Rylan: How to...
By BBC Sounds
How to Be in the Spotlight – Rylan explores the good, the bad and the ugly of what it's like to be thrust into the public eye – with those who've lived to tell the tale.
Over 12 episodes, Rylan will be joined by guests who will share how they have learned to navigate the spotlight, reflecting on what they did right – and what they did very wrong…
A Mindhouse production for BBC Sounds.
Latest episode
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12. Francis Bourgeois – On viral fame and dealing with criticism
Rylan meets Francis Bourgeois to discuss his rapid rise to viral fame. -
11. Ekin-Su - Navigating fame and the personal impact of reality TV
Rylan meets Love Island’s Ekin-Su to discuss her experience in the spotlight. -
10. Will Young - Leaving Strictly and homophobia in the music industry
Rylan speaks to Will Young about his long career in the spotlight. -
9. Big Zuu - On classism in TV and stealing delivery food
Rylan is joined by Big Zuu to talk about his unique rise to fame. -
8. Matt Goss - On Brosmania and fans under the bed
Rylan sits down with Matt Goss to talk about his experiences in the spotlight. -
7. Charlotte Church – Being a child star and weird fan encounters
Rylan meets Charlotte Church to discuss her experience in the spotlight. -
6. Andy Coulson – Launching the Spice Girls and being arrested
Rylan speaks to the former editor of News of the World editor Andy Coulson. -
5. Ainsley Harriott - Racism in the food industry and becoming a meme
Rylan is joined by Ainsley Harriott to discuss his long career in the spotlight. -
4. Jameela Jamil – Online feuds and problematic Vogue shoots
Rylan meets Jameela Jamil to talk about being thrown headfirst into the spotlight. -
3. Leigh Francis – Bo' Selecta! and shedding his personas
Rylan is joined by Leigh Francis to discuss the perks, pressures and pitfalls of fame.
