Lesley Sharp is one of Britain’s most respected and versatile actors.

With a career spanning four decades across film, television and theatre – from her BAFTA nominated roles in The Fully Monty and Bob & Rose, to Olivier Award nominated roles in A Family Affair and Uncle Vanya – Lesley is truly one of the UK’s most impressive exports.

Lesley tackles complex, groundbreaking stories with fearlessness. Her work consistently challenges stereotypes and pushes boundaries, making her a true icon of British screen and stage.

She currently stars in the film Pillion as Peggy – a mother navigating her son’s entry into a BDSM relationship – playing opposite Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgard. She’s also reprising her role in the second series of the acclaimed Red Eye.

On this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and Lesley discuss the complexity of BDSM relationships (reflecting on Lesley’s role in Pillion) and why playing a morally upstanding character in Red Eye feels important in today's climate of political dishonesty.

Lesley also shares the impact of adoption on her identity, why understanding human behaviour is central to her craft and her healing and how therapy at 25 became transformative. She also reflects on the unexpected global success of The Full Monty, the toxic culture of celebrity shaming in the 2000s, and why she never reads reviews of live theatre.

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Divorce are one of the most exciting bands to emerge from the UK’s indie music scene in years – led by their raw emotional honesty, they have gone from small Nottingham venues to gaining critical acclaim.

As their lead singer, Tiger has carved out a unique space in the music industry, fearlessly centring their experiences as a queer and gender non-binary artist in their work.

On this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and Tiger dive into the realities of being a touring musician — from the unglamorous service station meals and technical mishaps to the pure magic of festival crowds – and the importance of grassroots venues.

Tiger also opens up about coming out as non-binary, finding their queer community in Glasgow and how being in a relationship with their trans partner has affirmed their own gender identity in profound ways.

The conversation also explores the exhausting content game of social media, reclaiming the romance of being an artist and why authenticity always wins over virality.

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You could say that almost everything has changed for Danielle St. James since she was last on The Pieces in February 2025.

A force of nature in the LGBTQ+ community, Dani is the Founder & CEO of Not A Phase (one of the UK's leading trans-led charities) and has spent the past 5 years fighting tirelessly for trans joy, visibility, and rights. She was named one of Glamour's Women of the Year in 2025.

On this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and Dani cover everything that has happened in the past year: the near collapse of Not A Phase, the backlash against her Woman of the Year award and the ending of her marriage.

Bimini and Dani discuss the impact of corporate backlash since Trump became US President, the incredible community response to unthinkable challenge, the toll of public visibility and Dani's personal journey of rebuilding her self-esteem.

Plus, Dani shares an unforgettable bathroom encounter with Joanna Lumley that perfectly captures her philosophy: the darkest days come before the dawn.

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