Natasha Kaplinsky: Working with Dermot was the best job I ever had—I'd do it all again

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Friday, 6 June 2025 - 1 hour 1 minute

Natasha Kaplinsky started her media career in the typing pool, and became one of Britain’s most recognisable broadcasters. In this deeply personal and candid episode, Natasha sits down with Dermot Murnaghan to revisit the defining moments of her career.From her early work with a then-unknown Sacha Baron Cohen to her breakout role on BBC Breakfast, Natasha reveals how she built a career without industry connections—writing daily letters just to get her foot in the door. Natasha opens up about being told exactly when (and if) she could speak on air, why she was so reluctant to join Strictly Come Dancing, and how she managed the spotlight after unintentionally winning it.Plus, a life-threatening accident at sea, the emotional cost of media intrusion during personal struggles, and why she eventually stepped away from prime-time roles to focus on what mattered most.This episode is packed with behind-the-scenes moments, unfiltered insight, and a powerful reminder of the human side of public life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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