Christine McGuinness and Sophie Gravia get into a Situationship

No topic is off-limits in this unfiltered podcast…

Situationships with Sophie and Christine is the brand-new podcast for BBC Sounds hosted by writer Sophie Gravia, known for her sexy and honest novels and TV personality, model and fellow author Christine McGuinness.

From romances to friendships, family dynamics to work flatmates, no situationship is off limits in this bright, energetic and unfiltered podcast, commissioned by BBC Scotland for BBC Sounds.

Each week, audiences are taken on a rollercoaster ride of funny, bizarre and downright weird stories of when relationships take an unexpected turn. The podcast sees the duo explore listeners’ dating dilemmas, relationship revelations and situationship struggles. As well as offering judgement-free advice, Sophie and Christine give a glimpse into their own lives and situationships as they juggle the pressures of dating, parenting and their careers.

Situationships with Sophie and Christine is fully visualised and episode 1 is available now on BBC Sounds and BBC iPlayer.

Can you tell us – what is a ‘situationship’?

Christine: I think a situationship for me is that area in between dating and being in a relationship.

Sophie: It is when you’ve not really confirmed what you are or what the future is. So, it’s that sort of a stage in the middle.

Christine: But also, there are those situationships that people get into with friends, with family, with in-laws, with business partners – when you don’t know where you stand. I think there are so many different types of situationships.

Describe the podcast in three words.

Sophie: Fun, flirty…

Christine: and free!

What topics can listeners expect to hear about?

Sophie: Nothing is off limits – that is the basis of the podcast. A lot of it will involve us chatting about different kinds of situationships and giving advice to listeners on their issues. From dating dilemmas to relationship disasters to flatmate problems.

Christine: We are going to cover it all!

The podcast is produced at BBC Scotland in Glasgow / ATV

How did the two of you meet and what made you decide to work together on this project?

Christine: We originally became friends when we started chatting over our love of writing as we are both authors. One day when we were on the phone Sophie mentioned that she was doing a podcast about situationships and was looking for a likeminded co-host. At the same time, I was looking for a co-host for a podcast! We thought let’s do this together.

What excites you most about working on this podcast together?

Sophie: I think it’s just going to be so much fun, and I know we will have a laugh together. It will also be nice to see Christine showing listeners a new side of her.

Christine: Yes, for me it will help me be a bit freer. I have always kept my private life quite private, and I feel like it’s the right time for me to be a bit more open. And to have a giggle with Sophie and not feel judged in any way – she is so free and is kind of like my spirit animal.

What’s it like recording the podcast in Glasgow?

Sophie: It’s so nice to be home recording this podcast. I just absolutely love being around here with Glasgow’s great patter.

Do you have a message for listeners – what kind of stories and questions do you hope to hear from them?

Christine: I want to hear the stuff that you don’t feel like you can ask your friends about because you are stuck. We are here to give judgement-free advice when you don’t know what to do in your situationship. We are a complete outside opinion.

Sophie: Asking for advice from friends and family is good, but they’ve got their own thoughts. We will give honest opinions. I also just want to hear the juiciest stories ever!

Got a dating dilemma, outrageous relationship story, or friendship trouble? Send to Sophie and Christine via WhatsApp on 08000224448 or email – over 18s only. Listen or watch Situationships with Sophie and Christine now on BBC Sounds, BBC iPlayer or BBC Scotland