Limited Time Only

Season 5 : Episode 9It's the last episode of the current season and what a season it's been! Thank you for being here with us. We'd love to see you at one of our LIVE SHOWS in the Autumn. Ooh exciting! Details of our live gigs are in our latest newsletter - SIGN UP to get it straight in your inbox. You can book tickets for our performance at the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival HERE!Season 5, Episode 9 has one hell of a set list. The headliner is FELIX MACKENZIE-BARROW from the band, DIVORCE. You may well have heard Divorce championed on BBC 6 Music, or playing live on Jo Whiley's BBC Radio 2 show, or introduced by Clara Amfo & Lauren Laverne on BBC 2 at GLASTONBURY. Or seen them support Mumford & Sons; Everything Everything; Bombay Bicycle Club or The Vaccines. Basically, they're smashing it! Formed in 2021, Divorce have quickly carved out a name for themselves with their sharp, emotionally intelligent songwriting and unmistakable sound. We talk to Felix about the joy of songwriting, how he started out as an actor, what life is really like on tour, and how he’s learned to face his fears and move through them. Also what it's like to perform in front of thousands of people. Felix is open, thoughtful and funny and it was a delight to chat to him IN PERSON! Yes, our first interview in the actual same room as our guest, and indeed, as each other. With two new block-rocking comedy sketches, and a band-related chat that will have you wishing you still had a walkman and those little foam covered headphones, it's a supersonic send off for Season 5. Limited Time Only – a pick-me-up in podcast form.If you enjoy the show, please follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, leave us a quick review, and share this episode with someone who could use a pick-me-up.Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcastFacebook Limited Time Only PodcastEmail: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com LTO is created & written by, produced, edited & hosted by:SUSIE RIDDELL & ESTHER STANFORDIt is a Limited Time Only Production LOGO designed by:IAN STANFORDTHEME TUNE composed by:JOEL WHITEADDITIONAL SOUND:https://freesound.org  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esther and Susie go Back to the Future and get high on 80s nostalgia in this week's episode of LTO. There are no Careless Whispers as these Uptown Girls try Holding Back the Years, and Relax with memories of the decade that gave us Roland Rat, Wacaday and Agadoo. Let's travel back in time Together In Electric Dreams. Lovely jubbly.The gals are joined this week by a very special guest. Singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music legend Andrew Roachford MBE @roachfordmusic scored his first hit in the 80s with his band, Roachford and the timeless classic, Cuddly Toy. He hasn't stopped producing incredible music and released his most recent solo album in December 2023. Andrew also sings with Mike and the Mechanics. He received his MBE in 2019 for services to music. He chatted to E&S about music as communication; how he composes; and what it felt like to hang out at Buckingham Palace, and to perform in front of thousands at Wembley. It's a heartfelt, open and honest conversation, with plenty of giggles and a surprise guest appearance from his lovely mum's phone! It's treat to be in Andrew's company. Look out for live dates coming up later this year - roachford.co.ukWith a sketch that will take you back, and a social media roundup of the most responses we've ever had (even though none of our listeners are old enough to remember the 80s...), this 'Nostalgia' special is Atomic and we hope you'll say I've Had The Time of My Life once you've heard it and a 'lorra lorra laughs'Competition: If you've read these shownotes share the episode on social media (handles below!) and tag us in, and send your postal address to limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com - we'll send you a prize! Sign up to be an LTO Patron now at:Patreon.com/LimitedTimeOnlyPodcastLTO now has a PATREON page which means you can become an LTO Patron. Patrons get a raft of lush stuff including exclusive bonus content and access to exclusive LTO live events online and in-person. The next Patron-only LTO Live Online event is later this month! Details on Patreon!Susie & Esther are thrilled to be back in your ears. And over on Patreon too!Limited Time Only. A pick-me-up in podcast form. Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcastTwitter @limitedtimepodFacebook Limited Time Only PodcastEmail: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com Music by Joel White aka Small PlatesListen to his music on SoundcloudOther sound effects from https://freesound.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Chriiiiiiiistmaaaaaas!And it's the inaugural LTO Christmas Special!Featuring a Christmas chat; a Christmas quiz; FOUR Christmas sketches; two giddy hosts; one amazing guest; and a partridge in a pear tree.Joining Esther and Susie for the Christmas Special is actress and comedian, Janice Connolly. Janice is a familiar face on television as Holy Mary in Phoenix Nights with Peter Kay; Rosie Colton in BBC 1's Doctors; and as her comedy alter ego, Mrs Barbara Nice who had the Britain's Got Talent judges in stitches in 2019. Janice has just stepped down from her role as Artistic Director of Women & Theatre - the award-winning Birmingham theatre company she co-founded. Janice chats to S&E about the company's pioneering work over the last 40 years; how her career in comedy started; what it's like  appearing in BGT; and she generously guest stars as the Ghost of Christmas Past in the Dickens' themed sketches! Thank you so much, Janice!It's a bumper episode packed full of Christmas surprises. And if you fancy playing a game while listening, you could drink every time you hear the word 'sherry' - just try and keep up with Esther!Susie & Esther wish you a very Happy Christmas full of music, mirth and...sherry. (There's one to get you started!)xxLinks to explore:Women & TheatreSweet Theatre - great for Christmas pressies!Beth Kempton - author of 'Calm Christmas'In other news LTO now has a Patreon page which means you can become an LTO Patron. Patrons get a raft of lush stuff including exclusive bonus content and access to exclusive LTO live events online and in-person. The next Patron-only LTO Live Online event is in January. Details on Patreon!Sign up to be an LTO Patron now at:Patreon.com/LimitedTimeOnlyPodcastSusie & Esther are thrilled to be back in your ears. And over on Patreon too!Limited Time Only. A pick-me-up in podcast form.Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcastTwitter @limitedtimepodFacebook Limited Time Only PodcastEmail: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com Music by Joel White aka Small PlatesListen to his music on SoundcloudOther sound effects from https://freesound.organd Vlatko Blažek Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guess who's back..back..back? Back again...gain...gain? LTO's back! Tell your friends...Yes, Esther and Susie are back for Season 3 of Limited Time Only - the podcast for anyone who feels there aren't enough hours in their life. Every two weeks they'll bring to your ears a mix of chat, comedy sketches, and interviews with interesting people. The guest for episode 1 of the new season is none other than Chesney Hawkes!! Hear the full interview next week including Susie declaring her unrequited love for him. It is only slightly embarrassing...In other news LTO now has a Patreon page which means you can become an LTO Patron. Patrons get a raft of lush stuff including early bird access to episodes, exclusive bonus content and access to exclusive LTO live events online and in-person. The first Patron-only LTO Live Online event is on November 30th and registration is open!Sign up to be an LTO Patron now at: Patreon.com/LimitedTimeOnlyPodcastSusie & Esther are thrilled to be back in your ears. And over on Patreon too!Limited Time Only. A pick-me-up in podcast form.Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcastTwitter @limitedtimepodFacebook Limited Time Only PodcastEmail: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Susie & Esther shove their inhibitions aside, and chat jiggly bits. Contrary to all expectations, they are both ageing and this has brought with it a whole host of unexpected (and unwanted) developments on the body side of things. As they grow wiser, they grow less able to make any sudden movements without fear of injury. Despite their shortening muscles and receding gums, Esther & Susie are determined to big up their bad selves, and yours. The special guest for episode 2 is the lovely Fran Puddick. Fran was diagnosed with endometriosis at the age of 31 after suffering debilitating periods for 15 years. She was told she was in early-menopause and that she would not be able to have children. Fran talks frankly and with great humour and positivity about her diagnosis and how it