Sliding Doors – Details, episodes & analysis

With our 100th episode nearly upon us, I have decided to delve into the archives and listen back to some of my favourite episodes from the past 3.5 years! Over the coming weeks we will re-release the Sliding Doors moments from some great guests and discuss some of my thoughts and feeling. You can also go back and listen to the full episodes anytime wherever you get your podcasts!

Sliding Doors 25 is a four-part series that delves into the iconic film’s backstory. Speaking with cast and crew about their very own ‘Sliding Doors’ moments alongside a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this iconic 90s movie classic, 25 years after its release. In the final episode of the series we take it back to our roots and delve into some amazing Sliding Doors Moments…..not only do we hear from the cast and crew but celeb fans Laura Whitmore, Steven Bartlett, Bradley Walsh and Rachel Stevens discuss their sliding doors moments and love of the film. And we reflect on the impact the film has made to our everyday culture, 25 years on!

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Episode Guests: Peter Howitt, John Hannah, Philippa Braithwaite, Jeanne Tripplehorn, John Smith, David Hirschfelder, Laura Whitmore, Steven Bartlett, Rachel Stevens, Bradley Walsh and Lucie Cave.

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With our 100th episode nearly upon us, I have decided to delve into the archives and listen back to some of my favourite episodes from the past 3.5 years! Over the coming weeks we will re-release the Sliding Doors moments from some great guests and discuss some of my thoughts and feeling. You can also go back and listen to the full episodes anytime wherever you get your podcasts!

Martin Kemp is an actor, musician and director, best known as the base guitarist in Spandau Ballet and for playing the role of Steve Owen in Eastenders. Spandau Ballet became one of the biggest bands of the 80s, touring the world and having huge success with songs such as 'True' and 'Gold.' Martin is equally known for his acting career staring in films such as 'The Krays' and playing Billy Flynn in the West End, as well as winning best male actor at the NTAs for his villainous role as Steve Owen. He has also written two books including one with Shirlie, his lovely wife of over 30 years, and success runs in the family with his son Roman and daughter Harley. Today he can be seen on our screen as a fan favourite on Celebrity Gogglebox and touring around the UK with his Back to the 80's DJ sets!

In this episode Martin opens up on his amazing life journey and all the stepping stone moments that have got him to where he is today, as well as some great stories and memories! We chat about his dreams and visualisations of being a pop star and the moment when that finally came true! Martin opens up about the traumatic time when he discovered his brain tumours and how being offered a role in Eastenders ultimately saved his life. He has a brilliant outlook on life and embracing the opportunities we are presented with. And when we really drill it down, if he hadn't have gone to drama club....would he be where he is today?

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Becky Excell is a five time Sunday Times best-selling author and Gluten-free Food Writer with a following of over 1 million on her social media channels and 1 million monthly views on her award-winning blog. Having been dubbed ‘the Queen of gluten-free’ by Nigella Lawson, Becky has been eating gluten-free for 15 years and writes recipes for numerous publications and has made various TV appearances, most recently on ITV's This Morning and baking at events including the BBC Good Food Show and Pub in the Park. She has won the Observer Food Monthly’s Best Food Personality award and the BBC Food Creator of the Year, to name a few. Her first 5 books all became instant bestsellers and her 6th book ‘Gluten Free Air Fryer’ has just been released.

In this episode Becky takes us through the journey she has had to become gluten free and she chats about how she comes up with her best selling recipes. Becky opens up about her battle with anorexia when she was younger and the life saving moment where everything changed for her. We discuss the Sliding Doors decision she made to quit her job and focus and on her blog....which paid off! And Becky delves into the brave decision she made to have a mastectomy when she found out she had the BRCA2 gene mutation.

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Guest: @beckyexcell

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Barbara Dickson OBE is a singer, songwriter and actress. She is a multi-million selling recording artist with an equally impressive Olivier Award winning acting career, seventeen Platinum & Gold albums and remains Scotland's biggest selling female singer of all time. Famous for her roles in Blood Brothers and Band of Gold, she is also best known for her 1985 single, 'I know him so well' recorded with Elaine Paige. Barbara has three grown up sons and lives in Edinburgh with her husband.

In this episode Barbara reflects on an early Sliding Doors decision to leave her job for a music gig - and how if she hadn't, would most definitely not be where she is today! We chat about her cautious nature and how taking chances in acting opened up the doors to her pop career. Barbara has always stayed true to herself throughout her career and has had some truly great 'what if' moments - including if she had not have taken her role in Blood Brothers, she would not have been married for 37 years!

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Guest: @barbara_dickson_official

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Lorraine Candy is the former Editor-in-Chief of Elle, Sunday Times Style and Cosmopolitan, an award-winning journalist, author and podcast host. She is now focussing full time on writing after just releasing her first book "101 things only mothers of teenage girls know." A keen advocate for women in their midlife, she is also the co-host of the chart-topping lifestyle podcast “Postcards from Midlife.” Originally from Cornwall, Lorraine is a keen open water swimmer, dog lover and mother of four!

