted about how they manage being parents of four, farmers and performers! They also discuss their new book, Fletchers on the Farm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily and Ray popped to South West London to take stroll with Gary Lineker and his new dog, Filbert. They chatted about Gary bringing Filbert into his life since losing his beloved Labrador, Snoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily headed to West Sussex for a walk with Susannah Constantine and her dogs Fern and Rocco. They chatted about Susannah’s early life when she dated Princess Margaret’s son, her TV partnership with Trinny Woodall and her new book, Ready for Absolutely Nothing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of the new series, Emily and Ray head to Hampstead Heath for a walk with Radio 1’s Greg James and his chocolate Labrador, Barney. They chat about Greg growing up with teacher parents, his love of radio, his first date with his wife, Bella and his latest book, Super Ghost. Super Ghost by Greg James and Chris Smith with illustrations by Amy Nguyen (Puffin) is out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily and Raymond are back for a new series of Walking the Dog! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode join Emily as she discusses low-alcohol wines on the new Sunday Times podcast 'Wine Times' - with Miquita Oliver and Will Lyons. As well as three great wines to taste; Emily talks about 'Walking the Dog' and her canine companion Raymond, Will explains the process of removing alcohol from wine, and Miquita asks "are all screwcap wines bad?".2020 Muscadet, Domaine Gadais La Grande Reserve du Moulin, Loire, FrancePS Pétillant Rosé NV, France2019 Seifried Estate Sweet Agnes Riesling, New ZealandAll the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.ukProducer: Ben MitchellWine Times is brought to you in association with the Sunday Times Wine Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of ‘at home’ with the dog, Emily is joined by Geoff Norcott and his Cockapoo, Lily. They discuss Geoff’s childhood in South London, his years as a teacher and his new book, ‘Where Did I Go Right?’.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/walkingthedog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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’. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/walkingthedog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/walkingthedog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/walkingthedog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/walkingthedog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/walkingthedog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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’.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/walkingthedog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/walkingthedog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/walkingthedog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/walkingthedog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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’.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/walkingthedog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily and Ray are back with a brand new series of Walking The Dog. You can download the first episode on Monday 25th January where Lee Mack returns to introduce his new puppy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily and Ray go for a stroll in North London with comedian, actor and poet Tim Key - they chat about Tim's childhood cats, his route into comedy and working with his hero Steve Coogan. Tim has released his poems via a set of cards - to order Tim Key's Poetical Playing Cards go to timkey.co.uk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily goes for a stroll with comic Suzi Ruffell. They chat about her childhood growing up in Portsmouth, how she was drawn into stand up comedy and the importance of a good cry. To find out more about Suzi's tour Dance Like Everyone's Watching go to Suziruffell.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily goes for a walk with Martin Kemp and Shirlie Kemp and their toy poodle Pops. They talk about their first date 40 years ago, their friendship with George Michael and finally performing together for their new album In the Swing Of It. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily takes Ray for a stroll in London’s Barbican with comedian Tom Allen. He talks about feeling fabulously different growing up, his strong work ethic and the awkwardness of being set up on dates with friends. For more info on Tom go to tomindeed.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily goes for a stroll with celebrated hairdresser, George Northwood and his whippet Willow. George has created iconic hair looks for Alexa Chung, Rosie Huntington Whiteley, Gwyneth Paltrow as well as Meghan Markle’s evening look on her wedding day. He talks about his Nan who inspired him to get into hairdressing, coming out as a young man, and how a large part of hairdressing is being a good therapist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Emily and Judy take Judy's father's black retriever, Penny, out for a walk on the grounds's of Andy Murray's Cromlix Hotel in Perthshire. They discuss Judy's childhood, competitiveness and what her stint on Strictly Come Dancing did for her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily and Richard take Ray for a walk on Hampstead Heath. They discuss Richard's childhood, meeting and falling in love with Judy and his incredible career - including Britain's most successful book club in conjunction with WHSmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily goes for a stroll with After Life actor and comic Kerry Godliman and her Westie-Scottish terrier cross Molly. They discuss Kerry’s fast paced approach to life, meeting her husband and the call from Ricky Gervais that changed her life. To find out more details about Kerry’s 2020 tour go to kerrygodliman.