Best Rob Blackburne Podcasts (2025)

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Christiane Amanpour: From Global Crises to Personal Truths 50:01

5m ago50:01

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From the war zones of Bosnia to the frontlines of Gaza, Christiane Amanpour has reported from the epicentres of global upheaval for over three decades. Her commitment to being “truthful, not neutral” made her one of the most respected correspondents of her generation and a sharp, unwavering voice in the age of misinformation. In this episode of Ful…

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Laura Bates: Misogyny, Machine Learning and The Manosphere 1:04:12

4d ago1:04:12

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From founding the Everyday Sexism Project to unpicking how AI is entrenching misogyny, Laura Bates has become one of the UK’s most unflinching feminist voices. In this episode of Full Disclosure, she joins James O’Brien to explore how one devastating week in her early twenties sparked a lifetime of activism- and why storytelling, statistics, and sc…

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Introducing... Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files 39:29

12d ago39:29

39:29

There was once hope in the Middle East, but does it now feel further away than ever? In this first episode, unparalleled insight into groundbreaking peace deals left dangling, a recent covert negotiation effort in the West Bank, revealed for the first time… and what it's like having Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat hang up on you live on air. As Pr…

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Christian O’Connell: I had everything I ever wanted, and I was falling apart 1:03:45

11d ago1:03:45

1:03:45

From dominating the UK airwaves to starting over on the other side of the world, Christian O’Connell is a broadcaster and writer who has built a career out of connection, candour, and comedy. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with Christian to trace the path from his childhood in Hampshire to becoming one of the UK’s most …

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Brian Conley: “I made everyone laugh, that was my defence mechanism.” 1:10:00

23d ago1:10:00

1:10:00

From the world of variety to the West End stage, Brian Conley has built a career around his infectious energy, unique humour, and remarkable talent. In this episode of Full Disclosure, Brian opens up about his journey, from growing up in a working-class family to finding solace and confidence in showbiz. He reflects on the highs of performing with …

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Kenneth Roth: Tyrants Trust Sycophants, I Challenge Them with the Truth 1:05:04

1M ago1:05:04

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Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Rights Watch, has spent over three decades at the forefront of the global human rights movement, challenging abusive governments and fighting for justice. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with Kenneth to discuss his extraordinary career, from his early years learning his fa…

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Ash Atalla: The Office, The IT Crowd, and the Unlikely Road to Comedy Success 1:01:12

1M ago1:01:12

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Ash Atalla, the creative mind behind some of the most beloved British comedies, sits down with James O'Brien to explore his incredible journey from a challenging childhood in Northern Ireland to becoming a powerhouse producer in television. From The Office to The IT Crowd, Big Boys and more, Ash shares the pivotal moments that shaped his career, in…

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Steven Frayne: I Had To Kill Dynamo To Be Steven 1:08:14

1M ago1:08:14

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Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo, takes us on an extraordinary journey from the tough streets of Bradford to becoming one of the world’s most celebrated magicians. In this revealing episode of Full Disclosure, Steven opens up about his transformative life experiences- growing up in a single-parent household, dealing with adversity, and findi…

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#72 - How to Scale a Construction Company with Ian Lambert | Paul Mort Talks Sh*t Podcast 52:53

1M ago52:53

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How do you scale a construction company WITHOUT burning out, f*cking up your margins, or ending up back on the tools? In this episode, I sit down with my client Ian Lambert, a builder who decided he was DONE being “just another tradesman”… and instead built a serious business. We break down exactly how the coaching in Alliance helped Ian: ✅ Go from…

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Carol Vorderman LIVE! Numbers, Politics, and Finding Her Voice 1:12:10

2M ago1:12:10

1:12:10

Carol Vorderman is best known as the queen of Countdown, but there’s far more to her than just numbers. From growing up in a single-parent household to becoming one of the most recognisable women in British television, her journey has been anything but ordinary. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien explores Carol’s path from excelling …

