{"podcast":{"title":"A Night In With Sally Lindsay","slug":"a-night-in-with-sally-lindsay-7790059","podcast_index_feed_id":7790059,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/69a0496ff5ae85b4a2d6509c","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/a-night-in-with-sally-lindsay","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/69a0496ff5ae85b4a2d6509c/1774524694094-e5ec82d2-8952-4d9e-bd90-b6a92dfff99c.jpeg","author":"Spirit Studios","episode_count":16,"summary":"A Night In with Sally Lindsay is a brand-new weekly celebrity interview podcast hosted by actor Sally Lindsay - star of The Madame Blanc Mysteries, Coronation Street, Still Open All Hours and many more best-loved TV shows. Each week, Sally invites a well-known celebrity guest to join her for the ultimate cosy night in - packed with fun, laughter, and honest conversation. From never-heard-before behind-the-scenes stories to moments when it all went wrong, some of the UK’s best-loved TV stars open up like never before. Blending celebrity interviews, TV nostalgia, and entertainment chat, Sally creates a warm, relaxed space where guests rewind to their roots, revisit the TV shows that shaped them, and share the defining moments of their careers. With a mix of intimate conversation, quick-fire questions, and playful TV trivia, every episode feels like the perfect night on the sofa - full of nostalgia, surprises, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. 🎧 Listen to A Night In with Sally Lindsay on all major podcast platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube and stream on 5. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-08T10:19:03.922484+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-night-in-with-sally-lindsay-7790059"},"episode":{"title":"Sue Johnston: The Royle Family, Brookside and Her Friendship with The Beatles","slug":"sue-johnston-the-royle-family-brookside-and-her-friendship-with-the-beatles","published_at":"2026-07-07T23:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-night-in-with-sally-lindsay-7790059/sue-johnston-the-royle-family-brookside-and-her-friendship-with-the-beatles","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-night-in-with-sally-lindsay-7790059","url":"https://shows.acast.com/a-night-in-with-sally-lindsay/episodes/sue-johnston-the-royle-family-brookside-and-her-friendship-w","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/69a0496ff5ae85b4a2d6509c/e/6a426e0181f451b905eaf63f/media.mp3","summary":"Joining Sally on the sofa this week it's acclaimed actress Sue Johnston. From becoming a household name as Sheila Grant in  Brookside  to the much-loved Barbara Royle in  The Royle Family , Sue looks back on the roles that have defined her extraordinary career. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from the sets of  Brookside ,  Waking the Dead  and  Downton Abbey , and fondly remembers the laughter she shared with Ricky Tomlinson while making  The Royle Family . Sue also reflects on the life and legacy of the late Caroline Aherne, recalling their close friendship and the genius that made  The Royle Family  such a timeless classic. In an emotional conversation, Sue opens up about one of  Brookside 's most groundbreaking storylines, revealing how filming Sheila Grant's shocking attack resonated deeply because it mirrored a traumatic assault she had experienced in her own life. The conversation also turns to Sue's exciting new BBC comedy  Ann Droid , where she stars alongside Diane Morgan. She talks about working with Diane, why the series appealed to her, and why she's still as passionate about acting as ever. Plus, Sue reminisces about growing up during the Merseybeat era, Liverpool in the 1960s, and her remarkable friendship with The Beatles, sharing memories from one of the most exciting periods in British pop history. Ann Droid starts on 9.30pm on BBC One on Friday 17th July. The full series will be available on BBC iPlayer from 6am. New episodes drop every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts - plus you can watch each episode on YouTube! Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ANightinwithSallyLindsay 📱 Follow A Night in with Sally Lindsay Facebook: https://www.fac…","meta_description":"Joining Sally on the sofa this week it's acclaimed actress Sue Johnston. 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