Interviews

Sid and Quack at a bar having a drink together.

12 December 2025

One Man and His Duck

When life got tough, Sid Batty bought a stuffed duck named Quack to remind him that there was hope. He never imagined it would spark…

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A picture of Mesha sitting on a stone step in front of a dark wooden door. He is wearing a dark patterned coat, black pants, and black boots.

13 June 2025

Masculinity: The Silent Killer

When it comes to invisible illnesses, bowel disease sits high on the list of misunderstood conditions. For men, the stigma can be especially heavy. Mesha…

Ellie Simmonds sits on a blue sofa, smiling while holding a newborn baby. She is sat between two other adults -- a woman in a red sweater and a man in a green jumper -- who are lovingly admiring the baby. A vintage world map hangs on the green wall behind them.

9 May 2025

Being Mum?

Paralympian and broadcaster Ellie Simmonds meets Editor Melissa Holmes to discuss her latest documentary, which asks: Should I Have Children? When Ellie Simmonds was two…

A picture of Marc Brew in rehearsal. He's wearing a red jacket and yellow beanie, and lies on the floor with one arm reaching upward. Behind him, a large digital screen displays a forest scene with tall, illuminated trees against a dark background.

2 April 2025

Dance with Life

Renowned choreographer, director and #DisabilityPower100 winner Marc Brew is redefining the boundaries of what it means to be a dancer by bringing his story to…

Jodie Ounsley, visible from the thighs up, smiles while leaning against a white wall. She is wearing a denim jumpsuit and her long, blonde hair is curled. She clasps her hands in front of her stomach.

26 March 2025

SMASHING IT 

Youngest person in the UK to receive a cochlear implant, former rugby pro, Fury from TV’s Gladiators, and now author of an empowering children’s book……

Rupert Fawcett sits on a white wooden bench outdoors. He is dressed in a blue sweater, jeans, a checkered scarf, and New Balance trainers. He is reading a book, with his whippet, Daisy, curled up beside him. The background features green foliage and autumn leaves are scattered on the ground.

13 March 2025

A Different Chapter

One day, a multimillion selling cartoonist, the next, in hospital fighting for his life. Editor Melissa Holmes caught up with Rupert Fawcett, creator of Fred…

Rob Burrow sits in a wheelchair with his family around him in a locker room. His wife Lindsey and their three children stand beside him, all dressed in formal attire. Prince William, kneeling next to Rob, holds an award while smiling at the camera. Rugby jerseys hang in the background.

7 March 2025

At the Heart of Everything

NHS physiotherapist, mum, wife and carer. Lindsey Burrow has taken on many roles, but it’s her role as the carer of her late husband, rugby…

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