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Apr 2023
1h 6m

About Bowelbabe In Her Own Words

Bbc Radio 5 Live
About this episode

Lights, camera, reaction! The #YouMeBigC team share their thoughts on the extraordinary documentary about Dame Debs.

'Deborah James: Bowelbabe in her own words' is available now on BBC iPlayer and airs at 21:00, 17th April 2023 on BBC Two.

Lauren Mahon, Steve Bland and producers Mike Holt and Al Entwistle got a sneak preview.

They catch-up to find out more about how it was put together with executive producer Lucie Kon, director Sara Hardy and film editor Gwyn Jones.

On the night of the premiere, they spoke to friends and family, including Deborah's mum and dad, Heather and Alistair, former pod guests, Jay McLaughlin and Emma Campbell, plus some of Debs' closest friends.

Don't forget to use #YouMeBigC across all forms of social media - spread the word, share the positive support and tell us about your thoughts on the film, which is available now on the BBC iPlayer…. Just search for 'Deborah James Bowelbabe In Her Own Words'

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