This week Emily and Ray take a walk with the brilliant Nina Conti, comedian, actress and ventriloquist extraordinaire.

They meet on Hampstead Heath, where Nina grew up with her parents, actor Tom Conti and writer Kara Wilson, and Emily hears about her fascinating childhood (which happened to include David Bowie at one of her birthday parties). Nina talks about starting out in the RSC before finding her true calling in comedy and ventriloquism with her much-loved sidekick, Monkey.

She tells Emily about her hit live show Whose Face Is It Anyway?, which has been extended due to popular demand, tickets are available at ninaontour.com, and her brilliant new film Sunlight, a darkly funny and unconventional love story she co-wrote, directed and stars in. It’s in cinemas now and available to pre-order on Apple TV ahead of its digital release in November.

It’s a warm, funny and utterly charming chat with one of Britain’s most inventive performers (and features the unforgettable moment Nina gives Raymond his very own ventriloquist voice).

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Walking The Dog is produced by Will Nichols

Music: Rich Jarman

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

Photography: Karla Gowlett

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In part two of Emily and Ray’s walk with the brilliant Sam Ryder, the singer continues to share his warm, funny and heartfelt reflections on life, music and the whirlwind of recent years.

If you haven’t already, catch up on part one, and don’t miss Sam’s stunning new album Heartland, a beautifully personal and intimate record that showcases his incredible voice and songwriting. You can also see him live at his forthcoming Wembley Arena show.

Head to Sam's website for tickets and to listen to Heartland.

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Walking The Dog is produced by Will Nichols

Music: Rich Jarman

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

Photography: Karla Gowlett

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In part two of Emily and Ray’s walk with the wonderful Steve Backshall, the naturalist and Deadly 60 presenter shares more fascinating insights from his life exploring the wild.

If you haven’t already, be sure to listen to part one, and don’t miss Steve’s first ever UK arena tour, Deadly Live, coming to venues across the country this autumn. You can also dive into his brilliant new book Deadly: My Ultimate Lethal Beasts, packed with mind-blowing animal facts and adventures.

Head to Steve's website for tickets, books and beyond.

Follow Emily:

Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean

X - @divine_miss_em

Walking The Dog is produced by Will Nichols

Music: Rich Jarman

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

Photography: Karla Gowlett

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.