Beloved Bolton broadcaster Sara Cox discusses her career in broadcasting, including her time at Radio 1 and Radio 2. They talk about her transition to television and her successful memoir and novel. They also reflect on their partying days in the 90s and discuss the impact of choices. The conversation includes stories of their chance meetings with their partners and their future plans and ambitions, including a dream of owning a farm.
Embracing change in life creates markers and keeps our brains active.
Sarah Cox reflects on her career journey, including her work in television and writing.
Deep dives
Sarah Cox's Career and Personal Journey
Sarah Cox, beloved UK broadcaster, shares her career journey, from modeling to television hosting to her current role as drive-time host on BBC Radio 2. She talks about her experiences on shows like The Girly Show and The Big Breakfast, and the challenges she faced being perceived as a "gob on a stick." She also discusses her transition to writing, with her memoir "Till the Cows Come Home" and her novel "Throne." Additionally, she shares her ambitions for the future, including a dream of returning to a farm and combining work with a farm lifestyle.
The Importance of Embracing Change
Sarah Cox reflects on the significance of embracing change in life. She mentions a podcast episode she listened to, discussing how time appears to pass faster as we get older because we have fewer new experiences. Cox emphasizes the importance of change as a way to create markers in our lives and keep our brains active. She personally takes on new challenges, such as learning new languages, and discusses how change can be difficult but ultimately rewarding.
Meeting Her Husband and the Impact on her Life
Cox shares the story of how she met her husband, Ben, at a party and instantly felt a connection. She mentions how he made her feel protected and looked after, which was a welcome change after a wild time in her life. She fondly remembers their early days together and expresses gratitude for the positive influence he has had on her life.
Sarah Cox's Work Ethic and Future Plans
Cox discusses her work ethic and ambition, dispelling the notion that she fell into her successful career by accident. She expresses a desire to continue working in both radio and writing, and mentions her dream of eventually living on a farm. Cox reflects on her love for animals and the simple joy of being in a relaxed, rural environment, suggesting that she plans to merge her work and personal life in the future.
Our guest this week is the beloved Bolton broadcaster Sara Cox!
Currently BBC Radio 2's drive time host , Sara started out as a model before turning to TV. In the 90s she was on Channel 4 presenting the Girlie Show. She went on to work on Channel 5, presented MTV Hot and became a regular on the hugely popular programme The Big Breakfast.
Sara was in her early twenties, incredibly beautiful, effortless funny and deliciously northern. An irresistible booking for Radio 1, who put her in charge of the Radio 1 breakfast show, following on from Chris Evans and Zoe Ball.
Radio 1 is where Annie and Sara met and became friends.
Since then, Sara started at Radio 2 and continued working in television including hosting the Great Pottery Throwdown and her own book show called Between the Covers on BBC 2. She is also the author of a best selling memoir and novel and is currently writing her second novel.
Sara came round to Annie’s house after her show armed with a miniature bottle of red wine and ready to talk all things Change…
You can get copies of Sara’s best selling memoir Till The Cows Come Home and novel Throne here.