She’s performed in the world’s greatest operas, starred in her own TV spectaculars and recorded 14 bestselling CDs. Find out more about one of the country’s top sopranos now. 

She&rsquo;s performed in the world&rsquo;s greatest operas, starred in her own TV spectaculars and recorded 14 bestselling CDs. Find out more about one of the country&rsquo;s top sopranos now.&nbsp;

We’re delighted to bring you a new series of podcasts recorded exclusively for Saga’s #NotGoingOutClub. They feature a stellar line-up of celebrities chatting to TV personality Nina Myskow.

We&rsquo;re delighted to bring you a new series of podcasts recorded exclusively for Saga&rsquo;s #NotGoingOutClub. They feature a stellar line-up of celebrities chatting to TV personality Nina Myskow.

The Saga #NotGoingOutClub with Nina Myskow

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Fascinating interviews with the stars of stage, screen, sport and literature

Join our knowledgeable hosts as they uncover more about the careers, lives and interests of our special guests.

Exclusive podcasts from&nbsp;Saga&nbsp;Magazine
Fascinating interviews with the stars of stage, screen, sport and literature
Join our knowledgeable hosts as they uncover more about the careers, lives and interests of our special guests.

The Saga Magazine Podcast with Ian Stafford

The Saga Magazine Podcast

Ep 7: Lesley Garrett.

Talk about ups and downs… Top sports presenter Gabby began 2020 by receiving an MBE, before seeing all the highlights of her year fall away – including the Tokyo Olympics.

Gabby’s MBE recognises her work in raising the status of women in sport. During the late nineties, she was one of the first to break into mainstream sports broadcasting. She’s fronted all the flagship programs like Match of the Day, BBC Sports Personality of the Year and the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Numerous light entertainment appearances have broadened Gabby’s appeal, ranging from 8 Out of 10 Cats and Strictly Come Dancing to Room 101. But her most nerve-wracking moment was stepping out as Sharleen Spiteri for Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes!

The daughter of footballer Terry Yorath, Gabby competed at the 1990 Commonwealth Games as a young gymnast. She gained a Law degree but her passion for sport led to a job with Sky in 1996.

From escaping the Bradford City stadium fire to maintaining objectivity during the thrilling 2012 London Olympics, this podcast is packed with fascinating revelations. And as a fellow sports broadcaster, Ian Stafford asks all the right questions.

Talk about ups and downs&hellip; Top sports presenter Gabby began 2020 by receiving an MBE, before seeing all the highlights of her year fall away &ndash; including the Tokyo Olympics.
Gabby&rsquo;s MBE recognises her work in raising the status of women in sport. During the late nineties, she was one of the first to break into mainstream sports broadcasting. She&rsquo;s fronted all the flagship programs like Match of the Day, BBC Sports Personality of the Year and the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Numerous light entertainment appearances have broadened Gabby&rsquo;s appeal, ranging from 8 Out of 10 Cats and Strictly Come Dancing to Room 101. But her most nerve-wracking moment was stepping out as Sharleen Spiteri for Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes!
The daughter of footballer Terry Yorath, Gabby&nbsp;competed at the 1990 Commonwealth Games as a young gymnast. She gained a Law degree but her passion for sport led to a job with Sky in 1996.
From escaping the Bradford City stadium fire to maintaining objectivity during the thrilling 2012 London Olympics, this podcast is packed with fascinating revelations. And as a fellow sports broadcaster, Ian Stafford asks all the right questions.

Ep 23: Gabby Logan

Telling jokes to parked cars at a drive-in… hollow laughter echoing around half-empty theatres… just some of the surreal challenges facing today’s socially distanced comedians.

Irish stand up star Ed Byrne tries to see the funny side in this revealing podcast.

Dublin-born Ed has appeared on TV’s Mock the Week more than 60 times. He’s also starred in a series of wonderful travelogues with funny man friend Dara O’Briain. His immaculately crafted one-man shows, embracing everything from modern family life to the joys of trekking and camping, have been captured on three best-selling DVDs

You’ll discover many different sides to Ed in this podcast, where once again Ian Stafford gets to the heart of the matter.

 

Telling jokes to parked cars at a drive-in&hellip; hollow laughter echoing around half-empty theatres&hellip; just some of the surreal challenges facing today&rsquo;s socially distanced comedians.
Irish stand up star Ed Byrne tries to see the funny side in this revealing podcast.
Dublin-born Ed has appeared on TV&rsquo;s Mock the Week more than 60 times. He&rsquo;s also starred in a series of wonderful travelogues with funny man friend Dara O&rsquo;Briain. His immaculately crafted one-man shows, embracing everything from modern family life to the joys of trekking and camping, have been captured on three best-selling DVDs
You&rsquo;ll discover many different sides to Ed in this podcast, where once again Ian Stafford gets to the heart of the matter.
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Ep 22: Ed Byrne

Actress, singer, author, businesswoman… Floella has come a long way since presenting Play School in 1976. And with a seat in the House of Lords, she’s made it in the political arena too.

Floella came to England from Trinidad in 1960. She began her entertainment career in the West End hits Hair and Jesus Christ Superstar, but it was as a presenter for TV’s Play School that most of us came to know her. She’s actually appeared in a multitude of programmes, ranging from Dr Who and Bergerac to Within These Walls and Dixon of Dock Green.

Floella’s services to broadcasting garnered her an OBE in 2001, followed by a BAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award. And to complement her title of Baroness in 2010, she became a Dame in 2020 in recognition of her charitable work.

As you may know, Ian loves to find out what drives someone like Floella to succeed on so many levels. So this promises to be an especially fascinating podcast.

Ep 7: Lesley Garrett.

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