It’s the last episode of this series and Cat and Edith meet Kelly and Richard Jones from Stereophonics. Their 45-year friendship started when they met aged 3 at nursery and Kelly remembers Richard melting crayons on the radiator. The pair joke that they have been within 100 feet of each other ever since. Even so, Kelly wishes they could see more of each other. They talk about how they've managed to avoid a band break-up, Kelly reveals the time he turned down the opportunity to audition for the film 'Moulin Rouge' and he shares the embarrassing moment when his parents told him they were listening to Stevie Wonder's 'Talking Book' when he was conceived. It just so happens to be one of his favourite albums. Coincidence?
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Minnie Driver and Emma Forrest
Cat and Edith chat to Minnie Driver and her best friend, Emma Forrest. Emma first approached Minnie with Labrador-like energy in a hotel lobby. The encounter ended with Emma being ill all over Minnie’s shoes, but surprisingly the most beautiful and long-lasting friendship grew. They explain how they found each other when their lives were most wild and how together they navigated the peculiarities of fame and success. They reveal why a five-year break was necessary but through bad boyfriends, career lows and their most embarrassing moments they feel more like sisters. When grieving the loss of her mother, Minnie says that in those moments of agony, a great friend like Emma reminds you that you can and will laugh again.
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KT Tunstall and Lizzy Goodman
Cat and Edith meet singer-songwriter KT Tunstall and ‘Meet Me in The Bathroom’ author Lizzy Goodman. The pair met after a gig where KT predicted they would be best friends. With KT in Los Angeles and Lizzy in New Mexico, they rarely see each other but distance is no match for their friendship.Connected through their shared mantra of ‘choosing fun always’ they describe their times at Glastonbury and explain why they always greet each other as galloping unicorns. Anyone know what a unicorn would sound like? KT and Lizzy do.
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44:07
Stef Reid MBE and Andy Buchanan
When Paralympian Stef Reid agreed to appear on Dancing on Ice she didn’t realise the challenge that lay ahead, how inspiring her performances would be, or that she would make a friend for life in her professional partner, Andy Buchanan. After an initial cold reception when Andy was revealed as her partner, it didn’t take long for the pair to become best mates.Cat and Edith hear about Stef’s obsession with Star Trek’s Captain Jean Luc Picard and why they would put a rubber chicken in their Museum of Friendship.
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Natalie Imbruglia and Jody Levitus
In the 90s, Natalie Imbruglia moved from Australia to the UK, but despite her Neighbours fame she had no friends here and felt lonely in London. Obsessed with the sticky toffee pudding, Natalie visited her local café regularly, where she met her best friend, Jody Levitus. And the rest they say, is history.Jody managed the café and soon had Natalie waiting tables and cleaning up. Over the years they’ve lived together, travelled together, and are Godparents to each other’s children. Cat and Edith hear how they deal with bad first dates and how throughout Natalie’s career, Jody has always been on hand to provide an honest opinion, like the time she told her ‘Torn’ was never going to be a hit!
Cat Deeley and Edith Bowman have been through it all together and are curious to find out more about the stories behind other lasting friendships. In Friends Will Be Friends the pair will go on a double date with a celebrity and their best friend.
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