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The Battle of Versailles: Catwalk clash of American and French fashion 10:13

7M ago10:13

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In 1973, a fashion show was held in France which became known as the Battle of Versailles, a duel between designs from modern America and the capital of couture, Paris. Five American designers, including Oscar de la Renta and Halston, were invited to show their work alongside five of France’s biggest names, including Yves Saint Laurent and Hubert d…

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How Rosa Parks took a stand against racism 9:12

7M ago9:12

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Rosa Parks was brought up in Alabama during the Jim Crow era, when state laws enforced segregation in practically all aspects of daily life. Public schools, water fountains, trains and buses all had to have separate facilities for white people and black people. As a passionate civil rights activist, Rosa was determined to change this. In December 1…

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Lucha Reyes: Peruvian music star 10:00

7M ago10:00

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Lucha Reyes was one of Peru’s greatest singers. She was born into poverty in 1936 and fought terrible health problems and racism throughout her life. But it didn’t stop her becoming a star of Peruvian Creole music - a fusion of waltzes, Andean and Afro-Peruvian styles. In the early 1970s she recorded hits including Regresa and Tu Voz. One of the fe…

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A Young Mother Saved from Death by Stoning 10:00

7M ago10:00

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In March 2002, a young Nigerian Muslim woman was sentenced to death by stoning for adultery and conceiving a child out of wedlock. Amina Lawal’s case attracted huge international attention and highlighted divisions between the Christian and Muslim regions in the country. Hauwa Ibrahim, one of the first female lawyers from northern Nigeria, defended…

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Queen of the 'fro 9:54

7M ago9:54

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In May 1986, 16-year-old Charlotte Mensah went to work in the UK’s first luxury Afro-Caribbean hair salon, Splinters. In London’s glamorous Mayfair, Splinters had earned a world-class reputation and hosted the likes of Diana Ross. Charlotte says it looked more like a five-star hotel than a salon and that its owner, Winston Isaacs expected no less t…

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The funeral of Nelson Mandela 15:32

9M ago15:32

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On 15 December 2013, South Africa held the funeral of Nelson Mandela who led the struggle in defeating apartheid and became the country’s first black president. His ancestral home in the village of Qunu in South Africa’s Eastern Cape hosted 60 world leaders including four United States presidents and two UN secretary generals. It was the first stat…

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The Bristol bus boycott 9:58

1y ago9:58

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Sixty years ago, there was a boycott of local bus services in the English city of Bristol. The bus company had specified that it did not want to employ black bus drivers. The boycott ended on 28 August 1963 and the campaign helped to bring about Britain's first laws against racial discrimination. In 2013, Louise Hidalgo heard from Paul Stephenson a…

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The Empire Windrush arrives 8:58

1y ago8:58

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The Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury in England on 22 June 1948 with 802 people on board from the Caribbean. The former passenger liner's arrival on that misty June day is now regarded as the symbolic starting point of a wave of Caribbean migration between 1948 and 1971 known as the "Windrush generation". Sam King was one of the passengers. He des…

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Ming Smith makes history at MoMA 10:02

1y ago10:02

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In 1979, The Museum of Modern Art, (MoMA) purchased photographs from an African-American woman for the first time in its history. Ming Smith was famous for capturing her subjects with slow shutter speeds and using oil paints to layer colour onto her black and white photos. She worked as a model in New York in the 1970s, while pursuing her passion f…

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Octavia E. Butler: Visionary black sci-fi writer 8:58

1+ y ago8:58

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In 1995, Octavia E Butler became the first author to receive a MacArthur “genius” award for science fiction writing. From a young age she dreamed of writing books, but faced many challenges, including poverty, sexism and racism in the publishing industry. She died aged 58 in 2006. Alex Collins speaks to her friend and fellow author Nisi Shawl. (Pho…

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Una Marson and the BBC Caribbean Service 9:05

1+ y ago9:05

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To mark the 90th anniversary of the BBC World Service, we trace the development of the Caribbean Service. Its beginnings go back to the early 1940s when the BBC’s first black producer, Una Marson was employed. She created Caribbean Voices, which gave future Nobel laureates such as Derek Walcott their first international platform. In 1969, one of th…

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The Little Black Book survival guide 9:02

2y ago9:02

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In 1985, Carol Taylor wrote a survival guide for young black men in the Unites Stated who were stopped by the police. Her son, Laurence Legall, tells Ashley Byrne the story of the small and important book created by his mum to help young black men stay safe on the streets of New York. It all began when Laurence went shopping and was robbed but the …

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The beginnings of Notting Hill Carnival 10:21

2y ago10:21

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On 30 January 1959, the late Trinidadian activist Claudia Jones held a Caribbean party in St Pancras Town Hall in London, planting the seeds for the famous carnival. She wanted to bring Caribbeans across the UK's capital together for dancing, singing and steel bands. Rachel Naylor hears from her best friend, Corinne Skinner-Carter. (Photo: A woman …

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The Harder They Come 10:16

2y ago10:16

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In 1972, a low-budget Jamaican film and its legendary soundtrack helped popularise reggae music in the world. Ben Henderson speaks to one of the most famous reggae artists ever, Jimmy Cliff, who played the film's protagonist and wrote a number of the songs. Jimmy explains why the film was so popular and how it reflected his own life. 'The Harder Th…

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The funk and soul club that changed Manchester 10:10

2y ago10:10

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In 1962, Nigerian man Phil Magbotiwan opened a brand new nightclub in Manchester, England. In part because of his own personal experiences of racism, Phil wanted to create somewhere where everyone would be welcome – Manchester’s first racially inclusive nightclub. The Reno was born. The nightclub became a particularly important space for Manchester…

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Civil Rights activist Ida B Wells 9:01

2+ y ago9:01

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In March 2022 a law was passed in the United States making lynching a federal crime - nearly 120 years after the first attempts to introduce legislation. The pioneering African-American journalist Ida B Wells first campaigned for the change in the 1890s after realising the horror of lynching taking place across the country. Laura Jones has been spe…

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The death of Trayvon Martin 8:59

2+ y ago8:59

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In February 2012, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot dead by a member of a Neighbourhood Watch group who claimed he was acting suspiciously. The unarmed black teenager was returning to a gated community in Florida after buying some snacks from a nearby convenience store His death sparked national outrage in the US over racial profiling and the fir…

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Black Jesus 10:15

3+ y ago10:15

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On Easter Sunday 1967 the Reverend Albert Cleage renamed his church in Detroit the Shrine of the Black Madonna. He preached that if man was made in God's image there was little chance that Jesus was white as most of the world's population is non-white. Reverend Cleage also pointed to the many depictions of black madonnas all over the world througho…

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SEASON FINALE! Ben Smith, The Man Who Ran 401 Marathons in 401 Days 1:13:29

3+ y ago1:13:29

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Hello and welcome to the final episode of season 2! To the hundreds of you who are continuing to download and listen to the podcast week in week out, you have no idea how much your continued support of this podcast means and we’re so, so grateful to you...De către James Roycroft-Davis

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Alex Staniforth: How I survived the two biggest consecutive disasters in Mount Everest history 1:14:30

3+ y ago1:14:30

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This week, I’m joined by an extraordinary human being. Alex Staniforth is a record-breaking adventurer, ultra-endurance athlete, international motivational speaker, author and mental health activist. All at the age of 25!!!But Alex’s story hasn’t always...De către James Roycroft-Davis

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George Mycock, Founder MyoMinds: How Eating Disorders Destroyed My Life 2:02:50

3+ y ago2:02:50

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Episode 16… the journey continues and my word do we have one hell of a listen for you today… Welcome to The Rut, the podcast which delves into the minds of men from all walks of life to find answer to the burning questions around the mirky world of...De către James Roycroft-Davis

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Will Hurrell, Bristol Bears, Bath and Tigers: How Having A Stroke On The Pitch Changed My Life Forever. 1:29:33

3+ y ago1:29:33

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Episode 14 of season 2 is here but first I want to say a huge thank you to the hundreds and hundreds of you that are tuning in week in week out, listening to people’s stories on their mental health challenges and most importantly, never judging anyone...De către James Roycroft-Davis

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Damian Browne: Rowing The Atlantic Solo. How To Overcome The Battle Between Mind And Body 2:00:37

3+ y ago2:00:37

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I have another special episode lined up for you this week on The Rut; the podcast which delves into the minds of men from all walks of life to try and answer the burning questions about men’s mental health. Some of you might know Damian Browne as a hard...

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Simon Thomas, Sky Sports Presenter and Podcaster: A Life, Interrupted 1:50:02

3+ y ago1:50:02

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This week, I am so excited to welcome someone to the podcast who I’ve admired for a very long time. Simon Thomas is a genuine inspiration to so many people out there who have suffered or are suffering with unfathomable grief, the loss of a loved one and...De către James Roycroft-Davis

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Simon Bates, The Cognitive Hypnotherapist: A Therapy Session With... 1:18:59

3+ y ago1:18:59

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Simon Bates MNCH(Acc) BSc Cog. Sci. MNLP is my therapist, and one of the leading hypnotherapists in the country. I’ve been working with him for a long time and he’s brought me back from the brink a few times. He first qualified as a hypnotist in 1995...De către James Roycroft-Davis

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Oliver Kamm, Leader Writer and Columnist, The Times: Mending The Mind- Exploring The Science Behind My Clinical Depression 1:40:59

3+ y ago1:40:59

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And welcome back, a very happy New Year to each and everyone of the hundreds of you who are listening to this podcast now. I mean, 2021 kicked off with a monstrous bang and it’s increasingly looking like a rocky ride up ahead too. And on that note, I...De către James Roycroft-Davis

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Denny Solomona, Sale Sharks and England: The Full Story of Drugs, Alcohol, Rugby and Recovery 1:38:31

3+ y ago1:38:31

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Hello everyone and welcome to The Rut, the podcast which delves into the minds of men from all walks of life to try and find answers to some of the burning questions in and around men’s mental health. A couple of months ago, this guy sat down with the...De către James Roycroft-Davis

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James Sutliff, Dystonia Fighter: The Story Of The Man Who Lost His Speech Overnight 1:21:25

3+ y ago1:21:25

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This week we have one hell of an episode for you. In 2008, this man was flying high- he had a well paid career, he was playing semi professional rugby and he’d just met the woman of his dreams. And then, on May Bank Holiday in 2008, his life changed...

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Craig Maxwell-Keys, 2020 Premiership Final Referee: Battling Anxiety and Being Gay in Rugby 1:29:08

4y ago1:29:08

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Another week and another episode of The Rut where we explore, in many instances to new depths, the world of men's mental health from all angles and try to find answers to the burning questions which still swirl around by exploring people's minds. This...

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Luke Sutton- How Addiction Almost Destroyed My Life As A Professional Cricketer 59:16

4y ago59:16

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On the podcast this week it’s a real pleasure to welcome a man who is one of the kindest human beings I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing. His story is immense for multiple different reasons. His story covers professional cricket, playing for...De către James Roycroft-Davis

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Alex Davis, England 7s Rugby Player: Grief is Love with Nowhere to Go 1:24:21

4y ago1:24:21

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This is a pretty timely episode for my next guest, England 7s rugby player, Alex Davis. We recorded this episode in late August, just after it had been announced that the RFU was cutting the 7s programme. However, the five year anniversary of his Dad's...De către James Roycroft-Davis

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Luke Tyburski, Extreme Endurance Athlete: Depression, Using Extreme Challenges as Self Harm and Overcoming It all. 2:21:50

4y ago2:21:50

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This is one of the most fascinating and topsy turvy episodes we've done so far. It's an astonishing listen. I am very, very excited to welcome a good mate of mine to the pod this week… Luke Tyburski is an extreme adventurer, coach, speaker, author and...De către James Roycroft-Davis

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Luke Chadwick, Manchester United and West Ham Winger: United, Mental Health, and Finding the Meaning of Happiness 1:28:30

4y ago1:28:30

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This week on the podcast I sit down with former Manchester United winger Luke Chadwick for a brilliantly open discussion about his career and his battles with his mental health. Luke joined Manchester United at at 16, rising up their infamous academy as...De către James Roycroft-Davis

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'I just wanted to be white' 10:34

4y ago10:34

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In the immediate aftermath of World War Two, thousands of children were born to white German women and black American soldiers who were stationed in Allied-occupied Germany. The mixed-race infants were viewed with contempt by many Germans and endured constant abuse and racism. Black activist and author Ika Hügel-Marshall was one of the so-called "o…

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Nick Ede, TV Presenter and Pop Culture Expert: Eating Disorders, Depression, Grief and I 1:14:28

4y ago1:14:28

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This week on The Rut, I’m really excited to welcome TV Presenter and Pop Culture Expert, Nick Ede to the podcast. Nick is an amazing man with a really amazing story. Since his teenage years he’s struggled with his mental health. It seemingly started in...De către James Roycroft-Davis

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Pyramid Scheme Pt.2 42:32

4y ago42:32

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Things get meta as the characters meet the Dungeon Master, and in the build-up to the final battle, they're introduced to their most terrifying foes yet... Cast: Steve Clements, Alice Taylor-Matthews, Tom Bridges, Cat Murphy and Ste Brown. Twitter: @tales_adventure | Facebook: @OfficialToAShow Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRqO7bPdiuTLh…

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David Birtwistle, Netflix's 'Too Hot Too Handle': Bullying, Netflix, Social Media and Self-Love 54:30

4y ago54:30

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Season 2 Episode 3 is here! I sit down with the one of life's really good guys, David Birtwistle. David is one of the stars of Netflix's reality TV show Too Hot To Handle which saw 14 young, very good looking singles from around the world come...De către James Roycroft-Davis

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Nasa's pioneering black women 8:57

4y ago8:57

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Usually it is the names of astronauts that people remember about the space race. But less celebrated are the teams of people working on how to put a rocket into orbit. Only in recent years have stories come to light of the contributions of the black women involved. Many were recruited as 'computers', meaning that they carried out complex mathematic…

