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Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'

Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'

By: Keep It Light Media / Travesty Media
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 Life’s A Beach sees Alan giving Judith Chalmers and Michael Palin a run for their money as he invites a famous guest each week to discuss their favourite places in the world. Bursting with anecdotes, laidback chat and laugh out loud travel tales - if this podcast was a suitcase you’d have to sit on it. “My Life’s A Beach podcast is the escapism we ALL need right now. I sat down and chatted with some of my famous friends about everything travel. From caravanning in Rhyl to private jetting to the Maldives, my guests spill the beans on their holiday horrors and dream destinations. Let’s face it: we might not have the sun on our faces, but after a listen to this you’ll definitely have a smile” – ALAN CARRCopyright Keep It Light Media Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • S10 EP13: Mel Giedroyc (Video Edition)

    S10 EP13: Mel Giedroyc (Video Edition)
    Apr 24 2026
    Mel Giedroyc joins Alan for a chaotic flight full of walking holidays, Bacardi-fuelled LOL confessions, and a celestial encounter with… the most famous person in the world. From San Francisco dreams (roller skates optional) to Lake District nostalgia, plus jaw trauma, death chat, and why Mel now only wants to walk everywhere forever… this flight is gloriously one not to be missed. Buckle up... 00:00 “If you’re going to San Francisco…”01:20 The Last One Laughing jaw trauma (still not healed!)02:40 “We thought the show was a turkey…”04:30 Booze, migraines & surviving LOL05:00 Mel’s bucket list: “Drinks are on me!”06:00 Alan’s bizarre death premonition08:00 Death, podcasts & coming back with a friend09:30 San Francisco vs the reality (and burning self-driving cars…)10:40 Alcatraz, prison escapes & paper mache heads12:20 Childhood holidays in the Lake District14:00 Ashes in Ullswater & emotional family ties16:00 Becoming a tree after death17:50 Jaw tension, singers & viral releases21:50 Walking holidays have taken over Mel’s life23:30 The BEST showbiz story: Mel meets the Pope26:30 Running after the Popemobile with walking sticks29:00 “Sort Trump out!”30:30 Quickfire round32:00 What’s in Mel’s bag? (Cagoule included)34:00 Dogs, walking & life philosophy36:00 The great yawn debate to end it all#LifesABeach #AlanCarr #MelGiedroyc #ComedyPodcast #CelebrityStories #ThePope #WalkingHoliday #LakeDistrict #TravelPodcast #FunnyPodcast #BritishComedy #LOL #LastOneLaughing Join Mel Giedroyc every week on the hit podcast ⁠Where There’s a Will There’s a Wake,⁠ as she laughs in the face of death with all your favourite funny celebrities as they tell her about their dream demise. 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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    41 mins
  • S10 EP13: Mel Giedroyc

    S10 EP13: Mel Giedroyc
    Apr 20 2026
    Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brillaint comedian and presenter - Mel Giedroyc. Join Mel Giedroyc every week on the hit podcast Where There’s a Will There’s a Wake, as she laughs in the face of death with all your favourite funny celebrities as they tell her about their dream demise. 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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    43 mins
  • S10 EP12: Jack Whitehall (Video Edition)

    S10 EP12: Jack Whitehall (Video Edition)
    Apr 17 2026
    Jack Whitehall returns - and within minutes we’re into kebabs, cab drivers and chalk phalluses.There’s the spiralling of his stag do, a near miss with the Daily Mail, and the realities of tour life (including when stand-up goes very wrong). Plus: travelling with kids, naked yoga, Chernobyl as a tourist destination… and one truly grim fox encounter.Prepare to brace... this escalates fast.00:00 Jack’s back (and Alan’s still not over the stag do snub)01:00 The cab driver story… and the kebab incident03:00 Drunk disasters & unforgettable nights05:30 Jack’s stag do: Soho, Guinness & Roasts08:00 When the Daily Mail is watching (and you poo next to a dead fox)11:00 Travelling with kids vs pre-kid holidays13:30 Wedding plans & expensive decisions15:30 Stand-up struggles: bombing on stage18:00 Jack's touring plans: UK, Australia & beyond20:30 Performing internationally & “reference checking” jokes22:30 Travels with Dad: naked yoga & Spitfires25:00 Chernobyl tourism (yes, really)27:00 Ukraine, Moldova & a chalk phallus30:00 The quick-fire round chaos32:00 Final thoughts… and taxi driver trauma revisited#JackWhitehall #AlanCarr #PodcastComedy #TravelPodcast #BritishComedy #StagDoStories #StandUpComedy #SohoLondon #Chernobyl #TravelStories #ComedyPodcast #UKPodcasts #FunnyStories #CelebrityPodcast #KebabGate (4) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
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I love this podcast sooo much, I’ve learned a lot about the passengers found myself laughing out loud. Alan is just naturally funny 🥰🤣🤘

Very Funny!🥰

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This podcast is so entertaining and I love it as Alan is his best self aka chattyman! I started listening recently so there's a large back catalogue :-) So far the best guest has been Tom Allen, lol hilarious.

Alan is comfortable having a chat and asks the questions you want to know the answer to!

Reminded me how much I miss Alan and Mel from the radio.

Treat yourself to a truly uplifting experience. And who doesn't need some holiday escapism...and holiday ideas 🤣

Alan LOL chattyman ❤️

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The sheer joy and silliness and giggles of Alan and guests is brilliant and it’s so funny. Sometimes I’m laughing so much I swear my socks fly off!!! Seriously this is a wonderful podcast thank you Alan xx

Fabulous

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How I missed this during that horrible time.
This is just a joy to the ears, constant laughs.
Have to be careful while driving as I end up laughing so much, I terrify any passengers.

I was late to this joy!

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Love this pod cast Alan is hilarious and has some amazing guests. I enjoyed every episode.

Great entertaining listen

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