I Never Thought It Would Happen: a podcast from Help Musicians
Hosted by legendary Squeeze singer-songwriter Chris Difford

Fronted by one of the country’s finest singer-songwriters, Chris Difford, this podcast sees leading artists discuss the highs and lows of life in music.
We have welcomed a host of music icons to the show including Bryan Adams, Sting, Evelyn Glennie, Yungblud and Robbie Williams. All of them have shared frank and enlightening insights about their careers, and had conversations with Chris that gave us a special glimpse into their lives.
Series 5: Out Now
I Never Thought It Would Happen has returned for a fifth season, kicking off with rock legend Bryan Adams.
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Guests
So far we have been privileged to welcome the following guests to speak with Chris on the podcast.
All episodes can be listened to now using the links above.
Season 5
Episode 1: Bryan Adams
Episode 2: Thom Rylance
Episode 3: Abel Selaocoe
Episode 4: Jade Bird
Episode 5: Gary Kemp
Episode 6: ALT BLK ERA
Episode 7: Victoria Canal
Episode 8: Amy Macdonald
Season 4
Episode 1: James Blunt
Episode 2: Norah Jones
Episode 3: Ron Sexsmith
Episode 4: Gabrielle
Episode 5: Jack Cochrane
Episode 6: Sharleen Spiteri
Episode 7: Wolfgang Van Halen
Episode 8: Corinne Bailey Rae
Episode 9: Eddi Reader
Episode 10: Guy Chambers
Episode 11: Alan Edwards
Episode 12: Mark Knopfler
Season 3
Episode 1: Kelly Jones
Episode 2: Joan Armatrading
Episode 3: Lemar
Episode 4: Henry Rollins
Episode 5: Skin
Episode 6: Kevin Rowland
Episode 7: KT Tunstall
Episode 8: Gavin Rossdale
Episode 9: Pauline Black
Episode 10: Baron Andrew Lloyd Webber
Episode 11: Olivia Dean
Episode 12: Lauren Mayberry
Episode 13: Chris Robertson
Season 2
Episode 1: Mike Rutherford
Episode 2: Dan Smith (Bastille)
Episode 3: Kathryn Williams
Episode 4: Guy Garvey
Episode 5: Graham Gouldman
Episode 6: Sharon Corr
Episode 7: Dan Gillespie Sells
Episode 8: Christopher Guest
Episode 9: Elles Bailey
Episode 10: Blossoms
Episode 11: Jack Savoretti
Episode 12: Nick Lowe
Episode 13: Kawala
Episode 14: Richard Thompson
Episode 15: Lola Young
Episode 16: Tim Rice
Episode 17: Don McLean
Season 1
Episode 1: Sting
Episode 2: Robbie Williams
Episode 3: Ruby Turner
Episode 4: Nitin Sawhney
Episode 5: Billy Bragg
Episode 6: Dame Evelyn Glennie
Episode 7: Yungblud
Episode 8: Midge Ure
Episode 9: Alfie Boe
Episode 10: Amy Wadge
Episode 11: Tim Burgess
Episode 12: Tom Odell
Episode 13: KT Tunstall
Episode 14: Nile Rodgers