This week, Emily and Ray are joined by the wonderful Yorkshire shepherdess Amanda Owen. Amanda popped down from her farm in the Yorkshire Dales and instantly fell for Ray, perhaps unsurprisingly given that her life has been shaped by working dogs.

Amanda shares the remarkable story of how answering a newspaper ad for a shepherdess job changed her life forever, leading her to Ravenseat Farm. She talks about becoming a much-loved TV presence on Our Yorkshire Farm and Our Farm Next Door, as well as her new children’s book Christmas Tales from the Farm, a heartwarming collection of festive stories inspired by her own life.

It’s an honest, uplifting conversation with one of the most resilient and endearing figures on our screens.

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Walking The Dog is produced by Will Nichols

Music: Rich Jarman

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

Photography: Karla Gowlett

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We're back in Central London to continue our walk with the lovely Charlie Hedges.

In this half of the conversation we chat more about Charlie becoming a mum, and her excellent CBeebies Parenting Helpline Podcast, as well as talking about the time she discussed pedicures with Chris Martin.

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Walking The Dog is produced by Will Nichols

Music: Rich Jarman

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

Photography: Karla Gowlett

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Emily and Raymond are joined by Radio One presenter and DJ, Charlie Hedges, for a Central London stroll.

Charlie's incredible career actually started at 13 when she became a young reporter for an Essex based magazine, and she's gone on to interview everyone from Chris Martin to Justin Timberlake. Charlie is one of the most loved presenters on Radio One, through her show with Ricky and Melvin, Dance Anthems, and the Live Lounge. She's also hugely in demand for her DJ sets at festivals and in clubs around the world.

Charlie's also a Mum, to her adorable daughter Summer, and currently presents the CBeebies Parenting Helpline Podcast, which offers expert advice and support for parents, as well as plenty of funny stories.

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Walking The Dog is produced by Will Nichols

Music: Rich Jarman

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

Photography: Karla Gowlett

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We’re back in North London with the wonderful and hilarious comedian Rosie Jones.

In this part of our chat, we discuss Rosie’s “deceitful” entry into the comedy world, why she loves dark comedy and we find out about the project that Rosie’s the most proud of yet… By end of our walk - we might even have convinced her to expedite her plan to get a dog!

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Rosie is currently on tour with her new show I Can’t Tell What She’s Saying. You can can find a date near you and buy tickets at https://rosiejonescomedy.com/

Rosie has recently set up the Rosie Jones Foundation which is on a mission to empower lives and change minds. It is taking a stand against isolation and prioritising inclusion. This begins with two key priorities: ensuring access to appropriate, lived experience-led mental health support for individuals living with cerebral palsy and fostering community connection and peer support through events and workshops. You can read more at https://www.rosiejonesfoundation.com/

You can stream Pushers on Channel 4 now

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Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence

Music: Rich Jarman

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

Photography: Karla Gowlett

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Join Emily and Raymond in North London with the brilliant comedian Rosie Jones!

Rosie started her career behind the scenes in television as a writer on panel shows. She’s gone on to become a household name - appearing on shows like Taskmaster, The Last Leg, 8 out of 10 Cats and Would I Lie To You!

Rosie’s never had a dog - but she’s always wanted one… and she has an elaborate plan that she’s going to enact to make sure she gets a dog in her life soon - and it can’t come soon enough!

We discussed how hard Rosie is working to protect her boundaries when she’s approached by members of the public, her approach to dealing with exes and how she realised she used humour as a child as a mechanism to combat ableism.

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Rosie is currently on tour with her new show I Can’t Tell What She’s Saying. You can can find a date near you and buy tickets at https://rosiejonescomedy.com/

Rosie has recently set up the Rosie Jones Foundation which is on a mission to empower lives and change minds. It is taking a stand against isolation and prioritising inclusion. This begins with two key priorities: ensuring access to appropriate, lived experience-led mental health support for individuals living with cerebral palsy and fostering community connection and peer support through events and workshops. You can read more at https://www.rosiejonesfoundation.com/

You can stream Pushers on Channel 4 now

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Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence

Music: Rich Jarman

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

Photography: Karla Gowlett

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We’re back in Battersea Park with the brilliant comedian Jake Lambert.

We find out how Jake went from tweeting one-liners while he was working as a temp to becoming an internationally touring stand-up comedian.

We also discuss some of Jake’s hilarious videos which have racked up over 500 million view on social media. From basic instagram captions, to angry drivers… Jake has a talent for storytelling which has earned him a devoted fanbase.

Jake is on tour with his show The Sunshine Kid - you can find dates and buy your tickets at jakelambertcomedy.com

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You can listen to Jake’s podcast Save It For The Podcast - which he co-hosts with George Lewis - on all podcast platforms!

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Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence

Music: Rich Jarman

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

Photography: Karla Gowlett

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This week, Emily and Raymond are taking a stroll in London’s Battersea Park with the comedian Jake Lambert!

Jake has risen to fame thanks to his videos on social media - which have racked up over 500 million views, building him a devoted fan base. He’s now on an international tour with his non-stop, gag-filled, storytelling stand-up.

Jake is a cat man - he lives with his cat Richard Parker - who survived a very frightening incident and has gone on to become one of the most popular cats in the neighbourhood. Just don’t call him Richard...

In this part of our chat, we discuss how Jake went from shy child to stand up, the impact of becoming an uncle as a teenager and why he choses to never swear.

Jake is on tour with his show The Sunshine Kid - you can find dates and buy your tickets at jakelambertcomedy.com

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You can listen to Jake’s podcast Save It For The Podcast - which he co-hosts with George Lewis - on all podcast platforms!

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Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence

Music: Rich Jarman

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

Photography: Karla Gowlett

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Emily and Ray are in Regent’s Park with Mark Radcliffe and his cavapoo Arlo!

In this part of our chat, we find out some of the extraordinary encounters Mark has had throughout his broadcasting career - including a surreal experience in David Bowie’s dressing room…

We find out why Mark turned down Strictly, how he approaches his partnership with Stuart Maconie and why Arlo is the perfect travelling companion.

Mark’s brilliant book Et Tu Cavapoo: A Dog’s Life In Rome - which follows Mark’s three-month sojourn in Rome - told through both Mark and Arlo’s eyes! You can get your copy here!

You can listen to Radcliffe and Maconie on BBC Radio 6 Music on Saturday and Sundays from 8-10am and The Folk Show on BBC Radio 2 on Wednesdays at 9pm

You can buy tickets for An Audience With Mark and Lard at http://markandlard.com/

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Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence

Music: Rich Jarman

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

Photography: Karla Gowlett

Follow Emily:

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Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence

Music: Rich Jarman

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

Photography: Karla Gowlett

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