Actress Sarah Hadland has candidly revealed the surprisingly boozy and unconventional behind-the-scenes experience of appearing on ITV's Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh. The 54-year-old star, best known for her role as Stevie Sutton in BBC's Miranda, has made two memorable appearances on the popular Sunday morning programme over the past six years.
A Sunday Show with a Festive Atmosphere
Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh first graced television screens in 2020 and has since produced eight successful series. Filmed at the picturesque Manor Farm in Holybourne, Hampshire, the show features renowned gardener Alan Titchmarsh, 76, sharing gardening expertise and celebrating British countryside life while interviewing a rotating roster of celebrities.
Sarah's Double Appearance on the Programme
Sarah Hadland initially joined the show during its second series, appearing in episode eight alongside football manager Harry Redknapp and journalist Frank Gardner. She later returned for the third installment of series six, sharing the spotlight with television presenter Nicki Chapman and singer Lea Salonga.
Revelations on the Pottering with Tom Allen Podcast
During a recent episode of the Pottering with Tom Allen podcast, Sarah opened up about her unconventional experiences filming the programme. When host Tom Allen mentioned the show's reputation for hospitality, Sarah enthusiastically confirmed her participation.
'Yes, twice!' Sarah confessed, before Tom described the unique setting: 'It's lovely, you go to this barn, near Guildford, and get pissed!'
Sarah elaborated on her first visit, admitting: 'I drank a lot of rum the first time.' Tom corroborated the festive atmosphere, replying: 'Yeah, they get you really smashed.'
Unconventional Dressing Room Arrangements
Beyond the alcohol consumption, Sarah revealed another unusual aspect of her filming experience. She found herself getting ready in the bedroom of the barn owners' daughter, noting: 'I was getting ready in their daughter's bedroom.'
Tom Allen shared a similar experience, confirming he had undergone the same unconventional preparation process. The pair joked about the surreal nature of the situation, with Sarah admiring the daughter's eyeliner collection and Tom humorously questioning why she would be dressed in a prom dress.
Praise for the Programme's Atmosphere
Despite the unconventional arrangements, both Sarah and Tom praised the overall experience. Sarah described Alan Titchmarsh as 'lovely' and 'very personable,' while both complimented the barn owners as exceptionally welcoming.
Sarah summarized the experience as having a particularly relaxed vibe, with Tom concluding: 'Chilled out.'
Sarah Hadland's Extensive Television Career
While her appearances on Titchmarsh's show provide amusing anecdotes, they represent just a small part of Sarah Hadland's diverse television career. Beyond her iconic role in Miranda, she has appeared in numerous popular programmes including Death in Paradise, Midsomer Murders, and Waterloo Road.
Her credits also extend to medical dramas like Casualty and Doctors, police procedural The Bill, and even children's programming with Bob the Builder. More recently, she demonstrated her dancing skills on Strictly Come Dancing, finishing in second place with professional partner Vito Coppola, just behind winners Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell.
