Taking their turn this week, is actor and all round West End favourite Jeremy Secomb. Gordon and Jeremy discuss how banking's loss is musical theatre's gain, learning to sing by osmosis, and the trial and tribulations of being on the road. Je

#53 Joanna Monro

Sep 19th, 2021 1h 39m

Taking their turn this week is actor, presenter and all round glorious human, Joanna Monro. Gordon and Joanna discuss getting all giggly with Alan Rickman, being David Tennant's wife, mother and girlfriend, and that working with Gordon was her

#52 Jon Robyns (again)

Aug 27th, 2021 1h 18m

Taking their turn again this week, is now fully fledged West End leading man, Jon Robyns. Jon and Gordon discuss actually being in a show during the current climate, the lasting legacy of Hamilton the musical, and how Jon is overcoming his guil

#51 Brian Blessed (Rebroadcast)

Aug 6th, 2021 1h 5m

Taking their turn this week is one from the archive - Brian Blessed. We'll be back very soon with new episodes but for now, strap in, get ready, and enjoy Gordon's attempt at interviewing the legend and force of nature that is Brian Blessed.

#50 Lucie Jones

Jun 22nd, 2021 1h 39m

Taking their turn this week is actor, singer and West End leading lady: Lucie Jones Gordon and Lucie discuss how Welsh athletics' loss is musical theatre's gain, when choreography brings one to tears, and how Jedwood helped Lucie pack her bags

#49 Paul Hendy

Jun 7th, 2021 1h 26m

Taking their turn this week is producer, writer, director and TV presenter Paul Hendy. Paul currently runs Evolution Productions who have been responsible for numerous award winning Pantos up and down the country. Gordon and Paul discuss Paul's

#48 Tim Howar

May 21st, 2021 1h 44m

Taking their turn this week is actor, singer, songwriter, and vocalist of Mike and the Mechanics - Tim Howar Gordon and Tim discuss (among many, many other things!) the transformative power of his sister's record collection, the pitfalls of wor

#47 Helen Hobson

May 10th, 2021 1h 44m

Taking their turn this week is actress, singer, wellness coach, mosaic maker and presenter Helen Hobson. Gordon and Helen discuss treating show business as a business, her lasting friendship with Sir Cliff Richard, and the things she has learn

#46 Ricky Rojas

Apr 22nd, 2021 1h 14m

Taking their turn this week is star of Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical Ricky Rojas. Gordon and Ricky discuss the joys and pitfalls of an international lifestyle, recording with Baz Luhrmann in your ear, and how Ricky's performance of Josep

#45 Bill Deamer

Apr 8th, 2021 58m 30s

Taking their turn this week is the Olivier Award winning choreographer and director Bill Deamer. Gordon and Bill discuss Bill's 10 years of work on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, refusing to be pigeon-holed, and posing for Cyd Charisse.

#44 Michael Ball (Rebroadcast)

Mar 26th, 2021 53m 18s

This week, we delve into the archive to share one of favourite episodes with the Top Turn himself: Michael Ball. Recording in 2018 when Michael was working on Chess at The London Coliseum, Gordon and Micheal discuss work ethic, Cher's underwear

#43 Celinde Schoenmaker

Mar 12th, 2021 1h 8m

Taking their turn this week, is actress and singer Celinde Schoenmaker. Gordon and Celinde discuss staying positive during lockdown, the importance of art in all its forms, and the correct way to eat chips. Support the show on Patreon.

#42 Irvine Iqbal

Feb 26th, 2021 1h 1m

Taking their turn this week, is actor Irvine Iqbal. Gordon and Irvine discuss business - and show business, the current state of representation and ethnic diversity in the theatre industry, and dealing with Covid in paradise. Irvine is a famil

#41 Ashleigh Gray

Feb 12th, 2021 1h 33m

Taking their turn this week, is actor and singer Ashleigh Gray. Gordon and Ashleigh discuss the physical and mental effort required to perform Elphaba in Wicked 8 shows a week, the joy of crafting, and they spend a moment celebrating the life o

#40 Martin Ball

Jan 29th, 2021 2h 4m

Taking their turn this week, is the actor Martin Ball. Martin and Gordon discuss pretty much everything from Covid vaccines to coffee commercials via acid trips and opera. They also take a brief stop in the land of fonts whilst managing to sque

#39 Gavin Mitchell

Jan 15th, 2021 2h 3m

Taking their turn this week is star of Scottish comedy smash 'Still Game' - Gavin Mitchell. Gavin and Gordon discuss Gavin's start in the industry, his conversations with the late Robin Williams, way too much time on things overheard in car par

#38 Steve Balsamo

Jan 1st, 2021 1h 27m

We've spoken to Judas, now it's time for Jesus to have his say! Talking their turn this week is singer, actor and songwriter Steve Balsamo. Gordon and Steve discuss his award winning performance of Jesus, name dropping left, right & centre, and

#37 Eric Potts

Dec 18th, 2020 1h 7m

Taking their turn this week is writer, director, actor and one of the country's most beloved panto dames, Eric Potts Eric and Gordon the intricate details of being actor/director, the joy in a post show pint and the hidden value of a Poundland

#36 Claire Underwood

Dec 4th, 2020 1h 17m

Support the show on Patreon! Taking their turn this week, is singing teacher and vocal coach extraordinaire, Claire Underwood. Claire is vocal coach to some of the biggest West End shows such as Les Miserables, Hamilton and Mary Poppins. She ha

#35 Matt Lucas

Nov 21st, 2020 1h 8m

Taking their turn this week is writer, presenter, actor and musical favourite: Matt Lucas. Among other things, Gordon and Matt discuss their shared love and ability for the medium of dance, The Kids From Fame, and how Matt nearly was in Star Wa

#34 Ricardo Afonso

Aug 27th, 2020 1h 31m

Taking their turn this week is Judas himself, Ricardo Afonso. Gordon and Ricardo discuss shaking things up, the trials and tribulations of a socially distanced performance, and how brick dust is surprisingly good for the voice (please consult a

#33 Michael Jibson

Jul 9th, 2020 1h 49m

Taking their turn this week is favourite of stage and screen, Michael Jibson. Amongst other things, Gordon and Michael discuss being slapped by Anne Hathaway, being shot by Kevin Costner and trying in vain to kill Luke Skywalker.

#32 Madeleine Worrall

Jul 3rd, 2020 1h 33m

Taking their turn this week is star of The National Theatre' s production of Jane Eyre - Madeleine Worrall. Gordon and Madeleine discuss the state of the industry, lockdown thoughts of her local haberdasher, and how theatre is not a washing ma

#31 Killian Donnelly

Jun 27th, 2020 1h 4m

Taking their turn this week is West End favourite Killian Donnelly. Gordon and Killian discuss Killian's Dad's reviewing method, being a Phantom of the Opera record holder and the importance of having your own black shoes and trousers. Now t

#30 Rosalie Craig

Jun 19th, 2020 1h 22m

Taking their turn this week is leading lady extraordinaire Rosalie Craig. Gordon and Rosie discuss how Tim Minchin thinks he writes terrible songs, Patti Lupone's Whatsapp method and Vanessa Redgrave's onstage 'issue'.