Podcast
Alan Cumming's Shelves
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In Alan Cumming's house you'll find some shelves. Well, lots of shelves in fact, and on these shelves are curiosities, rarities, and oddities, that Alan has collected throughout his varied and colourful career. Artefacts if you will from the museum of Alan's life. In each episode of this podcast Alan reaches for one of these items, to tell the story behind it, ruminating on the memories it brings up.
However, Alan does not do this alone. His guests range from Cyndi Lauper and a pair of white leather gloves to Geri Halliwell and (lots and lots of) Spice Girls merch, and even Sir Ian McKellen and a hemp dog collar. We've also got Monica Lewinsky and a Creative Coalition Award, Fay Ripley and a Red Carpet Photo, and Jane Horrocks and a polaroid from Second Best.
Not all guests will be famous though. Alan's life has taken many a twist and turn, and so there will be guests you don’t know yet, but their stories are brilliant.
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Introducing: SOLAR (starring Alan)
Apr 22, 202200:50:15Tap to summarizeDear Alan Cumming fans, if you can't get enough of Alan, we have a new show we think you'll love. Alan Cumming stars in SOLAR alongside Stephanie Beatriz, Academy Award winner Helen Hunt and Jonathan Bangs, in a journey to the heart of the solarsystem that explores the vastness of the human spirit. Disconnected from Earth and trapped on separate parts of their spacecraft, crew members must fight for survival following a disaster on board the ill-fated Aethon, a manned solarresearch probe sent to explore temporal distortion around the sun. As painful memories, forgotten dreams, technological challenges and blunt realities collide, they must work together to keep their hope alive in the face of growing darkness. SOLAR is a CurtCo Media production in association with WorkHouse Media. Created by Chris Porter. Directed by Jenny Curtis and Chris Porter. Listen and follow - Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. For full credits and to learn more, visit solarthepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Susie Gorgeous and a Mickey Mouse Alarm Clock
Dec 21, 202100:36:37Tap to summarizeTo close Season 1 Alan speaks with Susie Gorgeous, one of his dearest and oldest friends.Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Caroline Thompson and a stolen Butter Dish
Dec 21, 202100:54:33Tap to summarizeToday Alan talks to his old pal, and incredible director and screenwriter, Caroline Thompson. It gets rather horsey!Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Carla Gugino and a Happy Meal Toy
Dec 14, 202100:41:19Tap to summarizeIngrid Cortez and Fegan Floop back together again! No one tell Gregorio...Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Jennifer Jason Leigh and a little Cardboard Box
Dec 7, 202100:40:00Tap to summarizeAnother Hollywood legend graces Alan's podcast and peruses his shelves. This time it's his old friend, and co-director, Jennifer Jason Leigh.Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Cynthia Rowley and a Polaroid of 5 Chimps
Nov 30, 202100:39:13Tap to summarizeCynthia Rowley is an iconic fashion designer based in New York, she has worked with Alan many times, providing him with so many iconic red carpet looks - and just so happens to be one of his dearest friends too.Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Bojana Novakovic and a Table Read Polaroid
Nov 23, 202100:45:07Tap to summarizeBojana and Alan co-starred in Instinct, and this item of Alan's shelf takes them all the way back to the beginning.Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Iman and a Flight of Garden Stairs
Nov 16, 202100:45:59Tap to summarizeToday we rename the podcast Alan Cumming's Garden as the true legend that is Iman joins Alan to discuss his outdoor renovation.Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Andrew St Clair and a Lamp Shade Picture
Nov 9, 202100:33:45Tap to summarizeAndrew St Clair is one of Alan's oldest friends, and our first return guest on the podcast. Here the two catch up on how they met, their many adventures, and just what Andrew does with his time...Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Matthew Bourne and a Disneyland Snap
Nov 2, 202100:53:37Tap to summarizeSir Matthew Bourne is widely hailed as the UK's most popular and successful choreographer and director. His work includes contemporary dance and dance theatre.From Swan Lake to the Nutcracker, he's had his hand across so many iconic works. He also happens to be Alan's old flatmate...Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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