Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour

Sarah and Imogen are joined by Professor Viren Swami of Anglia Ruskin University to discuss a new study which has found that Brits are amongst those with the lowest body confidence in the world. 

Plus Daisy Waugh drops into the studio to talk about how she almost gave up writing, tarot, and her latest book, Old School Ties.

You can find Daisy's website here:

https://www.daisywaugh.com/

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Sarah and Imogen compare notes on how friendship can be as intimate as any relationship, the problems that friendships can run into and how to make new friends.

Guests this week are relationship expert Charisse Cooke and CEO of Oddfellows, Jane Nelson. 

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https://www.instagram.com/charissecooke/

https://www.oddfellows.co.uk/

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Lucinda Ellery and Kelly Morrell for a special episode of the podcast dedicated to Hair Loss Awareness Month that explains how hair loss can be dealt with, some of the emotional impact that it can cause, and the positivity that can come from dealing with it. 

Find out more: 

Lucinda Ellery

http://www.lucindaellery.com/

Kelly Morrell

https://www.scalpconfidential.co.uk/

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Wendy Holden who tells us some of the fascinating things she found out while exhaustively researching her new novel, The Princess, which tells the story of the young Diana Spencer up to her wedding with Prince Charles. 

You can get a copy of The Princess here:

https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-princess/wendy-holden/9781787397569

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by Wendy Holden and Santa Montefiore who offer their reading recommendations for this summer. 

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Santa Montefiore

Wendy Holden

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Sarah and Imogen discuss the supernatural with two special guests this week. Santa Montefiore talks about her experiences of having been contacted by the spirit of her dead sister, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson. Dr Max Pemberton joins the show and explains the science behind our interactions with the departed.

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Sarah is joined by her daughter Bea for a celebration of all things Barbie this week. Sarah and Bea compare notes on the Barbie movie with the Mail's film critic, Brian Viner. Plus, Barbie expert Simon Farnworth explains which dolls are most sought after and how he started his collection.

Simon Farnworth's website is here. 

Read Brian Viner's Barbie review here.

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by Victoria Woodhall who advises on how to look your best in the heat, and Dr Shameema Damree who explains what the future of beauty is and how it may pave the way for the future of good health. 

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Victoria Woodhall

Dr Shameema Damree

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by friend of the show, Lynne Franks, who explains how and why she decided to have the ultimate detox. Plus, fitness trainer to the stars David Higgins gives some insights into how he trains Hollywood's biggest stars to look (motion) picture perfect. 

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On this week's Femail Half Hour, Sarah Vine speaks to Nikki, who explains how people can fall through the cracks in our health service, and the severe consequences she faced when it happened to her, they are joined by John Doyle, Principal Lawyer, medical negligence department, Slater and Gordon. Plus, Sarah and Imogen Edwards Jones speak to Kate Bailey, curator of the V&A's fabulous new show, DIVA. 

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Slater & Gordon
Nikki's Instagram

V&A DIVA Exhibition

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by Ben Goldsmith, whose book, God is an Octopus, charts his grieving and spiritual journey after the loss of his teenage daughter. 

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https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/god-is-an-octopus-9781399408356/

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by British swimming legend Sharron Davies. Sharron explains how cheating affected her career, leading to her becoming a campaigner for fairness in sport, and how competition in sport is now being threatened again.

Find out more: 

Unfair Play, Sharron's new book:
https://swiftpress.com/book/unfair-play/

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by Alexandra Potter, the bestselling author of "Confessions of a 40 Something F*** Up" to talk about why books, tv shows and films with strong female leads over 40 are finally cutting through. Plus, Dr Linea Patel, Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist explains why supplements and vitamin pills might not be as helpful as we are led to believe. 
Find out more:
Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up https://amzn.eu/d/9I9pBxl
Dr Linia Patelhttps://www.linianutrition.com/

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by Garden and landscape expert, Bunny Guinness. The Gardener's Question Time panelist is a 6 time gold medal winner at the Chelsea flower show and gives her insight into what visitors to the show can expect. Plus, in what could be a landmark case, students across the country are taking universities to court over the standard of teaching they received during the pandemic. One of those students and a solicitor managing the case join the show to explain why. 
Find out more:
Bunny Guinness' Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bunnyguinness

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Holly Smale, the multi million selling author of Geek Girl and now, the Cassandra Complex. Holly explains how a late diagnosis of autism allowed her to understand herself and her characters for the first time. Plus, psychologist Laura Colquhoun, explains how social media addiction could affect us all. 
Find out more: Holly Smale and her new book The Cassandra Complex https://www.hollysmale.com/
Psychologist, counsellor and addiction expert Laura Colquhoun: www.theharleystreettherapist.co.uk

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by the Mail's Royal Editor, Rebecca English. Rebecca shares her experiences of attending the King's coronation and discusses what next for the Royal family. 

