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The Chris Evans Show with The National Lottery

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Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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United Kingdom

Genres:

Comedy

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Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Carfest 2026 Big Announcement!

8/18/2025
On this special episode, Chris is joined by Clare Scheckter, the owner of Laverstoke Park Farm and Stuart Pringle, the Chief Executive Officer of Silverstone to give us some very exciting Carfest news. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every weekday morning from 0630am on Virgin Radio, just ask your smart speaker to "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:20:27

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The one with Tom Grennan & Charlie Baker

8/15/2025
HAPPY FRIDAY! Today on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery: Tom Grennan chats about his new album, Everywhere I Went, Led Me to Where I Didn't Want to Be, on the day of its release. Charlie Baker gives us the lowdown on his brand new show, Game On with Charlie Baker, at 2pm every Saturday and Sunday here on Virgin Radio! Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every weekday morning from 0630am on Virgin Radio, just ask your smart speaker to "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:44:02

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The one with Ewan McGregor & Charley Boorman

8/14/2025
The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery is back from it's Summer holidays! Today on the show: Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman gave us the lowdown on their latest Long Way series, Long Way Home available to watch now on Apple TV+. They also filled us in on their upcoming live event, Long Way Chat, at Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham on Saturday 30th August. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every weekday morning from 0630am on Virgin Radio, just ask your smart speaker to "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:36:23

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Guest Encore: Celia Imrie

8/13/2025
Today's guest encore... Celia Imrie! Chris had interviewers' regret following his chat with the award-winning actress the day before, so got her back on the show and put forward his burning questions. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every weekday morning from 0630am on Virgin Radio, just ask your smart speaker to "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:11:52

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The one with Celia Imrie

8/12/2025
The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery is BACK! Today on the show: Celia Imrie flicked through her latest book, Meet Me At Rainbow Corner, which is out now in paperback. Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every weekday morning from 0630am on Virgin Radio, just ask your smart speaker to "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:25:47

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Listen Back to: Alison Hammond & Bono

8/8/2025
Need some holiday listening?! Here's your chance to listen back to some of the great guests that have joined The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery. Back in November 2024, the amazing Alison Hammond has us chuckling with news of her debut novel, Bombshell. And Bono Zoomed in to tell us all about his film Bono: Stories of Surrender, out on Apple TV+. Chris and the Class Behind The Glass are back on Monday morning from 6.30am, listen on your smart speaker just say "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:30:27

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Listen Back to: Simon Pegg & Julia Garner

8/7/2025
Need some holiday listening?! Here's your chance to listen back to some of the great guests that have joined The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery. In May, the super Simon Pegg spilled the beans on the latest Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, out now. And actress Julia Garner lifted the lid on starring in The Fantastic Four: First Steps back in July. Chris and the Class Behind The Glass are back on Monday morning from 6.30am, listen on your smart speaker just say "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:02:43

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Listen Back to: Arnold Schwarzenegger & Jesse Tyler Ferguson

8/6/2025
Need some holiday listening this Summer?! Here's your chance to listen back to some of the great guests that have joined The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery. Actual Hollywood superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger joined us in 2023 to share his rules for life from his book: Be Useful: Seven Tools For Life. And Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson popped by in May spilling the beans on starring in Here We Are, on now at The National Theatre. Chris and the Class Behind The Glass are back on Monday morning from 6.30am, listen on your smart speaker just say "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:20:55

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Listen Back to: Julia Louis-Dreyfus & Tom Hanks

8/5/2025
Need some holiday listening?! Here's your chance to listen back to some of the great guests that have joined The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery. Queen of comedy Julia Louis-Dreyfus popped in in April spilling the beans on starring in Marvel’s newest offering, Thunderbolts And Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks joined us in December 2023 to tell us all about The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks at London’s Lightroom. Chris and the Class Behind The Glass are back on Monday morning from 6.30am, listen on your smart speaker just say "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:07:28

