Podcasts by Bryony Gordons Mad World

Tony Adams from 2021-10-20T23:30

Arsenal and England legend Tony Adams has done as much in his career to challenge the stigma around addiction as he has to make footballing history. From becoming sober very publicly back in the...

Davinia Taylor from 2021-10-19T23:30

In the 90s there was rarely a week where Davinia Taylor wasn't on the television or in the newspapers, as an actor, presenter and well-known member of the so-called "Primrose Hill set". But behi...

Hayley from 2021-10-18T23:30

When today's Mad World guest first sought help, she didn't even realise she was a gambling addict. But within a few years Hayley had lost her job, her home, and she had arrived at a rehab centre...

Nile Rodgers from 2021-10-16T00:00

Legendary musician and producer Nile Rodgers joins Bryony for the first episode of this special series of Mad World.

This Addiction Awareness Week, Bryony has teamed up with Action on Addi...

Laura Campbell from 2021-09-09T23:30

On World Suicide Prevention Day, Bryony talks to someone with a very unusual - but important - job. Laura Campbell is the suicide prevention manager for Govia Thameslink Railway - the first pers...

Introducing Imposters from 2021-06-15T04:00

Have you ever felt like a fraud? That you don't belong in the room? That you could get found out at any moment? You're not alone - and we have a podcast to help you. As this series of Mad World ...

Fearne Cotton from 2021-06-01T23:30

Fearne Cotton's voice is instantly recognisable, whether from TV or the radio waves, or now on her Happy Place podcast. Like Bryony, she's dedicated her recent career to continuing the conv...

Rory O'Connor from 2021-05-25T23:30

Content warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide

Professor Rory O'Connor has dedicated himself to research into suicide and suicide prevention for over 25 years...

Rosena Allin-Khan MP from 2021-05-18T23:30

Shadow Minister for Mental Health, MP for Tooting and an NHS doctor working throughout the pandemic: it's safe to say Rosena Allin-Khan has had a busy year. She manages to find time to join Bryo...

Scarlett Moffatt from 2021-05-10T23:30

Scarlett Moffatt and her infectious giggle burst onto our TV screens back in 2013 when her and her family featured on Channel 4's Gogglebox. But while she was becoming an on-screen favourite, sh...

Hunter Biden from 2021-05-03T20:20:04

Being an addict is a difficult thing for anybody to navigate - but Hunter Biden’s struggles with addiction were put under worldwide scrutiny when his father, Joe Biden, was running for president...

Vex King from 2021-04-27T23:30

Bestselling author Vex King has made it his goal to make talking about trauma accessible to everyone. After a difficult start in life, he now uses his immensely popular Instagram account and sel...

Stacey Solomon from 2021-04-20T23:30

Can anyone light up a room like Stacey Solomon? She's brought joy to millions by sharing her positivity and beautiful family on her incredibly popular Instagram account. So it might be a surpris...

Douglas Stuart from 2021-04-13T23:30

Winning the Booker Prize is a serious coup for any writer, but for author Douglas Stuart the achievement is personal as well as professional: successfully channeling childhood trauma into art. T...

Charlie Mackesy from 2021-04-06T23:30

In a sea of beauty hacks, home inspo and brunch snaps, Bryony Gordon's first guest of this new series of Mad World might seem an unlikely Instagram star. But artist Charlie Mackesy’s poignant an...

Jane Gordon from 2020-05-09T05:00

Jane Gordon is a celebrated journalist and author, and she's also... Bryony's mum. 

She talks to Bryony about surviving lockdown on her own, why life drawing keeps her feeling yo...

Jessica Ennis-Hill from 2020-05-02T05:00

Getting to the end of some days in lockdown can feel like an Olympic effort, even for gold medallist Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill. She tells Bryony why the lockdown could help more people realise tha...

Donna Lancaster from 2020-04-25T05:00

Therapist Donna Lancaster helps people come to terms with loss. She tells Bryony why it's okay to be mourning your old way of life and why she's running grief workshops to help people cope....

Daisy May Cooper from 2020-04-18T05:00

Actress Daisy May Cooper is taking the time to reflect on a busy year. After the third series of her hit show, This Country recently came to an end, she found herself facing the loss of a c...

Nadiya Hussain from 2020-04-10T23:02:42

Bake-off star, Nadiya Hussain is learning that it's okay not to be okay. But social isolation isn't always easy for those who suffer with anxiety, and Nadiya tells Bryony Gordon why she's strugg...

Katy and Natalie from 2020-04-04T04:00

Infection prevention nurse Natalie Mounter and mental health nurse Katy Lowe know what it's like to face a pandemic. 

In the first episode of this brand new mini-series of Mad World, ...

Introducing: If I Can Do It, with Mel B from 2019-01-04T02:00

To mark the New Year, we wanted to give you a taster of our newest podcast. It’s called If I Can Do It - and if you liked Mad World, we think you’ll like this too. In each episode, Bryony talks to...

Scarlett Curtis from 2018-10-10T00:00

Writer and feminist activist Scarlett Curtis speaks to Bryony Gordon in this special World Mental Health Day edition of the show. Scarlett opens up about her struggles with PTSD following major sur...

Poppy Jaman from 2018-04-11T05:00

CAUTION ADVISED - STRONG LANGUAGE.

CEO and founding member of Mental Health First Aid England, Poppy Jaman OBE speaks to the Telegraph’s Bryony Gordon in the tenth and final episode o...

Melissa Hemsley from 2018-04-04T05:00

CAUTION ADVISED - STRONG LANGUAGE.

