Victoria Derbyshire's Unbelievable Britain
Joy PeddlersReal 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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 21 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePersonal Journals | |||
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Jackie Malton is the groundbreaking former Met detective who inspired Helen Mirrenâs iconic character DCI Jane Tennison in Prime Suspect.
Over a 28-year career in policing, Jackie worked in elite units including the Flying Squad, Murder Squad and Fr... more
Human Barbie, Rachel Evans has spent two decades transforming herself through fitness, fashion and cosmetic procedures.
But behind the hyper-feminine image is a story shaped by grief, bullying, loneliness, survival and extraordinary reinvention.
S... more
Pete Bennett became one of the most unforgettable winners in Big Brother history. He stormed to victory in 2006 after his humour, honesty and openness about living with Touretteâs charmed the nation. Whilst his sweet on air love story with Nikki Grah... more
Alex Lewis was a pub landlord and father living an ordinary life when he caught a "cold." That cold was actually Strep A, that left him on the point of death, with a 1% chance of survival. To save his life surgeons amputated all four limbs and part o... more
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What an incredible story and the strength that Kate had to get her through, quite unbelievable
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Apple Podcasts | #16 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #96 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #162 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #173 |  France/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #51 |  Ireland/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #58 |  United Arab Emirates/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
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Personal stories that center on resilience, adversity, and social issues across the UK. Conversations span domestic abuse, disability, health crises, cults, trauma, policing, North Korea, and empowering life rebuilds, often weaving in lessons on safety, advocacy, and personal reinvention. The show frequently features high-profile survivors and public figures who share intimate, hard-won insights, with a clear focus on empowerment, systemic critique, and human perspective. A notable strength is its willingness to tackle difficult, sometimes provocative topics through empathetic, narrative-driven interviews, making it a potential fit for listeners who value authenticity, public-interest storytelling, and practical takeaways for navigating cha... more
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3. Malin Andersson
4. Lucy Edwards
5. Sherry Lever
6. Donna Ockenden
7. Gamal Tuawa
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