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Juliet Mayhew opens up her heart, her home and the truth about those Real Housewives of London rows
mardi 29 septembre 2026 • Durée 36:05
Real Housewives’ of London Juliet Mayhew opens up about life on and off camera, from her 20-year marriage to Anthony ‘Tiggy’ Mayhew to the reality-TV rows that require “crocodile hide”. She reveals why modern dating would terrify her, and how her ‘Shakesperian’ family keeps her grounded. Juliet also talks treatments, make-up, solo trips, her Aussie soul and British heart, and admits a Housewives finally is far scarier than performing on the WestEnd stage and why Portia the dog is the real queen at home….
In this candid conversation with Siobhan Wykes, Juliet shares the extraordinary story of how she first met her husband, why he knew she was “the one” long before they officially met, and how heartbreak with a former fiancé unexpectedly led her to lasting happiness. She reflects on the challenges of balancing family life with reality television, why her children always come first, and the advice that helped her survive the emotional rollercoaster of filming.
Juliet also reveals the three qualities she believes every successful relationship needs, why transparency is essential, and the dating red flags she’d tell every newly single woman to watch out for. She discusses life behind the scenes of The Real Housewives of London, watching herself back on television, coping with public confrontations, rebuilding friendships after filming, and why she’s learned not to explain herself when accusations fly.
The conversation also covers beauty treatments, confidence, career failures, travelling alone, her love of Australia and Britain, life as an actress before marriage, and why independence has helped keep her marriage strong. Plus, Juliet takes on the Suddenly Single Honesty Box, revealing everything from her guilty pleasures to her dream date, favourite parties and why she’d happily go to the theatre on her own. SS Juliet Mayhew SW EDIT.docx
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Chapters
00:00 Meet Real Housewife Juliet Mayhew 👋
01:05 Life off-camera: wife, mother and actress
03:20 The story behind “Tiggy” and their 20-year marriage ❤️
04:15 How Anthony knew Juliet was “the woman I’m gonna marry”
06:10 Heartbreak, rejection and finding each other 💔
09:35 From actress to wife and mother — finding her identity
11:20 Would modern dating terrify Juliet? Dating apps and red flags 📱
13:15 Trust, respect, chemistry and the secrets to lasting love
14:25 Watching Housewives back — and growing a “crocodile hide” 🐊
16:20 Housewives rows, accusations and behind-the-scenes tension
18:10 Amanda, friendship and navigating the group dynamics
19:35 Portia the dog: the real queen of the Mayhew household 🐶
21:15 Housewives dinners are scarier than performing with an orchestra
22:10 Failure, insecurity and becoming the best version of yourself
23:40 Beauty treatments, make-up and being camera-ready ✨
25:00 Being recognised everywhere from Paris to Selfridges
26:25 The Suddenly Single Honesty Box 🎲
29:10 Solo trips, independence and keeping marriage alive ✈️
31:15 The one thing women need when starting again ❤️
32:20 Aussie soul, British heart 🇦🇺🇬🇧
33:40 Goodbye Juliet — and what’s next
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From our TV screens to panto season fav, Sam Kane tells the truth about marriage to Linda Lusardi
mardi 22 septembre 2026 • Durée 35:19
He’s been married for 28 years to one of the most successful Page 3 girls of all time, Linda Lusardi. Now both actors and panto season favourites, Sam opens up about their marriage, before he is joined by his wife to set the record straight on love, life – and the reason for their firm belief in psychic mediums.
Sam reflects on growing up as the youngest of eight children in Liverpool, his early love of music, and the unlikely story of how his dad nearly became The Beatles’ driver. He shares how a packed audition at Pineapple Studios landed him his first musical role, before a successful career in Brookside, Coronation Street and Emmerdale.
He also reveals the heartbreaking moment his mother died while he and Linda were on honeymoon, why family has always come first, and how the couple first met during a pantomime that changed both of their lives.
The conversation turns to their remarkably strong marriage, why Sam believes no one ever really wins an argument, and the secret to staying happily together after nearly three decades. He also speaks candidly about playing controversial roles, the homophobic abuse he received after Brookside, and why taking on one of Coronation Street’s most notorious storylines was a risk worth taking.
In one of the episode’s most emotional moments, Sam relives the terrifying experience of nearly losing Linda to Covid. He describes believing she had died in hospital, the extraordinary nurse who reunited them, and why that experience strengthened their shared belief in spirituality, psychic medium June Field and the possibility of life beyond death.
