Starting out as an actress, an unexpected job offer completely changed the course of Kate’s career, setting her on the path to becoming a much-celebrated director who works across many different mediums including theatre, television, opera and of course, computer games.

Kate has directed more than 35 theatre productions, including the national tour of The History Boy For television, her credits include Grace; Call The Midwife and Endeavour. As a cinematic performance director for games, Kate has worked on BAFTA-winning and nominated titles including Alien: Isolation, Mafia III, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. During her career she has directed notable actors including Michael Fassbender, Naomie Harris, Sir Patrick Stewart, Simon Pegg, and Dame Judi Dench. The gals chat to Kate about her path into directing, her approach to each different project, her dramatic first day on Eastenders, and how she enjoys being tested by A-listers. It's a fascinating conversation!

With comedy sketches, bonus chat and lots of surprises this is an episode scores 10/10, hits a 6, and is a full house of treats.

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Today’s guest is journalist, beauty editor and host of her own wildly successful podcast, EMMA GUNAVARDHANA.

Starting out as a journalist in local newspapers a serendipitous moment led Emma to a temping job at OK! magazine. Emma was quickly promoted became OK!’s Beauty Editor. She has been a Beauty Editor for over 20 years and has interviewed some of the most famous people on the planet including Christina Aguilera, Brittany Spears and Sarah Jessica Parker.

In 2016, she launched her own podcast The Emma Guns Show. Featuring interviews with celebrities, brand creators and authors her podcast has more than 15 million global downloads, over 1000 five star reviews and is one of the top UK podcasts.

We talk to Emma about her highs and lows at OK! magazine, how she came to start her own podcast, and the identity of her favourite guest at Elton John’s White Tie and Tiara Ball!

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Lindsey Kelk - Author & Podcaster

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Keane

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Jenny Joseph - When I Am Old I Shall Wear Purple (poem)

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LTO now has a PATREON page which means you can become an LTO Patron. Patrons get a raft of lush stuff including exclusive bonus content and access to exclusive LTO live events online and in-person. The next Patron-only LTO Live Online event is later this month! Details on Patreon!

Susie & Esther are thrilled to be back in your ears. And over on Patreon too!

Limited Time Only. A pick-me-up in podcast form.

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