Conversations with the people shaping Yorkshire -
The worlds of broadcast news and reality TV come together for a brand new series of Yorkshire Talks! Christine Talbot and Matt Jameson return to host the podcast that celebrates the people, places and personalities that make Yorkshire one of a kind — getting under the skin of its most familiar faces while having plenty of fun along the way.
Christine spent 30 years as the trusted co-anchor of ITV Yorkshire's nightly Calendar news, becoming one of the most recognisable voices in the region. Matt rose to fame as one half of the first-ever LGBTQ+ couple to feature on Channel 4's hugely popular reality show Married at First Sight UK. Together they make an unlikely but irresistible double act, sharp, warm and never short of a story.
Each episode, they sit down with some of Yorkshire's most famous faces and fascinating characters — from household names to the unsung people quietly shaping the county — to explore their lives, their roots and the quirkier side of Yorkshire living. Expect honest conversation, big laughs and the kind of insight you only get when good company meets a proper Yorkshire welcome.
Whether they're shaping the region from a studio, a stage, a kitchen or a boardroom, these are the people who make Yorkshire tick. Pull up a chair and join Christine and Matt — this is Yorkshire Talks.
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Gaynor Faye on Hot Flash, Menopause and Kay Mellor's Legacy
Fresh from filming the groundbreaking new feature film Hot Flash — a female-led comedy about the realities of midlife and menopause, shot in Yorkshire — Gaynor joins us for a warm, honest and fascinating conversation.
Millions know her as Megan Macey in Emmerdale and Judy Mallett in Coronation Street, and she has starred in much-loved dramas including Fat Friends, Playing the Field, The Syndicate and The Chase. Alongside her acting career, Gaynor has continued the remarkable legacy of her late mother, the acclaimed writer Kay Mellor, at Rollem Productions, recently bringing Kay's final project, The Syndicate, to the stage.
In this episode, Gaynor opens up about filming Hot Flash, navigating her own experience of midlife and menopause, coping with the devastating loss of her mum, and carrying her legacy forward at Rollem. She also shares why fitness has become such an important part of her life, how Buddhism has kept her grounded throughout her career, and even reveals how it helped her land her iconic role in Coronation Street.
It's an inspiring, funny and deeply honest conversation with one of Yorkshire's most admired creative talents. Grab a brew and get comfortable.
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6 Oct 2026
Matthew Haywood: BBC Survivor Winner on Strategy and Men's Mental Health
At just 21 years old, Matthew travelled halfway around the world, lived on a remote beach, battled the elements, built crucial alliances and outplayed every other contestant to become the sole survivor — walking away with the £100,000 prize.
In this episode he talks about what it was really like competing on Survivor; the strategy behind winning without creating unnecessary drama; life after the show and building a successful outdoor adventure platform on social media; why he's passionate about supporting young men's mental health; the lessons resilience, teamwork and adversity have taught him; and his love of football and family, including a lovely bond with his late gran — listen out for his emotional special item at the end.
Whether you're a fan of Survivor, love stories of resilience and adventure, or are interested in honest conversations about mental health, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
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Matthew Haywood on TikTok: @matthewhaywoodx
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Matt Jameson: @matt_d_jameson
Christine Talbot: @christineetalbot
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Yorkshire Talks is proudly sponsored by Patient.info (http://patient.info) and produced by @chapter_81
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29 Sept 2026
Billy Bowness: Nobody's Fool, Losing His Son and Living with Thanatophobia
Welcome back to Yorkshire Talks, the podcast where we meet a new generation of Yorkshire folk, each with an incredible story to tell, hosted by Matt Jameson and Christine Talbot.
In this episode, Matt and Christine sit down with Billy Bowness, who shot to fame on ITV's Nobody's Fool — the reality series dubbed ITV's answer to The Traitors, where he certainly made a lasting impression.
But there's so much more to Billy than what viewers saw on screen. He talks about his journey into acting, a fascinating career that has included working in criminal law and as a biochemist, and the experience of coming out as gay to his Yorkshire trucker dad.
Billy also opens up with remarkable honesty about the heartbreaking loss of his 19-year-old son, Alex, in a tragic drowning accident, and how that devastating experience intensified his battle with thanatophobia — a rare and often misunderstood fear of dying — and why he's passionate about raising awareness of the condition.
It's a powerful, emotional and inspiring conversation that will stay with you long after you've finished listening.
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Billy Bowness on Instagram: @billy_bowness
Matt Jameson: @matt_d_jameson
Christine Talbot: @christineetalbot
Nobody's Fool is available to stream on ITVX.
If you enjoy the episode, please follow the show, and leave a rating or review — it really helps new listeners find us.
Yorkshire Talks is proudly sponsored by Patient.info (http://patient.info) and produced by @chapter_81
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