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PILOTThe Confessional2021020420210304 (R4)Actor, comedian and broadcaster Stephen Mangan presents a comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

We're used to hearing celebrity interviews, where stars are persuaded to show off about their achievements and talk about their proudest moments. Stephen is not interested in that. He doesn't want to know what his guests are proud of, he wants to know what they're ashamed of. That's surely the way to find out what really makes a person tick.

Here, in a half hour of wit, hilarity and toe-curling revelation, he takes the confession of award-winning theatre, TV and film star David Tennant.

Tennant's three stories of embarrassment and shame - that he's carried around in secret for years - are put under the microscope and awarded appropriate penances, so that he can leave feeling guilt free.

Produced by Dave Anderson and Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

Stephen Mangan interviews actor David Tennant about his guiltiest memories.

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Actor, comedian and broadcaster Stephen Mangan presents a new comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

Each week, Stephen invites a different guest into his virtual confessional box to make three confessions - with remarkable storytelling and surprising insights.

We're used to hearing celebrity interviews where stars are persuaded to show off about their achievements. Stephen's not interested in that. He doesn't want to know about his guests' proudest moments, he wants to know what they're ashamed of. That's surely the way to find out what really makes a person tick.

Series guests include Joan Bakewell, Clarke Peters, Phil Wang, Dr Phil Hammond and more.

In this first episode, he takes the confession of the award winning improvisational comedian, actor and presenter of Griefcast, Cariad Lloyd.

Produced by Dave Anderson and Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

Comedy revelations as Stephen Mangan talks to Cariad Lloyd about her guiltiest memories.

Actor, comedian and broadcaster Stephen Mangan presents a comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

Each week, Stephen invites a different guest into his virtual confessional box to make three confessions - with remarkable storytelling and surprising insights. In this unconventional chat show, he wants to see what really makes them tick by finding out what they are ashamed of!

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2021.

Stephen Mangan asks his guest Cariad Lloyd to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. From 2021.

In each episode, Stephen invites a different guest into his virtual confessional box to make three confessions - with remarkable storytelling and surprising insights.

In this opening episode, he takes the confession of the award winning improvisational comedian, actor and presenter of Griefcast, Cariad Lloyd.

Later guests include Joan Bakewell, Clarke Peters, Phil Wang, Dr Phil Hammond and more.

Producers: Dave Anderson & Frank Stirling

0102The Confession Of Dr Phil Hammond2021042520210430 (BBC7)
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Actor, comedian and broadcaster Stephen Mangan presents a comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

In each episode, Stephen invites a different guest into his virtual confessional box to make three confessions - with remarkable storytelling and surprising insights.

In this episode, Phil Hammond, doctor, journalist and the medical correspondent for Private Eye, delivers some eye watering accounts of youthful mistakes, dubious diagnoses and Twitter (formally known as) storms.

Later guests include Joan Bakewell, Clarke Peters and Phil Wang.

Producers: Dave Anderson & Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2021.

Medical revelations as Stephen Mangan takes the confession of satirist Dr. Phil Hammond.

Stephen Mangan asks his guest Dr Phil Hammond to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. From 2021.

Actor, comedian and broadcaster Stephen Mangan presents a new comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

Each week, Stephen invites a different guest into his virtual confessional box to make three confessions - with remarkable storytelling and surprising insights.

We're used to hearing celebrity interviews where stars are persuaded to show off about their achievements. Stephen's not interested in that. He doesn't want to know about his guests' proudest moments, he wants to know what they're ashamed of. That's surely the way to find out what really makes a person tick.

Series guests include Marian Keyes, Cariad Lloyd, Joan Bakewell, Suzi Ruffell, Clarke Peters and many more.

This week, Phil Hammond, doctor, journalist and the medical correspondent for Private Eye, delivers some eye watering accounts of youthful mistakes, dubious diagnoses and Twitter storms.

Produced by Dave Anderson and Frank Stirling

Medical revelations as Stephen Mangan takes the confession of satirist Dr Phil Hammond.