You can find Rebecca's writing here:

https://www.mailplus.co.uk/authors/rebecca-english

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones celebrate the King's coronation with historian Ed Owens who explains why the coronation is so important to the future of the monarchy. Plus super collector Jan Hugo visits from Australia to talk about her 10,000 item collection of royal memorabilia and her plans for the coronation. 

Find out more: 

Ed Owens: https://edowens.com/

Jan Hugo: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066606916898 

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by filmmaker and author James Barrat. James is an AI expert whose book, Our Final Invention, was named by Elon Musk as one of five books everyone should read about the future. 

Plus, Linda Robson explains how things can be made easier for those prescribed medical cannabis in the UK. 

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James Barrat: 

https://jamesbarrat.com/

Releaf

https://releaf.co.uk/

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Will Torrent, Waitrose's senior innovation chef, for some tips on how to please all at a coronation get-together. Plus, Theresa Cheung explains Saturn Return, the seismic astrological event Emma Watson and Adele said changed their lives. 
Find out more: Coronation Food: https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/shop/browse/groceries/the_kings_coronation
Theresa Cheung: https://www.theresacheung.com/

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Dr Neil Stanley to find out if losing sleep really is as bad as we've been led to believe, plus, Beauty Expert Madeleine Spencer gives us some guidance on this season's best new products and makeup.

Find out More: 

Dr Neil Stanley: 

http://www.thesleepconsultancy.com

Neil's book, How To Sleep Well:

https://www.wiley.com/en-gb/How+to+Sleep+Well:+The+Science+of+Sleeping+Smarter,+Living+Better+and+Being+Productive-p-9780857087683

Madeleine Spencer:

https://www...

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Stella O' Malley for a discussion of how our teenagers are dealing with a changing world with challenges from social media and online pile-ons, social skills in a post lockdown world, "toxic positivity" and how a cultural backlash might be coming. 

You can find Stella's book, What Your Teen Is Trying To Tell You here:

https://books.mailshop.co.uk/what-your-teen-is-trying-to-tell-you-9781800752542

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Henry Dimbleby, the former food tsar who in his new book has exposed the toxic relationship the food industry has with the environment, society and every individual. Henry explains how some foods manipulate our bodies into making poor choices, how unsustainable the cost to the environment is, exposes some myths about world cuisine, and describes how dangerous the wrong food can be for you and your family.

Find out more: 

https://books.mailshop.co.uk/ravenous-9781800816510

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Allie Esiri, the "poetry powerhouse" who is making poetry cool with a little help from celebrity friends. Plus, with Boris Johnson and Donald Trump, who share a star sign, both under the spotlight, Astrologer Theresa Cheung joins to explain what the stars have to say. 

Find Allie's Book, A Nursery Rhyme For Every Night Of The Year, here: https://amzn.eu/d/9LgRMXl

Find Theresa Cheung's latest book, Empower Your Inner Psychic here: https://t.co/1zzyW3NUOC 

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Georgina Moore and our own Imogen Edwards Jones speak about their latest books, inspirations and houseboats(!)

Alice Beer gives us some analysis on the budget and tells us how you can stock up for less when traveling. 

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Georgina Moore's "The Garnett Girls": https://linktr.ee/georginamoore

Imogen Edwards Jones' "Have You Got Anything Stronger": https://amzn.eu/d/eYOXEFM 

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones talk to  Dr Federica Amati, PHD about the body's only self regenerating organ, the Liver. She explains what the organ does for you and how you can look after it!  
Plus, Crufts (and Scruffts!) 2023 kicks off this week, Broadcaster and Pet Expert Anna Webb is on hand for a chat on all things canine and gives some tips on how the right soundtrack can keep your pet calm and happy. 

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Dr Amati:

http://www.federicaamati.com

https://loveyourliver.com/

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by Victoria Smith, whose new book, Hags - The Demonisation of Middle Aged Women, asks the question - What is it about women in their forties and beyond that seems to enrage almost everyone? Plus, Catherine Eadle of Dyscalculia Network explains how "Number dyslexia" can affect people and how it can be tackled. 

Find out more: 
https://www.waterstones.com/book/hags/victoria-smith/9780349726960

https://www.dyscalculianetwork.com/

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Frank Furedi, Emeritus Professor at the University of Kent to discuss the implications of Roald Dahl's books being re-edited and republished which has drawn criticism and accusations of censorship from around the world. 
And, after a year of fighting in Ukraine many pets have found themselves alone and living on the street after homes have been destroyed and their owners have fled the fighting. Anna Wade, Public Relations Manager at Blue Cross joins from the UK and Save the Dogs Director, Gregg Tully joins from Odessa, Ukraine to ex...

What went wrong: The inside story of the Tavistock's gender service.

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Hannah Barnes, investigations producer at the BBC's Newsnight. Hannah's new book tells the story of the collapse of the Tavistock's Gender Service, following extensive research and interviews with both staff and patients. 
You can find Hannah's book for sale here: 
https://www.waterstones.com/book/time-to-think/hannah-barnes/9781800751118

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by Dr Clare Bailey and Henry Shelford, CEO of ADHD UK, who were both diagnosed with ADHD as adults. They talk about how severely it can affect people, explain why it's so poorly recognised and reveal how they live with the condition. 

Plus, why is it so difficult to find a good pair of Jeans? Over 50 Blogger Michelle Green gives her tips on how to pick the best. 

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After the Brit Awards failed to nominate a single female act for the Best Artist award this year, Sarah and Imogen are joined by Vick Bain, President of the Independent Society of Musicians, to discuss why things seem to be getting even harder for women in the music industry. Plus, could you limit yourself to just five fashion items per year? Tiffanie Darke, former editor of the Sunday Times Style magazine explains how she's doing it and why we all should. 
Find out more: 

Rule of Five: https://ruleoffive.substack.com/
Vick Bain: https://vbain.co...

Sarah and Imogen are joined by Patrick Schmitt, a Master of Wine and international wine judge, Helen McGinn, to talk about the British Sauvignon Blanc which is said to be the best in the world, about why Britain's wines are better than you might think and just how much you need to spend to get a good bottle. 

Plus, body language and behaviour expert Judi James joins us to explain why all may not be as it might appear on Love Island...

Find out more: 

http://www.globalwinemasters.com/

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Sarah and Imogen kick off 2023 with some shortcuts to a new you. Kristen Heider Persson of EF Future Health explains the cutting edge beauty treatments that are now possible thanks to Exosomes, while Get the Gloss' Victoria Woodhall tells all about the latest gadgets that can be used in the home. Plus, Astrologer Jessica Adams calls in from Tasmania to explain what may be in store for us in 2023. 

Find out more: 

https://ef-futurehealth.com/

https://www.getthegloss.com/

https://www.jessicaadams.com/

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by Paul Feig, the Hollywood filmmaker behind Bridesmaids, Ghostbusters, Last Christmas and The School For Good and Evil. As well as a brilliant filmmaker, Paul is also passionate about cocktails and tells us how to make some of his favourites.

You can also read an interview with Paul Feig in Femail this week: https://www.mailplus.co.uk/femail/paulfeig

Special thanks to the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington who kindly allowed us to record in their piano bar. 
https://www.royalgardenhotel.co.uk/en/piano-kensington.html

Paul's B...

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Richard Fitzsimmons who gives his verdict on the latest batch of episodes of Harry and Meghan, Juliet Montford of Crisis who explains how we can all get involved in lending a hand this Christmas and Hannah Betts explains why scented candles are more than just money going up in smoke. 

You can donate to Crisis or volunteer your time at: 

https://www.crisis.org.uk/crisis-at-christmas

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Alek Keshishian, whose new film Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me has been met with great praise since it's launch on Apple Tv, Alek talks about how the film became something different to the original plan, what it's like having a 6 year production come to fruition and about his friendship with Selena Gomez. Plus, Will Torrent explains how Waitrose construct their Christmas treats and Sarah and Imogen give their verdict in a taste test. 

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by Lynne Franks, the PR Guru who inspired Jennifer Saunders' character in Absolutely Fabulous who went on to found SEED and dedicate her life to female empowerment. 

Plus, Sarah and Imogen are joined by Beatrice Gove and Victoria Woodhall, executive director at Get The Gloss, to discuss the best of beauty and self care gifts for all, at all price points.

Find out more about Lynne Franks and SEED here: 

https://lynnefranks.com/

https://seednetwork.co.uk/

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Paul Potts, the Britain's Got Talent winner who traded his job at Carphone Warehouse for a life as an Opera singer, playing around the world and selling millions of albums. Plus, Black Friday is upon us so Watchdog and This Morning star Alice Beer joins us to explain how to make sure the deal you're looking at is really worth your attention. 

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Celia Walden whose latest book, Payback has been receiving great acclaim. Financial expert Iona Bain explains the crypto crash and Dyscalculia. 

You can find Celia's book here:

https://www.waterstones.com/book/payday/celia-walden/9780751583151

Find Iona Bain here:

https://twitter.com/ionayoungmoney

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones speak to the Historian, Presenter and Author, Simon Sebag Montfiore about his latest book, The World: A Family History. Simon talks about how some of the conflicts that dominate our present are informed by our past, and discusses what the future might look like. 

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Ben Fogle visits Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones to speak about some of his adventures around the world, his early days as a reality tv star and to speak about a new campaign to protect and restore the UK's Biodiversity.

You can find out more about Ben's campaign with HP and Arbor day here: 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CkKnFdSogYR/

Leave a comment and three trees will be planted on your behalf! 

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