Best Magazine UK: Suddenly Single

About Best Magazine UK: Suddenly Single

best magazine editor Siobhan Wykes talks to her celebrity mates about how it feels to be Suddenly Single - yet again - and her ongoing dating disasters, with expert advice on how to find the one.

Publisher

Hearst UK

Category

comedy · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jul 2024

Latest episode

27 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

115 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Oct 2026

   Best’s Carol McGiffin talks Xmas, Denise Welch, Jane McDonald, Richard Madeley & marriage to Mark

   Best magazine's columnist Carol McGiffin talks about Christmas, New Year’s Eve oysters, bubbles and wine, taking the Joan Collins approach of 'if he dies, he dies' to her 44-year-old husband, Mark, her mate Denise Welch; Jane McDonald’s fans, and her South of France neighbours Richard and Judy … as well as her guide to being a good wife. Carol also explains why she prefers staying in with Mark, shares her thoughts on keeping a relationship on track, and talks about writing her second autobiography. Plus, she and Siobhan get into television opinions, celebrity crushes, slow mornings and the Suddenly Single honesty box. Chapters 00:00 Carol’s opening thoughts on relationships 01:00 Catching up and the Best Heroes night 03:00 Holidays, Greece and Mark’s crush on Lizzie Cundy 06:00 Carol’s TV plans and why she left television 09:00 Relationship advice for Siobhan 11:00 How Carol and Mark make it work ❤️ 13:00 Christmas plans and New Year’s Eve oysters 🦪 15:00 Champagne, rosé and romantic dates 🍾 17:00 Celebrity crushes and Denise Welch 19:00 Carol’s second autobiography 📚 22:00 Richard and Judy in the South of France 24:00 Joan Collins, slow mornings and being a good wife 26:00 Bordeaux, Frenchmen and the honesty box 🍷 32:00 Jane McDonald live and her devoted fans 🎤 33:00 Carol’s final relationship advice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagofficial/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Darren Day on Robbie Williams, Matthew Perry, His Five Fiancées and Hating the “I Don’t Do Family” Tag

   He keeps Matthew Perry’s autobiography on his bookshelf, wishes Elvis Presley had “a little more happiness in his life” and admits that his five fiancées earned him the “Lord of the Rings” reputation. Here, Million Dollar Quartet star Darren Day concludes our interview with an honest account of his memories, including “going cold turkey in front of a whole country” and Piers Morgan’s infamous (and ridiculous) headline: “Even his own mum hates him.” In part two of Darren’s chat, he talks about how Robbie Williams helped save his life, his recovery from addiction and the impact of Matthew Perry’s death. He also reflects on meeting his fiancée Sophie, the “I don’t do family” headline he says he never uttered, and the relationship regrets he still carries. Darren answers the Suddenly Single Honesty Box questions about dating, love and what he’d tell his younger self. 00:00 Robbie Williams’ offer of help 🤝 02:00 Rehab, recovery and how Robbie helped save his life 05:00 Relapse, sobriety and putting recovery first 🌱 06:00 Mental health, neurodivergence and creativity 07:00 What fame taught Darren about validation 🎭 08:00 How recovery changed what he looks for in a partner 09:00 Addiction, blackouts and psychotic episodes ⚠️ 11:00 Darren’s memories of losing time 11:30 Matthew Perry’s story and the danger of relapse 🕊️ 13:00 Going cold turkey on Celebrity Big Brother 14:00 Elvis Presley, fame and the headlines Darren feared 📰 15:30 Meeting Sophie after rehab 17:00 Sophie’s support and Darren’s “Lord of the Rings” reputation 💍 19:00 Darren’s best and worst dates 21:00 The Suddenly Single Honesty Box 🎤 23:00 The “I don’t do family” headline Darren says he never said 26:00 Regrets about past relationships 💔 27:30 What Darren would tell his younger self 29:00 Sophie, lasting love and Darren’s recovery ❤️ 30:30 ADHD medication and life on stage 31:30 Thanks for watching 👋 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagofficial/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3. 

   13 Oct 2026

   From Joseph to Robbie Williams, ‘love rat’ Darren Day talks wine, women and ’copious’ drug use

   He didn’t find fame until 25, he hardly drank until he was 28 - but the night actor and singer Darren Day partied with the likes of Jonny Depp & Liam Gallager was the first time he took coke…and if it wasn’t for Robbie Williams intervention, the drugs would almost certainly have killed him…in fact, it bought him so low he tried to take his own life twice. Here’s Darren opens up about his Love Rat image, wine, women, songs, his endearing lack of confidence & constantly being mistaken for Jason Donovan… In Part One of this extraordinary two-part conversation, Darren takes us from life on an Essex building site to becoming an overnight West End sensation after landing the lead in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He reveals what it was really like to be thrust into fame, dating some of Britain’s biggest stars, partying with Hollywood royalty, and how one decision at a celebrity party changed the course of his life forever. With remarkable honesty, Darren reflects on the media’s infamous “Love Rat” label, the pressure of fame, crippling self-doubt, addiction, and the moment Robbie Williams stepped in to help save his life. This is a candid, funny and often heartbreaking conversation about celebrity, mental health, recovery and resilience. This is Part One of a two-part interview. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss Part Two. Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Darren’s return to the West End 🎭 01:00 Why Million Dollar Quartet means so much to him 🎶 04:00 From building sites to starring in Joseph ⭐ 08:00 Overnight fame changes everything 🤯 10:00 Dating Anna Friel and life in the spotlight ❤️ 12:00 Johnny Depp, Liam Gallagher & the party that changed his life 20:00 The first line of cocaine and losing his confidence 💔 22:00 Becoming Britain’s most famous “Love Rat” 📰 25:00 How cocaine became a daily addiction 27:00 Robbie Williams’ advice about ignoring the critics 💬 29:00 Fame, relationships and why celebrity changes everything 💕 31:00 Meeting Robbie Williams and an unlikely friendship 🤝 34:00 Marriage breakdown, ADHD and mental health 🧠 36:00 The desperate phone call that saved Darren’s life If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe and leave a comment. It really helps the channel grow and means we can keep bringing you honest conversations with fascinating guests. Follow Suddenly Single for new episodes every week. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagofficial/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who has been a guest on Best Magazine UK: Suddenly Single

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sarah Vine
• Jo Good
• Michael Brandon
• Ann Widdecombe
• Miriam Stoppard

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

3.5 / 5

30 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

71

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

31

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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