Unscripted Podcast

Unscripted

ITV News
Join ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar as she speaks to a leading name from the world of arts and entertainment. Her guests talk about their life and work, plus Nina asks them where they see themselves in five years, what they'd tell their younger selves - and who they're inviting to their first post-Covid dinner party.
Former Big Brother winner Brian Dowling on the reboot of the show and his presenting career
On Unscripted, former Big Brother winner Brian Dowling joins Nina Nannar. The pair talk ahead of the reboot of the show on ITV, discuss how it changed the landscape of reality TV and whether he would become a contestant again.
Oct 6, 2023
25 min
British film director Ken Loach on The Old Oak, European cinema and his social campaigning
On Unscripted, British film director Ken Loach joins Nina Nannar. The pair look ahead to what could be his final film, The Old Oak.They also discuss why he thinks European cinema is so superior to Hollywood and his social campaigning.
Sep 21, 2023
16 min
Guitarist Andy Taylor on his latest solo album, his time in Duran Duran and prostate cancer
On Unscripted, guitarist Andy Taylor joins Nina Nannar.The pair reflect on his time in Duran Duran and his latest solo album, Man's A Wolf To A Man. Andy also shares how he thought his stage four prostate cancer diagnosis meant that this would be his last record. But, in fact, his new treatment has 'given him back his life.'
Aug 17, 2023
51 min
Florent Manelli on pride month and his new exhibition: 50 LGBTQI+ who changed the world
On Unscripted, artist Florent Manelli joins Nina Nannar.With pride events taking place up and down the UK this month, Nina speaks to French artist Florent Manelli who has just launched a new exhibition of LGBTQI+ icons who, he says, changed the world.The pair discuss Florent's experience of coming out in his twenties and discuss how pride is marked in the UK compared to France.
Aug 3, 2023
31 min
Rita Ora on her new album, writing from the heart and married life
On Unscripted, Rita Ora joins Nina Nannar. The pair discuss her latest and third album, You and I.They also talk all things married life, what it’s like to write from the heart and her ongoing acting career.
Jul 14, 2023
25 min
Nashville's Sam Palladio on starring in Oklahoma! and bringing out new music
On Unscripted, Nashville star Sam Palladio joins Nina Nannar.The pair talk about the success of the series, and going on tour again with the show's music.Sam shares his mixed feelings towards living in the US, after he was held up at gunpoint.And discusses his new role on the West End in Oklahoma!
Jul 7, 2023
20 min
Damian Lewis on his first album Mission Creep and song-writing
On Unscripted, multi-award winning actor and now artist Damian Lewis joins Nina Nannar. Backstage at the Black Deer festival, the pair discuss what it's like for Damian to return to music - something he loved during his teenage years before acting intervened and how song-writing has become a necessity.
Jun 22, 2023
21 min
Eric Cantona on becoming a singer-songwriter, his debut tour and never ending love for Manchester
On Unscripted, football legend and now singer-songwriter Eric Cantona joins Nina Nannar.The pair discuss his new single and upcoming album. He took up the skills during lockdown and now has a tour on the way starting in his beloved Manchester.They talk his continuing love of an audience and why the Manchester scene inspired his latest incarnation.
Jun 2, 2023
22 min
Eurovision winner Loreen on Liverpool's 'vibe' and her advice to Mae Muller
Eurovision winner Loreen had just two hours sleep before sitting down for an interview with ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar for this special edition of Unscripted.The Swedish star revealed how she celebrated her record-breaking win, as well as her thoughts on Liverpool's "vibe".And the two-time winner sent a message to this year's UK entry Mae Muller after she finished second to last.
May 15, 2023
12 min
Alexis Ffrench on King Charles’ coronation, race and the British empire
In a coronation special, on Unscripted, Nina talks with the renowned composer, pianist and campaigner for music education, Alexis Ffrench. The pair discuss what it's like to be chosen to play at the King's coronation ceremony alongside artists like Lionel Richie and Katy Perry. They also discuss the king's place in the modern world, race relations and the British empire.
May 4, 2023
42 min
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