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Grounded with Louis Theroux

Stuck at home, Louis is using the lockdown to track down some high-profile people he's been longing to talk to - from all walks of life and on both sides of the Atlantic.

20. Justin Theroux

Grounded with Louis Theroux

  • 1.6K views
  • about 3 years ago
  • 01:10:59

Covid-19 hasn’t gone away and, due to travel restrictions, neither has Louis Theroux. In the second outing of his podcast series, he tracks down more high-profile guests he’s been longing to talk to - a fascinating mix of the celebrated, the controversial and the mysterious. In the last episode of the series, Louis catches up with actor, writer and director Justin Theroux - who also happens to be Louis's cousin. With Justin in Mexico and Louis in Texas, they discuss family holidays in Cape Cod, ADHD, and the perils of fighting with rocks. . Producer: Sara Jane Hall Assistant Producer: Molly Schneider

19. FKA twigs

Grounded with Louis Theroux

  • 2.2K views
  • about 3 years ago
  • 01:07:53

Covid-19 hasn’t gone away and, due to travel restrictions, neither has Louis Theroux. In the second outing of his podcast series, he tracks down more high-profile guests he’s been longing to talk to - a fascinating mix of the celebrated, the controversial and the mysterious. In the latest episode, Louis has a remote conversation with musician and actor Tahliah Debrett Barnett, better know as FKA twigs. They discuss being trolled online and her love for Adam Ant and Shakespears Sister. Twigs also speaks out about her relationship with Shia LaBeouf. Producer: Paul Kobrak Assistant Producers: Catherine Murnane and Molly Schneider A Mindhouse production for BBC Radio 4

18. Leah Remini

Grounded with Louis Theroux

  • 1.8K views
  • about 3 years ago
  • 58:32

Covid-19 hasn’t gone away and, due to travel restrictions, neither has Louis Theroux. In the second outing of his podcast series, he tracks down more high-profile guests he’s been longing to talk to - a fascinating mix of the celebrated, the controversial and the mysterious. Emmy Award winning actor and TV presenter Leah Remini talks to Louis Theroux about life in the Church of Scientology and her reasons for leaving. Producer: Paul Kobrak Assistant Producers: Catherine Murnane and Molly Schneider

17. Riz Ahmed

Grounded with Louis Theroux

  • 1.8K views
  • about 3 years ago
  • 01:04:23

Covid-19 hasn’t gone away and, due to travel restrictions, neither has Louis Theroux. In the second outing of his podcast series, he tracks down more high-profile guests he’s been longing to talk to - a fascinating mix of the celebrated, the controversial and the mysterious. Calling in from LA as the UK enters another lockdown, actor and director Riz Ahmed chats with Louis about rap battles, his relationship with the UK and the joy of daytime raves. Producer: Sara Jane Hall Assistant Producer: Molly Schneider A Mindhouse production for BBC Radio 4

16. Oliver Stone

Grounded with Louis Theroux

  • 2.2K views
  • about 3 years ago
  • 01:00:27

Covid-19 hasn’t gone away and, due to travel restrictions, neither has Louis Theroux. In the second outing of his podcast series, he tracks down more high-profile guests he’s been longing to talk to - a fascinating mix of the celebrated, the controversial and the mysterious. In this episode, multi award-winning film director Oliver Stone talks to Louis about surviving Vietnam, using Scarface to kick his drug addiction and who he thinks has been the worst US President. Producer: Paul Kobrak Assistant Producer: Catherine Murnane A Mindhouse production for BBC Radio 4

15. Frankie Boyle

Grounded with Louis Theroux

  • 4.8K views
  • about 3 years ago
  • 01:00:18

Covid-19 hasn’t gone away and, due to travel restrictions, neither has Louis Theroux. In the second outing of his podcast series, Louis tracks down more high-profile guests he’s been longing to talk to - a fascinating mix of the celebrated, the controversial and the mysterious. In the latest episode, comedian and writer Frankie Boyle chats with Louis about growing up in Glasgow and discovering alcohol as a teenager. They also discuss whether cancel culture exists and the role that tabloid newspapers play in public outrage. Produced by Sara Jane Hall Assistant Producer: Catherine Murnane A Mindhouse production for BBC Radio 4

