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Pandora Sykes and Sirin Kale wind back to Britain's first ‘official’ reality show, to look at how it became a global phenomenon, the importance of authenticity, and how Jade Goody created a new type of celebrity - famous for simply being herself. Featuring interviews with housema ...  Show more

Sirin Kale and Pandora Sykes look at how one of TV’s most popular shows became mired in tragedy and controversy. Where did it all go wrong? And is this the end for reality TV? Featuring interviews with Megan Barton-Hanson, Dr Alex George, Jake Cornish, Rachel Finni and many more. ...  Show more

It's December 2008 and, having released her third album, "I am... Sasha Fierce", Beyoncé is in BBC Maida Vale recording a live session for the BBC. She leaves Sasha Fierce at the door as she speaks to Sara Cox and MistaJam for Radio 1 and 1Xtra.This is uncut audio from the BBC A ...  Show more

Hello all you Private Parters, welcome back to the podcast where nothing is off limits. It’s Friday and we’ve got a HUGE guest for you this week. Today, Jamie is joined by an incredible talent, an X Factor winner, a platinum selling artist… It's James Arthur.  James won the ninth ...  Show more

Simon Bates visits Whitney at her house in New Jersey in this insightful and, at times, difficult interview. She discusses her upbringing, the problems she faced and her delight at being back home. This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive. Presenter & Producer: David Hyde Assista ...  Show more

Adele is a singer and songwriter who has achieved record-breaking sales and global recognition for her four albums which document her life from the age of 19 onwards. Her cache of awards includes 15 Grammys and nine BRITs. She also won a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for the ...  Show more