Nick Yarris survived 22 years on death row for a crime he didn't commit. He'll take us through the circumstances that led to him being sentenced, his life inside from meeting Ted Bundy to the terrifying 'Gladiator Matches' and his accidental escape.  Hear how Nick eventually became the first prisoner death row prisoner to use DNA to prove his innocence.  This is an episode of Extraordinary Lives, where we speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives. Thanks to Nick for taking part! You can find out about him here: www.Nyarris.com https://www.instagram.com/nickyarris/

Warning: this episode contains content you may find distressing. Kate Elysia is a survivor of gang grooming. Kate was just 18 and at college in Telford when the sexual abuse started - and changed her life forever. In this episode she shares what followed after the first horrific attack, her attempts to report the abusers, developing PTSD, and finally finding ways to break away.  This is an episode of Extraordinary Lives, where we speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.

Former gangster Marvin Herbert talks us through his journey to becoming one of London's most notorious criminals. Marvin describes how he started his career in crime, how he was shot in the face twice by another member of the criminal underworld and what motivated him to turn his life around. Warning: this episode contains content you may find distressing. We speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor.  Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.

Shamsa Sharawe was born in Somalia, where she was subjected to female genital mutilation aged 6. Scared by this experience, Shamsa was then brought to the UK and navigated her life there, slowly realising what happened to her.  Trying to come to terms with it all, Shamsa went back to Somalia aged 17, but was forced into a marriage, which resulted in sexual and physical abuse.  Warning: this episode contains content you may find distressing.  We speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.

Paul Page is a former royal protection officer, who provided security to members of the Royal Family. He explains what the Royals were like and why Prince Andrew was the most difficult and unpleasant to deal with.  As well as this, Paul tells us how he became a corrupt cop during his years of service. This culminated in him being jailed for 6 years for running a £3m property investment scam to fund his gambling addiction. Warning: this episode contains content you may find distressing. We speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor.  Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.