Episodes
| Series | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Songs To Give You Goosebumps | 20210411 | 20210418 (R2) | Sheridan brings you a selection of the best showtunes to give you goosebumps, as inspired by the guests in her Showstopper's series, which saw her joined by musical theatre fans including David Walliams, Michelle Visage and Beverley Knight. Songs include Don't Cry For Me Argentina, chosen by Shania Twain, and Denise Van Outen's choice of Bring Him Home, alongside some of Sheridan's own goosebump moments. Sheridan brings you a selection of the best showtunes to give you goosebumps. | |
| 01 | Alfie Boe | 20210214 | Sheridan Smith's brand new musicals podcast in which she's joined by a different well-known guest in every episode, whether a stage performer themselves, or simply a big fan of musical theatre. They'll take us through a playlist of some of their favourite songs from the stage and screen, explaining why every song means so much to them. Subscribe on BBC Sounds for your weekly fix of Sheridan's Showstoppers! Today she's with singing superstar Alfie Boe who has appeared in musicals including Carousel, Kismet, Finding Neverland, and Les Miserables as Jean Valjean. He chats about his favourite songs from the stage and screen, and he's given a grilling on his top musical of all time, while telling stories of writing his own music and duetting with Michael Ball and the leftfield songs that Michael wants them to sing. Sheridan chats to the operatic star of Les Miserables; Alfie Boe. | |
| 01 | Amanda Holden | 20210129 | 20210606 (R2) | Sheridan is joined by a different well-known guest in every episode, whether a stage performer themselves, or simply a big fan of musical theatre. Today she's with actress, singer and Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden. She chats about her favourite songs from the stage and screen, and is given a grilling on her top musical of all time, while sharing tales of childhood auditions and tap dancing as Princess Fiona in Shrek while she was pregnant. Subscribe on BBC Sounds for your weekly fix of Sheridan's Showstoppers! Sheridan is joined by actress, singer and Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden. |
| 01 | Beverley Knight | 20210228 | Sheridan Smith's brand new musicals podcast in which she's joined by a different well-known guest in every episode, whether a stage performer themselves, or simply a big fan of musical theatre. They'll take us through a playlist of some of their favourite songs from the stage and screen, explaining why every song means so much to them. Today she's with the recording artist Beverley Knight who's starred in West End musicals including Memphis, The Bodyguard and Cats. She chats about her favourite songs from the stage and screen, and she's given a grilling on her top musical of all time, while telling stories about singing with Prince, appearing in the forthcoming musical The Drifters Girl, and accepting an MBE from Her Majesty The Queen. Subscribe on BBC Sounds for your weekly fix of Sheridan's Showstoppers! Sheridan chats to the recording artist and West End leading lady Beverley Knight. | |
| 01 | David Walliams | 20210221 | 20210613 (R2) | Sheridan Smith's brand new musicals podcast in which she's joined by a different well-known guest in every episode, whether a stage performer themselves, or simply a big fan of musical theatre. They'll take us through a playlist of some of their favourite songs from the stage and screen, explaining why every song means so much to them. Today she's with the comedian, actor, writer, and TV personality David Walliams who's a musical theatre superfan. He chats about his favourite songs from the stage and screen, and he's given a grilling on his top musical of all time, while telling stories of turning his children's book The Boy in the Dress into a hit stage show, and teasing Sheridan for being an inspiration to Liza Minnelli. Subscribe on BBC Sounds for your weekly fix of Sheridan's Showstoppers! Sheridan chats to the comedian, actor, writer, and TV personality David Walliams. |
| 01 | Denise Van Outen | 20210314 | Sheridan Smith's new musical theatre podcast in which she's joined by a different well-known guest in every episode, whether a stage performer themselves, or simply a huge fan of musical theatre. They'll take us through a playlist of some of their favourite songs from the stage and screen, explaining why every song means so much to them. Today she's with the TV presenter and West End leading lady Denise Van Outen whose life in musical theatre started young and led her into shows including Les Mis and Tell Me On A Sunday, plus Chicago, both in London and on Broadway. Subscribe on BBC Sounds for your weekly fix of Sheridan's Showstoppers! Sheridan talks to Denise Van Outen about the musicals she loves and has starred in. | |
