
Weekend
Every Saturday, the Weekend podcast brings some of the best Guardian writing from the week, read by talented narrators. Listen to celebrity interviews, lifestyle features, and opinions from our most popular columnists including Marina Hyde and John Crace. Weekend is the perfect way to relax.
Latest episodes

Jun 11, 2022 • 50min
Musician Pete Doherty, Marina Hyde, tips on making tough choices
This week, Marina Hyde on what’s next for the Tory party after Hannibal Johnson wins his confidence vote, Hadley Freeman talks to singer Pete Doherty in Normandy, and Joanna Moorhead advises on ways to make life’s hardest decisions.

Jun 4, 2022 • 49min
Singer Avril Lavigne, the Heartstopper generation, tips for summer sleeping
This week, Sarah Manavis interviews the punk-pop singer Avril Lavigne, Michael Segalov reflects on a turning point in generation Z’s queer experience, Yasmina Floyer looks at the potential death of the underwire bra, and Emine Saner brings us tips to a better night’s sleep during the hot summer months.

May 28, 2022 • 60min
Wagatha Christie, John Crace on Partygateo, open relationships
This week, John Crace dissects Boris Johnson’s short-lived humility over Partygate, Hadley Freeman on one of the showbiz trials of the decade, and Tom Rasmussen opens up on the benefits, difficulties and complexities of life in an open relationship.

May 21, 2022 • 42min
Weekend podcast: Kasabian, cost of living and why we love “like”
Marina Hyde on MPs and their cost of living excuses, Niall Doherty interviews Kasabian, Anna Berrill on how timing your meals can benefit your health, and Sam Wolfson on why people love the word “like” so much.

May 14, 2022 • 50min
Jarvis Cocker, Marina Hyde on Starmer’s Beergate, Sofie Hagen on influencing, clash of the Cannes– podcast
In this week’s episode, Marina Hyde on Beergate and Keir Starmer’s gamble, Britpop legend Jarvis Cocker discusses his new memoir, comedian Sofie Hagen on the hard slog to become an influencer, and Xan Brooks dissects the Cannes film festival as it celebrates its 75th birthday,

May 7, 2022 • 41min
Eurovision, Marina Hyde on Roe v Wadde, bad taste and the Met Gala, middle-aged tattoos
In this week’s episode, Marina Hyde on the anger surrounding the Roe v Wade leak, Alexi Duggins on whether this year’s Eurovision song contest will be the most electric ever, Jess Cartner-Morley on whether social media has killed good taste at the Met Gala, and a first-hand experience of getting tattoos later in life.

Apr 30, 2022 • 57min
Arcade Fire, Marina Hyde on Elon’s Twitter Takeover, lessons from therapy, hyperempaths
In this week’s episode, Marina Hyde on the anger surrounding Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, Laura Barton interviews the Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire, Hannah Booth explores the important lessons she has learned from going to therapy for 10 years, and bestselling author Joanna Cannon explains why hyper-empaths should use their emotions for good.

Apr 23, 2022 • 54min
Actor Sienna Miller, Marina Hyde on Boris’ 1000th day, the fall of Abercrombie & Fitch, fast fashion
In this week’s episode, Marina Hyde on Boris Johnson’s 1,000th day as PM, Michelle Kambasha analyses Lena Dunham’s divisive sitcom Girls 10 years on from its debut, actor Sienna Miller discusses her experience with the toxic tabloid press, and Adrian Horton analyses how a US fashion giant paid the price for building an empire on discrimination.

Apr 16, 2022 • 1h
Actor Eddie Marsan, Marina Hyde on Commons’ crims, popstar afterlife, regrets of the dying– podcast
In this week’s episode, Marina Hyde on the expanding number of Commons crims, actor Eddie Marsan reflects on sex-symbol status with Alex Moshakis, author Nick Duerden uncovers the curious afterlife of pop stars, and writer Georgina Scull reflects on how the regrets of the dying can remind us how to truly live.

Apr 9, 2022 • 1h 2min
Author Douglas Stuart, Marina Hyde on MP rule flouting, the end of the small plate, is there hope for soap?
In this week’s episode, Marina Hyde notes how following the rules is something MPs can ignore, Simon Hattenstone interviews author Douglas Stuart, Imogen West-Knights ponders the end of small portions, and Stuart Jeffries questions whether there is hope for the soap.