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Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'

Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'

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 Life’s A Beach sees Alan giving Judith Chalmers and Michael Palin a run for their money as he invites a famous guest each week to discuss their favourite places in the world. Bursting with anecdotes, laidback chat and laugh out loud travel tales - if this podcast was a suitcase you’d have to sit on it. “My Life’s A Beach podcast is the escapism we ALL need right now. I sat down and chatted with some of my famous friends about everything travel. From caravanning in Rhyl to private jetting to the Maldives, my guests spill the beans on their holiday horrors and dream destinations. Let’s face it: we might not have the sun on our faces, but after a listen to this you’ll definitely have a smile” – ALAN CARRCopyright Keep It Light Media Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • S10 EP7: Jeff Goldblum (Video Edition)

    S10 EP7: Jeff Goldblum (Video Edition)
    Mar 13 2026
    Jeff Goldblum boards Alan Air for one of the most gloriously unpredictable flights yet. From Old Hollywood legends and Mulholland Drive nightmares to pickles, sandwiches and impromptu singing, Jeff goes full Goldblum - charming, curious and wonderfully maverick. They talk about his new album Night Blooms, touring with orchestras around the world, and the timeless magic of jazz standards. Along the way there’s Sharon Stone, Billie Holiday, a surprising Bloody Mary debate… and Alan pitches Jeff a brand-new horror film: An American Were-MILF in London. Expect name-dropping, movie love, musical nostalgia and one very enthusiastic conversation about pickles. 00:00 Intro 00:18 Jeff Goldblum boards Alan Air 01:14 The Windmills of Your Mind & The Thomas Crown Affair 01:59 Jeff’s frozen yoghurt meeting with Faye Dunaway 03:29 Crisps, pickles and snack food debates 05:30 Jeff Goldblum's favourite sandwiches 05:58 The “Bloody Alan” cocktail 07:30 Jeff’s love of Lauren Hutton and gabby teeth 10:12 Horoscopes, science and star signs 11:41 Jeff’s new album Night Blooms 12:59 Jeff and Alan singing classics like Misty and Bewitched 13:37 Nosferatu, horror films and Alan’s Were-MILF pitch 15:03 Jeff agrees to star in Alan’s movie 16:23 Touring the UK, Royal Albert Hall and Sydney Opera House 17:41 What happens at a Jeff Goldblum live show 19:41 Touring food: fish & chips and British roasts 20:29 Jeff’s favourite drink: the Virgin Mary 21:14 Time machines, classic films and Total Recall 23:34 Sharon Stone, Casino and Scorsese movies 24:48 Old Hollywood, Chateau Marmont and Hollywood history 27:21 Mulholland Drive and David Lynch 29:15 Alan’s middle name reveal 30:31 Quick-fire round 33:39 Final descent #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #JeffGoldblum #Podcast #TravelPodcast #NightBlooms #Jazz #ClassicHollywood #MovieLegends #CelebrityPodcast #MulhollandDrive #OldHollywood #RoyalAlbertHall #ComedyPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • S10 EP7: Jeff Goldblum

    S10 EP7: Jeff Goldblum
    Mar 9 2026
    Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the legendary actor and musician - Jeff Goldblum Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@keepitlightmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • S10 EP6: Carol Vorderman (Video Edition)

    S10 EP6: Carol Vorderman (Video Edition)
    Mar 6 2026
    Carol Vorderman joins Captain Carr on Life’s a Beach and it’s exactly as chaotic as you’d hope. From flying her own plane across Europe, to swimming with great white sharks and holidaying with Annie Lennox and Ainsley Harriott. She tells Alan gets an exclusive on why she might run for Prime Minister, we hear about her sunbathing in space, the party she drove Alan to dressed as Cher, and why a tiny plane called Mildred meant so much to her. Plus: bingo on holiday, strip chess, and Italian hotel recommendations. Fasten your seatbelts! Watch Carol on Celebrity Puzzling, weeknights at 7pm, Channel 5. 00:00 Intro: Alan welcomes Carol aboard “Alan Air” 00:40 Carol flying Alan in her plane Mildred 01:30 Flying across Europe and landing behind jumbo jets 02:12 Alan remembers meeting Carol on Countdown 03:20 Driving to Noel Edmonds’ party dressed as Cher 04:10 Celebrity Stars In Their Eyes memories 06:06 Celebrity Puzzling and quiz show chaos 07:35 Sudoku, puzzles and the intelligence chat 08:09 Holiday bingo and gay bingo 08:42 Strip chess and Alan’s new show idea 10:10 Holidays growing up in Rhyl and caravan trips 11:03 Supercars and terrifying a sexist cameraman 12:58 Alan suggests Carol could be a dominatrix 13:20 Carol and the three men in her life 14:23 Astronaut friends and sending photos to space 15:26 Her daughter launching medical experiments into space 16:45 Would Carol actually go to space? 17:18 Alan’s romantic trip to Lake Garda thanks to Carol 18:16 Richard Whiteley spraying himself with home fragrance 20:16 Swimming with great white sharks in South Africa 23:26 Adventurous food on holiday 24:43 Grace Jones watching Countdown, loves Carol’s mum 25:25 Holiday with Annie Lennox and Ainsley Harriott 27:40 Why she prefers city breaks and Florence 28:19 Could Carol become Prime Minister? 29:10 Quick-fire travel questions 30:30 Final goodbyes #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #CarolVorderman #Podcast #TravelPodcast #CelebrityTravel #FlyingPlanes #SharkDiving #AdventureTravel #HolidayStories #TVLegends #BritishTV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
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I love this podcast sooo much, I’ve learned a lot about the passengers found myself laughing out loud. Alan is just naturally funny 🥰🤣🤘

Very Funny!🥰

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This podcast is so entertaining and I love it as Alan is his best self aka chattyman! I started listening recently so there's a large back catalogue :-) So far the best guest has been Tom Allen, lol hilarious.

Alan is comfortable having a chat and asks the questions you want to know the answer to!

Reminded me how much I miss Alan and Mel from the radio.

Treat yourself to a truly uplifting experience. And who doesn't need some holiday escapism...and holiday ideas 🤣

Alan LOL chattyman ❤️

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The sheer joy and silliness and giggles of Alan and guests is brilliant and it’s so funny. Sometimes I’m laughing so much I swear my socks fly off!!! Seriously this is a wonderful podcast thank you Alan xx

Fabulous

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How I missed this during that horrible time.
This is just a joy to the ears, constant laughs.
Have to be careful while driving as I end up laughing so much, I terrify any passengers.

I was late to this joy!

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Love this pod cast Alan is hilarious and has some amazing guests. I enjoyed every episode.

Great entertaining listen

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