Sample the silken, honeyed tones of news legend John Suchet as he joins Tim Lihoreau for a story-filled, delightful dialogue to unveil his 5 fantasy dinner party guests.

ITN News veteran, Classic FM legend and seasoned international correspondent, John brings with him a sheaf of real-life yarns, not to mention his five fantasy guests.

Remember, they can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial – all that’s guaranteed is they are made welcome. Plus, will he accept “The Gatecrasher”? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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“Every time I watched…[People were dying]…they were telling you to shut up!”

Get up close and behind the mic with the comedian and writer Shazia Mirza joining Tim Lihoreau for a funny and forthright chat to reveal her five fantasy dinner party guests.

Fresh from her stint in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, Shazia takes us through her outlandish list of five people she wants to wine, dine - and quiz - around the dinner table. A statesman, a seer, an author…all invited to this special event.

Discover the guest list — they can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial — and see who will make the cut? And will she accept the wildcard “Gate-crasher”? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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“It would be a lot of effort to go to…to create a whole Amanda Holden!"

In the pod squad this week is writer and presenter Danny Wallace, joining host Tim Lihoreau for a unique conversation about his five fantasy dinner party guests.

The Bafta-winning ‘Yes Man’ hands out the placements to 5 unique guests all invited for the dinner of a lifetime. Danny, the self-crowned king of ‘Lovely’, invites a truly eclectic bunch.

From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the table? And will he allow the wildcard “Gate-crasher” to stay? Or is that…Gatecrashers? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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In this delectable episode, Tim Lihoreau welcomes the inimitable Jay Rayner — acclaimed food critic, journalist, and musician — to his imaginary dinner table. As the conversation flows, Jay dishes out stories from behind the scenes of restaurant reviewing, shares surprising dinner guest picks (dead or alive), and reflects on the perfect ingredients for a memorable meal — both culinary and conversational. Expect wit, wisdom, and a generous helping of gourmet gossip.

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‘Paolo di Enfield…I’m going to tell my wife. She will love that.’

In this fascinating episode of Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner, Classic FM’s Tim Lihoreau welcomes world-renowned hypnotist, author, and self-development guru Paul McKenna to the table. Over an imaginary dinner, the conversation flows from mind mastery and the science of change to laughter, stories from the road, and a few surprising dinner guests Paul would love to invite.

Expect deep insights, warm humour, and a touch of the unexpected as Tim uncovers what drives one of the UK’s most influential figures in personal transformation. It’s a dinner party unlike any other—pull up a chair.

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Time for a living legend on the pod. Lyricist Tim Rice joins host Tim Lihoreau for a story-soaked conversation to reveal his five fantasy dinner party guests.

From writing Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar through to his time with Elton John, via Benny and Bjorn, Tim Rice has written it all. There’s even a moment to meet ‘The King’ (Elvis, that is).

He takes Tim on an anecdote-filled tour of his ‘famous five’ guests. They can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial – all that’s guaranteed is they are made welcome. Plus, can we convince him to accept the “Gate-crasher”? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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Season Two continues with all the write stuff when author Kate Mose joins host Tim Lihoreau for a captivating conversation about her five fantasy dinner party guests.

From her time in publishing, through the Labyrinth years, the National Theatre boaad and all, she’s been at the forefront of historical fiction for years.

From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the cut? And will she allow the wildcard “Gate-crasher through the door?” You’ll have to listen to find out!

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“People would be like “Wow…who’s that, with Matt Damon. No... “Who’s that with Alexei Sayle!”

Season Two starts with a banger on 'GWCTD?' when Alexei Sayle joins host Tim Lihoreau for an unforgettable conversation about his five fantasy dinner party guests.

From his pioneering time at the Comedy Store and in the TV groundbreaker 'The Young Ones', he’s been an anarchic presence on our screens and radios ever since. Alexei’s guest list is truly unique and will surprise, delight, and inspire in equal measure.

From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial—who will make the cut? And will he choose the wildcard “Gate-crasher?” You’ll have to listen to find out!

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