affected her; her journey with IVF; the effects of menopause and what the partner of someone experiencing it can do to help. Fran's conversation is candid and real, with so much to smile and laugh about. A top guest indeed!There are two sketches for the price of one this week, a YouBash and a rather erudite quiz. I say! To top it all off are the first audience stories of the season in response to 'Tell us something you love about your body and why'. All the listeners who responded are in with a chance of winning the coveted  trophy (it's pretty snazzy) for the best audience story of the season...you've gotta be in it to win it! Look out on social media for the next questions.Thank you for listening. Please share this episode with someone you think would like it too!Limited Time Only is a podcast for anyone who feels that there aren’t enough hours in their life.We are actors & writers, Esther Stanford & Susie Riddell and each week we’ll bring to your ears a joyful mix of chat, comedy sketches and interviews with interesting people.Limited Time Only: a pick-me-up in podcast form. Episode and more info available at http://limitedtimeonlypodcast.com/ Follow us on Instagram     @limitedtimeonlypodcastFollow us on Twitter          @limitedtimepodFollow us on Facebook     Limited Time Only PodcastEmail us at                         hello@limitedtimeonlypodcast.com Music by Joel White aka Small PlatesListen to his music on SoundcloudOther sound effects from https://freesound.organd https://freesound.org/s/385882/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Featuring Gregory Piper aka Line of Duty's 'Ryan Pilkington'In Episode 6, Esther & Susie shine the Limited Time Only spotlight / miniature handheld torch on the subject of joy. With surprising chats and sketches taking in joyful topics such as discos; 1990s fashion mishaps; hobbies; and folk music, this episode is a little dose of ear joy.The LTO guest this week has brought joy to millions. He is the lovely and talented Gregory Piper - the young actor who first made his mark in Season 1 of the BBC's smash hit series, Line Of Duty aged only 13. Returning to Line Of Duty for season 5 and 6, Gregory lit up our television screens as Ryan Pilkington, the villain we all loved to hate. Although Ryan's future was cut short, Gregory's is looking bright. He chatted to Susie & Esther about when he started acting; how he got the part of Ryan; and he gave plenty of inside info on LOD, the OCG & AC-12. So let's get this episode started. Beeeeeeeeeeep. Useful LinksRachael McShane - Fiddle WorkshopsLine Of DutyLimited Time Only is a podcast for anyone who feels that there aren’t enough hours in their life.We are actors & writers, Esther Stanford & Susie Riddell and each week we’ll bring to your ears a joyful mix of chat, comedy sketches and interviews with interesting people.Limited Time Only: a pick-me-up in podcast form. Episode and more info available at http://limitedtimeonlypodcast.com/ Follow us on Instagram     @limitedtimeonlypodcastFollow us on Twitter          @limitedtimepodFollow us on Facebook     Limited Time Only PodcastEmail us at                         hello@limitedtimeonlypodcast.com Music by Joel White aka Small PlatesListen to his music on Soundcloud Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Featuring Paul Ready aka Motherland's 'Kevin'NB: Some swear words appear in this episode. We blame the parents.This week, Esther & Susie enjoy moaning about / robustly discussing parenthood. They mull over the physical, emotional and mental punishment inflicted on parents by their tiny bosses / children. And of course, how lovely they are. No topic is off limits as our hosts relive their finest parenting moments. Strap yourselves in - parenthood is always a bumpy ride. Special guest this week is actor Paul Ready. A star of theatre, film, radio and television, Paul is best known for playing Rob Macdonald in Jed Mercurio's Bodyguard, Harry Goodsir in The Terror and Kevin in hit BBC comedy, Motherland. He is also a dad. With the help of some cracking audience questions, Susie & Esther chat to Paul about parenting, school plays and of course, Motherland. Paul is a super guest - enjoy!Sketches, a You Bash, and the sharing of your (the Limited Time Only audience's) funniest parenting stories complete episode 5. Thank you for listening.Useful LinksMillpond Sleep ClinicMastitisLa Leche - Breastfeeding SupportBBC MotherlandLimited Time Only is a podcast for anyone who feels that there aren’t enough hours in their