When I Was 25

BBC Radio Ulster
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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?

  1. 18/07/2022

    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.

    44 min

  2. 18/07/2022

    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.

    48 min

  3. 18/07/2022

    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.

    46 min

  4. 18/07/2022

    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.

    53 min

  5. 18/07/2022

    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.

    45 min

  6. 18/07/2022

    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.

    49 min
  7. Heather Mills on one step that drastically changed her life when she was 25

    24/05/2021

    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?

    49 min
  8. Kerry Katona. 'I wanted to die'

    24/05/2021

    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.

    50 min
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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?

Information

  • Creator
    BBC Radio Ulster
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2022
  • Show Website
    When I Was 25

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