Best Helen O Brien Podcasts (2024)

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Helen O’Brien: Letters of the Bible 28:20

8d ago28:20

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Helen O’Brien, one of Jubilee’s Life Group leaders, talks about the letters of the Bible. Thirteen of the letters were written by Paul. The man who used to kill Christians until he met Jesus. Helen talks about the purpose of Paul’s letters; among other things, they were written to encourage, teach, ask for help and send love. http://jubileechurchwi…

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Lord Fellowes, Professor Helen Whitwell, David Power, Irène Schweizer 27:44

27m ago27:44

27:44

Matthew Bannister on Lord Fellowes, who was private secretary to Queen Elizabeth during the 1990s. Professor Helen Whitwell, the forensic pathologist who inspired the central character in the TV series “Silent Witness”. David Power, the Irish businessman who co-founded one of the world’s biggest gambling companies – Paddy Power. Irène Schweizer, th…

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Martin O'Neill: Trophies, titles and missing out on the FA Cup 59:31

7h ago59:31

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Raised in an Irish Catholic family as one of nine siblings, Martin O'Neill was brought up with Gaelic football but he dreamt of becoming a professional English footballer. At 18, he was scouted by Nottingham Forest and quit his law degree to sign for the club. He went on to become an integral part of Brian Clough's legendary Nottingham Forest squad…

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Sylvia Billington: The Holy Spirit 28:02

1d ago28:02

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Sylvia Billington of Jubilee Church Wirral on the holy spirit. Like the imaginary friend many of us have in childhood, the Holy Spirit is always with us. But unlike that imaginary friend, the Holy Spirit is absolutely real and never leaves us. When God created man, he was given the entire nature and character of God – in God’s image. But then in Ge…

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Edna O’Brien, Sir Kenneth Grange, Ewy Rosqvist, John Mayall 27:51

1h ago27:51

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John Wilson on Edna O’Brien, one of Ireland’s greatest writers. In a career spanning over 60 years she wrote 17 novels and many short stories, plays and essays. Sir Kenneth Grange, the prolific designer whose works included the Kenwood Chef, the parking meter and the Intercity 125 train. Groundbreaking Swedish rally driver Ewy Rosqvist. The British…

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Robin Askwith: The legendary actor with a life you couldn't make up 57:43

1h ago57:43

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A chance encounter with the director Lindsay Anderson changed Robin Askwith's life forever. It led to his first acting job, playing the schoolboy Keating in Anderson's film if.... which became one of the most popular British films of all time. If.... kickstarted Robin's incredible career that spans an extraordinary period of time. Over the past 50 …

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Dr Mildred Stahlman, Ray Reardon, Val McIver, Eddie Spence 27:48

3d ago27:48

27:48

Matthew Bannister on Dr Mildred Stahlman, the American paediatrician whose discovery helped to improve the outcomes of premature babies around the world. Ray Reardon, the former miner and police officer who was a World Snooker Champion six times. Val McIver, the Scottish local councillor who campaigned to set up the University of the Highlands and …

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James Graham: The playwright with the Midas touch 1:08:50

6d ago1:08:50

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James Graham is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter for TV and film. His plays include Ink, This House and Dear England, about the struggles and successes of England’s former football manager Gareth Southgate. His acclaimed TV dramas include Quiz and Sherwood, set in the north Nottinghamshire village where he grew up. James was born into t…

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Ola Dosunmu: Build that relationship 38:46

9d ago38:46

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Ola Dosunmu, one of Jubilee’s Life Group leaders, talks about why it’s important to build our relationships with God. Ola talks about the best ways to do that – including: – Talk to God daily through prayer– Study the Bible– Spend time with other believers– Be patient and give it time to grow http://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/202…

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Dr Ruth Westheimer, Mike Corfield, Shelley Duvall, Veronica Smith 27:51

24m ago27:51

27:51

Matthew Bannister on Dr Ruth Westheimer who offered frank advice about sex on TV and radio. Mike Corfield, the conservator who developed new methods of preserving archaeological artefacts in the places where they were discovered. Shelley Duvall, the actor who worked closely with Robert Altman, played Wendy in The Shining and Michal Palin’s star-cro…

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Russell Watson: From factory worker to performing for the Emperor of Japan 56:22

15h ago56:22

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"I had this inner feeling that something would happen to take me away from my mundane life". The first twenty years of Russell Watson's life were very ordinary. He grew up in Salford, left school at 16 with almost no qualifications and joined the government's Youth Training Scheme. By the age of 20, he was working on the shop floor of a factory, ma…

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Chris Butterworth: Seek first the Kingdom 40:52

23d ago40:52

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Visiting speaker Chris Butterworth on the Kingdom of God. In “Seek first the kingdom”, former Jubilee elder Chris looks at Matthew 6 – essentially Jesus’ manifesto, in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount. Part of the Sermon on the Mount is Jesus teaching the disciples how to pray and what they should be praying for – that God’s kingdom become a r…

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Dr Richard Taylor, Jack Rowell, Claudia Williams, Christophe Deloire 27:49

4d ago27:49

27:49

Matthew Bannister on Dr Richard Taylor, the retired hospital consultant who became the independent MP for Wyre Forest. Jack Rowell, the rugby coach who transformed the fortunes of Bath and took England to the World Cup semi-finals. The artist Claudia Williams, who painted large scale canvases including images of women and children who lost their ho…

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Joe Pasquale: All I ever wanted to do was make my mum laugh 58:58

1d ago58:58

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When Joe Pasquale was just seven years old, his mum was involved in a car accident that left her with concussion and epilepsy. She struggled to look after Joe and his three siblings and became severely depressed. Determined to try and fix things, Joe made it his mission to make her laugh every single day. Forty years on, he has become a staple in B…

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Rick Robertson: Faith to Ask 40:37

25d ago40:37

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Rick Robertson of Jubilee Church Wirral on Matthew 7: 7-11. In this excerpt from the Sermon on the Mount, Rick highlights how clear Jesus is about the goodness of the father, God. Rick also talks about how Jesus constantly tells us to ask God for help in our lives and helps us with how to pray. It’s easy to stop asking, to forget how good God is an…

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Frank Duckworth, Leah Levin, Professor Mary-Lou Pardue, Joss Naylor 27:44

26d ago27:44

27:44

Matthew Bannister on Frank Duckworth, the statistician whose name will forever be associated with the Duckworth-Lewis method of calculating scores for rain affected cricket matches. Leah Levin, who campaigned to overturn miscarriages of justice and gain reparations for victims of torture. Professor Mary-Lou Pardue, the eminent biologist who fought …

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Midge Ure: Hit singles and world tours meant nothing until I was in my own band 56:00

19d ago56:00

56:00

“I’m a Walter Mitty who’s actually done it.” Growing up in a tenement on the outskirts of Glasgow, Midge Ure dreamt of being a rock star, even though it seemed impossible for a working-class kid like him. But he had something special. At just 18, he got his first break as the guitarist for the pop band Slik and went on to be part of several influen…

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Graham Webb: The Book of Ruth 37:46

27d ago37:46

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Guest speaker Graham Webb, of Jubilee Church Liverpool, looks at the Book of Ruth. Graham reminds us that God uses “wounded warriors” like Naomi to send a message to non-believers. Believers who remain faithful to Christ, despite what they’re going through, are unusual and powerful and attractive to non-believers. It makes us stand out. By showing …

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Nick Lowles: Why I've spent the last 35 years fighting Nazis 54:02

1M ago54:02

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Nick Lowles is chief executive of HOPE not hate, the UK's largest anti-racism and anti-extremism movement. For the last 35 years, he has tirelessly fought against those who try to exploit frustrations, create divisions and pit groups against each other. Nick began his involvement with the anti-fascist movement as a student volunteer. He then worked…

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Sylvia Billington: The Word of God 38:15

1M ago38:15

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Sylvia on the importance of knowing and regularly reading the word of God – the Bible. Our God is a faithful God, but if we don’t have His words inside us then we can’t stand on them in times of struggle and hardship. Sylvia talks about how when Satan tried to tempt him, Jesus had an answer to every temptation. Every question has an answer in the B…

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Sir Oliver Popplewell, Lynn Conway, Tony Bramwell, Francoise Hardy 27:49

22d ago27:49

27:49

Kirsty Lang on the Judge and cricketer Sir Oliver Popplewell. His godson Stephen Fry pays tribute. The computer pioneer and transgender advocate Lynn Conway. The music mogul and friend to the Fab Four Tony Bramwell. One of France’s best loved singer song-writers Francoise Hardy. Interviewee: Stephen FryInterviewee: Charles RogersInterviewee: Roag B…

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Sally Lindsay: Fighting for working-class women in telly 56:55

26d ago56:55

56:55

Actor and writer Sally Lindsay has always loved the spotlight. She made her TV debut aged 7 when her school choir performed their No.1 single There’s No One Quite Like Grandma on Top of the Pops. But it wasn’t until university that she realised she could make a career out of performing. Sally's gone on to star in hit TV shows such as Phoenix Nights…

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Tim Hughes: Father’s Day 2024 43:47

1M ago43:47

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Tim Hughes with our 2024 Father’s Day message. Tim looks at how fathering is more than biology. Everyone listening to or watching this message has not only had a biological father, but had someone who has had influence on their life – whether that’s good or bad. All of us have been an influence on others too, and all of us want to see more good fat…

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Helen Lederer: "I've never been on the winning team when it matters" 48:34

30d ago48:34

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Helen Lederer is a writer, actress and comedian. She began her career on the alternative comedy circuit, performing alongside many of today’s household names, and quickly landed roles in iconic sitcoms such as Absolutely Fabulous, Bottom and Girls on Top. Since then she’s appeared on TV and radio, written bestselling books and set up the Comedy Wom…

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Graham Hill: The Parable of the Sower 43:23

1M ago43:23

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Graham Hill of Jubilee Church Wirral on the Parable of the Sower and what it means for us today. The Parable of the Sower can be found in Matthew 1: 1-13. That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he to…

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Nora Cortiñas, Belinda Belville, John Burnside, Roger Corman 26:52

1M ago26:52

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Matthew Bannister on Nora Cortiñas, a founding member of Argentina’s “Mothers of the Disappeared” campaign group. Her son Gustavo was 24 when he was arrested by the country’s right-wing dictatorship. He was never seen again. Belinda Bellville, the fashion designer who dressed every female member of the royal family apart from Queen Elizabeth. Her b…

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Danny Wallace: How I got sucked into the conspiracy rabbit hole... 1:00:40

1M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Danny Wallace is a bestselling author and broadcaster who loves nothing more than thinking up fun ideas and seeing how far he can take them. His first book, Join Me, tells the true story of how he he accidentally started a cult. His second book, Yes Man, describes what happened when he decided to say yes to everything - a story so compelling it was…

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Chris Griffiths: Love 35:42

1M ago35:42

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Chris Griffiths: Love God’s love for us is the greatest love story ever told. Chris Griffiths of Jubilee Church Wirral looks at love in the context of what Jesus did, why he did it and what that means for us today. Chris also looks at all the different types of love mentioned in Greek in the Bible – Eros (romantic, passionate love); Philia (intimat…

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Richard M Sherman, Professor Wendy James CBE , Morgan Spurlock, June Mendoza OBE 27:50

1M ago27:50

27:50

Matthew Bannister on Richard M Sherman who teamed up with his brother Robert to write some of Disney’s best loved songs. Professor Wendy James CBE, the anthropologist who studied the Uduk tribes of Sudan. June Mendoza OBE, the portrait painter whose subjects included members of the Royal Family, Prime Ministers and celebrities. Morgan Spurlock, the…

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Frank Skinner: "People will forgive you for anything but success" 53:51

