David Baddiel's latest book is all about his family and much of the narrative concerns his Mumbelievable mother. You possibly won't believe some of the stories about her but they're true. Sonia shares mum stories with David - two women who were

Zeb Soanes announces his Mumbelievable Mum

17 days ago 31m 1s

Zebedee Soanes, was born in Lowestoft in Suffolk. Zeb is a British radio presenter, you’ll recognise the voice, who hosts the weekday evening music show Relaxing Evenings with Zeb Soanes on Classic FM. He was previously a newsreader and continu

Judi Spiers on her Mumbelievable mum

Jun 11th, 2024 36m 27s

Judi Spiers, the amazing broadcaster on tv and radio (currently Boom Radio), has a whole raft of stories to share with Sonia about her mum. From the Buckingham Palace garden party story to the Passover recipe she demonstrated on Judi's tv show,

Frank Allen searches for memories of his Mum

May 29th, 2024 31m 13s

Frank Allen was a leading light, well actually, bass guitar with the 60s super group, The Searchers - 6 Top 10 Hits including 3 No1s. His mum never had a record player so she didn't buy any of his records and she didn't actually go to see him p

With The Coupon Kid, Jordon Cox

May 15th, 2024 30m 15s

At the age of 15, Jordon Cox started to look for ways to save money in a bid to help his mum who was struggling with her finances. In the process he discovered the benefit of coupons and has dedicated himself to sharing that knowledge, earning

Justin Moorhouse and his Mumbelievable complicated Mum

May 1st, 2024 38m 32s

Justin Moorhouse grew up in Ashton under Lyne and after a short spell as a salesman he entered a stand-up comedy competition and won it. It led to a part in Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, and to numerous tv and radio aopearances. On this edition o

Helen Lederer is not bitter - about her MUMBELIEVABLE Mum

Apr 17th, 2024 30m 49s

Helen Lederer has just released her memoir "Not That I'm Bitter" and as well as plugging the book (gently) Helen talks to Sonia about her mum and quizzes Sonia about her mum. Lederer is without doubt a leader in British comedy, being one of the

Bill Buckley doesn't keep Mum

Apr 17th, 2024 31m 13s

Ex-That's Life presenter Bill Buckley joins Sonia to to talk about his late mother who wrote his application to Esther Rantzen and got him the job on the iconic TV show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Su Pollard - Queen of British showbiz

Apr 10th, 2024 32m 4s

Su Pollard has been entertaining, in every sense of the word, since she was a kid. You may first have seen her in tv's Hi-Di-Hi but her career on stage, screen and even on record has spanned 45 years. Here she talks to Sonia about her Mumbeliev

Fuzz Townshend - man with two MUMBELIEVABLE mums

Apr 3rd, 2024 40m 39s

Car SOS presenter Fuzz Townshend tells how he grew up with two mothers, his birth mum and his foster mum or "Auntie" who along with his "Nunk" who looked after him 6 out of 7 days a week. Fuzz got into music early when his birth mother won a Va

Shazia Mirza - mum's the word

Mar 27th, 2024 30m 39s

Shazia Mirza was born in Birmingham, the eldest daughter of Muslim Pakistani parents who moved to Birmingham in the 1950s. She read Biochemistry at Manchester University and then achieved a post-grad certificate in education at Goldsmiths. Befo

Bobby Crush keys in on his MUMBELIEVABLE mother

Mar 20th, 2024 32m 47s

Incredibly, Bobby Crush won Hughie Green's legendary "Opportunity Knocks" six times - we mean that most sincerely folks. Since then Bobby has had an illustrious show biz career appearing on film on tv and on the biggest stages in the West End.

Steve Nallon aka Maggie Thatcher and his mums

Mar 6th, 2024 36m 34s

You’ll remember Maggie Thatcher in Spitting Image - the voice of that Maggie was, and is Steve Nallon. Growing up in Leeds he began his career as a stand-up performer on the northern club circuit in the 1970s. In his career Steve Nallon has per

Kerry Howard - My boobs AREN’T sprouts, mum!

Mar 6th, 2024 34m 58s

Kerry Howard comes from a pure showbiz family. Brother Russell is a world-famous comedian, mum Ninette has appeared in numerous productions including a series with Russell and Kerry herself is a BAFTA nominated actress no less! Kerry regales So

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MUMBELIEVABLE with SONIA BELDOM

Feb 28th, 2024 1m 10s

MUMBELIEVABLE is a funny and insightful podcast about our maddening, mixed up and marvellous mums. When Sonia's mum, Margaret, was sectioned at age 80 and placed in a secure care home, she finally understood her mum’s neuro diversity and their

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