0103The Confession Of Clarke Peters2021050220210507/08 (BBC7)
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Actor, comedian and broadcaster Stephen Mangan presents a comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

Each week, Stephen invites a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional box to make three 'confessions' to him. This is the cue for some remarkable storytelling, and surprising insights.

This week, Clarke Peters, famous for his roles as Lester Freamon in The Wire and Albert Lambreaux in Treme, surprises with his stories of youthful indiscretions, hidden loot and embarrassing his brother on the Borscht Belt.

We're used to hearing celebrity interviews where stars are persuaded to show off about their achievements and talk about their proudest moments. Stephen is not interested in that. He doesn't want to know what his guests are proud of, he wants to know what they're ashamed of. That's surely the way to find out what really makes a person tick. Stephen and his guest reflect with empathy and humour on why we get embarrassed, where our shame thresholds should be, and the value of guilt.

Other series guests include Marian Keyes, Cariad Lloyd, Joan Bakewell, Suzi Ruffell and Phil Wang.

Produced by Dave Anderson and Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

Cycling revelations and hidden loot. Stephen Mangan takes confession from Clarke Peters.

Each week, Stephen invites a different guest into his virtual confessional box to make three confessions - with remarkable storytelling and surprising insights. In this unconventional chat show, he wants to see what really makes them tick by finding out what they are ashamed of!

Series guests include Joan Bakewell, Phil Wang, Dr Phil Hammond and more.

In this episode, Clarke Peters, famous for his roles as Lester Freamon in The Wire and Albert Lambreaux in Treme, surprises with his stories of youthful indiscretions, hidden loot and embarrassing his brother on the Borscht Belt.

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2021.

Stephen Mangan asks his guest Clarke Peters to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. From 2021.

0104The Confession Of Suzi Ruffell2021050920210514/15 (BBC7)
Actor, comedian and broadcaster Stephen Mangan presents a comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

Each week Stephen invites a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional box to make three 'confessions' are made to him. This is a cue for some remarkable storytelling, and surprising insights.

We're used to hearing celebrity interviews where stars are persuaded to show off about their achievements and talk about their proudest moments. Stephen isn't interested in that. He doesn't want to know what his guests are proud of, he wants to know what makes them ashamed. That's surely the way to find out what really makes a person tick. Stephen and his guest reflect with empathy and humour on things like why we get embarrassed, where our shame thresholds should be, and the value of guilt.

This week, writer, podcaster and ‘confessional' comedian, Suzi Ruffell recalls disruptive behaviour in class, a disastrous romantic break-up and the most embarrassing cab ride of her life.

Other guests *in this series include Marian Keyes, Cariad Lloyd, Joan Bakewell, Phil Hammond and Phil Wang.

Devised with Dave Anderson and produced by Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

Inappropriate accents and sex education. Stephen Mangan talks to comedian Suzi Ruffell.

This week, writer, podcaster and ‘confessional' comedian, Suzi Ruffell recalls disruptive behaviour in class, a disastrous romantic break-up and the most embarrassing cab ride of her life.

Each week, Stephen invites a different guest into his virtual confessional box to make three confessions - with remarkable storytelling and surprising insights. In this unconventional chat show, he wants to see what really makes them tick by finding out what they are ashamed of!

Series guests include Joan Bakewell, Phil Wang, Dr Phil Hammond and more.

In this episode, writer, podcaster and ‘confessional' comedian, Suzi Ruffell, recalls disruptive behaviour in class, a disastrous romantic break-up and the most embarrassing cab ride of her life.

Produced by Dave Anderson and Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2021.

Stephen Mangan asks his guest Suzi Ruffell to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. From 2021.

0105The Confession Of Marian Keyes2021051620210522 (BBC7)
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Actor, comedian and broadcaster Stephen Mangan presents a comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

Each week Stephen invites a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional box to make three 'confessions'. This is a cue for some remarkable storytelling, and surprising insights.

We're used to hearing celebrity interviews where stars are persuaded to show off about their achievements and talk about their proudest moments. Stephen is not interested in that. He doesn't want to know what his guests are proud of, he wants to know what they're ashamed of. That's surely the way to find out what really makes a person tick. Stephen and his guest reflect with empathy and humour on things like why we get embarrassed, where our shame thresholds should be, and the value of guilt.

This week the prolific novelist and writer Marian Keyes confesses, from her home in Dublin, details of a disservice she did that still haunts her 20 years after the event. She also tells tales of a lost glove and of Joan of Arc at a fancy dress ball.

Other guests in this series include Dr Phil Hammond, Cariad Lloyd, Joan Bakewell, Suzi Ruffell, Phil Wang and Alastair Campbell.

Devised with Dave Anderson and produced by Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

Shame, mittens and a terrible sense of direction. Stephen Mangan talks to Marian Keyes.

Each week, Stephen invites a different guest into his virtual confessional box to make three confessions - with remarkable storytelling and surprising insights. In this unconventional chat show, he wants to see what really makes them tick by finding out what they are ashamed of!

In this episode, prolific novelist and writer Marian Keyes confesses, from her home in Dublin, details of a disservice she did that still haunts her 20 years after the event. She also tells tales of a lost glove and of Joan of Arc at a fancy dress ball.

Producers: Dave Anderson & Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2021.

Stephen Mangan asks his guest Marian Keyes to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. From 2021.

0106The Confession Of Phil Wang2021052320210528/29 (BBC7)
Actor, comedian and broadcaster Stephen Mangan presents a comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

Each week Stephen Mangan invites a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional box to make three 'confessions' to him. This is a cue for some remarkable storytelling, and surprising insights as their confessions are put under the microscope.

We're used to hearing celebrity interviews, where stars are persuaded to show off about their achievements and talk about their proudest moments. Stephen is not interested in that. He doesn't want to know what his guests are proud of, he wants to know what they're ashamed of. That's surely the way to find out what really makes a person tick.Stephen and his guest reflect with empathy and humour on things like: why we get embarrassed, where our shame thresholds should be, and the value of guilt.

Series guests include Marian Keyes, Cariad Lloyd, Joan Bakewell, Suzi Ruffell, Phil Hammond, Alastair Campbell and many more.

This week, award-winning stand-up and sketch comedian, Phil Wang confesses about potty training, supermarket gossip and getting the wrong end of the stick.

Devised with Dave Anderson and produced by Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

Being overheard and the tyranny of toilets. Stephen Mangan confesses comic Phil Wang.

Each week, Stephen invites a different guest into his virtual confessional box to make three confessions - with remarkable storytelling and surprising insights. In this unconventional chat show, he wants to see what really makes them tick by finding out what they are ashamed of!

Series guests include Joan Bakewell, Marian Keyes, Dr Phil Hammond and more.

In this episode, award-winning stand-up and sketch comedian, Phil Wang confesses about potty training, supermarket gossip and getting the wrong end of the stick.

Produced by Dave Anderson and Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2021.

Being overheard and the tyranny of toilets. Stephen Mangan talks to comic Phil Wang.

Stephen Mangan asks his guest Phil Wang to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. From 2021.

0107The Confession Of Joan Bakewell2021053020210604/05 (BBC7)
Actor, comedian and broadcaster Stephen Mangan presents a comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

Each week Stephen Mangan invites a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional box to make three 'confessions'. This is a cue for some remarkable storytelling, and surprising insights.

We're used to hearing celebrity interviews where stars are persuaded to show off about their achievements and talk about their proudest moments. Stephen's not interested in that. He doesn't want to know what his guests are proud of, he wants to know what they're ashamed of. That's surely the way to find out what really makes a person tick. Stephen and his guest reflect with empathy and humour on why we get embarrassed, where our shame thresholds should be, and the value of guilt.

This week, legendary broadcaster Joan Bakewell confesses to gaffes in the Big Apple, escapades in Paris and not being outspoken enough.

Other guests in the series include Cariad Lloyd, Dr Phil Hammond, Clarke Peters, Suzi Ruffell, Marian Keyes, Phil Wang, Lucy Porter, Nigel Planer and Alastair Campbell.

Devised with Dave Anderson and produced by Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

In this latest confession Stephen Mangan talks to fellow broadcaster Joan Bakewell.

Each week, Stephen invites a different guest into his virtual confessional box to make three confessions - with remarkable storytelling and surprising insights. In this unconventional chat show, he wants to see what really makes them tick by finding out what they are ashamed of!

Series guests include Phil Wang, Marian Keyes, Dr Phil Hammond and more.

In this episode, legendary broadcaster Joan Bakewell confesses to gaffes in the Big Apple, escapades in Paris and not being outspoken enough.

Producers: Dave Anderson and Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2021.

Stephen Mangan asks his guest Joan Bakewell to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. From 2021.

0108The Confession Of Lucy Porter2021060620210611/12 (BBC7)
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Actor, comedian and broadcaster Stephen Mangan presents a comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

Each week Stephen invites a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional box to make three 'confessions'. This is a cue for some remarkable storytelling, and surprising insights.

We're used to hearing celebrity interviews, where stars are persuaded to show off about their achievements and talk about their proudest moments. Stephen isn't interested in that. He doesn't want to know what his guests are proud of, he wants to know what they're ashamed of. That's surely the way to find out what really makes a person tick. Stephen and his guest reflect with empathy and humour on why we get embarrassed, where our shame thresholds should be, and the value of guilt.

This week, comedian Lucy Porter apologises for a youthful indiscretion, discusses the disadvantages of PVC and reveals a secret as yet untold.

Other guests in this series include Cariad Lloyd, Dr Phil Hammond, Clarke Peters, Suzi Ruffell, Marian Keyes, Phil Wang, Joan Bakewell, Nigel Planer and Alastair Campbell.

Devised with Dave Anderson

Produced by Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

Comic Lucy Porter confesses romantic disasters and an untold secret to Stephen Mangan.

Each week, Stephen invites a different guest into his virtual confessional box to make three confessions - with remarkable storytelling and surprising insights. In this unconventional chat show, he wants to see what really makes them tick by finding out what they are ashamed of!

In this episode, comedian Lucy Porter apologises for a youthful indiscretion, discusses the disadvantages of PVC and reveals a secret as yet untold.

Producers: Dave Anderson and Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2021.

Stephen Mangan asks his guest Lucy Porter to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. From 2021.

0109The Confession Of Nigel Planer2021061320210618/19 (BBC7)
Actor and broadcaster Stephen Mangan presents a comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

Each week Stephen invites a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional box to make three 'confessions' . This is a cue for some remarkable storytelling, and surprising insights.

We're used to hearing celebrity interviews, where stars are persuaded to show off about their achievements and talk about their proudest moments. Stephen's not interested in that. He doesn't want to know what his guests are proud of, he wants to know what they're ashamed of. That's surely the way to find out what really makes a person tick. Stephen and his guest reflect with empathy and humour on why we get embarrassed, where our shame thresholds should be, and the value of guilt.

In this edition, Nigel Planer - writer, actor and one of the original ‘alternative comedians', co-founder of The Comic Strip - wrestles with three episodes from his life that have been plaguing his conscience for decades.

Other guests in this series include Cariad Lloyd, Dr Phil Hammond, Clarke Peters, Suzi Ruffell, Marian Keyes, Phil Wang, Joan Bakewell, Lucy Porter and Alastair Campbell.

Devised with Dave Anderson

Produced by Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

Actor Nigel Planer confesses disgraceful trainers and the hippie trail to Stephen Mangan.

In this edition, Nigel Planer - writer, actor and one of the original ‘alternative comedians', co-founder of The Comic Strip - wrestles with three episodes from his life that have been plaguing his conscience for decades.

Actor, comedian and broadcaster Stephen Mangan presents a comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

Each week, Stephen invites a different guest into his virtual confessional box to make three confessions - with remarkable storytelling and surprising insights. In this unconventional chat show, he wants to see what really makes them tick by finding out what they are ashamed of!

Series guests include Phil Wang, Marian Keyes, Dr Phil Hammond and more.