2M ago53:51

53:51

Comedy legend Frank Skinner returns to Full Disclosure just days after he signed off his final Absolute Radio show, wrapping up an incredible 15 years. He tells James why he will always love radio, reveals the one regret that will stay with him forever and gives a refreshingly honest take on what it's really like to be famous. Frank is extending hi…

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Introducing: The Trawl 2:09

2M ago2:09

2:09

Enjoying Full Disclosure with James O'Brien? Here's another podcast you might like. Broadcaster, Jemma Forte, and political commentator, Marina Purkiss, scroll through Twitter so you don’t have to. In the latest episode, James O'Brien finds himself on the opposite side of the interrogating questions. Marina and Jemma talk election, Brexit, and take…

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Rick Robertson: Adoption 48:15

2M ago48:15

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Rick Robertson: Adoption Rick continues his series on God the Father by looking at what it means to be adopted into God’s family – to become a part of God’s family. Paul talks about this in Galatians 3:26-4:7, Romans 8:12-17 and Ephesians 1:4-6. In these letters, Paul is writing to churches in Galatia, Ephesus and Rome to correct some misunderstand…

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Sir Tony O'Reilly, President Ebrahim Raisi, Penny Simkin, Professor Alasdair Geddes 27:50

2M ago27:50

27:50

Matthew Bannister on The Irish rugby star and businessman Sir Tony O’Reilly. He made billions but ended up bankrupt. The hardline President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi. Penny Simkin, who championed the role of birth doulas to help mothers during and after labour. Professor Alasdair Geddes, the infectious diseases expert who diagnosed the world’s last ev…

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Salman Rushdie: When I die, I know there will be nothing 49:06

2M ago49:06

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One of the world’s most acclaimed, award-winning authors Salman Rushdie has spent the last thirty years with a death threat attached to his head. A threat that almost became a reality two years ago when he brutally stabbed 15 times by a stranger. Few people have come so close to death and lived to tell the story. Salman returns to Full Disclosure t…

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Keith Cooper: Push On 34:08

2M ago34:08

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Visiting speaker Keith Cooper on how, in order to get fitter, you have to train – and how this is equally true in our walk with God. To get spiritually fit, we have to Push On. As Rick is formally recognised as an elder of Jubilee, Keith talks about how, as Paul warns Timothy in 1 Timothy 4: 1-5, elders carry a weighty responsibility. http://jubile…

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Dame Shirley Conran, Doreen Massey, Beverley LaHaye, Steve Albini 27:48

2M ago27:48

27:48

Matthew Bannister on Dame Shirley Conran, the journalist and author best known for her books “Superwoman” and “Lace”. Baroness Doreen Massey, the educator and former director of the Family Planning Association Beverly LaHaye the founder of Concerned Women of America who campaigned to stop the Equal Rights Amendment. Steve Albini, the controversial …

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Zeinab Badawi: Setting the record straight on African history 55:43

2M ago55:43

55:43

Zeinab Badawi is an award-winning broadcaster, journalist and the President of SOAS University of London. Born in Sudan, she has worked in the British media for several decades. She has recently published her first book which promises to reshape our understanding of Africa. Zeinab tells James what led her to write her instant Sunday Times bestselle…

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Dave Frodsham: What we should expect from elders 46:23

2M ago46:23

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Dave Frodsham: What we should expect from elders As Jubilee prepares to appoint Rick as an elder of the church, Dave looks at what we should expect from elders and leaders.• What elders should be• What elders should do Among other scriptures, Dave refers to Titus 1:5–9 and outlines that elders should be: • Able to lead themselves•Able to lead their…

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Anne Dagg, Ross Anderson, Cecil Murray, Kris Hallenga 27:45

2M ago27:45

27:45

Matthew Bannister on Anne Dagg, the Canadian biologist known as The Woman Who Loves Giraffes for her lifelong study of the animals. Professor Ross Anderson, the computer scientist who was a leading expert on data protection and online security. Reverend Cecil Murray, the pastor of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles who play…

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Julie Hesmondhalgh: How good telly and theatre can change the world 1:03:58

