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Join Adrian Chiles for a Saturday morning full of remarkable people with extraordinary stories.

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The actor and art lover Russell Tovey - who’s not only on a mission to spread his love of art far and wide… but is humanity's best hope in the War between Land and Sea. There’s no hint of CGI in the warzones Sally Becker’s been to - the recipient of ... more

Chris McCausland, funny, clever, excellent dancer, widely loved. The list goes on. His new autobiography "Keeping Laughing" charts his life and career across a twenty-five-year journey where he lost his sight but found moments of happiness and laught... more

We’re in the company of Ben Miller, comedian, actor, writer and some time student of physics...here to tell us how Father Christmas can in fact deliver a gift to every child in just one night with his new book "The Night I Met Father Christmas".

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Michael Sheen is an actor, director and Welshman who describes his vision and impact of the Welsh National Theatre, exploring how the stage can reflect and shape national identity, and what can be learned from football scouts to find the next generat... more

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Recent Guests

Vanessa Ruck
Motorbike racer and advocate for mental health awareness following a severe injury from a road accident.
Episode: Russell Tovey, Desert Racing, Puppeteering, and the Inheritance Tracks of Paul Bettany
Sally Becker
Humanitarian and founder of an organization helping children in war zones, known as the Angel of Mostar.
Episode: Russell Tovey, Desert Racing, Puppeteering, and the Inheritance Tracks of Paul Bettany
Paul Bettany
Actor and musician, sharing his Inheritance Tracks to illustrate personal memories.
Episode: Russell Tovey, Desert Racing, Puppeteering, and the Inheritance Tracks of Paul Bettany
Toby Ollier
Puppeteer and performer discussing the art of puppetry in theatre.
Royal Shakespeare Company
Episode: Russell Tovey, Desert Racing, Puppeteering, and the Inheritance Tracks of Paul Bettany
Douglas Robertson
Survivor of a 38-day ordeal at sea after a killer whale incident
Episode: Chris McCausland, Shipwrecks, Pigeon Fancying, and the Inheritance Tracks of Jacinda Ardern
Mila Stanzani
Record-holding obstacle course racer representing Great Britain
Episode: Chris McCausland, Shipwrecks, Pigeon Fancying, and the Inheritance Tracks of Jacinda Ardern
Keely Wright
Young and passionate pigeon fancier and club secretary
Episode: Chris McCausland, Shipwrecks, Pigeon Fancying, and the Inheritance Tracks of Jacinda Ardern
Lucy Steeds
A new author who won the Waterstones Book of the Year Prize.
Episode: Ben Miller, Synaesthesia, Women's Football, and the Inheritance Tracks of Chris and Xand van Tulleken
Grace Vella
An aspiring entrepreneur and creator of Miss Kick, focusing on women's football.
Miss Kick
Episode: Ben Miller, Synaesthesia, Women's Football, and the Inheritance Tracks of Chris and Xand van Tulleken

Host

Adrian Chiles
Host of Saturday Live

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 363 ratings
  • Chris McCausland (6/12/25)

    Hi Adrian, I really enjoyed today’s episode. Chris’s interview was fantastic and so interesting to listen to, especially hearing about his life in Liverpool, his journey into comedy, and his time on Strictly. A brilliant, uplifting listen. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rachel_emily85
    United Kingdom11 days ago
  • Hike our tv licence but can’t be bothered to update host info.Echo others in not nearly as good now

    Kudos to the 2 ‘new’ presenters but get impression some machinations re Rev C’s exit.Again as stated by others why cut down by 1/2 hour?I enjoy it immensely.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jaxvarese
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • 🏳️‍🌈💕🥰

    I like this podcast, it’s gentle and kind in a unkind world,

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelly 🇮🇪🇵🇸
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Easy listening

    I look forward to Saturday Live every week. Absolutely love it - no matter who the guests are on the whole. Preferred it when it was longer. Most of the guests are interesting especially the lady farmer this morning 27/1/23. Many people have such interesting lives and we wouldn’t hear about them if it wasn’t for Saturday LIve - so thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sausag2
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Where is Richard?

    There is absolutely no point to Saturday Live without Rev. Richard Coles. I am bereft without his wit, cleverness and kindness. I’ve stopped listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BantryJ
    Ireland2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging conversations and variety of interesting guests, finding the stories shared to be both heartwarming and thought-provoking.
The warm and friendly tone of the discussions is highlighted, making it a delightful listen for many during their weekends.
Some listeners lamented the changes in hosts and formats, expressing a preference for earlier iterations of the show with previous presenters.
Many enjoy the focus on personal stories and cultural themes, connecting deeply with the guests' experiences, which makes the episodes feel relatable and genuine.

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Ben Miller, Synaesthesia, Women's Football, and the Inheritance Tracks of Chris and Xand van Tulleken
Q: Ben, how did you transition from studying physics to comedy?
I stumbled into comedy after a positive reaction during my first acting role, leading me to explore humor.
Ben Miller, Synaesthesia, Women's Football, and the Inheritance Tracks of Chris and Xand van Tulleken
Q: Grace, what was the moment you thought you could turn your passion for football into a business?
It was when I organized a girls' football tournament and saw the enthusiasm for the brand Miss Kick.
Ken Follett, The FA Cup, Piano Reinvention, and Miranda Hart's Inheritance Tracks
Q: What challenges do you face while reinventing the piano?
The main challenge is engineering, with a focus on making it lightweight while still being functional.
Ken Follett, The FA Cup, Piano Reinvention, and Miranda Hart's Inheritance Tracks
Q: How do you approach writing and researching for your books?
I spend a year researching each book, which allows me to create a more realistic narrative.
Ken Follett, The FA Cup, Piano Reinvention, and Miranda Hart's Inheritance Tracks
Q: Do you need to keep moving on or is life thrust upon you?
There's something about the modern world which forces you to keep going, and that sense of restlessness is prevalent.

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1. Desert Island Discs
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Saturday Live launched 17 years ago and published 780 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Saturday Live include:

1. Vanessa Ruck
2. Sally Becker
3. Paul Bettany
4. Toby Ollier
5. Douglas Robertson
6. Mila Stanzani
7. Keely Wright
8. Lucy Steeds

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