What if? with Lorraine & Rosie

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  The Gynae Geek with Dr Anita Mitra 24.12.2025 47min

  Lorraine and Rosie are joined by Dr Anita Mitra – aka The Gynae Geek – for a warm, no-filter chat about female health. They dive into the realities of pregnancy, birth stories and recovery, and talk honestly about ovarian cysts, pain and when to push for answers, all with plenty of laughter and genuinely reassuring advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Faith is All You Need with Reverend Richard Coles 18.12.2025 47min

  This week, Lorraine and Rosie are joined by Reverend Richard Coles — broadcaster, writer, and all-round national treasure — for a joyful chat about belief, balance, and finding humour in the holiest of places. From pop stardom to the pulpit, Richard shares his take on life’s big questions with warmth, wit, and a surprising dose of mischief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The British Bloke with Geoff Norcott 11.12.2025 58min

  In this episode of What If? with Lorraine and Rosie, the duo sit down with comedian, writer, and commentator Geoff Norcott for a chat that’s as thought-provoking as it is funny. Together, they explore the big “what ifs” behind modern life — from politics and polarisation to parenting, free speech, and finding balance in an age of outrage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Dead Ringers with Jan Ravens 04.12.2025 1h

  This week on What If? , the brilliant Jan Ravens joins the conversation to explore the roads not taken, the surprising turns in her career, and the voices—both literal and metaphorical—that have shaped her story. From Dead Ringers impressions to unexpected life lessons, Jan shares warmth, wit, and wise reflections on reinvention, resilience, and the power of laughter. More details on the Dead Ringers 25th Anniversary Tour can be found here https://fieryentertainment.com/our-shows/dead-ringers-the-25th-anniversary-tour/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Nicest Man In the World with Michael Palin 27.11.2025 56min

  This week, Lorraine and Rosie are joined by legendary traveller, writer, and Monty Python star Michael Palin for an unforgettable conversation that journeys from comedy to the ends of the Earth.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Beyond the Horizon with Jo Hamilton 20.11.2025 54min

  This week, on What If? Lorraine and Rosie are joined by Jo Hamilton. Jo dives into her powerful and personal journey as a former sub-postmistress wrongly prosecuted in the Post Office Horizon IT scandal. Jo shares how she was accused of false accounting due to faulty Post Office software, the devastating impact on her life, and her relentless fight for justice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Sort Your Life Out with Dilly Carter 13.11.2025 1h 7min

  This week on What If? Lorraine and Rosie are joined by the Queen of Decluttering, Dilly Carter. Dilly discusses her search for her birth Mother in Sri Lanka and speaks honestly and openly on her journey with cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Feel Good with Joe Wicks 06.11.2025 43min

  This week, Lorraine, Rosie, and baby Billie are joined in the studio by The Body Coach himself, Joe Wicks!  Joe chats about the buzz around his new protein bar and his mission to get the government to shake up the nation’s food laws. Also, Lorraine's got a bone to pick... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Strictly showbiz with Ross King 30.10.2025 1h 4min

  On this episode of What If? Lorraine and Rosie sit down with showbiz legend and recent Strictly Come Dancing eliminee, Ross King! Ross chats about his ALMOST career as a professional footballer, his big move to LA, and of course we couldn't let him go without getting a bit of Strictly gossip... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Love is all around with Marti Pellow 23.10.2025 53min

  Our brand new season of What If? kicks off with a sweet (very) little mystery guest... It’s Rosie's gorgeous new baby, Billie! And if that wasn’t enough, we’re joined by the legendary Marti Pellow. The pop icon chats Wet Wet Wet superstardom, resilience and reinvention, plus why he still gets so excited by the stage. Plus Marti and Lorraine talks about their stints on The Masked Singer as Wolf and Owl, as well as last year's emotional charity single supporting the Change + Check campaign to raise awareness for breast cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Amy Dowden MBE 02.01.2025 55min

  Lorraine and Rosie are joined by the inspirational dancer, Amy Dowden MBE. This episode was recorded earlier in 2024 before Amy's Strictly journey. Amy discusses her early days in the Ballroom and also speaks openly about her breast cancer experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Paul Burrell 26.12.2024 1h 6min

  Lorraine and Rosie's guest this week is Paul Burrell, former butler to Diana, Princess of Wales. Paul discusses his time in the Royal household including his first meeting with a young Diana Spencer and winning over the Queen's Corgis with sausages from the staff canteen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Jojo Moyes 19.12.2024 51min

  The award winning author, screenwriter and journalist Jojo Moyes joins Lorraine and Rosie to chat about the "what if" moments in her life – including what it took to get published, nearly getting married at 17, and why she needed a baseball bat for her first job in London after school. Don't forget Jojo's course, Writing Love Stories with Jojo Moyes is out now on BBC Maestro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Mary Berry 12.12.2024 55min

  Lorraine and Rosie are back with some very special episodes of What If? This week, its a very special invite to visit the one and only Mary Berry. Mary provides some very gooey chocolate brownies for the recording which are devoured as she recalls growing up in Bath, her early jobs selling ovens, training at the Cordon Bleu and her move into television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Dr Hilary Jones 02.02.2023 34min

  Television's favourite GP, Dr Hilary Jones joined Lorraine and Rosie to discuss his journey into TV, becoming an author and helping rock stars with their ailments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Judi Love 26.01.2023 53min

  Comedian Judi Love joins Lorraine and Rosie to discuss her rise to famed the power of a good laugh! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Sir Lee Pearson CBE 19.01.2023 37min

  Lorraine and Rosie are joined by 14 times Paralympic Gold medalist, Sir Lee Pearson CBE. Sir Lee discusses life as a highly decorated Para equestrian, being allergic to horses, meeting Margaret Thatcher and becoming a dad. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion around the theme of suicide. Listener discretion is advised. If you feel this may affect you negatively, please choose another episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Professor Brian Cox 12.01.2023 50min

  This week Lorraine and Rosie are joined by Professor Brian Cox to discuss, black holes, gravity and pop success! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Sally Dynevor 05.01.2023 49min

  This week's guest is British actress, Sally Dynevor who is best known for her role as Sally Metcalfe in Coronation Street. Sally discusses her long career on the Cobbles as well as the time she was diagnosed with breast cancer at the same time as her on screen character. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Hannah Graf MBE 29.12.2022 37min

  Our guest this week is Hannah Graf MBE. In 2013 Hannah came out as a transgender woman and became one of the highest ranking transgender soldiers within the British Army. After meeting and marrying her husband, award-winning actor, director and writer, Jake, the couple have just welcomed their second daughter, Teddy into the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices