Johnny Ball’s greatest stories – From Ringo Starr to Queen Elizabeth II

Angela Rippon on leaving the BBC and saying yes to Strictly!

NEW SERIES: Award-winning presenter and Countdown lexicographer Susie Dent discovers life lessons from living legends.   Angela Rippon is a trailblazer. One of the most consequential figures in British broadcasting, her remarkable career spans 60 years. A journalist, director and producer, she was the first long-serving female presenter of the BBC National News, and has presented entertainment shows such as Eurovision, Top Gear, Come Dancing, Antiques Roadshow, and Rip-Off Britain. She has an OBE and a CBE, and her incredible high leg kick on the Morecambe and Wise show has gone down in TV history.   In this episode of Experience is Everything, Angela tells Susie about broadcasting from the Queen’s funeral, how she stays friends with her ex-husband and doing the splits at the age of 81.   Saga Boutique River Cruises. With so much included in the price, from a nationwide shared chauffeur service to all-inclusive drinks, an included excursion in every port, Wi-Fi and gratuities – it’s all included when you sail away with Saga. Search “Saga River Cruises.” 2027 season on sale now. T&Cs apply. saga.co.uk/rivers-2027 [http://saga.co.uk/rivers-2027]   Find Experience is Everything every two weeks on your favourite podcast platform. YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@eiepod] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584091016049#] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/eiepod] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@eiepod]  Experience is Everything is a Podmasters production for Saga. saga.co.uk [http://saga.co.uk] podmasters.co.uk [https://www.podmasters.co.uk/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall on River Cottage, getting fired and letting go in the kitchen

NEW SERIES: Award-winning presenter and Countdown lexicographer Susie Dent discovers life lessons from living legends.  Chef, writer and broadcaster Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is passionate about food – good, ethically sourced, sustainable food. Famous for creating the River Cottage brand, Hugh has written more than 25 cookbooks and is a staunch campaigner on issues such as food waste, unsustainable fishing, and poor animal welfare. In this episode of Experience is Everything, Hugh tells Susie about how moving out of London changed his life; the moment he got fired from world famous restaurant River Cafe; and why his children have told him to butt out of the kitchen. If you’re dreaming of a safari in South Africa, an immersive experience in India, or exploring the Galapagos Islands, an escorted tour with Saga, may be just what you’re dreaming of. Every unforgettable tour has been created exclusively for people over 50 by our team, and their 2027 escorted tours are on sale now. Search “Saga escorted tours” today. ATOL protected. Saga.co.uk/tours [https://saga.co.uk/tours]  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 [http://saga.co.uk] podmasters.co.uk [https://www.podmasters.co.uk/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Johnny Ball’s greatest stories – From Ringo Starr to Queen Elizabeth II

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 [http://www.saga.co.uk/insurance]  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#] - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584091016049# [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 [http://saga.co.uk/] podmasters.co.uk [https://www.podmasters.co.uk/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Jane Horrocks on Absolutely Fabulous and finding a purpose in life

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 [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] https://www.youtube.com/@eiepod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584091016049# [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584091016049#] Instagram: eiepod [https://www.instagram.com/eiepod] https://www.instagram.com/eiepod TikTok: eiepod [https://www.tiktok.com/@eiepod%20] https://www.tiktok.com/@eiepod Experience is Everything is a Podmasters production for Saga. saga.co.uk [http://saga.co.uk/] podmasters.co.uk [https://www.podmasters.co.uk/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Paul Lewis – “My cautiousness cost me money!”

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 [https://travel.saga.co.uk/cruises/river.aspx?scid=ppc-b|tvl|hol_rc|na|publishing_podcast|control|nov_ep_1]. Find Experience is Everything every two weeks on your favourite podcast platform.  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@eiepod] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584091016049#] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/eiepod] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@eiepod] Experience is Everything is a Podmasters production for Saga. saga.co.uk [http://saga.co.uk] podmasters.co.uk [https://www.podmasters.co.uk/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]