13 episodes

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?

When I Was 25 BBC Radio Ulster

    • Society & Culture

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?

    Mutya Buena, the original Sugababe

    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
    Sima Kotecha from Radio 1 to war reporting

    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
    Drag Queen Baga Chipz on life before Drag Race

    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.

    • 45 min
    Dancer Arlene Phillips

    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
    Former World Boxing Champ Chris Eubank talks about the extreme highs and lows of his 20's

    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
    Comedian Paul Merton on life in a bedsit and 'being too common'

    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.

    • 48 min

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