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MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomBobby Friction - My mum, the Punjabi “Hyacinth Bouquet”Exploring Motherhood: A Heartfelt Conversation with Bobby FrictionIn this episode of Mumbelievable, host Sonia celebrates the multifaceted lives of mothers through heartfelt conversation and shared experiences. Sonia and her guest, DJ and BBC presenter Bobby Friction, delve into tales of their unique mothers, from Bobby's charismatic and glamourous mother to Sonia's neurodiverse and free-spirited mum. With anecdotes touching on love, resilience, cultural identity, and personal struggles, this podcast episode offers a touching tribute to the enduring impact of motherhood. Tune in for laughs, insights, and heartwarming stories that underscore the profound influence of mother figures...
2025-11-1939 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomEsther Stanhope - I’m neurosparky thanks to my mumMumbelievable: Chaos, Confidence, and Creativity with Esther StanhopeJoin us in this exciting episode of the Mumbelievable podcast, where we dive deep into the influence of mums on our lives. Host Sonia chats with the wonderful Esther Stanhope, author and motivational speaker, about their unique and sometimes chaotic relationships with their neurodiverse and extroverted mothers. From funny anecdotes to profound realisations, listen in as they share how their mums shaped their confidence, creativity, and perspectives. A perfect blend of humour, heartwarming moments, and valuable insights into the impactful role of mothers. Don't miss Esther's inspiring journey and...
2025-11-0541 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomCatherine Loveday - Mumbelievable LegaciesMumbelievable Legacies: Understanding Our Moms with Professor Catherine LovedayIn this heartfelt episode of the Mumbelievable podcast, host Sonia Beldom dives deep into how our mothers shape us, joined by special guest Professor Catherine Loveday. They share personal stories about their relationships with their own mums, their mental health challenges, and the legacies left behind. Catherine reveals insights from her professional and personal journey dealing with her mother's dementia, while Sonia reflects on her late mother's influential nature. This episode is a touching exploration of love, resilience, and understanding the impact of our mothers. Tune in for...
2025-10-2239 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomDee Anderson's mother was Lady Penelope! Mumbelievable - Celebrating the Legacy of Sylvia Anderson with daughter Dee AndersonIn this heartfelt episode of Mumbelievable, host Sonia Beldom invites the talented Dee Anderson, daughter of the legendary Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, creators of Thunderbirds to share some captivating stories about her mother Sylvia, the inspiration behind Lady Penelope. She also delves into her own creative endeavours in writing, singing, and acting. Listen in for an intimate exploration of how our mums shape who we are, the power of creativity, and the beautiful chaos of growing up in a famously creative household.
2025-10-0840 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomPaul Boross on Growing Up with his "pocket-rocket" MumIn this episode of the Mumbelievable podcast, host Sonia Beldom delves into the unique stories of people's mums, exploring their habits, legacies, and the indelible marks they've left on their children's lives. This instalment features Paul Boross, MBE, who shares the extraordinary journey of his mother Helen, a 94-year-old Scottish 'pocket- rocket' who grew up in abject poverty in Glasgow and is known for her incredible resilience and nurturing spirit. Paul reflects on his mother's tremendous influence on his life, her lack of confidence, and her unwavering support for his unconventional career paths. Filled with heartwarming...
2025-09-2435 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomNicky Hambleton-Jones - Bolder not OlderBolder Not Older: Unveiling Life Lessons from Our Mums with Nicky Hambleton-JonesIn this episode of the Mumbelievable, host Sonia Beldom welcomes Nicky Hambleton-Jones, former presenter of '10 Years Younger' and author of 'Bold Not Older: The Guide to Looking Fabulous in Later Life.' Sonia and Nicky delve into heartfelt discussions about their mothers, reflecting on the highs and lows, joys and struggles, and the indelible marks they made on their lives. They share personal anecdotes, from dealing with their mothers' mental health issues to the influence their mothers had on their own parenting styles. Join...