14. Ruby Wax

Grounded with Louis Theroux

  • 2.1K views
  • over 3 years ago
  • 01:14:41

Covid-19 hasn’t gone away and, due to travel restrictions, neither has Louis Theroux. In the second outing of his podcast series, he tracks down more high-profile guests he’s been longing to talk to - a fascinating mix of the celebrated, the controversial and the mysterious. Calling in from an eco-village in Scotland, comedian, writer and mental-health campaigner Ruby Wax speaks to Louis about spending time with Donald Trump, turning her back on television and how the sight of Louis's face put Ruby off her food. Producer: Paul Kobrak Assistant Producer: Catherine Murnane A Mindhouse production for BBC Radio 4

13. Rylan Clark-Neal

Grounded with Louis Theroux

  • 1.5K views
  • over 3 years ago
  • 01:03:06

Covid-19 hasn’t gone away and, due to travel restrictions, neither has Louis Theroux. In the second outing of his podcast series, he tracks down more high-profile guests he’s been longing to talk to - a fascinating mix of the celebrated, the controversial and the mysterious. In this episode, television and radio presenter Rylan Clark-Neal settles down in his personal Big Brother diary room to talk to Louis about modelling his own home on the Big Brother house, crying onstage in front of millions and how one of Louis’s documentaries ignited his teenage sexuality. Produced by Sara Jane Hall Assistant Producer: Catherine Murnane A Mindhouse production for BBC Radio 4

12. Sia

Grounded with Louis Theroux

  • 2.5K views
  • over 3 years ago
  • 01:06:51

Covid-19 hasn’t gone away and, due to travel restrictions, neither has Louis Theroux. In the second outing of his podcast series, he tracks down more high-profile guests he’s been longing to talk to - a fascinating mix of the celebrated, the controversial and the mysterious. In the second episode of the new series, singer-songwriter Sia talks to Louis Theroux about being catapulted to superstardom, the Aussie drinking holes of West London and her lockdown addiction to reality TV. Plus Louis gets the chance to sing Sia some of her most famous songs… Produced by Sara Jane Hall and Catherine Murnane A Mindhouse production for BBC Radio 4

11. Michaela Coel

Grounded with Louis Theroux

  • 1.8K views
  • over 3 years ago
  • 01:07:33

Covid-19 hasn’t gone away and, due to travel restrictions, neither has Louis Theroux. In the second outing of his podcast series, he tracks down more high-profile guests he’s been longing to talk to - a fascinating mix of the celebrated, the controversial and the mysterious. They include Oscar-winning Hollywood director Oliver Stone… singer, songwriter and superstar collaborator Sia… outspoken and occasionally cancelled comedian Frankie Boyle… dancer and singer FKA Twigs… mental health campaigner and comedian Ruby Wax… ubiquitous TV presenter Rylan Clark-Neal… and more. In the first episode of the new series, actor, writer and producer Michaela Coel talks to Louis about speaking in tongues, sexual consent and suffering from 'post-writum depression' after the success of I May Destroy You. Produced by Paul Kobrak Assistant Producer - Catherine Murnane A Mindhouse production for BBC Radio 4

Grounded with Louis Theroux - Series 2 Preview

Grounded with Louis Theroux

  • 1.4K views
  • over 3 years ago
  • 03:50

Covid-19 hasn’t gone away and, due to travel restrictions, neither has Louis Theroux. In this second outing of his podcast series, he tracks down more high-profile guests he’s been longing to talk to - a fascinating mix of the celebrated, the controversial and the mysterious. They include Oscar-winning Hollywood director Oliver Stone, singer, songwriter and superstar collaborator, Sia, outspoken stand-up comedian Frankie Boyle, dancer and singer FKA Twigs, mental health campaigner and comedian, Ruby Wax, ubiquitous TV presenter Rylan Clark-Neal… and more. In this preview episode, Louis introduces some of the guests he's meeting in the new series. The second series begins on Monday 30 November, 2020. Produced by Paul Kobrak and Sara Jane Hall A Mindhouse production for BBC Radio 4

The Joe Wicks Podcast: Teaser Episode

Grounded with Louis Theroux

  • 1.4K views
  • over 3 years ago
  • 11:02

Joe Wicks wants to know: What’s the one thing that makes life better? Joe loves finding ways to boost his mental and physical health, so he’s asking some of his inspiring mates about their secret to physical and mental happiness. Whether it’s a high-intensity cycle, a freezing cold shower or a cheeky power nap, every guest will share the one thing that works for them. This is sunshine in a podcast. Joe Wicks is here for you, and he won’t stop until you’re fit and happy. Subscribe to The Joe Wicks Podcast now on BBC Sounds.

10. Chris O'Dowd

Grounded with Louis Theroux

  • 1.4K views
  • over 3 years ago
  • 01:01:06

In Grounded with Louis Theroux, Louis’s using the lockdown to track down some high-profile people he’s been longing to talk to – a fascinating mix of the celebrated, the controversial and the mysterious. In this episode, Louis speaks to actor, comedian and good friend, Chris O’Dowd, who is locked down in LA. Chris talks about singing Imagine in a viral video, getting into fights and pretending to be bitten by a dog. Produced by Paul Kobrak A Mindhouse production for BBC Radio 4

9. Gail Porter

Grounded with Louis Theroux

  • 1.6K views
  • almost 4 years ago
  • 01:01:23

In Grounded with Louis Theroux, Louis’s using the lockdown to track down some high-profile people he’s been longing to talk to – a fascinating mix of the celebrated, the controversial and the mysterious. In this episode, Louis speaks to television presenter and mental health campaigner Gail Porter. Gail discusses 90s lad culture, having her naked image projected onto the Houses of Parliament, and trying to contact the dead. Produced by Paul Kobrak A Mindhouse production for BBC Radio 4

8. Troy Deeney

Grounded with Louis Theroux

  • 2.2K views
  • almost 4 years ago
  • 01:04:24

In Grounded with Louis Theroux, Louis’s using the lockdown to track down some high-profile people he’s been longing to talk to – a fascinating mix of the celebrated, the controversial and the mysterious. In this episode, the guest is footballer and Watford FC captain, Troy Deeney. Troy tells Louis about growing up on one of the biggest council estates in Europe, his time in prison and the reason he won’t fix his teeth. Produced by Paul Kobrak A Mindhouse production for BBC Radio 4

7. Miriam Margolyes

Grounded with Louis Theroux

  • 2.6K views
  • almost 4 years ago
  • 01:00:11

In Grounded with Louis Theroux, Louis’s using the lockdown to track down some high-profile people he’s been longing to talk to – a fascinating mix of the celebrated, the controversial and the mysterious. in this episode, Louis speaks to actor and documentary-maker, Miriam Margolyes. In a wide-ranging and provocative conversation, they discuss sexuality, anti-Semitism in the UK and her hatred of housework. Produced by Paul Kobrak A Mindhouse production for BBC Radio 4

6. KSI

Grounded with Louis Theroux

  • 1.7K views
  • almost 4 years ago
  • 01:01:48

In Grounded with Louis Theroux, Louis is using the lockdown to track down some high-profile people he’s been longing to talk to – a fascinating mix of the celebrated, the controversial and the mysterious. In this episode, Louis speaks to YouTube star, rapper and boxer, KSI. They discuss being an outsider at school, his fear of losing and internet beef. Produced by Paul Kobrak A Mindhouse production for BBC Radio 4