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily and Ray go for a stroll with legendary chef Heston Blumenthal, around the village of Bray in Berkshire, the location of his world famous restaurant. They talk about Heston's childhood Christmas dinners, the meal that changed his life as a teenager, and his bulldog Harry.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily goes to Somerset to visit broadcaster and journalist Mariella Frostrup and her two dogs Katyusha and Bomb. They talk about her bohemian childhood, fighting female stereotypes, and how to choose the right partner. Mariella's BBC podcasts Books to Live by and Open Book are available to download.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily takes Ray out for a stroll in Regents Park with legendary writing duo Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais. They talk about how they introduced Emily's parents! And what brought the boys together to create their amazing biography of work including The Likely Lads, Auf Wiedersehen Pet and Porridge. They discuss the art of collaboration and how they approached their new memoir More Than Likely.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily takes Ray out for a stroll with broadcaster and journalist Emma Barnett to Regents Park. They talk about Emma's family parrots growing up, what it feels like to grill Theresa May and the difficult issues she faced trying to get pregnant. She also reveals why she's so keen for women to talk more openly about periods, something she discusses in her book, Period, It's About Bloody Time.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Walking the Dog Emily checks in with recent guest Diane Morgan to meet her new Blue Cross toy poodle, Bobby. On a walk around Russell Square with Bobby and Raymond, Diane talks about how she’s finding being a dog owner and why she's totally fallen for her new four legged pal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily goes for a walk with actor, comedian and writer Diane Morgan and two pugs belonging to Emily’s friends. Diane talks about her childhood dogs in Bolton, her job in a chip shop and her rise via Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe into one of the country’s best loved actors.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily takes award winning playwright and screenwriter Jack Thorne for a stroll with her dog Raymond. They talk about being shy, how it felt to be a state school kid at Cambridge and his huge body of writing - from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to The Virtues. Jack also tells Emily about meeting his wife and naming his son after his favourite film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily goes for a walk with TV presenter Konnie Huq in her local Ealing park - they chat about the Bangladesh culture her parents grew up in, her early start in television aged just 16, her years as Blue Peter’s longest serving female presenter and meeting her husband Charlie Brooker. Konnie also tells Emily all about writing her first children’s book, Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World out on August 8th.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IN a special bonus podcast, Emily talks to Grief Encounters hosts Sasha and Venetia about “starting again” after a series of  painful losses, all accounted beautifully in her new memoir Everybody Died, So I Got a Dog. The books jarring title is completely indicative to the tone of the conversation, as Emily refuses to speak gently about the painful realities of grief.  Now, she is the only survivor of her immediate family and in her interview with Sasha and Venetia, she speaks in great detail of how this strange reality came to be. The Deans are a genuinely extraordinary family. Her Dad was a famous TV personality and her mother an actress. Her relationship with both of them throughout the years was turbulent at times. “It was a peripatetic, slightly unstable childhood. Lot’s of bohemian artists, who were great fun to be around, but if you wan’t fish fingers on the table at 5pm, they’re not your people.” In contrast to this, Emily’s relationship with her sister Rachael meant more than anything in the world to her “I called my sister my lighthouse, she was home.”Emily’s whole world turned completely on its head in December 2011. Rachael suddenly became very ill, and passed away less than a month later from an aggressive form of cancer. In 2014, her mother was diagnosed with MND, passing away a year later, shortly followed by the death of her father a few months after. Within three short years she was completely on her own. “There’s something about the family you have grown up, in whatever form that takes, that defines you. It is who you are. “ I had moments where I would go to ring my sister, with something funny, or if I had passed somewhere. And  then you’d get this sinking feeling of I’ve got no one to tell, no one understands this”Emily is a fascinating character, and an incredibly smart and intelligent woman who’s absolute love for her sister is still incredibly evident eight years on from her loss. Her conversation sparked many tears, huge moments of laughter, and that was within the first 10 minutes alone. If you're looking for a safe haven to express how you feel, Share articles, photos ,memories and more,Join the Grief Encounters Facebook Group,A place for support, compassion and empathy for those grievinghttps://www.facebook.com/groups/GriefEncounters/Music by: NctrnmIf you want to hear more Grief Encounters, please search on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on walking the dog Emily goes for a stroll with comic, writer and co- host of the Older and Wider podcast Jenny Eclair. Jenny is currently considering becoming a dog owner so Emily brought along her dog Raymond and Bruce a French Bulldog who was rescued from a puppy farm by the dogs trust. They talk about Jenny’s childhood growing up in an army family, becoming a female comic when it was a male dominated world and dealing with eye gunk in dogs.