Stephen Mangan: "I've got to do the thing I really want to secretly do. And never had the guts to do"

End of Season 1

That's it for season 1 of The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points. What a fabulous first series we have had… 15 episodes with some truly brilliant guests – Boy George, the actor Brian Cox, John Legend, Kristin Scott Thomas, Anastacia, Richard E Grant, Gary Barlow, Alan Cumming, Paul Feig, AJ McLean, Sian Welby, June Sarpong, Stephen Mangan.  But we are not done – oh no – season 2 is on its way and Lulu has some massive guests lined up for her next series. Keep your eyes peeled on her socials – @thelulupodcast – Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thelulupodcast?igsh=c3UxdGdseHo1cGl1], TikTok [https://www.instagram.com/thelulupodcast?igsh=c3UxdGdseHo1cGl1], Facebook and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheLuluPodcast] for more info.  And in the meantime, you can listen and watch all the episodes we have done so far on Spotify or Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. Until next season... see you then. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Lulu's best bits: Boy George, Anastacia, Alan Cumming, Kristin Scott Thomas.

In this special episode of The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points, Lulu looks back on her podcast so far and picks out her favourite parts. Boy George on his childhood and observing his parents' relationship, and how he felt when he lost his mother who was so close to him. Kristin Scott Thomas on how losses she suffered in her early years shaped her into the actress she is today - and how she wants people to understand what its like to not be able to express sadness. Alan Cumming on filming Who Do You Think You Are and what it told him about his family. Anastacia on the biggest turning point in her life - being diagnosed with breast cancer. You can watch all of these in full on Spotify - or listen on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Let us know in the comments below what you think. Follow on Instagram: @thelulupodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thelulupodcast?igsh=MWJ3dWxuYmVkdjVjdQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] Follow on TikTok: @thelulupodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@thelulupodcast?_t=ZN-8x92eAQmIze&_r=1] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Stephen Mangan: "I've got to do the thing I really want to secretly do. And never had the guts to do"

In this episode of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats to actor, comedian, author and presenter Stephen Mangan. Stephen talks to Lulu about the big turning points in his life - losing his mother in his early twenties; leaving a career in law to pursue drama; getting his big TV breaks with Adrian Mole, Alan Partridge and Green Wing; and becoming an author later in life. He talks about people arguing with him in the street over his part in BBC's The Split; his love of theatre and perfecting his art; working with Nicola Walker and Erin Doherty; and why he hates knowing what he's doing in 12 months time. You can get Stephen's new book 'The Fart That Saved The Universe' here [https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-fart-that-saved-the-universe/stephen-mangan/anita-mangan/9780702330841] (Waterstones) Follow on Instagram: @thelulupodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thelulupodcast?igsh=c3UxdGdseHo1cGl1] Follow on TikTok: @thelulupodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thelulupodcast?igsh=c3UxdGdseHo1cGl1] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

June Sarpong: "To someone, you are the most important person on this planet."

In this episode of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats to TV presenter and author June Sarpong. June talks to Lulu about the big turning points in her life - fleeing Ghana when she was only four years old; being in a serious car accident at the age of 14; getting a job presenting for MTV; and losing her brother ten years ago. She talks about what it was like to interview Bill Clinton; why she felt she had to leave the UK to move to America; the impact she felt she had working at the BBC as Global Director of Creative Diversity; and how she has learnt ways to 'fit in.' You can get June's new book 'Calling Una Marson' here [https://www.waterstones.com/book/calling-una-marson/9780008603885] (Waterstones). Follow on Instagram: @thelulupodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thelulupodcast?igsh=c3UxdGdseHo1cGl1] Follow on TikTok: @thelulupodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@thelulupodcast?_t=ZN-8wlnBBOvbew&_r=1] CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses suicide. If this has affected you or anyone you know, you can speak to Samaritans free from any phone - call: 116-123. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Lulu live from The Podcast Show

In this special episode of The Lulu Podcast, Lulu is live from The Podcast Show in London. Lulu is joined on stage by her producer Faye Lyons-White. Hear the pair discuss the making of the podcast, from conception to production to publication; as well as who Lulu admires in the interview world; and her own three biggest Turning Points. Follow us on Instagram: @thelulupodcast [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/7xf6z5c8tm4b1p1o8vcdq/AH3X11Xuqd96WCgHIIqRprA?rlkey=uszffb1gy4d3ndzpp13iquews&st=9evzwfc6&dl=0] Follow us on TikTok: @thelulupodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@thelulupodcast?_t=ZN-8wXipsziL5S&_r=1] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]