Episodes 26
Avg. Duration 57m
Activity Dormant
Since Apr 2024
Latest Episode Jul 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
100%
Hosting
feeds.acast.com

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About This Podcast

The Apple and The Tree is a podcast where a parent and their adult child get to ask each other about the parts of their shared history they’ve always wanted to know more about, but never given themselves the time to do so.


These are deep, intimate and revealing conversations that move through love, grief, shame, sexuality, religion, addiction, identity and so much more. ‌ Because these shows were recorded in our guest’s own homes, it’s like you’ve been invited in to sit alongside them and hear exactly how their lives have unfurled.


At the end of each episode, Richard Coles and the guests unpack what’s been shared to discover if the apple really does fall far from the tree. ‌




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Recent Episodes

S3E6 Laura and Anne: I Felt and Looked Like an Alien and I Couldn't Leave the House

Jul 10, 2025 1h 10m

Laura, an alopecia advocate, and her mother Anne, who has severe eczema, discuss their life-altering experiences with visible differences. Recorded in Laura's kitchen, the pair recount Laura's…

S3E5 Hannah and Brett: When I Fell Pregnant Everyone Prepared Me For The Worst

Jul 03, 2025 54m

Welcome to The Apple and the Tree with host, Richard Coles. In Episode Five of this new series, we're in Milton Keynes to meet Hannah and her dad, Brett.In this charged and emotional episode, Hannah…

S3E4 Lisa and Lesley: Dad's Been Gone Longer Than He Was Here

Jun 26, 2025 58m

Welcome to The Apple and the Tree with host, Richard Coles. In Episode Four of this new series, we're in Central London to meet Lisa and her mum, Lesley.Lisa and Lesley’s deeply personal and…

S3E3 Fiona and Steven: I Don’t Want Me Not Being Around To Ruin My Son’s Life

Jun 19, 2025 1h 9m

Welcome to The Apple and the Tree with host, Richard Coles. In Episode Three of this new series, we're in Manchester to meet Fiona and her dad, StevenIn 2017 Fiona - then aged 34 - began experiencing…

S3E2 Rebekah and Pamela: The Post Office Told Me £10000 Was Missing

Jun 12, 2025 56m

Welcome to The Apple and the Tree with host, Richard Coles. In Episode Two of this new series, we're in Liverpool to meet Rebekah and her mum, Pamela.As an ex-Subpostmistress, Pamela faced an armed…

S3E1 Alex & Doreen: If We Do Not Amputate, You Will Die

Jun 05, 2025 1h 9m

Welcome to The Apple and the Tree with host, Richard Coles. In Episode One of this new series, we're in Hampshire to meet Alex and his mum, Doreen.This is a deep and heartfelt conversation where…

S2E8 Simon Rimmer:  I Was Absent For So Much

May 08, 2025 1h 2m

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode Seven of this new series, we're in Manchester to meet celebrity chef, restaurant owner and 2017 Strictly contestant…

S2E6 Gillian McKeith: It's A Privilege To Have A Life

May 01, 2025 55m

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode Six of this new series, we're in Central London to meet nutritionist, author and TV presenter Gillian McKeith and…

S2E5 Tamer Hassan: When You Left, I Was Devastated

Apr 24, 2025 1h 12m

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode Five of this new series, we're in Central London to meet Football Factory, Game of Thrones and Kick-Ass actor Tamer…

S2E4 Hilary Whitehall: You Can't Have It All - It's A Myth

Apr 17, 2025 54m

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode Four of this new series, we're in Central London to meet actress, author, podcaster and photographer, Hilary…

S2E3 Michael Gove: Everything Makes Me Anxious

Apr 10, 2025 55m

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode Three of this new series, we're in Westminster to meet former Conservative Cabinet Member and current Editor of The…

S2E2 Les Ferdinand: You Could Fit In The Palm Of My Hand

Apr 03, 2025 1h 20m

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode Two of this new series, we're in Hertfordshire to meet football coach, pundit and former professional footballer,…

S2E1 Vanessa Feltz: Love Is The One Thing That Isn't Rationed

Mar 27, 2025 57m

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode One of this new series, we're in St John's Wood in North London to meet TV presenter, radio host, author, and…

A Special Episode with Ben and Liz

Feb 27, 2025 50m Bonus

If you’ve been affected by anything you’ve heard on the show, call Marie Curie’s Support Line for free on 0800 090 2309. Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to suicide. You can also…

S1E11 11: A special episode with Livi Deane

Sep 26, 2024 46m Bonus

This episode is sponsored by Cancer Research UK. In this special episode we’re in Horsham in West Sussex to meet Livi Deane and her mum, Sarah. Aged just 12, Livi was diagnosed with a rare…

S1E10 10: Jamie & Jacqui

Jun 14, 2024 57m

In Tunbridge Wells in Kent we meet Jamie and his mum Jacqui. Jamie is an online fitness instructor and global body-building competitor who wanted to talk to Jacqui about his decision to revert to…

S1E9 9: Julie, Leo, & Tom

Jun 07, 2024 1h 1m

In Waltham Abbey in Essex we meet Julie, her son Tomor and his elder sister, Leonora. Julie’s late husband Bill arrived in the UK as a refugee from the former Yugoslavia and was a kind and loving…

S1E8 8: Jasmine & Patricia

May 31, 2024 54m

In Putney, South West London, we meet mum Patricia and her daughter Jasmine, who was adopted from China as a baby. Jasmine has always wanted to ask Patricia, who suffered the loss of her birth…

S1E7 7: Ashley & Denise

May 24, 2024 1h 1m

In Mitcham in South London we meet Ashley and his mum, Denise. Ashley is hugely proud of his mum, a woman who, for years, has worked tirelessly to help her community even through her cancer diagnosis…

S1E6 6: Iman & Shahla

May 17, 2024 1h 1m

In Brighton we meet Iman and her mum, Shahla. Iman wanted to know more about her mum’s childhood and what it was like to move from Pakistan to England as a teenager. The family suffered the loss of…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Apple & The Tree have?

The Apple & The Tree has published 26 episodes since April 2024, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

Is The Apple & The Tree still active?

The Apple & The Tree is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 57m.

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