3M ago1:03:58

1:03:58

Lancaster legend Julie Hesmondhalgh is an actor, writer and activist. She's best known for playing Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street in what started as a short-term punchline and turned into a 16 year career. Since leaving the cobbles, Julie has gone on to star multiple dramas including Broadchurch, Happy Valley and more recently, Mr Bates vs The…

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Dave Frodsham: Eldership 38:14

3M ago38:14

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Dave Frodsham: Eldership As Jubilee prepares to elect Dave and Rick as elders, Dave talks about the Biblical reasons for eldership and qualifications for fellowship. Dave talks about how the church should be counter-cultural and should be governed by scripture. http://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Dave-Frodsham-Eldership.mp3…

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C.J.Sansom, Olga Fikotová-Connolly, Dr Jenny Vaughan OBE, Sir Andrew Davies 27:49

2M ago27:49

27:49

Matthew Bannister on an author, a campaigner, an Olympic medallist, a conductorBy BBC Radio 4

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Angela Hartnett: One of the UK's top chefs shares her recipe for success 57:55

3M ago57:55

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Angela Hartnett is a Michelin starred chef, restaurateur and podcast host. After studying for a history degree, she began working in a local pub before joining Gordon Ramsay at his first restaurant, Aubergine. She worked with Gordon for 17 years before deciding to go it alone. She now runs several restaurants of her own including the Michelin-starr…

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Rick Robertson: Always a Father 48:25

3M ago48:25

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Rick Robertson: Always a father Rick begins a series on God the Father by looking at how God has always been, and always will be, a father to each of us. Looking at John 1:1-14 and 1:18, he asks us to consider the following points: God has always been a father Jesus reveals the father Jesus is the only way to the father Rick also reminds us that Je…

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Terry Anderson, Trina Robbins, Lord Field, Ann Trevenen Jenkin 27:50

3M ago27:50

27:50

Matthew Bannister on The American journalist Terry Anderson who was held captive in Lebanon for almost seven years. In an emotional interview, his daughter Sulome tells us how she followed in his footsteps as she tried to connect with a father she met for the first time when she was seven years old. Lord Field who, the Labour MP Frank Field who cam…

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“I was born while my father was a hostage” 23:21

3M ago23:21

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Sulome Anderson first met her father – journalist Terry Anderson – at the American Embassy in Damascus. She was seven years old and he had just been released from nearly seven years as a hostage in Lebanon. She desperately wanted to build a relationship with him, even going so far as to become a war correspondent herself and tracking down and meeti…

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Caroline Lucas: Being Britain's first and only Green MP 1:00:45

3M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

In 2010 Caroline Lucas made history when she was elected as the MP for Brighton Pavilion, becoming the first Green Party candidate to enter Parliament. She has increased her majority at every election since and served as the Green leader twice. In her 14 years in Westminster, Caroline has used her platform to put environmental and equality issues o…

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CAP Sunday 47:21

3M ago47:21

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Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has been providing free professional debt help through local churches across the UK since 1996. In 2023, Jubilee opened a new CAP debt centre in our home at The Jubilee Centre in Wallasey. CAP works with people who are struggling with their finances. No matter how large or small the problem, it can help. CAP provide…

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Sir Paul Fox, Lynne Reid Banks, Joan Hills, Amnon Weinstein 27:49

3M ago27:49

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Matthew Bannister on: Sir Paul Fox, the respected TV executive who commissioned some of the best loved programmes of the 1960s and 70s. We have a tribute from his former colleague Sir David Attenborough. Lynne Reid Banks, the author best known for her novel “The L Shaped Room.” Joan Hills, the artist who played a key role in the art world of the 19…

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Bassem Youssef: Egypt's Jon Stewart on Palestine, the press and Piers Morgan 52:23

4M ago52:23

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In 2011 Bassem Youssef was a little-known heart surgeon in Cairo. A year later, he was hosting his own political satire TV show, Al-Bernameg, drawing in 30 million weekly viewers as he made fun of the Egyptian regime. Bassem's comedy was groundbreaking but it proved too controversial to remain on air. In 2014 he was forced to move to United States,…

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