Linda then joins the conversation for the Suddenly Single Honesty Box, where the couple reveal the secrets behind their enduring relationship, dating before apps, whether they’ve ever checked each other’s phones, their funniest dating disasters, favourite memories together, and why companionship becomes even more important than passion as the years go by.
They also chat about family life, starring in separate pantomimes, their talented son Jack’s success in Miss Saigon, and why, after 28 years together, they’re still each other’s favourite person.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Suddenly Single with Sam Kane 🎭
01:00 Growing up in Liverpool with seven siblings
02:10 Music, The Cavern Club & almost becoming a Beatle family 🎸
03:00 First auditions, musicals & breaking into showbusiness
03:40 Brookside, Linda Lusardi & an unforgettable honeymoon
05:10 How Sam and Linda first met in panto ❤️
06:20 Playing soap villains & handling public backlash
08:20 Why working together kept their family together
09:10 The secret to 28 years of marriage 💕
10:00 Should couples fight harder to save relationships?
11:20 The terrifying moment Sam thought Linda had died 💔
13:30 Psychic mediums, spirituality & life after death ✨
18:00 Chivalry, dating & modern relationships
19:40 The Suddenly Single Honesty Box 📦
21:30 Have they ever checked each other’s phones? 📱
23:20 Wedding day confessions & hilarious stories 😂
26:00 Passion or companionship?
27:00 Their best ever date ❤️
30:00 Panto season, family life & Jack in Miss Saigon 🎭
33:00 Final thoughts & goodbye 👋
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Real Housewives of London star Amanda Cronin talks dates, drugs, divorce & why glamour matters
mardi 15 septembre 2026 • Durée 38:39
With four weddings and four divorces under her belt, Real Housewives of London star Amanda Cronin is aiming to be the next Elizabeth Taylor. Here, she tells us about her life – from her own glamorous granny to her “disappointing” divorces, giving up booze, sleeping pills and Xanax, and finally finding her peace in the church, as well as why lunch is the better choice for a first date.
In this candid conversation with Siobhan Wykes, Amanda opens up about rebuilding her life after divorce, why she stepped away from relationships to discover who she was without a man, and the surprising role faith has played in her recovery. She shares the terrifying melanoma diagnosis that changed her outlook forever, her honest views on cosmetic surgery, Ozempic, ageing and why looking glamorous is about self-worth rather than vanity. Amanda also reveals why she’ll never use dating apps, what she really looks for in a man, her daughter’s brilliant first-date advice, behind-the-scenes stories from The Real Housewives of London, and why every woman should invest in herself before anyone else.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome – Meet Amanda Cronin
01:00 Four marriages, four divorces & reinventing herself 💔
03:00 Quitting alcohol, Xanax & sleeping pills 🍸
05:00 Finding faith after divorce
06:45 Modelling, cosmetic surgery & ageing confidently ✨
08:00 Ozempic, weight loss & changing her relationship with alcohol
10:50 Dating after divorce – why she’s never used dating apps ❤️
14:00 Where to actually meet men
15:20 Why glamour boosts confidence after heartbreak 💄
16:45 Walking, wellness & mental health 🌿
18:00 The melanoma diagnosis that changed everything
20:00 Her daughter’s brilliant first-date advice: choose lunch, not dinner ☀️
21:00 Behind the scenes of The Real Housewives of London 📺
23:30 Caviar, friendships & reality TV drama
25:20 Building her luxury skincare brand after divorce ✨
28:00 Why women should invest in themselves first 💪
30:45 The Suddenly Single Honesty Box – dating dealbreakers, who pays & the perfect man 😂
34:45 DJing, daily routine & quick-fire questions
37:00 Like & Subscribe 👍
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Journalist Andrew Pierce on Harry & Meghan, William, Elton John and other famous family fallouts
mardi 8 septembre 2026 • Durée 33:06
