Jess Phillips MP has always been a prolific letter writer and knows more than most the power of putting words to paper. In the middle of a pandemic that was claiming the lives of so many of her constituents and their loved ones, Jess was inspired to write her husband and children a letter telling them how much she loved them.So in Yours Sincerely, Jess is giving her guests a chance to celebrate three people that mean the world to them.Someone they love… someone who’s no longer around … and someone who doesn’t realise how significant a role they’...
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5 min
Letterbox: Dads feeling proud with Russell Kane
To celebrate Father’s Day this Sunday 18 June, we’re talking about Dad’s with comedian Russell Kane and how they show you they’re proud.In this clip, Jess and Russell talk about gr…
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45 min
Freddy McConnell
“Sometimes as a trans person... you feel like you’re too much”.In this new episode, writer and journalist Freddy McConnell speaks to Jess Phillips about his life as a queer, transg…
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6 min
Letterbox: Being true to yourself with Sally Wainwright
Happy Pride month!In this letterbox episode, Jess and Happy Valley creator and TV writer Sally Wainwright celebrate Anne Lister, an 18th century lesbian diarist.Sally tells Jess wh…
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35 min
Evie Pickerill
“Tell your friends you love them because... you just never know what's around the corner”.In this new episode, CBeebies and CBBC presenter, singer and performer Evie Pickerill talk…
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11 min
Letterbox: The fear of speaking out with Jessie Cave
"I feel so angry I was allowed to be treated like that".In this letterbox episode, writer, illustrator and comedian Jessie Cave chats to Jess Phillips about her traumatic industry…
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53 min
Louise Minchin
What would you do for your kid?In this new episode, broadcaster, journalist and author Louise Minchin chats to Jess about running the London Marathon with her daughter Mia and how…
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6 min
Letterbox: Dealing with dying with Cariad Lloyd
Talking about losing a loved one is a difficult conversation, but one we will all experience in our life time.In this letterbox episode, comedian Cariad Lloyd and Jess talk about d…
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48 min
Ben West
Ben West is a mental health campaigner who survived an unimaginable loss.In 2018, he lost his older brother Sam to suicide and in this special episode to mark Mental Health Awarene…
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7 min
Grateful for Grandparents with Sophie Carrigill
Sophie Carrigill is a two time Paralympian, a GB wheelchair basketball player and a World and European silver medalist.In this letterbox episode, Sophie tells Jess about her gratit…
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44 min
Sally Wainwright
Calling all Happy Valley fans!In this new and emotional episode, Jess sits down with Sally Wainwright - the writer and creator of the iconic drama, as well as of many more successf…
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7 min
Letterbox: Escaping abusive relationships with Malin Andersson
"Why don't people in abusive relationships just leave?"That's the question Jess Phillips gets asked on a regular basis.In this letterbox episode, Jess and Malin explain the difficu…
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54 min
Jessie Cave
Have you ever had your hope "stamped out" by someone in your life?In this week's episode, Jess Phillips chats to Jessie Cave about the letter she would write to the director who tr…
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7 min
Letterbox: Talking about trauma with Holly Bourne
If you've survived a traumatic experience, you'll know the feelings of grief and exhaustion it can carry.In this letterbox episode, author Holly Bourne talks to Jess about the trau…
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43 min
Sophie Carrigill
If you have suffered a trauma, you'll know that recovery can be a long process.In this episode, Paralympian and British Wheelchair basketball player Sophie Carrigill tells Jess Phi…
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4 min
Finding Your People with Glyn Fussell
Glyn Fussell is an author, activist and LGBTQ+ icon and is behind some of London's biggest club nights.He is the the co-founder of East Creative, Mighty Hoopla and Sink The Pink.In…
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51 min
Lisa Nandy
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5 min
Letterbox: Connecting with older generations with Paul Brand
In this letterbox episode, Jess speaks to journalist Paul Brand about the friendship he found with Miriam Hobbs; a woman he met when she was 88 years-old.They speak about kindness,…
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41 min
Kit De Waal
Can you imagine growing up without celebrations?For author and screenwriter Kit De Waal this was the norm, after her mother decided to become a Jehovah's witness.In this episode, K…
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4 min
Letterbox: Overcoming victimisation with Zara McDermott
When Zara McDermott was 14 years-old and at school, she was a victim of revenge porn and says she was 'punished' as a result. In this letterbox episode, Zara tells Jess about the s…
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54 min
Elizabeth Day
TW: Infertility, IVF & pregnancy lossDo you have a friend in your life that you connected with immediately?For journalist Elizabeth Day, it was her friend Emma and in this episode,…