Justin Hawkins Takes Flight With Alan Carr for Lady Gaga, Switzerland and Touring Tales

Lady Gaga, Lowestoft and One Very Entertaining Flight With Justin Hawkins

All aboard! It’s a brand-spanking-new episode of Alan Carr’s Life’s A Beach, and Alan welcomes Justin Hawkins, frontman of The Darkness, for one very entertaining flight.

You don’t want to miss this one. Hawkins gets into life in Switzerland, his famous teeth, holidaying with Lady Gaga, vegan travel, touring and his love of bleak seaside towns — including why he’d happily spend his final years in Lowestoft.

The episode, released September 28, 2026, is part of Season 11 and runs just under 40 minutes. Alan and Justin revisit their disastrous water-skiing days, compare touring life with being at home, talk about Hawkins’ move to Switzerland and get into the eternal question of arenas versus more intimate venues.

Then there’s the Lady Gaga story: Hawkins recalls holidaying with Gaga and flying to Amsterdam on her private jet, before the conversation swings into the very practical complications of eating vegan while traveling.

Elsewhere, Hawkins talks about The Darkness’ Crock of Hits, due November 27, and the band’s arena tour later this year. There’s also dental history, airport security, his love of Ascona and a quick-fire round that somehow feels exactly right for a conversation this cheerfully all over the map.

And yes, there is something wonderfully Justin Hawkins about being able to move from Lady Gaga’s private jet to bleak seaside towns and Lowestoft retirement plans without the conversation ever losing altitude.

Justin Hawkins on Alan Carr’s Life’s A Beach Podcast

Watch Justin Hawkins join Alan Carr for Season 11, Episode 4 of Life’s A Beach, covering Switzerland, touring, Lady Gaga, vegan travel, Lowestoft and more.

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