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily heads to Northampton for a walk with the Communards star who became an Anglican priest, Reverend Richard Coles. They take out one of his five dachshunds, Daisy, and he tells Emily about coming out as a gay man to his mother, his wild days as an 80’s pop star, and his decision to give it all up and enter the priesthood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily takes her dog Raymond out for a walk with former Labour leader Ed Miliband - they talk about growing up in a family of academics, being mistaken for Nick Clegg on the tube and what it felt like to lose the 2015 General Election. They also chat about his podcast with Geoff Lloyd, Reasons to be Cheerful.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily and Raymond, her Shih Tzu, go out for a walk in Reading with ex Blue Peter and Sky Sports presenter Simon Thomas who tragically lost his wife to Gemma in 2017, prompting a wave of public support. Simon chats about how he's coped with grief, and attempted to rebuild his life and about the process of writing about it in his book Love, Interrupted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily goes out for a walk with broadcaster, journalist and Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis and her beautiful whippet Moody. They talk about Emily’s childhood in Sheffield, the question she wishes she’d asked Bill Clinton, and proposing to her husband on millennium eve. She also chats about her new book Airhead, which goes behind the scenes of some of her most pivotal career moments.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily goes for a stroll with celebrated actor Lesley Sharp and her beautiful border terrier Mrs Miggins. They talk about Lesley’s early life and how it felt to be adopted, the dogs she’s had throughout her life, juggling motherhood with theatre work and her starring role in a new Royal Court play by Jack Thorne, The End of History.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily goes out for a stroll with Absolute Radio Breakfast show host Dave Berry in London's Regents Park. They talk about his childhood in Lewisham, his early years as a shop assistant and model, breaking into radio and the very rom-com-hero way in which he met his wife.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Emily takes her Shih Tzu Raymond to visit Loose Women presenter Andrea Mclean. They talk about her childhood which took her around the world, becoming a well loved TV face, learning from relationships and finally meeting the one, as well as coping when a beloved pet dies. Andrea also tells Emily about the importance of women talking openly about the menopause, which she writes about in her book Confessions of a Menopausal Woman - soon in live form on her autumn 2019 tour, for more info go to thisgirlisonfire.co.uk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily goes out for a stroll with radio presenter Nihal Arthanayake and meets his beautiful Staffie, Luna. Nihal talks to Emily about growing up in Essex with Sri Lankan parents, meeting his wife and knowing she was ‘the one’, handling tricky interview subjects on his BBC Radio 5 Live show and encouraging his daughter to play the drums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Walking The Dog Emily goes out for a stroll with comic and author of the acclaimed best selling book This Is Going To Hurt, Adam Kay. Emily brings along Archie a golden lurcher from the Dog’s Trust for her chat with Adam in West London. They talk about Adam’s childhood growing up in a medical family, the moment when he realised a surgeon’s life wasn’t for him, and why he’s so passionate about the NHS. This is Going to Hurt is available now in paperback and if you want to see Adam on tour this year go to Adamkay.co.uk for more info.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily goes out for a stroll with comic Al Murray and brings along her Shih-Tzu Raymond. Al tells Emily about his childhood labradors, his family and his famous literary ancestor. He discusses his days at boarding school, his hatred of confrontation and his start in comedy.  They also chat about his famous alter ego the Pub Landlord and forthcoming tour, Landlord Of Hope and Glory (for tickets go to thepublandlord.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily goes out for a stroll with legendary comic Ricky Gervais. Ricky brings along beautiful German Shepherd Anti who plays his dog in Afterlife, Ricky’s brand new Netflix series. He talks about his childhood pets, his mum’s brilliantly dark sense of humour and explains why he thinks dogs really are the best. Afterlife is available now to stream on Netflix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 This week in a very special edition of Walking the Dog, Emily Dean is interviewed by Katherine Ryan, in front of a live audience with their two dogs Meg Ryan and Raymond. They chat about Emily's new memoir Everybody Died So I Got A Dog, and Katherine asks her about her eccentric childhood, how she dealt with loss and the miniature Chewbacca lookalike who turned out to be her saviour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily has news about a very special event for Walking The Dog fans - a live chat with Emily, Katherine Ryan and their two dogs to celebrate the publication of Emily's forthcoming memoir Everybody Died So I Got A Dog. To book tickets for the London event on March 2nd go to leicestersquaretheatre.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily takes her dog Raymond out for a walk in East London’s Victoria Park with comic and Last Leg star Josh Widdicombe. They talk about how fatherhood is a lot less stressful than he imagined, his hatred of confrontation, why he wishes he could bottle some of Rob Beckett’s enthusiasm and his new TV show with James Acaster, Hypothetical.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily takes a stroll in the New Forest with legendary film critic Mark Kermode and his Labrador Martha. Mark talks to Emily about the band he started at school with David Baddiel, his love of Richard Curtis movies, why his faith is important to him and his podcast Kermode on film.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily goes out with comic, writer, actress and host of the hugely successful Griefcast podcast - Cariad Lloyd. They go for a stroll in London’s Waterlow Park with Willow, a fabulous poodle. Cariad talks about her love of poodles, losing her dad as a teenager, sharing a flat with Sara Pascoe and the brilliant Griefcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily goes for a stroll with Matt Forde, along with Boost the Staffi and Gem the lurcher - two dogs that found a home with with Josie, the Dog’s Trust resident vet. Emily chats to Matt about his early years in Nottingham, his glass half full approach to life and she also persuades him to give us a burst of his legendary Donald Trump and Tony Blair impressions.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily goes out for a walk with Greg Davies and introduces him to the fabulous Bruno - a Rottweiler/ German Shepherd cross from The Dog’s Trust. They chat about inheriting the funny gene from his dad, his childhood pet Rex, and the epiphany in a flotation tank which changed his life.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily heads up to Manchester to visit her co-host on the Frank Skinner show - comic Alun Cochrane. They go out for a stroll with his beautiful whippet Lucky. He talks about how losing his dad at a young age propelled him into being funny for a living, why he admires Frank’s approach to stand up and why he’s a bit of an eccentric at heart.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a very special edition of Walking the Dog Emily goes to visit The Supervet, Dr Noel Fitzpatrick at his veterinary centre in Surrey. They brave the rain with Keira his border terrier and Noel gives Emily a little tour of the place where he and his team perform miracles. They chat about his childhood in Ireland with his dog Pirate,  his life working with animals and his current tour Welcome to My World - (for further details and to book tickets go to noelfitzpatricklive.com)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily and her dog Raymond went for a summer walk in Regents Park with comic and Last Leg host Adam Hills. They talked about his childhood in Australia, writing wedding speeches with Ross Noble and his ‘hairy godfather’ figure Billy Connolly. Adam also told Emily all about his brand new book Best Foot Forward.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily goes out with comedian Rob Beckett and Goose, a dachshund who was rehomed via the Dog’s Trust. Rob chats about growing up in South East London and takes Emily for a stroll past his childhood home, they also talk about the family atmosphere that sparked his comedy career, and the importance of mindfulness.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily goes out for a walk with Rob Brydon and Patience, a golden retriever from The Dog’s Trust. They talk about Rob’s childhood in Wales, his friendship with Steve Coogan, his extraordinarily successful career and he gives Emily a burst of his Hugh Grant, his Anthony Hopkins and of course, his Tom Jones. He also tells Emily all about his new movie Swimming with Men! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily takes her Shih-Tzu Raymond out for a stroll with comic Sara Pascoe. They talk about growing up in Essex and dreaming of running away with Take That, her thoughts on love and family and her friendship with Katherine Ryan who named a cat in her honour. She also chats about going on the road for her upcoming 2018 tour LadsLadsLads.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily goes out for a walk with model and fashion icon David Gandy and his dog Dora who was adopted from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. They chat about shyness, going to number 10 Downing Street in the wrong clothes, and disasters with dog poo bags! David also takes Emily to meet some of the dogs at Battersea and talks about his role as ambassador for the charity battersea.org.uk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the start of a brand new series Emily goes out for a walk with legendary comic Frank Skinner and Peanut - a Terrier Cross who was successfully re-homed by the Dog’s Trust a few years ago. Frank talks about his childhood dogs Shep and Cal, his early years in comedy, the first time he met a young fellow comic called David Baddiel and his more recent adventures in parenthood. He also introduces Emily to the local park ranger and points out a very special comedy landmark... For more info head to the thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emily goes out with comic, writer and confirmed cat lover David Baddiel who tries out his dog compatibility with Jimmy, a rescue greyhound from The Dogs Trust. They discuss fame, his brilliant partnership with Frank Skinner, the extraordinary family David grew up in as well as his current tour and becoming a hugely successful children’s author - also featuring David’s brother who calls him halfway through!For more information, head to www.thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily goes for a walk and a talk with magician Dynamo and his Newfoundland puppy Bunty - they chat about the challenges he faced growing up, the magical great-grandfather who kick started his career, the woman who keeps him grounded and they bump into a fellow celebrity dog walker on their travels! For more information, head to www.thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily revisits some of the highlights of all of her walks with celebrity pals and their dogs this year - and brings you some incredibly funny, revealing and touching off duty moments. A stroll with Gary Lineker and his Labrador Snoop, a wander through the woods with Alan Carr and his English setters, a ramble on Hampstead Heath with Jonathan Ross and his French bulldog Snowball as well as a long walk and talk with Sarah Millican and her dog Tuvok. And that’s before we’ve even got to Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr, Lee Mack, Gabby Logan and lots more. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily goes out to Bushy Park in London with comic Lee Mack and a rescue dog from The Dog’s Trust - a beautiful 3 year old collie cross called Livvy. Lee talks about growing up in a pub, meeting his wife Tara, becoming a comic, having ADHD and his first job as a stable boy for Red Rum. For more information, head to www.thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily goes out for a walk with comic Russell Howard and his Parson Jack Russell terrier, Archie. They talk about the thing that really makes him angry, why he can never wear a suit, inventing a voice for his dog, why he stopped working out and that time he tried therapy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily goes out for a stroll with comedian Matt Lucas and his two Labradors Milo and Hob - they talk about Matt’s childhood and the moment he realised he was going to be a comic, coming out, avoiding the red carpet, and why he’s not a fan of dogs on the bed! Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily goes out for a walk on Hampstead Heath with her Shih-Tzu puppy Raymond and guests Larry Lamb and his son George Lamb. They talk about the secret to being a good dad, the power of therapy, Jeremy Corbyn, what it feels like when you're told you're handsome, and George's secret message to Larry when he was in I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. For more information, visit www.thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily goes out for a stroll in the park with comic Sarah Millican and her Schnoodle, Commander Tuvok. The pair discuss the power of starting your life over, why it's good to have a little cry, the importance of therapy and Sarah's brilliantly bizarre childhood imaginary dog! Discover more at www.thetimes.co.ukMusic by www.richjarman.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily heads out for a summer stroll in north London with Jimmy Carr and his super-cute Yorkshire Terrier. The pair discuss the comedian's early family life, his thoughts on fame, and the secret to happiness. We also discover that when it comes to shoes, Jimmy knows his Louboutins from his Miu Miu's. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.ukMusic by www.richjarman.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily goes out for a stroll on Hampstead Heath with Jonathan Ross and his French bulldog Professor Snowball. The pair discuss the joys and pitfalls of being dog owners, what it's like growing up in a large family, the realities of fame, and accepting compliments. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.ukMusic by www.richjarman.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily visits comedian, actor and certified podcast royalty Adam Buxton at his home in Norfolk to take his whippet poodle cross, Rosie, out for a walk.He talks about dealing with criticism and insecurities, an embarrassing incident back in the '90s, the changing dynamic of his partnership with Joe Cornish, and he and Emily do their best Louis Theroux impressions. Dog tip: Dogs do speak but only to those who know how to listen. Translation: You know it's 2017? Can we move on from this whole 'outside toilet thing' please?Discover more at www.thetimes.co.ukMusic by www.richjarman.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily visits England legend, TV supremo and all round national treasure Gary Lineker at his home in London to take his Yellow Labrador Snoop out for a walk. He talks about what makes him cry, why he doesn't want to go on Question Time, his friendship with ex-wife Danielle and what it really feels like to take a penalty for England. Dog tip: be the person your dog thinks you are. That’s someone who spends all day picking up poo!Discover more at www.thetimes.co.ukMusic by www.richjarman.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Walking the Dog Emily goes out for a stroll with comic Katherine Ryan and her dogs Dolly, Megan and Manny. They talk about dating, female role models and a lovely doggy coincidence in their lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily takes her Shih-Tzu puppy Ray out with Game of Thrones star John Bradley to help him conquer his dog fear. They talk about starring in one of the most successful TV shows ever made, why he doesn’t drink, and a plane journey with David Beckham. They also have an encounter with some hungry pugs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we head to Manchester for a walk with comedian Russell Kane and his pug Colin. Russell tells us how he found love in the front row of one of his shows, reveals why he’s finally coming clean about his age and explains why dogs never sleep on the bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Gabby Logan takes Emily on a walk with her Boxer Milo and Labradoodle Maggie. They chat about being a footballer (Terry Yorath)’s daughter, 90’s ladettes, falling in love with her husband Kenny and her very famous next door neighbour. A Times Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily takes a walk around Ross Noble’s country pile with his two labradoodles Baxter and Baguette. They chat about falling in love, how a comic burns off excess energy, and reality shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Dean talks to Alan Carr and his partner Paul, while walking their dogs. They talk about Alan's upbringing, the unreality of fame and their relationship. A podcast from The Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.