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Experience is Everything

Experience is Everything

By: Saga Group
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Summary

 Some moments change you. Some experiences turn you into a smarter, or more thoughtful, or tougher person. They build your resilience, your sense of humour and your empathy too. In Experience is Everything, the nation's favourite lexicographer and media personality Susie Dent talks to household names to find out what they’ve learned over their extraordinary lifetimes. In enthralling conversations with actors, comedians, athletes, musicians and celebrities we’ll discover the most surprising, comical and moving moments that made them who they are today… because there’s no substitute for experience.© Saga Group Ltd / Podmasters 2026 Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Johnny Ball’s greatest stories – From Ringo Starr to Queen Elizabeth II

    Johnny Ball’s greatest stories – From Ringo Starr to Queen Elizabeth II
    Apr 28 2026
    NEW SERIES: Award-winning presenter and Countdown lexicographer Susie Dent discovers life lessons from living legends. Johnny Ball has been in the entertainment industry for more than 60 years, from his days as a Butlins Redcoat to becoming one of the UK’s most beloved children’s TV presenters. He single-handedly made maths and science exciting for so many, turning educational television into an absolute must-watch. In this episode of Experience is Everything, Johnny talks to Susie about how he got the gig presenting hit children’s TV show Play School; what happened when he told the Duke of Edinburgh he had a crush on Queen Elizabeth IIl; and how he told The Beatles ‘there’s no money in n roll’. Saga Insurance exclusively designed for people over 50. When experience matters, choose Saga. Search Saga Insurance today. www.saga.co.uk/insurance Find Experience is Everything every two weeks on your favourite podcast platform. YouTube: @EIEpod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584091016049# Instagram: eiepod TikTok: eiepod Experience is Everything is a Podmasters production for Saga. saga.co.uk podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Jane Horrocks on Absolutely Fabulous and finding a purpose in life

    Jane Horrocks on Absolutely Fabulous and finding a purpose in life
    Apr 14 2026
    NEW SERIES: Award-winning Radio 4 broadcaster and Daily Mail columnist Jenni Murray discovers life lessons from living legends. Jane Horrocks has one of the most recognisable voices in entertainment. Known for her strong Lancashire accent, she became a household name after being offered the role of the quirky Bubble in Absolutely Fabulous, and amazed us all with her ability to impersonate the greatest singers in the world in Little Voice. In this episode of Experience is Everything, Jane talks to Jenni about the moment she fell in love with acting; the support she has received from acting legends such as Alan Rickman; how her distinctive voice has become part of her personality; and how to find a purpose in life once your children have left home. • This podcast is brought to you by Saga Money - the personal finance experts for people over 50. Whether you want to save invest, review your will, release equity or get a mortgage, just go to⁠ Saga Money⁠: https://www.saga.co.uk/money Find Experience is Everything every two weeks on your favourite podcast platform. YouTube: @EIEpod https://www.youtube.com/@eiepod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584091016049# Instagram: eiepod https://www.instagram.com/eiepod TikTok: eiepod https://www.tiktok.com/@eiepod Experience is Everything is a Podmasters production for Saga. saga.co.uk podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Paul Lewis – “My cautiousness cost me money!”

    Paul Lewis – “My cautiousness cost me money!”
    Mar 31 2026
    The whole Saga team and family is deeply saddened by the passing of Dame Jenni Murray, who had been the wonderful host of this podcast. This episode is one of two last interviews she had recorded with us, and with the permission of her family we are releasing them – as we believe Jenni would’ve wanted both to be seen and enjoyed by the public. In the first of these, Jenni spoke with award-winning financial journalist and Saga columnist Paul Lewis, who has been advising us on what to do with our money for more than 40 years. He’s hosted Radio 4’s Moneybox programme since 2000 and is the author of six books. In this episode, Paul told Jenni that having a career as a financial journalist was not on the cards; the greatest lessons he has learnt about money; why we need to start spending our money; and the weirdest place he has been recognised. It’s a fascinating episode, and Jenni brings out insights throughout with her signature warmth and curiousness. • Presented to you by Saga Boutique River Cruises. Sail away with so much included in the price. 2026 season on sale now, browse the full collection here. Find Experience is Everything every two weeks on your favourite podcast platform. YouTube Facebook Instagram TikTok Experience is Everything is a Podmasters production for Saga. saga.co.uk podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
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