| 01 | Jason Manford | 20210207 | Sheridan Smith's brand new musicals podcast in which she's joined by a different well-known guest in every episode, whether a stage performer themselves, or simply a big fan of musical theatre. They'll take us through a playlist of some of their favourite songs from the stage and screen, explaining why every song means so much to them. Today she's with actor, presenter and comedian Jason Manford, who has appeared in musicals The Producers, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Guys and Dolls. He chats about his favourite songs from the stage and screen, and is given a grilling on his top musical of all time, while sharing memories of putting 50ps in the back of the TV, and making his West End debut in Sweeney Todd. Subscribe on BBC Sounds for your weekly fix of Sheridan's Showstoppers! Sheridan Smith speaks to actor, presenter and comedian Jason Manford. | |
| 01 | Louise Redknapp | 20210427 | 20210328 (R2) | Sheridan Smith's new musical theatre podcast in which she's joined by a different well-known guest in every episode, whether a stage performer themselves, or simply a huge fan of musical theatre. They'll take us through a playlist of some of their favourite songs from the stage and screen, explaining why every song means so much to them. Today she's with the singer and West End leading lady Louise Redknapp who's played the iconic role of Sally Bowles in Cabaret, and starred as Violet Newstead in Dolly Parton's Nine To Five The Musical. Subscribe on BBC Sounds for your weekly fix of Sheridan's Showstoppers! Sheridan chats to singer & actress Louise Redknapp who's trodden the boards in Cabaret. |
| 01 | Michelle Visage | 20210420 | 20210321 (R2) | Sheridan Smith's new musical theatre podcast in which she's joined by a different well-known guest in every episode, whether a stage performer themselves, or simply a huge fan of musical theatre. They'll take us through a playlist of some of their favourite songs from the stage and screen, explaining why every song means so much to them. Today she's with RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Michelle Visage - and they talk about her love of the music of Stephen Sondheim, and her determination to get tickets to take her daughter to see Hamilton on Broadway. Subscribe on BBC Sounds for your weekly fix of Sheridan's Showstoppers! Sheridan talks to RuPaul's Drag Race star Michelle Visage about her musical passions. |
| 01 | Rob Brydon | 20210404 | Sheridan meets up with Rob Brydon to dicsuss his showbiz journey from the terraced streets of Barry Island to the Hollywood Hills. Featuring songs from West Side Story, Follies, Sweeney Todd and Hamilton. Reunited for the first time since their appearance together in the blockbuster film The Huntsman: Winter's War, Sheridan and Rob talk Marion and Jeff, Human Remains, Gavin and Stacey and of course, his lifelong love of musical theatre which began at Porthcawl Comprehensive School alongside his co-star, Ruth Jones. Sheridan meets up with Rob Brydon to dicsuss his journey from Barry Island to Hollywood. | |
| 01 | Shania Twain | 20210307 | 20210620 (R2) | Sheridan Smith's new musical theatre podcast in which she's joined by a different well-known guest in every episode, whether a stage performer themselves, or simply a huge fan of musical theatre. They'll take us through a playlist of some of their favourite songs from the stage and screen, explaining why every song means so much to them. Today she's with the country music superstar Shania Twain whose love of musical theatre has influenced both her songwriting and her concert performances over the years. She chats about her favourite songs from the stage and screen, and she's given a grilling on her top musical of all time, while divulging her biggest worry on stage, and the role in musical theatre that she'd most like to take on. Subscribe on BBC Sounds for your weekly fix of Sheridan's Showstoppers! Sheridan chats to country music superstar Shania Twain about her musical passions. |
| 02 | Carrie Hope Fletcher | 20210808 | Sheridan Smith's musicals show in which she's joined by a different well-known guest in every episode, whether a stage performer themselves, or simply a big fan of musical theatre. They take us through a playlist of some of their favourite songs from the stage and screen, explaining why every song means so much to them. Here she's talking to the West End leading lady Carrie Hope Fletcher who is currently leading the cast in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella. She's also played both Eponine and Fantine in Les Mis, Wednesday Addams in the UK tour of The Addams Family, and Veronica Sawyer Heathers, which is where Andrew Lloyd Webber spotted her for Cinderella. Subscribe on BBC Sounds for your weekly fix of Sheridan's Showstoppers! Sheridan chats to Carrie Hope Fletcher who is currently leading the cast in Cinderella. | |
