Episodes

  • S9 EP50: Vittorio Angelone

    S9 EP50: Vittorio Angelone
    Dec 22 2025
    Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant comedian - Vittorio Angelone. 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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    37 mins
  • S9 EP49: Oona Chaplin (Video Edition)

    S9 EP49: Oona Chaplin (Video Edition)
    Dec 19 2025
    Oona Chaplin joins Alan Carr to chat about her fierce new role as Varang in Avatar: Fire and Ash - plus, a wild ride through psychedelic scenes, epic travel stories, and ancient spiritual places. From childhood globetrotting to heartbreaks over Prince, Mexico’s magic, and even some cheeky Navi cat hisses, this episode is packed with laughs, surprises, and wanderlust vibes. Don’t miss their playful travel plans and a quickfire round to finish! 00:00 Intro 00:44 The wild world of Avatar: Fire and Ash 05:05 The unforgettable psychedelic scene 06:37 Meet Varang, Oona’s femme fatale 09:26 Growing up across countries and Alan’s Spanish attempts 11:37 Prince — Oona’s first heartbreak 13:18 Mexico’s art, history & indigenous roots 15:00 Time travel debates: conquistadors vs. Egypt’s labyrinth 19:36 Lost luggage in Brazil — travel woes! 22:09 Tourist pet peeves & the iconic Navi/cat hiss 23:37 Oona saw two real Queens in one day 25:03 Mexico holiday romance & Cuban rhythms 29:30 Spiritual bucket lists & Glastonbury lay lines 30:00 Quickfire round & landing #LifesABeach #OonaChaplin #AvatarFireAndAsh #TravelStories #SpiritualJourney #AlanCarr #PodcastFun #MexicoMagic #FemmeFatale #WanderlustVibes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • S9 EP49: Oona Chaplin

    S9 EP49: Oona Chaplin
    Dec 15 2025
    Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant actress - Oona Chaplin. 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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    37 mins
  • S9 EP48: Stephen Mulhern (Video Edition)

    S9 EP48: Stephen Mulhern (Video Edition)
    Dec 12 2025
    Stephen Mulhern makes his podcast debut and he picks Alan to pop his cherry! Stephen blows Alan away with magic - but Alan’s got a bone to pick about the Royal Variety Show. From Princess Diana stories and wild Amazon adventures to The Accidental Tourist and his food fears, this episode is packed with laughs, surprises, and a seriously impressive card trick. Plus you don't want to miss Stephen's awkward celebrity encounters! 00:00 Intro 00:15 Stephen’s first ever podcast — and what a debut! 00:45 Magic for Princess Diana? Yep, Stephen’s done that. 02:41 Nest eggs signed by Diana & the Harry Potter cast? Yes please. 04:20 Alan calls out Stephen for not levitating him at the Royal Variety Show! 05:36 Food fears, acting gigs & more quirky confessions. 08:00 Stephen’s Amazon adventure and the blinking spider. 10:30 Sushi and curry? Stephen’s never tried either! 11:35 Fear of water without a clear bottom — that’s Stephen. 12:00 Alan’s seaweed-shark scare — classic! 15:50 Stephen’s love for Brighton and the Weigh to Go story. 18:11 Stephen’s seen Alan in Panto — the Traitors talk heats up! 20:21 Meeting Ron Howard and trying (and failing) to meet Charlie Sheen. 24:02 Alan’s neighbour thinks he’s aloof — awkward! 30:21 Magic mishaps in Vegas and Stephen’s Magic Circle exit. 34:15 Stephen’s stunning card trick on Alan — wow! 37:24 Quickfire round & descent. #LifesABeach #StephenMulhern #AlanCarr #MagicMoments #PodcastDebut #RoyalVariety #ComedyGold #lifesabeachpodcast #alancarr #chattyman #travelpodcast #comedypodcast #magictricks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • S9 EP48: Stephen Mulhern

    S9 EP48: Stephen Mulhern
    Dec 12 2025
    Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant BAFTA-winning magician, comedian, and TV presenter - Stephen Mulhern. Enjoy!! 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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    45 mins
  • S9 EP47: Jason Bateman (Video Edition)

