BBC Radio Podcasts from The Leisure Society with Gemma Cairney

The Leisure Society with Gemma Cairney

Kathy Burke

Gemma joins Kathy Burke round at her house to talk about her love of television.

Bonnie Greer at the British Museum

Gemma Cairney joins Bonnie Greer at one of her favourite places, the British Museum.

Ben Watt birdwatching

Gemma joins musician Ben Watt for a spot of birdwatching

Zawe Ashton on shopping

Actress Zawe Ashton chats about spending her leisure time shopping in retail parks.

Damon Albarn

Gemma Cairney joins Damon Albarn for a chat about travel and adventure at his studios.

Kristin Hersh on snakes

Throwing Muses frontwoman Kristin Hersh joins Gemma Cairney at the reptile house.

Sir Paul Smith on cycling

Gemma Cairney is joined by fashion designer Paul Smith to discuss his love of bicycles.

Santigold on interior design

Songwriter and record producer Santigold joins Gemma to talk about her hobbies.

Michael Stipe on photography

Gemma Cairney joins Michael Stipe to talk about his passion for photography.

Theresa from Warpaint on science

Theresa Wayman from Warpaint discusses how she discovered her love of science.

Jason from Sleaford Mods on weightlifting

Gemma Cairney joins Jason from Sleafords Mods in his gym in Nottingham.

Amazing Grace

Gemma Cairney goes for dinner with the iconic singer Grace Jones.

Laurie Vincent from Slaves

Laurie Vincent from Slaves.

Cosey Fanni Tutti from Throbbing Gristle

Cosey Fanni Tutti from Throbbing Gristle. First broadcast in 2018.

Kelley Deal

Kelley Deal from The Breeders.

Tracey Emin

Tracey Emin joins Gemma Cairney in Margate's mysterious Shell Grotto.

Goldie

Goldie discusses his passion for hot yoga after a session in a south London yoga studio.

Welcome to The Leisure Society

Gemma Cairney explores the hidden hobbies and passions of our cultural icons.