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Lorraine and Rosie are joined by Dr Anita Mitra – aka The Gynae Geek – for a warm, no-filter chat about female health. They dive into the realities of pregnancy, birth stories and recovery, and talk honestly about ovarian cysts, pain and when to push for answers, all with plenty of laughter and genuinely reassuring advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Lorraine and Rosie are joined by Reverend Richard Coles — broadcaster, writer, and all-round national treasure — for a joyful chat about belief, balance, and finding humour in the holiest of places. From pop stardom to the pulpit, Richard shares his take on life’s big questions with warmth, wit, and a surprising dose of mischief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of What If? with Lorraine and Rosie, the duo sit down with comedian, writer, and commentator Geoff Norcott for a chat that’s as thought-provoking as it is funny. Together, they explore the big “what ifs” behind modern life — from politics and polarisation to parenting, free speech, and finding balance in an age of outrage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on What If? , the brilliant Jan Ravens joins the conversation to explore the roads not taken, the surprising turns in her career, and the voices—both literal and metaphorical—that have shaped her story. From Dead Ringers impressions to unexpected life lessons, Jan shares warmth, wit, and wise reflections on reinvention, resilience, and the power of laughter. More details on the Dead Ringers 25th Anniversary Tour can be found here https://fieryentertainment.com/our-shows/dead-ringers-the-25th-anniversary-tour/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Lorraine and Rosie are joined by legendary traveller, writer, and Monty Python star Michael Palin for an unforgettable conversation that journeys from comedy to the ends of the Earth.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, on What If? Lorraine and Rosie are joined by Jo Hamilton. Jo dives into her powerful and personal journey as a former sub-postmistress wrongly prosecuted in the Post Office Horizon IT scandal. Jo shares how she was accused of false accounting due to faulty Post Office software, the devastating impact on her life, and her relentless fight for justice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on What If? Lorraine and Rosie are joined by the Queen of Decluttering, Dilly Carter. Dilly discusses her search for her birth Mother in Sri Lanka and speaks honestly and openly on her journey with cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Lorraine, Rosie, and baby Billie are joined in the studio by The Body Coach himself, Joe Wicks!  Joe chats about the buzz around his new protein bar and his mission to get the government to shake up the nation’s food laws. Also, Lorraine's got a bone to pick... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of What If? Lorraine and Rosie sit down with showbiz legend and recent Strictly Come Dancing eliminee, Ross King! Ross chats about his ALMOST career as a professional footballer, his big move to LA, and of course we couldn't let him go without getting a bit of Strictly gossip... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our brand new season of What If? kicks off with a sweet (very) little mystery guest... It’s Rosie's gorgeous new baby, Billie! And if that wasn’t enough, we’re joined by the legendary Marti Pellow. The pop icon chats Wet Wet Wet superstardom, resilience and reinvention, plus why he still gets so excited by the stage. Plus Marti and Lorraine talks about their stints on The Masked Singer as Wolf and Owl, as well as last year's emotional charity single supporting the Change + Check campaign to raise awareness for breast cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lorraine and Rosie are joined by the inspirational dancer, Amy Dowden MBE. This episode was recorded earlier in 2024 before Amy's Strictly journey. Amy discusses her early days in the Ballroom and also speaks openly about her breast cancer experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lorraine and Rosie's guest this week is Paul Burrell, former butler to Diana, Princess of Wales. Paul discusses his time in the Royal household including his first meeting with a young Diana Spencer and winning over the Queen's Corgis with sausages from the staff canteen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The award winning author, screenwriter and journalist Jojo Moyes joins Lorraine and Rosie to chat about the "what if" moments in her life – including what it took to get published, nearly getting married at 17, and why she needed a baseball bat for her first job in London after school. Don't forget Jojo's course, Writing Love Stories with Jojo Moyes is out now on BBC Maestro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lorraine and Rosie are back with some very special episodes of What If? This week, its a very special invite to visit the one and only Mary Berry. Mary provides some very gooey chocolate brownies for the recording which are devoured as she recalls growing up in Bath, her early jobs selling ovens, training at the Cordon Bleu and her move into television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Television's favourite GP, Dr Hilary Jones joined Lorraine and Rosie to discuss his journey into TV, becoming an author and helping rock stars with their ailments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices