“It’s quite hard to deal with that and not be a plonker!”

In a special bumper episode, recorded over two sessions last summer, Tim talks to one of our greatest living composers, Howard Goodall.

Known to millions through his themes to The Vicar of Dibley, Red Dwarf, Blackadder, QI and so many more, he is also one of the foremost composers of musicals and choral music.

Find out who his ‘man with the van’ was at college; which legend he met in a hotel in the lakes; and some eye-opening insight into the mystical process of composing, itself.

And of course - WHO…are his five mystery guests?

All this and …will he take the Gatecrasher? Find out here!

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“It’s a SHITHOLE!”

Fresh from her win as Queer Comedian of the Year…it’s Rosie Jones, joining Tim Lihoreau for a fun-filled role chat about her 5 fantasy dinner party guests.

As well as discussing the ideal order in which to eat her food, we will chew over the ideal A-list dinner party and catch up on life on the stand-up comedy circuit .

Rosie has five amazing arrivals to make this the perfect dinner party. Her guests can be living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial – all that’s guaranteed is they are made welcome. Plus, can she be convinced her to accept the “Gate-crasher”? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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“Oh….oh dear…..[two minutes later] …oh, this it hard!...”

The Dame is in the building. Dame Denise Lewis joins Tim Lihoreau for a truly A-List dinner party line up and conversation about her life and loves.

This Olympian legend catches up on all things athletic AND how to survive in the world when the ‘seven sports’ are gone.

She takes Tim on a whirlwind tour of her ‘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 her to accept the “Gate-crasher”? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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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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