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Jon Ronson: “It's good training for a journalist, being bullied at school.” 57:57

2M ago57:57

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From investigating the minds of psychopaths to examining the impact of public shaming in the digital age, Jon Ronson is a journalist and author who has built a career exploring stories that reveal the complexities of human nature. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with Jon to unpack the experiences that shaped his unique o…

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David Harewood: "I was not 'black' enough, I didn't know where I fit in" 1:02:32

2M ago1:02:32

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David Harewood is one of Britain's finest actors, but fame found him late in life after he was cast as CIA Director David Estes in smash-hit show Homeland. In this fascinating episode of Full Disclosure, join James O'Brien as he takes a tour around David's life, from his early childhood, racist abuse from theatre reviewers, his psychosis diagnosis …

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My Seasons Petering Out 5:02

2M ago5:02

5:02

How do you find excitement again when you’re seasons petering out? Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfootball.com Follow me on Instagram @eliteinnerperformance…

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Football is Constant Chaos 5:20

2M ago5:20

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Football and life will not go the way you want it too, it’s about how you roll with the punches. Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfootball.com Follow me on Instagram @eli…

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The Courage To Be Coached 30:35

2M ago30:35

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On this longer episode today I have the legend that is sports psychologist supreme Keval Patel and we talk about the power of being coached. Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confiden…

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From Surviving to Thriving 12:58

2M ago12:58

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The journey I want to take you on as a pro, this is how I take you from football being a prison to football being fun again. Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfootball.com…

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Response or Reaction (It’s Match Day) 7:59

2M ago7:59

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Jen said to me, are you losing your head? I said no I’m good! You won’t believe what happened to me! Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfootball.com Follow me on Instagram …

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Selective Amnesia 5:36

2M ago5:36

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Great players have the ability to do this, do you? Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfootball.com Follow me on Instagram @eliteinnerperformance…

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Alistair McGowan: My friends laughed when I said I was doing comedy 1:07:48

2M ago1:07:48

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Alistair McGowan is a man of many talents, as well as being one of the UKs most beloved impressionists. From award winning performances on the West End Stage, sell-out pianist shows and dominating the 90s and 00s sketch TV scene, he is a man that never disappoints to entertain. In this episode, James O'Brien goes back in time to Alistair's school d…

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Judgement Or Feedback 7:49

2M ago7:49

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Do you have an elite mentality? If you do, you’ll do this… Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfootball.com Follow me on Instagram @eliteinnerperformance…

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Mentality of The Elites 7:49

2M ago7:49

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Do you go into judgement or feedback? Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfootball.com Follow me on Instagram @eliteinnerperformance…

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Stop Fighting The Current 6:55

3M ago6:55

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You’re flapping around trying to survive! This is not what you want to do, what you need to do is this… Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfootball.com Follow me on Instagr…

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Building Confidence From Failure 7:50

3M ago7:50

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You need confidence right? Actually we need courage first… Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfootball.com Follow me on Instagram @eliteinnerperformance…

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My cousin got put in prison for 10 years 😱 8:02

3M ago8:02

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What prison have you put yourself in? Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfootball.com Follow me on Instagram @eliteinnerperformance…

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The Top 5 Mistakes Parents Make In Their Football Journey 1:42:50

3M ago1:42:50

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In this episode, Luke, Martin, and Rob dive deep into the parent-child dynamic in sports, exploring how post-game conversations, expectations, and communication shape young athletes' experiences. 🔥 Topics covered: 🚗 The "Car Ride Home" Dilemma – How post-game conversations can impact a child’s confidence and love for the game. 🧠 Managing Expectatio…

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KT Tunstall: “I lost my hearing, it didn’t come back.” 58:51

3M ago58:51

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From busking on the streets to topping the charts, KT Tunstall has carved a career defined by resilience, reinvention, and raw talent. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien dives into KT’s journey from growing up in Scotland in a family with no musical background, to discovering her biological father’s Irish singing roots, and ultimatel…

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Matt Forde: Doctors said I would never walk again 1:07:55

3M ago1:07:55

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Matt Forde is an eternal optimist. From growing up on a council estate to a single mother on benefits, to playing sold out nights at the London Palladium, he's a comedian and broadcaster with a very different story to most. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien takes a tour of Matt's formative years from the industrial city of Nottingha…

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Zoe Lyons: My mum screamed about me..."I can't cope anymore" 1:01:58

3M ago1:01:58

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Zoe Lyons is a comedian that has graced our screens for over two decades, being a regular panelist on Mock the Week as well as numerous appearances on Have I Got News For You and Live at the Apollo. She grew up in rural Ireland, with a peripatetic childhood that would see her move to England, America and Scotland all by the time she reached 10-year…

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Dr. Rangan Chatterjee: This breathing exercise will save your life! 59:59

3M ago59:59

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Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is a British physician, author, television presenter, and podcaster, known for his alternative approaches to health and wellbeing, aiming to find the root cause of disease rather than simply treating symptoms. During this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with Dr. Chatterjee to find out how his childhood shap…

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Full Disclosure is taking a short break, but we will be back! 2:01

5M ago2:01

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Full Disclosure is taking a short break over Christmas but don't worry, we'll be back at the end of January with a line up of exceptional guests. If you can't wait until then, why not catch up on some of the episodes you might have missed. It's been a vintage year with incredible guests including Rob Brydon, Sir David Jason, Sally Lindsay and lots …

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Best of... Full Disclosure 2024 50:10

5M ago50:10

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As we take short break for Christmas – here's a selection of some of our favourite conversations from 2024. Full Disclosure will be back in the new year with more brilliant guests. In the meantime, why not listen back to your favourite episodes or catch up on the ones you might have missed. You can find them all on Global Player or wherever you get…

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Rob Brydon: Rejection, manifesting success & meeting Steve Coogan 1:05:06

5M ago1:05:06

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Rob Brydon has done pretty much everything you can. From radio DJ & Voice over artists, hosting one of the UKs most loved panel shows to being the star of Gavin & Stacey and acting alongside Margot Robbie in smash-hit Barbie. Rob is a comic that has never lacked ambition, but his success came later in life, during one of his darkest personal moment…

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Shaun Keaveny: "I have self-doubt and massive amounts of imposter syndrome" 1:03:53

5M ago1:03:53

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Shaun Keaveny is one of the UKs most beloved broadcasters, having spent 11 years presenting one of the countries biggest music breakfast radio shows. His journey began upon leaving college, where he knew he wanted to work in a creative industry with a passion for writing skits, listening to the radio and playing music. Shaun soon got his first brea…

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Black Box Thinking 5:30

6M ago5:30

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This will separate you from 99% of the competition. Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfootball.com Follow me on Instagram @eliteinnerperformance…

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It’s Match Day (3 Words) 5:23

6M ago5:23

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Your match day talk, can you pull it back when others can’t? Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfootball.com Follow me on Instagram @eliteinnerperformance…

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Alex James: 'Modern Life is Rubbish' was our last chance at success 55:52

6M ago55:52

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Alex James is the bass player in one of Britain's biggest bands, Blur. With millions of record sales and 2 sold-out nights at Wembley in 2023, he sits down with James O'Brien to discuss his early childhood, the emergence of Blur, cheese making and his brilliant new book 'Over the Rainbow'. With a self-confessed short attention span, Alex failed his…

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What If You Played Like You Were 30 5:45

6M ago5:45

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I was listening to talkSPORT this morning and the presenter said he played like a kid in the playground, what’s stopping you from doing that? Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confide…

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Can You Trust Anyone In Football? 8:15

6M ago8:15

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Have you got trust and someone you can talk to in your club? Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfootball.com Follow me on Instagram @eliteinnerperformance…

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Dealing With Nerves 7:36

6M ago7:36

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If I offered you a pill to take the nerves away, would you take it? Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfootball.com Follow me on Instagram @eliteinnerperformance…

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I’ve Been Diagnosed With ADHD 8:46

6M ago8:46

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Why is this important for you to know? Here’s why… Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfootball.com Follow me on Instagram @eliteinnerperformance…

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Baroness Lola Young: From foster care to the House of Lords 57:52

6M ago57:52

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"As I grew up, I realised I had to look after myself because no one else was going to do it for me." Baroness Lola Young of Hornsey joined the House of Lords in 2004, becoming one of its first Black female members. But from the age of eight weeks old to eighteen years old, she moved between foster care placements and care homes in north London. In …

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Dan Snow: I'd die if my kids said they wanted to be broadcasters 1:01:49

6M ago1:01:49

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Dan Snow makes history exciting. Whether it’s through his award-winning documentaries, bestselling books, or popular podcast History Hit, he has a gift for bringing the past to life and showing us why it still matters today. Coming from a family of celebrated journalists—his father is broadcaster Peter Snow and his mother is Canadian journalist Ann…

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Rupert Everett: “I stuck out like a sore thumb in Hollywood" 56:11

6M ago56:11

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For thirty-six year, James has been chasing this interview and now, he's finally secured it. Actor, writer and director Rupert Everett joins him to talk about the highs and lows of his extraordinary 40-year career in show business. Rupert discovered performing when he was a young boy and got a thrill from showing off in school plays at Ampleforth C…

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James Rebanks: The shepherd who tells the stories of ordinary, extraordinary people 58:59

7M ago58:59

58:59

Growing up on a Lake District farm that had been in his family for centuries, James Rebanks always knew his place in the world. School wasn't for him - he felt his teachers looked down on farming and his grandparents worried education might lure him away from the land. By the age of 15, he had left school with just two O-Levels to work full-time on…

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Hanif Kureishi: A freak accident left me paralysed - and it broke me 59:13

7M ago59:13

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"I really need a future. What happened to me is so dark and so depressing that I've got to believe in something." On Boxing Day 2022, Hanif Kureishi's life changed forever. The acclaimed novelist and playwright had a fall that left him paralysed, a single, shattering moment that split his life in two. In this episode, Hanif tells James about the li…

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Michel Roux: Cooking for presidents, kitchen battles and continuing the family legacy 57:41

7M ago57:41

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One of Britain’s most celebrated French chefs, Michel Roux Jr is restaurant royalty. Born into the legendary Roux family, his father and uncle, Albert and Michel Roux Snr founded Le Gavroche, the first British restaurant to earn three Michelin stars. Determined to follow in their footsteps, Michel left school at 16 to begin a pastry apprenticeship …

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#71 Kim Raine - ADHD Lessons & How To Use ADHD as a Superpower 1:28:27

7M ago1:28:27

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Sir David Jason: "I’m addicted to an audience" 1:04:47

7M ago1:04:47

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"I wasn’t driven by being famous, I was driven by being successful. I wanted to be recognised by my peers, people who I considered ‘posh actors’”. Award-winning actor and bestselling author, Sir David White, is better known by his stage name David Jason. His career has spanned over 50 years, and is best known for his iconic roles Del Boy in Only Fo…

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William Dalrymple: A life shaped by history 1:01:57

7M ago1:01:57

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"I'm that lucky guy who found his hobby and was able to turn it into a job." William Dalrymple is a multi-award winning and bestselling historian. Growing up on the Dalrymple family estate in North Berwick, with an almost Edwardian childhood, William was sent off to Ampleforth College at just eight years old. It was there that his passion for histo…

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Stop Comparing Your Journey To Others 10:17

8M ago10:17

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You’re on your own journey, you’re exactly where you need to be! Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfootball.com Follow me on Instagram @eliteinnerperformance…

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