The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show

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The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show: Les Dennis, Felicity Baker and The Why Workshop

Les Dennis, Felicity Baker and The Why Workshop

BBC Radio 2 - The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, Les Dennis, Felicity Baker and The Why Workshop

Les Dennis tells Zoe about his new drama on BBC One and The Why Workshop returns.

Les Dennis tells Zoe about his role in Jimmy McGovern's, Moving On. Plus BBC journalist Felicity Baker talks about her documentary I Can't Say My Name: Stammering In The Spotlight.

Les Dennis, one of the nation's favourite entertainers, tells Zoe about starring in a brand new episode of Jimmy McGovern's BBC One drama Moving On. Les has worked as a comedian and presenter and over the last decade has been building up his credits as an actor. He has performed in a variety of productions in the West End and on tour, including The Provoked Wife as part of the RSC’s 2019 series and previously as ‘Uncle Fester’ in the UK tour of The Addams Family. As a TV actor, he has played leading roles in Coronation Street, Midsomer Murders and Holby City. He's also worked with Ricky Gervais in comedies Extras and Life's Too Short. 

Felicity Baker, BBC journalist and producer, talks to Zoe about her documentary, I Can't Say My Name: Stammering In The Spotlight. Felicity has a stammer that she has spent her whole life trying to hide and struggles to say her own name. After revealing her secret to presenter Sophie Raworth, they swap roles as Felicity steps out in front of the camera to talk about what it’s like to live with a stammer. As they explore this hidden world, Felicity finds she is not alone. 

It’s The Why Workshop, and Zoe quizzes the QI Elves with more wonders and ponders, including your questions.

Along with Clare Runacres on news, Richie Anderson on travel and Mike Williams on sport, she and the team have the best start to your morning. With celeb guests, headlines, tunes chosen by listeners, and more music that you can shake a glitterball at!

There's also a daily Pause For Thought and listeners on the line, as Zoe entertains the nation with fun for the family!

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