| 02 | Duncan James | 20210613 | 20210704 (R2) | Sheridan Smith's musical theatre podcast in which she's joined by a different well-known guest in every episode, whether a stage performer themselves, or simply a huge fan of musical theatre. They'll take us through a playlist of some of their favourite songs from the stage and screen, explaining why every song means so much to them. Today she's with her mate Duncan James who she shared a stage with in Legally Blonde The Musical. They're reminiscing about Duncan's days in Blue, and about all the roles he's played in musical theatre since. Subscribe on BBC Sounds for your weekly fix of Sheridan's Showstoppers! Sheridan chats to her Legally Blonde co-star Duncan James, from the hit boyband Blue. |
| 02 | John Owen-jones | 20210725 | Sheridan Smith's musicals show in which she's joined by a different well-known guest in every episode, whether a stage performer themselves, or simply a big fan of musical theatre. They'll take us through a playlist of some of their favourite songs from the stage and screen, explaining why every song means so much to them. Subscribe on BBC Sounds for your weekly fix of Sheridan's Showstoppers! Today she's talking to the West End and Broadway leading man John Owen-Jones who is loved all over the world for his portrayals of Jean Valjean in Les Mis退rables, and The Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. Sheridan chats to John Owen-Jones who has played both The Phantom and Jean Valjean. Sheridan Smith's musicals show in which she's joined by a different well-known guest in every episode, whether a stage performer themselves, or simply a big fan of musical theatre. They'll take us through a playlist of some of their favourite songs from the stage and screen, explaining why every song means so much to them. Subscribe on BBC Sounds for your weekly fix of Sheridan's Showstoppers! Today she's talking to the West End and Broadway leading man John Owen-Jones who is loved all over the world for his portrayals of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, and The Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. Sheridan chats to John Owen-Jones who has played both The Phantom and Jean Valjean. | |
| 02 | Kerry Ellis | 20210801 | Sheridan Smith's musicals show in which she's joined by a different well-known guest in every episode, whether a stage performer themselves, or simply a big fan of musical theatre. They take us through a playlist of some of their favourite songs from the stage and screen, explaining why every song means so much to them. Here she's talking to West End and Broadway leading lady Kerry Ellis who originated the role of Meat in Queen's We Will Rock You, and was the first British Elphaba in Wicked, immediately transferring to play her in New York. She's also played Nancy in Oliver, Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Ellen in Miss Saigon, Grizabella in Cats, and Fantine in Les Mis退rables, as well as collaborating with Queen's Brian May on various projects. Subscribe on BBC Sounds for your weekly fix of Sheridan's Showstoppers! Sheridan Smith chats to West End and Broadway leading lady Kerry Ellis. Sheridan Smith's musicals show in which she's joined by a different well-known guest in every episode, whether a stage performer themselves, or simply a big fan of musical theatre. They take us through a playlist of some of their favourite songs from the stage and screen, explaining why every song means so much to them. Here she's talking to West End and Broadway leading lady Kerry Ellis who originated the role of Meat in Queen's We Will Rock You, and was the first British Elphaba in Wicked, immediately transferring to play her in New York. She's also played Nancy in Oliver, Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Ellen in Miss Saigon, Grizabella in Cats, and Fantine in Les Misérables, as well as collaborating with Queen's Brian May on various projects. Subscribe on BBC Sounds for your weekly fix of Sheridan's Showstoppers! Sheridan Smith chats to West End and Broadway leading lady Kerry Ellis. | |
| 02 | Lorraine Kelly | 20210516 | Sheridan Smith's musicals show in which she's joined by a different well-known guest in every episode, whether a stage performer themselves, or simply a big fan of musical theatre. They'll take us through a playlist of some of their favourite songs from the stage and screen, explaining why every song means so much to them. Today she's with broadcasting legend Lorraine Kelly who is a musical theatre super-fan and loves watching musical films and going to see shows in the theatre as well. Subscribe on BBC Sounds for your weekly fix of Sheridan's Showstoppers! Sheridan chats to the queen of morning TV, broadcasting legend Lorraine Kelly. | |
