BBC Radio Podcasts from Midnight Meets With Colin Murray

Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook

Squeeze band members Chris and Glenn chat to Colin Murray.

Adam Kay

Doctor-turned-comedian Adam Kay chats to Colin Murray.

Dave Hemingway

Musician Dave Hemingway chats to Colin Murray.

Dom Joly

Comedian and writer Dom Joly chats to Colin Murray.

Martin Fry

ABC frontman Martin Fry chats to Colin Murray.

Val McDermid

Crime writer Val McDermid chats to Colin Murray.

Howard Jones

Musician Howard Jones chats to Colin Murray

Rick Witter

Lead vocalist of Shed Seven, Rick Witter, chats to Colin Murray.

Tim Wheeler

Lead singer of Ash, Tim Wheeler, chats to Colin Murray.

Mark Watson

Comedian Mark Watson chats to Colin Murray.

Stephen Morris

Joy Division and New Order drummer, Stephen Morris chats to Colin Murray.

Danny McNamara

Lead singer of Embrace, Danny McNamara joins Colin Murray for a chat

Mark Thomas Part Two

Part Two of comedian Mark Thomas’ chat with Colin Murray.

Mark Thomas Part One

Comedian Mark Thomas chats to Colin Murray.

Sharleen Spiteri

Texas lead singer Sharleen Spiteri chats to Colin Murray.

Sam Ryder

Eurovision extraordinaire Sam Ryder chats to Colin Murray.

Pam Ayres

Performance poet and comedian Pam Ayres chats to Colin Murray.

Sir Tony Robinson

Actor and activist Sir Tony Robinson chats to Colin Murray.

Colin Jackson

World Champion and Olympic sprinter Colin Jackson chats to Colin Murray.

Susanna Hoffs

The Bangles’ lead singer Susanna Hoffs chats to Colin Murray.

Don Letts

Musician, director and DJ Don Letts chats to Colin Murray.

James Haskell

Former England flanker James Haskell chats to Colin Murray.

John Robins

Broadcaster John Robins on comedy, board game tactics and Queen.

Craig Robinson

Comedian, actor and musician Craig Robinson chats to Colin Murray.

Belinda Carlisle

80s rock band vocalist The Go-Go’s Belinda Carlisle chats to Colin Murray.

Sara Pascoe

Comedian Sara Pascoe on self-deprecating jokes and her IVF process.

Betty Boo

90s artist Betty Boo on how she got into rapping and hip hop music.

Johnny Borrell

Razorlight frontman Johnny Borrell speaks about drug use and getting clean in Belfast.

Scott Mills

DJ Scott Mills on the evolution of radio and fame.

Carol Decker

T’Pau lead singer Carol Decker on life before music and touring America as a British band

Paul Sinha

Celebrity Chaser, stand-up comic and qualified doctor Paul Sinha chats to Colin Murray.

Shirley Manson

The Garbage lead singer on accountability, misogyny, and legacy in the music industry.

Stephen K Amos

Comedian Stephen K Amos on race, identity and representation.

Derren Brown

Illusionist Derren Brown on his new West End stage tour Showman.

Ian Rankin

The multi-million selling author on Rebus, jigsaws, music and taking a year off.

Ranulph Fiennes

Record-breaking explorer Ranulph on what it takes to complete polar circumnavigation.

Patrick Kielty

Comedian Paddy Kielty on protocol politics and the evolution of comedy.

Stuart Braithwaite

The Mogwai guitarist on his memoir Spaceships Over Glasgow

Tim Burgess

The Charlatans front man dissects his discography.

Tom Chaplin

The Keane front man on his solo music and mental health.

Suzi Quatro

Rock star Suzi Quatro on the Detroit music scene.

Vir Das

Comedian Vir Das on differences in global stand-up.

Arab Strap

Arab Strap’s Malcolm Middleton and Aidan Moffat on reuniting.

Pat Nevin

Pundit Pat Nevin on footballing legacy, politics and professionalism.

Reginald D. Hunter

Comedian Reginald D. Hunter on his route into comedy.

Kim Wilde

Kim Wilde on pop music, horticulture and touring with her hero - Bowie.

Michael Franzese

The son of former Mob boss Sonny Franzese talks about growing up in the Mafia.

David Hood

Bassist David Hood on the iconic musicians he’s worked with.

Ardal O’Hanlon

Comedian Ardal O’Hanlon talks to Colin Murray about his iconic TV characters.

Bob Harris

The legendary broadcaster on advice from John Peel and his love for country music.

Midnight Meets Adam Richman

TV personality Adam Richman on living in his imagination and his love for football.

Rich Hall

Comedian Rich Hall on British vs American comedy and the influence music has on his act.

Gloria Gaynor

Singer Gloria Gaynor on plane rides with Donna Summer and overcoming stage fright.

Becky Lynch

The WWE superstar on proving her toughness and changing the game as ‘The Man’.

Russell Kane

The stand-up comic on using his family for material and being confused for other celebs.

Eve Muirhead

The Olympian on the coolness of curling and her hidden but significant tattoos.

Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards

The unlikely Olympian on how fear gives him focus and what it's like to ski at 108mph.

Clinton Morrison

Former footballer Clinton Morrison on being a mummy’s boy and living to score goals.

Heather Small

Singer Heather Small on the Windrush generation and feeling at home in the studio.

Neil Hannon

Singer-songwriter Neil Hannon on his favourite track from each of his albums.

Michael Thomas

The footballer on loving Elvis, brawling at Old Trafford and that league-winning goal.

Paul Young

The singer on bunking off school, performing live and his frustrations with fame.

Greg Louganis

The Olympian on performing versus competing and his passion for musical theatre.

KT Tunstall

The singer on her sudden rise to fame and why she's now the happiest she's ever been.

Benjamin Zephaniah

The poet on living in China, studying theology and exploring dark topics in his poetry.

Patricia Cornwell

Award-winning author Patricia Cornwell on her writing process & her Kay Scarpetta books

Martha Reeves

The singer on Stevie Wonder, work ethic and her sixty-year love affair with Motown.

Michael C. Hall

The actor on meeting David Bowie, surviving cancer and portraying Dexter.

Nikki Sixx

The rockstar on living life at full speed, honesty and growing up on a farm.

Dotun Adebayo

The Night Watchman reflects on moving to the UK, acting and two decades of overnights.

Ian Broudie

Lightning Seeds frontman on bittersweet songs, Echo and the Bunnymen and Three Lions.

Bobby Gillespie

Primal Scream singer on first gigs, great B-sides and celebrating being working class.

Hannah Cockroft

The Paralympic Champion on McFly, having the freedom of Calderdale and ichthyophobia.

David Arnold

Bond composer on imposter syndrome, Chris Cornell and his favourite Bond film.

John Cooper Clarke

The poet on Arctic Monkeys, why poems need punters and how Chet Baker was his dealer.

John Bird

The founder of the Big Issue on his life, upbringing, and origins of the magazine.

Sananda Maitreya

The singer on his young sons, the influence of Sade and ‘big brother’ Prince.

Tony Hadley

Former Spandau Ballet singer on the band, Live Aid and watching open heart surgery.

John Amaechi

Former NBA player and psychologist on his mum, white privilege and 'meaningful success'.

Macy Gray

The artist on I Try, meeting Prince in the dark and buying $900 of toilet paper.

Sparks

The Sparks brothers on not being complacent; their life on screen; and Adam Driver.

Steve Cram

The Olympic medallist on his world mile record, rivalry & being the face of a cereal.

Bonnie Tyler

The 80s icon on Tina Turner, Total Eclipse and becoming a hit on TikTok.

Gabby Logan

The broadcaster on her passions, why she supports Newcastle over Leeds and the menopause.

Bill Conti

The composer on the music for Rocky, meeting his wife & Julia Roberts’ nickname for him.

Ugo Monye

The former Rugby Union player on love of the game, winning the premiership and Bloodgate.

Sally Phillips

The comedian on Alan Partridge, family and how close she was to being Bridget Jones.

Rebecca Adlington

The swimmer on water births, online trolls and her four Olympic medals.

Susie Dent

Countdown’s lexicographer on avoiding the spotlight and changing vocabulary.

Bronagh Gallagher

The musician and actor on her family, working with Quentin Tarantino and The Commitments.

Tim Booth

James singer on school trips to see punk bands, cults and not getting complacent.

Johnny Vegas

The comedian on becoming Johnny Vegas, sobriety and his mini fairground.

Gary Numan (pt2)

The musician on flying planes, family and his new album Intruder.

Gary Numan (pt1)

The musician on influences, the downside of fame and meeting Freddie Mercury in Japan.

Irvine Welsh

The writer on drug abuse, Trainspotting and standing up his idol David Bowie.

Chris Evert

Tennis legend Chris Evert on her early fame, toughest matches, and biggest rival.

Wayne Coyne

The Flaming Lips’ frontman on influences, live shows and being 'snubbed' by Prince.

Les Dennis

The comedian talks starting out, Moving On and who he'd have now on This Is Your Life.

Philip Bailey

Earth, Wind & Fire singer on joining the band, Maurice White and its enduring popularity.

Andy Bell

Erasure’s Andy Bell on song writing, his friendship with Vince Clarke and finding love.

Joan Armatrading

Joan Armatrading on songwriting, confidence and wanting people to connect to her songs.

Eleanor Oldroyd

Eleanor Oldroyd on her love of cricket, breaking down barriers and the Olympics.

Dionne Warwick

Dionne Warwick on her many hits, the stars who mentored her and taking time to reflect.

Lemn Sissay

The poet Lemn Sissay on identity, telling his story and growing up in the care system.

Martin Offiah

Rugby player Martin Offiah talks about rugby and his eco-business career change.

Skin

Skunk Anansie’s Skin on performing with Pavarotti, Glastonbury and her childhood.

Billy Bragg (pt2)

Billy Bragg on finding his voice, adapting songs and getting instruments into prisons.

Billy Bragg (pt1)

Billy Bragg on patriotism, joining the army and what prompted his political activism.

Daley Thompson

Daley Thompson on his record breaking career, his diet and THAT 80s computer game.

