How To Be 60 with Kaye Adams

This week on How To Be 60, Kaye and Karen are joined by the iconic Dame Arlene Phillips, who proves that age really is just a number. At 81, the legendary choreographer shares her insights on staying vibrant, her passion for dance, and why she surrounds herself with younger people to keep her ideas fresh and contemporary. Arlene opens up about her remarkable career—from creating

This week on How To Be 60, Kaye and Karen sit down with the remarkable Melanie Reid, a journalist whose life took a dramatic turn after a devastating horse-riding accident left her paralyzed. At 67, Melanie opens up about the stark realities of living with a disability, the emotional and physical challenges she faces daily, and how she's learned to find joy and meaning in the littl

This week on How To Be 60, we're joined by the fabulous Anna Ryder Richardson, who’s swapped the world of interior design for the wild side—literally!Anna, who first burst onto our screens with Changing Rooms, spills the tea on her rollercoaster journey through a tough divorce, finding new purpose, and why taking on a zoo might just be her most daring adventure yet. It’s been

This week on "How to Be 60," join us as BBC News anchor Reeta Chakrabarti shares her fascinating journey from the vibrant streets of Birmingham and Calcutta to the bustling newsrooms of the BBC.Born in London and raised across two continents, Reeta delves into how her multicultural upbringing shaped her into the acclaimed journalist she is today. We'll explore her recent endeavors,

This week, "How to Be 60" features the amazing Michelle Collins, famed for her role as Cindy Beale on EastEnders. Michelle shares her experiences of returning to the show, the camaraderie with her co-stars, and the personal challenges she's faced, including the death of her mother, as well as finding love and contentment in her 60s. Tune in for an episode rich with stories, resilie

On this week's How To Be 60, Bobby Davro joins us ahead of his Edinburgh Fringe show "Bobby Davro: Everything is Funny... If You Can Laugh at It". Bobby takes us through the highs and lows of his life, from his heyday on TV to his current run at the Edinburgh Fringe. He talks about the recent loss of his fiancée, a stroke on stage, and and his belief that laughter truly is the bes

This week on the How to Be 60 podcast, Melanie Cantor shares her journey from celebrity agent to celebrated author, discussing the risks and rewards of her career shift at 50. Discover how embracing her passion for writing led to newfound success and fulfillment, and join her as she explores the complexities of 'having it all' as a woman in today's world. Melanie’s latest book, T

This week on How to Be 60, we're thrilled to be joined by Linda Plant, the businesswoman Lord Alan Sugar trusts to grill his apprentices. Dubbed the "Queen of Mean," Linda shares her incredible journey from a market stall in Leeds to building a multimillion-pound fashion empire, as well as her personal take on relationships and the balance of power. Discover why Linda, despite her

In this week’s episode of How to Be 60, we’re joined by the incredible Sally Jones, who shares her poignant and inspiring journey of caring for her husband John following his Alzheimer's diagnosis. Sally opens up about the challenges and emotional nuances of being a caregiver, the adjustments required in her life, and how she finds joy and contentment amidst these changes. From

Join us on this week's How to be 60 as we dive into the world of aesthetic transformation with Cindy Jackson, whose passport says 68, but her appearance tells a different story. Cindy shares her journey through multiple cosmetic procedures, including rhinoplasty, facelifts, and laser resurfacing, to achieve the look she desired. We explore the motivations behind her choices, the so