Unlikely Friends

This week on Unlikely Friends, Emma Bunton and Jade Jones spill all about their big Traitors Experience adventure - joined by 14 mates (but not Leigh Francis and Jill Francis!). Meanwhile, Jade’s gearing up for a Damage gig, though Leigh’s skipping that one as he’s off to see Terence Trent D’Arby instead. There’s chat about Leigh nearly nodding off on the motorway, everyone’s morning routines (warning: Leigh’s involves a lot of toilet talk), and some strong opinions on the new film Bugonia Starring Emma Stone You’ll also hear the gang debate when it’s acceptable to start Christmas celebrations, before diving into the big question: What would your death row dinner be? Emma and Jade prove themselves to be the true foodies, while Jill and Leigh’s answers couldn’t be more different.🎧 Quick note: we’re trying out some new podcast microphones this week — you might hear a bit of rustle here and there. Thanks for bearing with us while we find the perfect setup!

Olympic diver Tom Daley joins Emma Bunton, Leigh Francis, Jill Francis and Jade Jones for another celeb questions edition of unlikely Friends.Emma reveals her secret love of hand knitting and roller skating, while the group swap stories about boxing, career fears, and the scariest things they’ve ever done. Jade remembers performing at a very famous wedding in Lake Como as well as performing in front of Michael Jackson.And of course, Leigh can’t resist asking the big one: Will the Spice Girls ever play Glastonbury?Subscribe and follow Unlikely Friends wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen on Global Player, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music.💌 Got a question or topic for the pineapple? Email unlikelyfriends@global.com

This week on Unlikely Friends, Leigh Francis, Emma Bunton, Jade Jones, and Jill Francis catch up on everything from rollercoasters to Britpop. Jade admits he was nervous to go on a ride alone at Thorpe Park—but faced his fears in the end! Emma shares a classic “Baby Spice moment,” when she got recognised on a train thanks to her name badge, while Leigh talks about a lads’ trip to Whitby that took a disappointing turn when they couldn’t find ham and pineapple pizza.Jill and Emma also catch up about their “French crew” (not people learning French—just the ones they’ve been to France with). There’s chat about cooking, listener-sent topics like Ibiza (which only Jade has actually visited), and plenty of travel memories—including Disneyland tales.Then comes the big debate: Would you rather give up sex or sandwiches? Leigh’s answer is one for the ages. The gang also dive into which Friends character they most relate to, share their love of the Oasis vs Blur Britpop era, and wrap up with a chat about fame and what it really means.

This week, with Halloween still looming, Professor Brian Cox takes the reins of asking the questions for the Unlikely Friends!The gang dive into all things Aliens - with Jill Francis absolutely convinced that extraterrestrials are out there, and Leigh Francis predicting they’ll arrive on Earth this November! 👽Emma Bunton and Jade Jones reminisce about the 90s, sharing what they miss most about the decade - and the embarrassing stories of how they both pretended to run away from home.Plus, the foursome chat about their shared love of the classic film E.T. (a childhood favourite for everyone) and their deep affection for London.Subscribe and follow Unlikely Friends wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen on Global Player, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music.💌 Got a question or topic for the pineapple? Email unlikelyfriends@global.com

🎃 Halloween Special: The Scooby Gang Returns! 👻In this spooky (and slightly silly) Halloween edition of Unlikely Friends, Leigh Francis (aka Keith Lemon), Emma Bunton (aka Baby Spice), Jade Jones, and Jill Francis are back — and this time, they’ve gone full Scooby-Doo! Dressed as their old alter egos — with Leigh as Scrappy, Jade as Scooby, and the gals as Velma and Daphne — the gang dive into tales that are equal parts eerie and hilarious.From strange superstitions and spine-tingling premonitions to those haunting recurring dreams we can’t quite shake, the team share their own spooky stories and plenty of laughs along the way. And, to end on a lighter note, they rewind to their teenage bedrooms to reveal which posters once adorned their walls (spoiler: some are very of their time).Grab your Scooby Snacks and settle in for a frightfully fun episode that proves even the bravest of friends get the chills sometimes.

