Interviews

Jenni sits in her chair and smiles at the camera. She is wearing a bright purple suit and her ginger hair lies curled around her shoulders. She appears to be in a studio setting with a soft, beige background.

31 March 2026

Hack-cess All Areas 

Every day, disabled people navigate a world that wasn’t built for them. Jenni, known online as Chronically Jenni, says that’s why disabled people have some…

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Rosie Jones stands laughing in front of a bright red background. She's wearing a denim shirt with her hands on her hips. She's visible from the waist up.

9 September 2025

Everything’s Coming Up Rosie

The comedian, writer, actor and charity founder speaks to Editor Melissa Holmes to reflect on her busy year so far Our online interview starts with…

The image shows Fats Timbo sitting at a wooden table, wearing a bright orange long-sleeve top with flared cuffs. She has long dark hair and is looking directly at the camera with her hands gently clasped in front of her. The background appears to be an indoor market or shopping area with colourful lights and signs.

21 August 2025

Main Character Energy

She’s got the jokes, the timing, and zero patience for ableist nonsense. Fats Timbo opens up to Kate Stevenson about how she’s living life fearlessly…

Lucy Shuker, a tennis icon, is pictured playing on a clay court. She clenches one of her fists and in the other hand holds a tennis racket. Her expression is determined, but focused.

7 July 2025

Courting Success

At the top of her game for more than two decades, Lucy Shuker is a sporting icon and influential role model. Editor Melissa Holmes caught…

Frances Ryan, seated in a wheelchair, poses against a plain grey background. She has long, straight auburn hair and is wearing a black top with cut-out shoulders. She looks confidently at the camera.

19 June 2025

A Crucial Voice

Award-winning journalist and author Frances Ryan recently released her latest book: Who Wants Normal? The Disabled Girl’s Guide to Life. Editor Melissa Holmes caught up…

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…

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