Episodes

  • S4 Ep5: Luke Ensor

    S4 Ep5: Luke Ensor
    Feb 9 2022
    Luke is 25 and a huge Manchester United fan. He is in paid employment, goes to college, and loves watching the soaps on TV. Last year, he fell head over heels in love with his girlfriend Emily, and tells Richard about his hopes for wedding bells in the future.   
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    16 mins
  • S4 Ep4: Steph and Chris McCann

    S4 Ep4: Steph and Chris McCann
    Feb 9 2022
    Siblings Steph and Chris live in Northern Ireland and describe each other as best friends. They talk to Richard about growing up, living together during the Coronavirus pandemic, and how Steph has helped Chris get through some dark times. They also discuss Steph’s hobby of tag rugby, child minding job, and her love of posh dinners, hotel stays and cocktails. 
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    26 mins
  • S4 Ep3: Tommy Jessop

    S4 Ep3: Tommy Jessop
    Feb 9 2022
    Tommy Jessop is acting royalty. He stole the show at the National Television Awards show in September by dancing live on stage, and gave a star performance as Terry Boyle in the BBC's hugely popular series 'Line of Duty'. In this episode, Tommy talks to Richard about his amazing career to date, his thoughts on diversity in the arts, and his personal ambition to become the next James Bond.
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    23 mins
  • S4 Ep2: Clare and Tash

    S4 Ep2: Clare and Tash
    Feb 9 2022
    Tash and Clare live together in a supported living setting and have been best friends for more than 20 years. In this episode, they speak to Richard about their jobs, busy fitness schedules, friendship, and their shared love of foot spas, cake and Champagne. It’s a laugh a minute with these two… 
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    21 mins
  • S4 Ep1: Ann Cleeves, interviewed by Dr Sarah Gordy MBE

    S4 Ep1: Ann Cleeves, interviewed by Dr Sarah Gordy MBE
    Feb 9 2022
    Ann Cleeves is an award-winning crime writer whose books have been brought to life on the television. Her novels were dramatised as the TV detective series Vera, in which actor Daniel Laurie, who has Down's syndrome, played character Adam Beecher. The BBC also adapted her Shetland series into a popular drama, and now her book The Long Call, has just been aired on ITV. In it, actor Sarah Gordy plays one of the main characters. So in this special podcast, we’ve handed the mic over to Sarah to interview Ann herself. They chat about Ann’s career, inspiration, and some very interesting jobs she’s done in the past. 
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    19 mins
  • S3 Ep5: James Ducarreaux

    S3 Ep5: James Ducarreaux
    Mar 19 2021
    James Ducarreaux lives life to the full. He’s an avid Bournemouth FC supporter and loves nothing more than a beer and a laugh with the lads. He works at Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and appeared on TV’s ‘The Undateables’ back in 2018. He didn’t find love then, but he has some very exciting news on the romance front now.  
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    16 mins
  • S3 Ep4: Claire Harris and Abigail Clay

    S3 Ep4: Claire Harris and Abigail Clay
    Mar 18 2021
    Claire Harris and Abigail Clay are sisters who both love acting. They previously made a film together called possABILITY about finding employment for people who have Down’s syndrome. Claire is also a keen swimmer and football player, and Abigail has recently started a drama group called Shakespeare 21 for adults who have Down's syndrome. The siblings discuss what they’ve been up to during lockdown and their plans for the future. 
    Watch possABILITY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2GTHbmKlBU  
    Read more about Shakespeare 21: http://www.abigailclay.com/shakespeare-21.html
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    23 mins
  • S3 Ep3: Christopher Davies

    S3 Ep3: Christopher Davies
    Mar 18 2021
    Christopher Davies is an exceptional man and absolute gentleman. He talks openly about the loss of a close friend, the death of his beloved father, and his recent experience of Covid-19. The 45-year-old lives independently and loves swimming, snooker and script writing.
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    16 mins