Singer and actress Glora Estefan asks the Unlikely Friends the questions where she digs into the horrible valentine's Day gifts Jade Jones has bought Emma Bunton. Plus there's awards chat with Jill Francis revealing her prestigious trophy win and Leigh Francis tells all about Jill's terrible cooking... Crab sticks and salad cream anyone? Chefs beware, you may be disgusted at this epispde!Subscribe and follow Unlikely Friends wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen on Global Player, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music.💌 Got a question or topic for the pineapple? Email unlikelyfriends@global.com

This week on Unlikely Friends, Emma Bunton has a fangirl moment with Taylor Swift as they bond over her love of the Spice Girls - and it all leads to a chat about everyone’s very first jobs (spoiler: one involves rotisserie chicken and Jill Francis).The crew also confess to what they have stole from TV shows and music tours, with one of them involving toilet tissue, Nelson Mandela, and long-lasting guilt that might just warrant a phone call to the police. Plus, Jade Jones and Leigh Francis open up about their celebrity crushes, the team give their perfect hangover cures and they finally settle one of life’s biggest debates - what is the best kind of potato? 🥔Tune in for celebrity stories, nostalgic laughs, and the kind of chaos only these Unlikely Friends can deliver.Subscribe and follow Unlikely Friends wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen on Global Player, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music.💌 Got a question or topic for the pineapple? Email unlikelyfriends@global.com

This week, Emma Bunton, Leigh Francis, Jade Jones and Jill Francis are joined by questions from none other than Rita Ora in the first star-studded Celebrity Edition!The besties spill their most memorable wardrobe malfunctions — from Emma’s tumble in Vegas to Leigh’s suppository disasters to Jade's on stage trouser tear - before diving into their shared love of fancy dress. Expect stories of wild Halloween parties, ridiculous costumes and a few surprises along the way.Things take a heartfelt turn as they open up about Crohn’s disease and how it’s affected Jill, in an unexpected but honest conversation.🎧 Tune in to Unlikely Friends on Global Player, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music for laughs, real talk and a little celebrity sparkle.

Welcome to Unlikely Friends, the new podcast from Spice Girl Emma Bunton, comedian Leigh Francis (also known as Keith Lemon), Damage frontman Jade Jones and Jill Francis. It’s a funny, honest and unpredictable show where no topic is off limits - and the best thing is, you, the listeners dictate the conversation. In this first episode, the gang answer questions pulled from a pineapple that’s named after Emma’s mum. You’ll understand why once you listen! They also reveal how this group of unlikely friends got their name, thanks to the Daily Mail. Listener Bev from Tyneside asks the first question: What’s the biggest purchase you’ve ever made? Where Leigh admits to buying a costume from Teen Wolf, Michael Hutchence’s jacket from INXS and even a Cavapooshon dog. Jade confesses to spending a lot on vinyl, while Emma and Jill admit to a few boozy regrets that introduce the term “Hanxiety" to the group. There's chat about menopause, low libido, “upper action” and why Leigh no longer feels anxiety now he’s over 50.Plus why did Andrew Garfield (yes, Spider-Man) ghost the text messages from them all and which famous Italian singer did Emma Bunton once duet with?Subscribe and follow Unlikely Friends wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen on Global Player, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music.💌 Got a question or topic for the pineapple? Email unlikelyfriends@global.com

Welcome to Unlikely Friends - A brand new podcast from Leigh Francis, Emma Bunton, Jade Jones, and Jill Francis - where anything can (and probably will) happen!Each week, they’ll be taking topic suggestions and questions from listeners, diving headfirst into whatever you want to hear about. From parenthood and fame to 90s fashion and cold wedding buffets, no subject is off limits.Unlikely Friends is all about laid-back chats that are funny, honest, insightful, and sometimes surprisingly deep - with a few shocking revelations along the way. Check out full episodes of Unlikely Friends on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. 💌 Get in touch at unlikelyfriends@global.com📱 Follow on socials: @unlikelypodfriends

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