Elton John? He won’t act as a cash machine for Prince Harry or Liz Hurley. William? Apoplectic probably sums up his mood – not least because he’s fiercely protective of his wife. Joan Collins? Still a head turner. Feisty, fearless opinions from TV broadcaster and former Daily Mail columnist Andrew Pierce on royal relationships, celeb friendships, and what really goes on behind his own closed doors…In this episode of Suddenly Single, Andrew and Siobhan Wykes get into the latest twists in the Harry and Meghan saga – from their surprise return to Britain and the speculation over Harry’s US visa, to the reported fury of Prince William and the future of the Sussexes’ royal status.They discuss Harry’s court battles, Meghan’s rumoured move into The Gentlemen, their new life in Portugal and whether the couple are giving Britain one last chance. Andrew also shares his views on Camilla, Princess Anne, Diana and the ever-changing dynamics of the Royal Family.Away from the royals, Andrew reveals what it’s like holidaying with Dame Joan Collins, recalls an unforgettable encounter with Elton John, and talks about his forthcoming second book, which will continue his search for his birth father through DNA testing.And then there’s the personal stuff… Andrew lifts the lid on his 16-year relationship with Russell in the Suddenly Single Honesty Box – covering separate bedrooms, celebrity crushes, their wedding at The Ritz, and whether companionship beats passion.⏱ CHAPTERS00:00 Harry & Meghan return to Britain 👑01:00 Private jets, jam and publicity02:00 Harry’s visa and the drugs controversy 📄03:00 Why William is reportedly furious04:00 Diana, the Queen and family tensions 👑06:00 Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and royal titles07:00 Meghan and The Gentlemen 🎬08:00 Portugal, property and the Sussexes’ finances10:00 Is this Harry & Meghan’s last chance? 💔11:30 Andrew’s South of France escape with Joan Collins 🌴13:00 Elton John, celebrity parties and court costs14:30 Harry’s Daily Mail court case ⚖️16:00 Portugal and the future of the Royal Family17:30 Nature, nurture and Andrew’s search for his birth father 🧬23:30 Andrew’s new Finding Margaret book26:30 Andrew & Russell: 16 years together ❤️28:00 Separate bedrooms and the secrets of long relationships29:30 Roger Federer, The Ritz and their best day ever 🎾31:00 Passion or companionship?
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Bucks Fizz’s Jay Aston talks Winning Eurovision with Making Your Mind Up, Love & Life Lessons
mardi 1 septembre 2026 • Durée 36:20
Best known as the youngest member of Bucks Fizz, Jay Aston talks about her days in the band alongside Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and Bobby G, the infamous coach crash that changed all their lives, being single until her late 30s, believing The Land of Make Believe is a place we would all be happier to live in – and why she’s finally singing with Cheryl Baker again…
Jay was just 19 when Bucks Fizz won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1981 with Making Your Mind Up, complete with one of the most memorable costume reveals in Eurovision history. What followed was extraordinary: number-one singles, millions of records sold and international fame – but behind the smiles and sequins, life looked very different.
Jay tells Siobhan about the devastating 1984 coach crash that left bandmate Mike Nolan fighting for his life and ultimately contributed to her decision to walk away from Bucks Fizz. She reveals how, at just 23, she found herself caught up in 13 lawsuits, lost her home and discovered just how little money the band members were actually making from their huge record sales.
She also opens up about her life away from the spotlight: meeting her husband David in her 30s, his wonderfully low-key proposal, why their marriage has lasted and why romance for them can be as simple as walking the dogs or sitting together with a glass of wine.
Jay also speaks candidly about her 2018 mouth cancer diagnosis, the subtle warning sign on her tongue that eventually led to major surgery, and why the experience changed the way she thinks about health, ageing, Botox and cosmetic treatments.
Plus, Jay reveals how a phone call from Cheryl brought her back to The Fizz, whether her daughter might follow her into showbusiness, the £20 stage costume that almost launched a Topshop fashion career, and the piece of advice she has carried with her since childhood: take risks, because chances are you’ll never regret them.
And, of course, Jay takes on the Suddenly Single Honesty Box of Truth – from Eurovision versus Top of the Pops to her favourite Bucks Fizz song and the career moment she would most love to experience all over again.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introducing Jay Aston ✨
00:45 – The Audition That Changed Everything
03:05 – The Story Behind Those Famous Rip-Off Skirts 💃
04:35 – Bucks Fizz: From Eurovision to Global Success
06:05 – Dating as a Young Pop Star ❤️
06:50 – The Terrifying Bucks Fizz Coach Crash
08:15 – Why Jay Walked Away From the Band
10:05 – Finding Love Later in Life
11:10 – How Jay Met Her Husband David ❤️
13:15 – Will Jay’s Daughter Follow Her Into Music?
15:20 – Botox, Fillers and Growing Older
16:30 – Jay’s Mouth Cancer Diagnosis
18:00 – Losing Part of Her Tongue to Cancer
19:35 – The Phone Call That Brought Jay Back to The Fizz
22:00 – The Truth About Why Jay Left Bucks Fizz
23:05 – How Little Bucks Fizz Actually Earned 😲
25:25 – The Suddenly Single Honesty Box 📦
28:00 – The £20 Outfit That Led to a Topshop Offer
32:00 – Jay’s Secret to a Lasting Marriage ❤️
34:15 – The Career Moment Jay Would Relive 🏆
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Loose Women’s Janet Street-Porter talks love, five marriages, Elton John & regretting nothing
mardi 25 août 2026 • Durée 40:36
Fearless newspaper editor, TV producer, and now the feistiest woman left on the Loose Women panel, Janet Street-Porter talks frankly about her five marriages, the seven-year itch, cheating regrets and why jealousy should never eat you up. She also hilariously admits she learnt nothing about relationships from her mum, who once told TV presenter Russell Harty, ‘I don’t know what TV people see in Janet!’
In this brilliantly candid episode of Suddenly Single, Janet Street-Porter looks back at the love, marriage, divorce and heartbreak that have shaped her extraordinary life. From marrying her first husband, photographer Tim Street-Porter, at just 20 to admitting her own infidelity and revealing why she believes she saved the best husband until last, Janet holds very little back.
The Loose Women star also talks about putting her career before relationships, why she never wanted children, her complicated relationship with her mother, and the tragic circumstances surrounding the breakdown of one of her marriages. She shares her refreshingly practical attitude towards ex-husbands, jealousy, anger and moving on after a relationship ends.
Janet also reveals why she has never tried dating apps, how she met her current husband Peter, what she really thinks about separate bedrooms, and why curiosity and independence have kept her moving forward throughout her life.
Plus, there are stories from Janet’s incredible career in British television, newspapers and magazines, her love of London, art and opera, her Off the Leash tour and even a fabulous endorsement from Elton John: “The bitch is back!”
And stay to the end as Janet takes on the Suddenly Single Honesty Box, answering quick-fire questions about passion, kissing, snoring, saying sorry, checking a partner’s phone and the realities of long-term relationships.
Suddenly Single is the podcast about starting again after love, heartbreak and divorce, featuring honest conversations with famous faces about relationships, dating, break-ups and finding happiness again.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Meet Janet Street-Porter 👋
00:15 - Five Marriages 💍
01:21 - Dumping Her Fiancé
02:24 - Affairs & Regrets 💔
03:19 - The Party Years 🥂
03:59 - Growing Up Bolshy
04:57 - London & Soho
05:39 - When the Dog Comes First 🐶
06:33 - Best Husband Last? ❤️
07:23 - Fear of Being Alone
08:08 - Career Comes First 💼
08:52 - Janet’s Daily Rituals
09:44 - Self-Help Is Rubbish! 🙄
10:47 - Boxing & Keeping Fit
11:27 - Marriage & Tragic Loss 💔
12:45 - Affairs & Heartbreak
13:56 - Don’t Let Jealousy Win 👊
15:02 - Janet & Her Mum
16:04 - Why She Never Had Kids
16:47 - Friendship Matters ❤️
17:34 - “The Bitch Is Back!” 🔥
18:29 - Ageing Her Way
19:16 - Growing Up in the ’50s
20:00 - Advice to Her 19-Year-Old Self 💡
21:05 - Are Screens Making Us Lonely? 📱
21:37 - Dating Apps? No Thanks!
22:36 - Janet’s Love of Opera
23:55 - The Honesty Box! ❤️🔥
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Remembering Ann Widdecombe: In Her Own Words
mardi 18 août 2026 • Durée 18:08
Following the tragic death of Ann Widdecombe, we wanted to revisit one of our favourite conversations with her and remember the woman we were lucky enough to know.
Ann was unmistakably herself: fiercely independent, formidable, funny and never afraid to say exactly what she thought. She became a much-loved columnist for Best, bringing her razor-sharp wit and wonderfully dry sense of humour to everything she wrote.
In this conversation, Ann reflects on a life lived firmly on her own terms. She talks about why she never regretted being single, the companionship of her beloved cat Aloysius, the faith that shaped her life, caring for her mother, and some of the more unexpected adventures that came her way – from Strictly Come Dancing with Anton Du Beke to Celebrity Big Brother.
There are stories here that make us smile, and moments that feel especially poignant now.