In this episode, Nigel Planer - writer, actor and one of the original ‘alternative comedians', co-founder of The Comic Strip - wrestles with three episodes from his life that have been plaguing his conscience for decades - cool shoes and a disastrous voyage among them.

Producers: Dave Anderson and Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2021.

Stephen Mangan asks his guest Nigel Planer to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. From 2021.

0110 LASTThe Confession Of Alastair Campbell2021062020210625/26 (BBC7)
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Actor and broadcaster Stephen Mangan presents a comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

Each week Stephen invites a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional box to make three 'confessions' . This is a cue for some remarkable storytelling, and surprising insights.

We're used to hearing celebrity interviews, where stars are persuaded to show off about their achievements and talk about their proudest moments. Stephen's not interested in that. He doesn't want to know what his guests are proud of, he wants to know what they're ashamed of. That's surely the way to find out what really makes a person tick. Stephen and his guest reflect with empathy and humour on why we get embarrassed, where our shame thresholds should be, and the value of guilt.

In the final edition of this series, the writer, journalist and political strategist Alastair Campbell speaks about `maladaptive competitiveness`, technology which defeats him and dressing up at Lambeth Palace.

Other guests in this series include Cariad Lloyd, Dr Phil Hammond, Clarke Peters, Suzi Ruffell, Marian Keyes, Phil Wang, Joan Bakewell, Lucy Porter and Nigel Planer.

Devised with Dave Anderson

Produced by Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

Writer and strategist Alastair Campbell makes his confession to Stephen Mangan.

In the final edition of this series, the writer, journalist and political strategist Alastair Campbell speaks about “maladaptive competitiveness ?, technology which defeats him and dressing up at Lambeth Palace.

Actor, comedian and broadcaster Stephen Mangan presents a comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

Each week, Stephen invites a different guest into his virtual confessional box to make three confessions - with remarkable storytelling and surprising insights. In this unconventional chat show, he wants to see what really makes them tick by finding out what they are ashamed of!

In this episode, the writer, journalist and political strategist Alastair Campbell speaks about “maladaptive competitiveness ?, technology which defeats him and dressing up at Lambeth Palace.

Producer: Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2021.

Stephen Mangan asks his guest Alistair Campbell to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. From 2021.

0201The Confession Of Olivia Williams2021101020211015/16 (BBC7)
Following the success of its inaugural series earlier this year and by popular demand, Stephen Mangan is back with the comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

Each week Stephen Mangan invites a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional box to make three 'confessions' to him. This is a cue for some rich and varied storytelling, and surprising insights as their confessions are put under the microscope.

We're used to hearing celebrity interviews, where stars are persuaded to show off about their achievements and talk about their proudest moments. Stephen is not interested in that. He doesn't want to know what his guests are proud of, he wants to know what they're ashamed of. That's surely the way to find out what really makes a person tick. Settle back for a stimulating journey through the realms of shame, regret, guilt and toe-curling embarrassment.

This week Stephen meets British and Hollywood screen actor Olivia Williams (The Sixth Sense, The Crown)

Other guest in the series: Anthony Horowitz, Ed Byrne, Shaparak Khorsandi, Konnie Huq and David Quantick.

Produced by Frank Stirling

A 7digital production

Comedy revelations as Stephen Mangan talks to his guest about their guiltiest memories.

0202The Confession Of Anthony Horowitz2021101720211022/23 (BBC7)
Stephen Mangan is back with the comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

Each week Stephen Mangan invites a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional box to make three 'confessions' to him. This is a cue for some rich and varied storytelling, and surprising insights as their confessions are put under the microscope. Settle back for a stimulating journey through the realms of shame, regret, guilt and toe-curling embarrassment

This week Stephen meets the prolific novelist and screen writer Anthony Horowitz, author of The Alex Rider Novels, Foyle's War, and talks to him about posthumous revenge, family relationships and the delights of making things up at inappropriate moments.

Other guests in the series: Olivia Williams, Ed Byrne, Shaparak Khorsandi, Konnie Huq and David Quantick.

Produced by Frank Stirling

A 7digital production

Comic revelations as Stephen Mangan talks to Anthony Horowitz about his guilty secrets.

