“I’m happy here on earth. On land!”

Olympic swimming legend Ellie Simmonds joins the podcast to choose her 5 fantasy dinner guests. And in a first for the pod, all her guests are alive and kicking and could show up at any moment.

Ellie and host Tim Lihoreau discuss dancing, spaceships and, of course, dogs! But will she allow The Gatecrasher to stay?

Listen to the the entire championship episode to find out. Follow on Instagram: @classicfm, @timlihoreau, @guesswhoscomingtodinner_pod

“This lady’s not for turning EITHER!”

She is one of the great comedians of our time; she is a formidable traveller; and she has a unique relationship with ‘Helen Mirren’. Susan Calman is our vip choosing her five fantasy dinner guests. In the course of the episode, Tim Lihoreau touches on horror, conspiracy and what it is that makes Susan feel like a Queen! But will she take The Gatecrasher, chosen for her by Tim? Find out by listening to the full fabulous episode Global Player.

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‘She hasn’t invited me round yet!”

One of the Magic Circle’s most lauded magicians is in the studio this week. James Phelan, magic royalty, is pulling his five unique guests out of the hat for inclusion in his fantasy dinner party. Tim Lihoreau discusses who’s invited, who’s sitting where and the whys and wherefores of the fabulous line-up. Along the way, they talk Uncle Paul Daniels, Auntie Debbie McGee, Amanda Holden…and how to predict the National Lottery numbers!!

From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial— who will receive an invite? And will James accept The Gatecrasher, chosen by Tim? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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"The good thing is you can chat and bitch about them on a podcast!”

Beloved by his fellow comedians (“A hilarious natural funny storyteller” * “One of the best comedians in the country!” **) the VIP this week is Ray Bradshaw on "Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?" Ray reveals his five amazing guests who have been granted a spot around his fantasy dinner party - and it’s a unique line-up. Tim Lihoreau discusses who’s invited, who’s sitting where, who’s real and who’s not. Along the way, they talk ‘Posh Partick’, being a CODA comedian, how to cater a children's birthday party and even whether toenails are on the menu.

From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial— who will receive an invite? And will James accept The Gatecrasher, chosen by Tim? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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(* Frankie Boyle ** John Bishop)

‘John Major saved my life!”

A radio and podcast legend is in the 'hot table’ this week: James O’Brien is the VIP on "Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?’.

James unveils his five fave guests who have passed muster for inclusion in his fantasy dinner party - and we can safely say you might be surprised at who gets the nod. Tim Lihoreau discusses who’s invited, who’s sitting where and the whys and wherefores of the stellar line-up. Along the way, they talk writers, they talk weddings, they even talk gaming.

From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial— who will receive an invite? And will James accept The Gatecrasher, chosen by Tim? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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“Giles and Sinead O’Connor… singing duets!”

Star of Father Ted, Death in Paradise, Derry Girls and My Hero, the award-winning stand-up, author and broadcaster Ardal O’Hanlon is the VIP this week, inviting you to Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Tim Lihoreau hears the amazing tales and life stories from one of the UK's best-loved comedians and, when it comes to the final Gatecrasher guest, he throws away the rule book.

From the iconic to the unexpected — living or dead, real or fictional, beloved or controversial— who will receive an invite? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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“Caroline and Miss Piggy might get on quite well!”

Sell-out stand-up and ‘Last One Laughing’ (Ireland) star Emma Doran is Tim Lihoreau's VIP on the pod this week. She not only chooses her five fantasy dinner guests, she also brings masses of what The Guardian called her “pleasing streak of wickedness” to the table. “You’d be mad to miss her”, as the Standard chimed in.

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

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“This guy’s hilarious. We should be best friends."

To mark the 50 episode milestone, it's a double issue day. Comedian Emmanuel Sonubi joins host Tim Lihoreau for a revelatory chat about his five fantasy dinner party guests.

Emmanuel talks heroes and legends as well as the small matter of, quite literally, dying on stage - and still manages to hand out the place cards to 5 fantasy guests who he would love to have around the table. And they are amazing!

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

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