This week on Unlikely Friends, the first topic out of the mix is shopping trolleys, which sparks chat about dodgy wheels, the thrill of sitting in the trolley as your mum pushed you round, and all the strange little memories that come with a supermarket trip.

From there, the gang move on to radio. Emma reflects on her long career hosting the Heart breakfast show, sharing what she misses most and what she definitely does not. Leigh talks about his own time on Virgin Radio and why he found radio a surprisingly lonely place, while Jade reveals a genuinely fascinating detail from his past: growing up with a pirate radio station in his house.

Elsewhere, gold leads to some fairly eye-watering stye chat, while charity work brings out some heartfelt conversation as Emma talks about the causes closest to her. Plus, Pauline the Pineapple rounds things off with a longer letter touching on Emma’s Irish country roots.

This week on Unlikely Friends, Jill wonders whether turning 50 really feels any different, while the gang get stuck into the timeless issue of embarrassing parents — and whether that ever actually stops, even once you’ve hit 50 yourself. Jade reveals he’s something of an expert when it comes to mortifying his kids, while everyone shares stories of the many ways mums and dads can still make you cringe.

There’s also a passionate debate over breakfast in bed — is it a thoughtful treat, or is no one really asking for eggs in the sheets? And then comes Pauline the Pineapple’s big reveal: which Unlikely Friend is responsible for the death of a pet? CLUE: it might be more than you think.

Louis Spence — friend of the show and, in particular, friend of Emma Bunton — joins Unlikely Friends with a round of spicy questions that spark even spicier answers. It all kicks off with: what is it the person opposite you doesn’t know about you? That opens the door to some gloriously revealing chat, including Emma’s bathing habits, a particularly disgusting confession from Jade Jones, and even a detour into Jade’s grey moustache. Alongside the chaos, there’s also a more thoughtful conversation about the joys, lessons and unexpected benefits of having children.

This week on Unlikely Friends, what starts as a chat about the world’s best beaches quickly turns into one of the wildest stories yet… involving a trip to Mexico, Richard Branson, and an unexpected moment on an airplane wing that Leigh definitely wasn’t prepared for.

Elsewhere, we hear an incredible behind-the-scenes story from the Spice Girls reunion - including what it was really like being eight months pregnant during the photoshoot, and then heading straight out on tour.

The gang also dive into a listener dilemma about a husband who might be spending a bit too much time on video games - is it harmless downtime or a relationship red flag?

And finally, things take a bizarre turn into the world of children’s books… why are they so weird? Does the wolf really eat the grandma? And what’s it like writing your own? Leigh shares his experience as an author, alongside everyone’s stories of reading (and questioning) these classics with their kids.

The Best Hugger in Showbiz Has Questions

This week, the gang is joined by the one and only Davina McCall — officially certified as the best hugger in showbiz — and she's come with a big question: if you could go back to university, what degree would you do?

It's the question that opens the floodgates. From dream careers that never happened to the winding, chaotic roads that led everyone to where they are now — including the extraordinary story of how five girls ended up in a room together, got through an audition process like no other, and somehow became known as… the Spice Girls.

Another one gone, another one gone… another one bites the dusty cake of turning 50! 🎂

This week on Unlikely Friends, it’s Jill Francis’ turn to be celebrated as she hits the big 5-0, and Leigh has gone all out to make sure she feels every bit as special, loved, and iconic as she truly is. Expect surprises, chaos, and a whole lot of heart as the gang pull together for a birthday she won’t forget.

There are incredible messages from some very familiar (and very secret) celebrity voices, plus all the usual nonsense – including a healthy serving of pineapple-powered madness.

It’s joyful, it’s emotional, it’s slightly unhinged… it’s Unlikely Friends.

This week on Unlikely Friends, Ricky Gervais ( co-owner of Dutch Barn Vodka… apparently) drops in with a set of brilliantly uncomfortable questions guaranteed to spark debate.

Would you really want to know the exact date of your death?

Would you lie in court to protect someone you love—and where’s the line?

And, crucially, would you rather be two foot taller or one foot shorter?

This week on Unlikely Friends podcast, the gang dive into Olympic memories, royal cake, and the awkward world of second dates.

Spice Girls star Emma Bunton takes us behind the scenes of one of the most iconic pop moments of the decade — the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in London. Emma relives the night the Spice Girls reunited after five years apart, arriving in style on top of personalised taxis before performing a huge choreographed set for the world. She reveals what it was really like behind the scenes… including the slightly brutal fact that her own son slept through the whole thing.

Elsewhere, the conversation turns to the Winter Olympics, and Emma tells us about her recent visit to a care home run by Louis Spencer, where residents are getting the VIP treatment thanks to his entertainment-focused approach.

Plus, Emma brings in a truly regal Show & Tell — an actual slice of cake from the wedding of Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom. Yes… that wedding cake.

And finally, the gang get stuck into the unpredictable world of second dates, as Emma, Jade Jones, and Jill Francis share their stories of romantic follow-ups that didn’t quite go to plan.

Olympic nostalgia, royal leftovers and dating disasters — just another week with some very Unlikely Friends. 🎙️