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Gemma Cairney interviews cultural icons, tastemakers, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hobbies, collections and loves beyond what they are known for.

Updated: weekly
Episodes available: indefinitely

Episodes to download

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    Kathy Burke

    Sun 19 Jan 2020

    Gemma joins Kathy Burke round at her house to talk about her love of television.

  • Bonnie Greer at the British Museum

    Mon 13 Jan 2020

    Gemma Cairney joins Bonnie Greer at one of her favourite places, the British Museum.

  • Ben Watt birdwatching

    Mon 6 Jan 2020

    Gemma joins musician Ben Watt for a spot of birdwatching

  • Zawe Ashton on shopping

    Sun 28 Apr 2019

    Actress Zawe Ashton chats about spending her leisure time shopping in retail parks.

  • Damon Albarn

    Sun 21 Apr 2019

    Gemma Cairney joins Damon Albarn for a chat about travel and adventure at his studios.

  • Kristin Hersh on snakes

    Sun 14 Apr 2019

    Throwing Muses frontwoman Kristin Hersh joins Gemma Cairney at the reptile house.

  • Sir Paul Smith on cycling

    Sun 7 Apr 2019

    Gemma Cairney is joined by fashion designer Paul Smith to discuss his love of bicycles.

  • Santigold on interior design

    Mon 1 Oct 2018

    Songwriter and record producer Santigold joins Gemma to talk about her hobbies.

  • Michael Stipe on photography

    Sun 23 Sep 2018

    Gemma Cairney joins Michael Stipe to talk about his passion for photography.

  • Theresa from Warpaint on science

    Mon 17 Sep 2018

    Theresa Wayman from Warpaint discusses how she discovered her love of science.

  • Jason from Sleaford Mods on weightlifting

    Tue 11 Sep 2018

    Gemma Cairney joins Jason from Sleafords Mods in his gym in Nottingham.

  • Amazing Grace

    Fri 8 Jun 2018

    Gemma Cairney goes for dinner with the iconic singer Grace Jones.

  • Cosey Fanni Tutti from Throbbing Gristle

    Sun 4 Feb 2018

    Cosey Fanni Tutti from Throbbing Gristle. First broadcast in 2018.

  • Laurie Vincent from Slaves

    Sun 21 Jan 2018

    Laurie Vincent from Slaves.

  • Kelley Deal

    Sun 14 Jan 2018

    Kelley Deal from The Breeders.

  • Tracey Emin

    Sun 7 Jan 2018

    Tracey Emin joins Gemma Cairney in Margate's mysterious Shell Grotto.

  • Goldie

    Sun 31 Dec 2017

    Goldie discusses his passion for hot yoga after a session in a south London yoga studio.

  • Welcome to The Leisure Society

    Thu 14 Dec 2017

    Gemma Cairney explores the hidden hobbies and passions of our cultural icons.

5 tips for better living from rock stars and artists

Kelley Deal, Goldie, Tracey Emin, Laurie Vincent and Cosey Fanni Tutti offer up advice.

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