Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Jeremy Thompson
Until his retirement at the end of 2016, Jeremy Thompson was one of the longest-serving journalists and news anchors in the UK. With a career that spans 40 years in television news, Jeremy shares some of his notable memories with Gareth Cliff, in this interview inspired by his new book,…
Tony De King, Mark Banks, Eddie Eckstein & Joe Parker (Cast of Legends Live!)
What do you get when you put Tony De King, Mark Banks, Eddie Eckstein and Joe Parker into our studio? An interview packed with laughs! Gareth chats to the four comedy legends who are still gong strong ahead of their 'Legends Live!' stage production. Apart from hearing each of their…
Dr Dirk Hermann
South African trade union, Solidarity, has been in the headlines on several occasions as it negotiates on behalf of its members and attempts to protect workers' rights. What goes on behind the headlines that grace the stories we read? Gareth chats to its Chief Executive Dr Dirk Hermann on his…
Kagiso Lediga
Kagiso Lediga is a tremendously talented comedian, television and film producer and director. A regular at CliffCentral.com, Kagiso stops by to talk to Gareth about a range of fascinating issues - comparing local comedians to international ones, his conversations with important filmmakers, and the things he is motivated by. It’s…
Nicole Capper (Mrs South Africa)
Regardless of how healthy we aim to be, there are always unforeseen challenges that can derail us at any moment. Mrs South Africa Nicole Capper, ambassador for Rare Diseases South Africa, comes into studio to shed some light on this, and how you can get involved to help those in…
Jack Parow
He’s the rapper who, in our heads, we can also chill and have a drink with. Gareth and Jack Parow shoot the breeze in a conversation that hilariously covers some of his less-than-pleasant previous jobs, creating his own range of products and how his music has allowed him to work…
Barry Hilton
Barry Hilton is a world-renowned South African comedian and no stranger to CliffCentral.com. In this conversation, Barry admits he’s only ever done three jokes in his entire career, discusses how his young son has given him energy and enthusiasm, and reflects on the advice Billy Connolly gave him years ago…
Bheki Ngema
Being an up and coming male South African jewellery designer makes you a rather unique individual. And unique is something that suitably describes Bheki Ngema and his company that creates astonishing pieces of jewellery. He and Gareth talk diamonds and precious metals, and what customers are looking for nowadays with…
Mark Banks
Mark Banks is back on stage and raring to go with his new show Stark Raving Mark at Montecasino. He comes into studio to talk about this with Gareth, but gets sidetracked and runs through the make up of the Gupta compound, buying cheap luggage, the Parys Yacht Club, and…
Laurel McCulloch (Pumpkin Patch child star)
Pumpkin Patch was an iconic children's show back in the day in South Africa. The theme tune still to this day brings back memories, but that is nothing compared to Laurel McCulloch's first-hand accounts of being on the show. She and Gareth remember the good old days of local TV,…
Minnie Dlamini Jones
Media powerhouse and South Africa's sweetheart is now officially Mrs Jones! Minnie Dlamini Jones has had the country talking and tongues wagging since her 2017 whirlwind wedding to Quinton Jones. She opens up to Gareth about her journey down the aisle - including how her relationship started, what getting love…
Desmond Dube
Gareth gets to sit down with a legendary South African entertainer in a conversation that covers fame, talent, family and a look at our society in a way only this seasoned performer can. Desmond Dube retells many stories from his decades in the industry including being influenced by Bra Hugh…
Khuli Chana
Musician Khuli Chana has been staying true to himself and his pure talent, and it's definitely paying off. The Motswakoriginator discusses his passions and work, and how he's been dealing with the success, with Gareth. And even as he rarely discusses his personal life, he opens up about his family…
Zimasa Qolohle
Young people, particularly in South Africa, face many struggles as they enter into the corporate world. How do you navigate it? How do you make a good impression? What should you do as you start out? Founder of The Corporate Canvas, Zimasa Qolohle, had to learn this the hard way…
Clint Brink
Popular actor Clint Brink has spent years building his name as a renowned and talented actor, but is now also diversifying into business, music and fitness. In this conversation with Gareth, Clint chats about how his childhood in the Cape and lying helped him land his role in 'Backstage' and…
Drikus Volschenk
While Gareth is away, the team handle chatting to South Africa actor Drikus Volschenk. While he has a resume that many would envy with roles in local series such as Binnelanders and Unmarried, the Durban-born artist is now making waves by being cast on international movies, most recently, 20th Century…
Kelly Sayer
From growing up in South Africa to taking on the sound engineering scene in Los Angeles, how did Kelly Sayer do it? Gareth chats to her about her love for music and how that's taken her to studying at Berklee School of Music in Boston, and currently working for platinum-selling…
Jonathan Smith (Blue Planet II producer)
Gareth chats to one of the producers behind Blue Planet II, Jonathan Smith. The natural history film producer at the BBC Studios Natural History Unit specialising in underwater landmark wildlife films discusses the adventures he's been on while filming the new BBC Earth series - which, as he confesses, have…
Cyrus Knight
Cyrus Knight had a difficult start to life. Music was his direction and destiny though, but not in a typical sense. Losing his parents at an early age and growing up in Nigel, the church was instrumental in his music development. He is now looking to broaden his career horizons…
Prof. Mike Bruton
Professor Mike Bruton has taken the task of highlighting South Africa's greatest inventions in his new book, 'What a Great Idea!' - crammed with information on the awesome variety of new products and services that South Africans at home and abroad have invented, from pre-colonial times to the present. Written…