Actor Will Mellor burst onto the nation’s screens as Jambo from Hollyoaks in 1995. Since then he’s tackled the ups and downs of fame, the heartbreak of loss and the joy of becoming a father.

He and Fearne talk about going back 30 years (!), discuss the complex relationship he has with his dad and why Fearne thinks more dads should cry. They also talk about the tough journey of working through grief, and what can fall into your lap when you’re ready to give up.

Plus, Will leaves us with a striking mental image of Prince William at a urinal.

Will’s debut memoir, Where There’s a Will: My Story is out on the 5th of November 2026.

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That moment you want the ground to swallow you whole - we’ve all been there!

On this week’s Happy Place Hotline, Fearne helps listener Charlotte get an embarrassing moment off her chest, and shares some of her own red-faced experiences.

We also hear from Olivia, who feels like she’s carrying the weight of friends, family and colleagues on her shoulders.

Plus, Rosie asks Fearne a very relatable question - how do you stop resisting rest?

Got something you want to share with Fearne? The Happy Place Hotline is open! Email hello@happyplaceofficial.com, or send us a DM or voice note on Instagram @happyplaceofficial

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When did you last look at the sky? Sleep expert Dr Sophie Bostock takes Fearne from her windowless studio onto the streets of London to remind her what daylight looks like, before they delve into how we get good quality rest.

Fearne unpacks her own longstanding battle with switching off her racing thoughts and getting good sleep, and gets some tips from Sophie on how to quieten a busy mind, and stop fighting sleep.

Plus, Sophie shares her upcoming adventure - rowing unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean. A journey of 3,000 miles which will see her having to sleep in 2 hour intervals, something which will undo years of work establishing a sleep routine. So what will she learn about sleep as she faces the waves?

You can follow Sophie’s incredible journey across the Atlantic here.

If you have questions about Melatonin, NICE has published guidance for both adults and children.

We'd love to hear from you - email Fearne at hello@happyplaceofficial.co.uk

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