Mad, Sad and Bad with Paloma Faith

Alan Carr joins me to talk about grief, losing a beloved pet, the breakdown of his marriage and the loneliness that came with everything changing at once.From dealing with heartbreak to finding his way through some of life's hardest moments, I'm revisiting this honest and emotional conversation as one of my favourite moments from Mad, Sad & Bad.Watch the full episode HERE: Credits:Producer: Jemima Rathbone Assistant Producer: Magda CassidyEdit Producer: Pippa BrownEditor: Shane O'ByrneVideo: Jake Ji & Grisha NikolskyVideo Editor: Joel SommazziOriginal music: BUTCH PIXYSocial Media: Laura CoughlanHead Marketing: Eleanore BamberExec Producer: Jemima RathboneExec Producers for Idle Industries: Dave Granger & Will MacdonaldSenior Exec Producer: Holly Newson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have a little bit of a crush on this week’s guest. The VERY handsome David Harewood! He’s one of Britain’s finest actors, but what I wasn’t expecting was quite how much this conversation would move me. David speaks so openly about experiencing psychosis, being sectioned and the devastating impact that racism throughout his life has had on his mental health. I was incredibly moved by his honesty, strength and courage in sharing such difficult experiences, but also by the hope he has for a new generation of Black talent who he hopes won't have to face the same struggles.We also talk about the heartbreaking loss of his best friend Lui, the realities of being a working actor and some of the rockiest moments in his career - from his first day on Homeland to the rather bizarre time he spent half a day working as a bailiff!!And here's something I genuinely couldn't believe… David is currently starring in Channel 4's new crime drama Pierre, and it's his FIRST EVER leading role. How is that possible?!Such an honest, moving and surprisingly uplifting chat. Thank you so much, David, for joining me!CREDITSProducer: Ross WhyattAssistant Producer: Lydia BrownellVideographers: Harry SawkinsAudio Engineer: Miles WhewaySenior Social Media Manager: Laura CoughlanProduction Manager: Archan MohilleProduction Coordinator: James CoxHead of Content: Ewan Newbigging-ListerWant your MAD, SAD or BAD dilemmas answered? Email us at [email protected]#MadSadBad #PalomaFaith #DavidHarewood #MentalHealth #Psychosis #Homeland #GenerationalTrauma #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katherine Ryan joins me to talk about whether she regrets any of her jokes, being compared to other comedians and where she stands on roast comedy.From the Cheryl Cole incident to balancing motherhood and a career in comedy, I’m revisiting this honest conversation as one of my favourite moments from Mad, Sad & Bad.Watch the full episode HERE: https://youtu.be/xoqc1A9olfUCredits: Producer: Jemima Rathbone Assistant Producer: Magda Cassidy Edit Producer: Pippa Brown Editor: Shane O’Byrne Video: Jake Ji & Grisha Nikolsky Video Editor: Josh Bennett Original music: BUTCH PIXY Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan Head Marketing: Eleanore Bamber Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone Exec Producers for Idle Industries: Dave Granger & Will Macdonald Senior Exec Producer: Holly Newson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! 🎃👻🖤It’s my favourite time of the year and for our Halloween special, I’ve been joined by a REAL treat… Mr Mind Control himself, Derren Brown!You might know Derren for predicting the lottery or convincing someone they’d woken up in an apocalypse. I knew him as the man I thought had watched my Royal Variety performance in complete confusion. Turns out he actually enjoyed it, so we’re off to a good start!We talk about the things we bury and why they hold so much power, whether we can ever really know someone, and what scares a man who’s made a career out of messing with our minds. Derren also opens up about sexuality, religion and why a meaningful life needs a little sadness.And OF COURSE, it wouldn’t be a Halloween special without a few tricks and treats of our own… anyone for a zombie hunt?See Derren live in Only Human at London’s Apollo Theatre: https://london.derrenbrown.co.uk/ Credits: Producer: Ross Whyatt Assistant Producer: Lydia Brownell Videographers: Harry Sawkins and Lizzie McCarthy Audio Engineer: Miles Wheway Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan Production Manager: Archan Mohille Production Coordinator: James Cox Head of Content: Ewan Newbigging-Lister Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pam & Shanthi join me to talk about watching their children, Romesh and me, face public scrutiny, raising us as single parents and why they never warned us parenting was so difficult! From navigating infidelity with kids to the power of education, I’m revisiting this honest conversation as one of my favourite moments from Mad, Sad & Bad.Watch the full episode HERE:Exec Producer: Jemima RathboneProducer: Magda CassidyEdit Producer: Pippa BrownEditor: Shane O’ByrneVideo: Jake Ji & Lizzie McCarthyVideo Editor: Josh BennettSenior Social Media Manager: Laura CoughlanOriginal music: BUTCH PIXYExec Producers for Idle Industries: Dave Granger & Will Macdonald Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.