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Pride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesPoBcast with Hughie Higginson and Freddie XaviHughie was diagnosed aged 10 with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2020. Hughie, started fundraising for Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and best friend Freddie joined in when Hughie was too ill. They won our 'Fundraiser of the Year' award in 2021 after being surprised with it from Ant and Dec. They are now running 1km around 100 football grounds fundraising for every oncology ward in the UK.2024-02-0236 minPride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesPoBcast with Freya HarrisWe caught up with Freya a month on since the awards to find out what she thought of them, and if her dog, Echo, has adjusted to the fame!2023-11-1745 minPride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesPoBcast with Marie BentonJoin us to hear all about her journey of 'The Choir With No Name' and what the Pride of Britain Awards were like for Marie Benton, one month on.2023-11-1747 minPride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesPoBcast with Tskenya-Sarah FrazerMeet Tskenya-Sarah Frazer, our 2023 Prince's Trust winner. She is now a businesswoman, author and community leader who overcame a series of challenges to support her community and inspire young people. We are catching up with her to see what the awards meant to her and what her plans are for the future...2023-11-021h 04Pride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesPoBcast with Ravi AdelekanIt's time for the next episode of PoBcast, this time with 2023 Pride of Britain Award winner, Ravi Adelekan.Hear what he's been up to and what his future plans are, just one week after winning the award.2023-10-1938 minPride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesPoBcast with Michelle DornellyMichelle Dornelly, a selfless mum-of-four won the TSB Community Hero award last year, and works tirelessly to feed and support families in her community.2023-10-051h 00Pride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesPoBcast with Hassan AlkhawamThis week, we are joined by Hassan Alkhawam who fled war-torn Syria and now uses his experiences to help others arriving in Britain from trouble spots around the world.He won the 'Prince's Trust Young Achiever' Award in 2021, and we can't wait to hear what he's been up to since!2023-09-2145 minPride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesPoBcast with 3 Dads WalkingAfter enduring the most heartbreaking loss imaginable, Andy Airey, Mike Palmer, and Tim Owen, forged a close bond when they met through the suicide prevention charity, PapyrusThe trio came up with the idea of a sponsored walk between their homes in Cumbria, Greater Manchester and Norfolk to raise funds for Papyrus, and awareness of suicide in young people.It's been nearly a year since they won their Pride of Britain Award for 'Special Recognition' and we want to hear what they've been up to a year later.2023-09-211h 35Pride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesPoBcast with Max Woosey (the Boy in the Tent)Max won our 'Spirit of Adventure' award in 2021, and we will be chatting about his memories of the awards, how it changed his life, and what he's gone on to achieve since, and to find out if he's still in the tent!2023-09-0744 minPride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesPoBcast with Cecilia AdamouMeet Cecilia Adamou, who won the hearts of the nation as one of our Children of Courage in 2014, will be chatting about her memories of the awards, including a boyband surprise moment, how it changed her life, and what she’s gone on to achieve since.Cecilia is a truly inspirational young woman and we can’t wait to sit down with her and find out what she’s been up to since we last met her.2023-09-0450 min
Pride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesChristine Lampard - my old fashioned romance with Frank and why i'm an anxious mum Ep12TV’s Christine Lampard reveals all about her old-fashioned romance with husband, Frank - after meeting at the Pride of Britain awards - while winner Karen Johnson explains how she faced the tragic loss of her two boys.2022-07-211h 09
Pride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesPeter Andre - Defying the Odds - overcoming life’s big challenges Ep11Superstar Peter Andre opens up about the mental health breakdown that shaped his life - and Carol Vorderman speaks to one of our bravest ever young winners,2022-07-1452 min
Pride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesJsky - Out and Proud Ep10Celebrating 50 years since the first Pride march, Carol Vorderman meets irrepressible DJ and presenter Jsky and TSB's Emma Springham, and force of nature Luchia Fitzgerald tells incredible stories from half a century on the front line in the fight for equality.2022-07-071h 20
Pride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesMax George - Finding Joy Ep9The Wanted’s Max George on mental health challenges and his emotional year - and Carol Vorderman meets the parents of Britain’s youngest ever organ donor2022-06-3045 min
Pride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesRob Rinder - Reaching Out EP8Rob Rinder on his emotional mercy dash to Ukraine, and Carol Vorderman meets Britain's most amazing gran for a feelgood chat that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.2022-06-2356 min
Pride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesBez - Big Choices, Second Chances - The Power of Positive Thinking Ep7Gogglebox star and Happy Mondays icon Bez on his wild years and fresh starts, and Carol Vorderman gets a gripping first hand account of how you go from a US top-security jail to rubbing shoulders with the future king.2022-06-1645 min
Pride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesBen Shephard - Young Guns Ep6Ben Shephard reveals some of his favourite TV moments for the first time, and Carol Vorderman finds out how it feels to be surprised by Ant and Dec and KSI.2022-06-0938 min
Pride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesBear Grylls - Lifesavers Ep 5Bear Grylls on how to survive when death is staring you in the face, and Carol Vorderman relives one of Pride of Britain's most incredible lifesaving rescues.2022-06-0252 min
Pride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesLiving Life with Purpose with Nikki Christou - Ep4TikTok star Nikki Christou takes Carol Vorderman on a rollercoaster journey through her unbelievable life, and reveals the secrets behind her triumph over adversity.2022-05-2629 min
Pride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesStronger Together with Kym Marsh - E3Kym Marsh reveals who really inspires her, and Carol Vorderman is joined by Hillsborough campaigner Margaret Aspinall for a heart-rending chat about love, loss and never giving up.2022-05-181h 06
Pride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesReach for the Stars with Oti MabuseStrictly star Oti Mabuse on her "insane love" for Holly Willoughby, TV success and dealing with racism, plus Carol Vorderman meets one of Pride of Britain's most memorable young winners ever.2022-05-1239 min
Pride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesExtraordinary People with Katie Piper - E1Inspirational presenter Kate Piper reveals the make or break moments that shaped her extraordinary life, plus what really happened when Carol Vorderman went camping with a gang of Pride of Britain heroes.2022-05-0546 min
Pride of Britain - Life Changing StoriesWelcome to the Official Pride of Britain Podcast!Welcome! Join me, Carol Vorderman for inspiring and emotional real-life stories from the team behind TV’s hugely successful Pride of Britain awards - with some famous friends and familiar faces dropping in too!2022-03-2200 min