Amanda chats with three travellers today (including her own dad!) about some of their favourite moments on the road.
Sep 2025
Weekend Woman’s Hour: Davina McCall, Papua New Guinea, Jung Chang, Fawning, Sophie Ellis Bextor
Davina McCall, one of TV’s most popular presenters has a new book out, Birthing, co-written with the midwife, Marley Henry. Davina joined Anita Rani to talk about her stellar career so far, including hosting Big Brother for 10 years, campaigning for better menopause care and buil ... Show More
55m 13s
Aug 2025
Coming up in the new season of Lives Less Ordinary
A heads-up on some of the extraordinary stories to look forward to from September - from a long-lost son, to the sole survivor of a plane crash, to Afghanistan’s answer to Bruce Lee. We're back with a new look, and the best in global true life storytelling.Presenter: Mobeen Azhar ... Show More
3m 16s
Oct 2024
Rapid-Fire Wisdom: Donna Lancaster on Life, Success, and Authentic Living"
In this episode, Amanda introduces Donna Lancaster, author of ‘The Bridge, a 9-step Crossing into Authentic and Wholehearted Living’ and Wise Words for Women: Words to Soothe, Comfort, Challenge, and Inspire . She's a healing, transformative, insightful, self-proclaimed writer, g ... Show More
12m 8s
Dec 2024
Richard's Most Memorable Conversations — Magda Szubanski
<p>Conversations is bringing you a summer treat - a collection of Richard's most memorable guests through out the years. This time it's Magda Szubanski.At the height of her successful career, behind closed doors, Magda was coming to terms with the past of her Polish-born father, ... Show More
52 m
Oct 2023
Does All Failure Lead to Lessons or Success? - Unpacking Failure, Friendship & Fertility Privilege with Elizabeth Day
<p>This episode feels like a warm hug with our newest British friend who just GETS IT! It's a beautiful conversation with Elizabeth Day. Elizabeth is a journalist, podcaster and the author of several best-selling books, including "How to Fail: Everything I've Learned from Things ... Show More
53m 38s
<p>Inspired by the novel and movie <i>Around the World in Eighty Days, </i>Eleanor Hamby<i> </i>and Dr. Sandra Hazelip (<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@aroundtheworldat80" target="_blank">Ellie and Sandy</a>) ventured out and took the world by storm as they turned 81 years old.< ... Show More