Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did – Details, episodes & analysis

Genevieve's on her summer holibobs, so the usual trip down memory lane is paused for two weeks - but in the meantime, there's a fourth birthday to celebrate!     

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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.   

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

Brentley joins Genevieve to reminisce about starring in '90s US teen musical sitcom California Dreams.     

He reveals some of the famous faces he beat to land the role of Matt Garrison, talks about the enduring popularity of the show's songs and explains why he struggled to accept his role as a Saturday morning teen heart-throb.     

Brentley also discusses the reasons behind why he left the show in unhappy circumstances after two seasons - and how he came to make peace with his decision.     

He explains how he turned to music and how despite facing several unlucky setbacks, he persevered with his passion and has finally released a collection of songs in an album almost 30 years in the making.     

Plus he talks about reuniting with the California Dreams Band, reveals a tricky encounter with Mickey Rourke and spills the beans on his day at Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's wedding!     

*Please note this episode contains one instance of swearing*    

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Brentley's album, At The Ready, is out now. You can find out more information at brentleygore.com     

You can also find out when the California Dreams Band are playing in a town near you at californiadreamsband.com

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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.   

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

Deniece joins Genevieve to reminisce about her rise to fame in the '80s alongside her siblings in smash hit pop group Five Star.     

She talks about growing up in the public eye as a teenager, massive shoulder pads, making history winning a Brit Award and the infamous Going Live! phone-in incident.     

Deniece also opens up about the backlash the group faced after letting cameras into their mansion home and why the family moved to California to escape the press.     

Plus she talks about how she's forged her own varied path outside of Five Star, her "Denaissance" and her new Chrismas single.     

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Santa Claus is Coming is out now - you can buy or stream it in all the usual places.     

You can also check out Deniece’s website for upcoming tour dates - deniecepearsonofficial.com.     

Follow Deniece on X @DeniecePearson and on Instagram @msdeniecepearson     

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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.   

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

Santa Claus is Coming courtesy of Deniece Pearson.

Omri joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame first in Dallas and then cult mystery Eerie Indiana.     

He chats about Larry Hagman, preserving himself in tupperware (who could forget THAT episode!) and explains why Eerie was the most fun set he's worked on.     

Omri also reveals how he feels about seeing his 15-year-old self on TV every day every October thanks to the love of Hocus Pocus and setting up fan events in Salem.     

He explains why he decided to quit acting in his late teens and disappear from public view, talks about going to cosmetology school to train as a hairdresser - and why the job wasn't what he thought it would be.     

Plus he talks about his passion for cultivating cannabis over the past 20 years and the challenges he's faced running a business in the industry.     

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You can find out more about The Mary Danksters and pick up some merch at themarydanksters.store - and you can find Omri on Instagram at @dankster_omz.     

If you’re in the mood to rewatch Eerie Indiana, you can stream it free on Amazon’s Freevee (US only at time of publishing).     

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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.   

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

Aled joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and explains how he came to sing Walking in the Air, famously associated with the classic 1982 animation The Snowman.     

He chats about having to deal with constant press speculation and predictions as to when his voice would break and end his career, turning down Johnny Carson and the Queen Mother - and reveals how he ended up in Bob Geldof and Paula Yates's official wedding photos.     

Aled also explains why he was relieved to retire his boy soprano career at 16, the pressure of starting an adult singing career and how he has Songs of Praise to thank for relaunching it.     

Plus he relives his part in the infamous Royal It's A Knockout tournament, rubbishes claims his award-winning actress daughter Emilia is a nepo baby and chats about the latest album in his One Voice series, which sees him duet with his younger self.     

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Aled’s latest album One Voice - Full Circle is out now and the Full Circle tour runs from March - November 2024.  More information and dates can be found on Aled's website - officialaledjones.com.     

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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.   

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

Bright Eyes courtesy of Decca/Universal Music.

Paul joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and the success of his debut smash hit album, No Parlez.     

He talks about having to persuade his record company to release his number one hit, Whenever I Lay My Hat, becoming a heart-throb and crimping his hair... (it was the 80s!).     

Paul also reveals why David Bowie stepped in for him at Live Aid, why he needed to step back from the music industry for a couple of years - and explains the perils of maracas.     

Plus he chats about celebrating the 30th anninversary of his Tex-Mex band, Los Pacaminos, with a new album and tour.     

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Paul and Los Pacaminos will be touring around the UK from November 2023 until March 2024, culminating with a London show at The Forge in Camden. See all the dates on their website - lospacaminos.com.     

More details about Paul's current Behind the Lens UK tour and his 2024 European dates can be found on his website - paul-young.com.     

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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.   

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

Nigel joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the cult 1980s British comedy The Young Ones.     

He explains the origins of his character Neil, how he got involved with Band Aid and recalls some of the dangerous stunts on the show - including the time he got injured by a giant chocolate eclair!     

Nigel also talks about leaving Neil behind, moving into theatre and musicals, and treats us to his Magic Roundabout voice.     

Plus he chats about writing one of the first parenting books for dads, shares some of his haikus and imagines a future world that has lost all our data after a digial meltdown in his new novel, Jeremiah Bourne in Time.     

**Please note there is some swearing in this episode     

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Win a signed copy of Jeremiah Bourne in Time! Go to celebritycatchup.com/win to enter.     

Nigel's latest novel, Jeremiah Bourne in Time is out now. You can find out more about the book and his poetry tour on his website - nigelplaner.co.uk     

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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.   

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

Yvette joins Genevieve to reminisce about her time presenting the iconic British children's TV show Blue Peter.

She recalls her disastrous audition, working with the famous Blue Peter pets, reveals the secrets behind "here's one I made earlier" and opens up about her difficult first year on the show which led her to initially resign. 

Yvette also explains why she decided to leave the show, how she and her husband Karl came up with their cult hit ghost hunting programme Most Haunted - and why she considers her TV presenting career is now over.

Plus she talks about starting her own record label, her passion for the paranormal and the latest novel in her young adult Ghost Hunter Chronicles series, The Witches of Pendle.

**Please note there is some swearing in this episode**

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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.   

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

Series 6 of Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did begins next week!  

Once again Genevieve be joined by a host of stars from much-loved TV, film and music of the 1980s to 2000s, to take you on a trip down memory lane and talk about how their lives unfolded after.  

Find out who the first guest will be and follow or subscribe now so you don't miss it!

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Produced and edited by Genevieve.  

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop  

Join Genevieve as she picks out some memorable celebrity guest moments from Season 5. 

Hear '80s pop legend Tiffany reminisce about storming the charts with her debut smash I Think We're Alone Now, as well as Eurovision greats Bucks Fizz (or The Fizz as they're now known) reveal which Tina Tuner hit they originally recorded.

'90s fans can hear from pop princesses B*Witched, Stuart Little star Jonathan Lipnicki and Rose McGowan, who talks us through her iconic death scene in Wes Craven horror Scream.

While '00s lovers can reminisce with Paul Potts, the first winner of Britain's Got Talent, and Andre Royo - who shares some brilliant stories from The Wire.

Plus Star Trek legend George Takei recalls his traumatic (but highly entertaining!) experience eating kangaroo penis - and hear the final broadcast interview from the godfather of TV talk shows, Jerry Springer.

**Please note there is some swearing in this episode**

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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.   

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop