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A Lifetime Of Wisdom
Think of us as a "Podcast On Wheels", a non-profit, trying to end isolation, one conversation at a time.
Around 1.4 million people over 70 in England are chronically lonely. Sometimes, a simple conversation is all it takes to change that. Behind every older person is a lifetime of incredible stories, wisdom, and experiences waiting to be heard.
We’re on a mission to showcase this remarkable generation and give them the voice they deserve, because nobody should ever feel invisible or alone.
Episodes
15 episodes
Syd Little: What Happened After Little & Large?
Syd Little was one half of one of Britain’s biggest comedy double acts, entertaining millions of people alongside Eddie Large on The Little and Large Show.In this episode of A Lifetime of Wisdom, Syd looks back on the incredible rise of...
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She's 86 & Cycled The Length of Britain (Land's End to John O'Groats)
Jean took on one of Great Britain's greatest cycling challenges... riding the length of Britain from Land's End to John O'Groats.The journey from Land's End to John O'Groats is one of Britain's most iconic long-distance cycle rides. Cov...
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I Was Told I’d Never Walk Again.. Then I Ran The London Marathon
Meet Mark. After suffering a brain haemorrhage, he nearly died twice. Doctors removed 15% of his brain and told him he may never walk, talk or even use a knife and fork again without being retrained.But Mark’s story didn’t end there....
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The Soldier Who Survived His Darkest Moment
Darren served in the army, but the hardest battle he ever faced wasn’t on the battlefield.In this powerful episode of A Lifetime of Wisdom, Darren opens up about depression, the moment he nearly gave up on life, and how he survived some...
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They Told Me I Was Too Working Class for Parliament - So I Became a Labour MP
The first time Lorraine Beavers set foot in the House of Parliament, she was overwhelmed. It was everything she'd imagined and nothing she'd prepared for. And then, just as she was finding her feet, someone pulled her aside and told her she was...
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Im 80.. This Was My Hardest Life Lesson
In this episode of A Lifetime of Wisdom, we take a ride with Gerry.He says life is full of lessons, some uplifting, others challenging, and many take decades to truly understand. In this video, Gerry shares the most valuable insights he...
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They Said I Wouldn’t Make It… I Proved Them Wrong
After being diagnosed with cancer, Nick was told by doctors he might not get through the treatment. Instead of giving up, he made a decision: fight, stay positive, and keep moving forward.Now, he shares the life lessons cancer taught hi...
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Everyone Calls My Town Blackpool a Sh*thole... But They’re Wrong
Not many people speak about Blackpool without judgement.In this episode of A Lifetime of Wisdom, we take a ride with Parker Words, the poet behind the viral poem “Sh*thole”, a piece that challenged how people see his hometown Blackpool....
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She’s Been Through 4 Marriages… This Is Her Advice
Meet Julia, a woman who’s been through four marriages and a lifetime of challenges, each one shaping her view on love, resilience, and what really matters.Julia recounts her experiences first-hand and the impact they’ve had on her life,...
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I Was Run Over at Age 9… I Shouldn’t Be Alive
Meet Keith, who was just 9 years old when his life changed forever.After being run over in a hit-and-run, he was left fighting for his life with a serious brain injury that would impact everything that followed. What happened in that mo...
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I Survived Hillsborough… The Worst Disaster in Football History
Meet Paula, a survivor of the Hillsborough disaster, which is one of the darkest days in football history. In 1989, at the FA Cup semi-final, 97 Liverpool fans unfortunately lost their lives due to a deadly crowd crush at Hillsborough Stadium i...
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I’m 75 … Don’t Make The Same Regret I Did | Maureen
Meet Maureen. Born in the Channel Islands, she has lived a life full of resilience, loss, kindness, and quiet strength. She gives us a story of regret and what you can do to avoid the same.From growing up in a close family with very lit...
This Changed Everything… The Secret To A Happy Life | The Mildred
Meet Mildred. Born in Bury, UK. She has lived an amazing life as a cabaret singer & entertainer, touring the world and appearing on the same stage as some of the greats, including Les Dawson, Engelbert Humperdinck, Tommy Cooper, Little &...
My Life As A Published Author | Gerry Wolstenholme | Part 1
Join us this week as we sit down with Gerry Wolstenholme, the celebrated English author and sports historian hailing from Blackpool. Gerry’s vibrant storytelling brings to life cricket and football histories that have shaped the sporting landsc...
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I Took The Famous Charlton Brothers Picture
In this special episode, we sit down with Albert Cooper, the man behind one of football’s most iconic photographs — the image of Bobby and Jack Charlton, arm in arm, just moments after England’s legendary 1966 World Cup victory. Hea...
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