Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did - Lizo Mzimba - aka Newsround legend

Lizo Mzimba - aka Newsround legend

08/19/20 • 57 min

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Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did

Lizo joins Genevieve to reminisce about the 10 years he presented the BBC children's news programme. He talks about covering terror attacks, pantomime cow conventions - and the time Newsround banned Harry Potter star Rupert Grint from its website...

He also reveals why he left the show, how its legacy still helps him out today with his current job and why entertainment and arts news isn't just fluffy nonsense.

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You can follow Lizo on Twitter @lizo_mzimba and catch him on BBC News.

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Hope you enjoyed this episode - if you did, please share it with a friend who may also like to have a listen!

You can find me on Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast or Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod.

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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

He also reveals why he left the show, how its legacy still helps him out today with his current job and why entertainment and arts news isn't just fluffy nonsense.

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You can follow Lizo on Twitter @lizo_mzimba and catch him on BBC News.

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Hope you enjoyed this episode - if you did, please share it with a friend who may also like to have a listen!

You can find me on Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast or Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod.

And if you'd like to support the podcast, find out how you can donate at celebritycatchup.com :)

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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

Previous Episode

AJ Langer - aka Rayanne Graff from My So-Called Life

AJ joins Genevieve to relive her time on the cult teen drama and talks about watching the show now with her daughter, whether it could come back today and of course, Jordan Catalano!

She also talks about working with Wes Craven and how her life has changed since becoming the Countess of Devon in England - and not just because she now lives in a castle!

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If you fancy a trip to Devon, why not take a tour of AJ’s home at Powderham Castle. Visit powderham.co.uk or @powderhamcastle on Twitter and Instagram for more details.

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Hope you enjoyed this episode - if you did, please share it with a friend who may also like to have a listen!

You can find me on Instagram @celebritycatchuppodcast or Twitter @CelebCatchUpPod.

And if you'd like to support the podcast, find out how you can donate at celebritycatchup.com :)

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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

Next Episode

Right Said Fred's Richard Fairbrass - aka I'm Too Sexy for this podcast

Richard joins Genevieve for a fun-filled look back on the early success of Right Said Fred. He talks PVC outfits, performing on stage alongside a mannequin's leg and why he'll always love singing I'm Too Sexy.

He also explains why he's shunned the fame game and why the band's most successful years were also the most bittersweet for him.

*Please note there is some mild swearing in this episode.

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You can check out Right Said Fred's new EP on Spotify - open.spotify.com/album/0jYinO28Jq2zBOZwMQQXPM and you can also find Richard and Fred on their website - rightsaidfred.com

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In response to Richard's comments about his time on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, ITV said: "Richard didn't enter the Jungle for editorial reasons and we strongly refute any claims it had anything to do with his sexuality."

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