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The one with Jim Sturgess & Laura Day

7/18/2025
Musician and actor Jim Sturgess chats to Chris about the new BBC iPlayer drama series, Mix Tape, which is out now. Psychic to the stars, Laura Day, pops by to tell us about her new book ‘The Prism’ and talk about her intuit work with Hollywood stars. Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:46:11

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The one with Danny Bent

7/17/2025
Adventurer Danny Bent reveals the mental benefits of having an adventure, ahead of his run across Iceland with Vassos. He also gave his top tips to happiness after being named as one of the top 100 happiest people in the UK. Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:14:52

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The one with Joe Wicks, Australian Tony & Kirsty Gallagher

7/16/2025
Fitness guru Joe Wicks chats to us about his brand new series called ‘Activate.’ A free series of 5 minute videos aimed at helping children to work out and stay active. Australian listener Tony speaks to Chris from Charleville, a small town in the outback, about life there and the charity work he does to help men struggling with their mental health. Author Kirsty Gallagher talks about how Mercury being in Retrograde might affect us throughout the week. Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:42:54

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The All Guests Tuesday one with Richard Harpin & Angus Collins

7/15/2025
Today on All Guests Tuesday; Author and CEO of Homeserve Richard Harpin turns the pages of his new book ‘How To Make A Billion In 9 Step: Simple Lessons for Making Extraordinary Wealth.' Angus Collins speaks to us from St Agnes as he attempts to be the first person to row non-stop, solo and unsupported around Great Britain whilst raising money for the men’s mental health charity, James’ Place. Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:30:26

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The one with Reef & Julia Garner

7/11/2025
Rockers Reef play live at the Top of the Tower, ahead of their Replenish 30th Anniversary Tour, which kicks off in Nottingham in October. Actress Julia Garner lifts the lid on starring in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, out Friday 25th July. Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:42:49

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The one with Benjamin Hall & Cadi Rodgers

7/10/2025
Journalist Benjamin Hall chats to us about his book, Resolute: How We Humans Keep Finding Ways to Beat the Toughest Odds, out now. As part of Big Football Day, powered by The National Lottery, teenage Chelsea player Cadi Rodgers told us about living the dream. Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:34:00

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The one with Gabby Bernstein & Dr Beibei Du-Harpur

7/8/2025
Best-selling author Gabby Bernstein tells us all about her latest book, Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life, out now. Dermatologist Dr Beibei Du-Harpur shares her sun safe tips ahead of another heatwave. Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:39:09

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The one with Kevin Rowland

7/7/2025
Dexy's Midnight Runner’s Kevin Rowland flips through his new memoir, Bless Me Father, which hits shelves this Thursday. Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:26:45

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The one with The Happy Pear

7/4/2025
Delicious duo The Happy Pear aka David & Stephen Flynn get our mouths walking in the midst of National Picnic Month. Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:33:01

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The one with Sir Keir Starmer, Zack Brown & Sean Hayes

7/3/2025
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer chatted to us about his first year in office and took part in Kids Prime Minister's Questions. McClaren Racing CEO Zak Brown revs us up for the British Grand Prix this Sunday and gave us all the gossip behind F1 Drive to Survive. Will and Grace star Sean Hayes pops by for a chat, before his Tony award-winning play, Good Night, Oscar, opens at the Barbican Centre in London on Thursday 31st July. Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:10:00

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The All Guests Tuesday one featuring Judy Murray

7/1/2025
Today on All Guests Tuesday: Judy Murray serves up her latest book, Game, Set & Murder, out on Thursday. Simon Finch, The trumpeter for the Barmy Army creates the atmosphere ahead of a busy Summer of Cricket. Youtuber James Bolding, A.K.A BoldFinds gives us some top tips on how to sell your unwanted items on eBay. And Chief Football Correspondent for The Sunday Times Jonathan Northcroft gets into Footballer's transfer values. Join Chris, Vassos and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:51:33