| 02 | Marisha Wallace | 20210523 | Sheridan Smith's musical theatre show in which she's joined by a different well-known guest in every episode, whether a stage performer themselves, or simply a huge fan of musical theatre. They'll take us through a playlist of some of their favourite songs from the stage and screen, explaining why every song means so much to them. Today she's with West End and Broadway leading lady Marisha Wallace who's starred in Dreamgirls, Aladdin, Something Rotten and Waitress, and is about to appear as Motormouth Maybelle in the upcoming London Coliseum production of Hairspray this summer. Marisha reveals how she manifested her role of Becky in Waitress, and show she recorded her hit single Tomorrow in her living room on a £100 microphone. Subscribe on BBC Sounds for your weekly fix of Sheridan's Showstoppers! Sheridan chats to West End and Broadway leading lady Marisha Wallace. | |
| 02 | Ore Oduba | 20210530 | 20210529 (R2) | Sheridan Smith's musical theatre podcast in which she's joined by a different well-known guest in every episode, whether a stage performer themselves, or simply a huge fan of musical theatre. They'll take us through a playlist of some of their favourite songs from the stage and screen, explaining why every song means so much to them. Today she's with the TV & radio presenter and Strictly Come Dancing winner Ore Oduba who is now a musical theatre star. He made his theatrical debut in 2019 when he starred as Teen Angel in the UK tour of Grease, before he went on to land a role of Aaron Fox in the comedy whodunnit Curtains the Musical, alongside Jason Manford. And next up, Ore will be putting his dancing shoes back on to play Brad Majors in the upcoming tour of Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show. Subscribe on BBC Sounds for your weekly fix of Sheridan's Showstoppers! Sheridan chats to the TV and radio presenter, and Strictly Come Dancing winner Ore Oduba. |
| 02 | Preeya Kalidas | 20210718 | Sheridan Smith's musicals show in which she's joined by a different well-known guest in every episode, whether a stage performer themselves, or simply a big fan of musical theatre. They'll take us through a playlist of some of their favourite songs from the stage and screen, explaining why every song means so much to them. Subscribe on BBC Sounds for your weekly fix of Sheridan's Showstoppers! Today she's with the actress, singer/songwriter & radio presenter Preeya Kalidas. She's been a favourite on the West End stage since starring in A.R Rahman's award-winning & ground-breaking musical Bombay Dreams, in which she played the original female lead. She's also starred in School of Rock, Joseph, and Everybody's Talking About Jamie - and she's an Olivier Award nominee for her role as Pinky in Bend it Like Beckham The Musical. Sheridan Smith chats to the West End star Preeya Kalidas. | |
| 02 | Samantha Barks | 20210606 | 20210627 (R2) | Sheridan Smith's musical theatre podcast in which she's joined by a different well-known guest in every episode, whether a stage performer themselves, or simply a huge fan of musical theatre. They'll take us through a playlist of some of their favourite songs from the stage and screen, explaining why every song means so much to them. Today she's with the West End & Broadway leading lady Samantha Barks who rose to fame after coming third in the BBC talent show I'd Do Anything in 2008. Four years later she made her movie debut as Eponine in the Les Mis film, and then she went on to lead the cast as Vivian Ward; the pretty woman herself, in Pretty Woman The Musical on Broadway. And perhaps most excitingly of all, she's getting ready to swish & swirl her way across the Theatre Royal Drury Lane stage as Elsa in Frozen, which is set to open in August. Subscribe on BBC Sounds for your weekly fix of Sheridan's Showstoppers! Sheridan chats to the West End and Broadway leading lady Samantha Barks. |
| 02 | Sutton Foster | 20210711 | Sheridan Smith's musicals show in which she's joined by a different well-known guest in every episode, whether a stage performer themselves, or simply a big fan of musical theatre. They'll take us through a playlist of some of their favourite songs from the stage and screen, explaining why every song means so much to them. Subscribe on BBC Sounds for your weekly fix of Sheridan's Showstoppers! Today she's with two-time Tony Award winning triple threat Sutton Foster. The Broadway superstar has trodden the boards in no fewer than 11 shows in New York, including Thoroughly Modern Millie, Little Women, The Drowsy Chaperone, Young Frankenstein and Shrek, and now she's about to make her West End debut, sailing the high seas once again as Reno Sweeney in Cole Porter's classical musical Anything Goes. Sutton reveals how it is to revisit the role ten years after her Tony Award-winning performance. Sheridan chats to Broadway superstar Sutton Foster. |