0203The Confession Of Ed Byrne2021102420211029/30 (BBC7)
Stephen Mangan presides over the comedy chat show about shame and embarrassment.

Each week Stephen Mangan invites a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional box to make three 'confessions' to him. This is a cue for some rich and varied storytelling, and surprising insights as their confessions are put under the microscope. Settle back for more revelations of guilt and mortification.

This week Stephen interviews Ed Byrne, whose career as a stand-up comedian has garnered him huge popular and critical success. Also known for his work as an actor and a TV presenter with a passion for hill walking, he talks to Stephen about the dangers of forgetfulness, a misplaced reputation for erudition and one alarming fantasy.

Other guests in the series: Olivia Williams, Anthony Horowitz, Shaparak Khorsandi, Konnie Huq and David Quantick.

Produced by Frank Stirling

A 7digital production

Confessional comedy, as Stephen Mangan grills comedian Ed Byrne about his guilty secrets.

0204The Confession Of Shaparak Khorsandi2021103120211105/06 (BBC7)
Stephen Mangan takes another confession in the comedy chat show about shame and embarrassment.

Each week, Stephen invites a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional box to make three confessions. This is a cue for some rich and varied storytelling, and surprising insights. Settle back for more revelations of guilt and mortification.

This week, Stephen interviews Shaparak Khorsandi, a self-styled ‘spit and sawdust stand-up' whose career also embraces success as a satirist, novelist and screen-writer. She recently received the prestigious James Joyce Award from Dublin University. She reveals a secret act of vandalism in her primary school loos, a story of hand cuffs and impulsive behaviour, and a tendency for taking comic retribution.

Other guests in this series include Olivia Williams, Anthony Horowitz, Ed Byrne, Konnie Huq and David Quantick.

Produced by Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

Stephen Mangan asks author and comic Shaparak Khorsandi to confess three guilty secrets.

This week, Stephen interviews Shaparak Khorsandi, a self-styled ‘spit and sawdust stand-up' whose career also embraces success as a satirist, novelist and screen-writer. She recently received the prestigious James Joyce Award from Dublin University. She reveals a secret act of vandalism in her primary school loos, a story of hand cuffs and impulsive behaviour, and a tendency for taking comic retribution.

0205The Confession Of Konnie Huq2021110720211112/13 (BBC7)
Stephen Mangan takes another confession in the comedy chat show about shame, embarrassment and a guilty conscience.

Each week, Stephen invites a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional box to make three confessions to him. This is a cue for some rich and varied storytelling, and surprising insights. Settle back for more revelations of guilt and mortification.

This week, Stephen talks to Konnie Huq, broadcaster, writer, children's author and the longest serving female Blue Peter presenter. This ambassador for The Prince's Trust and the British Asian Trust describes herself as a ‘goody two shoes'. So what, if anything, is troubling her conscience? They discuss cheating, indiscretions involving ice cream and a misdemeanour in 10 Downing Street.

Other guests in the series include Olivia Williams, Anthony Horowitz, Ed Byrne, Shaparak Khorsandi and David Quantick.

Produced by Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

TV presenter and writer Konnie Huq shares her guilty secrets with confessor Stephen Mangan

This week, Stephen talks to Konnie Huq, broadcaster, writer, children's author and the longest serving female Blue Peter presenter. This ambassador for The Prince's Trust and the British Asian Trust describes herself as a ‘goody two shoes'. So what, if anything, is troubling her conscience? They discuss cheating, indiscretions involving ice cream and a misdemeanour in 10 Downing Street.

0206 LASTThe Confession Of David Quantick2021111420211119/20 (BBC7)
Stephen Mangan puts another penitent through their paces in the comedy chat show about confession, embarrassment and a guilty conscience

Each week, Stephen invites a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional box to make three confessions. This is a cue for some rich and varied storytelling, and surprising insights. Settle back for more revelations of guilt and mortification.

This week, Stephen is in conversation with David Quantick, the prolific writer and broadcaster whose career has taken him from staff writer at NME to winning an Emmy award for his work on Veep. They discuss fake news, how to devastate a birthday party and airborne nudity.

Other guests in the series include Olivia Williams, Anthony Horowitz, Ed Byrne, Shaparak Khorsandi and Konnie Huq.

Produced by Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

Stephen Mangan plays confessor. Music journalist and satirist David Quantick is repentant.

0301The Confession Of Jessie Cave2022121120221216 (BBC7)Stephen Mangan is back with another series of his comedy chat show about shame, guilt and occasional repentance.

Each week, Stephen invites a distinguished guest into his virtual confessional box to make three confessions to him. An antidote to conventional talk shows, their stories don't reflect their proudest moments. Stephen could not be less interested in those. He wants them to open up about their darker side. Settle back for stimulating journeys through shame, regret and toe curling embarrassment.

The series begins with Harry Potter actor, writer, podcaster, cartoonist and illustrator, Jessie Cave in the hot seat.

Presenter: Stephen Mangan

Additional material by Nick Doody

Producer: Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

Stephen Mangan is back in his confessional box. Jessie Cave tells her guilty secrets.

0301The Confession Of Jessie Cave2022121120240319 (R4)Stephen Mangan is back with another series of his comedy chat show about shame, guilt and occasional repentance.

Each week, Stephen invites a distinguished guest into his virtual confessional box to make three confessions to him. An antidote to conventional talk shows, their stories don't reflect their proudest moments. Stephen could not be less interested in those. He wants them to open up about their darker side. Settle back for stimulating journeys through shame, regret and toe curling embarrassment.

The series begins with Harry Potter actor, writer, podcaster, cartoonist and illustrator, Jessie Cave in the hot seat.

Presenter: Stephen Mangan

Additional material by Nick Doody

Producer: Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

Stephen Mangan is back in his confessional box. Jessie Cave tells her guilty secrets.

Stephen Mangan presents a new comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

The return of the warm and witty chat show where Stephen Mangan takes comic confessions of eminent penitents. The series begins with illustrator, writer and actor Jessie Cave.

0302The Confession Of Neil Dudgeon2022121820221223 (BBC7)Another edition of Stephen Mangan's series of soul-searching, self-abasement and moral pratfalls. Each week, Stephen invites a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional booth to make three confessions. This is a cue for some rich and varied story-telling and surprising insights as the confessions are put under the microscope. It's certainly a way to find out what really makes a person tick and have a good laugh while we're at it.

The series continues with the Midsomer Murders star Neil Dudgeon, a consummate raconteur.

Presenter: Stephen Mangan

Additional material by Nick Doody

Producer: Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

Stephen Mangan gets another guest to reveal their guilty secrets in the confessional box.

0302The Confession Of Neil Dudgeon2022121820240326 (R4)Another edition of Stephen Mangan's series of soul-searching, self-abasement and moral pratfalls. Each week, Stephen invites a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional booth to make three confessions. This is a cue for some rich and varied story-telling and surprising insights as the confessions are put under the microscope. It's certainly a way to find out what really makes a person tick and have a good laugh while we're at it.

The series continues with the Midsomer Murders star Neil Dudgeon, a consummate raconteur.

Presenter: Stephen Mangan

Additional material by Nick Doody

Producer: Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

Stephen Mangan gets another guest to reveal their guilty secrets in the confessional box.

Stephen Mangan presents a new comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

Actor and, it turns out, born story-teller Neil Dudgeon tells Stephen stories - by turns innocently hapless, toe-curling and eye-wateringly funny.

0303The Confession Of Sheila Hancock2022122520221230 (BBC7)The comic and intrusive chat show, in which Stephen Mangan interrogates celebrity penitents about their stories of shame, guilt and embarrassment.

Each week, Stephen entices a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional box to make three confessions of sins, peccadilloes, misdeeds and idiocies - anything really that will make us laugh, shudder, blush or cringe at their expense.

In this episode, Stephen's guest is reluctant national treasure Dame Sheila Hancock - actor, singer, director, novelist and writer. Together they discuss inappropriate behaviour, snobbery and flagrant rule-breaking.

