# Richard Bacon is in the Trenches

An episode of [Tales from the Celebrity Trenches](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1889551839), 24 Jul 2026, 58 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/69cbd3c503f0e158305c2010/e/6a4cb9af5bc2f8d54a8aaf70/media.mp3

This week Richard Bacon joins Jamie for a brilliantly nostalgic trip through the celebrity trenches, reflecting on the highs, the lows and complete madness of British television. Richard opens up about the infamous Blue Peter scandal that changed his life forever, why getting fired led to The Big Breakfast and how he accidentally found himself banned from Parliament for life after turning up with a six-foot rabbit. There's also stories from the wild days of Live TV, getting banned from his local McDonald's, Glastonbury disasters, '90s nostalgia, and why television used to feel like the most magical place on Earth. Along the way they discuss addiction, sobriety and the bizarre moments that only seem to happen in live broadcasting. It's honest, nostalgic and packed with behind the scenes stories from one of British television's most fascinating careers. Welcome to the Celebrity Trenches! Tales from the Celebrity Trenches is brought to you by Sky Vegas. Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to hello@celebritytrenches.com or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB. Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches A Seriously Popular production. Hosts: Jamie East, Alice Brine Producers: Jamie East, Tippi Willard Assistant Producer: Fabio Fitzpatrick. Researchers: Chris Lockery Booker: Hannah Wetton Artwork: Daniel McGarry Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer Social Media: Jack Webb Youtube Manager: Sam Owen Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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