Deacon Blue

Lorraine McIntosh and Ricky Ross on how the band started and what bought them together.

Goodbye 'At Home'... Hello 'Midnight Meets'

It's all change and Colin is here to share a little more info about what you can expect.

At Home: S3E12 - Michael O'Neill

Colin Murray visits the home of Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill.

At Home: S3E11 - The Brownlee Brothers

Alistair and Jonny Brownlee on anonymity, hand me downs, rock, paper, scissors and more!

At Home: S3E10 - Richard Riakporhe

Richard Riakporhe talks about growing up with gang culture and becoming a boxing champion

At Home: S3E09 - Steve Davis

Steve Davis talks about dominating snooker in the 80s, and his new career in music.

At Home: S3E08 - Nadia Nadim

Nadia Nadim talks to Colin about her journey from Afghanistan to Paris Saint-Germain.

At Home: S3E07 - Chris Wilder

Sheff Utd boss Chris Wilder on his manager journey, Sir Alex Ferguson and club ownership.

At Home: S3E06 - David Weir

Multiple Paralympic Gold winner David Weir sits down with Colin for a no-nonsense chat.

At Home: S3E05 - Ian Holloway

Manager Ian Holloway talks to Colin Murray about his family and life in football.

At Home: S3E04- Ellery Hanley

Rugby league legend Ellery Hanley on his career, childhood and valuable lessons.

At Home: S3E03 - Barry Hearn

Barry Hearn on peacocks, mistakes, importance of family and the future of sport.

At Home: S3E02 - Tracey Neville

Tracey Neville on her competitive family, netball career highs alongside personal lows.

At Home: S3E01- Jürgen Klopp

Jürgen Klopp on crossing the Berlin Wall in the 80s and his future hopes for Liverpool.

At Home: S2E11 - Nigel Owens

Nigel Owens on growing up in Wales, his sexuality, refereeing at the Rugby World Cup.

At Home: S2E10 - Kriss Akabusi

Colin Murray meets Kriss Akabusi to talk about life and becoming an Olympic medallist.

At Home: S2E09 - The Secret Footballer

Colin chats to The Secret Footballer, the anonymous purported Premier League player.

At Home: S2E08 - Bobby George

Colin Murray meets darts legend Bobby George, at the house that he built himself.

At Home: S2E07 - Tanni Grey-Thompson

Colin Murray meets 11 time Paralympic gold medallist Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson.

At Home: S2E06 - John Barnes

Colin visits the Wirral home of Watford, Liverpool and England legend John Barnes.

At Home: S2E05 - Steve McClaren

Steve McClaren on being England manager, his time in Holland, and infuriating Sir Alex.

At Home: S2E04 - Paula Radcliffe

Colin travels to the south of France to visit the home of Paula Radcliffe.

At Home: S2E03 - Jonathan Rea

Colin travels to the Isle of Man to visit World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea.

At Home: S2E02 - Stuart Pearce

Colin Murray visits England football legend Stuart ‘Psycho’ Pearce at his house.

At Home: S2E01 - Andrew 'Beef' Johnston

Colin chats to one of golf’s most colourful characters… Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston.

At Home: S1E16 - Tony Bellew

Colin heads to Tony Bellew's Merseyside home to talk boxing, family, football and houses!

At Home: S1E15 - Kumar Sangakkara

Colin meets one of the world's greatest cricketers: Kumar Sangakkara.

At Home: S1E14 - Ossie Ardiles

Spurs and Argentina legend Ossie Ardiles on his career, THAT film, THAT song - and chess!

At Home: S1E13 - Carl Frampton

Former two-weight world champion Carl Frampton on his career, his success...and fish pie.

At Home: S1E12 - Luther Blissett

Watford legend Luther Blissett talks to Colin about life on and off the pitch.

At Home: S01E11 - Keith Gillespie

The former Man United, Newcastle United and N Ireland footballer joins Colin at home.

At Home: S1E10 - Nicola Adams

The first woman to ever win boxing Olympic gold Nicola Adams joins Colin at home.

Series 1 Episode 9: Adam Peaty

Colin Murray gets to know the real Adam Peaty beyond the gold medals and world records.

At Home: S1E08 - Ian Wright

Arsenal and Crystal Palace legend Ian Wright pops round to Colin's for a cup of tea.

At Home: S1E07 - Jimmy White

Jimmy 'The Whirlwind' White talks to Colin about cues, dog-napping and testicular cancer.

At Home: S1E06 - Michael Carrick

In a rare interview Manchester United's Michael Carrick opens his doors to Colin Murray.

At Home: S1E05 - Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh

Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh on Rio 2016, and balancing publicand private life.

At Home: S1E04 - Asmir Begović

Chelsea's Asmir Begović on his life, including growing up in a displaced Bosnian family,

At Home: S1E03 - Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker invites Colin to his house to talk about England, social media and snooker.

At Home: S1E02 - Dan Hardy

UFC trailblazer Dan Hardy on living with Shaolin Monks, school bullying and fine art...

At Home: S1E01 - Jamie Carragher

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher joins Colin Murray to discuss his life and career.