Other guests in this series are Jessie Cave, Neil Dudgeon, Maisie Adam, Lady Antonia Fraser and Ben Bailey Smith aka Doc Brown.

Presented by Stephen Mangan

Additional material by Nick Doody

Produced by Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

Stories of sins, private shames and public embarrassment presided over by Stephen Mangan.

0303The Confession Of Sheila Hancock2022122520240402 (R4)The comic and intrusive chat show, in which Stephen Mangan interrogates celebrity penitents about their stories of shame, guilt and embarrassment.

Each week, Stephen entices a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional box to make three confessions of sins, peccadilloes, misdeeds and idiocies - anything really that will make us laugh, shudder, blush or cringe at their expense.

In this episode, Stephen's guest is reluctant national treasure Dame Sheila Hancock - actor, singer, director, novelist and writer. Together they discuss inappropriate behaviour, snobbery and flagrant rule-breaking.

Other guests in this series are Jessie Cave, Neil Dudgeon, Maisie Adam, Lady Antonia Fraser and Ben Bailey Smith aka Doc Brown.

Presented by Stephen Mangan

Additional material by Nick Doody

Produced by Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

Stories of sins, private shames and public embarrassment presided over by Stephen Mangan.

Stephen Mangan presents a new comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

Stephen Mangan is back in his confessional box examining the consciences of the great, the good and the not so good. Eminent actor and writer Sheila Hancock's in the hot seat.

0304The Confession Of Maisie Adam2023010120230106 (BBC7)Each week Stephen Mangan invites another distinguished guest into his virtual confessional box to make three ‘confessions' to him. An antidote to conventional talk shows, their stories do not reflect their proudest moments. Stephen could not be less interested in those. He wants them to open up about their darker side. Settle back for stimulating journeys through shame, regret and toe-curling embarrassment.

This time the penitent taking the hot seat is comedian Maisie Adam. The 'So You Think You're Funny?' winner discusses a new-found tendency to lie, nefarious uses for soggy paper and whether she has the makings of a psychopath.

Presenter: Stephen Mangan

Additional material: Nick Doody

Producer: Frank Stirling

a 7digital production

Stephen Mangan encourages new year's resolution in the confessional with comic Maisie Adam

Each week Stephen Mangan invites another distinguished guest into his virtual confessional box to make three ‘confessions' to him. An antidote to conventional talk shows, their stories do not reflect their proudest moments. Stephen could not be less interested in those. He wants them to open up about their darker side. Settle back for stimulating journeys through shame, regret and toe-curling embarrassment.

0305The Confession Of Lady Antonia Fraser2023010820230113 (BBC7)Stephen Mangan's series of soul-searching, self-abasement and moral pratfalls. Each week, he invites a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional booth to make three confessions.

This is a cue for some rich and varied story-telling and surprising insights as their confessions are put under the microscope.

In this episode, Stephen examines the conscience of historian and biographer Antonia Fraser. There are stories here of royal parties, theft and fake masses.

Other guests in this series are Jessie Cave, Neil Dudgeon, Sheila Hancock, Maisie Adam and Ben Bailey Smith (aka Doc Brown).

Presenter: Stephen Mangan

Additional material: Nick Doody

Producer: Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

Stephen Mangan continues his collection of the guilty secrets of the great and the good.

0306 LASTThe Confession Of Ben Bailey Smith Aka Doc Brown2023011520230120 (BBC7)Stephen Mangan's series of soul-searching, self-abasement and moral pratfalls. Each week he invites a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional booth to make three confessions. This is a cue for some rich and varied story-telling and surprising insights as their confessions are put under the microscope.

TV writer, rapper and actor, Ben Bailey Smith takes the hot seat to reveal his tales of shame in the last of the current run.

This series also includes confessions from Jessie Cave, Neil Dudgeon, Sheila Hancock, Maisie Adam and Lady Antonia Fraser.

Presenter: Stephen Mangan

Additional material: Nick Doody

Producer: Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

Stephen Mangan hears the confession of rapper, comedian and actor Ben Bailey Smith.