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South African ballroom dancer and Strictly Come Dancing UK judge Motsi Mabuse joins Graham Norton on the couch for Season 30's Eps 4. She's joined by Geena Davis, British actor Stephen Graham and rapper Stormzy. Loads on BritBox on Friday 28 October and leaves us feeling the need for a Strictly Come Dancing South Africa comeback. >>

TVSA Team
27 Oct 2022 12:15

Motsi, asked if her family has read her autobiography Finding My Own Rhythm, says, “No they haven’t because I didn’t ask them to.

"I will give it to them for Christmas. Everyone in my family has a view and opinion about everything in my life so I was like, ‘Let me do this on my own so I can put everything down as I saw it.’”

Stephen, discussing his powerful true crime TV drama The Walk-In, says, “It’s very close to my heart - it’s a very poignant and powerful drama that’s really relevant to what is happening today.

"It’s a wonderful piece and what I really like is being part of something that puts a mirror up to society.”

Talking about his acclaimed film Boiling Point, he says, “We made a tiny little film and never dreamed of the success it had - it was phenomenal.”

Stormzy, talking about his new album, says, “It’s a different sound to some extent. From the beginning of my career I’ve been adventurous and like to explore melody and soul music. This album is from the soul, from a very personal place.”

Geena recalls her “insanely polite” upbringing, which she has written about in her new memoir, Dying of Politeness.

“I was still completely self-effacing when I met Susan Sarandon. On the very first day my mind was blown when I heard her say what she was thinking.

"It sounds crazy but I was so unused to seeing a woman be like that. I learnt so much from her.”