In this episode Lorraine talks openly about her first ever front page byline and how this sliding doors moment was the key to opening up her extremely successful career in journalism. We chat about an amazing chain of events which led her to tackle one the hardest open water swims and turned out to be one of the best experiences of her life. If not for that....would there ever have been the podcast or a book? For motivation and inspiration, this episode will really challenge you to think big and when you do, those Sliding Doors moments and decisions will lead you to wherever you are meant to be!

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Guest: @lorrainecandy

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Dr Rupy is the founder of The Doctor's Kitchen, an NHS GP working in Emergency Medicine, and is also completing a masters in Nutritional Medicine. Rupy is often seen on our screens on shows such as This Morning and Saturday Kitchen and his aim is to inspire and educate everyone about the beauty of food and the medicinal effects of eating well. He creates healthy and delicious recipes using carefully selected ingredients, explaining the clinical research behind them. Rupy is a Sunday Times bestselling author with three cookbooks under his belt, a successful podcaster and TEDx Speaker.

In this episode Rupy speaks about his not so perfect journey into the medical world, and how failing his medical exams and interviews led him to study at his last choice university - which actually turned out to be the best choice. Rupy chats about how taking a chance for his GP training was one of his best decisions to date. We also touch on the incredible story of how he chose to not undergo surgery for his heart condition, but instead change his lifestyle - and what an impact that has made! This episode is not to be missed as it is full of those moments that really prove..'everything happens for a reason.'

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Guest: @doctors_Kitchen

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Deborah Joseph is the Editor in Chief of Glamour and has had over 20 years' experience in digital and print publishing. Her award-winning career has consisted of working for The Daily Mail, Conde Nast Brides and Easy Living. In her role at Glamour she has directed the brands content transition from a print to a digital first, beauty first brand that works 360 across print, social, video and experiential.

In this episode Deborah chats about how being made redundant in a previous job led to her pivoting her career, which ultimately led her to where she is today. She opens up about her fertility struggles, and the speaks candidly about her long journey with IVF and the incredible moment she found out she was pregnant naturally. We discuss the importance of female empowerment and how sometimes not following your gut can actually lead you on the right path!

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Guest: @Deborah_Joseph

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Arlene Phillips is a world-renowned Choreographer, Theatre Director and former judge on Strictly Come Dancing. She is a true showbiz legend, honoured as a CBE for her services to dance and charity. From creating the provocative dance group 'Hot Gossip' in the 1970's to working with stars from film, TV and theatre she really has done it all! Arlene is internationally recognised as a Choreographer and Director of some of the biggest selling West End and Broadway Musicals, as well as working with the likes of Whitney Houston and Elton John. She became a household name as an original judge on Strictly Come Dancing and Arlene is still going strong today, working in the world of theatre and looking after her lovely grandchildren.

In this episode Arlene discusses some incredible moments, where a passing comment or just playing a piece of music, really did change the course of her life. From literally having a baby on roller-skates to getting her big break from a babysitting job, we chat about it all! Arlene speaks about becoming a mother later in life, and what a positive impact it's made. We have a great gossip about all her pinch me moments and incredible life she has had so far.

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Guest: @arlenephillips

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Emma Forbes is a former TV and Radio presenter and became a household name on Saturday morning TV on shows Going Live and Live & Kicking. She went on to have a hugely successful career in radio and today lives in Long Island with her family. Emma has now turned her hand to wellbeing and has created her own lifestyle website, ByEmma. Her motivation is to create a platform that encompasses everything she loves in life, from fashion to food to health and wellbeing.

In this episode we hear all about how Emma turned down one of the biggest TV shows of the 90s, by following her gut and pushing herself to do what she wanted - and what a great decision that turned out to be! Emma opens up about her own struggles as well as how one moment can put your whole life in perspective. She has such a great passion for life and everything she does, including this episode of Sliding Doors!

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Guest: @emmaforbeslifestyle

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Rachel Stevens is best known as a former member of S Club 7. Alongside this she has also had her own successful solo career, was a finalist on Strictly Come Dancing and has starred on stage and screen. Today she focuses most of her time bringing it back to her roots and love of fashion. As well as inspiring us with her effortless style content and outfit picks, she is also a wife and mum to her two lovely daughters.

In this episode we chat all about how a chance meeting, in true Sliding Doors fashion, led to Rachel beginning her journey into the world of music - and what a journey it was! We discuss all things Sclub and how important it is to push yourself out of your comfort zone and throw your all into whatever you do in life. We look into her 'what if' scenarios and discuss what an important role relationships, learning from the people you meet, and balance play in our lives. Timing is everything, and this could not be more true when hearing all about Rachel's amazing Sliding Doors moments!

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Guest: @msrachelstevens

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