Dawn O'Porter drops by for a chat about all things joy - and to tell us about her new book 'Honeybee'

As well as being an author, Dawn is also presenter and absolute fashion icon. She is on a mission to help people choose love and bring joy and laughter to their everyday lives whilst never shying away from a hot topic.

Previous books include bestselling novels The Cows, So Lucky, Cat Lady and her non-fiction title Life in Pieces.

Dawn started out in TV production, quickly landing in front of the camera, making numerous documentaries that included immersive investigations of Polygamy, Size Zero, Childbirth, Free Love, Breast Cancer, and the movie Dirty Dancing. Further TV work included This Old Thing, a prime-time Channel 4 show celebrating the wonders of vintage clothing before Dawn traded the screen to become a full-time writer.

Gaby is desperate for her to do more TV, as you will hear, but Dawn is not chomping at the bit to get back in front of the camera any time soon. She talks about moving back to the UK from living in LA, her charity work, how being reflective in mid life is good - and why we should all find joy in the small things.

They talk about losing their mothers at early ages, Flackstock (which has become a huge success) and why dips are just the best food ever.

You can find out more about Dawn and here book, here!

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Bridgerton star, Sam Philiips, joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy.

They discuss his roles in two of the BIGGEST TV shows in recent years (The Crown and Bridgerton), his love of theatre and what he wants to do next.

Sam talks about the joy that acting brings him event though it can be hard sometimes, and also discusses his writing and why it's such a creative outlet for him.

See Sam and Gaby being a bit silly over on her Instagram

And you can follow Sam @samosphillipos

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Bella Mackie joins Gaby for a natter about all things joy.

They discuss her new novel and why she has been working on it for such a long time. She also reveals how her Dad is very instrumental in the writing process!

There's also a bit of running chat too - and some good mental health advice as well.

You can find out more about Bella's new novel here

And see Gaby and Bella being a bit silly over on her instagram!

(you can also follow Bella too)

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