Dame Elaine Paige on the price of fame, surviving cancer and her love affair with musical theatre

NEW SERIES: Award-winning presenter and Countdown lexicographer Susie Dent discovers life lessons from living legends.  Dame Elaine Paige is the undisputed First Lady of Musical Theatre. Catapulted to international stardom as Eva Perón in Evita, she has since graced the West End and Broadway with unforgettable performances in Cats, Chess, Anything Goes and Sunset Boulevard. Beyond the stage, Elaine has released more than 20 albums, with another on the way, and for the past 22 years has been the trusted voice behind her much-loved BBC Radio 2 show. On this episode of Experience is Everything, Elaine joins Susie Dent to reflect on the moments that shaped her remarkable career: the time she came within touching distance of walking away from musical theatre, returning to the stage after breast surgery, and the promise she made to King Charles. Saga River Cruises – experience all-inclusive river cruising with all the details taken care of. Search “Saga River Cruises.” T&Cs apply. ATOL protected. www.saga.co.uk/rivers Find Experience is Everything every two weeks on your favourite podcast platform.  YouTube: ⁠⁠@EIEpod⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠Experience is Everything ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠Eiepod⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠Eiepod⁠⁠ Experience is Everything is a Podmasters production for Saga. ⁠⁠saga.co.uk⁠⁠ ⁠⁠podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices