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Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'

Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'

By: Keep It Light Media / Travesty Media
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Life’s A Beach sees Alan giving Judith Chalmers and Michael Palin a run for their money as he invites a famous guest each week to discuss their favourite places in the world. Bursting with anecdotes, laidback chat and laugh out loud travel tales - if this podcast was a suitcase you’d have to sit on it. “My Life’s A Beach podcast is the escapism we ALL need right now. I sat down and chatted with some of my famous friends about everything travel. From caravanning in Rhyl to private jetting to the Maldives, my guests spill the beans on their holiday horrors and dream destinations. Let’s face it: we might not have the sun on our faces, but after a listen to this you’ll definitely have a smile” – ALAN CARRCopyright Keep It Light Media Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • S10 EP19: David Morrissey (Video Edition)

    S10 EP19: David Morrissey (Video Edition)
    Jun 5 2026
    David Morrissey joins Captain Carr for a hilarious and thought-provoking Life's A Beach flight. David talks about growing up in Liverpool, filming The Walking Dead, joining Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles films, his friendship with Alan Cumming, and the surprising downside of a luxury trip to the Maldives. They also discuss conspiracy theories, David's work with UNHCR, Refuge and The Felix Project, celebrity encounters with Daniel Craig and Monica Lewinsky, holiday romances, and why he'd rather explore a city than lie on a beach. Plus: Alan reveals his unexpectedly popular feet and accidentally invents a new hospitality concept. ✈️ Subscribe for new episodes every week. 00:00 Intro & David admires Alan's books 02:27 Favourite musicals & seeing Les Mis for the first time 03:33 New Channel 4 thriller Tiptoe 05:01 Russell T Davies, "woke" culture & misinformation 06:51 Conspiracy theories & Buzz Aldrin 08:41 Alan's celebrity feet rating 09:22 Liverpool's hidden gems & the Beatles tourism boom 12:00 Playing Paul McCartney's dad in the Beatles films 13:42 David's first holiday memories in North Wales 14:50 Alan's castle 16:38 Holiday romances 17:45 Celebrity encounters & Peter Fonda 19:38 Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz & Alan Cumming 20:23 Monica Lewinsky & public scrutiny 22:35 David's most extravagant holiday in the Maldives 24:39 UNHCR, refugee work & global crises 26:52 Stories of hope from David's charity work 28:29 Dream destinations & why David loves cities 29:50 Quick Fire Round 30:16 The Walking Dead & Daddy Issues 31:02 Tipping anxiety and landing the plane #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #DavidMorrissey #TheWalkingDead #TheBeatles #Tiptoe #RussellTDavies #AlanCumming #TravelPodcast #CelebrityInterview #Podcast #Liverpool #UNHCR #DaddyIssues #LifeIsABeachPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • S10 EP19: David Morrissey

    S10 EP19: David Morrissey
    May 31 2026
    Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the actor and filmmaker - David Morrissey. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@keepitlightmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • S10 EP18: Jane McDonald (Video Edition)

    S10 EP18: Jane McDonald (Video Edition)
    May 29 2026
    National treasure Jane McDonald boards Alan Air! Jane joins Captain Carr for a riotous trip through cruise ships, Nashville, Bridlington holidays, giant wedges, holiday romances and why her life permanently smells of bins. They chat about Jane’s new album Living the Dream, filming Pole to Pole, nearly missing flights in Venice, bungee jumping in New Zealand, and pork pies from Wakefield. Plus: BAFTAs, sea legs, big cruise ships, South American hunks and why Jane thinks she should’ve been a country singer all along. Don’t forget to like, subscribe and collect your emotional baggage from the carousel. 00:00 Jane McDonald boards Alan Air 00:48 Alan’s BAFTA nominations & Jane’s chart success 02:44 Jane’s arena tour & Nashville album 03:33 Recording at Blackbird Studio in Nashville 04:41 “I should’ve been a country singer all along” 05:52 Pole to Pole & extreme travel filming 07:08 South America, Rio & beautiful people 08:22 Sprinting through Venice airport in giant wedges 10:09 Cruise ships in Venice & travelling with Gok 11:06 Selling Wakefield as a holiday destination 13:12 Childhood holidays to Bridlington 14:46 Jane’s many holiday romances 15:31 The Jane McDonald Cruise gets chaotic 16:34 Why touring makes Jane happiest 18:19 “My life smells like a bin” 20:27 Bungee jumping in New Zealand 22:49 Street food, purple prawns & adventurous eating 24:17 Singing at the end of every travel show 26:06 Why there’s a cruise for everyone 27:56 Quick Fire Questions 29:36 Final descent on Alan Air #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #JaneMcDonald #Cruise #TravelPodcast #LivingTheDream #Channel5 #ComedyPodcast #NationalTreasure #HolidayRomance #Nashville #CruiseShip #Bridlington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
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The sheer joy and silliness and giggles of Alan and guests is brilliant and it’s so funny. Sometimes I’m laughing so much I swear my socks fly off!!! Seriously this is a wonderful podcast thank you Alan xx

Fabulous

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I love this podcast sooo much, I’ve learned a lot about the passengers found myself laughing out loud. Alan is just naturally funny 🥰🤣🤘

Very Funny!🥰

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This podcast is so entertaining and I love it as Alan is his best self aka chattyman! I started listening recently so there's a large back catalogue :-) So far the best guest has been Tom Allen, lol hilarious.

Alan is comfortable having a chat and asks the questions you want to know the answer to!

Reminded me how much I miss Alan and Mel from the radio.

Treat yourself to a truly uplifting experience. And who doesn't need some holiday escapism...and holiday ideas 🤣

Alan LOL chattyman ❤️

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Love this pod cast Alan is hilarious and has some amazing guests. I enjoyed every episode.

Great entertaining listen

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How I missed this during that horrible time.
This is just a joy to the ears, constant laughs.
Have to be careful while driving as I end up laughing so much, I terrify any passengers.

I was late to this joy!

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