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Viv Anderson - first black England footballer 12:36

4y ago12:36

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In November 1978, Viv Anderson became the first black footballer to play a full England international. The son of Jamaican immigrants, Anderson had to endure racial abuse from opposing fans to achieve his dream of reaching the very top of the professional game. He went on to win the European Cup twice with Nottingham Forest and to become Sir Alex F…

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Alastair Campbell: Surviving Depression and Tony Blair! 1:28:22

4y ago1:28:22

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This week, we sit down with Alastair Campbell, one of the UK's most prominent political and media figures and one of the world's leading mental health campaigners.Alastair has battled mental illness for 40 years. He's experienced psychotic breakdowns,...De către James Roycroft-Davis

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Pyramid Scheme Pt.1 52:08

4y ago52:08

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Bagsi changed her hair and the gang fight duck-bunnies. Cast: Steve Clements, Alice Taylor-Matthews, Tom Bridges, Cat Murphy and Ste Brown. Twitter: @tales_adventure | Facebook: @OfficialToAShow Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRqO7bPdiuTLhEvA9yZTA1w/featured Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bristolimprovtheatre/…

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Joe Bryan, Premier League Footballer at Fulham FC: Depression, Anxiety and Football 1:17:31

4y ago1:17:31

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The Rut is back for Season 2 with a cracker to open this epic series of podcasts on men's mental health (if we may say so ourselves!). We sit down with Premier League Footballer, Joe Bryan, who plays for Fulham.Joe is not your average footballer. First...De către James Roycroft-Davis

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The Battle of Lewisham 10:20

4y ago10:20

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In August 1977, the racist National Front organisation planned to stage a march into Lewisham in South London at a time of high racial tension in the area. The National Front activists were met by a huge counter-demonstration organised by anti-racist campaigners – in the clashes that followed, hundreds of people were arrested and injured before the…

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When Nelson Mandela went to Detroit 8:58

4y ago8:58

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Just months after his release from prison in 1990 the South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela toured the USA. One of the eight cities he went to visit was Detroit. Benita Barden has been speaking to Reverend Wendell Anthony who was one of the people who welcomed him to the city. Photo: Nelson Mandela and Rev Wendell Anthony in 1990. Courtesy o…

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Sand to Sand Combat Pt. 2 46:25

4y ago46:25

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What do you call a wheel, crossed with a lion? ... Let's find out. Cast: Steve Clements, Alice Taylor-Matthews, Tom Bridges, Cat Murphy and Ste Brown. Twitter: @tales_adventure | Facebook: @OfficialToAShow Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRqO7bPdiuTLhEvA9yZTA1w/featured Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bristolimprovtheatre/…

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Sand to Sand Combat Pt. 1 50:09

4y ago50:09

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In the first episode of their final season, the Haphazards make their way through the "Desert of Stresed" to fulfil the prophecy. Cast: Steve Clements, Alice Taylor-Matthews, Tom Bridges, Cat Murphy and Ste Brown. Twitter: @tales_adventure | Facebook: @OfficialToAShow Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRqO7bPdiuTLhEvA9yZTA1w/featured Twitch…

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Thomas Roycroft-Davis, the Sibling Episode: "There were points when I was 16 when all I wanted to do was end my life because..." 1:19:08

4y ago1:19:08

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This week, I sit down with my brother, Tom in the last episode of season 1. Tom’s had a chequered history with mental health problems over the years, suffering from severe depression through his teens after he never felt like he fitted in at school. The...De către James Roycroft-Davis

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Tiger Demon King Pt. 2 52:12

4y ago52:12

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Will the gang be able to convince the Tiger Demon King not to kill them? Cast: Steve Clements, Alice Taylor-Matthews, Tom Bridges, Cat Murphy and Ste Brown. Twitter: @tales_adventure | Facebook: @OfficialToAShow Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRqO7bPdiuTLhEvA9yZTA1w/featured Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bristolimprovtheatre/…

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Daz Jegon (Clarke)- Grief, Depression and Anxiety, and Discovery of a New Journey 59:44

4y ago59:44

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In this episode I'm so pleased to sit down with my old Uni friend, Daz Jegon, who talks openly for the first time about his long battle with depression and anxiety at Uni and beyond. Daz’s grandmother passed away suddenly at university and he had his...

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Tiger Demon King Pt. 1 57:17

4y ago57:17

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Will the Dungeon Master's plan to kill the party with an evil Tiger Demon King (A.K.A. A 'Rakshasa') work out as he expected? Cast: Steve Clements, Alice Taylor-Matthews, Tom Bridges, Cat Murphy and Ste Brown. Twitter: @tales_adventure | Facebook: @OfficialToAShow Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRqO7bPdiuTLhEvA9yZTA1w/featured Twitch: ht…

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