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The Leisure Society with Gemma Cairney

Gemma Cairney interviews cultural icons, tastemakers, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hobbies, collections and loves beyond what they are known for.

Radio 6 Music,18 episodes

Episodes

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Kathy Burke
Gemma joins Kathy Burke round at her house to talk about her love of television.
19 Jan 2020,41 mins
Bonnie Greer at the British Museum
Gemma Cairney joins Bonnie Greer at one of her favourite places, the British Museum.
13 Jan 2020,38 mins
Ben Watt birdwatching
Gemma joins musician Ben Watt for a spot of birdwatching
06 Jan 2020,36 mins
Zawe Ashton on shopping
Actress Zawe Ashton chats about spending her leisure time shopping in retail parks.
28 Apr 2019,39 mins
Damon Albarn
Gemma Cairney joins Damon Albarn for a chat about travel and adventure at his studios.
21 Apr 2019,32 mins
Kristin Hersh on snakes
Throwing Muses frontwoman Kristin Hersh joins Gemma Cairney at the reptile house.
14 Apr 2019,31 mins
Sir Paul Smith on cycling
Gemma Cairney is joined by fashion designer Paul Smith to discuss his love of bicycles.
07 Apr 2019,24 mins
Santigold on interior design
Songwriter and record producer Santigold joins Gemma to talk about her hobbies.
01 Oct 2018,37 mins
Michael Stipe on photography
Gemma Cairney joins Michael Stipe to talk about his passion for photography.
23 Sep 2018,37 mins
Theresa from Warpaint on science
Theresa Wayman from Warpaint discusses how she discovered her love of science.
17 Sep 2018,31 mins
Jason from Sleaford Mods on weightlifting
Gemma Cairney joins Jason from Sleafords Mods in his gym in Nottingham.
11 Sep 2018,35 mins
Amazing Grace
Gemma Cairney goes for dinner with the iconic singer Grace Jones.
08 Jun 2018,60 mins
Cosey Fanni Tutti from Throbbing Gristle
Cosey Fanni Tutti from Throbbing Gristle. First broadcast in 2018.
04 Feb 2018,32 mins,
Laurie Vincent from Slaves
Laurie Vincent from Slaves.
21 Jan 2018,38 mins
Kelley Deal
Kelley Deal from The Breeders.
14 Jan 2018,30 mins,
Tracey Emin
Tracey Emin joins Gemma Cairney in Margate's mysterious Shell Grotto.
07 Jan 2018,31 mins
Goldie
Goldie discusses his passion for hot yoga after a session in a south London yoga studio.
31 Dec 2017,34 mins
Welcome to The Leisure Society
Gemma Cairney explores the hidden hobbies and passions of our cultural icons.
14 Dec 2017,1 min