Episodes

  • Chesney Hawkes
    Apr 20 2026

    “I asked him..”Did he know kangaroos can’t fart?…"”

    On the pod this week, the one and only Chesney Hawkes. The pop and rock legend chooses his ideal dinner party line up this week on Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?. It’s an eclectic and at times moving list where friends rub shoulders with presidents and music… is everywhere. Join Tim Lihoreau to see if he can get his Gatecrasher on the list, too.

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    57 mins
  • Ben and Max Ringham
    Apr 15 2026

    “Aged steaks. And I’m next to Tom Hiddleston”

    On the pod this week, two legends in one. If you’ve been to the theatre in the last 15 years, chances are you’ve experienced one of the works of Ben and Max Ringham. Waiting for Godot on Broadway, Inter Alia at the National, Cyrano in the West End: just the tip of the iceberg.

    They are the recipients of 5 Olivier Nominations, two Tony noms and so much more more. This week on Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?, they’re picking their fantasy dinner line up. Join Tim Lihoreau to see if he can get his Gatecrasher on the list, too.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • David Essex
    Apr 7 2026

    ‘Hello, Jim.

    Nice to see you….

    Ernesto, SIT DOWN!'

    LEGEND ALERT, LEGEND ALERT. Original Evita ‘Che’ and Rock On superstar, David Essex is in the studio this week. He has chosen 5 unique fantasy dinner guests and so Tim Lihoreau discusses who’s invited, who’s sitting where and the whys and wherefores of the fabulous line-up. Along the way, they talk Krays, the pros and cons of black polo necks and the most UNLIKLEY Che understudy ever.

    From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial— who will receive an invite? And will David accept The Gatecrasher, chosen by Tim? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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    53 mins
  • Ellie Simmonds
    Mar 31 2026

    “I’m happy here on earth. On land!”

    Olympic swimming legend Ellie Simmonds joins the podcast to choose her 5 fantasy dinner guests. And in a first for the pod, all her guests are alive and kicking and could show up at any moment.

    Ellie and host Tim Lihoreau discuss dancing, spaceships and, of course, dogs! But will she allow The Gatecrasher to stay?

    Listen to the the entire championship episode to find out. Follow on Instagram: @classicfm, @timlihoreau, @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

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    59 mins
  • Susan Calman
    Mar 23 2026

    “This lady’s not for turning EITHER!”

    She is one of the great comedians of our time; she is a formidable traveller; and she has a unique relationship with ‘Helen Mirren’. Susan Calman is our vip choosing her five fantasy dinner guests. In the course of the episode, Tim Lihoreau touches on horror, conspiracy and what it is that makes Susan feel like a Queen! But will she take The Gatecrasher, chosen for her by Tim? Find out by listening to the full fabulous episode Global Player.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • James Phelan
    Mar 16 2026

    ‘She hasn’t invited me round yet!”

    One of the Magic Circle’s most lauded magicians is in the studio this week. James Phelan, magic royalty, is pulling his five unique guests out of the hat for inclusion in his fantasy dinner party. Tim Lihoreau discusses who’s invited, who’s sitting where and the whys and wherefores of the fabulous line-up. Along the way, they talk Uncle Paul Daniels, Auntie Debbie McGee, Amanda Holden…and how to predict the National Lottery numbers!!

    From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial— who will receive an invite? And will James accept The Gatecrasher, chosen by Tim? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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    1 hr
  • Ray Bradshaw
    Mar 9 2026

    "The good thing is you can chat and bitch about them on a podcast!”

    Beloved by his fellow comedians (“A hilarious natural funny storyteller” * “One of the best comedians in the country!” **) the VIP this week is Ray Bradshaw on "Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?" Ray reveals his five amazing guests who have been granted a spot around his fantasy dinner party - and it’s a unique line-up. Tim Lihoreau discusses who’s invited, who’s sitting where, who’s real and who’s not. Along the way, they talk ‘Posh Partick’, being a CODA comedian, how to cater a children's birthday party and even whether toenails are on the menu.

    From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial— who will receive an invite? And will James accept The Gatecrasher, chosen by Tim? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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    (* Frankie Boyle ** John Bishop)

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    45 mins
  • James O’Brien
    Mar 2 2026

    ‘John Major saved my life!”

    A radio and podcast legend is in the 'hot table’ this week: James O’Brien is the VIP on "Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?’.

    James unveils his five fave guests who have passed muster for inclusion in his fantasy dinner party - and we can safely say you might be surprised at who gets the nod. Tim Lihoreau discusses who’s invited, who’s sitting where and the whys and wherefores of the stellar line-up. Along the way, they talk writers, they talk weddings, they even talk gaming.

    From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial— who will receive an invite? And will James accept The Gatecrasher, chosen by Tim? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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    1 hr and 17 mins