Celia Imrie - a podcast by BBC Radio 4

Actress and author Celia Imrie joins Nikki Bedi and Richard Coles to discuss her debut non-fiction novel, set against the backdrop of the sinking of the Titanic. Celia explains her family connections to the legendary ship and talks about her love of travel and career highlights.

Listener Nick Wharton got in touch about his adventures in climbing, and being reunited with his estranged father.Tom Chapman is an award-winning barber who experienced a personal tragedy that led him to create The Lions Barber Collective, a charity which aims to support mental health by offering a safe space for people to talk. Tom's also just written his debut children’s book.

Singer Frankie Bridge shares her Inheritance Tracks: I Heard it Through the Grapevine sung by Marvin Gaye and Don’t Worry, Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin.Restaurant critic, MasterChef guest judge and writer Grace Dent talks about the comfort food that she enjoys when not working, and how it’s inspired her new podcast. Grace also reflects on realising her childhood ambitions and her love of the Lake District.

Orphans of the Storm by Celia Imrie is out now.How Hard Can It Be by Nick Wharton is out now.
The Mighty Lions&the Big Match by Tom Chapman is out now.
GROW: Motherhood, mental health&me by Frankie Bridge is out now.
New episodes of Comfort Eating with Grace Dent are released every Tuesday.Producer: Claire Bartleet
Editor: Eleanor Garland

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