We’re back in West London with Rory Cellan-Jones and Sophie from Romania! 

In this part of our conversation, we discuss Rory’s Parkinson’s diagnosis, what it’s like to host a podcast with Jeremy Paxman and how he feels about being known for being Sophie’s dad. 

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Rory’s written a brilliant book which follows the real journey of Sophie’s adoption – from her battles with anxiety, to the joys of play and her first time outside – as Rory and his wife Diane work to win Sophie’s trust and navigate Rory’s Parkinson’s disease. It is a moving story of love, kindness and a lot of patience, paying tribute to rescue dogs and their tender community. You can buy your copy here!

You can get your copy of Ruskin Park here

You can listen to Movers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson’s wherever you get your podcasts! 

You can listen to Emily and Ray’s walk with Jeremy Paxman from August 2020 here 

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Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence

Music: Rich Jarman 

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

Photography: Karla Gowlett 

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This week - we’re with one of the nation’s most loved dogs, Sophie from Romania - and her fantastic owner, Rory Cellan-Jones. 

Rory is a journalist and he is best known for being a BBC News technology correspondent. Rory was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in May 2019 and left the BBC after 40 years in 2021. 

Then in December 2022 - Rory and his wife Diane adopted their Romanian rescue dog, Sophie. Rory documented Sophie’s progress settling her new life on social media - and she subsequently grew a huge following, and changed Rory’s life! 

In this part of our chat, we discuss Rory’s early life, growing up with a single mother, reconnecting with his father and the experience of welcoming a nervous rescue dog into his family. 

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You can get your copy of Sophie From Romania here

You can get your copy of Ruskin Park here

You can listen to Movers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson’s wherever you get your podcasts! 

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Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence

Music: Rich Jarman 

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

Photography: Karla Gowlett 

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We’re in Kew for the second part of our walk with the brilliant journalist and presenter of Channel 4 News - Krishnan Guru-Murthy and his Chihuahua, Chubby Chops! 

In this part of our chat - we talk about how it Krishnan’s job makes it necessary for him to be confrontational and how he feels about being liked. He also tells us about his love story with his wife Lisa, and what his kids make of his job.

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See more of Krishnan’s work on Channel 4 News here

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Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence

Music: Rich Jarman 

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

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Join Emily and Raymond in Kew with one of the nation’s most respected news presenters - Krishnan Guru-Murphy. 

Krishnan is a journalist and the lead presenter of Channel 4 News - and we were thrilled to meet him and his chihuahua - Chubby Chops! Chubby is very sweet boy with a very self sufficient and independent spirit… he and Ray didn’t exactly hit it off - but that’s what you get when you put two introvert dogs together! 

We had such a fascinating walk with Krishnan - finding out all about his childhood in a medical family - and how his passion for performing led him away from following in his father’s footsteps to become a doctor. There are so many interesting facets to Krishnan - and we found out that there is a lot more to him than just being the king of news… 

You can watch Ways To Change the World on YouTube here - or you can find it on all podcast platforms.

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See more of Krishnan’s work on Channel 4 News here

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Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence

Music: Rich Jarman 

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

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It’s time for the second part of our walk with bestselling author Jojo Moyes and her Bosnian rescue dog Sisu. 

Jojo tells us about selling 14 million copies of her book Me Before You and the experience of having the book adapted by Hollywood…

We find out Jojo’s attitude to writing about people she knows, her thoughts on forgiveness and how therapy has benefitted her life. 

We also discuss Jojo’s new novel - We All Live Here - which s a warm-hearted, wry and empathetic novel about a woman getting to grips with her estranged family. You can order your copy here!

Read more about Jojo’s work at https://www.jojomoyes.com/

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Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence

Music: Rich Jarman 

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

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This week, we’re on Hampstead Heath with the brilliant bestselling author Jojo Moyes and her gorgeous dog Sisu. 

Sisu is a Bosnian rescue dog who had a very dramatic entrance into Jojo’s life which ended up with a call to the pet detective. It’s clear now that Sisu and Jojo have a very special bond - and Raymond absolutely being a part of Introvert Dogs Club!

Jojo tells us about her childhood rebellions, her extraordinary early jobs and how she coped with toxic workplaces in the 90s. 

Jojo’s new novel We All Live Here is a warm-hearted, wry and empathetic novel about a woman getting to grips with her estranged family. You can order your copy here!

Read more about Jojo’s work at https://www.jojomoyes.com/

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Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence

Music: Rich Jarman 

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

Photography: Karla Gowlett 

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It’s nearly time to take to the stage - so join us as we walk from St James’s Park to the Sondheim Theatre with the brilliant Luke Kempner! 

In this part of our chat, we discuss Luke’s two stints in Les Miserables, being an understudy for Gareth Gates and the experience of being married to a twin. 

Luke will be performing his show, ‘GRITTY POLICE DRAMA: A ONE MAN MUSICAL’, at Phoenix Arts Club on Sunday 16th and Sunday 23rd February – tickets on sale now at www.lukekempner.com

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Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence

Music: Rich Jarman 

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

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Today we’re in London’s Green Park with the impressionist, comedian and actor Luke Kempner! 

We joined Luke just before he took to the stage for a matinee of Les Miserables - where he is playing Monsieur Thenardier… but Luke isn’t the only theatrical member of his family - he tells us all about his showbiz pets and their iconic roles of stage and screen… 

Luke tells us about growing up in a creative household, how he honed his talent for impressions and we also hear from some very special guests… who knew that David Attenborough hangs out in Green Park?! 

Luke will be performing his show, ‘GRITTY POLICE DRAMA: A ONE MAN MUSICAL’, at Phoenix Arts Club on Sunday 16th and Sunday 23rd February – tickets on sale now at www.lukekempner.com

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Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence

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Artwork: Alice Ludlam

Photography: Karla Gowlett 

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Join us back on Hampstead Heath with the fabulous Rebecca Front for the second half of our walk with her lovely Cockapoo Bailey. 

In this part of our chat, we find out about Rebecca’s exciting new podcast - Three People with Rebecca Front - which will be coming out soon. We also discuss what it was like going to meet her son's politics teachers at parents' evening after starring in The Thick Of It and whether she believes in soulmates.

You can listen to Three People with Rebecca Front here - or wherever you get your podcasts!

You can listen to Emily and Raymond's first walk with Rebecca and Bailey here!

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Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence

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Today, we’re on Hampstead Heath with the wonderful and immensely talented actress, writer and comedy genius Rebecca Front!

Rebecca and her very handsome Cockapoo Bailey have previously appeared on this podcast - you can go back and listen to that episode if you haven’t heard it already. 

We were thrilled to take another walk with Rebecca - we talked about the benefits of being vulnerable, bad dog haircuts and her experience of going to therapy as a child.

You can listen to Three People with Rebecca Front here - or wherever you get your podcasts!

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Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence

Music: Rich Jarman 

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

Photography: Karla Gowlett 

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Join Emily and Ray back with Shona McGarty and her lovely chihuahua Cici on the second part of our chilly North London stroll!

Shona tells us all about navigating her first EastEnders storyline - which involved her character Whitney being a victim of grooming. We also found out how Shona spent her EastEnders money as a 16-year-old, what led her to make the decision to leave the show - and what the future might hold for her.

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Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence

Music: Rich Jarman 

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

Photography: Karla Gowlett 

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