Sir Ian McKellen shares the story of his first love, writing love letters and reuniting with her.

Among the guests on Graham's sofa is knight of the stage and screen Ian McKellen, taking the role of Falstaff in Player Kings, a new version of Shakespeare's Henry IV plays.

Also, awardwinning actor Michael Sheen, talking about his new Welsh BBC drama series The Way, which he also directed, Ambika Mod, starring in the Netflix version of David Nicholls’ romantic bestseller One Day, and top comic Josh Widdicombe.

With music from charttopper Gabrielle, who performs her single 'A Place in Your Heart'.

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