The Road Less Travelled

We meet Mark Strong, Olivier award-winning actor and Ridley Scott’s favourite villain. Mark discusses breaking out of law school and falling in love with theatre, starring in a breadth of Hollywood blockbusters from Kick-Ass to 1917, and how our tech-driven world has become a stage of its own.Mark’s success is often defined by the wide-range of characters he has played. His efforts to stand outside the spotlight off screen - is perhaps credit to his remarkable ability to reinvent his own character on screen.

In this episode we meet the most successful Olympic sailor of all time, Ben Ainslie. Ben discusses making Team GB at only Nineteen, putting his life at risk day in, day out, and the honour of being awarded a CBE. Ben is fearless in his determination to win every time he competes. His patriotism, devout work ethic and record-breaking talent - set him apart as one of the world’s greatest olympians.

We meet the star of stage and screen, Holliday Grainger. We discuss everything from her road to stardom starting early, growing up in the TV industry and her acclaimed role as DI Rachel Carey in British series ‘The Capture’. Holliday is known for playing roles in shows that are re-writing the scripts for modern women. She talks to women's independence from the 19th century to now - and how the experience of creating something new keeps evolving and changing her own character.

Actor and rapper Riz Ahmed discusses his creative path from a Pakistani household in North London, to satirising stereotypes in Four Lions, before making it to the heights of Hollywood. Riz’s life, his belief that his art is personal not political, and his will to be unapologetic in every performance - has led him to have a diverse, international fanbase who avidly follow his every move.

In uncertain times, stories of hope, independence and possibility, feel more important than ever. Introducing season two of our original podcast series. Listen with Reggie Yates, as he sets out on a mission to understand what the road less travelled means in the modern world.

We meet Emma Mackey, actress and star of Netflix series Sex Education. Emma discusses growing up in rural France, trying to fit in at school, and what it’s really like to shoot a sex scene. Emma’s own character, and the character that she’s risen to fame playing, all embody a sense of individuality. A feature she feels is desired by all of modern society.

Andrew Scott discusses coming out in Catholic Ireland, forgiving the church and how his latest role in the highly acclaimed series Fleabag will potentially alter Britain’s perception of priests today.Andrew’s deep love for human nature, whether it’s playfulness, insecurities or a desire for success - have been truly influential on his life as an actor, as a friend and as Britain’s most infamous characters in Spectre and Sherlock.

Naomie Harris is a multi-award winning actress and the star of Oscar winning film, Moonlight.Naomie discusses her community drama school in North London, being an outlier at Cambridge University, and how stepping out of her culture and standing apart - eventually led to her cinematic success.Naomie’s devotion to playing powerful female characters, from Eve Moneypenny to Winnie Mandela, are re-defining the scripts of history and giving humanity, complexity and personality to icons of popular culture.