So this week, we’re remembering Ann as we knew her: strong, funny, forthright and completely unforgettable.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Remembering Ann Widdecombe
02:05 Why Ann never regretted being single
02:50 Life with her beloved cat Aloysius
03:35 Ann’s surprising connection to a goat sanctuary
04:15 The animal charity close to her heart
06:34 The importance of faith in Ann’s life
07:35 Is faith a comfort in times of loneliness?
08:20 Behind the scenes of Strictly Come Dancing
09:08 The story of Ann’s famous yellow “Big Bird” dress
10:12 Why she finally said yes to Celebrity Big Brother
11:44 Caring for her mother in later life
12:37 Ann on the importance of family
13:25 Why she believed in multigenerational living
14:10 Ann’s thoughts on modern-day stress
15:49 Growing older and the kindness of strangers
16:12 What Ann wished people understood about her
16:23 Remembering a strong and remarkable woman
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100 episodes of Suddenly Single: Royal revelations, plus heartbreaking & hilarious celeb admissions
mardi 11 août 2026 • Durée 41:39
From candid royal revelations about Princess Diana’s marriage and why Harry and Meghan have been ‘bitchy’, courtesy of our royal insiders, to celebs speaking from the heart about how life can fall apart when your hubby says he’s gay or is having an affair.
Not to mention Katie Price – the Pricey – on why, when it comes to her love life, much of it has been ‘not normal’…
From candid royal revelations about Princess Diana’s marriage and why Harry and Meghan have been ‘bitchy’, courtesy of our royal insiders, to celebs speaking from the heart about how life can fall apart when your hubby says he’s gay or is having an affair.Not to mention Katie Price – the Pricey – on why, when it comes to her love life, much of it has been ‘not normal’…
CHAPTERS
00:00 🎉 Celebrating 100 Episodes of Suddenly Single!
00:05 👑 Amazing Royal Revelations
00:18 Ken Wharfe: Diana Confronts Charles & Camilla 😱
04:44 Paul Burrell: William & Harry’s Private Diana Meeting 👑
11:00 Lady C: Harry & Meghan Have Been ‘Trashy and Bitchy’ 🔥
11:55 ❤️ Guests Who Spoke From the Heart
12:04 Sulvinder Samra: When Your Husband Comes Out as Gay
18:28 Liz Jones: Discovering Her Husband’s Affairs 😳
19:43 Lady C Reveals Her Affair With Larry Lamb 🔥
20:39 Nadia Sawalha: The Ultimatum That Changed Everything
25:28 😂 Hilarious Dating Disasters
25:36 Vanessa Feltz’s Disastrous Date in Front of Liz Hurley 🤦♀️
30:04 Penny Smith: Why You Should Just Say YES! 🥂
32:46 Katie Price: ‘I’ve Never Had a Man Take Care of Me’ 👀
34:02 💪 How to Survive Being Suddenly Single
34:10 Anthea Turner: The Best Revenge After a Break-Up
37:13 Carol McGiffin: ‘I Quite Like Being Single!’ 🙌
38:00 😂 Our Funniest Moments & Outtakes
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David Bowie’s ex talks bad boys, singles clubs, and what makes most men attractive...
mardi 4 août 2026 • Durée 30:40
She slept with David Bowie, dated Elizabeth Taylor’s son Michael Wilding, was married to Only Fools and Horses star John Challis, and now actress, singer and local Surrey matchmaker Debbie Arnold talks openly about having her heart broken at 71, the life lessons it’s taught her, why she’s always preferred bad boys, and why humour is the sexiest thing when it comes to chemistry.
In one of her most honest conversations yet, Debbie reveals how finding love later in life gave her hope again, only for it to end suddenly, leaving her determined to understand why. She opens up about avoidant attachment, self-respect after heartbreak, and the psychology she’s immersed herself in since the relationship ended.
Siobhan and Debbie also discuss whether dating apps have ruined modern romance, why meeting people in real life still matters, whether good men have disappeared, and why Debbie believes helping others find love through her Suddenly Single Surrey club is helping her heal too.
Along the way, Debbie shares stories about meeting David Bowie as a teenager, dating Michael Wilding, her memories of John Challis, and why, despite everything she’s been through, she still believes it’s never too late to fall in love.
Plus, another hilarious round of the Suddenly Single Honesty Box, where Debbie reveals whether she’d choose a bad boy with chemistry over a sensible man with stability, admits the lengths actors will go to for a free meal, and shares what she’s learned about living in the present after heartbreak.
