DiscoverAlan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'
Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'
Claim Ownership

Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'

Author: Keep It Light Media / Travesty Media

Subscribed: 14,937Played: 742,487
Share

Description

Life’s A Beach sees Alan giving Judith Chalmers and Michael Palin a run for their money as he invites a famous guest each week to discuss their favourite places in the world. Bursting with anecdotes, laidback chat and laugh out loud travel tales - if this podcast was a suitcase you’d have to sit on it.


“My Life’s A Beach podcast is the escapism we ALL need right now. I sat down and chatted with some of my famous friends about everything travel. From caravanning in Rhyl to private jetting to the Maldives, my guests spill the beans on their holiday horrors and dream destinations. Let’s face it: we might not have the sun on our faces, but after a listen to this you’ll definitely have a smile” – ALAN CARR

260 Episodes
Reverse
S8 EP1: Mary Berry

S8 EP1: Mary Berry

2024-09-0229:454

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the legendary, iconic food writer, chef, baker and presenter - Mary Berry. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S9 EP2: Paul McKenna

S9 EP2: Paul McKenna

2025-01-2031:31

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the hypnotist, behavioural scientist, broadcaster and author - Paul McKenna Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S9 EP1: Aisling Bea

S9 EP1: Aisling Bea

2025-01-1345:412

I'm back!! And way a way to kick off the new series and brush away those January blues. Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the comedian, actress and screenwriter - Aisling Bea. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the comedian David O' Doherty. Listen to David's podcast 'What did you do yesterday?' HERE And find info and tickets on his new tour HERE Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx A Keep It Light Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S8 EP12: GK Barry

S8 EP12: GK Barry

2024-11-1139:14

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the amazing podcaster, social media influencer, TikTok sensation and presenter - GK Barry. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S8 EP11: Pixie Lott

S8 EP11: Pixie Lott

2024-11-0440:052

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant singer-song writer and actress - Pixie Lott. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx A Keep It Light Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is West End and Broadway sensation, Marisha Wallace! See Marisha’s biggest ever solo show at London’s Adelphi Theatre on Tuesday 11th March 2025: HERE Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx A Keep It Light Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S8 EP9: Fern Brady

S8 EP9: Fern Brady

2024-10-2144:18

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is comedian and writer, Fern Brady! Get tickets to see Fern’s tour, including London’s Apollo on 1st November: TICKETS HERE Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S8 EP8: Charlene White

S8 EP8: Charlene White

2024-10-1432:30

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is broadcaster, Loose Women host and author, Charlene White! Her memoir “No Place Like Home” is out now! Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S8 EP7: Camila Cabello

S8 EP7: Camila Cabello

2024-10-0739:161

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is global superstar, Camila Cabello! Her critically acclaimed album C, XOXO (Magic City Edition) with four amazing new songs, is available now! Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S8 EP5: Richard Osman

S8 EP5: Richard Osman

2024-09-2335:15

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is TV presenter & King of Crime Fiction, Richard Osman! Richard’s new bestseller “We Solve Murders” is out now! Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S8 EP4: Bianca Del Rio

S8 EP4: Bianca Del Rio

2024-09-2029:562

Surprise! Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories on this bonus Friday ep is drag queen Bianca Del Rio!  See Bianca Del Rio’s comedy tour “Dead Inside” around the country now! https://www.thebiancadelrio.com/dead-inside-tour Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S8 EP3: AJ Odudu

S8 EP3: AJ Odudu

2024-09-1637:481

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is TV presenter and style icon AJ Odudu! Get ready for some globetrotting fabulousness! AJ is presenting “Dress The Nation” with Vernon Kay on itv1 & itvx, starting at 8pm on Tuesday 17th September. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S8 EP2: Jason Byrne

S8 EP2: Jason Byrne

2024-09-0949:351

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant comedian - Jason Byrne. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S10 EP7: Jeff Goldblum

S10 EP7: Jeff Goldblum

2026-03-0937:41

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the legendary actor and musician - Jeff Goldblum Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@keepitlightmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carol Vorderman joins Captain Carr on Life’s a Beach and it’s exactly as chaotic as you’d hope. From flying her own plane across Europe, to swimming with great white sharks and holidaying with Annie Lennox and Ainsley Harriott. She tells Alan gets an exclusive on why she might run for Prime Minister, we hear about her sunbathing in space, the party she drove Alan to dressed as Cher, and why a tiny plane called Mildred meant so much to her. Plus: bingo on holiday, strip chess, and Italian hotel recommendations. Fasten your seatbelts! Watch Carol on Celebrity Puzzling, weeknights at 7pm, Channel 5.  00:00 Intro: Alan welcomes Carol aboard “Alan Air” 00:40 Carol flying Alan in her plane Mildred 01:30 Flying across Europe and landing behind jumbo jets 02:12 Alan remembers meeting Carol on Countdown 03:20 Driving to Noel Edmonds’ party dressed as Cher 04:10 Celebrity Stars In Their Eyes memories 06:06 Celebrity Puzzling and quiz show chaos 07:35 Sudoku, puzzles and the intelligence chat 08:09 Holiday bingo and gay bingo 08:42 Strip chess and Alan’s new show idea 10:10 Holidays growing up in Rhyl and caravan trips 11:03 Supercars and terrifying a sexist cameraman 12:58 Alan suggests Carol could be a dominatrix 13:20 Carol and the three men in her life 14:23 Astronaut friends and sending photos to space 15:26 Her daughter launching medical experiments into space 16:45 Would Carol actually go to space? 17:18 Alan’s romantic trip to Lake Garda thanks to Carol 18:16 Richard Whiteley spraying himself with home fragrance 20:16 Swimming with great white sharks in South Africa 23:26 Adventurous food on holiday 24:43 Grace Jones watching Countdown, loves Carol’s mum 25:25 Holiday with Annie Lennox and Ainsley Harriott 27:40 Why she prefers city breaks and Florence 28:19 Could Carol become Prime Minister? 29:10 Quick-fire travel questions 30:30 Final goodbyes #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #CarolVorderman #Podcast #TravelPodcast #CelebrityTravel #FlyingPlanes #SharkDiving #AdventureTravel #HolidayStories #TVLegends #BritishTV  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant broadcaster - Carol Vorderman. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@keepitlightmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Old friends, zero filter. Tamzin Outhwaite joins Captain Alan on Alan Air for a brilliantly unhinged catch-up that proves some friendships never grow up - they just get wetter. From being pushed into a swimming pool at Amanda Holden’s party, to childhood Disney holidays, solo retreats, and disastrous travel moments, this is a chat full of affection, honesty and big laughs.There’s wellness, wandering the world, and the kind of stories you only tell friends you’ve known forever.00:04 Intro00:21 Friday Night Project flashbacks & chambermaid sketches01:59 The lesbian festival in Mexico (better than Glastonbury)02:42 Being recognised abroad thanks to Celebrity Traitors03:07 Pool-pushing incidents and apologies03:46 Abigail’s Party and standing ovations04:13 Touring again & theatre love05:12 Codpieces, restoration comedy & the merkin or not debate08:22 Making Abigail’s Party Tamzin's own09:34 Nearly being banned from India10:55 Solo travel, bravery & “sad tax”12:04 Childhood holidays, house swaps & Disneyland perks13:34 Holiday romances (or lack of them)14:39 Why Ibiza still doesn’t work16:46 Celebrities spotted on holiday18:30 Brian Harvey, runaway cars & Alan's dad20:47 Wellness retreats & founding We Free Women24:01 Bucket-list destinations & Costa Rica dreams27:58 All-inclusive holidays: heaven or hell29:14 St Lucian Rosé volleyball at sunset31:28 Quick-fire questions & coming into land#LifesABeach #AlanCarr #TamzinOuthwaite #Chattyman #TravelStories #HolidayChaos #PoolIncident #CelebrityPodcast #WellnessTravel #FunnyFriends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant actress - Tamzin Outhwaite. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@keepitlightmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Marcus Mumford joins Captain Carr for one of Alan Air's most memorable flights. We hear all about the new Mumford & Son's album "Prizefighter" out now! And the chat goes everywhere from tote-bag judgement, to the holiday romance that turned into marriage, and one flashing incident on a pontoon in Mexico.All this plus Disney squirrels, Celebrity Traitors glory, all-inclusive confessions, broken guitars and Alan as 'Old' Spice.00:00 Marcus Mumford boards the flight00:45 Dressing up as a Disney squirrel01:20 Robin Hood crushes and iconic soundtracks01:48 Alan’s seagull rap with Antonio Banderas02:18 Marcus as an unpack-everything traveller02:45 Marcus borrows wife Carey's tote bag demo03:55 Celebrity Traitors glory revisited04:10 War Child event surprise Traitors entrance05:29 Alan being peak celebrity in the Mumford household08:15 Prizefighter collabs and Hozier love08:50 Chris Stapleton cold call success09:57 Brandi Carlile as musical fairy godmother10:32 All-inclusive festival chaos in Mexico11:31 Marcus loves dressing up, Alan as Old Spice14:33 BST Hyde Park excitement15:27 Curating a festival lineup16:35 Being recognised in America as a Traitor17:06 Best UK holidays - Dorset, Cornwall, Wales18:21 Holiday romances and Marcus meeting his wife at Bible camp19:43 Favourite touring country New Zealand20:14 Bungee jumping hotels from hell20:42 Skydiving for War Child plans21:03 Dream hotels and luxury stays21:42 The naked pontoon in Mexico incident explained22:30 Touring India in 200923:07 Broken guitars and airline nightmares23:55 Extreme foods while travelling24:58 Quick-fire round26:25 Final descent and sign-off#LifesABeach #AlanCarr #MarcusMumford #TravelPodcast #TourLife #HolidayStories #CelebrityTraitors #AllInclusive #MusicPodcast #TouringLife #FunnyPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
loading
Comments (39)

Graeme

enjoying it. excellent episode Alan ..Traitor and Issacs 🌟

Nov 3rd
Reply (1)

Heather Kelly

Poor Alan, he did so well to try and make this less dull, but she reeeally did not help in any way. She definitely lives in a bubble and I bet she hardly has any friends

Oct 31st
Reply

Isobel Bain

Absolutely agree that Jason loves the sound if his own voice. a shame.

Aug 24th
Reply

Michelle Finesilver

She's actually quite boring 😔 I don't think she knows any real people!

Aug 12th
Reply

Anthony Hoggard

Wow-she seems like she's really hard work, for an interviewer. What a dreary episode-poor Alan.x

Aug 11th
Reply

Anthony Hoggard

I love this podcast, but this is the worst episode. Jason Isaacs is SO full of himself+doesn't listen to Alan Carr's questions, he obviously loves the sound of his own voice. The only time I've ever NOT finished, an episode of 'Lifes a Beach'.x

May 26th
Reply (3)

Margaret White

Brilliant, 2 of my favourite comedians, actors, presenters, very funny episode please can Jason come on again? 😁

Oct 1st
Reply

Sam Gosnell

Great episode love the fabulous Roisin, could listen to the both of you chatting all day ❤

Aug 19th
Reply (1)

Jackie Rees

Danny is a bit nippy sweetie! Didnt enjoy this as much

Aug 10th
Reply

Sam Gosnell

love Danny such a great episode 😂👌

Jul 27th
Reply

warrior

This has to be the best ,life's a beach episode, Sarah was funny,fresh, engaging, knowledgeable, I could have listened to her for hours , great work Alan keep it up . Andy from Yorkshire.

Apr 3rd
Reply

Lesley

Liked Stephen Merchant and Mark feehily and Jonathan Ross.

Aug 14th
Reply

Mandy Bentley Howard

calling Alan, Alan!! where are you! waiting patently in a queue at Gatwick...send me stuff to make me smile..! please

Jun 1st
Reply

Raye Tikka

always loved ( fancied David ) loving your podcasts Alan xx

Feb 17th
Reply

Raye Tikka

I click on like before listening, I've loved Alan for years, I wish he was my brother as mines a ct!!!

Feb 15th
Reply

Yvette Taylor

Made the mistake of listening to the one with Romesh on my way to work. Had to stop the car as I was laughing so much!

Jan 21st
Reply

Caroline Rooseman

defo my favourite episode!

Dec 26th
Reply

Claire Worrall

This was one of my fav episodes, so funny and lightened my short hospital stay a little. Thank you x

Dec 18th
Reply

Michelle

absolutely brilliant I listened to all of the first series too, this is my favorite ❤

Oct 19th
Reply

Natasha Fine

hilarious....Love Rob love this podcast

Oct 19th
Reply