18 episodes
The Leisure Society with Gemma Cairney BBC Radio 6 Music
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- Society & Culture
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4.6 • 43 Ratings
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Gemma Cairney interviews cultural icons, tastemakers, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hobbies, collections and loves beyond what they are known for.
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Kathy Burke
Gemma joins Kathy Burke round at her house to talk about her love of television.
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Bonnie Greer at the British Museum
Gemma Cairney joins Bonnie Greer at one of her favourite places, the British Museum.
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Ben Watt birdwatching
Gemma joins musician Ben Watt for a spot of birdwatching
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Zawe Ashton on shopping
Actress Zawe Ashton joins Gemma Cairney to the talk about how she spends her leisure time shopping in retail parks and how these seemingly menial non-artistic places calms her. Born in Hackney in London, Zawe attended Manchester University School of Theatre, where she gained her degree in acting. Her portrayal of Vod in Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong’s Fresh Meat won her a cult following and the diversity of her work across television, film and stage has attracted numerous accolades.
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Damon Albarn
Gemma Cairney joins Damon Albarn for a chat about travel and adventure at his studios.
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Kristin Hersh on snakes
Throwing Muses frontwoman Kristin Hersh joins Gemma Cairney at the reptile house.
Customer Reviews
❤️TLS.. Am always transported within minutes
Gemma C has the loveliest voice. I listen in regularly and am always transported within minutes to places like Margate beach, Hampstead Heath, the British Museum.. to hang out with fabulous humans. Love it. My favourite episode so far was the Bonnie Greer: wonderful stuff😍.
Love this show
Gemma C has such passion and I love her cool, relaxing voice and friendly attitude. The Tracey Emin epsiode in particular is my favourite one so far. Keep up the great shows. Excited to hear your next guests!
Lovvveee
Just binged all of these and tbh it was the best time. Really wanna be Gemma’s mate after hearing these, she’s so warm and funny and asks brill questions. Great guests and interesting chat. Gimme more (΄◉◞౪◟◉｀)