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In At The Deep End

Salim Ahmed
Swimming
Open Water Swimming
Gaza
Jane Asher
Cold Water Swimming
Personal Development
Sports
In At the Deep End
War In Gaza
The Black Swimming Association
Breast Cancer
NHS
Liver Transplant
Masters Swimming
Midlife
Community
Outdoor Swimming
King Surf
Positano, Italy
Plastic Surgery

Inspring journeys from the pool to the everyday. Hosted by Salim Ahmed, a lifelong swimmer and swim coach with over 22 years experience, the show dives into the human stories behind the sport. Not just times and techniques, but the moments when water became an anchor, a lifeline, or a turning point. Each episode features honest, intimate conversations with everyday swimmers, Olympians, well-known ... more

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Ocean rower. World record-breaker.  Deep water phobic.

At six years old, a jetty gave way beneath Vicki Anstey and her sister, plunging them into deep water. Both survived, but the fear followed her for the next three decades: no diving into the dee... more

Olympian. Record-breaker. Flag bearer.

Mark Foster was the fastest swimmer in Britain by 15, and one of the most enduring sprinters this country has ever produced. Across five Olympic Games and 23 years at the top, he won six world titles, eight wor... more

This week Salim is joined by actress Sabrina Bartlett, known for Bridgerton, Poldark, Knightfall, Victoria and that unforgettable Game of Thrones finale, and currently on screens in BBC One's I, Jack Wright. But this isn't a conversation about her im... more

Pete Abell grew up in Gloucestershire. No coastline, no surf breaks, no obvious reason to end up where he did. But when his dad took him to Mawgan Porth at the age of eight with a borrowed foam board, something clicked. He never really left. Over two... more

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Mark Foster
Former British swimmer, five-time Olympian, six-time world champion, eight-time world record holder
Mark Foster Swim Academy / BBC swimming coverage
Episode: Mark Foster: Five Olympics, eight World Records, one double life
Sabrina Bartlett
Actor known for Bridgerton, The Larkins, Game of Thrones, I, Jack Wright
Episode: From set to sea: Bridgerton's Sabrina Bartlett on learning to swim for film
Pete Abell
Head coach at King Surf, Morgan Porth
King Surf
Episode: Surfing for love: How Pete Abell built a life, business and family by the sea
Simon Griffiths
Founder and publisher of Outdoor Swimmer magazine
Outdoor Swimmer
Episode: How Simon Griffiths built a magazine from scratch and got faster as he got older.
Alice Dearing
Team GB Marathon Swimmer, Olympian, co-founder of The Black Swimming Association
The Black Swimming Association
Episode: Trailblazing Olympian Alice Dearing: Burnout, belonging & The Black Swimming Association
Lorraine Candy
Journalist, editor, author, podcaster
Postcards from Midlife; Sunday Times Style
Episode: How cold water carried me through midlife - with Lorraine Candy
Jane Asher
South London masters swimming legend, world-record holder in 95–99 age group
King's Cormorants, Wimbledon
Episode: Breaking records at 95 and loving life - with the inspirational Jane Asher BEM
Adam Filby
Father, technology professional, donor of part of his liver to his daughter Florence
Independent donor and fundraiser
Episode: From operating table to open water - Adam Filby on liver donation, recovery and Ironman
Mei Ling
GP, cancer survivor, Thriveologist
National Cancer Research UK campaigns (spokesperson); Thriveologist
Episode: When swimming becomes a breast cancer lifeline - with Dr Mei-Ling Lancashire

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Salim Ahmed
Host of In At The Deep End

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Inspirational podcast

    This podcast is a favourite of mine. Guests with such inspirational stories, all connected by their love of the water. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RKIN2018
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Wonderful stories about swimming, life, and society

    Salim and his guests tell some wonderful, heartwarming stories about their swimming, providing a fascinating insight into some really interesting people. The variety of guests makes this podcast special, and Salim isn’t afraid to look at some big important topics through the lens of how people experience their relationship with swimming. Looking forward to hearing much more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caroline4043
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Inspired to Swim today

    Loved this first episode. Salims calm tones and Rosie’s inspiring stories was a great listen. Reminded me of why I have always loved swimming for mind, body and soul. Can’t wait for the next one. And now off to the pool after a break. Needed a reminder of how I will feel after!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoNaEl777
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Thoughtful and Engaging

    Salim’s wonderful and relaxing interview style brings Dr Rose’s incredible story to light with honesty and curiosity. Can’t wait for the next episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AJFILBY
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • I loved this!

    A must listen for all swimmers and aspiring swimmers. A fascinating insight into Rosie’s life and how important swimming is to her.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loureadsandswims
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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Listeners praise the calm, thoughtful interview style and the way stories connect swimming to broader life experiences.
Audience notes the mix of inspiring sports stories with relevant social and personal topics, making episodes feel meaningful and uplifting.
Guests and host are described as engaging and insightful, with a strong sense of warmth and authenticity.

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Mark Foster: Five Olympics, eight World Records, one double life
Q: You competed across five Olympic Games and over 20 years at the highest level. What kept you coming back race after race?
A blend of passion for competition, the dream of the Olympics, and a stubborn belief that there was more to achieve. He emphasizes that the joy of racing and the learning from each race kept the fire alive, coupled with financial sponsorship and a sense of professional purpose that emerged after 1996.
Surfing for love: How Pete Abell built a life, business and family by the sea
Q: Can you just go back to how you actually got into surfing?
Pete describes a progression from swimming and urban/river experiences to discovering surfing, with a strong pull toward water as a life focus rather than a sport. He emphasizes the connection to water and the joy found in being by the sea.
How Simon Griffiths built a magazine from scratch and got faster as he got older.
Q: How did Outdoor Swimmer come to exist in a market with no central home for open water stories?
Simon describes recognizing a gap in the market, the lack of a unifying voice for open water swimming, and how he leveraged industry contacts and early sponsorship to launch a magazine that could celebrate both the lifestyle and the sport.
Swimming as an escape from work in a war zone - with Dr Victoria 'Rosie' Rose
Q: How long have you been a plastic surgeon for and what is it about, and what's about the job, and what gives you the most satisfaction?
Rosie explains she has been a consultant since 2007 and emphasizes that plastic surgery is much more than appearance work; it involves reconstructive work, trauma, and complex tissue reconstruction, with a focus on restoring form and function.

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This series centers on the human side of swimming, spotlighting resilience, reinvention, and everyday courage both in and out of the water. Episodes pair intimate conversations with Olympians, coaches, actors, and medical professionals to explore how water becomes an anchor, a lifeline, or a catalyst for change. Expect stories of longevity in sport, career pivots, personal health journeys, and moments of burnout, recovery, and community. Notable threads include open-water adventures, acts of generosity and service, and the way swimming intersects with identity, family, and purpose, making it appealing to listeners who crave meaningful, character-driven narratives beyond competition results.

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Recent guests on In At The Deep End include:

1. Mark Foster
2. Sabrina Bartlett
3. Pete Abell
4. Simon Griffiths
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7. Jane Asher
8. Adam Filby

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