2025-09-1036 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomComedian Stephen Bailey Talks About His Mumbelievable Mum WendyIn this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Mumbelievable we dive into the world of renowned comedian Stephen Bailey, as he shares touching and amusing memories about his lovely mum, Wendy. From funny anecdotes to the valuable life lessons Wendy imparted, listen as Stephen paints a vivid picture of her unique character and lasting influence. Discover how her kindness, humour, and nurturing nature shaped Stephen into the person he is today. This episode blends humour, warmth, and a deep exploration of the mother-child relationship. Don't miss this entertaining conversation filled with laughter and love. Like, listen, and subscribe to the...
2025-08-2728 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomSuzi Quatro: Legacy of Strong MothersSuzi Quatro: Legacy of Strong MothersIn this episode of the Mumbelievable Podcast, host Sonia Beldom explores the intricate world of motherhood and legacy with iconic rock star Suzi Quatro. Suzi shares poignant memories of her mother Helen, her chaotic yet humour-filled upbringing, and how her neurodiverse mum influenced her life and career. They delve into Suzi's illustrious music career, her creative process, and her passion for psychology, which is reflected in her latest book 'Grave Undertakings.' Tune in for an in-depth conversation filled with heartfelt anecdotes, laughter, and reflections on motherhood and legacy.00:00 I...
2025-08-1325 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomAinsley Harriott - menus, mirth and my mum PeppyIn this touching episode of the MUMBELIEVABLE podcast, Sonia chats with the charismatic king of the kitchen, Ainsley Harriott. They share personal stories about their mothers, discuss their legacies, and how they have inspired their lives, particularly in the kitchen. Ainsley reminisces about his mum, Peppy, her journey from Jamaica to England, her encouraging nature, and her influence on his love for cooking. They talk about the importance of family meals, the joyful memories tied to food, and the life lessons their mothers imparted. Ainsley also gives a sneak peek into his new series 'Fantastic Flavours,' sharing his...
2025-07-3034 min
MempathyEpisode 1: Being NocturnalThe first Mempathy episode deals with sleep disruption in people with dementia-related memory loss.
Our question from the public was “My friend’s mum has dementia and seems to have no concept of what time of day it is. She is becoming nocturnal, sometimes goes to bed at 6am etc. This causes lots of problems!”
In this episode, Professor Catherine Loveday and Sonia Beldom speak about their own experiences of managing nocturnal mums. They then discuss the science underlying sleep, which explains why these problems happen (and in fact is helpful for any of us who ma...
2025-04-1422 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomDanny Clarke growing to love my mumDanny Clarke is a British Garden Designer who shot to fame in 2015 as BBC’s Instant Gardener aged 58. When he branded himself “The Black Gardener” everything went crazy and he was in demand and discovered as an emerging television star. He has also graced our screens with a host of popular garden makeover shows and horticultural advice. In 2019, he joined the ITV ‘This Morning’ team presenting colourful and creative garden transformations. Danny is now a member of Alan Titchmarsh’s Love Your Garden team, the current season being televised on ITV. November 2021 saw Danny co-present a unique garden makeover show on 5Star/Ch...
2024-09-1833 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomMartine Croxall - when your mum hits the headlinesMartine Croxall is a journalist and TV news presenter, currently working for the BBC. Her tenure at the beeb has not been without incident. She was suspended for 11 days for an impartiality review after a comment she made about Boris Johnson withdrawing from the Conservative party leadership contest being "very exciting". She was reinstated but later, along with a number of other journalists, was axed from her presenting job. She sued the BBC for discrimination on a number of grounds and she's back on the air. Sonia finds out about Martine's background and the influence of her parents but particularly...
2024-08-2832 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomEdd China and the world's fastest sofaEdd China is the quintessential British eccentric; TV presenter, inventor, engineering product designer and Wheeler Dealers’ favourite mechanic. Fixing things, Engineering Product Design, innovation and mechanical engineering are what make him tick. Always keen to connect things that aren't normally connected, he created the World's first street legal driving sofa in 1998; the ‘Casual Lofa’, which got him his first Guinness World Record for “Fastest Furniture” at 87mph! Since then he’s gone on to set many other records, most recently; World's Fastest Electric Ice Cream Van revolutionising the industry by developing the World's first all electric ice cream van. In Mumbelievabl...
