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When I Was 25 Podcast

English, Social, 1 season, 13 episodes, 10 hours, 2 minutes
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Vinny Hurrell takes his guests back to their mid-twenties. Given the passage of time – what would they do differently now? What advice would they give their younger selves?
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Mutya Buena, the original Sugababe

Vinny Hurrell takes guest Mutya Buena back to her mid-twenties. Given the passage of time – what advice would Mutya give her younger self? Mutya and Vinny talk about leaving the Sugababes - one of the must successful UK girl bands - becoming a mum, dealing with press intrusion and coping with depression.
7/18/202244 minutes, 10 seconds
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Sima Kotecha from Radio 1 to war reporting

If you could go back and re-live your twenties all over again, what would you do differently? Vinny takes Newsnight editor Sima Kotecha back to her earlier days as they discuss struggles in New York, near death misses in Afghanistan and receiving unwelcome gifts in the post.
7/18/202248 minutes, 10 seconds
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Drag Queen Baga Chipz on life before Drag Race

Hindsight is a remarkable thing, but with the passage of time what would you do differently now? Vinny takes drag queen Baga Chipz back to their 20’s and life in the London gay scene. They discuss Drag Race, living life to the full and Baga’s desire to have kids.
7/18/202245 minutes, 48 seconds
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Dancer Arlene Phillips

Vinny Hurrell takes his guests back to their mid-twenties. Given the passage of time – what would they do differently now? What advice would they give their younger selves? Arlene talks about growing up without a mother, and making difficult life decisions.
7/18/202253 minutes, 28 seconds
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Former World Boxing Champ Chris Eubank talks about the extreme highs and lows of his 20's

Vinny Hurrell takes his guests back to their mid-twenties. Given the passage of time – what would they do differently now? What advice would they give their younger selves? Former world boxing champ Chris Eubank talks about his fight with Michael Watson which left Michael badly injured. Vinny also talks to Chris about a car crash that resulted in death, all at the age of 25.
7/18/202245 minutes, 4 seconds
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Comedian Paul Merton on life in a bedsit and 'being too common'

Vinny Hurrell takes Paul Merton back to his twenties. Given the passage of time – what would he do differently now? Paul talks about breaking into the comedy circuit and the building blocks of his career. He also tells Vinny how his 'accent' created a bump in the road to success.
7/18/202248 minutes, 52 seconds
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Heather Mills on one step that drastically changed her life when she was 25

On a summers day in 1993 Heather was involved in a horrific accident where she lost her leg. But would she change that course of events if she could? The years of recovery and struggle that followed? Heather takes us back to that day when she was 25 and the years that followed. What advice will she give her younger self now?
5/24/202149 minutes, 15 seconds
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Kerry Katona. 'I wanted to die'

Pop and reality star Kerry Katona talks to Vinny about when she was 25, one of the hardest times of her life. Her marriage was over and she was drowning in a cycling of drug addiction unsure if she'd make it out alive. What would Kerry tell herself now in her mid twenties? Warnings? Help? Comfort? Details of organisations offering information and support with addiction are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline, or you can call for free, at any time to hear recorded information on 08000 155 947.
5/24/202150 minutes, 2 seconds
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Strictly judge Anton Du Beke on life as a struggling dancer at 25

Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke talks to Vinny Hurrell about questioning his chosen career path and fighting to make ends meet. At one point he had holes in his shoes he could not afford to fix. But what would he tell himself in his twenties now? Would he warn himself away from his passion? Or would he tell himself to follow his dreams? And what about you? What would you whisper in your own ear when you were 25?
5/24/202154 minutes
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Claire Richards on the end of Steps. 'I just couldn't do it anymore...'

Pop and opera singer Claire Richards takes Vinny back to the Christmas of 2001 and the end of an era. As she walked into the dressing room and handed over her letter of resignation from the band she loved dearly, nothing would be the same again. But would Claire still make the decision to leave if she was doing it over again? Claire talks about the journey with the band that brought her to breaking point and how things have now come full circle. For details of organisations that offer advice and support, go online to bbc.co.uk/actionline.
5/24/202154 minutes
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Dame Kelly Holmes on choosing between two core elements of her life she loved dearly

Olympic legend Dame Kelly Holmes talks to Vinny Hurrell about some incredibly difficult decisions in her early life. Kelly had dedicated many years to the army and athletics but found herself at a point where she had to decide between the two. With a deep passion and love for both what would be the deciding factor? Dame Kelly also talks openly about battling injury, missing out on medals and how her early life shaped the adult she would become. What advice will she give to herself in her mid-twenties now? Details of organisations offering information and support with mental health are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline, or you can call for free, at any time to hear recorded information on 08000 155 998.
5/24/202154 minutes
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Westlife’s Mark Feehily: ‘Coming out when I was 25’

Westlife singer Mark takes us back to his twenties and a major turning point in his life. After years of struggling to simply be himself he came out to his family and friends, and then when he was 25 - to the world. Mark talks to Vinny Hurrell about the huge pressure he felt, the anticipation and what happened next. Life would change forever. What advice would he give his younger self now? For details of organisations which offer advice and support with issues relating to sexuality or gender, go online to bbc.co.uk/actionline.
5/24/202154 minutes
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A sneaky peek at ‘When I Was 25’

Vinny Hurrell gives us a quick insight into the upcoming series where he takes his guests back to their 20’s. What advice would they give their younger selves? Launches May 24th.
5/17/20211 minute, 30 seconds