Dr Nicola Fox on the tragedy that changed her life
After completing her PhD, Dr Fox took up a post-doctoral fellowship at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Centre in Maryland. In 2010, she became the project scientist for the Parker Solar Probe, humanity’s first mission to a star.Shortly after she began working on the Parker Solar Probe project, she was away on work business when her husband died suddenly, leaving their very young children home alone. She told Lauren about that fateful day.You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.
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George Michael on his accidental start in music
As a singer and songwriter, George sold more than 100 million records, won two Grammy awards and notched up countless number one hits.He told Kirsty about how an accident played a pivotal role in his love for music.You can listen to the full interview on BBC Sounds.
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Davina McCall on addiction
Davina is best known as the host of popular TV shows such as Big Brother, Long Lost Family and Streetmate.She spoke to Kirsty about how she struggled with drugs in her teenage years.You can find the full episode on BBC Sounds.
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Ade Adepitan on his first day at school
Before his career in broadcasting, Ade was an international wheelchair basketball player who won a gold medal at the 2005 Paralympic World Cup.He spoke to Kirsty about a fashion faux pas he made on his first day at school.You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.
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Ruth Jones on her start in acting
Ruth is perhaps best known as Nessa from Gavin and Stacey, the show she co-created with James Corden.She told Lauren about her early career struggles and how she got her foot on the acting ladder.You can listen to the full interview on BBC Sounds.
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