life.We are actors & writers, Esther Stanford & Susie Riddell and each week we’ll bring to your ears a joyful mix of chat, comedy sketches and interviews with interesting people.Limited Time Only: a pick-me-up in podcast form. Episode and more info available at http://limitedtimeonlypodcast.com/ Follow us on Instagram     @limitedtimeonlypodcastFollow us on Twitter          @limitedtimepodFollow us on Facebook     Limited Time Only PodcastEmail us at                         hello@limitedtimeonlypodcast.com Theme Tune & Additional Music by Joel White aka Small PlatesListen to his music on Soundcloud Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heads up: this episode contains a few s-bombs.This week Esther & Susie have had enough of being modest, self-deprecating and timid. They are giving their horns a good old toot instead. And they're encouraging you to have a toot too.With discussions covering middle class urine sample solutions, imposter syndrome and the Oscars, our hosts explore what it is that makes some people so down on bigging themselves up (and wonder whether airline pilots ever have a mid-flight confidence wobble).Wouldn’t we all love to know what our purpose is? What our strengths are and how to identify them? This episode's guest knows exactly how to help find the answers to those questions.  Hannah Miller is a career coach, inspirational speaker and the founding director of SidekickHannah tells us how once you know what your strengths are you can understand them, lean into them and become the hero of your own story. You can find Hannah @hannahloumiller on all platforms.As well as all this (toot), there's also a You Bash, a visit to a familiar intimidating leather chair and some glorious horn blowing from the Limited Time Only audience. Thank you for listening.Other Useful LinksThe Purpose Pursuit - Hannah Miller's 10 week course that uses strengths-based coaching to renew your confidence, rediscover what makes you thrive and help you identify your purpose. Next course starts September 2021.Brene Brown Limited Time Only is a podcast for anyone who feels that there aren’t enough hours in their life.We are actors & writers, Esther Stanford & Susie Riddell and each week we’ll bring to your ears a joyful mix of chat, comedy sketches and interviews with interesting people.Limited Time Only: a pick-me-up in podcast form. Episode and more info available at http://limitedtimeonlypodcast.com/ Follow us on Instagram     @limitedtimeonlypodcastFollow us on Twitter          @limitedtimepodFollow us on Facebook     Limited Time Only PodcastEmail us at                         hello@limitedtimeonlypodcast.com Theme Tune by Joel White aka Small PlatesListen to his music on Soundcloud Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enjoy 5 minutes breathing space as mindfulness mediation teacher Sue Hawkins, guides you in a box breathing mediation. Sue Hawkins is on Instagram @mindful_sue and has a Facebook group Let's Get Mindful She offers group mindfulness sessions on zoom & in person; and an 8 week 1-2-1 mindfulness course. Susie completed this course at the end of 2020 and is still reaping the benefits.For our full interview with Sue, listen to Episode 3, Time for...A Bit of Zen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caution: This week's episode contains 3 naughty swearsIn Episode 3, Esther & Susie discuss stress and how they deal with it. As well as strategies such as eating lots of crisps, they come up with helpful suggestions too. Exploring CBT, yoga, mindfulness, and avoiding social media, our hosts discover that it is possible to get to 9am without wanting to kill someone.Special guest of the week is Sue Hawkins, mindfulness meditation teacher, and utterly lovely human. Sue explains what mindfulness is, the benefits it offers, and how we can fit it in to our busy lives. During her interview she led Susie & Esther on a mindfulness meditation which is available as a separate mini-episode - Time for...a mindfulness meditation. Once you've heard the effect it had on S&E, you'll be racing to download it. Sue Hawkins is on Instagram @mindful_sue and has a Facebook group Let's Get MindfulA smattering of comedy sketches and a surprising quiz round off Episode 3. Susie & Esther hope that once you've heard it, you will float through the rest of your day in a happy haze of mindful calm. Alternatively, you'll consume a massive bag of Wotsits. Either way, stress-free living, here we come.Other useful links:CBTYoga With AdrieneDr ChatterjeeRuby