    S9 EP47: Jason Bateman (Video Edition)
    Dec 5 2025
    Join Jason and Alan as they dive into the wild world of Zootropolis 2 and so much more! From red carpet dress codes to LA secret gems, Alan got up close with the incredible Jason Bateman after the premiere. Expect laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, and Traitors chat - as well as Alan’s starring role rapping with Antonio Banderas in SpongeBob and Justin's penchant for liquorice?! Don’t miss this star-studded, fun-packed episode! Click play and get ready for an unforgettable beachside chat with one of Hollywood’s coolest stars! 🎤🏖️ 00:00 Kickoff with Alan & Jason00:12 Jason’s Chattyman flashback00:43 Celebrity Traitors showdown - Does Alan take out Jason?02:01 Zootropolis 2 premiere dress code decoded03:09 Jason’s naughty characters - Nick Wilde and Black Rabbit04:20 Nick Wilde vs. London’s urban foxes: Who wins?05:28 Alan stars in Vi-Queens animation - Wait, you’re already laughing?07:54 What animal would Alan be in Zootropolis 3? Jason’s take08:14 Alan’s surprise SpongeBob rap with Antonio Banderas -True story!09:30 Jason’s love affair with London10:42 The Ozarks Tourist Board reacts to Ozarks11:36 Jason’s globe-trotting since childhood13:36 Liquorice debate heats up - Jason’s a fan, Alan’s not having it14:35 Jason’s LA hidden gem: The Getty Museum revealed15:36 Alan’s plan to conquer America post-Traitors win17:29 Jason’s flawless travel record - never lost luggage or passport!17:59 The curious case of travellers’ cheques18:22 Jason’s top hotel pick: The Aman Hotels experience19:15 Jason and Alan’s next travel plans - teaming up?19:23 Does Jason ever complain? Alan’s got the scoop20:20 Alan quizzes Jason on Zootropolis sequel chances21:30 Alan’s biggest Zootropolis issue: hugging snakes?!21:48 Final descent and lightning quickfire round! #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #Jason #Traitors #Zootropolis2 #LAHiddenGems #PodcastChat #BehindTheScenes #ComedyPodcast #FilmTalk #TravelStories #QuickfireRound #LondonFoxes #PremiereVibes 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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    26 mins
  • S9 EP47: Jason Bateman

    S9 EP47: Jason Bateman
    Dec 1 2025
    Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant actor - Jason Bateman. Enjoy!! 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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    29 mins
  • S9 EP46: Harriet Kemsley (Video Edition)

    S9 EP46: Harriet Kemsley (Video Edition)
    Nov 28 2025
    Get ready for laughs with Harriet Kemsley on Life’s a Beach! From wild holiday romances, to falling down a snow hole (yes, really) - Harriet has some brilliant stories! Plus, Last One Laughing, Traitors and Alan’s wearing a trendy jumper. 00:00 Intro00:20 Harriet as Mama Clause01:06 Traitors chat / Jake Gyllenhaal’s dog03:22 What Canterbury’s like04:02 The ducking stool06:12 Alan’s trendy jumper06:41 Florida, ride failure & crocs09:35 Harriet loves snowboarding10:24 Falling down a snow hole11:10 Back to witches12:41 Harriet’s holiday romance in Australia14:01 Inspiration for her new tour Floozy14:33 Rita is a Hollywood agent15:20 Alan’s dating woes15:54 Amanda Holden did his profile / the donkey pic17:49 Harriet and the dating apps19:23 Harriet’s podcast Single Ladies in Your Area20:37 Last One Laughing chat22:40 Touring as a mum23:50 Soap stars & Vanessa Feltz on Harriet’s flight24:32 Harriet never complains25:29 Touring Australia & jet lag26:22 Back to the Irish holiday romance26:54 Snowboarding with Lou Sanders & bears29:16 Tips for Last One Laughing30:15 Making our descent – quick fire round #LifesABeachPodcast #AlanCarr #HarrietKemsley #FloozyTour #ComedyTour #StandUpComedy #SingleLadiesInYourArea #LastOneLaughing #HolidayStories #TravelPodcast #DatingApps #ComedianLife #PodcastLife #SnowboardingFails #AustraliaTrip #Canterbury #FunnyPodcast A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sales@keepitlightmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins