Kirsty Young asks fascinating people what advice they would give their younger self. Authors, artists, actors and film-makers are among those revisiting the moments that made them.
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Introducing... Rylan: How to Be in Love - featuring Philippa Perry
Does ‘The One’ exist? How does our childhood impact our romantic relationships? Rylan and psychotherapist Philippa Perry take a deep dive into what could be holding us back from fi…
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Introducing... This Cultural Life: Cynthia Erivo
Born and raised in south London, Cynthia Erivo made her name with musical theatre in London, starring in shows including The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg and Sister Act. In 2015 she beca…
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24. Adam Buxton
Kirsty Young asks podcaster Adam Buxton what advice he would give his younger self. Buxton rose to prominence in partnership with Joe Cornish, first on TV with The Adam and Joe Sho…
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23. Tanni Grey-Thompson
Kirsty Young asks Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson what advice she would give her younger self.With 11 Paralympic gold medals and six London Marathon victories, Grey-Thompson…
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22. Chiwetel Ejiofor
Kirsty Young asks BAFTA-winning actor Chiwetel Ejiofor what advice he would give his younger self.Known for his iconic performances in 12 Years a Slave and the Marvel Cinematic Uni…
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21. Sara Pascoe
Kirsty Young asks the comedian Sara Pascoe what advice she would give her younger self.Pascoe found fame soon after moving from acting to stand up comedy in 2007. She has since pac…
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20. Pete Doherty
Kirsty Young asks the rock star Pete Doherty what advice he would give his younger self.Doherty became famous in the 2000s with The Libertines, the band he formed and fronted along…
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19. Nigel Slater at Christmas
Kirsty Young asks food writer Nigel Slater what advice he would give his younger self.Nigel Slater began his career working in kitchens across the UK before becoming a food writer,…
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Young Again is back
Kirsty Young is back with more fascinating guests.
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18. Malcolm Gladwell
Kirsty Young asks the writer and podcaster Malcolm Gladwell what advice he would give his younger self.Gladwell's writing, in books such as The Tipping Point and Outliers, successf…
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17. Irvine Welsh
Kirsty Young asks the author Irvine Welsh what advice he would give his younger self.Welsh became a literary sensation when his first novel, Trainspotting, was published in 1993. T…
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16. Gloria Steinem
Kirsty Young asks the activist and writer Gloria Steinem what advice she would give her younger self.Through the last seven decades, Steinem has been a singular voice and influenti…
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15. Miranda Hart
Kirsty Young asks comedian and actor Miranda Hart what advice she would give her younger self.A decade ago Hart was starring in her own hit BBC sitcom, Miranda, and selling out sta…
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14. Gabor Maté
Kirsty Young asks physician Gabor Maté what advice he would give his younger self.Maté was born to Jewish parents in terrible circumstances in Hungary in 1943. His grandparents wer…
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13. Minnie Driver
Kirsty Young asks actor Minnie Driver what advice she would give her younger self.Driver has fashioned a 30-year career in the entertainment industry since becoming a Hollywood sta…
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Introducing a new series of Young Again
Kirsty Young asks fascinating people what advice they would give their younger self.
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Introducing Communicating with Ros Atkins
Ros Atkins introduces his new podcast from BBC Radio 4 - Communicating with Ros Atkins - in which he talks to some of the best communicators about how they do it. Each episode prov…
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Introducing Dear Daughter
Namulanta Kombo and parents build a “handbook to life”. Sharing your parenting advice, personal stories, and letters to your daughters. What will you tell your children?
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12. Philip Pullman
Kirsty Young talks to the author Philip Pullman about what he’s learned from his life so far. Pullman is the acclaimed novelist behind global bestsellers like His Dark Materials. H…
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11. Mel B
Kirsty Young talks to the pop star Melanie Brown about what she’s learned from her life so far. Mel B is the girl from Leeds who became a global superstar with the Spice Girls. Gla…