2024-08-1436 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomAndrew Pierce on his two mums, Betty and MargaretIn this deeply moving and personal episode, Sonia Beldom interviews Andrew Pierce, a journalist and political pundit, about his latest book, 'Finding Margaret, Solving the Mystery of My Birth Mother.' Pierce shares his heart-wrenching journey of being adopted by his loving mum, Betty, while also uncovering the story of his birth mother, Margaret, an Irish nurse. The conversation delves into the challenges of adoption, the quest for identity, and the emotional reunions that shaped Andrew's understanding of family and heritage. This episode offers a poignant look at the extraordinary lives of the two women who m...
2024-07-3138 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomIan Shaw on his mum's agoraphobia, Tupperware parties and keeping secretsIn this episode of 'Mumbelievable,' host Sonia welcomes renowned jazz singer Ian Shaw to share heartfelt and humorous stories about his mother, Megan. From her life in North Wales and her eccentric ways to her struggle with agoraphobia, Ian's recounting of his childhood is both touching and amusing. The episode delves into Megan's influence on Ian's musical journey, her remarkable red hair, and her battle with agoraphobia. Ian talks about how his mother's unique character had a profound impact on his life and career. The episode wraps up with Soni...
2024-07-1732 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomDavid Baddiel - Mum’s porno poetry nearly ruined my lifeDavid Baddiel's latest book is all about his family and much of the narrative concerns his Mumbelievable mother. You possibly won't believe some of the stories about her but they're true. Sonia shares mum stories with David - two women who were in some ways similar but in reality poles apart. This is a must listen!In this episode of Mumbelievable, host Sonia Beldom talks with comedian, author, and television presenter David Baddiel about his new book "My Family: The Memoir" They dive into the quirky and often embarrassing antics of their mothers, sharing stories that...
2024-07-0346 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomZeb Soanes announces his Mumbelievable MumZebedee Soanes, was born in Lowestoft in Suffolk. Zeb is a British radio presenter, you’ll recognise the voice, who hosts the weekday evening music show Relaxing Evenings with Zeb Soanes on Classic FM. He was previously a newsreader and continuity announcer on BBC Radio 4. He presents live concerts, specialising in narrated orchestral work. He’s also published the children’s book series Gaspard the Fox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-2631 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomJudi Spiers on her Mumbelievable mumJudi Spiers, the amazing broadcaster on tv and radio (currently Boom Radio), has a whole raft of stories to share with Sonia about her mum. From the Buckingham Palace garden party story to the Passover recipe she demonstrated on Judi's tv show, Judi is clearly a chip of the old block! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-1136 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomFrank Allen searches for memories of his MumFrank Allen was a leading light, well actually, bass guitar with the 60s super group, The Searchers - 6 Top 10 Hits including 3 No1s. His mum never had a record player so she didn't buy any of his records and she didn't actually go to see him play. Nevertheless, she was a supportive mum even though she thought leaving his job at Penguin Books was a bit of a risk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-2931 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomWith The Coupon Kid, Jordon CoxAt the age of 15, Jordon Cox started to look for ways to save money in a bid to help his mum who was struggling with her finances. In the process he discovered the benefit of coupons and has dedicated himself to sharing that knowledge, earning him the nickname, The Coupon Kid. Jordon tells us about his mum, Debbie, their visual similarities (and differences!), how she reacted to him appearing on TV and why Disney World is such a special destination for them both. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-1530 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomJustin Moorhouse and his Mumbelievable complicated MumJustin Moorhouse grew up in Ashton under Lyne and after a short spell as a salesman he entered a stand-up comedy competition and won it. It led to a part in Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, and to numerous tv and radio aopearances. On this edition of Mumbelievable he talks to Sonia about the complicated relationship he has with his mum, Janice. Justin never met his biological father, Keith, but had a step dad called Phil, Janice's teenage boyfriend. Janice was a tough lady, she had to be and Justin tells us why and how that has affected the relationship they...