Whether you’re single, dating, divorced or simply fascinated by relationships, this episode is packed with warmth, honesty, laughter and plenty of life lessons.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome back, Debbie Arnold
01:00 Finding love at 70… then losing it 💔
02:00 What is an avoidant partner?
05:20 Self-respect after heartbreak
08:40 Psychology, healing and starting over
11:20 Why Debbie started Suddenly Single Surrey ❤️
13:45 Dating apps vs real-life chemistry
15:35 Where have all the good men gone?
18:35 Do older men let themselves go?
19:50 Why humour is the sexiest quality 😂
21:50 Debbie’s untold David Bowie story ⭐
24:00 The Suddenly Single Honesty Box 📦
27:20 Living in the present after heartbreak
28:50 Debbie’s advice for anyone starting again 🌱
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Live & Kicking’s Sarah Cawood talks Bridget Jones-style dates, Sarah Cox & 'face-smashing' Declan Donnelly
mardi 28 juillet 2026 • Durée 32:35
She’s still hilariously good fun, but the star of the naughty Noughties, Live & Kicking’s Sarah Cawood, reveals some of her early dating disasters. She insists she was more of a ‘buying the white dress after the first kiss’ Bridget Jones kind of girl than the Sara Cox-style ladette we all thought she was. But that didn’t stop her ‘face-smashing’ both Declan Donnelly and a guest at Holly Willoughby’s wedding. Ah, to be young again…
In this warm, funny and honest conversation with Siobhan Wykes, Sarah looks back on the wild days of 90s and 00s television, the parties, the dating disasters and the relationships that shaped her life. She shares the real story behind the infamous Declan Donnelly kiss, talks about life alongside the ladette generation, and explains why she was always a hopeless romantic beneath the party-girl image.
Sarah also opens up about the heartbreak of television moving on without her, finding lasting love with her husband Andy, becoming a mum later in life, and the life-changing health battles that followed, including sepsis, breast cancer and navigating menopause without HRT.
As always, Sarah finishes by taking on the Suddenly Single Honesty Box, revealing her biggest dating red flags, love language, relationship deal-breakers and why banter beats beauty every time.
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00:00 Welcome – Sarah Cawood joins Suddenly Single 🎙️
01:35 Life as one of the biggest TV presenters of the 90s 📺
04:10 The infamous Declan Donnelly kiss story 😳
08:15 Holly Willoughby’s wedding & Bridget Jones dating moments 💋
10:45 Sarah’s new Substack and reading her teenage diaries 📖
13:00 Dating Blue Tones guitarist Adam Devlin 🎸
16:20 Why women leave relationships differently to men 💔
18:40 The “last f***” candle and dating after divorce 🕯️
21:15 When TV stopped calling – losing a presenting career 🎬
26:10 Meeting husband Andy and finding love later in life ❤️
30:00 Why Sarah never posed for lads’ magazines 👙
34:00 Perimenopause, Irregular Bitches & losing herself 🌸
37:30 Breast cancer diagnosis and surgical menopause 🎗️
42:15 Nearly dying from sepsis after a bowel obstruction 🚑
46:00 Gratitude, marriage and appreciating the little things 🥰
49:00 Suddenly Single Honesty Box of Truth 📦
58:45 Final thoughts and what Sarah has learned about love 💖00:00 Welcome – Sarah Cawood joins Suddenly Single 🎙️
01:35 Life as one of the biggest TV presenters of the 90s 📺
04:10 The infamous Declan Donnelly kiss story 😳
08:15 Holly Willoughby’s wedding & Bridget Jones dating moments 💋
10:45 Sarah’s new Substack and reading her teenage diaries 📖
13:00 Dating Blue Tones guitarist Adam Devlin 🎸
16:20 Why women leave relationships differently to men 💔
18:40 The “last f***” candle and dating after divorce 🕯️
21:15 When TV stopped calling – losing a presenting career 🎬
26:10 Meeting husband Andy and finding love later in life ❤️
30:00 Why Sarah never posed for lads’ magazines 👙
34:00 Perimenopause, Irregular Bitches & losing herself 🌸
37:30 Breast cancer diagnosis and surgical menopause 🎗️
42:15 Nearly dying from sepsis after a bowel obstruction 🚑
46:00 Gratitude, marriage and appreciating the little things 🥰
49:00 Suddenly Single Honesty Box of Truth 📦
58:45 Final thoughts and what Sarah has learned about love 💖
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