The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show

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The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show: Brian Cox, David Baddiel, Tilly Ramsay and Nikita Kuzmin

Brian Cox, David Baddiel, Tilly Ramsay and Nikita Kuzmin

BBC Radio 2 - The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, Brian Cox, David Baddiel, Tilly Ramsay and Nikita Kuzmin

Succession star Brian Cox and comedian David Baddiel chat to Zoe about their new books.

Brian Cox chats to Zoe about his new autobiography, David Baddiel discusses his latest children's book and Tilly Ramsay and Nikita Kuzmin have all the latest Strictly gossip.

Actor Brian Cox chats to Zoe about his autobiography, Putting the Rabbit in the Hat. From Hannibal Lecter in Manhunter to media magnate Logan Roy in HBO's Succession, Brian Cox has made his name as an actor of unparalleled distinction and versatility. Born in Dundee, he has enjoyed a formidably prolific career in theatre, film and television. He has worked extensively with the Royal Shakespeare Company, he was the first Hannibal Lecter in Manhunter and he is also famous for his roles in, amongst others, Sharpe, Rob Roy, Braveheart, The Bourne Identity, Red and Churchill.

David Baddiel discusses his new children's book, The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous. In the book we meet the unremarkable Billy Smith, who becomes an overnight sensation when his class presentation goes viral. With his friends Bo and Rinor by his side, his life turns into a whirlwind of red carpets, TV shows, albums and even the possibility of meeting Sunshine De Marto – the coolest girl on the planet. But as everyone knows, fame comes with a price! Since becoming a children's author in 2013, David has become one of the UK’s bestselling authors. He created and presented – with Frank Skinner – Fantasy Football and Baddiel & Skinner Unplanned, attaining three number one hits alongside The Lightning Seeds with the football anthem Three Lions.

Also, Tilly Ramsay and Nikita Kuzmin look back on another weekend of drama from the Strictly dancefloor. At just 19 years old, Tilly is this year's youngest competitor. She's no stranger to a bit of spotlight, having presented her very own CBBC cooking show Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch alongside her dad and renowned chef Gordon Ramsay, her mum Tana and five siblings. The show ran for five series and was nominated for three Children's BAFTAs, leading Tilly to release her own cookbook in 2017.

And Zoe plays three disco classics from her personal collection in the Disco Ball at 8.30!

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

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

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