Events That Made Me with Liz Taylor

Sam McAlister - TV Producer & Author

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"I was taught to chase happiness”

You’ve heard Sam’s Scoop, now it’s Liz’s turn.

You might recognise Sam as being portrayed by Billie Piper in the hit Netflix movie Sccop. Today Liz Taylor sits down with the real deal to uncover the events that made her.

Sam was the mastermind behind that interview between Emily Maitlis and Prince Andrew, in this episode, you’ll hear how a working-class background and a single mother's tenacity led to the groundbreaking interview that shook the world. 

From challenging class barriers to leaping from law to media, Sam's story is a masterclass in navigating life's twists with grace. This is an episode about breaking moulds, chasing happiness, and the power of being fearlessly oneself.

Liz Taylor’s 30-year career in event planning has built an impressive portfolio of events, including celebrity weddings, charity fundraisers like Children in Need with Gary Barlow and huge gala dinners such as the Winter White Gala at Kensington Palace for HRH Duke of Cambridge, as well as the Manchester United Champions League winning after party in Moscow and Coronation Street’s 40th-anniversary celebrations.

Liz Taylor
Instagram - @liztaylorconsultancy
X - @ConsultancyLiz
Facebook - facebook.com/LizTaylorConsultancy
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/liztaylor-tlc
Website - liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk

Sam McAlister
Instagram - @mcalis10
X - @SamMcAlister1