Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

“Excuse me… for sounding like a right old nobber!”

Fans of Downton Abbey are in for a treat as actor Tom Cullen joins host Tim Lihoreau for a thrilling and thoughtful conversation to reveal his five fantasy dinner party guests.

Currently wowing audiences in Channel Four’s nail-biting Trespasses, Tom Cullen share some wonderful stories from his glittering career. He takes Tim on an experience-led tour of his ‘famous five’ guests.  They can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial – all that’s guaranteed is they are made welcome. It’s a considered, eloquent and insi...

“Patsy and Edina…they made me gay!"

Having a blast on the cast this week is RuPaul legend, Celeb SAS veteran and unique drag queen Bimini Bon Boulash, joining host Tim Lihoreau for a full and frank conversation about their five fantasy dinner party guests.

The musician and icon chooses who they would want at their FANTASY dinner party — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial. Who will make the dinner table? Will they keep the wildcard “Gate-crasher”? And WHAT…is the dress code? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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"Harry went feral! We all watched it!"

Writer, media personality and former Royal butler, Paul Burrell joins host Tim Lihoreau for a fascinating conversation about his five fantasy dinner party guests.

Paul talks about his extraordinary relationship with the late Queen Elizabeth the Second while handing out the place cards to 5 fantasy guests who he would love to have around the table. And just how many of them…are Royal?

 From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will receive an invite? And will he allow t...

“I’m very sassy when I’m tired”

Having a blast on the cast this week is jazz singer and all-round diva legend, Ann Hampton Callaway, joining host Tim Lihoreau to riff the conversation about her five fantasy dinner party guests.

The singer, songwriter and actor talks musical heroines, drama influences and what’s in Barbra Streisand’s basement! 

Her guests range from iconic to even more iconic— living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make her dinner table? And will she keep the wildcard “Gate-crasher” ? You’ll have to listen to find out!<...

“I want Zeus out! He’s been doing my head in since he walked in!”

It’s a FIRST for the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? podcast. Tim Lihoreau has not one but TWO guests choosing their fantasy dinner guests. Legendary stand-up comedians and writers, Adam Riches and John Kearns are Tim Lihoreau’s VIPs, this week, sharing an anarchic hour of podcast pleasure.

How will they decide on their guest list? Will they agree? Along the way we find out about John and Adam’s mythical singing prowess, their heroes and their vague infatuation with...

“You look like you’re carrying around a DEAD GOOSE!”

Bewitching Tim Lihoreau in the pod studio this week is actor and musician Joey Batey, joining for a beguiling conversation about his ideal fantasy dinner party guests.

The star of the hit series The Witcher talks about his music, his writing and of course his acting; and his guests are all chosen with a very particular theme in mind. 

Prepare yourself for a heart-warming roll call of fabulous names — they can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial. Plus, will he welcome th...

“I used to grow my hair quite long. Hence…Tufty was born!”

Something mystical and magical for Halloween as magician and comedian Pete Firman who joins Tim Lihoreau for a revealing pod to conjure up five fantasy dinner party guests.

Pete is a magic megastar of Instagram and talks touring and magic heroes and more. He even sheds light on his relationship with maggots.  

 Discover his ‘famous five’ guests.  They can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial – all that’s guaranteed is they are made welcome. Plus, can we sneak in…a “Gate-cr...

“I spent a lot of time chasing Ian Lavender….He was always in his underpants."

Get between ears with a real legend. Punk princess and cult actress Toyah joins Tim Lihoreau for a unique and often eye-widening chat to reveal her five fantasy dinner party guests.

Star of classic film Quadrophenia and veteran of hits like I Wanna Be Free, the boss of ‘Toyah’s Wonderful World of Weird” takes us through her one-off list of just five people she wants around the dinner table. And is there an invite there for rock-legend husband Robert Fripp?

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“I’d be bricking it! I’d probably have gotten quite drunk!”

Getting the nod for the pod this week is the living legend Alexander Armstrong joining host Tim Lihoreau for a laid-back chat about his five fantasy dinner party guests.

Comedian, author, presenter, author and of course Pointless paladin, Alexander Armstrong hands out the placements to 5 fantasy guests who he can’t dine without – and what an unexpected bunch they are!

From the iconic to ironic — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the table? And will he allow the wildca...

Kickstarting season 4 of pod this week is the effervescent Oti Mabuse, joining host Tim Lihoreau for a fiery, sometimes spicy conversation about her five fantasy dinner party guests.

Dancer, choreographer, judge, author and champion, Oti hands out the place cards to 5 fantasy guests who she can’t dine without – and what an amazing bunch they are!

 From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the table? And will she allow the wildcard “Gate-crasher” to stay? Or maybe she’ll even go one better?? You’ll have to listen to f...

“Oh, no!... We’re in strip-lit squalor!”

Padding steadfastly into the podcast studio is Bafta-winning, multi-million best-selling author, TV writer and performer, Adam Kay.

He joins host Tim Lihoreau for a Season-finale conversation about his truly unique five fantasy dinner party guests.

From This is Going to Hurt, through to his Undoctored stand-up (best-selling show of the Edinburgh Fringe 2023) Adam’s career as a comedian, writer, and broadcaster is brought to bear on his idiosyncratic guestlist which will delight and inspire in equal measure.

 From the iconic to the very unexpected — living or dead, rea...

“The Krays… took them for a little ride!"

This week, we are improvising! The artistic director of the world’s most famous jazz club, Ronnie Scott's, joins Tim Lihoreau for an amazing dinner party line up and conversation about life and music.

Pianist, composer and creative tour de force James Pearson comes into the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? studios to talk music, jazz and East End visitors!

He takes Tim on a whirlwind tour with his ‘famous five’ guests.  They can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial – all that’s guarante...

“They are NINJA hydrangeas!”

Joining the pod this week is interior designer, author, former Den Dragon and all-round business genius Kelly Hoppen. She catches up with host Tim Lihoreau for a delightful conversation about her five fantasy dinner party guests.

The Queen of Taupe and designer-to-the-stars hands out polished placements to 5 unique guests, all invited for the dinner of a lifetime. And Kelly invites a genuinely wonderful quintet! 

From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the table? And will Kelly allow the wildcard “Gate...

“He told he couldn’t tell me about it… he’s got snipers!”

Season three continues with a banger on GWCTD? when chef Tom Kerridge joins host Tim Lihoreau for a fabulous conversation about his five fantasy dinner party guests.

Tom is the genius behind the Two Michelin Starred ‘Hand & Flowers” in Marlow – not to mention The Coach, and Kerridge’s Bar and Grill, and The Butchers Tap – everything he touches turns to gold. His guest list is inspiring and will surprise, delight, and cheer in equal measure.

From the iconic to the unexpected — living or...

”Judy Dench, Judy Dench, Judy Dench Dench Dench!”

This week it’s a great Britton! On the podcast this week is broadcaster and author Fern Britton, joining host Tim Lihoreau for a unique conversation about her five fantasy dinner party guests.

From This Morning to Ready Steady Cook through Strictly challenges and watercolour challenges, Fern sets a table for the quintet of uniquely-chosen guests who have inspired her so much they gain an invite to the GWCTD? studios.

From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will m...

“She makes me octopus stew!”

In the pod squad this week is lawyer and writer Philippe Sands KC, joining host Tim Lihoreau for a fascinating conversation about his five fantasy dinner party guests.

The specialist in international law and author of seventeen books hands out the placements to 5 unique guests all invited for the dinner of a lifetime - and Philippe invites a truly eclectic bunch. 

 From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the table? Philippe definitely takes Tim up on the ‘beloved or c...

“I basically shagged my way into a better postcode!”

It's a captivating, crazy comedian - JOSH JONES - who joins Tim Lihoreau for a swaggering, sweary chat to unveil his 5 fantasy dinner party guests.

You may know him from 8 out of 10 Cats, from Dancing on Ice or even from his many appearances at the Edinburgh festival. Now, discover his ‘famous five’ guests.  They can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial – all that’s guaranteed is they are made welcome. Plus, can we sneak in… a “Gate-crasher”? You’ll have to listen to find out! 

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“She’s a very difficult dog to keep on the porch, if you know what I mean?!”

Getting the nod for the pod this week is the warm, friendly fluffy Rev. Richard Coles, joining host Tim Lihoreau for a feel-good conversation about his five fantasy dinner party guests.

TV and radio presenter, raconteur - former Communard! – and let’s not forget Jungle legend, Rev. Richard Coles hands out the place cards to 5 fantasy guests who he can’t dine without – and what a great bunch they are!

 From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, r...

“Throw a toolbox down the stairs!”

Debbie Wiseman joins Tim Lihoreau this week to talk composers, cartoons and all things creative. The Classic FM Composer in Residence reveals her five fantasy dinner party guests and they’re a great bunch. Along the way, they chat about Chopin, Leeds United and, of course, hats! Discover her amazing guest list — they can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial. Who will make the cut? And how will she react to the wildcard “Gate-crasher”? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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“I know a monster called Jacob!”

This week, raconteur and broadcaster Matthew Parris joins Tim Lihoreau for a funny and story-filled chat to reveal his five fabulous fantasy dinner party guests. Along the way, we hear so many tales and memories from his time as MP, as tv and radio presenter and general adventurer 

Along the way, he lists the five people he MUST have around the dinner table. They are a fabulous bunch. 

Discover his a-list guest list — they can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the cut? And...

“He’s at the dinner party… because I want to ask him… THE question!"

Get inside the mind and behind the mic with Calendar Girls creator Tim Firth, who joins Tim Lihoreau for a unique and engrossing chat to reveal his five fabulous fantasy dinner party guests.

The playwright and screenwriter behind must-see musicals and hit comedy tv series talks about his feelings, families and friends (including writing partner Gary Barlow) and lists the five people he MUST have around the dinner table. They are a truly eclectic bunch. 

 Discover his a-list guest list — the...

“I would never have guessed that my claim to fame would be from a Tellytubby!”

Season 3 starts with a bang. Babatunde Aleshe joins Tim Lihoreau for his unique A-List dinner party line up and conversation about comedy, the universe and everything.

They catch up on all things music AND what to do when success seems unachievable 

He takes Tim on a whirlwind tour of his ‘famous five’ guests.  They can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial – all that’s guaranteed is they are made welcome. Plus, can we convince Babatunde to ac...

“My other Grandfather….”

The king of the one-liners is our final guest of Season 2. Comedian Milton Jones shares his five fantasy guests with host Tim Lihoreau and what an eclectic bunch they are.

Who will win a place around the table?

And will the Gatecrasher get to stay? Find out with the full episode here. 

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“It’s quite hard to deal with that and not be a plonker!”

In a special bumper episode, recorded over two sessions last summer, Tim talks to one of our greatest living composers, Howard Goodall. 

Known to millions through his themes to The Vicar of Dibley, Red Dwarf, Blackadder, QI and so many more, he is also one of the foremost composers of musicals and choral music. 

Find out who his ‘man with the van’ was at college; which legend he met in a hotel in the lakes; and some eye-opening insight into the mystical...

“It’s a SHITHOLE!”

Fresh from her win as Queer Comedian of the Year…it’s Rosie Jones, joining Tim Lihoreau for a fun-filled role chat about her 5 fantasy dinner party guests.

As well as discussing the ideal order in which to eat her food, we will chew over the ideal A-list dinner party and catch up on life on the stand-up comedy circuit .

Rosie has five amazing arrivals to make this the perfect dinner party.  Her guests can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial – all that’s guaranteed is they are made...

“Oh….oh dear…..[two minutes later] …oh, this it hard!...”

The Dame is in the building. Dame Denise Lewis joins Tim Lihoreau for a truly A-List dinner party line up and conversation about her life and loves.

This Olympian legend catches up on all things athletic AND how to survive in the world when the ‘seven sports’ are gone.

She takes Tim on a whirlwind tour of her ‘famous five’ guests.  They can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial – all that’s guaranteed is they are made welcome. Plus, can we convince her to accept...

Sample the silken, honeyed tones of news legend John Suchet as he joins Tim Lihoreau for a story-filled, delightful dialogue to unveil his 5 fantasy dinner party guests.

ITN News veteran, Classic FM legend and seasoned international correspondent, John brings with him a sheaf of real-life yarns, not to mention his five fantasy guests.

Remember, they can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial – all that’s guaranteed is they are made welcome. Plus, will he accept “The Gatecrasher”?  You’ll have to listen to find out!

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“Every time I watched…[People were dying]…they were telling you to shut up!”

Get up close and behind the mic with the comedian and writer Shazia Mirza joining Tim Lihoreau for a funny and forthright chat to reveal her five fantasy dinner party guests.

Fresh from her stint in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, Shazia  takes us through her outlandish list of five people she wants to wine, dine - and quiz - around the dinner table. A statesman, a seer, an author…all invited to this special event.

Discover the guest list — they...

“It would be a lot of effort to go to…to create a whole Amanda Holden!"

In the pod squad this week is writer and presenter Danny Wallace, joining host Tim Lihoreau for a unique conversation about his five fantasy dinner party guests.

The Bafta-winning ‘Yes Man’  hands out the placements to 5 unique guests all invited for the dinner of a lifetime. Danny, the self-crowned king of ‘Lovely’, invites a truly eclectic bunch. 

 From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the table? And will he allow th...

In this delectable episode, Tim Lihoreau welcomes the inimitable Jay Rayner — acclaimed food critic, journalist, and musician — to his imaginary dinner table. As the conversation flows, Jay dishes out stories from behind the scenes of restaurant reviewing, shares surprising dinner guest picks (dead or alive), and reflects on the perfect ingredients for a memorable meal — both culinary and conversational. Expect wit, wisdom, and a generous helping of gourmet gossip.

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‘Paolo di Enfield…I’m going to tell my wife. She will love that.’

In this fascinating episode of Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner, Classic FM’s Tim Lihoreau welcomes world-renowned hypnotist, author, and self-development guru Paul McKenna to the table. Over an imaginary dinner, the conversation flows from mind mastery and the science of change to laughter, stories from the road, and a few surprising dinner guests Paul would love to invite.

Expect deep insights, warm humour, and a touch of the unexpected as Tim uncovers what drives one of the UK’s most influenti...

Time for a living legend on the pod. Lyricist Tim Rice joins host Tim Lihoreau for a story-soaked conversation to reveal his five fantasy dinner party guests.

From writing Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar through to his time with Elton John, via Benny and Bjorn, Tim Rice has written it all. There’s even a moment to meet ‘The King’ (Elvis, that is).

He takes Tim on an anecdote-filled tour of his ‘famous five’ guests.  They can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial – all that’s guaranteed is they are made welcome. Plus, c...

Season Two continues with all the write stuff when author Kate Mose joins host Tim Lihoreau for a captivating conversation about her five fantasy dinner party guests.

From her time in publishing, through the Labyrinth years, the National Theatre boaad and all, she’s been at the forefront of historical fiction for years.

 From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the cut? And will she allow the wildcard “Gate-crasher through the door?” You’ll have to listen to find out!

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“People would be like “Wow…who’s that, with Matt Damon. No... “Who’s that with Alexei Sayle!” 

Season Two starts with a banger on 'GWCTD?' when Alexei Sayle joins host Tim Lihoreau for an unforgettable conversation about his five fantasy dinner party guests.

From his pioneering time at the Comedy Store and in the TV groundbreaker 'The Young Ones', he’s been an anarchic presence on our screens and radios ever since. Alexei’s guest list is truly unique and will surprise, delight, and inspire in equal measure.

From the iconic to the unexpected — l...

“what my greatest sin? a filet-o-fish"

Baldrick is in the building! On the podcast this week is actor, writer and knight of the realm Sir Tony Robinson, joining host Tim Lihoreau for a fabulous conversation about his five fantasy dinner party guests.

From Time Team to Black Tulip through one of the most loveable sideckicks in comedy history, Tony sets a table for the quintet of amazing guests who have inspired him so much they gain an invite to the GWCTD? Studios.

From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fict...

"That is what a monarch should be doing!"

In the pod squad this week is stand-up comedian Ania Magliano, joining host Tim Lihoreau for a unique conversation about her five fantasy dinner party guests.

The Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated comedian hands out the placements to 5 fantasy guests who she has asked around her table. Ania, fresh from Live at the Apollo and Richard Osman’s House of Games, has invited a truly eclectic bunch. 

From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make her table...

"Quincy Jones - he's the business!"

Step into the studio with The Chase’s Paul Sinha as he joins host Tim Lihoreau for a fascinating conversation about his five fantasy dinner party guests.

The Chaser, the Quiz Champion and the award-winning stand-up comedian explains why five special people make the invitation list for his fantasy dinner party – and faces the questions himself in a Paul Sinha Quiz.

From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the cut? And will he accept the wildcard “Gate-crasher...

“I would spend HOURS arranging the choir music. My students all call me Delores!”

Having a blast on the cast this week is TV chef, YouTuber and food content creator Meliz Berg, joining host Tim Lihoreau for a feast of a conversation about her five fantasy dinner party guests.

The Sunday Times Bestselling chef talks musical icons, masterchef meals and moreish recipes – she even critiques Tim’s own attempt at one of her recipes. 

And her guests! From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make her d...

"He [Jackie Chan]drove me at an eye watering speed up this curvy hill, said good view, good view, I got to the good view, and then he left me, laughed and drove off"

Broadcaster, writer, film critic, actor, comedian and producer, Jonathan Ross joins host Tim Lihoreau for a unique conversation about his five fantasy dinner party guests.

The film critic, chat show host - and, lest we forget, one-time extra in It Ain’t Half Hot Mum - hands out the place cards to 5 fantasy guests who he would love to have around th...

"You're sending Churchill out to smoke?!"

Chasing Tim Lihoreau into the pod this week is Bradley Walsh, joining for a heartwarming conversation about his ideal fantasy dinner party guests.

In Bradley’s FIRST EVER PODCAST (we are honoured!) he talks about singing, about football; about having dinner with The Chasers, and about his spiritual side. 

Prepare yourself for…a monster roll-call of LEGENDARY names — they can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—and Bradley has gone big. So will he welcome the gatecrasher? You’ll have to listen to find out!<...

"He was like a smoking Lord Voldemort!"

The greatest showman, and the greatest snowman, is in the building. Tim Lihoreau catches up with Aled Jones for an enlightening conversation about his ideal fantasy dinner party guests.

The singer, broadcaster and children’s author talks about his passions and why he has chosen such a great set of icons to share his dinner table. 

He can choose five people, they can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial - but will he welcome the gatecrasher the EXTRA-SPECIAL gatecrasher? You’ll have to list...

"El-Dion! It’s got a ring to it. It’s 'a bit Frenchie’ but we’ll make it work"...

Just arrived, all bubbling and effervescent…Layton Williams, joining Tim Lihoreau for a fun-filled role call and conversation about his 5 fantasy dinner party guests.

We receive a good education about Layton and his ideal A-list, and catch up on where he has been since Everybody’s Talking about Jamie and Strictly Come Dancing.

He takes Tim on a titanic tour of his ‘famous five’ guests.  They can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controver...

"Yeah, you’d be surprised how many people haven’t heard of The Moomins OR The Killing!”

Get lost in Jane Austen with the warm and wonderful… Cariad Lloyd, who joins Tim Lihoreau for an artful, articulate chat to unveil her 5 fantasy dinner party guests.

You may know her from her legendary Griefcast pod, or maybe from her hit West-End production, ‘Austentatious’, or maybe even from her many TV appearances on QI, Have I Got News for You, 8 out of 10 Cats, and loads more.

Discover her ‘famous five’ guests.  They can be living or dead, real or f...

“Well, there was Kenneth Branagh to my left, Chas from Chas and Dave to my right, Me…and then - oh wait, it could have been Trigger from Only Fools and Horses?”

Get between the ears and behind the mic with the broadcaster and singer…Wynne Evans, who joins Tim Lihoreau for a wide-ranging, funny and often candid chat to reveal his five (is it five?) fantasy dinner party guests.

Fresh from the Strictly studio, the former Celebrity Masterchef champion and now consummate glitter-bawler takes us through his in-go-comparable list of just five people he MUST have...

“Get rid of Mary. She’s got to go back upstairs to heaven. Floatin’ around. She won’t be offended. She’ll be tired!”

Getting the nod for the pod this week is superstar comedian Lou Sanders, joining host Tim Lihoreau for a unique conversation about her five fantasy dinner party guests.

Taskmaster champion, Dancing on Ice legend and all-round one-off, Lou Sanders hands out the place cards to 5 fantasy guests who she cant dine without – and what an idiosyncratic bunch they are!

From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, be...

“I had Mick Jagger to my left, Harrison Ford to my right, and Mike Nichols opposite me…I really was just starting out in life and I couldn’t believe it!”

Step into the studio with “Bliss Bonnet” and National Treasure Stephen Fry as he joins host Tim Lihoreau for an unforgettable conversation about his five fantasy dinner party guests.

The man who was ‘born to be Wilde’ brings his razor sharp wit, intellectual charm and luminous eloquence with him to chat about…he career as actor, comedian, writer, and broadcaster. Stephen’s guest list is superbly curated...

Get ready for the ultimate fantasy dinner party podcast, hosted by Classic FM’s Tim Lihoreau!

Each week, Tim invites a new VIP guest to curate their dream guest list, from cultural icons like Stephen Fry and Sir Tony Robinson to comedic favorites like Jonathan Ross and Lou Sanders. Together, they create the dinner party of a lifetime, with five fantasy guests—living or dead, real or fictional, controversial or beloved.

Here’s the twist: Tim gets to add a wildcard ‘Gatecrasher’ to shake things up! If the guest wants them to stay, they’ll have to kick...