We're treating y'all this week with a bonus from the silence and solitude of retreat! Producer Rachel headed to a remote location, away from busyness, internet and stress, to reconnect with nature and enjoy a longer period of reflection.She was kind enough to bring us on the journey, sharing her experiences. So grab a cup of tea, have a mini-retreat of your own and take time out of your day to enjoy a moment of solitude.Join the Hope & Anchor community, follow the show and reach out to th...

Another week, another unmissable episode. Today we chat to the incredible Amanda Lovett, who captured the nation’s heart as the loveliest, but most fierce competitor on BBC One’s BAFTA award winning series “The Traitors”.She's gone on to become widely known and loved, but always uncomfortable with the mantle of 'celebrity'. We talk to her about fame, being a traitor and her time on the BBC Two hit Pilgrimage. It's a fun, hilarious chat that you simply won't want to miss!Join the Hope &am...

We're back, and it's a good 'un! We're joined by Revd Kate Bottley. Vicar, journalist, radio presenter and TV personality, Kate is passionate about sharing stories of her faith to the widest possible audience. Since rising to fame on Channel 4's award-winning show Gogglebox, Kate now hosts Good Morning Sunday on BBC Radio 2 alongside Jason Mohammed and is a regular presenter on TV show.In a wide-ranging and fascinating chat, Kate let's us behind the curtain of Gogglebox, shares some of ...

Welcome back, y'all!It's so good to be bringing you a brand-new series, and the best part – this one never ends! To kick things off, we welcome the king of etiquette, William Hanson. Not only has he single-handedly taught a whole nation how to behave, but William is also the co-host of the incredibly hilarious podcast "Help, I Sexted My Boss."We have a fun conversation, touching on how he got into etiquette, his "sliding doors" moment with Capital DJ Jordan North, and why he thinks weddings c...

We're back y'all! Hope & Anchor season four is coming soon - and it's one that never ends. We'll be spoiling you with weekly episodes from this Thursday - 23rd May. Season four starts with a bang - you'll be hearing from some incredible people as we have honest conversations with a healthy dose of humour! You won't want to miss this. Join the Hope & Anchor community, follow the show and reach out to the hosts - we'd love to hear your thoughts, stories and feedback! Learn ab...

We’ve had a BLAST bringing you Series 3 of Hope & Anchor, and for those of you itching for more, we’ve got a final little shot of goodness for you… If you could be a fly on the wall, privy to the unreleased moments, this episode is what you’d hear - cats owning their owners, dream podcast guests, Trey’s choral upbringing, and having two funerals… Join the Hope & Anchor community, follow the show and reach out to the hosts - we'd love to hear your thoughts, stories and feedback! ...

It’s the grand finale of Series 3, and last (but certainly not least) to grace our guest’s chair is the monolithic master of maths and drag alike, Kyne Santos! An iconic figure featured on the first season of Canada’s Drag Race, Kyne takes us on his enlightening journey of self-discovery, the STEM field’s acceptance of queer people, and maths’ unlikely link with drag. While Trey sadly can’t join us to wrap up the series, Jaz is accompanied by a lovely, familiar voice - episode 1’s fantastic...

Welcome back y’all to Hope & Anchor, and this week to a previously unseen episode from the vault with such an uplifting personality, Debbie Young-Somers! As we learn in this delightful episode of the podcast, Debbie is a community rabbi, lives by a theology of humility, and once was a Jason Donovan stan. Join us this week to dive into what a ‘spiritual atheist’ means, conversations with the dead, & synagogues in the ULEZ. This episode covers: ‘Conversations Against Mundanity’ tackling...

From the darkest of times shine the brightest of lights - truly putting the ‘hope’ in Hope & Anchor, Lucy Easthope is an Author, Emergency Planner, and this week’s amazing guest on the podcast! She’s advised on nearly every major disaster in the last 20 years, and she thinks beyond the unthinkable to bring healing after chaos.  Join us for an uplifting outlook on disaster, the effect of art on dementia, Phillip Schofield starting a conversation on workplace culture, the ‘Death Cafe’...

Welcome back, one & all, to Hope & Anchor - this week returning with an episode which truly has the X-Factor… Since winning the show 14 years ago, the wonderful Joe McElderry has traced a path through a career in the limelight, which brings its fair share of gripes with the glory. Joe opens up about fame, the dating game, music’s spiritual connection, and we weigh in on conflict, embroidery, and the correct way to enter a parking space. This episode covers: Life in the public...

Over 2 million people in the UK live with blindness, and few could bring a more hilarious spin on living their entire life without sight as the incredible David Eagle! A blind comedian & folk musician, David lost his sight at 9 months, and beyond his side-splitting perspective on life with visual impairment, there’s so much richness in his story. Join us on Hope & Anchor as Trey & Jaz chime in with David on the controversial SATs papers, Beyonce’s inclusive toilets, and the...

Welcome back y’all to Hope & Anchor, home to fascinating conversations with incredible characters where everyone’s welcome. This week’s guest needs little introduction. After all, he’s already introduced himself to millions across his nearly 30 year broadcast career in TV & radio - it’s the remarkable Iain Lee! Iain is neurodiverse, has recovered from addiction, and ditched radio to become a counsellor - his story’s brimming with wit and wisdom alike! Join us this week as we dive into...

Welcome back to Hope & Anchor - We get wild about open swimming, share Eurovision’s collective joy, and ponder the worldview of cancer survivors with the wonderful Dr Liz O'Riordan! Liz has saved lives as a Breast Surgeon, and details her experience as both a doctor and patient this week in a powerful account of her remarkable story. Elsewhere in this latest episode, we touch on the spiritual beauty of wild swimming, a Divine Day Trip celebrating sea diving, and ‘The Gospel According to...

Welcome back y’all to Hope & Anchor, and a brand new series of the podcast! We’re kicking things off strong with a wonderful new co-host - the ever-lovely Jaz Ampaw-Farr - and a delightful guest in former Emmerdale actress, charity campaigner & SEED CEO, Gemma Oaten. Come with us on a podcast journey into Gemma’s incredible story of beating anorexia, the coronation & rites of passage, wise words from Sir Patrick Stewart, and how we can experience The Overview Effect without going...

We are back and better than ever. A fabulous new co-host, Jaz Ampaw-Farr, joins Trey Hall around the Hope & Anchor table for a brand new series of inclusive conversations about the beauty and chaos of life, and the spirituality running through everything.  With a background as a TV presenter, TEDx Speaker, stand-up comedian, and (Z-list) reality TV star, Jaz brings the stardust to the Hope and Anchor table.  She joins Trey Hall, our self-described 'yappy Yank', driven by an insatiable...

Hi ya’ll! Hi everybody! Trey Hall hosts with Hope and Anchor favourites Emma Goswell and Soheyl Astangi. Also joining around the table is comedian, writer and speaker Joy Carter, for the final episode this series of Hope & Anchor. This week we discuss property porn, naming ceremonies & house music.  We want to hear from you, our listeners, about you questions and concerns. Get in touch via our social channels below, or contact us through WhatsApp. Like us on Facebook Follow us on...

Hi y’all! Hi everybody! In this week’s episode we talk with two amazing women, Esther Manito and Jaz Ampaw-Farr. They are both communicators in different ways and they have different takes on being mums. We'll be chatting about comedy, domesticity, reality tv and a whole lot more. We want to hear from you, our listeners, about you questions and concerns. Get in touch via our social channels below, or contact us through WhatsApp. Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on...

Hi y’all! Hi everybody! This week’s episode is out, and Trey is around the Hope and Anchor table with climate activist – ‘Less Waste Laura’ Young, chaplain at the Sondheim Theatre - Joe Moore, and Youth Engagement & Community Empowerment at Intermission Youth Theatre – Nana Antwi-Nyanin. They are chatting about staying authentic, keeping our promises, and looking fabulous at the same time. We want to hear from you, our listeners, about you questions and concerns. Get in touch via our...

Hi y'all! Hi everybody! On this week’s episode Trey Hall hosts inspirational speaker Stuart Lawrence, wellbeing practitioner Dr Delroy Hall, and TV and radio presenter Summaya Mughal around the Hope and Anchor table.  Listen into their gorgeous conversations about grief, hope, football, and the spirituality running through everything.  We want to hear from you, our listeners, about you questions and concerns. Get in touch via our social channels below, or contact us through WhatsApp. Like...

Hi y'all! Hi everybody! Trey Hall hosts Joel Cobra, Graeme Dutton and Jax Griffin for the sixth episode of Hope & Anchor, a podcast about inclusive conversations that change things.  This week we're outside the studio in Bradford talking about the challenges and joys of these crazy times. And wrestling in church. We want to hear from you, our listeners, about you questions and concerns. Get in touch via our social channels below, or contact us through WhatsApp. Like us on Facebook...

Hi y'all! Hi everybody! Trey Hall hosts Dan Kidby, Molly Boot and Asifa Lahore for the fifth episode of Hope & Anchor, a podcast about inclusive conversations that change things.  This week we're talking how boundaries that aren't clean cut can be more interesting, climate change hypocrisy, and pets that take over. We want to hear from you, our listeners, about you questions and concerns. Get in touch via our social channels below, or contact us through WhatsApp. Like us on Facebook...

Hi y'all! Hi everybody! Trey Hall hosts Emma Fox, Paul Stevenson and Alex Frost for the fourth episode of Hope & Anchor, a podcast about inclusive conversations that change things.  We hope you haven’t had your fill of Halloween content yet, because this week’s episode is jam packed with chat all about ghost stories, graveyards, addiction, and spirituality. We want to hear from you, our listeners, about you questions and concerns. Get in touch via our social channels below, or...

Hi y'all! Hi everybody! Trey Hall hosts Owain Wyn Evans, Dr Cat Hobaiter and Aaron Bent for the third episode of Hope & Anchor, a podcast about inclusive conversations that change things.  This week we explore a chill in the air as the clocks go back, challenges to the assumptions of everyday life as things are so unstable around us, and how those leading us don't seem to even know the right questions to be asking, let alone the answers to those questions!  We want to hear from you, our...

Hi ya’ll! Hi everybody! Trey Hall hosts Tim Senna, Chantelle Lunt and Ivor Baddiel for the second episode of Hope & Anchor, a brand new podcast about inclusive conversations that change things.  This week we explore the power of performance, after all, every one of us puts on a show from time to time.  We want to hear from you, our listeners, about you questions and concerns. Get in touch via our social channels below, or contact us through WhatsApp. Like us on Facebook Follow us on...

Hi ya’ll! Hi everybody! Trey Hall hosts Emma Goswell, Nadia Bolz-Weber and Soheyl Astangi for the first episode of Hope & Anchor, a brand new podcast about inclusive conversations that change things.  Join us as we explore the joy and sometimes terror of new challenges, which seems pretty appropriate given this is a new podcast series! We want to hear from you, our listeners, about you questions and concerns. Get in touch via our social channels below, or contact us through WhatsApp. ...