Gemma Hunt on why she pretended to like coffee in front of Nicky Gumbel...
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TV presenter and Big Church Festival host Gemma Hunt joins Max & Lydia to reflect on her career and navigating seasons of change as a Christian. She shares her favourite childhood TV shows, the ups and downs of working in telly, and how she’s handled things when the jobs slowed down. Plus, the story of why she pretend to enjoy coffee in front of Nick Gumbel.
Released on 30 Apr 2026
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