Cook and food writer, Melissa Hemsley, speaks to the Telegraph’s Bryony Gordon in the ninth episode of the brand new series of Mad World, where she ...

'Deliciously Stella', Bella Younger from 2018-03-28T06:00

CAUTION ADVISED - STRONG LANGUAGE & ADULT THEMES.

Comedienne and social media star, Bella Younger, speaks to the Telegraph’s Bryony Gordon in the eighth episode of the brand new s...

Frank Bruno from 2018-03-21T06:00

CAUTION ADVISED - STRONG LANGUAGE.

Former professional boxer Frank Bruno speaks to the Telegraph’s Bryony Gordon in the seventh episode of the brand new series of Mad World, where she...

Rebekah Vardy from 2018-03-14T06:00

CAUTION ADVISED - STRONG LANGUAGE.

Reality TV star Rebekah Vardy speaks to the Telegraph’s Bryony Gordon in the sixth episode of the brand new series of Mad World, where she inte...

James Rhodes from 2018-02-28T06:00

STRONG CAUTION ADVISED - SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND THIS EPISODE DISTRESSING AS IT INCLUDES GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF CHILD ABUSE.

British concert pianist James Rhodes speaks to the Telegr...

Jade from 2018-02-21T06:00

This week 18 year-old Jade and her mother Claire speak to the Telegraph’s Bryony Gordon in the third episode of the brand new series of Mad World, where she interviews guests about their mental hea...

Sonny McCartney from 2018-02-14T06:00

CAUTION ADVISED - STRONG LANGUAGE & ADULT THEMES.

Professional photographer and nephew of Sir Paul McCartney, Sonny speaks to the Telegraph’s Bryony Gordon in the second epis...

Stephen Fry from 2018-02-07T06:00

CAUTION ADVISED - STRONG LANGUAGE & ADULT THEMES.

President of Mind and all-round national treasure Stephen Fry speaks to the Telegraph’s Bryony Gordon in the first episode of the bran...

Sue Baker from 2017-10-09T01:00

CAUTION ADVISED - STRONG LANGUAGE.

Mental health campaigner and new-mother Sue Baker speaks to the Telegraph’s Bryony Gordon in a special edition of her podcast, Mad World, where she inter...

Mel C from 2017-06-18T16:45

CAUTION ADVISED - STRONG LANGUAGE Spice Girl Mel C speaks to the Telegraph's Bryony Gordon in the tenth episode of her new podcast, Mad World, where she interviews guests about their mental health ...

Dame Stephanie Shirley from 2017-06-11T16:45

Businesswoman and philanthropist Dame Stephanie (Steve) Shirley speaks to the Telegraph's Bryony Gordon in the ninth episode of her new podcast, Mad World, where she interviews guests about their m...

Jeff Brazier from 2017-06-04T16:45

Presenter-turned life coach Jeff Brazier speaks to the Telegraph's Bryony Gordon in the eighth episode of her new podcast, Mad World, where she interviews guests about their mental health experienc...

Will Young from 2017-05-28T16:45

CAUTION ADVISED - STRONG LANGUAGE.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Will Young speaks to the Telegraph's Bryony Gordon in the seventh episode of her new podcast, Mad World, where she interviews...

Matt Haig from 2017-05-21T16:45

CAUTION ADVISED - ADULT THEMES.

Best-selling author Matt Haig speaks to the Telegraph's Bryony Gordon in the sixth episode of her new podcast, Mad World, where she interviews guests about ...

Gizzi Erskine from 2017-05-14T16:45

CAUTION ADVISED - STRONG LANGUAGE Celebrity chef and food writer Gizzi Erskine speaks to the Telegraph's Bryony Gordon in the fifth episode of her new podcast, Mad World, where she interviews guest...

Sean&Reuben Fletcher from 2017-05-07T09:24

Good Morning Britain and Country file presenter Sean Fletcher and his 14-year-old son Reuben speak to the Telegraph's Bryony Gordon in the fourth episode of her new podcast, Mad World, where she...

The Unmumsy Mum&Giovanna Fletcher from 2017-04-30T16:45

CAUTION ADVISED - STRONG LANGUAGE.

'Mummy' bloggers and best-selling authors the Unmumsy Mum, Sarah Turner, and Giovanni Fletcher speak to the Telegraph's Bryony Gordon in the third episod...

Mandy Stevens from 2017-04-23T16:45

Former NHS Mental Health Director Mandy Stevens speaks to the Telegraph's Bryony Gordon in the second episode of her new podcast, Mad World, where she interviews guests about their mental health ex...

Prince Harry from 2017-04-16T16:47:22

Prince Harry speaks to the Telegraph's Bryony Gordon for the first episode of her new podcast, Mad World, where she interviews guests about their mental health experiences. The half-hour conversati...

Introducing Bryony Gordon's Mad World from 2017-04-10T16:29:20

Bryony Gordon's Mad World is a new ten episode podcast brought to you by The Telegraph. Each week, Bryony will talk to a different guest about how their mental health has been affected by events in...

Introducing Bryony Gordon's Mad World from 2017-04-10T16:29:20

Bryony Gordon's Mad World is a new ten episode podcast brought to you by The Telegraph. Each week, Bryony will talk to a different guest about how their mental health has been affected by events in...

Introducing Bryony Gordon's Mad World from 2017-04-10T16:29:20

Bryony Gordon's Mad World is a new ten episode podcast brought to you by The Telegraph. Each week, Bryony will talk to a different guest about how their mental health has been affected by events in...