Stories of Men: Beneath the Surface
By Alex Melia
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Episodes: 193
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Traditional ideas of masculinity are dead, and now men struggle to find their place in the world. In Stories of Men, Alex Melia speaks to men who’ve overcome challenging circumstances to find out what they’ve learned about being a man in today’s world. Each guest shares a story from their life that has had a big impact on them.
Alex Melia is a businessman and podcaster from Atherton, Greater Manchester. He has built a business which now employs over 30 people. Ten years in, and the company sustains him without his involvement. He now travels the world on a mission to uncover what it means to live an independent and meaningful life.
This podcast was previously Our Voices.
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Are you less of a man if you’re overweight?
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May 14, 2024 |
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Men, ignoring this test could cost you your life
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May 07, 2024 |
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These strategies to improve a father-son relationship might surprise you...
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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The surprising link between anxiety and the barber's chair
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Why a journalist went to extreme lengths to get his father’s approval
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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The dark side of traffic police officers we don't usually see
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Do we always need a wake-up call to change our lives?
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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'Chess with violence': A sport that a man never thought he'd play
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Why are men scared of the doctor?
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Facing the immense challenge of experiencing grief as a man
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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The dangerous journey that took a young boy completely out of his comfort zone
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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The last chance to guide a troubled young boy into adulthood
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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The magic of three friends coming together in a hospital room
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Moments from the edge: The kindness that brought a man back to life
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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When football fans and a wheel clamper collide
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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The night out that turned into a tabloid shaming
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Where is my dad? How absent fathers shape men
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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On your death bed: what would you change?
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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The long journey from emotional breakdown to recovery - Throwback episode
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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Sky-diving: a rush of blood to the head
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Maintaining a marriage whilst moving round the world
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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How a former soldier dealt with grief after the horrors of war - Christmas Throwback episode
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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Kick off! When tensions spill over in football
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Strict education vs extreme freedom: how do boys react?
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Driving at 90 mph: How a man gambled with his life
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Life on a billionaire’s superyacht: The real below deck
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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The great pretender: gambling with friendship
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Being the breadwinner when you hate your job
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Adapt at your peril: the art of being an unreasonable man
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Strengthening the bond with your brothers via the beautiful game
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Think your life is chaotic? Learn lessons from a men’s mental health advocate
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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A chef’s harrowing realisation about food
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Meet the dad who let go of his young daughter
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Keeping your brother locked up for 73 hours
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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How an unconventional approach saved a man’s business
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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From the corridors of power to becoming a dad
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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What I learnt from my suicide attempt
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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New school, new language, new life?
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Battling with reality to bring back the people we love
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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The podcast that saved a man’s life
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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The difficulties men face when having kids
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Why men get social anxiety
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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What we do as men after realising we’ve put on weight
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Why all men should do this test
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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The lessons from an absent father
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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The struggle to be yourself whilst getting a haircut
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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The hidden price of seeking your Dad’s approval
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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Are we addicted to painkillers?
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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From Tragedy to Triumph: Bouncing Back From Grief
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Shattering stereotypes: a new life post-accident
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Surviving in Silence: The Hidden Struggle of Men Avoiding The Doctor
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Why it’s important to break the rules: the war photographer who left home at 13
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May 30, 2023 |
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Life after death: keeping alive the memory of lost loved ones
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May 23, 2023 |
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Getting mixed signals? The myth of finding 'the one'
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May 16, 2023 |
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The great taboo: male survivors of domestic abuse
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May 09, 2023 |
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How a history of violence almost ended in manslaughter
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May 02, 2023 |
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How meeting Sir Alex Ferguson changed a young boy’s life
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Fronting up to guilt: why we can't always be in control
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Alix Popham tells us why men sacrifice themselves for sport
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Liquid confidence: Why do men need so much alcohol?
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Fight or flight? What to do when a bully squares up to you
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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What are the consequences of pushing yourself to the point of exhaustion?
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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How we can help young boys become better men
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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How to deal with losing your job
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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What would you sacrifice to achieve your lifelong ambition?
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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How to continue living after losing the love of your life
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Why men find it so difficult to visit the doctor
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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The phone call no one ever wants to receive
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Scared of being outed with Stephen K Amos
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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How to reset your life after going to prison?
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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How Jacob found the courage to speak out about an abusive past
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Telling your old-school, Catholic father about your sexuality
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Facing down violent football fans
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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How a former soldier dealt with grief after the horrors of war
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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The impact of growing up without a father
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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Learning to be the father you never had with Bode Aboderin
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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The tragic loss of a lifelong friend with Anthony Ogogo
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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Are you burnt out at work?
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Should you run from violence or fight back?
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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Is it OK to cry in front of other men?
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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How the effects of being bullied at school can manifest in later life
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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How a man was saved from a suicide attempt
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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Facing down violent football fans
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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How a former soldier dealt with grief after the horrors of war
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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The most painful question to be asked
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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Trailer - Stories of Men: Beneath the Surface
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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Special Announcement!!
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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8. The long journey from emotional breakdown to recovery
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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7. Discovering the antidote to toxic masculinity
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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6. Finding freedom from alcohol by learning to talk
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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5. Sir John Battle on expressing an unpopular opinion
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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4. John Munro on the vulnerability of being under financial stress
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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3. Adam Bland on his struggles with letting go of control
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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2. Leon Ward, The fear of Letting People Down
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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1. Alex Melia on Processing Trauma
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Season trailer: On men & masculinity
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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8. The Maths Teacher who Shaped Esther Ferrant’s Future
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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7. Abigail Phillips on Why She Rejected her Prosthetic Arm
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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6. Tinu Cornish on Her Experiences of Racism at School
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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5. Siobhan Miller, A Proud Single Mum and Birthing Entrepreneur
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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4. An Enduring Bond between Father and Daughter, Sunetra Gupta
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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3. James Cridland on Building a Sense of Community through the Airwaves
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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2. How the Power of Words Shaped Roger Frampton's Career
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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1. How key role models propelled the career of CEO, Sara Sutcliffe
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Season trailer: On role models
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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8. Living a full life with a learning disability, Ciara Lawrence
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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7. Making it Through the Education System with Face Blindness and Autism, Ben Foulsham
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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6. Achieving Independence in a Wheelchair with Ric Cassell
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May 31, 2022 |
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5. "We feel like a fizzy bottle of coke that is being constantly shaken" with Issy Hamlett
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May 24, 2022 |
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4. Coming to Terms with Sight Loss, Seema Flower
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May 17, 2022 |
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3. Using Technology to Promote Disability Awareness with Gavin Neate
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May 10, 2022 |
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2. Achieving Paralympic Success Following a Life-changing Injury with Alexandra Rickham
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May 03, 2022 |
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1. Overcoming Barriers by Taking a Positive Attitude Towards Disability with Clare Gray
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Season trailer: On Living With Disability
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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8. Learning to Embrace Solo Travel and Self-Discovery with Kate Wills
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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7. "Can my friends come?'' - The Power of Uplifting Communities with Elizabeth Gowing
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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6. Trailblazing Electrochemist On Challenging Sexism in Science with Lesley Yellowlees
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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5. “It Was a Rebirth”: Karen Robertson on the Courage it Took to Gender Transition
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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4. Burns Survivor on Embracing Scars and Becoming “Woman of the Year” with Sylvia Mac
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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3. Pioneering Female Physicist on Challenging Sexism in the Workplace with Dame Athene Donald
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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2. Award Winning Water Sports Instructor on Challenging Sexist Preconceptions with Nicola Stockdale
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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1. From Living with Hearing Loss to Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur with Pinky Lilani
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Season trailer: Celebrating Women in the UK
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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8. Racism in the UK - Celebrated Filmmaker Talks About Growing Up Black in Scotland - with Stewart Kyasimire
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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7. Racism in the UK - The Brutality of Racism and Hate Crime - with Zainab Khan
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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6. Racism in the UK - Racism at the BBC didn't stop Natasha Asghar
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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5. Racism in the UK - Living with Racial Prejudice with Mark Esho
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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4. Racism in the UK - Attacked on a train with Graham Campbell, SNP Councillor
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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3. Racism in the UK - The Northern Irish Police Officer Fighting Racism with Andy George
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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2. Racism in the UK - The Harsh Reality Facing Aisha, a Female Muslim Skateboarder
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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1. Racism in the UK - From Discrimination to Acceptance with Dina Nayeri
