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Victoria Derbyshire's Unbelievable Britain

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Real people. Real stories. Unbelievable Britain. Victoria Derbyshire sits down with people who have lived through extraordinary, jaw dropping and sometimes heart stopping experiences. Deeply personal stories that reveal the incredible breadth of lives, backgrounds and journeys that make up the people who live across the UK. Honest, powerful and unforgettable conversations that do not just stay wit... more

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Mushy captured the hearts of millions on Channel 4’s Educating Yorkshire, when his teacher Matthew Burton helped him overcome his fear of speaking and deliver an unforgettable speech in front of his school.

Musharaf joins Victoria Derbyshire to look... more

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Logan Brown joins Victoria Derbyshire to talk about his journey as a trans man, becoming pregnant with his daughter Nova, and the Glamour cover that suddenly put his story in front of millions of people around the world.

He opens up about realising ... more

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Hannah Slater was just 36 when she was told her cancer was terminal. With a young son, Theo, at the heart of everything she does, Hannah is determined to make the most of the time she has while also campaigning for a change in the law around assisted... more

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Derrick Evans, otherwise known as Mr Motivator, joins Victoria Derbyshire to reveal the extraordinary story behind one of British TV’s most recognisable personalities. From homelessness and life as a single dad to facing racism and being told a Black... more

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Recent Guests

Hannah Slater
Woman with terminal cancer advocating for assisted dying, and mother to Theo
Independent advocate/patient
Episode: Hannah Slater: Fighting for the Right to Choose Whilst Living with a Terminal Diagnosis.
Derrick Evans
Mr. Motivator, fitness personality and philanthropist
Self/Mr. Motivator brand
Episode: Mr Motivator | From Homeless Single Dad to British TV Icon
Debbie Bright
Experienced foster carer and adoptee advocate
Fostering and Adoption advocate, hub carer
Episode: "My Heart Shatters Every Time": 35 Years of Fostering | Debbie Bright
Luke Grenfell-Shaw
Cancer survivor, endurance athlete, ambassador for Move Against Cancer
Move Against Cancer
Episode: From Incurable Cancer to Team GB Athlete | Luke Grenfell-Shaw
Lemn Sissay
Poet and author who grew up in care and has shared his story publicly
Self/Author
Episode: Lemn Sissay: From Childhood in Care to World Famous Poet | Victoria Derbyshire
Hedi Argent
Survivor of Nazi persecution and co-housing advocate
New Ground / Co-housing community
Episode: From Fleeing Hitler to Building a Commune | Hedi Argent at 96
Nadia Almada
First trans winner of Big Brother (Portugal/UK)
Public figure, activist
Episode: The Big Brother Winner Who Changed Britain... And What Happened Next | Nadia Almada
Mick Fleming
Pastor, founder of Church on the Street
Church on the Street
Episode: The Gangster Who Found Redemption | Pastor Mick Fleming with Victoria Derbyshire
Jackie Malton
A former detective chief inspector and the inspiration for Prime Suspect's Tennison
Metropolitan Police, Flying Squad
Episode: What Three Decades in the MET Taught Me | Jackie Malton with Victoria Derbyshire

Host

Victoria Derbyshire
Host of interview segments and guiding conversations, with a focus on personal stories, resilience, and social issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Too journalistic

    Great stories but it’s Victoria’s journalistic style, where she talks over people, finished their sentences that makes it’s quite grinding. She shows no real empathy or understanding.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Shafi2373
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Jackie Malton

    Great episode, so interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KarenM😊
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Kate Allatt

    What an incredible story and the strength that Kate had to get her through, quite unbelievable

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KarenM😊
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth and courage of stories, though a few find the interviewing style at times forceful.
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Some reviews note strong, provocative content that sparks important conversations, while others wish for softer pacing at times.

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Mr Motivator | From Homeless Single Dad to British TV Icon
Q: What is Bed Bank and why did you start it?
Bed Bank is a charity I founded to tackle bed poverty among children; after researching prevalence—over a million kids lacking beds—I partnered with agencies and universities to fund and develop solutions like a mattress-cleaning initiative to reuse beds and improve children's health and education.
Mr Motivator | From Homeless Single Dad to British TV Icon
Q: What was your initial reaction to the resistance you faced from advertisers and executives?
There was clear resistance that a Black man teaching fitness on TV wouldn't work, but by proving the concept and delivering consistent, engaging content, the resistance began to fade as audiences connected with the energy and positivity, which helped GMTV's brand and ratings rebound.
Mr Motivator | From Homeless Single Dad to British TV Icon
Q: Tell us straight away how you got your big break in TV.
After mentoring GMTV staff and pushing to be seen, an opportunity arose when a producer suggested I train the GMTV presenters; I persisted for years, auditioning and finally getting a chance with the station, which led to national exposure.
From Incurable Cancer to Team GB Athlete | Luke Grenfell-Shaw
Q: In terms of treatment, did it work better than people expected?
Yes, it worked much better than anticipated; the primary tumor shrank substantially due to chemotherapy, and the overall response allowed for aggressive surgical intervention that wasn't initially considered likely.
From Incurable Cancer to Team GB Athlete | Luke Grenfell-Shaw
Q: I'm going to go straight to the point when you were told your cancer was incurable. What did you feel and how did you respond?
It was a moment of disbelief and fear, but I also felt a need to find some control. I confronted the reality, and my mindset shifted toward maximizing the time I had left by living with purpose and pursuing challenging goals.

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2. Derrick Evans
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