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59:54| Tuesday, March 18, 2025|Ep. 16

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Kiruna StamellOn this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are delighted to welcome the clever, witty, and endlessly inspiring Kiruna Stamell. Best known to fans of Doctors as receptionist Kirsty Miller, Kiruna has had a long and varied career spanning comedy, contemporary and classical theatre, dance, and even a debut in Moulin Rouge. Elisabeth and Kiruna talk about finding her people after moving to Britain in the noughties, taking on the Brummie accent, tackling social anxiety, and being a passionate disability activist. There’s also a cigar-smoking abbess, a memorable first date, and a certain upcoming series she might just be in…You can follow Kiruna on Instagram @kirunastamell - and beautiful Luna on her very own Instagram account, lunathelovelyrescueNew CSFTS News! You can now join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/chickensoappodcast/Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: podcast@chickensoapforthesoul.comFollow the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio 

01:02:05| Tuesday, March 11, 2025|Ep. 15

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Philip RalphOn this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are honoured to be joined by the immensely talented writer (and recovering actor) Philip Ralph, who wrote no less than 73 episodes of Doctors in the 19 years he worked on the show, winning numerous Soap and RTS Awards along the way. Elisabeth and Philip talk about tensing up in front of the camera, what set Doctors apart, the crisis in the TV industry and the problem with Magical Thinking. Phil’s play DEEP CUT, about the death of Private Cheryl James at the Deep Cut barracks in Surrey, received rave reviews and was adapted as a play for Radio 4.You can follow Philip on Twitter/ X here: X.com/PhilipRalph9New CSFTS News!  You can now join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/chickensoappodcast/Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: podcast@chickensoapforthesoul.comFollow the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio 

40:50| Tuesday, March 4, 2025|Ep. 14

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Dex LeeOn this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are joined by the delectable and charming Dex Lee, who played the role of Bear Sylvester on BBC Doctors for five years - and was repeatedly nominated for Best Day Time Star at the British Soap Awards. Dex joins us from his dressing room in the West End, where he is currently starring in the musical Moulin Rouge as Toulouse-Lautrec.Elisabeth and Dex talk about performing for a live audience again, auditioning for Doctors in his shorts and the importance of counting your blessings.For tickets for Moulin Rouge, go here: https://moulinrougemusical.co.uk/You can follow Dex on InstagramNew CSFTS News!  You can now join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/chickensoappodcast/Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: podcast@chickensoapforthesoul.comFollow the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio 

42:46| Tuesday, February 25, 2025|Ep. 13

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Jan Pearson (Karen Hollins, Doctors)On this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are honoured to be joined by the woman who gave us one of Doctors’ most beloved characters—Karen Hollins. From 2009 to 2023, Jan Pearson made us laugh and cry, and ultimately delivered one of the best soap exits of all time.With over 1,881 episodes under her belt (we thank you, Jan!), she brought heart, humour, and an unshakable authenticity to the role—earning a British Soap Award for Best On-Screen Partnership with Chris Walker (Rob Hollins).Elisabeth and Jan dive into the journey from nearly turning down the job to staying for 14 years, the chaos and comedy of remembering lines (or not), and the art of making things work when they absolutely shouldn’t. They also chat about being a character’s gatekeeper, the perils of surgical gloves, and, of course, what made Chris Walker such a joy to work with.Be warned: there may be a few tears in this one…New CSFTS News!  You can now join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/chickensoappodcast/Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: podcast@chickensoapforthesoul.comFollow the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio 

56:31| Tuesday, February 18, 2025|Ep. 12

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Peter Lloyd (Series Producer, Doctors)This week we truly go behind the scenes and talk to one of the ‘Letherbridge Gods’ - the man whos got to decide which characters lived or died, struggled or thrived: series producer Peter Lloyd.Elisabeth and Peter start with a short argument about Peter’s job title (he’s not a showrunner, he might settle for creative leader) but then get underway to talk about the groundbreaking storylines on Doctors, The Sofa of Tears in Peter’s office, the audition process and what to do when a storyline seems to run out of steam. Peter may not be a famous face from in front of the camera, but if you love all things telly, then this will be a rewarding listen.New CSFTS News! You can now join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/chickensoappodcast/Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: podcast@chickensoapforthesoul.comFollow the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio 

