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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.
Isle of Barra Oysters was founded with “a handful of spat, and a head full of dreams”. Helen travels to the southern tip of the Western Isles to learn everything there is to know about one of life’s great delicacies & what it’s like to be an oyster farmer in one of the most beautiful,…
Olympic gold medallist Dame Flora Duffy on making history for Bermuda Triathlete Dame Flora Duffy dreamt of winning the Olympics from the age of seven when she started competing in triathlons in Bermuda where she was born & spent her childhood. Fast-forward to Tokyo 2020, and the 34-year-old won gold in typhoon conditions –…
Actor Vicky McClure shares her determination to shine a light on dementia Line of Duty star Vicky McClure introduces us to her Dementia Choir, subject of a third series on BBC1 this autumn. She explains how science has proved the positive impact music has on those living with dementia, something she sees when she’s with…
Best-selling author & broadcaster Tim Marshall gives context to the war in Ukraine. After 24 years as a correspondent, Foreign Affairs Editor & Diplomatic Editor at Sky News, award-winning journalist Tim Marshall has used his experiences to write best-selling books using maps of crucial regions to explain the geo-political strategies of world powers. Tim –…
Helen meets TikTok star The Hebridean Baker on the Isle of Seil Coinneach Macleod, who comes from a small crofting settlement on the remote island of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, reveals how he’s unexpectedly become known to millions all over the world as The Hebridean Baker. Coinneach’s unique blend of delicious recipes & fascinating…
Helen chats to actor Neil Morrissey about almost everything! Actor Neil Morrissey was catapulted to fame in Men Behaving Badly & has been on our screens for the last four decades, in drama & comedy. The Good Karma Hospital star tells Helen about growing up in children’s homes from the age of ten, being taken…
Helen discusses the Ukrainian refugee crisis with the founder of Indigo Volunteers The Ukrainian refugee crisis is the fastest growing in Europe since the second world war & could last years, with more than 2 million people already abandoning their homes following Russia’s invasion. Founder & CEO of Indigo Volunteers talks about her charity’s role at…
Afghan news presenter Shabnam Dawran on standing up to the Taliban To mark International Women’s day, we hear from Shabnam Dawran – a national news presenter from Afghanistan – who made headlines all over the world for standing up to the Taliban in Kabul when she was refused entry to her TV studios in the…
Melanie Sykes shares her relief at being diagnosed with autism Broadcaster & editor-in-chief of The Frank Magazine Melanie Sykes speaks openly to Helen about her recent discovery she’s autistic & her new-found determination to speak out & help others. Melanie has embraced her diagnosis at the age of 51 & says she’s looking at life…
Entrepreneur Alessandro Savelli shares the story of creating Pasta Evangelists As a young boy, Alessandro Savelli grew up in Genoa in Italy enjoying pasta made by his grandmother. When he wanted to start a brand from scratch, he came up with the idea for Pasta Evangelists, offering hand-made fresh pasta and the ingredients for delicious…
Screenwriter Allan Scott shares his 30-year journey to get The Queen’s Gambit to our screens Netflix say The Queen’s Gambit has broken all records for the most watched limited series, with 62 million households gripped by their seven-part drama. But the story behind it is just as fascinating. Co-creator & executive producer Allan Scott bought the rights to…
Helen chats to ARTAH founder & nutritional therapist Rhian Stephenson As well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions fade & over-ambitious goals for a new body start to slip, wellness guru Rhian Stephenson explains the power of food and how to feel good & energised all year round. Rhian is a nutritional therapist & naturopath who gave up…
