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Miriam Margolyes
Miriam Margolyes is at the peak of her career, even though she's been acting on our screens for decades. Her career started in the 1960 but despite playing many roles on stage, TV and film she is more famous now than ever before. She's in demand not only for her acting talents and presenting documentaries, but also as a sofa guest on chat shows. Her potty mouth, refreshing honesty and shocking stories have won her many laughs and new fans. However, her language isn't for everyone and there have been times, particularly in live broadcasting, when it's got her into trouble. Is who we see and hear on screen and radio the real Miriam Margolyes? Mark Coles looks back at her life and career.
Presenter: MR MARK COLES
Producer: Nick Holland
Researcher: Ellie House and Diane Richardson
Production Coordinator: Maria Ogundele
Editor: Richard Vadon
23/09/2023
14:30
Davina McCall
Davina McCall is regularly referred to as the queen of reality TV and has been a familiar face on our screens for decades. From the unpredictable dating show Streetmate, to the iconic Big Brother and now her latest show Your Mum, My Dad, which features middle-aged singles looking for a second chance at love.
She’s been open about overcoming addiction, taking drugs with her mum and surviving an overdose in her twenties. Now, with a long list of presenting credits under her belt, she’s turned to making documentaries raising awareness about the symptoms of the menopause and looking at contraception in the UK.
Mark Coles looks at the life and career of the fitness fanatic who has even starred in a Kylie Minogue music video.
Credits:
My Mum, Your Dad, ITV.
Big Brother, Channel 4.
God’s Gift, ITV.
Streetmate, Channel 4.
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Presenter: Mark Coles
Production: Alix Pickles, Diane Richardson, Phoebe Keane
Production Coordinators: Maria Ogundele
Sound Engineer: Neil Churchill
Editor: Richard Vadon
16/09/2023
14:46
Grant Shapps
The recently appointed defence secretary Grant Shapps is no stranger to getting his teeth into a new job, it’s his fifth cabinet role in less than a year. He's widely seen as a safe pair of hands and an effective communicator but has received criticism over his latest appointment because of his lack of military experience.
A married father of three and a cousin of The Clash guitarist Mick Jones, he survived a car crash at the age of 20, which put him in a coma for a week, and also made a full recovery after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
Mark Coles looks at the life and career of the cabinet veteran who is a spreadsheet whizz, enthusiastic TikToker and licensed pilot.
Presenter: Mark Coles
Production: Alix Pickles, Diane Richardson
Production Coordinators: Maria Ogundele
Sound Engineer: Neil Churchill
Editor: Richard Vadon
09/09/2023
14:39
Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu is Israel's longest-serving Prime Minister, but his government’s plans for judicial reform have triggered one of the most serious crises of his political career.
Timandra Harkness looks at the life of the man who has won six elections and who is known to his supporters as 'King Bibi'.
Credits:
The Hoover Institution: “Bibi: My Story,” Benjamin Netanyahu On His Life And Times
The 92nd Street Y: Benjamin Netanyahu and David Rubenstein in Conversation
Presenter: Timandra Harkness
Production: Sally Abrahams, Diane Richardson, Alix Pickles
Production Coordinator: Maria Ogundele
Sound Engineer: James Beard
Editor: Damon Rose
29/07/2023
14:49
Dale Vince
The multi-millionaire climate campaigner and Just Stop Oil donor Dale Vince, made his fortune in green energy.
He started generating his own power with a homemade windmill before setting up green energy provider, Ecotricity in the 1990s. He’s since commissioned a record-breaking electric car and added a football club and lab-grown diamonds to his sustainable businesses.
Mark Coles looks at the life of the eco-entrepreneur who says that the disruption caused by Just Stop Oil protesters is nothing compared to the havoc caused by climate change.
Presenter: Mark Coles
Production: Sally Abrahams, Diane Richardson, Alix Pickles
Production Coordinator: Maria Ogundele
Sound Engineer: Graham Puddifoot
Editor: Richard Vadon