Sometimes you watch a TV show and you feel seen by what is happening on the screen. On this episode of Ask Me A Question, Dame Arlene Phillips and Bradley Riches are debating which TV shows best represent real life.

Arlene opens the episode by sharing her journey with the iconic musical Starlight Express before she heads off to Germany for the 38th anniversary gala. A rare achievement and a show which has been seen by over 20 million people!

In the debate, Bradley argues in favour of soaps (as a genre), whilst Arlene chooses Russell T Davies’s It’s a Sin for its realistic depiction of the AIDS crisis and her personal memories of friends becoming ill and facing fear and cruelty.

They also respond to listener suggestions, including The Office and Malcolm In The Middle, before seeing if either of them might change their minds...

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Have you ever watched a TV show and thought... I wish I could be best friends with this character? On this episode of Ask Me A Question, Dame Arlene Phillips and Bradley Riches are debating which TV best friends should be their best friends!

We open the episode with Arlene giving a sneak peak into the behind-the-scenes action of the Olivier Awards, which she directed for the first time, including a hilarious story about Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren!

As we get into the debate, Bradley gives a passionate speech for SpongeBob SquarePants' positivity and loyalty whilst Arlene explains how Catherine O'Hara's character Moira Rose on Schitt's Creek saved her during the pandemic.

They also respond to listener suggestions, including Phoebe from Friends and Del Boy from Only Fools and Horses, before a unique Stick or Switch at the end...

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Have you watched a film lately and thought... wow, that's not alright! Many films have become outdated for different reasons - whether they include improper opinions or behaviour, or just references that are no longer relevant. On this episode of Ask Me A Question, Dame Arlene Phillips and Bradley Riches are debating the most outdated films!

The episode kicks off with a debrief from Bradley's star-studded wedding, before both the hosts argue their case!

Arlene argues that the original film of the musical Grease is now troubling due to misogyny, bullying of Sandy, coercive attitudes, and the message that she must change to be accepted - and she provides an inside look at her new staging of the musical. Meanwhile, Bradley argues that the Scary Movie franchise is outdated and mean-spirited.

They also respond to listener suggestions, including Ghostbusters and The Notebook, before deciding if they're going to Stick or Switch.

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