The Gareth Cliff Show

#GCS 13.9.17 Pt3

Author of 'The Dark Seed', Lily Reed, tells her compelling, real life story of a horrific gang rape in Malawi and subsequent healing of the human spirit to Gareth. This riveting conversation chronicles Lily's fateful night in 2012, how she's learned to pick up the pieces for her and her…

13 Sep 2017 2AM 45 min

#GCS 13.9.17 Pt2

There is a man who has been cured of AIDS, and the world is baffled by how this happened. The woman who fought off her daughter's rapists is being charged with murder by the NPA. Bell Pottinger continues to fall to pieces, less attractive men are more successful and make…

13 Sep 2017 1AM 57 min

#GCS 13.9.17 Pt1

It looks like Hurricane Irma has finally stopped destroying things, but its devastation has been incredibly wide reaching. Gareth shares his love for Curb Your Enthusiasm, Siya is not winning in life, and Bill Maher on fees. Mabz then brings you the latest news headlines, Ben on the sport, Anthea…

13 Sep 2017 12AM 56 min

#GCS 12.9.17 Pt3

Siya gets educated on Fleetwood Mac, then Pete Goffe-Wood and Chris Forrest come into studio. Pete the well known celebrity chef, Chris the ever likeable comedian, the two have joined forces to create a cooking show called 'Don't burn your sausage'. They chat about how it came to be, plus…

12 Sep 2017 2AM 58 min

#GCS 12.9.17 Pt2

President Jacob Zuma is back in court, in just another day when leading the country is the least of his concerns. Henri van Breda is back in court, and this time things are getting interesting. A transgender child causes a stir at a school and leads Gareth into another history…

12 Sep 2017 1AM 57 min

#GCS 12.9.17 Pt1

Gareth unpacks the way men are flocking to podcasts while mainstream media becomes more and more feminine. Is there a deeper meaning behind this? Well it could spell out the future of entertainment like never before. Mabz then brings you the main news headlines, Ben on the sport, plus your…

12 Sep 2017 12AM 48 min

#GCS 11.9.17 Pt3

George Mienie comes into studio to celebrate his birthday with the team. He and his AutoTrader team have become integral parts of the CliffCentral channel, so Gareth celebrates this latest milestone with him. The Westeros Rhapsody again proves how huge Game of Thrones is, and Louis CK opens SNL with…

11 Sep 2017 2AM 42 min

#GCS 11.9.17 Pt2

It's 9/11, which means some more reflection over terrorism and conspiracy theories. Gareth has some breaking news around Blade Nzimande, some big money government contracts make headlines, then a spontaneous episode of #EastRanders. Floridians open fire against Hurricane Irma, the Cape water crises, and more breaking news... this time around…

11 Sep 2017 1AM 1 hr 04 min

#GCS 11.9.17 Pt1

The week starts with an attempt on Ben's phone from an unwanted guest. Gareth is back from Cape Town after a fun-filled weekend, but does it compare to Ben's trip to the Syrian bar? Mabz on your news, Ben with the sport, Seleho on the finance and Siya with a…

11 Sep 2017 12AM 45 min

#GCS 8.9.17 Pt3

Renowned agent and casting director Moonyeenn Lee has over 40 years in the acting industry, having worked with names like Terry Pheto and Robert Whitehead... she has cast the likes of 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' and 'The Bang Bang Club'. What has gone into building her legendary career? Gareth…

8 Sep 2017 2AM 56 min

#GCS 8.9.17 Pt2

Gareth dishes on how the Nando's 30th birthday celebrations are going in Cape Town. There's a new 'It' movie coming out so hold onto your heads. And this shouldn't surprise the team, yet they still are shocked to find out Ben doesn't know any nursery rhymes.

8 Sep 2017 1AM 51 min

#GCS 8.9.17 Pt1

Friday gets into the right gear with a visit from Gord Laws quipping in as the team discuss the latest current affairs stories, including more attacks on Uber drivers in Johannesburg, a look at the English Premier League during the sport, and playing some of the most feel-good songs according…

8 Sep 2017 12AM 59 min

#GCS 7.9.17 Pt3

The formidable Edith Venter has graced the South African social, business and philanthropy scenes for years on end, yet shows no sign of stopping. Gareth gets to know more about the woman who has become synonymous with glitz, glamour and lots of hard work. As a mother to sons Blane…

7 Sep 2017 2AM 46 min

#GCS 7.9.17 Pt2

Gareth's having fun in Cape Town, in the midst of more water restrictions. There's news to break - Justice discusses the emergence of a new political party from within the ANC! Hear his views, as well, on the latest political happenings in The Burning Platform. Then get tips from the…

7 Sep 2017 1AM 58 min

#GCS 7.9.17 Pt1

Fake news may be far from accurate but that doesn't make it any less funny, as the team discovers. And onto news we wish was fake, Ben retells the embarrassing story a young lady recently experienced while on a first date, which led to the fire department being called in…

7 Sep 2017 12AM 54 min

#GCS 6.9.17 Pt3

As the only female Rabbi to currently hold office in South Africa, Rabbi Julia Margolis speaks to Gareth about the work she's doing in her trailblazing position. Facing much resistance and working in a reformed shul, she explains how she demystifies the supposed tension between orthodox and reformed Jewish people,…

6 Sep 2017 2AM 59 min

#GCS 6.9.17 Pt2

Gareth provides some more musical education, this time around the moanings of Bob Dylan. North Korea and how Kim Jong Un makes money to fund his dictator life. More on how this strange country operates and where to drop the nukes if you wanted to take them out. Dr Elliot…

6 Sep 2017 1AM 50 min

#GCS 6.9.17 Pt1

The team get into email spam and the things that clog their inbox each week. Gareth reveals how he is a lot more into twitter than he makes out, and a listener provides a useful tool for everyone to improve their productivity. News, sport, finance and your morning positivity too…

6 Sep 2017 12AM 51 min

#GCS 5.9.17 Pt3

Morgan Freeman appears on The Graham Norton Show and is a massive hit, with Gareth remembering the time Tom Hanks appeared on the show too. Today's guests - Andile Gumbi and Nondumiso Tembe - are kinda big deals when it comes to the world of entertainment. Gareth chats to them…

5 Sep 2017 2AM 54 min

#GCS 5.9.17 Pt2

Venezuela's inflation continues to remind us what socialism is all about. More political murders in the ANC wards, Cyril's smear campaign notches up collateral damage, SARS promise to up their game in repayment, and the Umhlanga reed dance and the hypocrisy of it all. Liam Gallagher is sad and bitter,…

5 Sep 2017 1AM 53 min