Kicking Back with The Cardiffians

Jul 04 2024 15 ep. 43

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Kicking Back With The Cardiffians is an authentic and heart-warming series hosted by Welsh singing legend Charlotte Church. Charlotte explores her own working-class childhood rooted in Cardiff by passing the mic around her family tree and inviting some of her chosen fam over for a catch up. Together, they discuss life lessons learned and moments that are still being processed. Topics span from the secrets to sustaining a long, loving marriage, to how to rebuild yourself in the face of adversity. Expect mindful moments, laughter, and a few tales of teens sneaking into clubs, as Charlotte captures the root and branch stories of her family.

Come and cwtch with Charlotte as we learn to embrace the sanctuary that family can offer and to celebrate our roots so that we, too, can Kick Back with The Cardiffians.

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1. There Now In A Minute

Apr 04 2024 35 mins

James Church, Charlotte’s dad, has been in her life since she was three. Seven years ago, James was diagnosed with AL amyloidosis. They talk about his difficult upbringing in Cardiff, living with a terminal illness, and his profound take on what it means to lead a good life. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the

2. Cwtch

Apr 04 2024 34 mins

After meeting in Cardiff as teenagers, Kyla Scott and Charlotte Church have become each other’s chosen family. Here, they share their stories of sneaking into clubs together, dodging the paparazzi in Ibiza and becoming mums in their early 20s. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds of family.A BB

3. I Enveloped You

Apr 11 2024 40 mins

Maria Church is Charlotte’s mum, the matriarch of the family and the owner of a dog hotel. She shares her remarkable story of growing up in Cardiff and overcoming incredible hardship to raise Charlotte. This episode contains descriptions of abuse. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds of family.

4. Meet You Down Chippy Lane

Apr 18 2024 39 mins

Charlotte’s Great Auntie Frances and Auntie Alison are famous in the family for their parties. Growing up, Charlotte used to go round their house every day before and after school. In a nostalgic visit, Charlotte pops round for a ham cob and to talk armpit hair, Elvis impersonators and discovering the calm in life. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about b

5. What It Is See

Apr 25 2024 31 mins

Sara Huws is one of Charlotte’s newest friends. They meet up to talk about Sara’s love of Welsh history, her experience of moving to Cardiff and powerlifting. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds of family. A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Sounds. Producer: Lynsey Martenstyn Executive

6. The Robin Hood

May 02 2024 33 mins

Some of Charlotte’s favourite memories take place in the Robin Hood pub. Dancing to the jukebox, the weekly quiz, meeting her husband Jonny there. Outside of opening hours, Charlotte meets its landlord Paul Careless to discuss its special place in the community. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable b

7. Snakebite Through A Straw

May 09 2024 39 mins

Charlotte’s Auntie Caroline is an all-round entertainer. Growing up, Charlotte would tag along to her gigs in pubs and clubs around Cardiff whenever she was allowed. Charlotte calls Caroline her biggest musical inspiration. Over a cup of tea, they talk about growing up with Maria Church, near death experiences and being drunk at midnight mass. Charlotte Church hosts a series of i

8. Barrybados

May 16 2024 37 mins

Charlotte’s close friend, Hannah Fitt, lives by the seaside in Barry Island, just outside of Cardiff. Hannah shares her story of finding resilience in the face of enormous personal tragedy. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds of family. A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Sounds. Producer:

9. The Magician

May 23 2024 38 mins

After learning tricks from Dynamo as a teenager, Charlotte’s cousin Elliot became a professional magician. Now he works with Charlotte, but along with the way he has dealt with some difficult times. He shares his story of overcoming debilitating anxiety. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds of

10. Don't Talk About The Knees

May 30 2024 28 mins

Charlotte’s 86-year-old Bampy, Gary Cooper, is a true Cardiffian and he has seen it all. Over a cuppa, he shares his memories of being a child in World War Two, watching The Beatles perform and his story of falling in love with Charlotte’s Nanna Maureen. Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds o