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Inspirational life-stories with journalist Helen Fospero.
As a journalist, l’ve reported on and presented a wide-range of TV programmes and continue to meet incredible people – a podcast series offered a fantastic new challenge with no shortage of ideas for guests. With such a simple brief to work with, I knew I could introduce a natural mix of inspirational people, business leaders, celebrities and find a home for those without necessarily a high profile but with interesting lives worthy of airtime.
At the Sharp End of the Charity Sector Prince William is building 24 sustainable homes on his Duchy of Cornwall land at Nansledan to provide temporary accommodation and support for some of the many people sleeping rough in the county, in partnership with homelessness charity St Petrocs. Jon Sparkes OBE is a trustee of St…
Dinosaur Discoveries with Palaeontologist Prof Paul Barrett Deep in the sub-basement of the Natural History Museum in London, surrounded by a vast collection of dinosaur bones, world-leading palaeontologist Prof Paul Barrett gives an insight into how prehistoric times can inform current issues like climate change. In this golden age for prehistoric reptiles, where on average…
Rory Stewart – Politics On The Edge An insider’s view from former cabinet minister Rory Stewart OBE on the upcoming UK election and the difficulties a new Government will face taking over a country that he believes is bust, with public services we can’t afford. Rory is already selling out venues like the O2 in…
Royal Commentator & Historian Major General Alastair Bruce OBE Major General Alastair Bruce OBE is known for his engaging live TV commentary, here and in America, on royal weddings, jubilees, and the King’s Coronation, giving viewers an accurate insight into ceremonial life and history. Alastair – a direct descendant of the revered warrior king Robert…
Exclusive with the UK’s Former Chief of the Defence Staff Former Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter gives his assessment on the current conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as reflects on his 45 years serving in the military. Sir Nick says the world looks a lot more like…
Astronaut Selection with Dr Tess Morris-Paterson As NASA prepares to land people on the Moon for the first time since 1972, aerospace physiologist Dr Tess Morris-Paterson talks about her work selecting astronauts for missions like Artemis and what it takes to become an astronaut. Tess explains the lunar orbit of the Moon’s South Pole, discusses…
Bonita Norris on Conquering Everest at 22 Bonita Norris became the youngest British woman to summit Everest in 2010, aged just 22. What was even more remarkable about her feat, was that she only started mountaineering at university. Inspired and driven by the thought of seeing the curvature of the Earth from the world’s highest…
How Our Body Clock Can Revolutionise Our Sleep and Health Eminent scientist Russell Foster, Professor of Circadian Neuroscience at Oxford University, shares some of his extraordinary life’s work, taking us on a fascinating journey through the science of our body clocks. As work and recreation time has become increasingly blurred, we’ve neglected our 24-hour biological…
Alice Loxton – Bringing History to Life for Millions on Socials Historian Alice Loxton is on a mission to bring history to a wider, younger audience using the power of her 2 million followers on socials. The 28-year-old presenter and author travels up and down the UK, filming intriguing bite-sized historical facts and little-known stories…
Shoshana Stewart on Protecting Heritage & Communities at Risk When a 26-year-old American astrophysics major arrived in the Old City of Kabul in Afghanistan to volunteer, she had no idea the work would become a major part of her life, helping tens of thousands of people survive and thrive in unstable, war-torn countries. Shoshana Stewart,…
How One Woman Exposed the World’s Biggest Fraud Investigative journalist Clare Rewcastle Brown reveals the remarkable story behind her exposing the 1MDB fraud in which billions of dollars were embezzled from Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund. From her kitchen table in London, Clare worked doggedly with the FBI and US Department of Justice on her one-woman…
British Army tasked Lieutenant Colonel Tim Purbrick OBE to preserve some of the world’s greatest cultural treasures. Six years ago, the British Army tasked Lieutenant Colonel Tim Purbrick OBE with forming a unit to defend and preserve some of the world’s greatest cultural treasures, at risk of theft or destruction in conflict. The former tank…
