“HELLO, public!”

An extraordinary conversation with one of the most versatile, brilliant, and fiercely independent forces in British music history. Mike Batt, LVO is offering up his five guests this week on the pod, bringing his five-time Ivor Novello Award-winning singer-songwriter, conductor, and producer FIVE-DECADE career to bear on all things ‘fantasy dinner’ - one decade for each guest. Mike's melodies are woven directly into the fabric of global pop culture, from Katy Melua ('Closest Thing to Crazy’), through Art Garfunkel (‘Bright Eyes’), right back to the British establishment that is…The Wombles (‘Remember you’re a…’).

Now he’s back in the classical music fray with a moving and timely new work, The Ukraine Symphony recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra. In the course of the episode, Tim Lihoreau touches on SO much - not least upping sticks and sailing around the world just as success struck AND…exactly what it was that Sir Paul McCartney said to him, that time! But will he take The Gatecrasher, chosen for him by Tim?

Find out by listening to the full fabulous episode Global Player.

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“This is a RIDICULOUS podcast!”

The nation’s favourite gardener launches Season 6 of the pod. Legendary horticulturalist Monty Don chooses his 5 fantasy dinner guests. Along the way he talks jewellery design, taking his top off and curtains made out of trousers. So it’s all to play for. Tim Lihoreau discusses who’s sitting where and, of course, whether The Gatecrasher makes it through the door.

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“I asked him..”Did he know kangaroos can’t fart?…"”

On the pod this week, the one and only Chesney Hawkes. The pop and rock legend chooses his ideal dinner party line up this week on Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?. It’s an eclectic and at times moving list where friends rub shoulders with presidents and music… is everywhere. Join Tim Lihoreau to see if he can get his Gatecrasher on the list, too.

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“Aged steaks. And I’m next to Tom Hiddleston”

On the pod this week, two legends in one. If you’ve been to the theatre in the last 15 years, chances are you’ve experienced one of the works of Ben and Max Ringham. Waiting for Godot on Broadway, Inter Alia at the National, Cyrano in the West End: just the tip of the iceberg.

They are the recipients of 5 Olivier Nominations, two Tony noms and so much more more. This week on Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?, they’re picking their fantasy dinner line up. Join Tim Lihoreau to see if he can get his Gatecrasher on the list, too.

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‘Hello, Jim.

Nice to see you….

Ernesto, SIT DOWN!'

LEGEND ALERT, LEGEND ALERT. Original Evita ‘Che’ and Rock On superstar, David Essex is in the studio this week. He has chosen 5 unique fantasy dinner guests and so Tim Lihoreau discusses who’s invited, who’s sitting where and the whys and wherefores of the fabulous line-up. Along the way, they talk Krays, the pros and cons of black polo necks and the most UNLIKLEY Che understudy ever.

From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial— who will receive an invite? And will David accept The Gatecrasher, chosen by Tim? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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“I’m happy here on earth. On land!”

Olympic swimming legend Ellie Simmonds joins the podcast to choose her 5 fantasy dinner guests. And in a first for the pod, all her guests are alive and kicking and could show up at any moment.

Ellie and host Tim Lihoreau discuss dancing, spaceships and, of course, dogs! But will she allow The Gatecrasher to stay?

Listen to the the entire championship episode to find out. Follow on Instagram: @classicfm, @timlihoreau, @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

“This lady’s not for turning EITHER!”

She is one of the great comedians of our time; she is a formidable traveller; and she has a unique relationship with ‘Helen Mirren’. Susan Calman is our vip choosing her five fantasy dinner guests. In the course of the episode, Tim Lihoreau touches on horror, conspiracy and what it is that makes Susan feel like a Queen! But will she take The Gatecrasher, chosen for her by Tim? Find out by listening to the full fabulous episode Global Player.

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‘She hasn’t invited me round yet!”

One of the Magic Circle’s most lauded magicians is in the studio this week. James Phelan, magic royalty, is pulling his five unique guests out of the hat for inclusion in his fantasy dinner party. Tim Lihoreau discusses who’s invited, who’s sitting where and the whys and wherefores of the fabulous line-up. Along the way, they talk Uncle Paul Daniels, Auntie Debbie McGee, Amanda Holden…and how to predict the National Lottery numbers!!

From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial— who will receive an invite? And will James accept The Gatecrasher, chosen by Tim? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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