The Convex Conversation

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Inspirational life-stories with award-winning journalist Helen Fospero

Episode Date
New Revelations in the Search for Lord Lucan
Dec 15, 2024
From the Boardroom to the Kitchen Sink with Laura Harnett
Dec 08, 2024
A Line in the Sand with Miles Spencer
Dec 01, 2024
The Story Behind Sustainable Fragrance Brand Floral Street
Nov 24, 2024
Fossil vs Future – An Intergenerational Look at Climate Change
Nov 17, 2024
A Chilly Dip with Coach Gilly McArthur
Nov 10, 2024
Life as a Forensic Psychologist with Kerry Daynes
Nov 03, 2024
Style for Soldiers with Emma Willis
Oct 27, 2024
Giles Duley MBE on the Legacy of War
Oct 19, 2024
Sam James’s Edinburgh Fringe Debut as a Producer
Oct 13, 2024
Discover the Science of Eating for a Lifetime of Health with Dr Federica Amati
Oct 06, 2024
Adventuring in the UK with The Travel Project
Sep 29, 2024
Breaking the Sound Barrier with the Fastest Man on Land
Sep 22, 2024
Life in the Legendary Pathfinders as a Lancaster Bomb Aimer
Sep 15, 2024
Chris Levine - Using 7.83 Hertz to Highlight the Health of Our Oceans
Sep 08, 2024
Drama Producer Gareth Neame on a Life in Cinematography
Jul 21, 2024
Tim Shipman on the Glory Days of Political Journalism
Jul 14, 2024
Triathlete Dame Flora on Defending her Olympic Gold in Paris
Jul 07, 2024
Dakar Winner Jane Daniels on her Adrenalin-Fuelled sport
Jun 30, 2024
Oli France's Journey from Death Valley to the Summit of Denali
Jun 22, 2024
Dr Jack Wolfson’s Natural Way to Heart Health
Jun 16, 2024
Decision-making Unravelled with Behavioural Scientist Elspeth Kirkman
Jun 09, 2024
Royal Marines Assoc Paddle Group D-Day Tribute
Jun 02, 2024
Catherine Fairweather's Life in Travel & Conflict News
May 26, 2024
At the Sharp End of the Charity Sector
May 19, 2024
Dinosaur Discoveries with Palaeontologist Prof Paul Barrett
May 12, 2024
Rory Stewart – Politics On The Edge
May 04, 2024
Royal Commentator & Historian Major General Alastair Bruce OBE
Apr 28, 2024
Exclusive with the UK’s Former Chief of the Defence Staff
Apr 19, 2024
Astronaut Selection with Dr Tess Morris-Paterson
Mar 24, 2024
Bonita Norris on Conquering Everest at 22
Mar 17, 2024
How Our Body Clock Can Revolutionise Our Sleep and Health
Mar 10, 2024
Alice Loxton – Bringing History to Life for Millions on Socials
Mar 03, 2024
Shoshana Stewart on Protecting Heritage & Communities at Risk
Feb 25, 2024
How One Woman Exposed the World’s Biggest Fraud
Feb 18, 2024
How the UK Brought Back its Monuments Men
Feb 11, 2024
Former Hello! Editor in Chief Rosie Nixon on Reinventing Herself
Feb 04, 2024
The Good Grief Trust - Help and Hope in One Place
Jan 28, 2024
An Inside Look at Organised Crime in Britain
Jan 21, 2024
Adventures of The Jungle Doctor, Dr Chloe Buiting
Jan 13, 2024
Driving Change in Women’s Sport with Sue Anstiss
Jan 07, 2024
Pioneering Nature-Based Solutions to Help Society & the Planet
Dec 17, 2023
Capturing ’Mambabatok’ Apo Whang-Od’s Beauty for Vogue’s Cover
Dec 10, 2023
Hannah Shergold on Science, Art, Psychology and Conservation
Dec 03, 2023
Gomi - Turning Plastic Waste into Beautiful Products
Nov 26, 2023
Healing in Cabilla’s Ancient Temperate Rainforest
Nov 12, 2023
Waterhaul - Transforming Harmful Ocean Plastic into Sunglasses
Nov 05, 2023
Physician & explorer Dr Jack Kreindler on putting more life into our years
Oct 29, 2023
Judith Tebbutt’s kidnap story of hope, resilience & survival
Oct 22, 2023
Dawa Geljen Sherpa on Classrooms in the Clouds
Oct 15, 2023
The Ultimate Seven Challenge with adventurer Oli France
Oct 08, 2023
Mark De-Lisser - Connecting the World Through Song
Oct 01, 2023
Artists Olly & Suzi’s Expeditions in the Wild Interacting with Endangered Species
Sep 24, 2023
Conductor Dalia Stasevska Using Her Profile to Help Ukraine
Sep 17, 2023
The Power of Mindset on the World’s Toughest Row
Sep 10, 2023
John McCarthy CBE on his role at Hostage International with Sir Terry Waite
Sep 03, 2023
YouTuber Geoff Marshall shares his YouTube success
Jul 23, 2023
Impressionist Jon Culshaw on playing long-form characters like David Bowie
Jul 16, 2023
Impressionist and Dead Ringers star Jon Culshaw on the changing face of satire
Jul 09, 2023
Dame Barbara Windsor’s widower on his dementia mission
Jul 02, 2023
Painter David Remfry RA on coordinating this year’s Summer Exhibition
Jun 25, 2023
Milliner to rock stars and royalty, Jess Collett on her passion for hats
Jun 18, 2023
BAFTA and Emmy-winning cameraman Doug Allan on climate change
Jun 11, 2023
Wildlife cameraman Doug Allan shares adventures on the ice
Jun 04, 2023
Kate Silverton on her ‘second act’ as a complex case child therapist
May 29, 2023
Crime reporter Martin Brunt reveals undisclosed stories behind the headlines
May 21, 2023
Chef Tom Sellers on life, his journey, and being ready for the next chapter
May 14, 2023
Lilium co-founder Daniel Wiegand shows Helen the first electric vertical take-off and landing jet
May 08, 2023
Marine Conservationist George Duffield on how a healthy ocean can be a vital ally in our climate crisis
May 01, 2023
Herbert Hall’s great-grandson on producing English sparkling wine fit for a King
Apr 02, 2023
Grammy winning Bluegrass fiddle player Michael Cleveland joins Helen from his studio in Indiana, USA
Mar 26, 2023
Wim Warrior Belinda Raphael takes Helen through Wim’s Method, culminating in a 2-min ice bath!
Mar 19, 2023
Entrepreneur Jimi Daodu on building the first human centric Metaverse
Mar 05, 2023
BAFTA winner & former Met Police officer Gamal ‘G’ Turawa on his story - The Black Cop
Feb 26, 2023
One boat, four rowers, 2,800 miles at sea, raising £100K for Mind
Feb 19, 2023
John Hajdu MBE shares his harrowing story of survival during the Holocaust in Hungary
Feb 12, 2023
Independent economist, IFS Director and Times columnist Paul Johnson on Britain’s economy
Feb 05, 2023
Light Artist Chris Levine on the honour and pressure of creating the first holographic portraits of The Queen
Jan 29, 2023
Professional climber Hazel Findlay on the extreme challenges she thrives on
Jan 22, 2023
Yeoman Warder Andy Merry on life at The Tower of London
Jan 15, 2023
Mindset Coach Kamran Bedi on how to create our own anxiety antidote
Jan 08, 2023
Margo Marrone - co-founder of The Organic Pharmacy - shares her successful business journey
Nov 27, 2022
Physical Disability Rugby League player Sam Zeller on being part of England’s World Cup wining team
Nov 20, 2022
Consultant Anaesthetist Dr Manish Raval on saving sight around the world on the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital
Nov 13, 2022
Helen joins Haircuts4Homeless Founder Stewart Roberts MBE at work in a London church
Nov 06, 2022
Prof Callum Roberts on how the Convex Seascape Survey could reveal the ocean as our greatest climate ally
Oct 30, 2022
Adam Kingl gives us an insight into how to attract, motivate & retain Gen Y
Oct 23, 2022
Tusk’s first ever Conservation Award winner on brokering peace with feuding tribes in Kenya
Oct 16, 2022
MoneySavingExpert.com Deputy Editor Helen Saxon with tips on how to cope with the cost of living crisis
Oct 09, 2022
Inside ’007 Elements’ as we celebrate 60 years of James Bond
Oct 02, 2022
Comedian Emily Wilson on performing her X-Factor one-woman show at The Fringe
Sep 25, 2022
Instagram inspiration @betsiatthemarsden explains how sharing her cancer journey has helped her and others
Sep 21, 2022
Behind the scenes of the ‘Silver Spitfire – The Longest Flight’ expedition with pilot Matt Jones
Sep 04, 2022
Education Conservationist Ephantus Mugo on his work at Lewa Conservancy in Kenya
Jul 24, 2022
Author Sarah Pinborough on Netflix success with psychological thriller Behind Her Eyes
Jul 17, 2022
Helen joins Team Ninety One as they take part in Tusk’s Lewa Safari Marathon in Kenya
Jul 10, 2022
Jules Lockett shares life at the heart of London Ambulance Service Emergency Operations Centre
Jul 03, 2022
Sir Jackie Stewart OBE shares more stories from his incredible F1 career
Jun 19, 2022
F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart OBE on his lifelong passion for motorsport
Jun 17, 2022
Mindset & Performance Coach Simon Jeffries on positive change
May 29, 2022
Backstage with broadcasters Whispering Bob Harris & Danny Baker
May 22, 2022
Academic Neurologist Dr Dennis Chan shares his work on the early detection of Alzheimer’s
May 15, 2022
Isle of Barra Oysters was founded with “a handful of spat, and a head full of dreams”.
May 08, 2022
Olympic gold medallist Dame Flora Duffy on making history for Bermuda
May 01, 2022
Actor Vicky McClure shares her determination to shine a light on dementia
Apr 24, 2022
Best-selling author & broadcaster Tim Marshall gives context to the war in Ukraine
Apr 03, 2022
Helen meets TikTok star The Hebridean Baker on the Isle of Seil
Mar 27, 2022
Helen chats to actor Neil Morrissey about almost everything!
Mar 20, 2022
Helen discusses the Ukrainian refugee crisis with the founder of Indigo Volunteers
Mar 13, 2022
Afghan news presenter Shabnam Dawran on standing up to the Taliban
Mar 06, 2022
Melanie Sykes shares her relief at being diagnosed with autism
Feb 20, 2022
Entrepreneur Alessandro Savelli shares the story of creating Pasta Evangelists
Feb 14, 2022
Screenwriter Allan Scott shares his 30-year journey to get The Queen’s Gambit to our screens
Feb 06, 2022
Helen chats to ARTAH founder & nutritional therapist Rhian Stephenson
Jan 23, 2022
Actor Peter Wight on his upcoming BBC drama & film Cyrano
Jan 16, 2022
Film writer/director & mentor Fredi Nwaka talks about his new comedy
Jan 09, 2022
Simson Uri-Khob talks about his life saving black rhinos in Namibia
Dec 12, 2021
Helen chats to brand strategist & FLEX author Annie Auerbach
Dec 05, 2021
Post COP26, Helen talks to California’s Secretary for Environmental Protection
Nov 28, 2021
Helen chats to master jewellery artist Sabine Roemer
Nov 21, 2021
Triple amputee & Pride of Britain winner Mark Ormrod MBE shares his incredible story
Nov 14, 2021
Helen chats to musicologist & BBC Radio 3 broadcaster Dr Hannah French
Nov 07, 2021
AVM Harv Smyth, Britain’s first Director Space, talks about building the UK’s space programme
Oct 31, 2021
Helen talks to meteorologist & broadcaster Clare Nasir about our climate change crisis
Oct 24, 2021
Helen skydives with Sgt Frank Millerick – leader of The Tigers Army Parachute Display Team
Oct 17, 2021
Helen chats to endurance runner & mental health activist Dan Keeley
Oct 10, 2021
Helen talks to former NCIS special agent & counter terrorism expert Mark Fallon
Oct 03, 2021
Helen chats to the CEO of Plastic Oceans International, Julie Andersen, in Malibu
Sep 26, 2021
Helen chats to actors/entrepreneurs Ed Currie & Andy Coxon
Sep 19, 2021
Helen chats to Dr Hilary Jones about life on breakfast TV & his debut novel
Sep 12, 2021
Anneka Rice talks stand-up comedy, art & challenges with Helen
Sep 05, 2021
Astronomer Mark Thompson DSc tells Helen about his 140-hour space lecture
Aug 29, 2021
Helen chats to food stylist & culinary history expert Lisa Heathcote - the real-life Mrs Patmore!
Aug 22, 2021
Singer/Songwriter Jon Allen chats to Helen about his life in music
Aug 15, 2021
Helen chats to the pioneer at the cutting edge of electric aircraft design
Aug 08, 2021
Sophie Ellis-Bextor share stories from her life in music & lockdown kitchen discos
Aug 01, 2021
Helen chats to the deputy CEO of The Diana Award
Jul 25, 2021
The host of Jay's Virtual Pub Quiz tells Helen his story
Jul 18, 2021
Helen chats to the founder/conductor of the gospel choir who sang at the Royal wedding
Jul 11, 2021
Helen chats to Dr Emma Egging – Founder/CEO of the Jon Egging Trust
Jul 04, 2021
Helen chats to Network Rail’s first Director of Diversity & Inclusion
Jun 27, 2021
Helen meets the Officer Commanding of The Red Arrows at RAF Scampton
Jun 20, 2021
Helen chats to Apothecary Amanda Saurin in a yurt in the Outer Hebrides
Jun 13, 2021
Helen heads to the Outer Hebrides to discover the story of the Isle of Harris Distillery
Jun 06, 2021
Helen meets 70 year-old Frank Rothwell who raised £1 million rowing the Atlantic solo
May 30, 2021
Chris Floyd shares stories about some of the artists, musicans & actors he's photographed
May 23, 2021
Helen chats to Royal commentator & journalist Katie Nicholl
May 16, 2021
Helen chats to digital entrepreneur & diversity advocate Sarah Wood OBE
May 09, 2021
Helen chats to The Metals Company CEO & Chairman Gerard Barron
May 02, 2021
Helen chats to Aerospace Executive Diane Simard about her "unlikely gift" of breast cancer
Apr 25, 2021
Helen chats to Alastair Campbell about his battle with depression
Apr 18, 2021
Toby Foxcroft on leadership, culture change & his surprise friendship with Muhammad Ali
Apr 11, 2021
Helen chats to four Royal Marines who rowed the Atlantic for very personal reasons
Apr 04, 2021
Helen chats to Dan Parry-Williams - Director of Engineering Design at McLaren Automotive
Mar 28, 2021
Helen chats to explorer & filmmaker Reza Pakravan FRGS
Mar 21, 2021
Helen chats to BBC Click presenter Lara Lewington
Mar 14, 2021
Helen chats to the founder of Horatio’s Garden, Dr Olivia Chapple
Mar 07, 2021
Natalie O'Rourke shares how people power & £1 million in donations saved Park Lane Stables
Feb 28, 2021
Helen chats some more to impressionist Rory Bremner
Feb 21, 2021
Helen chats to impressionist & political satirist Rory Bremner
Feb 14, 2021
Helen chats to Quiet Storm advertising Creative Director Trevor Robinson OBE
Feb 07, 2021
Helen chats to Dr Maria Kempinska MBE - founder of Jongleurs Comedy Clubs
Jan 31, 2021
Helen chats to popular TV personality Nick Hewer
Jan 24, 2021
Helen chats to elite performance expert Ruben Tabares
Jan 17, 2021
Helen chats to broadcaster Lorraine Kelly CBE
Jan 10, 2021
Helen chats to Michelin starred chef Tom Kerridge
Jan 03, 2021
Helen chats to the inventor of the iconic Brompton Bicycle, Andrew Ritchie MBE
Nov 29, 2020
Helen chats to Charlie Mayhew MBE – CEO & Founder of Tusk
Nov 22, 2020
Helen chats to comedy actress & entrepreneur Cleo Rocos
Nov 15, 2020
Helen chats to one of the nation’s favourite actors, Neil Stuke
Nov 08, 2020
Helen chats to Hilary Evans - CEO of Alzheimer’s Research UK
Nov 01, 2020
Helen chats to food & travel writer John Gregory-Smith
Oct 25, 2020
Helen chats to Google's Crystal Eisinger
Oct 18, 2020
Helen chats with world-renowned sculptor Helaine Blumenfeld OBE
Oct 11, 2020
Helen chats to actor, writer & broadcaster Adil Ray OBE
Oct 04, 2020
Helen chats to #BlackLivesMatter hero Patrick Hutchinson
Sep 27, 2020
Helen chats to UN Patron of the Oceans Lewis Pugh
Sep 20, 2020
Helen chats to Camille Waxer, CAO of Canary Wharf Group plc
Sep 13, 2020
Helen chats to Capt Neil Jeffers, Chief Pilot of London's Air Ambulance
Sep 06, 2020
Helen chats to Radio 4 presenter the Rev Richard Coles
Aug 30, 2020
Helen chats to round the world yachtswoman Dee Caffari MBE
Aug 23, 2020
Helen chats with the co-founder of Benugo, Ben Warner
Aug 16, 2020
Interview with SAS : Who Dares Wins star Ollie Ollerton
Aug 09, 2020
Interview with TV Presenter Gethin Jones
Aug 02, 2020
Interview with broadcaster Penny Smith
Jul 26, 2020
Interview with Syrian refugee Eid Aljazairli
Jul 19, 2020
Interview with actress Amanda Redman
Jul 12, 2020
Interview with British personality Gyles Brandreth
Jul 05, 2020
Interview with BBC Horrible Histories' Chief Nerd Greg Jenner
Jun 28, 2020
Interview with Barnardo's CEO Javed Khan
Jun 21, 2020
Interview with Countdown’s etymologist Susie Dent
Jun 14, 2020
Interview with mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington
Jun 07, 2020
Interview with Anna Jones, Co-Founder of AllBright
May 31, 2020
Interview with music legend Bob Harris
May 24, 2020
Interview with blind entrepreneur & adventurer Amar Latif
May 17, 2020
Interview with Stephen Catlin, CEO & Chairman of Convex
May 10, 2020
Interview with paralysed motivational speaker Claire Lomas MBE
May 02, 2020
Interview with Squadron Leader Martin Pert of The Red Arrows
Apr 24, 2020