Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

"Harry went feral! We all watched it!"Writer, media personality and former Royal butler, Paul Burrell joins host Tim Lihoreau for a fascinating conversation about his five fantasy dinner party guests.Paul talks about his extraordinary relationship with the late Queen Elizabeth the Second while handing out the place cards to 5 fantasy guests who he would love to have around the table. And just how many of them…are Royal? From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will receive an invite? And will he allow the wildcard “Gate-crasher” to stay? You’ll have to listen to find out! Follow on Instagram:@classicfm@timlihoreau                                                                                     @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

“I’m very sassy when I’m tired”Having a blast on the cast this week is jazz singer and all-round diva legend, Ann Hampton Callaway, joining host Tim Lihoreau to riff the conversation about her five fantasy dinner party guests.The singer, songwriter and actor talks musical heroines, drama influences and what’s in Barbra Streisand’s basement! Her guests range from iconic to even more iconic— living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make her dinner table? And will she keep the wildcard “Gate-crasher” ? You’ll have to listen to find out!Follow on Instagram:@globalplayer@classicfm@timlihoreau                                                                                    @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

“I want Zeus out! He’s been doing my head in since he walked in!”It’s a FIRST for the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? podcast. Tim Lihoreau has not one but TWO guests choosing their fantasy dinner guests. Legendary stand-up comedians and writers, Adam Riches and John Kearns are Tim Lihoreau’s VIPs, this week, sharing an anarchic hour of podcast pleasure.How will they decide on their guest list? Will they agree? Along the way we find out about John and Adam’s mythical singing prowess, their heroes and their vague infatuation with Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.The fantasy guests can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial - but will they welcome the gatecrasher when comes knocking? You’ll have to listen to find out!Follow on Instagram:@classicfm@timlihoreau                                                                                        @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

“You look like you’re carrying around a DEAD GOOSE!”Bewitching Tim Lihoreau in the pod studio this week is actor and musician Joey Batey, joining for a beguiling conversation about his ideal fantasy dinner party guests.The star of the hit series The Witcher talks about his music, his writing and of course his acting; and his guests are all chosen with a very particular theme in mind. Prepare yourself for a heart-warming roll call of fabulous names — they can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial. Plus, will he welcome the gatecrasher that Tim has chosen for him? You’ll have to listen to find out!Follow on Instagram:@classicfm@timlihoreau                                                                                @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

“I used to grow my hair quite long. Hence…Tufty was born!”Something mystical and magical for Halloween as magician and comedian Pete Firman who joins Tim Lihoreau for a revealing pod to conjure up five fantasy dinner party guests.Pete is a magic megastar of Instagram and talks touring and magic heroes and more. He even sheds light on his relationship with maggots.   Discover his ‘famous five’ guests.  They can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial – all that’s guaranteed is they are made welcome. Plus, can we sneak in…a “Gate-crasher”? Will Pete accept. You’ll have to listen to find out!Follow on Instagram:@classicfm@timlihoreau    

“I spent a lot of time chasing Ian Lavender….He was always in his underpants."Get between ears with a real legend. Punk princess and cult actress Toyah joins Tim Lihoreau for a unique and often eye-widening chat to reveal her five fantasy dinner party guests.Star of classic film Quadrophenia and veteran of hits like I Wanna Be Free, the boss of ‘Toyah’s Wonderful World of Weird” takes us through her one-off list of just five people she wants around the dinner table. And is there an invite there for rock-legend husband Robert Fripp?Discover her a-list guest list — they can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the cut? And how will she react to the wildcard “Gate-crasher”? You’ll have to listen to find out! Follow on Instagram:@classicfm@timlihoreau                                                                                 @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

“I’d be bricking it! I’d probably have gotten quite drunk!”Getting the nod for the pod this week is the living legend Alexander Armstrong joining host Tim Lihoreau for a laid-back chat about his five fantasy dinner party guests.Comedian, author, presenter, author and of course Pointless paladin, Alexander Armstrong hands out the placements to 5 fantasy guests who he can’t dine without – and what an unexpected bunch they are!From the iconic to ironic — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the table? And will he allow the wildcard “Gate-crasher” to stay? You’ll have to listen to find out!Follow on Instagram:@classicfm@timlihoreau                                                                                   @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

Kickstarting season 4 of pod this week is the effervescent Oti Mabuse, joining host Tim Lihoreau for a fiery, sometimes spicy conversation about her five fantasy dinner party guests.Dancer, choreographer, judge, author and champion, Oti hands out the place cards to 5 fantasy guests who she can’t dine without – and what an amazing bunch they are! From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the table? And will she allow the wildcard “Gate-crasher” to stay? Or maybe she’ll even go one better?? You’ll have to listen to find out! Follow on Instagram:@classicfm@timlihoreau                                                       @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

“Oh, no!... We’re in strip-lit squalor!”Padding steadfastly into the podcast studio is Bafta-winning, multi-million best-selling author, TV writer and performer, Adam Kay.He joins host Tim Lihoreau for a Season-finale conversation about his truly unique five fantasy dinner party guests.From This is Going to Hurt, through to his Undoctored stand-up (best-selling show of the Edinburgh Fringe 2023) Adam’s career as a comedian, writer, and broadcaster is brought to bear on his idiosyncratic guestlist which will delight and inspire in equal measure. From the iconic to the very unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the cut? And will he welcome the wildcard “Gate-crasher?” You’ll have to listen to find out!Follow on Instagram:@classicfm@timlihoreau                                                                                 @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

“The Krays… took them for a little ride!"This week, we are improvising! The artistic director of the world’s most famous jazz club, Ronnie Scott's, joins Tim Lihoreau for an amazing dinner party line up and conversation about life and music.Pianist, composer and creative tour de force James Pearson comes into the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? studios to talk music, jazz and East End visitors!He takes Tim on a whirlwind tour with his ‘famous five’ guests.  They can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial – all that’s guaranteed is they are made welcome. Plus, can we convince him to accept the “Gate-crasher”? You’ll have to listen to find out! Follow on Instagram:@classicfm@timlihoreau                                                                                                @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

“They are NINJA hydrangeas!”Joining the pod this week is interior designer, author, former Den Dragon and all-round business genius Kelly Hoppen. She catches up with host Tim Lihoreau for a delightful conversation about her five fantasy dinner party guests.The Queen of Taupe and designer-to-the-stars hands out polished placements to 5 unique guests, all invited for the dinner of a lifetime. And Kelly invites a genuinely wonderful quintet! From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the table? And will Kelly allow the wildcard “Gate-crasher” to stay? You’ll have to listen to find out!Follow on Instagram:@classicfm@timlihoreau                                                                                 @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

“He told he couldn’t tell me about it… he’s got snipers!”Season three continues with a banger on GWCTD? when chef Tom Kerridge joins host Tim Lihoreau for a fabulous conversation about his five fantasy dinner party guests.Tom is the genius behind the Two Michelin Starred ‘Hand & Flowers” in Marlow – not to mention The Coach, and Kerridge’s Bar and Grill, and The Butchers Tap – everything he touches turns to gold. His guest list is inspiring and will surprise, delight, and cheer in equal measure.From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial — who will make the cut? And will he choose the wildcard “Gate-crasher?” You’ll have to listen to find out!Follow on Instagram:@classicfm@timlihoreau                                                                                         @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

”Judy Dench, Judy Dench, Judy Dench Dench Dench!”This week it’s a great Britton! On the podcast this week is broadcaster and author Fern Britton, joining host Tim Lihoreau for a unique conversation about her five fantasy dinner party guests.From This Morning to Ready Steady Cook through Strictly challenges and watercolour challenges, Fern sets a table for the quintet of uniquely-chosen guests who have inspired her so much they gain an invite to the GWCTD? studios.From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the cut? And will the wildcard “Gate-crasher” get to stay? You’ll have to listen to find out!Follow on Instagram:@classicfm@timlihoreau                                                                                      @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

“She makes me octopus stew!”In the pod squad this week is lawyer and writer Philippe Sands KC, joining host Tim Lihoreau for a fascinating conversation about his five fantasy dinner party guests.The specialist in international law and author of seventeen books hands out the placements to 5 unique guests all invited for the dinner of a lifetime - and Philippe invites a truly eclectic bunch.  From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the table? Philippe definitely takes Tim up on the ‘beloved or controversial’ part! And will he allow the wildcard “Gate-crasher” to stay? Or is that…Gatecrashers? You’ll have to listen to find out!Follow on Instagram:@classicfm@timlihoreau                                                                                         @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

“I basically shagged my way into a better postcode!”It's a captivating, crazy comedian - JOSH JONES - who joins Tim Lihoreau for a swaggering, sweary chat to unveil his 5 fantasy dinner party guests.You may know him from 8 out of 10 Cats, from Dancing on Ice or even from his many appearances at the Edinburgh festival. Now, discover his ‘famous five’ guests.  They can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial – all that’s guaranteed is they are made welcome. Plus, can we sneak in… a “Gate-crasher”? You’ll have to listen to find out! Follow on Instagram:@classicfm@timlihoreau                                                                                         @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

“She’s a very difficult dog to keep on the porch, if you know what I mean?!”Getting the nod for the pod this week is the warm, friendly fluffy Rev. Richard Coles, joining host Tim Lihoreau for a feel-good conversation about his five fantasy dinner party guests.TV and radio presenter, raconteur - former Communard! – and let’s not forget Jungle legend, Rev. Richard Coles hands out the place cards to 5 fantasy guests who he can’t dine without – and what a great bunch they are! From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the table? And will he allow the wildcard “Gate-crasher” to stay? You’ll have to listen to find out! Follow on Instagram:@classicfm@timlihoreau                                                                                 @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

“Throw a toolbox down the stairs!”Debbie Wiseman joins Tim Lihoreau this week to talk composers, cartoons and all things creative. The Classic FM Composer in Residence reveals her five fantasy dinner party guests and they’re a great bunch. Along the way, they chat about Chopin, Leeds United and, of course, hats! Discover her amazing guest list — they can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial. Who will make the cut? And how will she react to the wildcard “Gate-crasher”? You’ll have to listen to find out!Follow on Instagram:@classicfm @timlihoreau @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

“I know a monster called Jacob!”This week, raconteur and broadcaster Matthew Parris joins Tim Lihoreau for a funny and story-filled chat to reveal his five fabulous fantasy dinner party guests. Along the way, we hear so many tales and memories from his time as MP, as tv and radio presenter and general adventurer Along the way, he lists the five people he MUST have around the dinner table. They are a fabulous bunch. Discover his a-list guest list — they can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the cut? And how will he react to the wildcard “Gate-crasher”? You’ll have to listen to find out! Follow on Instagram:@classicfm@timlihoreau                                                                                       @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

“He’s at the dinner party… because I want to ask him… THE question!"Get inside the mind and behind the mic with Calendar Girls creator Tim Firth, who joins Tim Lihoreau for a unique and engrossing chat to reveal his five fabulous fantasy dinner party guests.The playwright and screenwriter behind must-see musicals and hit comedy tv series talks about his feelings, families and friends (including writing partner Gary Barlow) and lists the five people he MUST have around the dinner table. They are a truly eclectic bunch.  Discover his a-list guest list — they can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the cut? And how will he react to the wildcard “Gate-crasher”? You’ll have to listen to find out! Follow on Instagram:@classicfm@timlihoreau                                                                                       @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

“I would never have guessed that my claim to fame would be from a Tellytubby!”Season 3 starts with a bang. Babatunde Aleshe joins Tim Lihoreau for his unique A-List dinner party line up and conversation about comedy, the universe and everything.They catch up on all things music AND what to do when success seems unachievable He takes Tim on a whirlwind tour of his ‘famous five’ guests.  They can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial – all that’s guaranteed is they are made welcome. Plus, can we convince Babatunde to accept the “Gate-crasher”? You’ll have to listen to find out! Follow on Instagram:@classicfm@timlihoreau                                                                           @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod