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Season 5 : Episode 9
It'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.
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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!
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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 x
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Season 5, Episode 8 is a dramatic one!
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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!
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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!
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Love from Susie & Esther xx
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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!
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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....
(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!
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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!
Love from Susie & Esther xx
Please 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!
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Season 5, Episode 6
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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!
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Thank you to lovely LTO listener, Liz Stafford for this week's BRIEF topic suggestion of First World Problems!
There's a lot of huffing and puffing in the chat, with bloody good cause - these are serious issues, alright?!!!! Er, and they are also absolutely indicative that we are ageing at a rate of knots. Stomach knots. Let's get ourselves in perspective. And get it all out in a cathartic manner. Without getting stuck on any door handles, or missing out on Oasis tickets (well, actually Susie, there's not much you can do about that one...)
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!
Love from Susie & Esther xx
Please 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 wonderful REBBECCA HEMMINGS for a chat about pursuing your passion, and making a difference. Don't miss it.
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FLASHBACK! (duh duh duh duh / making wibbly vertical lines with both hands / mysterious face)
Hope you joined in there...
This ep was first released on May 2 2024 and we're re-releasing it - like a brilliant classic album - for a very special reason. Limited Time Only has been nominated for an actual AWARD! An International Women's Podcast Award in the category of COMEDY GOLD and it was clips from this episode that won us that nomination. We couldn't be more thrilled (Susie meeting Chesney Hawkes was the bar here and she was absolutely ruddy THRILLED about that so imagine how we're feeling about THIS!).
Check out the other brilliant nominees here: IWPA
Winners will be announced at the ceremony at BBC Broadcasting House on 17th June so we'll let you know how we do. We'll definitely be drunk.
So to celebrate this achievement, and to give this episode another moment in the sun - she deserves it, she's bloody good and features a bone fide rock star - here is Ep 1 of Season 4, Everybody's Changing (featuring Jesse Quin)
ORIGINAL SHOWNOTES
Everybody's Changing and Susie & Esther don't feel the same... At the end of the last season, they thought, we Can't Stop Now! If only they don't Bend & Break, with Perfect Symmetry, they could create Somewhere Only We Know for a very special first episode of the new season. Featuring Jesse Quin from the band, KEANE! Jesse is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer and the founder of Old Jet Arts Centre in Suffolk. He chats to the gals about his early life and his supportive parents; how his career started; his experiences on the road with Keane; and answers lots of questions from listeners - thank you so much for sending them in! Also this ep, there is a surprise visit from the ghost of Derek Acorah; a good old chat about change; comedy sketches; and some singing! It's a bumper ep to launch Season 4 and we're thrilled to be back in your ears. Please share this episode someone you like who'd enjoy it too!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!
EPISODE LINKS:
Patti Smith - Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
Gogol Bordello - Start Wearing Purple
Jenny Joseph - When I Am Old I Shall Wear Purple (poem)
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BRIEF #5
It was only a matter of time before this epic story was shared on the podcast - with full consent from Susie's brother, Chris!
Strap yourselves in, people, you're about to jump out of a plane...
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SIGN UP HERE! No extreme sports required, you can read it from the comfort of your bed.
Please 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'll be revisiting a past episode to celebrate LTO's nomination in The International Women's Podcast Awards! Ta ra for now. Susie & Esther x
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Book tickets to see Limited Time Only LIVE in London. Join Esther and Susie for a joyful hour of chat and comedy sketches, plus special guest Ben Whitehead - actor, comedian, and the voice of Wallace in Wallace & Gromit, See this award-winning pick-me-up in podcast form on October 12th at The Bedford in Balham. Book now: https://cheerfulearful.podlifeevents.com/festival/limited-time-only-12-oct-2025-tickets
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Season 5, Episode 5
In numerology the number 5 represents freedom, change, and adventure. So it is entirely apt that this week we are chatting all things ART & CREATIVITY!
Now, we don't mean to bang on about it but...have you joined the LTO COMMUNITY yet? It’s our newsletter. And it's marvellous. And it needs YOU! Here's the big link to click:
So, back to art...
Our guest is NADIA ATTURA, an award-winning artist known for her evocative, layered landscapes and unmistakable visual style.
From a young age, Nadia knew she wanted to be an artist — a deep inner calling that never left her. But it was the birth of her daughter that became the true turning point, inspiring her to fully commit to her artistic path and make creativity her reality. That powerful sense of purpose has shaped everything since.
Working with analogue and digital processes, Nadia creates richly textured scenes that transport the viewer into a world of colour, emotion, and memory. Her unique work has attracted a loyal following — including celebrity clients — and has been exhibited internationally and featured in major collections and exhibitions.
We talk to Nadia about what drives her creativity, how becoming a mother fuelled her artistic ambition, her process from inspiration to finished piece, and the deep ‘why’ behind everything she makes.
We found our conversation with Nadia truly inspiring. And we're certain you will too!
With two art-based sketches, a surprise guest voice, and a chat that produced two very different portraits (see Instagram or watch on You Tube for the results!), it's an episode packed with creativity and the celebration of all things ART.
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.
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LTO is created & written by, produced, edited & hosted by:
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It is a Limited Time Only Production
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ADDITIONAL SOUND:
Book tickets to see Limited Time Only LIVE in London. Join Esther and Susie for a joyful hour of chat and comedy sketches, plus special guest Ben Whitehead - actor, comedian, and the voice of Wallace in Wallace & Gromit, See this award-winning pick-me-up in podcast form on October 12th at The Bedford in Balham. Book now: https://cheerfulearful.podlifeevents.com/festival/limited-time-only-12-oct-2025-tickets
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Sun's out, pin's out and moving about. This week, thanks to a suggestion from super listener Lucy Brown, we discuss RUNNING, or our lack of it. And perhaps inspire ourselves to do a bit more of that thing they call exercise. We'll see...
This brief episode also features Carol Vorderman, more aubergines, injuries, and misheard German philosophers. Enjoy!
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Please 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!
Coming up next week: we'll be entering the Gallery with world-renowned artist, NADIA ATTURA! Ta ra for now. Susie & Esther x
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Season FIVE, Episode FOUR! Already!
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And now, on to this week’s episode – and it’s a good’un.
Our guest is PJ Ellis – BBC broadcaster, businessman, philanthropist, and proud Brummie. You might remember him from Big Brother Series 3, (yes, the one with Alison Hammond), but there’s so much more to PJ than reality TV.
In this thoughtful and open conversation, we talk about the power of community, what it means to find purpose, and how PJ’s work through the LoveBrum charity has helped champion unsung heroes across the city. We also touch on parenting, building a legacy, and embracing vulnerability—with a hefty dose of honesty and humour.
We deep-dive into grief and loss, discussing PJ’s very recent personal experiences and the emotional rawness that comes with them. It’s a moving, generous conversation that offers space for reflection, connection, and a few unexpected laughs along the way.
PJ brings warmth, wit, and wisdom in equal measure and we’re chuffed to share this episode with you.
As ever, there are sketches, surprises, and the kind of heartfelt chat that makes you feel like you’ve just had a good natter over a cuppa.
Limited Time Only – a podcast for the soul (and the chuckles).
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 (it's better than drugs, RDP - you'll get that reference if you listen to the very end!)
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Book tickets to see Limited Time Only LIVE in London. Join Esther and Susie for a joyful hour of chat and comedy sketches, plus special guest Ben Whitehead - actor, comedian, and the voice of Wallace in Wallace & Gromit, See this award-winning pick-me-up in podcast form on October 12th at The Bedford in Balham. Book now: https://cheerfulearful.podlifeevents.com/festival/limited-time-only-12-oct-2025-tickets
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News; behind the scenes stories; first access to tickets for our live shows; and the chance to suggest topics for our fortnightly LTO BRIEF episodes - all this will soon be yours :-)
And now, to this week's LTO BRIEF!
Number 3 of our new mini fortnightly episodes - LTO BRIEF, in which you, yes YOU, get to choose what we have a (brief) chat about.
Thank you to Neil Hopkins who is pretty much a co-producer of the show at this point 😍 for his gorgeous suggestion for a Brief Chat. This week's topic got Esther's heart a-racing and her engine purring. 'Cos we chatting about KITTENS! Other animals are available. You'll hear all about Pablo the kitten, a bit more about Button the cat, and we discuss why on earth there has to be a divide between dog people and cat people? Can't we like both?! With unexpected revelations, some excellent animal impressions (ok, that MIGHT be an exaggeration...) and a hint of the T-word (that's TOUR, people people!) it's a brief delight of a mini-episode.
Please 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!
Coming up next week: we'll be entering the Diary Room with PJ ELLIS of BIG BROTHER fame! Ta ra for now! Susie & Esther x
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LTO is created & written by, produced, edited & hosted by:
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Book tickets to see Limited Time Only LIVE in London. Join Esther and Susie for a joyful hour of chat and comedy sketches, plus special guest Ben Whitehead - actor, comedian, and the voice of Wallace in Wallace & Gromit, See this award-winning pick-me-up in podcast form on October 12th at The Bedford in Balham. Book now: https://cheerfulearful.podlifeevents.com/festival/limited-time-only-12-oct-2025-tickets
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Season FIVE, Episode THREE!
Before we get stuck in… Have you signed up for LTO COMMUNITY yet? It’s our very occasional, non-spammy, actually-quite-useful newsletter packed with behind-the-scenes stories, first dibs on live show tickets, and the chance to suggest topics for our new LTO BRIEF episodes.
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And now, to this week’s episode... Time for a cracking chat? We think so.
Our special guest is the brilliant BEN WHITEHEAD – the talented actor and voice artist best known as the voice of Wallace in the beloved Wallace and Gromit films.
Ben is a leading figure in the world of voice acting, having taken over the iconic role from Peter Sallis, with whom he worked closely before stepping into Wallace’s well-loved shoes (and possibly slippers). His work continues to bring joy to audiences around the world through the timeless charm and humour of Aardman’s creations.
In this conversation, we talk to Ben about how he got started in voice work, what it was like working alongside Peter Sallis, and the unique process behind bringing animated characters to life. We also chat about the importance of seizing opportunities when they arise, his advice for aspiring voice actors—and, of course, that unforgettable trip to the Oscars.
There’s something delightfully British about this episode—it’s equal parts heartwarming, hilarious, and just the right amount of bonkers.
Featuring chats, comedy sketches, and plenty of lovely surprises, LTO truly is a pick-me-up in podcast form.
We’re chuffed to have you with us!
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 bit of cheer (or a bit of cheese).
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LTO is created & written by, produced, edited & hosted by:
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Book tickets to see Limited Time Only LIVE in London. Join Esther and Susie for a joyful hour of chat and comedy sketches, plus special guest Ben Whitehead - actor, comedian, and the voice of Wallace in Wallace & Gromit, See this award-winning pick-me-up in podcast form on October 12th at The Bedford in Balham. Book now: https://cheerfulearful.podlifeevents.com/festival/limited-time-only-12-oct-2025-tickets
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Shownotes below but first, if you haven't already, please do sign up for LTO COMMUNITY - our infrequent newsletter of manageable length coming in your inbox every so often!
News; behind the scenes stories; first access to tickets for our live shows; and the chance to suggest topics for our fortnightly LTO BRIEF episodes - all this will soon be yours :-)
And now, to this week's LTO BRIEF!
Number 2 of our new mini fortnightly episodes - LTO BRIEF, in which you, yes YOU, get to choose what we have a (brief) chat about.
Thank you to loyal listener and Patron of the show, Heather for this first brilliant topic - How old were you when you first became aware of politics, and what are your earliest memories of processing politics?
Once Susie got over the shock of having to discuss the P word (and had recovered from her inability to count to 19 - listen out for that magic moment...) we had a cracking natter around this excellent suggestion. The 90s gets a good old talking over, including New Labour, Margaret's downfall, and the Generation Game. We also make it clear who can 'do one'. You've been warned, Donald.
Please 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!
Coming up next week: Time for Cracking Chat featuring Ben Whitehead, the voice of Wallace in Wallace & Gromit!
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LTO is created & written by, produced, edited & hosted by:
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Book tickets to see Limited Time Only LIVE in London. Join Esther and Susie for a joyful hour of chat and comedy sketches, plus special guest Ben Whitehead - actor, comedian, and the voice of Wallace in Wallace & Gromit, See this award-winning pick-me-up in podcast form on October 12th at The Bedford in Balham. Book now: https://cheerfulearful.podlifeevents.com/festival/limited-time-only-12-oct-2025-tickets
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Season FIVE, Episode TWO!
Before we get stuck in… Have you signed up for LTO COMMUNITY yet? It’s our very occasional, non-spammy, actually-quite-useful newsletter packed with behind-the-scenes stories, first dibs on live show tickets, and the chance to suggest topics for our new LTO BRIEF episodes.
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And now, to this week’s episode!
With just under 16,000 downloads, we’ve made a few upgrades to celebrate the fact that you keep listening and joining in:
Slick new logo
Mini fortnightly episodes – LTO BRIEF
A brand-new newsletter – LTO COMMUNITY
Same lovely sillies, comedy sketches, and brilliant guests!
And speaking of brilliant guests…
Our special guest is the legendary EMMA FREUD OBE – a true powerhouse in broadcasting, film, and fundraising.
Emma is a broadcaster, cultural commentator, script editor, and producer behind some of the most iconic films of our time—think Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually. She’s also a driving force behind Comic Relief, helping to raise millions for important causes.
Over her incredible career, Emma has interviewed everyone from David Attenborough to Mary Berry to Al Pacino, hosted arts shows, written for top publications, and shaped some of the most beloved stories in British cinema. She also happens to come from one of the most famous family lineages—she is the great-granddaughter of Sigmund Freud.
We recorded this episode a couple of weeks ago, on the 40th anniversary of Comic Relief, making it the perfect time to reflect on Emma’s incredible contribution to fundraising and entertainment.
In this conversation, we talk to Emma about how she got started in broadcasting, her approach to living in the present and staying open to new opportunities, and her latest role as host of The Archers Podcast—plus, just how much The Archers means to her. We also dive into parenting, the fascinating history of her family name, and some of the most surreal moments of her career.
And as an added bonus, we’re joined by her husband, Richard Curtis, and—much to our delight—their kittens make an appearance too!
Featuring chats, comedy sketches, and plenty of lovely surprises, LTO truly is a pick-me-up in podcast form.
We’re delighted to have you with us!
Please share this episode with anyone you think would enjoy it. And if you haven’t already rated and reviewed LTO, we’d be eternally grateful!
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LTO is created & written by, produced, edited & hosted by:
SUSIE RIDDELL & ESTHER STANFORD
It is a Limited Time Only Production
LOGO designed by:
IAN STANFORD
THEME TUNE composed by:
JOEL WHITE
ADDITIONAL SOUND:
Book tickets to see Limited Time Only LIVE in London. Join Esther and Susie for a joyful hour of chat and comedy sketches, plus special guest Ben Whitehead - actor, comedian, and the voice of Wallace in Wallace & Gromit, See this award-winning pick-me-up in podcast form on October 12th at The Bedford in Balham. Book now: https://cheerfulearful.podlifeevents.com/festival/limited-time-only-12-oct-2025-tickets
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Shownotes below but first, if you haven't already, please do sign up for LTO COMMUNITY - our infrequent newsletter of manageable length coming in your inbox every so often!
News; behind the scenes stories; first access to tickets for our live shows; and the chance to suggest topics for our fortnightly LTO BRIEF episodes - all this will soon be yours :-)
And now, to this week's inaugural LTO BRIEF!
This is the first of our new mini fortnightly episodes - LTO BRIEF, in which you, yes YOU, get to choose what we have a (brief) chat about.
Thank you to superstar listener, Neil Hopkins for this first brilliant topic - How do we find time for a bit of zen in our busy lives?
With revelations about just how stressed we are, plus some top tips about where to find actual advice and strategies for finding that elusive calm, this 12 minute chat will hopefully provide some respite from the tumult of your day.
Please 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!
Places to find some much needed calm 🙏
LTO Bonus Content: Mindfulness Meditation - Susan Hawkins (aka Guru Sue)
The Kirsty Gallagher Podcast - Meditation Monday
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LTO is created & written by, produced, edited & hosted by:
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LOGO designed by:
IAN STANFORD
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JOEL WHITE
ADDITIONAL SOUND:
Book tickets to see Limited Time Only LIVE in London. Join Esther and Susie for a joyful hour of chat and comedy sketches, plus special guest Ben Whitehead - actor, comedian, and the voice of Wallace in Wallace & Gromit, See this award-winning pick-me-up in podcast form on October 12th at The Bedford in Balham. Book now: https://cheerfulearful.podlifeevents.com/festival/limited-time-only-12-oct-2025-tickets
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We're back for Season FIVE! (Just as the band, FIVE return - they timed it impeccably...)
Shownotes below but first, if you haven't already, please do sign up for LTO COMMUNITY - our infrequent newsletter of manageable length coming in your inbox every so often!
News; behind the scenes stories; first access to tickets for our live shows; and the chance to suggest topics for our fortnightly LTO BRIEF episodes - all this will soon be yours :-)
And now, to this week's inaugural episode of Season 5!
It's Spring! And as nature bursts into life after a long hibernation, so have Susie and Esther. Literally. They've pretty much been sleeping since October (if only, eh, mums?!) This is episode 1 of the new season and with over 15000 downloads under their headphones, the gals have glammed things up a bit to celebrate this milestone.
New logo; new mini fortnightly episodes - LTO BRIEF; and new newsletter for new news - LTO COMMUNITY. And of course, new chats, comedy sketches, and guests!
The special guest in this special episode is KIRSTY GALLAGHER, the UK’s leading voice in spirituality and soul-led personal development.
Kirsty is a moon mentor, soul alignment and spiritual coach, yoga and meditation teacher, podcaster and a Sunday Times bestselling author. She is renowned for her deep knowledge of the divine feminine, Goddess energy, lunar cycles, astrology, and living in tune with the natural rhythms of the world around us. Through her books, workshops, and teachings, Kirsty helps people reconnect with ancient wisdom, realign with their soul’s purpose, and step into their true power. We talk to Kirsty about how the moon affects us physically, why this is an unprecedented time in astrological history, how the spring equinox is the real start of the new year, and why now is the time to fully trust ourselves and let go. It's truly an inspiring conversation and we feel very lucky to have been able to welcome Kirsty to Limited Time Only. We know you'll get so much out of listening to her.
Featuring chats, comedy sketches, and plenty of lovely surprises, LTO truly is a pick-me-up in podcast form. We're delighted to have you with us!
Please 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!
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LTO is created & written by, produced, edited & hosted by:
SUSIE RIDDELL & ESTHER STANFORD
It is a Limited Time Only Production
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IAN STANFORD
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