Episodes
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Alex Hobern is joined by the winner of Season 3 of the Circle! THIS EPISODE REVEALS THE WINNER... IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHO WINS DO NOT READ ON!
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Natalya Platanova reflects on her time in The Circle catfishing, competing and flirting as she pretended to be a 29-year-old paratrooper named Felix. Natalya talks about entering The Circle with Dot and the close friendship they developed, her relationship with Manrika and how she feels about winning £100,000.
The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.
Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else production for Channel 4.
The Circle
Instagram: @c4thecircle
Twitter: @C4TheCircle
Channel 4
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Twitter: @Channel4
Alex Hobern
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Twitter: @alexhobern
Natalya Platanova
Instagram: @natalyaplat1
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Alex Hobern is joined by drag queen Crystal, comedian Jen Ives and relationship expert Paul Carrick Brunson to discuss the art of the reveal. Crystal talks about coming out as a drag queen and Jen shares her experience of coming out as a trans woman, Paul talks about the importance of being true to yourself. They discuss playing with identities online, why it’s sometimes easier to take risks onstage and why the Circle is actually like doing drag!
This episode contains adult themes and explicit language from the start
The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.
Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4.
The Circle
Twitter: @C4TheCircle
Instagram: @c4thecircle
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Channel 4
Twitter: @Channel4
Instagram: @Channel4
Alex Hobern
Instagram: @alexhobern
Twitter: @alexhobern
Crystal
Instagram: @cystalwillseeyounow
Twitter: @crystalwillseeu
Jen Ives
Twitter @jenivescomedian
Instagram @jenives
Paul Carrick Brunson
Twitter @PaulCBrunson
Insta:@PaulCBrunson
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Alex Hobern is joined by Celebrity Circler and all round entertainer Denise van Outen, season 2 Circler Woody Cook, and our resident social psychologist Aleks Krotoski to discuss the ups and downs of isolation. Denise reveals how far her online shopping has gone, Woody opens up about the importance of Denny the dog, and Aleks explains the reasoning behind it all.
The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.
Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else production for Channel 4.
The Circle
Instagram: @c4thecircle
Twitter: @C4TheCircle
Channel 4
Instagram: @Channel4
Twitter: @Channel4
Alex Hobern
Instagram: @alexhobern
Twitter: @alexhobern
Denise van Outen
Instagram: @vanouten_denise
Twitter: @denise_vanouten
Woody Cook
Instagram: @woody_cook
Aleks Krotoski
Instagram - @aleksk
Twitter - @aleksk
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Alex Hobern is joined by comedian Munya Chawawa , DJ Arielle Free along with neuroscientist Ash Ranpura to discuss how and why we are influenced by people, on and offline. Munya discusses his rapid rise to success and admits he used to lie to seem more influential . Arielle tells how she has been a bad influence after a couple of drinks and why she loves people who keep it real on instagram.
The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.
Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else production for Channel 4.
The Circle
Instagram: @c4thecircle
Twitter: @C4TheCircle
Channel 4
Instagram: @Channel4
Twitter: @Channel4
Alex Hobern
Instagram: @alexhobern
Twitter: @alexhobern
Munya Chawawa
Instagram: @Munyachawawa
Twitter: @MunyaChawawa
Arielle Free
Instagram: @ariellefree
Twitter @ariellefree
Ash Ranpura
Instagram: @aranpura
Twitter: @aranpura
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Alex Hobern is joined by DJ and presenter Snoochie Shy, season 2 Circler Tim Wilson, and our resident social psychologist Aleks Krotoski to discuss trust. Snoochie talks about how to be trustworthy online, Tim discusses vibe-based trust, and Aleks explains the psychology behind it all.
The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.
Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else production for Channel 4.