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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Season trailer: On Racism in the UK
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Jan 03, 2022 |
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Christmas Throwback 6/6 - Joan Pons Laplana from the NHS Season - Family and Relationships
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Jan 02, 2022 |
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Christmas Throwback 5/6 - Carlos Adams from the Lockdown season - Family and Relationships
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Dec 30, 2021 |
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Christmas Throwback 4/6 - Ella & Luke from the Lockdown season - Family and Relationships
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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Christmas Throwback 3/6 - Katie from NHS Million, on the NHS Season - Family and Relationships
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Dec 26, 2021 |
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Christmas Throwback 2/6 - Mike McCarthy from the Lockdown Season - Family and Relationships
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Dec 23, 2021 |
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Christmas Throwback 1/6 - Rema from the NHS Season - Family and Relationships
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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Christmas announcement
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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8. Climate Change - Chris Long - On Preventing The Death of our Oceans
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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7. Climate Change - Lee Krevat - On a Mission to Change the World and avoid a Climate Crisis
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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6. Climate Change - Louise Romain - On Fighting to End Ecocide
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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5. Climate Change - Steven Beschloss - On the Devastating Effect of Extreme Weather Events
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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4. Climate Change - Tara Bellerose - On Learning to Live with Nature
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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3. Climate Change - Simon Clark - On Enacting Change & Lowering Emissions
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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2. Climate Change - Rollie Williams - On Pollution & Forest Fires
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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1. Climate Change - Dave Borlace - On Renewable Energy
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Season trailer: On Climate Change
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Oct 22, 2021 |
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7. Lockdown - May Parsons - On Administering the First Covid-19 Vaccine
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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6. Lockdown - Steven Garden - On Shedding Over 140 Pounds During Lockdown
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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5. Lockdown - Ella and Luke - On Being a Kid During Lockdown
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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4. Lockdown - Carlos Adams - On Parenting a Troubled Teen During Lockdown
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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3. Lockdown - Matthew Easton - On Seeing the Person Before the Condition
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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2. Lockdown - Chrissy Kelly - On Food Banks During Lockdown
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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1. Lockdown - Mike McCarthy - On his Son's Depression and Suicide
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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Season trailer: Through Lockdown
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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7. Olympics - Tony Jeffries, Olympic boxer
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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6. Paralympics - Susie Rodgers, Paralympic Swimmer
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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5. Olympics - Tom Bosworth, Tokyo Olympian, Race Walking
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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4. Olympics - Holly Bradshaw, Tokyo Olympian, Pole Vault
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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3. Olympics - Frazer Clarke, Tokyo Olympian, Superheavyweight boxer
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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2. Olympics - Garry Cook, Olympic silver medalist, 4x 400m
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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1. Olympics - Kathy Smallwood-Cook, Olympic Sprinter, 3x medalist
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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Season trailer: Our Voices at the Olympics
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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28. NHS - Katie, NHS Millions Director & Paediatrician
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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27. NHS - Helen, NHS Recruiter
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Jul 09, 2021 |
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26. NHS - Ellie, Occupational Therapist
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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25. NHS - Sophie, Occupational Therapist
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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24. NHS - Andrea, Pathologist, Herefordshire
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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23. NHS - Dr Waheed Arian - In the Wars
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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22. NHS - Rich, Nurse, Manchester
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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21. NHS - Rob, Paramedic, Southwest England
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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20. NHS - Emily, Midwife, Southwest England
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May 25, 2021 |
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19. NHS - Ged, Doctor, Manchester
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May 18, 2021 |
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18. NHS - David, Psychotherapist, London
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May 11, 2021 |
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17. NHS - Tella, Nurse, South of England
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May 04, 2021 |
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16. NHS - Sarah, Nurse, Manchester
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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15. NHS - Misbah, Nurse, Somerset
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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14. NHS - Honey, Nurse, Somerset
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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13. NHS - Tara, Doctor, Hertfordshire
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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12. NHS - Vishakha, Doctor, Buckinghamshire
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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11. NHS - Jelena, Doctor, Essex
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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10. NHS - Rema, Doctor, Merseyside
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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9. NHS - Marielle, Nurse, Brighton
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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8. NHS - Resma, Nurse, Somerset
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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7. NHS - Midhun, Nurse, Middlesbrough
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Feb 23, 2021 |
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6. NHS - Samantha, Nurse
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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5. NHS - Cynthia, Nurse, South-East London
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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4. NHS - Hussein, Doctor, West Midlands
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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3. NHS - Angel, Nurse, London
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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2. NHS - JV, Nurse, London
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Jan 22, 2021 |
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1. NHS - Joan Pons Laplana, Nurse, Yorkshire
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Jan 19, 2021 |
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Season trailer: Our Voices in the NHS
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Jan 19, 2021 |