2024-05-0138 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomHelen Lederer is not bitter - about her MUMBELIEVABLE MumHelen Lederer has just released her memoir "Not That I'm Bitter" and as well as plugging the book (gently) Helen talks to Sonia about her mum and quizzes Sonia about her mum. Lederer is without doubt a leader in British comedy, being one of the first women to do stand-up in the 80's. She appeared in Absolutely Fabulous as Catriona and you've seen and heard her in a huge variety of shows on screen, on radio and on stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-1730 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomBill Buckley doesn't keep MumEx-That's Life presenter Bill Buckley joins Sonia to to talk about his late mother who wrote his application to Esther Rantzen and got him the job on the iconic TV show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-1731 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomSu Pollard - Queen of British showbizSu Pollard has been entertaining, in every sense of the word, since she was a kid. You may first have seen her in tv's Hi-Di-Hi but her career on stage, screen and even on record has spanned 45 years. Here she talks to Sonia about her Mumbelievable mum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-1032 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomFuzz Townshend - man with two MUMBELIEVABLE mumsCar SOS presenter Fuzz Townshend tells how he grew up with two mothers, his birth mum and his foster mum or "Auntie" who along with his "Nunk" who looked after him 6 out of 7 days a week. Fuzz got into music early when his birth mother won a Vauxhall Chevette in a newspaper competition but took the cash instead and put some of it towards buying Fuzz a drum kit. His career has been interesting, ranging from drumming with his own band, The Wonder Stuff and currently The Beat, to writing and editing Practical Classics and opening a classic car restoration...
2024-04-0340 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomShazia Mirza - mum's the wordShazia Mirza was born in Birmingham, the eldest daughter of Muslim Pakistani parents who moved to Birmingham in the 1950s. She read Biochemistry at Manchester University and then achieved a post-grad certificate in education at Goldsmiths. Before beginning her career in comedy, Shazia was a science teacher at Langdon Park School where she taught Dizzee Rascal ! She later went to Rose Bruford College where she studied acting part time while working as a supply teacher. Shazia's comedy is often described as "brave" drawing on her family's background for humour. She's appeared on tv, on stage, on radio and you ca...
2024-03-2730 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomBobby Crush keys in on his MUMBELIEVABLE motherIncredibly, Bobby Crush won Hughie Green's legendary "Opportunity Knocks" six times - we mean that most sincerely folks. Since then Bobby has had an illustrious show biz career appearing on film on tv and on the biggest stages in the West End. On record he's had chart success on both single and album charts in the UK. On this MUMBELIEVABLE Bobby tells Sonia all about his incredible mum, the support and the love she gave him - get your hanky out this will bring a tear to your eye. And did you know Crush is not a stage name...
2024-03-2032 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomSteve Nallon aka Maggie Thatcher and his mumsYou’ll remember Maggie Thatcher in Spitting Image - the voice of that Maggie was, and is Steve Nallon. Growing up in Leeds he began his career as a stand-up performer on the northern club circuit in the 1970s. In his career Steve Nallon has performed a number of roles and characters as an actor and as a voice artist in theatre, film, television and radio.His mother died suddenly in 1970 when Steve was just nine. Because of his father's mental instability it became necessary for Steve and his sister to move in with their maternal gr...
2024-03-0636 min
MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia BeldomKerry Howard - My boobs AREN’T sprouts, mum!Kerry Howard comes from a pure showbiz family. Brother Russell is a world-famous comedian, mum Ninette has appeared in numerous productions including a series with Russell and Kerry herself is a BAFTA nominated actress no less! Kerry regales Sonia with tales of their mum. She played Laura in the BBC Three comedy series Him & Her and Leanne in Witless. She also appears in BBC Three's "Feed My Funny" a series of comedy sketches with Lu Corfield and she acted as courtroom clerk in the first series of Judge Romesh. You may also remember her in Doc Martin and Waterloo R...
2024-03-0634 min
The Beat Society Podcast By KimThe Art of YouThis week I chat with TV and radio producer Sonia Beldom who has worked on many loved shows such as an 'An Idiot Abroad' amongst many others. We also talk mental health and about her recent children's book 'Granny Franny's Big Red Bus'.
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