Season FIVE, Episode TWO!

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Same lovely sillies, comedy sketches, and brilliant guests!

And speaking of brilliant guests…

Our special guest is the legendary EMMA FREUD OBE – a true powerhouse in broadcasting, film, and fundraising.

Emma is a broadcaster, cultural commentator, script editor, and producer behind some of the most iconic films of our time—think Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually. She’s also a driving force behind Comic Relief, helping to raise millions for important causes.

Over her incredible career, Emma has interviewed everyone from David Attenborough to Mary Berry to Al Pacino, hosted arts shows, written for top publications, and shaped some of the most beloved stories in British cinema. She also happens to come from one of the most famous family lineages—she is the great-granddaughter of Sigmund Freud.

We recorded this episode a couple of weeks ago, on the 40th anniversary of Comic Relief, making it the perfect time to reflect on Emma’s incredible contribution to fundraising and entertainment.

In this conversation, we talk to Emma about how she got started in broadcasting, her approach to living in the present and staying open to new opportunities, and her latest role as host of The Archers Podcast—plus, just how much The Archers means to her. We also dive into parenting, the fascinating history of her family name, and some of the most surreal moments of her career.

And as an added bonus, we’re joined by her husband, Richard Curtis, and—much to our delight—their kittens make an appearance too!

Featuring chats, comedy sketches, and plenty of lovely surprises, LTO truly is a pick-me-up in podcast form.

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