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Tidying expert Dilly Carter chats to a celebrity guest and unboxes three revealing mystery objects from their home that reveal what is really important to them. Dilly asks whether they are going to keep, donate or recycle the items and, along the way, we learn how to organise and sort our own lives.Sort Your Life Out Unpacked is an Optomen production for BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
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- 3 days ago28 min
Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Disco, Dolls and the Dancefloor
Dilly Carter is joined by Kitchen Disco diva and interior maximalist, Sophie Ellis-Bextor. She opens up about finding joy amongst chaos – her home is unashamedly filled with trinkets, curated clutter and she even encourages her children to draw on the wall.Sophie brings in three items from home for Dilly to unpack. They find out why Sophie identifies with a Blythe doll, delve into a baby photo which was so much more than just a picture and discover the slogan from Sophie’s band in the 1990s that means something very different to her today.From a singing career that started when she was 16 to a new-found Gen Z fanbase thanks to Saltburn, and five children along the way, Sophie reflects on how she’s learnt to embrace life’s chaotic journey without sacrificing her values.Dilly is impressed by Sophie’s second-hand-buying ways, but can Dilly convince Sophie to delete any of those resale apps off her phone?Sort Your Life Out Unpacked is hosted by tidying expert Dilly Carter. In each episode, Dilly chats to a celebrity guest and unboxes three mystery objects from their home that reveal what is really important to them. At the end, Dilly asks her guest whether they are going to keep, donate or recycle any of the items and, along the way, we learn how to organise and sort our own lives out.Presented by Dilly Carter Editing: Sebastien Rabas Production Manager: Becca Chiplen Production Co-ordinator: Bernelyse Ekomisa Assistant Producer: Emily D'Souza Executive Producer for Optomen: Charlotte Brookes Assistant Commissioner: Chris Bartlett Commissioning Editors: Rhian Roberts and Beejal-Maya Patel Produced by Holly Newson Hair & Make Up: Sarah Burrows Art Director: River Gibbs Production Runner: Molly MorganAn Optomen production for iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
- 1 weeks ago25 min
Stacey Solomon: Teeth and Joe's Pickle
Dilly Carter is joined by another member of the Sort Your Life Out gang – Stacey Solomon! Stacey opens up about life at Pickle Cottage and how she stays on top of the chaos with five kids, plus chickens, ducks, dogs… and Joe Swash.Stacey brings three items from home for Dilly to unpack – something Dilly can’t believe she’s kept from each of her children, a surprising hidden talent that no one saw coming and a cheeky nod to her and Joe’s celebrity doppelgängers… Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom.Dilly and Stacey may know each other well, but what will Dilly find out? And what does Stacey spill about the Queen of Organisation? Stacey is known for her decluttering magic – but how does she keep things under control when she insists on holding onto everything her fans send her?Sort Your Life Out Unpacked is hosted by tidying expert Dilly Carter. In each episode, Dilly chats to a celebrity guest and unboxes three mystery objects from their home that reveal what is really important to them. At the end, Dilly asks her guest whether they are going to keep, donate or recycle any of the items and, along the way, we learn how to organise and sort our own lives out.Presented by Dilly Carter Editing: Daniel King Line Producer: Philippa Pettett Production Co-ordinator: Bernelyse Ekomisa Assistant Producer: Emily D'Souza Executive Producer for Optomen: Charlotte Brookes Assistant Commissioner: Chris Bartlett Commissioning Editors: Rhian Roberts and Beejal-Maya Patel Produced by Holly Newson Hair & Make Up: Sarah Burrows Art Director: River Gibbs Production Runner: Molly MorganAn Optomen production for iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
- 2 weeks ago26 min
Lorraine Kelly: The Egg Cup
Dilly Carter is joined by joined by broadcasting legend Lorraine Kelly.Lorraine brings three special items for Dilly to unpack – each revealing a story from her life, from the teacup that marks the very start of her career to memories of her love of travel.She also shares the joys of being a proud grandmum and reveals an unexpected passion: she’s a huge Star Trek fan. Along the way, the pair chat about Lorraine’s fridge covered in travel magnets – much to Dilly’s horror – and share a laugh about that relatable habit of cleaning before the cleaners arrive. Lorraine admits organisation isn’t exactly her strong suit… but what will Dilly discover inside the boxes?Sort Your Life Out Unpacked is a podcast hosted by tidying expert Dilly Carter. In each episode, Dilly chats to a celebrity guest and unboxes three mystery objects from their home that reveal what is really important to them. At the end, Dilly asks her guest whether they are going to keep, donate or recycle any of the items and, along the way, we learn how to organise and sort our own lives out.Presented by Dilly Carter Editing: Daniel King Line Producer: Philippa Pettett Production Co-ordinator: Bernelyse Ekomisa Assistant Producer: Emily D'Souza Executive Producer for Optomen: Charlotte Brookes Assistant Commissioner: Chris Bartlett Commissioning Editors: Rhian Roberts and Beejal-Maya Patel Produced by Holly Newson Hair & Make Up: Sarah Burrows Art Director: River Gibbs Production Runner: Molly MorganAn Optomen production for iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
- 3 weeks ago28 min
Tyler West: 40 Torches and a Handball
On this episode, Dilly Carter is joined by broadcaster and presenter Tyler West. He opens up about living with his partner, fellow Strictly and Race Across the World star Molly Rainford, the quirky routines that keep their household ticking, and the iconic way he takes the bins out.Tyler brings three items from home for Dilly to unpack – a portal into his Team GB sporting career, a beautiful gift from his mum which takes pride of place at home with Molly and the real key to his heart (his torches). Sort Your Life Out Unpacked is the podcast hosted by tidying expert Dilly Carter. In each episode, Dilly chats to a celebrity guest and unboxes three mystery objects from their home that reveal what is really important to them. At the end, Dilly asks her guest whether they are going to keep, donate or recycle any of the items and, along the way, we learn how to organise and sort our own lives out.Presented by Dilly Carter Editing: Sebestien Rebas Line Producer: Philippa Pettett Production Co-ordinator: Berniee Ekomisa Assistant Producer: Emily D'Souza Executive Producer for Optomen: Charlotte Brookes Assistant Commissioner: Chris Bartlett Commissioning Editors: Rhian Roberts and Beejal-Maya Patel Produced by Holly Newson Hair & Make Up: Sarah Burrows Art Director: River Gibbs Production Runner: Molly MorganAn Optomen production for iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
- May 5, 202627 min
Charli Howard: The Body Double
How a haunted flat turned into a candle obsession, how we can better celebrate the female form and how you can give any collectors’ item a bit more love. In this episode, Dilly Carter is joined by model, author and activist Charli Howard.Charli brings three beloved items from home for to Dilly unpack – literally and figuratively. They each have a unique angle on Charli’s life, from buying items as an adult that she lusted over as a teenager, to revealing a ghost story you won’t forget. We also hear how Charli changed not just her own career, but was a big part of a movement that changed modelling for good.Information and support for some of the issues covered in our programmes can be found at bbc.co.uk/actionlineSort Your Life Out Unpacked is the podcast hosted by tidying expert Dilly Carter. In each episode, Dilly chats to a celebrity guest and unboxes three mystery objects from their home that reveal what is really important to them. At the end, Dilly asks her guest whether they are going to keep, donate or recycle any of the items and, along the way, we learn how to organise and sort our own lives out.Presented by Dilly Carter Editing: Sebastien Rabas Line Producer: Philippa Pettett Production Co-ordinator: Berniee Ekomisa Assistant Producer: Emily D'Souza Executive Producer for Optomen: Charlotte Brookes Assistant Commissioner: Chris Bartlett Commissioning Editors: Rhian Roberts and Beejal-Maya Patel Produced by Holly Newson Hair & Make Up: Sarah Burrows Art Director: River Gibbs Production Runner: Molly MorganAn Optomen production for iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
- Apr 28, 202628 min
Eddie Kadi: The Football Icon
In this episode, Dilly Carter is joined by comedian and I’m a Celeb star Eddie Kadi.Eddie brings three treasured items from home for Dilly to unpack – literally and figuratively. From them, we discover who Eddie most wants to make proud, what turning 40 meant to him and his family, and which collection of items he hopes his children will take on Antiques Road show (and why Dilly disagrees!).You’ll also find out… how an event that Eddie almost didn’t attend led to a hugely meaningful moment, why having nothing in the jungle was so special to him, and where – very specifically – he would ban Dilly from in his house.His love of football has led Eddie to have some very special memorabilia – but can Dilly convince him that they deserve better than where they’re currently stored?!Sort Your Life Out Unpacked is the podcast hosted by tidying expert Dilly Carter. In each episode, Dilly chats to a celebrity guest and unboxes three mystery objects from their home that reveal what is really important to them. At the end, Dilly asks her guest whether they are going to keep, donate or recycle any of the items and, along the way, we learn how to organise and sort our own lives out.Presented by Dilly Carter Editing: Daniel King Line Producer: Philippa Pettett Production Co-ordinator: Berniee Ekomisa Assistant Producer: Emily D'Souza Executive Producer for Optomen: Charlotte Brookes Assistant Commissioner: Chris Bartlett Commissioning Editors: Rhian Roberts and Beejal-Maya Patel Produced by Holly Newson Hair & Make Up: Sarah Burrows Art Director: River Gibbs Production Runner: Molly MorganAn Optomen production for iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
- Apr 21, 202626 min
Elizabeth Day: The Cigarette Case
In this episode of Sort Your Life Out Unpacked, organisational expert Dilly Carter is joined by the ‘queen of podcasting’, Elizabeth Day. Elizabeth brings three meaningful items for Dilly to unpack – literally and figuratively. Each one reveals a story from her life, from cherished childhood memories she still carries with her to the beautiful love story of her grandparents.Elizabeth opens up about rebuilding a home after divorce, her relationship with partner Justin and whether she colour-codes her bookshelves. Things take an emotional turn when Dilly reflects on what Elizabeth’s words and books have meant to her personally. Elizabeth rates her organisation a confident 9.5/10 – but what will Dilly discover inside the boxes?Sort Your Life Out Unpacked is a podcast hosted by tidying expert Dilly Carter. In each episode, Dilly chats to a celebrity guest and unboxes three mystery objects from their home that reveal what is really important to them. At the end, Dilly asks her guest whether they are going to keep, donate or recycle any of the items and, along the way, we learn how to organise and sort our own lives out.Presented by Dilly Carter Editing: Daniel King Line Producer: Philippa Pettett Production Co-ordinator: Berniee Ekomisa Assistant Producer: Emily D'Souza Executive Producer for Optomen: Charlotte Brookes Assistant Commissioner: Chris Bartlett Commissioning Editors: Rhian Roberts and Beejal-Maya Patel Produced by Holly Newson Hair & Make Up: Sarah Burrows Art Director: River Gibbs Production Runner: Molly MorganAn Optomen production for iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
- Apr 14, 202624 min
Kerry Katona: Bras and Business
Popstar and showbiz royalty Kerry Katona reveals what it’s like living as a blended family, how she’s finally learnt that she’s enough and gives us a glimpse into her OnlyFans career.Kerry brings in three items from home for Dilly to unpack. They chat about how bras paid for her children's education, why Kerry still wears her nan’s nightie and how she refuses to organise her life digitally. Having lived in over 300 places, Kerry tells Dilly how she’s finally ready to choose calm over chaos and make a house feel like a home.Dilly is adamant that renting shouldn’t stop you from staying organised - but can she convince Kerry to declutter those overflowing drawers?Sort Your Life Out Unpacked is the podcast hosted by tidying expert Dilly Carter. In each episode, Dilly chats to a celebrity guest and unboxes three mystery objects from their home that reveal what is really important to them. At the end, Dilly asks her guest whether they are going to keep, donate or recycle any of the items and, along the way, we learn how to organise and sort our own lives out.Presented by Dilly Carter Editing: Daniel King Line Producer: Philippa Pettett Production Co-ordinator: Berniee Ekomisa Assistant Producer: Emily D'Souza Executive Producer for Optomen: Charlotte Brookes Assistant Commissioner: Chris Bartlett Commissioning Editors: Rhian Roberts and Beejal-Maya Patel Produced by Holly Newson Hair & Make Up: Sarah Burrows Art Director: River Gibbs Production Runner: Molly MorganAn Optomen production for iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
About Sort Your Life Out Unpacked
Tidying expert Dilly Carter chats to a celebrity guest and unboxes three revealing mystery objects from their home that reveal what is really important to them. Dilly asks whether they are going to keep, donate or recycle the items and, along the way, we learn how to organise and sort our own lives.Sort Your Life Out Unpacked is an Optomen production for BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
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