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Jamie Theakston: How a Cancer Diagnosis Made Me Live Life to the Fullest

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In this episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall sits down with broadcaster Jamie Theakston to discuss his deeply personal cancer journey. Jamie opens up about the difficult moment he shared his diagnosis with his wife and sons and reflects on the impact of losing his mother and his father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

Through this honest conversation, Jamie reveals how these life challenges prompted him to embrace each day with greater purpose and presence. With courage and vulnerability, he shares the strength he’s found in family, love, and facing adversity head-on.

🎙️ Drop a comment: What part of Jamie’s story moved you the most?

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00:00 Intro
(00:01:09) Growing Up and Overcoming Shyness
(00:04:32) Becoming a Presenter: Jamie Theakston’s Journey
(00:17:07) Working with Zoe Ball and Live and Kicking Days
(00:20:56) Landing the Heart Breakfast Show
(00:21:59) Jamie on Meeting His Wife and Marriage
(00:25:48) Facing a Cancer Diagnosis: Jamie’s Story
(00:36:50) Surgery, Survival Rates, and Cancer Screenings
(00:41:32) Jamie on the Possibility of Losing His Voice
(00:44:47) Recovery and Planning for the Future
(00:55:40) How Cancer Changed Jamie’s Appreciation for Life
(00:59:47) Jamie on Losing His Mum
(01:05:34) Jamie on Family and His Dad’s Dementia
(01:16:10) The Future and Shifting Perspective
(01:22:47) Radio Wife Amanda Holden
(01:25:10) Davina's Takeaways

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In this episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall sits down with broadcaster Jamie Theakston to discuss his deeply personal cancer journey. Jamie opens up about the difficult moment he shared his diagnosis with his wife and sons and reflects on the impact of losing his mother and his father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

Through this honest conversation, Jamie reveals how these life challenges prompted him to embrace each day with greater purpose and presence. With courage and vulnerability, he shares the strength he’s found in family, love, and facing adversity head-on.

🎙️ Drop a comment: What part of Jamie’s story moved you the most?

www.instagram.com/beginagain

https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod

00:00 Intro
(00:01:09) Growing Up and Overcoming Shyness
(00:04:32) Becoming a Presenter: Jamie Theakston’s Journey
(00:17:07) Working with Zoe Ball and Live and Kicking Days
(00:20:56) Landing the Heart Breakfast Show
(00:21:59) Jamie on Meeting His Wife and Marriage
(00:25:48) Facing a Cancer Diagnosis: Jamie’s Story
(00:36:50) Surgery, Survival Rates, and Cancer Screenings
(00:41:32) Jamie on the Possibility of Losing His Voice
(00:44:47) Recovery and Planning for the Future
(00:55:40) How Cancer Changed Jamie’s Appreciation for Life
(00:59:47) Jamie on Losing His Mum
(01:05:34) Jamie on Family and His Dad’s Dementia
(01:16:10) The Future and Shifting Perspective
(01:22:47) Radio Wife Amanda Holden
(01:25:10) Davina's Takeaways

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