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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.
The Ultimate Seven Challenge with adventurer Oli France Oli France is back home in Wigan after completing the first of seven extraordinary expeditions – to travel under his own steam from the lowest to the highest point of every continent – an extreme challenge which has been five years in the planning. He’s just cycled…
Mark De-Lisser – Connecting the World Through Song If you watched the King’s Coronation Concert, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee music extravaganza, or were one of the millions tuned in to Prince Harry’s wedding, you’ll have heard some of choir director Mark De-Lisser’s arrangements. Mark puts bespoke choirs together for major events, liaising with artists like…
Artists Olly & Suzi’s Expeditions in the Wild Interacting with Endangered Species Olly Williams and Suzi Winstanley – known simply as Olly and Suzi – have travelled the world together tracking, painting, sketching and photographing endangered species in the wild. Their unique method of creating their art has led to powerful interactions and encounters with bears…
Conductor Dalia Stasevska Using Her Profile to Help Ukraine Acclaimed Finnish conductor Dalia Stasevska opened this year’s prestigious First Night of the Proms at London’s Royal Albert Hall and went straight to Glyndebourne for a run of Benjamin Britten’s iconic A Midsummer Night’s Dream. But in-between her high-profile musical appearances, Dalia – who was born…
The Power of Mindset on the World’s Toughest Row Find out how Theresa Patricios, Head of Investments at Convex, and Cam Parker from Swiss Re overcame extreme mental and physical challenges to complete the World’s Toughest Row in record time. The Pacific Discovery 2023 four-strong team rowed 2,800 miles in just 34 days, 8…
John McCarthy CBE on his role at Hostage International with Sir Terry Waite Journalist John McCarthy was held hostage in Lebanon for more than five years. Now, three decades on, he’s helping others in similar situations through his role as Patron of Hostage International. The charity was originally founded by John’s former cellmate and great…
YouTuber Geoff Marshall shares his YouTube success YouTube star Geoff Marshall reveals how and why he started making great quality, informative, interesting, fun transport films which have attracted more than 82 million views on his channel and are appreciated by his 314,000 plus subscribers. Geoff travelled to all 2,563 trains in the UK followed by…
Impressionist Jon Culshaw on playing long-form characters like David Bowie Dr Who celebrates 60 years in November with special new episodes featuring former Time Lord David Tennant and Catherine Tate, and the release of an audio book voiced by impressionist Jon Culshaw in which the third and fourth Doctors meet and work together. A life-long…
Impressionist and Dead Ringers star Jon Culshaw on the changing face of satire On this week’s podcast we hear from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, King Charles, Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis and former PM Boris Johnson, thanks to the incredible talent and wit of impressionist Jon Culshaw. Jon, who is busy rehearsing two shows for…
Dame Barbara Windsor’s widower on his dementia mission Scott Mitchell talks about his life loving Dame Barbara Windsor – one of Britain’s national treasures – and their heart-breaking battle with dementia. Scott is an Ambassador for Alzheimers’ Research UK and is involved in campaigning, fundraising, and taking part in trials to help find a cure…
Painter David Remfry RA on coordinating this year’s Summer Exhibition Acclaimed British painter and Academician David Remfry confesses he thought he’d never be asked to coordinate the Royal Academy’s world-famous Summer Exhibition. When the call came, the 80-year-old artist says he was over the moon and said yes immediately. Helen catches up with David at…
Milliner to rock stars and royalty, Jess Collett on her passion for hats Twenty-five years ago, a young hat-maker secured a grant from The Prince’s Trust to help fund her own atelier. So as milliner Jess Collett joined millions watching the King’s Coronation, she felt grateful for the help she’d received but also knew all…
