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Podcast · 222 episodes

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by Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment · English

Every success story you've ever been told is incomplete. How To Fail with Elizabeth Day is the part they leave out. Each week, Sunday Times #1 bestselling author Elizabeth Day sits down with someone extraordinary - and asks them about the moments that didn’t go according to plan and how these failures shaped them. Kate Winslet on body image. Malala Yousafzai on rewriting her story. Pamela Anderson on refuting shame. Phoebe Waller-Bridge on creativity. Salman Rushdie on survival. Emilia Clarke on fame. What happens when the people you most admire stop performing and start telling the truth? Five hundred episodes in, we're still finding out. With sold-out nights at the London Palladium and Sydney Opera House, millions of listeners worldwide, and a British Podcast Award to its name, How To Fail is one of the UK's most successful podcasts. And yes, we're aware of the irony. Pick an episode. Start anywhere. An Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment production. All guest booking is managed from an official Sony Music email address. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow @sonypodcastsTo bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com

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ON FINDING HOPE IN ADVERSITY… With Sir Chris Hoy and Michael Rosen In this episode, Elizabeth Day revisits two poignant conversations with Sir Chris Hoy and Michael Rosen, focusing on themes of hope, resilience, and love amidst profound adversity.2 Feb 2026 · 20 min · 6 chapters
Golda Rosheuvel - ‘I don’t see my dyslexia as a failure anymore’ ‘I don’t see my dyslexia as a failure anymore’28 Jan 2026 · 53 min · 22 chapters
ON THE IMPACT OF EARLY FAME… With Shania Twain and Charlotte Church This episode dives into the realities of achieving fame at a young age, featuring discussions with Shania Twain and Charlotte Church.26 Jan 2026 · 31 min · 15 chapters
Martin Freeman - ‘We should be saying no to our kids’ *How To Fail with Elizabeth Day* is a podcast that discusses failures in life and the valuable lessons that can be learned from them.21 Jan 2026 · 54 min · 22 chapters
ON PANIC ATTACKS… With Jamie Laing and Fearne Cotton How To Fail with Elizabeth Day19 Jan 2026 · 17 min · 6 chapters
Marisa Abela - ‘You never expect to be told you have cancer at 23’ Marisa Abela - ‘You never expect to be told you have cancer at 23’14 Jan 2026 · 53 min · 14 chapters
On Failed Meditation The episode “On Failed Meditation” argues that meditation isn’t about perfect success; “failure” (your mind wandering) is the practice itself.12 Jan 2026 · 15 min · 7 chapters
Margaret Cho - They Told Me I Was Too Fat To Play MyselfIn this episode of "How To Fail," host Elizabeth Day interviews comedian, actor, and activist Margaret Cho.7 Jan 2026 · 55 min · 25 chapters
ON MONEY WORRIES… With Fern Brady and Simon Cowell "How To Fail with Elizabeth Day" explores the lessons learned from failures. Each episode features a guest discussing three personal failures and the growth derived from these experiences.5 Jan 2026 · 15 min · 4 chapters
Failure Throwback: Bear Grylls How To Fail With Elizabeth Day31 Dec 2025 · 58 min · 28 chapters
Sophie Willan - From Foster Care to Alma’s Not Normal Sophie Willan discusses her life after growing up in the care system, how that shaped her comedy and writing, and why she’s tired of trauma being the only material.24 Dec 2025 · 48 min · 22 chapters
S6, Ep2 How to Fail: Alain De BottonHow To Fail with Elizabeth Day18 Dec 2025 · 55 min
S4, Ep4 How to Fail: Mo GawdatIn this episode, Elizabeth Day hosts Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer of Google X, who discusses his journey towards happiness and the impact of his son's tragic death.18 Dec 2025 · 1 h 1 min
Bella Freud - Learning To Trust HerselfIn this episode, fashion designer and creative Bella Freud discusses her journey of self-discovery, the lessons learned from failures, her relationship with her family legacy, and how she…17 Dec 2025 · 53 min
ON FRIENDSHIP… With Dawn French and Vogue Williams Dawn French and Vogue Williams15 Dec 2025 · 24 min
Alex Hassell - Rivals, Rejection and Taking Acid at Alton Towers Alex Hassell - Rivals, Rejection and Taking Acid at Alton Towers10 Dec 2025 · 46 min
ON PERSPECTIVE… With Adeel Akhtar and Pat Cummins In this episode, Elizabeth Day explores the theme of perspective with guests Adeel Akhtar, an actor, and Pat Cummins, a renowned cricketer.8 Dec 2025 · 12 min
Mo Gawdat - The 3 BIGGEST Mistakes We Make In Finding LoveHow To Fail With Elizabeth Day3 Dec 2025 · 1 h 2 min
ON IVF… With Jessel Taank and Paloma Faith In this insightful episode of *How To Fail With Elizabeth Day*, guests Jessel Taank, a star from *The Real Housewives of New York*, and singer Paloma Faith share their candid experiences with In…1 Dec 2025 · 36 min
Ruth Wilson - Be Challenged By What Disgusts You Ruth Wilson - Be Challenged By What Disgusts You26 Nov 2025 · 44 min
ON REJECTION… With Mel B and Nicole Scherzinger Celebrating failures and learning from them24 Nov 2025 · 19 min
Michelle Yeoh - On typecasting, fertility and THAT Oscars speech In this episode of "How To Fail," host Elizabeth Day interviews the legendary actress Michelle Yeoh, known for her remarkable range in film, including iconic roles in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden…19 Nov 2025 · 53 min
ON PARENTING…with Andy Cohen and Caitlin MoranHow To Fail With Elizabeth Day17 Nov 2025 · 14 min
Kelly Brook -  I’m In My Don’t Give A Damn Era! "How To Fail with Elizabeth Day" is a podcast that dives into the concept of failure as a means to personal growth.12 Nov 2025 · 53 min