I’m so excited to be joined by the journalist and TV presenter Ranvir Singh today. You’ll have seen Ranvir as a regular face on Good Morning Britain on ITV, where she’s known for handling everything from breaking news to tough political interviews and also presenting the Lorraine show when Lorraine herself is on her holidays, and beyond journalism, Ranvir showed a completely different side of herself on Strictly Come Dancing, a few years back.

As we chat about on the episode, I used to work on Good Morning Britain as a producer alongside Ranvir, although our paths didn’t really cross especially much as I was handling the showbiz side of things, but I always felt her warm and friendly energy in the office, and you’ll hear today what I mean by that. I was really touched by how open and real Ranvir was in this interview, as a mother, a single parent, an advocate for diversity, and I’m sure many of you will relate to the emotions that her travel diaries hold for her, because they are some of her most treasured memories.

And she is one of the most passionate guests I’ve had on the podcast when it comes to travel. She explains how it fuels her, and gets her through the everyday grind. I loved also hearing about the insider side of politics and political journalism - how she travelled on an RAF flight with the PM, and sat with former President Trump, it was fascinating. 

Ok, let’s buckle up and get started, here’s Ranvir. 

Holly's mention:

• Son Brull, Mallorca

Ranvir's Destination Recap:

• India
• California, USA
• Blackpool, England
• Lancaster, England 
• Antigua
• Ragdale Hall, Leicestershire, England 
• Dubai, UAE
• Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Tresind studio, Dubai, UAE
• SEVA, Dubai, UAE
• Madikwe Lodge Game Reserve, South Africa
• Iceland 
• Jordan 
• Golden Temple, Amritsar, India 
• Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India 
• Salou, Spain
• Japan
• Quito, Ecuador 
• Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Jason Atherton’s Dubai Dishes Series 2, a 10-part series, is airing on ITV1 every Saturday and is available to watch on ITVX depending on when you listen to this.

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