Anyone who's ever tuned into the Pride of Britain Awards on TV will know that it's an emotional occasion filled with inspirational stories celebrating the country's unsung heroes. And now they're delving even deeper with a weekly podcast.
The Pride of Britain: Life Changing Stories podcast has been running in partnership with our friends at TSB and there are now eight episodes available, with more to follow. Hosted by Carol Vorderman, they feature real-life stories with famous friends and familiar faces.
For the past 23 years, the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards have celebrated Britain’s unsung heroes and told the inspiring stories of bravery, selflessness and phenomenal fundraising feats, by ordinary people who have done truly extraordinary things. The podcasts bring you more from the people that touched our hearts, amazing real-life stories to make you laugh and cry, behind-the-scenes exclusives and some very special guests.
Celebrity guests chatting to Carol include Katie Piper, Ben Shephard, Oti Mabuse and Robert Rinder. They will be joined by a number of Pride of Britain's remarkable winners, including Child of Courage winners Jake Peach and Nikki Christou, Special Recognition winner Margaret Aspinall and Prince's Trust Award winner Gina Moffat.
You can find the first eight episodes below:
Episode 1 : Katie Piper
Inspirational presenter Kate Piper reveals the make or break moments that shaped her extraordinary life, plus what really happened when Carol Vorderman went camping with a gang of Pride of Britain heroes.
Episode 2 : Reach for the stars with Oti Mabuse
Strictly star Oti Mabuse on her "insane love" for Holly Willoughby, TV success and dealing with racism, plus Carol Vorderman meets one of Pride of Britain's most memorable young winners ever.
Episode 3 : Stronger together with Kym Marsh
Kym Marsh reveals who really inspires her, and Carol Vorderman is joined by Hillsborough campaigner Margaret Aspinall for a heart-rending chat about love, loss and never giving up.
Episode 4 : Living life with purpose with Nikki Christou
TikTok star Nikki Christou takes Carol Vorderman on a rollercoaster journey through her unbelievable life, and reveals the secrets behind her triumph over adversity.
Episode 5 : Bear Grylls - Lifesavers
Bear Grylls on how to survive when death is staring you in the face, and Carol Vorderman relives one of Pride of Britain's most incredible lifesaving rescues.
Episode 6 : Ben Shephard - Young Guns
Ben Shephard reveals some of his favourite TV moments for the first time, and Carol Vorderman finds out how it feels to be surprised by Ant and Dec and KSI.
Episode 7 : Bez - Big Choices, Second Chances - The Power of Positive Thinking
Gogglebox star and Happy Mondays icon Bez on his wild years and fresh starts, and Carol Vorderman gets a gripping first hand account of how you go from a US top-security jail to rubbing shoulders with the future king.
Episode 8 : Rob Rinder - Reaching Out
Rob Rinder on his emotional mercy dash to Ukraine, and Carol Vorderman meets Britain's most amazing gran for a feelgood chat that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Host Carol Vorderman said: “One of the things I love about Pride of Britain is the amazing people I get to meet and learning about their extraordinary lives. Our new podcast is a chance to really get to know the Pride of Britain family, from winners to celebrity friends, and find out what makes them tick.
"Some episodes get really emotional, but there are loads of laughs too, and quite a few surprising revelations. You don't have to have watched Pride of Britain on TV either - the stories we tell on the podcast are incredible in their own right. We're really proud of the podcast, and I can't wait to hear what people think of it."
New episodes of Pride of Britain: Life Changing Stories are available every Thursday on the Global network, Apple, Spotify and Amazon.