43:20| Monday, February 10, 2025|Ep. 11

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Lucinda Cowden (Melanie Pearson, Neighbours)G’day everyone. You defo gonna enjoy this week on Chicken Soap for the Soul. We are stoked to be joined by none other than our Cobber and Neighbours soap legend, Lucinda Cowden. You little ripper.Lucinda played the role of the much-loved, zany and off-kilter Melanie Pearson on Neighbours from 1987 to 1991 and then again in 2020 and in 2023.Elisabeth and Lucinda talk about how to sound like a cross between a honking seal and a braying donkey, eating flies in the outback (crikey), about being an expat in the land of Pommies and about being cancelled - and then uncancelled again. Strewth.Don't be a drongo, park up the bunky, open a coldie and spend the arvo listening to our best mate Lucinda Cowden on CSFTS. Good on ya mate.Lucinda is currently touring in the UK with Neighbours - The 40th Anniversary Tour - it only runs until the 18th of February so get a wiggle on to bag yourself some tickets.You can also follow Lucinda on Instagram New CSFTS News!  You can now join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/chickensoappodcast/Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: podcast@chickensoapforthesoul.comFollow the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio 

37:01| Tuesday, February 4, 2025|Ep. 10

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Chris Walker (Rob Hollins, Doctors)This week on Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are joined by an actor who was made in Yorkshire of brilliant stuff, a man who has played a massive range of roles over the years in more TV and Films you can shake an actor's stick at:  it's the extremely talented and funny Chris Walker. From Grange Hill to Coronation Street to Brookside to The Bill and of course Doctors plus many more TV series and Movies, Chris has done it all.  Elisabeth and Chris talk about the stress of being on Celebrity Masterchef, being recognised while on a ride-along with the rozzers in Liverpool, going to work on a speedboat and his gratitude to his mentor, John Godber.Also, it turns out Elisabeth and Chris both met the legendary actor Michael Caine and not a lot of people know that. Chris and his son are running The Walker Kitchen this winter at The Navigation Inn in Wakefield: https://www.facebook.com/navigationwakefieldNew CSFTS News!  You can now join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/chickensoappodcast/Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: podcast@chickensoapforthesoul.comFollow the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio "The best research for playing a drunk is being a British actor for 20 years."  Michael Caine

01:06:34| Tuesday, January 28, 2025|Ep. 9

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Dido Miles (Dr Emma Reid)This week on Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are delighted to be in the company of the unstoppable force and formidable talent, Dido Miles. Dido played the role of Dr Emma Reid on BBC Doctors for 12 years, during which she was nominated for several British Soap Awards. Dido also appeared in films such as Black Beauty and First Knight and had a recurring role on EastEnders.Elisabeth and Dido (is that her real name?) talk about heart-wrenching storylines, kissing Richard Gere, NOT being a nepo baby and being so cold on set you need to chew ice to stop your breath from showing. Dido also talks - for the first time - about why she left the series so suddenly.   New CSFTS News!  you can now join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/chickensoappodcast/Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: podcast@chickensoapforthesoul.comFollow the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio

41:47| Tuesday, January 21, 2025|Ep. 8

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Niall Fraser (Director on Doctors)This week on Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are privileged to be joined by one of the people who made the magic happen, director Niall Fraser. Niall directed 295 episodes of Doctors, between 2007 and 2024. Before that, Niall has had a really interesting and varied media career including being the long term director on BBC radio drama, The Archers and running a large TV production company. Elisabeth and Niall talk about the beauty of an accidental career, stunt scenes, tea with Judy Dench, being in charge and directing an untrained hamster. Niall Fraser is currently working as a director on Silent Witness.Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: podcast@chickensoapforthesoul.comFollow the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.