The Price of Fame

Aldo Zilli - When Fame is Served up on a Plate

In this episode of The Price of Fame, Jon Briggs talks to Aldo Zilli about life as one of Britain’s best-known celebrity chefs and the reality behind stepping from of the heat of the kitchen into the blaze of the celebrity spotlight.  From building restaurants and becoming a television personality to coping with pressure, setbacks and public scrutiny, Aldo reflects on what fame has really brought him and what it may have taken away. The conversation also touches on famous figures he’s known along the way, including Chris Evans, Freddie Mercury and George Michael and what watching their lives taught him about the true price of fame. Hosted by Jon Briggs, broadcaster, journalist and the original UK voice of Siri. This podcast is also available in vision here: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePriceofFameVodcast

Sam McAlister - The Interview that Changed Everything

Sam McAlister was the producer who secured the now-infamous Prince Andrew interview for Newsnight.  Within hours of it being shown, Sam moved from anonymity to global recognition. Her book Scoops and its Netflix adaptation turned the architect of the story into part of the story itself. In this episode of The Price of Fame, in conversation with broadcast journalist Jon Briggs (the original UK voice of Siri), Sam reflects on the true cost of swapping the freedom of being an “invisible” producer for the strange reality of being portrayed on screen by Billie Piper., This is what happens when the spotlight turns your way. Because sometimes the biggest story is what happens after the broadcast ends. Sam McAlister is a visiting senior fellow at LSE and in high demand as a keynote speaker globally.  This podcast is also available in vision here: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePriceofFameVodcast

Ken Bruce - The Nation's Mid-Morning Soundtrack

In this episode of The Price of Fame, Jon Briggs talks to broadcaster Ken Bruce about what it really means to live in the public ear. For decades, Ken’s voice has been a daily companion to millions. But what does that kind of recognition actually cost? How does it change your sense of privacy, identity, and ownership over your own life? And what happens when the red light goes off? This is a calm, unhurried conversation about longevity, loyalty, and the quiet weight of being known.  Because every record has two sides. So does fame.  You can hear Ken Bruce with his famous Popmaster Quiz every weekday   between 10am and 1 pm on Greatest Hits  Radio This podcast is also available in vision here: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePriceofFameVodcast