The Leisure Society with Gemma Cairney
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The Leisure Society with Gemma Cairney
Gemma Cairney interviews cultural icons, tastemakers, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hobbies, collections and loves beyond what they are known for.
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18 episodes
Kathy Burke
Gemma joins Kathy Burke round at her house to talk about her love of television.
Bonnie Greer at the British Museum
Gemma Cairney joins Bonnie Greer at one of her favourite places, the British Museum.
Zawe Ashton on shopping
Actress Zawe Ashton joins Gemma Cairney to the talk about how she spends her leisure time shopping in retail parks and how these seemingly menial non-...
Damon Albarn
Gemma Cairney joins Damon Albarn for a chat about travel and adventure at his studios.
Kristin Hersh on snakes
Throwing Muses frontwoman Kristin Hersh joins Gemma Cairney at the reptile house.
Sir Paul Smith on cycling
Gemma Cairney is joined by fashion designer Paul Smith to discuss his love of bicycles.
Santigold on interior design
Santigold is the moniker of Philadelphia-born musician and producer Santi White. She released her debut album Santogold in 2008, followed by Master of...
Michael Stipe on photography
Gemma Cairney continues a new series of The Leisure Society, interviewing cultural icons, tastemakers, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hob...
Theresa from Warpaint on science
Gemma Cairney continues a new series of The Leisure Society, interviewing cultural icons, tastemakers, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hob...
Jason from Sleaford Mods on weightlifting
Gemma Cairney begins a new series of The Leisure Society, interviewing cultural icons, tastemakers, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hobbie...
Amazing Grace
In November 2017 Gemma Cairney went for dinner with the iconic singer Grace Jones. Known for her formidable personality, Gemma was nervous of what she...
Laurie Vincent from Slaves
Gemma Cairney continues The Leisure Society, a new series interviewing cultural icons, innovators, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hobbies...
Goldie
The Leisure Society is a series presented by Gemma Cairney, interviewing cultural icons, tastemakers, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hobb...
Tracey Emin
Gemma Cairney continues The Leisure Society, a new series interviewing cultural icons, tastemakers, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hobbie...
Kelley Deal
Gemma Cairney continues The Leisure Society, a new series interviewing cultural icons, tastemakers, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hobbie...
Cosey Fanni Tutti from Throbbing Gristle
Gemma Cairney continues The Leisure Society, a new series interviewing cultural icons, tastemakers, artists and musicians about their pastimes, hobbie...
Welcome to The Leisure Society
Gemma Cairney explores the hidden hobbies and passions of our cultural icons.