Let's get this "Show On The Road"

In this final episode of series two, author, podcaster, and actor Giovanna Fletcher takes us on a tour of her old haunts in Essex. As well as her life as a performer, Giovanna opens up about her journey through various jobs, sharing stories she’s never revealed before. Our journey begins and ends in the small town of Ingatestone, winding through Chelmsford and Hylands Park, taking in places of huge significance including the local community centre, her old family home and school. Passing the local Catholic church, she reflects on her Italian heritage, and as we head toward Chelmsford, Giovanna candidly recounts her experiences with bullying and her transformative years at the Sylvia Young Theatre School; a place which later in life included an unforgettable marriage proposal experience. In Chelmsford, Giovanna tells amazing story about her favourite nightclub from her youth. We visit a place where McFly have performed, we discover the pros and cons to co-authoring with your husband and how writing books led to becoming a passionate podcaster. You can watch Giovanna’s drive by heading to Auto Trader’s dedicated Show on the Road YouTube channel YouTube channel.  Follow Auto Trader here: Instagram TikTokFacebook X  At Auto Trader, there’s thousands of vehicles to browse, with expert reviews and videos to help you pick, and options to buy new, used or lease, so you can choose the way to buy that’s best for you. Visit: www.autotrader.co.uk This series is a Fresh Air Production for Auto Trader.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re in the Midlands for this episode with journalist, disability activist and raconteur extraordinaire Lucy Edwards plus her guide dog Miss Molly for a tour around Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham. Lucy takes us to her childhood home, sharing the story of losing her sight and how she and her family have adapted both their space and their lives to foster her independence. We also visit her old running track, where Lucy opens up about how running made her feel 'beautiful' and helped her navigate mental health challenges. Next, we stop by Highbury Theatre, where Lucy fondly recalls meeting her soulmate and now-husband, Oli and shares memories of their unique and unforgettable wedding. As we drive into Birmingham, Lucy reveals the everyday challenges she faces and her thoughts on raising awareness of visual impairments and the language around it. You can watch Lucy’s drive and see gorgeous Miss Molly by heading to Auto Trader’s dedicated Show on the Road YouTube channel YouTube channel.  Special thanks to the RNIB for their additional advice during the production of this episode.  Follow Auto Trader here: Instagram TikTok Facebook X At Auto Trader, there’s thousands of vehicles to browse, with expert reviews and videos to help you pick, and options to buy new, used or lease, so you can choose the way to buy that’s best for you. Visit: www.autotrader.co.uk This series is a Fresh Air Production for Auto Trader.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Alex George literally shows us his humble village routes around gorgeous Carmarthenshire in southern Wales and how his rural lifestyle and love of sport shaped him into the successful influencer he is today. Dr Alex explains how he harnessed the fame found on Love Island to become a mental health champion and the UK’s first Youth Mental Health Ambassador. Travelling around in a Land Rover Defender 90, Dr Alex takes us from the town of Carmarthen to several places including the remote setting of his old family home and former schools, one of which is now derelict and abandoned. Being diagnosed with ADHD just a few years ago, the rivers, valleys and locations evoke vivid memories and stories which leave Dr Alex wondering how different life would have been if he had been diagnosed with ADHD earlier.  He also opens up about the loss of his brother and how he’s using his experiences to benefit others. Ending at the local hospital - another significant and inspiring place for him - Dr Alex also shares with us his key ingredients to living a happy life. You can watch Alex’s drive by heading to Auto Trader’s dedicated Show on the Road YouTube channel YouTube channel.  Follow Auto Trader here: Instagram TikTokFacebook X  At Auto Trader, there’s thousands of vehicles to browse, with expert reviews and videos to help you pick, and options to buy new, used or lease, so you can choose the way to buy that’s best for you. Visit: www.autotrader.co.uk This series is a Fresh Air Production for Auto Trader.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show on the Road gets an exclusive look into the life of the man behind the magnesium, as Big Manny takes us for a tour of his manor around Barking and Dagenham. Big Manny and his vast knowledge of science combined with that verbal swagger is inspiring the next generation of scientists like nothing else. But as we hear in this episode, things could have been very different, after his first videos had to be pulled off the web and we uncover his other passion in life, music. Cruising around in a BMW X6 M60i, Big Manny takes us to his family home, his old school where he developed that love of science and where he used to work as a lab technician before going viral. We also go and see some science in action as well and get him to explain what’s going on and its impact on the environment. You can watch Big Manny’s drive by heading to Auto Trader’s dedicated Show on the Road YouTube channel. Follow Auto Trader here: Instagram TikTokFacebook X  At Auto Trader, there’s thousands of vehicles to browse, with expert reviews and videos to help you pick, and options to buy new, used or lease, so you can choose the way to buy that’s best for you. Visit: www.autotrader.co.uk This series is a Fresh Air Production for Auto Trader.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olly Murs brings bundles of fun and energy to this episode as he reflects on his upbringing in Witham, Essex, sharing how the area significantly shaped his life. The X Factor star speaks fondly of the town he grew up in and nearby Braintree where he spent much of his teenage years. Driving in style in a Bentley Continental GT, we start the journey with Olly at Witham Town Football Club, where he bumps into someone who played a huge part in his early life. He takes us to his childhood home, reminiscing about long days spent playing sport outdoors. He reveals why a trip to Australia became the turning point that led to his X Factor audition, and he talks openly about his experience of panic attacks. And of course, there’s some singing and lots of laughter! You can watch Olly’s drive by heading to Auto Trader’s dedicated Show on the Road YouTube channel.  Follow Auto Trader here: Instagram TikTokFacebook X At Auto Trader, there’s thousands of vehicles to browse, with expert reviews and videosto help you pick, and options to buy new, used or lease, so you can choose the way tobuy that’s best for you. Visit:www.autotrader.co.ukThis series is a Fresh Air Production for Auto TraderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TV personality Zara McDermott goes on a nostalgic tour of Romford and Upminster. Her journey begins at the Atik nightclub (formerly Fiction) in Romford, where she reminisces about her early clubbing days. She then visits her childhood home in Upminster, and takes a trip to her secondary school, where she opens up about her experiences with bullying and being a victim of revenge porn. She also discusses her passion for education. Along the way, Zara shares behind-the-scenes stories from her time in the Love Island villa. Find out why Alex Legouix is driving Zara in a Hyundai i10. You can watch Zara’s drive by heading to Auto Trader’s dedicated Show on the Road YouTube channel. Follow Auto Trader here: Instagram TikTok Facebook X At Auto Trader, there’s thousands of vehicles to browse, with expert reviews and videos to help you pick, and options to buy new, used or lease, so you can choose the way to buy that’s best for you. Visit: www.autotrader.co.uk This series is a Fresh Air Production for Auto Trader.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Racing driver Billy Monger enjoys the passenger seat for once, as he journeys with Alex Legouix through Sussex and Surrey in a Toyota C-HR GR Sport. Billy shows us the places which shaped him, reveals whether he will return to racing and shares how he is striving to change motorsport.  The trip starts in Charlwood, the village where he grew up. We visit the hospital where he underwent rehabilitation after a horrific racing accident which led to the amputation of both lower legs. We stop at his nearest karting track in Crawley where he enjoyed beating friends on the track, we learn about training for a gruelling Ironman event, and we find out what Celebrity Race Across the World is really like.   You can watch Billy’s drive by heading to Auto Trader’s dedicated Show on the Road YouTube channel. Follow Auto Trader here: Instagram TikTok Facebook X At Auto Trader, there’s thousands of vehicles to browse, with expert reviews and videos to help you pick, and options to buy new, used or lease, so you can choose the way to buy that’s best for you. Visit: www.autotrader.co.uk This series is a Fresh Air Production for Auto Trader.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a first for Show on the Road as we take a married couple out for a drive. Heavily pregnant Caitlin Sheil and Leah Joseph join us for a ride in a VW Camper van around Ilford and Chigwell, to the east of London. They reveal how their TikTok careers blossomed and its impact on their lives. They also talk openly about parenting, their experiences of prejudice as a same sex couple and how society can move forward with diversity and inclusion. Their journey begins at King George hospital in Ilford where Leah was born, we visit her family home where the couple spent the early stages of their relationship, then onto Greggs in Epping Forest Shopping Park where Leah worked before pursuing an influencer career and we finish the journey in Loughton at the restaurant where they celebrated their first round of IVF.  You can watch Caitlin and Leah’s drive by heading to Auto Trader’s dedicated Show on the Road YouTube channel.  Follow Auto Trader here: Instagram TikTokFacebook X  At Auto Trader, there’s thousands of vehicles to browse, with expert reviews and videos to help you pick, and options to buy new, used or lease, so you can choose the way to buy that’s best for you. Visit: www.autotrader.co.uk This series is a Fresh Air Production for Auto Trader.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broadcaster Roman Kemp kicks off series two with a tour around Hertfordshire.  Roman hitches a ride with us from Elstree studios as he shares some behind the scenes Eastenders stories, discusses his passion for football at Arsenal’s training ground and we drive past the spot where Roman’s sure he saw a UFO. Also, find out why Roman is being driven around by Alex Legouix in a Vauxhall Corsa. He also talks openly about suicide and grief; listener discretion is advised. You can watch Roman’s drive by heading to Auto Trader’s dedicated Show on the Road YouTube channel here.  Follow Auto Trader here: Instagram TikTokFacebook X  At Auto Trader, there’s thousands of vehicles to browse, with expert reviews and videos to help you pick, and options to buy new, used or lease, so you can choose the way to buy that’s best for you. Visit: www.autotrader.co.uk This series is a Fresh Air Production for Auto Trader.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series 2 is launching on July 3rd and we can’t wait for you to meet our new passengers. Our first guest will be broadcaster Roman Kemp. Make sure you’re following us, so you don’t miss his or any future episodes. Also, this year you will be able to watch every episode in full here.  Here’s a taster of what’s coming up… The series is a Fresh Air Production for Auto Trader.   Follow Auto Trader here: Instagram Facebook X TIKTOKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.