It's My Party!

It's My Party!

Author: Comic Relief Language: English Episodes: 13
Comedian Catherine Bohart hosts It's My Party!, a podcast from Comic Relief that turns the often stressful idea of event planning into a hilarious and revealing conversation. Each episode is a collaborative brainstorming session where a celebrity guest works with Catherine to architect their absolute ideal celebration, digging into every possible detail. The conversation naturally flows from grand visions of venue-comparing iconic arenas with beloved local pubs-down to the crucial specifics of menu, music, and mandatory attire. These discussions are less about practical logistics and more a window into personal taste, nostalgia, and comedic fantasy, revealing what someone truly values when given carte blanche. Listeners get to be a fly on the wall for these freewheeling and funny negotiations, hearing the genuine debate over cocktail choices, playlist deep cuts, and whether the evening should culminate in a structured dance or chaotic sing-along. The joy of the podcast lies in the playful clash of ideas, the absurd hypotheticals, and Catherine’s comedic guidance through the imaginary minefield of perfect party planning. It’s a celebration of personality and a lighthearted exploration of culture and society through the lens of a party we’d all love to attend.
Episodes
Vicky Pattison & Angela Scanlon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:06
Catherine rounds off the series by planning a joint party for TV and radio personalities Vicky Pattison (I'm A Celeb, Loose Women and Geordie Shore) and Angela Scanlon (Your Home Made Perfect, Strictly Come Dancing and V…
Jameela Jamil [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:09
Catherine plans a wholesome pyjama party (inspired by a VERY famous celebrity) for actor, writer and activist Jameela Jamil, star of Netflix’s The Good Place, Disney+’s She-Hulk and her new podcast Wrong Turns. Jameela r…
Sindhu Vee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:41
Catherine arranges a party for stand-up comedian and actor Sindhu Vee (Have I Got News For You, Would I Lie To You?, QI, Matilda The Movie, Picture This). Sindhu mixes business and pleasure by bringing some executive cla…
Martin Kemp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:19
Catherine plans a knees-up for Martin Kemp, bassist for Spandau Ballet, Steve Owen in Eastenders and father of Roman. Unsurprisingly, Martin brings a healthy dose of rock and roll to his party, booking one of the biggest…
Fatiha El-Ghorri [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:52
Catherine comes up with the perfect party for comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri as seen on the Jonathan Ross Show, The Russell Howard Hour and David Mitchell's Outsiders, in the run-up to her Taskmaster appearance. Fatiha leans…
Maisie Adam [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:46
Catherine plays party planner for comedian Maisie Adam, best known for Live At The Apollo, A League Of Their Own and Have I Got News For You. Maisie requests her party is an ‘early’ retirement do, because she’ll be too t…
Kiell Smith-Bynoe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:35
Catherine sorts a party for comedian and actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Ghosts, Stath Lets Flats, Man Like Mobeen, Horrible Histories, The Great British Sewing Bee). Kiell explains why he’s inviting a random man from the pub t…
Kiri Pritchard-McLean [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:37
Catherine creates party perfection with multi-award winning comedian, satirist and writer Kiri Pritchard-McLean, best known for Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and All Killa N…
Nick Mohammed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:47
Catherine organises the perfect Christmas party for twice-Emmy nominated actor and comedian Nick Mohammed, best known for Ted Lasso, his comedy character Mr Swallow, and Sky's Intelligence. Nick spills the tea about life…
Gabrielle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:34
Catherine plans the perfect party with the BRIT award-winning singer-songwriter, Gabrielle. Catherine and Gabrielle discuss why the party has to take place in an arena, settle on an eyepatch dresscode (of course), and ch…