The Circle
Instagram: @c4thecircle
Twitter: @C4TheCircle
Channel 4
Instagram: @Channel4
Twitter: @Channel4
Alex Hobern
Instagram: @alexhobern
Twitter: @alexhobern
Snoochie Shy
Instagram: @snoochieshy
Twitter: @snoochieshy
Tim Wilson
Instagram: @professor_tim_wilson
Aleks Krotoski
Instagram: @aleksk
Twitter: @aleksk
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Alex Hobern is joined by Celeb Circle players Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks, to discuss their experience of catfishing both in the Circle and in real life. The boys discuss their experience of playing Rachel Riley, their love of winning and the catfishes in Series 3. They’re joined by social psychologist Aleks Krotoski who gives us insights into the why, how and who of catfishing through the ages.
This episode has plenty of very strong language and discussion of adult themes from the start!
The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.
Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4.
The Circle
Twitter: @C4TheCircle
Instagram: @c4thecircle
Channel 4
Twitter: @Channel4
Instagram: @Channel4
Alex Hobern
Instagram: @alexhobern
Twitter: @alexhobern
Pete Wicks
Instagram: @p_wicks01
Twitter: @p_wicks01
Sam Thompson
Instagram: @samthompsonuk
Twitter: @samthompsonuk
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Alex Hobern is joined by Blue member Duncan James, season 2 circler Ella May, and neuroscientist Ash Ranpura to discuss all things tribal. Duncan talks about Blue’s fanbase, the Blue Army, Ella spills the beans (or should we say grapes) on a bizarre group she’s formed, and Ash explains the reasoning behind it all.
The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.
Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4.
The Circle
Twitter: @C4TheCircle
Instagram: @c4thecircle
Channel 4
Twitter: @Channel4
Instagram: @Channel4
Alex Hobern
Instagram: @alexhobern
Twitter: @alexhobern
Duncan James
Instagram: @mrduncanjames
Twitter: @MrDuncanJames
Ella May
Instagram: @ellamayjor
Ash Ranpura
Twitter: @aranpura
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Alex Hobern is joined by comedian Shazia Mirza, DJ Manara, and neuroscientist Ash Ranpura to discuss their experience of leading double lives, on and off line. Shazia talks about how she pivoted from being a science teacher to a standup comedian, and her parents' response to her chosen career. DJ Manara talks about keeping her identity as a DJ hidden for fear of family disapproval.
The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.
Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4.
The Circle
Twitter: @C4TheCircle
Instagram: @c4thecircle
Channel 4
Twitter: @Channel4
Instagram: @Channel4
Alex Hobern
Instagram: @alexhobern
Twitter: @alexhobern
Shazia Mirza
Instagram: @theshaziamirza
Twitter: @shaziamirza1
Manara
Instagram: @manaraaaaaaaaaa
Pure Spice on BBC Asian Network https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ldqs
Ash Ranpura
Twitter: @aranpura
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Alex Hobern is joined by celebrity Circler Melvin Odoom and social psychologist Aleks Krotoski to dissect the final episode of the Celebrity Circle. They’ll be popping the champagne and plotting the winner’s path to victory, as Melvin reveals what it was really like to be sat round that table, and Aleks explains the emotions behind it all.
SPOILER ALERT: This episode reveals the winner of the Celebrity Circle, so if you haven’t watched the final episode yet, head over to All 4.
The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.
The Celebrity Circle is in aid of Stand Up To Cancer, a joint national fundraising campaign from Cancer Research UK and Channel 4 that brings the UK together to speed up progress in life-saving research.
Cancer can affect anyone’s life, at any time, We only have one option; accelerate life-saving research. Your donations do that. Now is the time to Stand Up To Cancer. Donate now here!
Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4.
The Circle
Twitter: @C4TheCircle
Instagram: @c4thecircle
Alex Hobern
Instagram: @alexhobern
Twitter: @alexhobern
Melvin Odoom
Instagram: @melvinodoom
Twitter: @Melvinodoom
Aleks Krotoski
Instagram: @aleksk
Twitter: @aleksk
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Alex Hobern is joined by presenter and comedian Sideman, YouTuber George Mason, and author and public speaker Stef Sword-Williams, to discuss the competitive side of human nature. Sideman reveals how much money he’d need to have ‘won at life’, catfish extraordinaire George shares his catfishing methods, and Stef reveals a family secret that once featured on her CV.
The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.
The Celebrity Circle is in aid of Stand Up To Cancer, a joint national fundraising campaign from Cancer Research UK and Channel 4 that brings the UK together to speed up progress in life-saving research.
Cancer can affect anyone’s life, at any time, We only have one option; accelerate life-saving research. Your donations do that. Now is the time to Stand Up To Cancer. Donate now here!
Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4.
The Circle
Twitter: @C4TheCircle
Instagram: @c4thecircle
Alex Hobern
Instagram: @alexhobern
Twitter: @alexhobern
Duncan James
Twitter: @MrDuncanJames
Insta: @mrduncanjames
Fern Brady
Twitter: @FernBrady
Instagram: @FernFromBathgate
Paul Carrick Brunson
Twitter @PaulCBrunson
Insta:@PaulCBrunson
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Alex Hobern is joined by Celebrity Circle player Duncan James, comedian Fern Brady and dating guru Paul Carrick Brunson, as they discuss their approach to flirting, in real life and online. In the second episode of Dishonest Fun, Duncan and Fern explain the difference between flirting with men and women, the role of dick pics, and the trusty DM slide. Paul spills the goss on the best flirt he’s seen on Celebs Go Dating and the difference between flirting and charisma.
The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.
The Celebrity Circle is in aid of Stand Up To Cancer, a joint national fundraising campaign from Cancer Research UK and Channel 4 that brings the UK together to speed up progress in life-saving research.
Cancer can affect anyone’s life, at any time, We only have one option; accelerate life-saving research. Your donations do that. Now is the time to Stand Up To Cancer. Donate now at channel4.com/su2c
Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4.
The Circle
Twitter: @C4TheCircle
Instagram: @c4thecircle
Alex Hobern
Instagram: @alexhobern
Twitter: @alexhobern
Duncan James
Twitter: @MrDuncanJames
Insta: @mrduncanjames
Fern Brady
Twitter: @FernBrady
Instagram: @FernFromBathgate
Paul Carrick Brunson
Twitter @PaulCBrunson
Insta:@PaulCBrunson
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Alex Hobern is joined by celebrity Circlers Rickie and Melvin, and social psychologist Aleks Krotoski, as they attempt to make a good first impression with you! Rickie recounts a royal meeting, Melvin admits to leading a double life online, and Aleks explains the reasoning behind it all, in the first episode of Dishonest Fun.
The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.
The Celebrity Circle is in aid of Stand Up To Cancer, a joint national fundraising campaign from Cancer Research UK and Channel 4 that brings the UK together to speed up progress in life-saving research.
Cancer can affect anyone’s life, at any time, We only have one option; accelerate life-saving research. Your donations do that. Now is the time to Stand Up To Cancer. Donate now at channel4.com/su2c
Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4.
The Circle
Twitter: @C4TheCircle
Instagram: @c4thecircle
Facebook: The Circle
Channel 4
Twitter: @channel4
Instagram: @channel4
Facebook: Channel 4
Alex Hobern
Instagram: @alexhobern
Rickie Haywood-Williams
Instagram - @rickiehw
Twitter - @RickieHW
Melvin Odoom
Instagram - @melvinodoom
Twitter - @Melvinodoom
Aleks Krotoski
Instagram - @aleksk
Twitter - @aleksk
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Dishonest Fun is the official podcast for Channel 4’s The Circle. Series 1 winner Alex Hobern hosts this exploration of the devious and cheeky sides of human behaviour. Each episode he is joined by a panel of celebrities, comedians, and experts to tackle the moral dilemmas and compelling quandaries that arise in The Circle. Think catfishing for cash, flirting for favours, and creating secret second lives online…
Subscribe now to catch the first episode of Dishonest Fun on Wednesday 10th March.
Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4.
The Circle
Twitter: @C4TheCircle
Instagram: @c4thecircle
Facebook: The Circle
Channel 4
Twitter: @channel4
Instagram: @channel4
Facebook: Channel 4
Alex Hobern
Instagram: @alexhobern
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