Wax - Frazzled CaféLimited Time Only is a podcast for anyone who feels that there aren’t enough hours in their life.We are actors & writers, Esther Stanford & Susie Riddell and each week we’ll bring to your ears a joyful mix of chat, comedy sketches and interviews with interesting people.Limited Time Only: a pick-me-up in podcast form. Episode and more info available at http://limitedtimeonlypodcast.com/ Follow us on Instagram     @limitedtimeonlypodcastFollow us on Twitter          @limitedtimepodFollow us on Facebook     Limited Time Only PodcastEmail us at                         hello@limitedtimeonlypodcast.com Theme Tune by Joel White aka Small PlatesListen to his music on Soundcloud Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Esther & Susie discuss the perils and merits of social media (aka SM; Social; the rabbit hole you get sucked into when you should be doing something useful). They can't quite decide if they like their phones or not although they are great for listening to podcasts so let's not all chuck them out just yet. Always up for a challenge, our hosts undertook / suffered a Social Media Abstinence for an entire week. They recorded their progress / pain. Listen out for the matching Big Brother impressions. Here to help Susie & Esther cope better with modern technology is their wonderful guest, Hannah Hassack. Hannah is a social media genie who believes that social media is about human connection, not numbers, and that a holistic, personalised approach is how businesses and individuals alike can really get the best out of it. For more information, you can find Hannah on Instagram @HannahRuthSocialLimited Time Only is a podcast for anyone who feels that there aren’t enough hours in their life.We are actors & writers, Esther Stanford & Susie Riddell and each week we’ll bring to your ears a joyful mix of chat, comedy sketches and interviews with interesting people.Limited Time Only: a pick-me-up in podcast form. Episode and more info available at http://limitedtimeonlypodcast.com/ Follow us on Instagram     @limitedtimeonlypodcastFollow us on Twitter          @limitedtimepodFollow us on Facebook     Limited Time Only PodcastEmail us at                         hello@limitedtimeonlypodcast.com Theme Tune by Joel White aka Small PlatesListen to his music on Soundcloud Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We join Esther and Susie, who are getting on a bit. They explore what most worries / excites them about this unavoidable fact of life. They play the inaugural, best, and possibly final round of the quiz, 'How Old?' where Esther shows off her uncanny ability to recall the birthdays of absolutely everyone. You can also expect a light smattering of comedy sketches. Their honoured guest is Melanie Hamilton. Aged 57, Melanie resigned from her job as a secretary to follow her lifelong dream of being a professional actress. She'd taken another leap in her 40s - upping sticks with her family and moving to France where they lived happily for several years. Melanie's inspiring story illustrates how 'getting older...can galvanise you to action'. Limited Time Only is a podcast for anyone who feels that there aren’t enough hours in their life. We are actors & writers, Esther Stanford & Susie Riddell and each week we’ll bring to your ears a joyful mix of chat, comedy sketches and interviews with interesting people. Limited Time Only: a pick-me-up in podcast form. Episode and more info available at http://limitedtimeonlypodcast.com/ Follow us on Instagram     @limitedtimeonlypodcastFollow us on Twitter          @limitedtimepodFollow us on Facebook     Limited Time Only PodcastEmail us at                         hello@limitedtimeonlypodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A pick-me-up in podcast form!Limited Time Only is the podcast for anyone who feels that there aren't enough hours in their life. We are actors & writers, Esther Stanford & Susie Riddell and each week we'll bring to your ears a joyful mix of chat, original comedy sketches and interviews with interesting people. Our hope is that this podcast will help you feel a bit brighter about the whole life, death and everything in between malarkey. Essentially, we're dissecting the human condition. Just using a rubber chicken rather than a scalpel.Limited Time Only is a pick-me-up in podcast form. See you there!Join the conversation on:Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcastFacebook Limited Time Only PodcastTikTok @limitedtimeonlypodcast    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hallo! We've missed you!We'll be back for Season 6 very soon but in the meantime you can come and see us LIVE! We're doing a live recording of Limited Time Only as part of the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival on Sunday 12 October 2025 12-1pm. And our special guest is friend of the show, BEN WHITEHEAD - actor, comedian and the voice of Wallace in Wallace and Gromit! Tickets available here.If you can't make it, don't worry! We'll be releasing the recording as an episode in Season 6 before the end of the year. Whoop whoop!Hope to see you there. And if not, we'll be in your ears again on a regular basis very soon.Susie & Esther x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hallo! Before we begin, please FOLLOW Limited Time Only on your chosen podcast app - it's a little thing that makes a huge difference to us. Thank you! We love you.In this episode of LTO Brief, Esther invents a new word, and Susie relishes reprising her favourite role as quizmaster. But this time, the questions are impossible to get wrong. Esther is answering questions about...Esther. We'd love to know your answers to the qs. Let us know!Hope you enjoy this week's mini episode. And please do sign up to be in the LTO Community - an infrequent newsletter of manageable length, plus the chance to suggest future LTO BRIEF topics. The most recent edition includes details on how to book tickets for our first ever live show! Hope to see you there!SIGN UP HERE! Love from Susie & Esther xxPlease do share this episode with anyone you think would enjoy it. And if you haven't already rated and reviewed LTO, we would be eternally grateful if you would! Thank you so much!Next week: we're joined by FELIX MACKENZIE-BARROW - one quarter of the up-and-coming alt-country band, Divorce. Felix and the band have just toured the States and Europe with Mumford and Sons; and stormed Glastonbury on the BBC Introducing stage as well as playing live from Glasto on BBC 2 with Clara Amfo and Lauren Laverne. They have supported The Vaccines and Everything Everything (one of Susie's favourite bands) and are in the midst of writing their second album. Check them out - rich melodies, gorgeous harmonies, and lyrics that stick. They're ace. See you then! S&E xInstagram @limitedtimeonlypodcastFacebook Limited Time Only PodcastEmail: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com LTO is created & written by, produced, edited & hosted by:SUSIE RIDDELL & ESTHER STANFORDIt is a Limited Time Only ProductionLOGO designed by:IAN STANFORDTHEME TUNE composed by:JOEL WHITEADDITIONAL SOUND: https://freesound.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 5, Episode 8 is a dramatic one!For exciting news and to suggest topics for us to chat about:SIGN UP HERE!Now you've done that, we can carry on.Name that soap theme tune...dum-tee-dum-tee-dum-tee-dum! This week's guest LUCY SPEED plays talented farm manager, Stella Pryor in BBC Radio 4's THE ARCHERS - the world's longest running (and best - not biased at all here 😉) soap. Lucy's career spans theatre, television, film and radio, and began when she was just a child. Lucy has played a multitude of roles across so many genres including DS Stevie Moss in The Bill and Bec Baker—Peter Kay’s wife—in his BBC sitcom Cradle to the Grave as well as countless other fantastic characters in a career that demonstrates her great versatility. She brings a blend of warmth, wit, and emotional intelligence to every role she plays, and—as you’ll hear—she’s deeply thoughtful about the human experience behind the craft.In this conversation, Lucy opens up about what it was like working with the legendary Julie Walters, how being an empath has shaped her both personally and professionally, and her hopes for leaving a legacy that changes the way we understand and respond to bullying in everyday life.This ep also features two soap-related sketches for your entertainment, and a soapy chat which includes what might be the next iconic characters to prop up the bar in The Bull in Ambridge!Limited Time Only – a pick-me-up in podcast form.If you enjoy the show, please follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, leave us a quick review, and share this episode with someone who could use a pick-me-up.Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcastFacebook Limited Time Only PodcastEmail: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com LTO is created & written by, produced, edited & hosted by:SUSIE RIDDELL & ESTHER STANFORDIt is a Limited Time Only Production LOGO designed by:IAN STANFORDTHEME TUNE composed by:JOEL WHITEADDITIONAL SOUND:https://freesound.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hallo! Before we begin, please FOLLOW Limited Time Only on your chosen podcast app - it's a little thing that makes a huge difference to us. Thank you! We love you.Esther loves lounging with a broadsheet on the weekend. Susie can't remember the last time she read a newspaper that wasn't left by someone else on the tube. So to make Susie feel better about her lack of lounging and perusal of long-form articles, Esther asks her 10 questions Stephanie Beacham was asked in one of said broadsheets. Let no one say we are not highbrow.You can play along - let us know your answers!Hope you enjoy this week's mini episode. And please do sign up to be in the LTO Community - it's purely an infrequent newsletter of manageable length, and the chance to suggest future LTO BRIEF topics. Huzzah!SIGN UP HERE! Love from Susie & Esther xxPlease do share this episode with anyone you think would enjoy it. And if you haven't already rated and reviewed LTO, we would be eternally grateful if you would! Thank you so much!Next week: we're joined by the brilliant and versatile actress, LUCY SPEED. A familiar face on our screens since she was just a nipper, Lucy can turn her hand to any role. Well-known for playing Natalie in Eastenders, she is now a firm fixture in another iconic British soap, BBC Radio 4's THE ARCHERS in which she plays no-nonsense farm manager, Stella Pryor. Our chat with Lucy is expansive, entertaining and inspiring. We're sure you're going to love listening to her. See you then!Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcastFacebook Limited Time Only PodcastEmail: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com LTO is created & written by, produced, edited & hosted by:SUSIE RIDDELL & ESTHER STANFORDIt is a Limited Time Only ProductionLOGO designed by:IAN STANFORDTHEME TUNE composed by:JOEL WHITEADDITIONAL SOUND: https://freesound.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 5, Episode 7 of the International Women's Podcast Award-winning Podcast - (how many times is it ok to say the word podcast in one sentence?! )When Susie's banging on about signing up to our newsletter, just click here and she'll stop....SIGN UP HERE!(You know she'll never stop, right?!)Joyful episode 7 is a celebration of the theatre. Our guest is LIZ WHITE, one of the UK’s most compelling and versatile actresses, currently starring in the Olivier award-winning National Theatre production of DEAR ENGLAND.Liz rose to prominence in the iconic BBC drama Life on Mars, and has since captivated audiences with her roles in Ackley Bridge, The Woman in Black, Our Zoo, Call the Midwife, and Unforgotten—among many others. A seasoned performer across television, film, and theatre, Liz brings emotional intelligence and authenticity to every role.We talk to Liz about her love of independent film, her enduring passion for the work, and how having the courage to create her own opportunities early on proved to be a transformative moment in her career. It's a treat of a conversation and we're thrilled she could join us before heading to the National Theatre for a performance of Dear England.Also in this ep, there are matinee and evening sketches and a welcome return of A QUIZ. So dust off your copy of the Complete Works of Shakespeare, do your vocal and physical warm-ups and let's raise the curtain! Enjoy!Limited Time Only – a pick-me-up in podcast form.If you enjoy the show, please follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, leave us a quick review, and share this episode with someone who could use a pick-me-up.Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcastFacebook Limited Time Only PodcastEmail: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com LTO is created & written by, produced, edited & hosted by:SUSIE RIDDELL & ESTHER STANFORDIt is a Limited Time Only Production LOGO designed by:IAN STANFORDTHEME TUNE composed by:JOEL WHITEADDITIONAL SOUND:https://freesound.orgApplause 27 seconds, Audience c. 200. Large Hall. by iainmccurdy -- https://freesound.org/s/681093/ -- License: Attribution 4.0    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hallo! Before we begin, please FOLLOW Limited Time Only on your chosen podcast app - it's a little thing that makes a huge difference to us. Thank you! We love you.This week's Brief episode is a little different - rather than chatting about a topic suggested by a lovely listener, we're celebrating our success at the International Women's Podcast Awards (still can't quite believe it!) and telling you all about what happened when we won an IPWA in the category of Comedy. Huge thank you to the IWPA team and to BBC Sounds for supporting our category. Also to the team at Apple Podcasts.You'll hear some audio from the night - recorded inside the iconic Radio Theatre at BBC Broadcasting House. So bear with if that bit is a little fuzzier than our usual chat - it was recorded on a phone and it's only short (and a lot of fun!)Hope you enjoy this week's mini episode. And please do sign up to be in the LTO Community - it's purely an infrequent newsletter of manageable length, and the chance to suggest future LTO BRIEF topics. Huzzah!SIGN UP HERE! Love from Susie & Esther xxPlease do share this episode with anyone you think would enjoy it. And if you haven't already rated and reviewed LTO, we would be eternally grateful if you would! Thank you so much!Next week: we're joined by the fantastic actress, LIZ WHITE who is currently appearing in the National Theatre production of Dear England. You'll have seen her being brilliant in so many TV shows such as Life on Mars, Ackley Bridge, and Call the Midwife to name but a few, and films including The Woman in Black, and Wild Bill. It's a great conversation - we can't wait for you to hear it!Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcastFacebook Limited Time Only PodcastEmail: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com LTO is created & written by, produced, edited & hosted by:SUSIE RIDDELL & ESTHER STANFORDIt is a Limited Time Only ProductionLOGO designed by:IAN STANFORDTHEME TUNE composed by:JOEL WHITEADDITIONAL SOUND: https://freesound.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 5, Episode 6We know we say it every week but...have you joined the LTO COMMUNITY yet? It’s our newsletter. It's infrequent. It's a manageable length. And it'll appear at the top of the hownotes until you sign up! Here's the big link to click:SIGN UP HERE!So, back to episode 6 of this glorious season...Our guest is Rebbecca Hemmings, a leading voice in cultural awareness, inclusion, and the power of language to create meaningful change.Rebbecca is the founder of Strawberry Words, a dynamic training and consultancy company that specialises in helping individuals and organisations navigate difficult conversations around race, identity, and inclusion with confidence and compassion. With a background in public speaking, performance, and education, she brings a unique blend of creativity, candour, and care to her work.Through her workshops, keynotes, and consultancy, Rebbecca helps people explore unconscious bias, challenge assumptions, and develop the tools needed to create truly inclusive environments. She is deeply passionate about the power of words, the importance of visibility, and the need for safe spaces where people can be honest, heard, and respected.We talk to Rebbecca about the significance of cultural awareness, how to approach challenging conversations with empathy, why language matters more than we think, and how we can each play a role in creating a more equitable world. It's a chat that covers a lot of ground, and left both of us inspired and with a renewed energy to learn. We're sure Rebbecca will have the same effect on you. Enjoy!Added to all that, there are 2 sketches and a chat about chatting - tricky chatting. Get stuck in and let us know how you get on!Limited Time Only – a pick-me-up in podcast form.If you enjoy the show, please follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, leave us a quick review, and share this episode with someone who could use a pick-me-up. USEFUL LINKS :REBBECCA'S PODCAST - COMPASSIONATE CULTURESREBBECCA'S INSTAGRAM - @becks_in_the_city Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcastFacebook Limited Time Only PodcastEmail: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com LTO is created & written by, produced, edited & hosted by:SUSIE RIDDELL & ESTHER STANFORDIt is a Limited Time Only Production LOGO designed by:IAN STANFORDTHEME TUNE composed by:JOEL WHITEADDITIONAL SOUND:https://freesound.orgmusic elevator ext part 1/3 by Jay_You -- https://freesound.org/s/467243/ -- License: Attribution 4.0phone-pickup-click-22.wav by Adam_Joseph -- https://freesound.org/s/60844/ -- License: Attribution 3.0    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.