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Actress Julie Goodyear, best-known for playing the role of pub landlady Bet Lynch in Coronation Street, opens up about her four marriages, a stint in a psychiatric hospital and her ill-fated return to the Street. She also talks candidly about the relationships she has had with women, and the ups and downs of life with her current husband Scott Brand, a man 27 years her junior
In an emotional interview, the presenter talks about her daughter Caron Keating's death at the age of 41, the early days of her career in Northern Ireland and how, during an evacuation of Belfast's Broadcasting House due to a car bomb outside the building, she decided to carry on with her radio show. Gloria also reveals what it was like meeting Hollywood legends including Audrey Hepburn and Bette Davis
The larger-than-life star reflects on his career, which has included roles in the film version of Flash Gordon and TV series Blackadder, as well as an extraordinary life that has seen him attempt to climb Everest on three occasions and teach Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves how to meditate. He also tells Piers about his estranged daughter, and demonstrates why his famous booming voice once registered louder than a jet engine
The comedian joins the host for a candid conversation about his life and career, revealing that he once considered committing suicide and discussing how he juggled work with caring for his boyfriend Christopher, who died of an Aids-related illness. The former Celebrity Big Brother winner also remembers a famously controversial joke he told on live TV at the expense of the then Chancellor of the Exchequer Norman Lamont, and opens up about a love affair he had with a woman
The record producer discusses his success in the music industry, revealing that, in spite of helping to launch the pop careers of Kylie Minogue, Rick Astley and Jason Donovan, he didn't learn to read and write until his thirties. He also talks about his three failed marriages and how he was once the owner of 18 Ferraris, and opens up about the death of his eldest son at the age of 33
The creator of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, whose legs are insured for £25million, joins Piers for a frank interview reflecting on his life and career. He talks about his reputation as an egomaniac, how he and Michael Jackson made plans to perform together, and his shock at being dropped from one of his shows on the eve of its opening night in London. The choreographer also reveals that he's now using his feet to create works of art
