This British Life Podcast

Interview with The Big Issue Foundation CEO Stephen Robertson. Find out why some Big Issue vendors are incredible examples of REAL Personal Development and get the back story on what the company is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David qualified as a doctor in 1993 from St Mary's Hospital Medical School in London with a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery degree. His natural warmth, charm and skill for talking lead him into TV work.He joined Living TV giving medical advice on shows “Why Me?” and “Call the Doctor”, presented “Lets Get Healthy” for ITV and became a regular presenter on ” The Really Useful Show” and “Daily Live” for BBC 1 before being asked to join Anne Robinson on “Watchdog”- the flag-ship consumer affairs programme on BBC1 as a presenter and reporter. David was then asked to anchor the BBC’s “Watchdog Healthcheck” which he did for two years before moving to join “Tomorrow’s world”- the prime time technology showIn 2002 David launched the cult show “Most Haunted Live” , and hosted the world’s largest live ghost hunt.. He also presented “Hospital Live” worked on “Richard and Judy”, “Alan Titchmarsch”, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC’s “Inside Out”. He has also been a regular panelist on “The Wright Stuff” on channel five for eight years. He has hosted over 30 different television shows over the last 15 years as well as contributing to many others in the U.K and U.S. Topping it all off he's also a bloody good bloke so listen in as he tells us his haunting tale of one evening and why renowned Psychic Derek Acorah once physically attacked him in a bar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we chat with John Higgins, screenwriter, editor and author of the recently published: The Twisted Boy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon is an Emmy Award winner who has worked in the media for over two decades, producing more than 250 hours of high end programming for the likes of the BBC, Discovery channel and National Geographic. Not only has some of his experiences included being shot at by the Taliban and holding a dying child in his arms, he's also an author, Spiritualist and previous producer for a whole series of Top Gear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma is London’s Leading English Business Protocol Expert & Etiquette Editor at Vialucci Magazine.Originally from a Financial background she has carved her way to the top of the U.K (and international) Etiquette and Deportment world. Listen to Emma give the Podcast team much needed advice on business and dinning Etiquette, the difference between Etiquette and manners, then as usual we go down a step and hear Theo retell his experience of high end and genuine etiquette which he received from a drunk Italian hooker! Quote...Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.. 'Emily Post'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nik Powell was one of two people who founded Virgin Records (guess who the other one was?). He then co-founded Palace Productions which produced films such as Mona Lisa and The Crying Game. He has also recently stepped down after a 14 year stint as Director of the National Film and Television school. In this show we hear how Virgin Records came about and a whole host of other things such as how the postal strike and the film The Exorcist helped the company get ahead. You'll also hear about one of the Virgin subsidiaries which didn't pan out! Audio Production by Antonio Parejo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linda is a half Italian, Ex ballet dancer who has a huge pig as a pet and was once barred from a pub. Oh and she's also done some other stuff, only like spent 20yrs at the BBC in roles such as Head of BBC Creative Leadership, Development Executive of Documentaries/Factual Entertainment and worked on revamping shows such as The Blue Planet, Top gear, Doctor Who and Strictly Come Dancing. Of course in true Vialucci Podcast style Theo and Tom decide to find out about that pig.... Audio and Visual Production by Antonio Parejo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom's away so this week Theo and Shani chat with all round creative talent Julia Vogl about why she chose to come to London and the ups and downs of being here. You'll also hear Julia's ripostes to Theo's usual ardent ramblings about society. Audio Production by Antonio Parejo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pro Wrestling Champion Patrick Suttie (aka Dr Leonardo Darwin) drops in the studio to chat with Theo and Tom about his (Heavyweight Champion) wrestling career in the U.K and U.S plus his acting and previous life as a commodities broker. Audio and Visual production by Antonio Parejo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show Theo and Shani chat with producer and publicist Sophie Goodale who has worked with and for many companies, brands and Celebrities such as on the CBS 'Dr Phil show' and has also been the U.K Publicist to Lindsey Lohan. Watch us LIVE on YouTube and Facebook.@VialucciMediaFilmed in London.Audio/Visual Production by Peter Kinahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Shani is on holiday Theo and his friend/guest host Andrew Fawn chat with Podcaster and Journalist Chrystal Genesis Watch us LIVE on YouTube and Facebook.@VialucciMediaFilmed in London.Audio/Visual Production by Peter Kinahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew, Theo and Shani. In this show the team discuss Trump, The Northern Lights, bad behaviour of people in cinemas, Mcdonalds and going on a first dates. Watch us LIVE on YouTube and Facebook.@VialucciMediaFilmed in London.Audio/Visual Production by Peter Kinahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vialucci Podcast #21 Theo X and Andrew Fawn with guest Film Critic and Cinephile John Higgins. We discuss his top 5 Christmas movie classics of the past and present along with some of his wildcard choices.Watch us LIVE on YouTube and Facebook.@VialucciMediaFilmed in London.Audio Production by Peter Kinahan and Kerem Isik. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vialucci Podcast #23 Former BBC Worldwide exec Tracy Forsyth .In this episode Andrew Fawn and Theo X chat with former BBC Worldwide Executive Tracy Forsyth. We get to hear about how Tracy got started in media, how her first interview went when breaking into the industry along with the more lower level jobs she had beforehand such as selling cream cakes and washing dishes!Tracy went on to spend many years as a commissioner for both the UK and International markets and is now a producer for the mentoring program WFTV (Women in Film and Television).Follow us here...@VialucciMediaRecorded in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chima Anya (Half Romanian/Half Nigerian)is by day a practising General Practitioner and by night a rising HipHop artist and Musician. Theo and Shani chat with Chima about how he juggles working in an NHS practise along with building his musical career in the U.K and abroad. He also tells us how he makes his music and explains to the team the 5 divisions on Hip Hop Culture. Theo then gives us some tips on real world hustle for creatives. All that and lots lots more! Don't forget to listen to one of Chima's songs closing out the show. https://twitter.com/ChimaAnya Follow the show here...@VialucciMediaRecorded Live in London.Audio & Visual Production by Kerem Isik and Patrick KinahanOutro Song: Coffee by Chima Anya Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vialucci Podcast Episode #25 Theo, Andrew and Shani.Today the hosts get together and discuss people who get frisky in public (#Lord of the Rings), 30 hour plane flights, M. Night Shyamalan movies, THEO going to the Imax Cinema, SHANI going to the Theatre, ANDREW going on another first date and for the very first time we get to hear the production team speak. All that and more you lucky, lucky listeners! Watch, Listen and Follow on...YouTubePeriscopeTwitterFacebookI-TunesSoundcloudStitcher.@VialucciMediaRecorded in London.Audio & Visual Production by Kerem Isik and Patrick Kinahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vialucci Podcast Episode #26 Valentines Movie Special!Back by popular demand Theo and Andrew chat with Vialucci Podcast resident Movie expert John Higgins. In this Valentines special John gives us a rundown of his favourite Romance movies. Watch, Listen and Follow on...YouTubePeriscopeTwitterFacebookI-TunesSoundcloudStitcher.@VialucciMediaRecorded in London.Audio & Visual Production by Kerem Isik and Patrick Kinahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vialucci Podcast Episode #27 with Theo, Shani and Andrew. In this show the hosts try out a new feature of the show where they each bring up a subject to discuss. Andrew kicks off the discussions with a topic on body modifications. Theo gets acerbic about Beyonce Finally, Shani wants to discuss the unhappy experiences with getting to see a Doctor in the U.K. All that with lots lots more! Watch, Listen and Follow on...YouTubePeriscopeTwitterFacebookI-TunesSoundcloudStitcher.@VialucciMediaRecorded in London.Audio & Visual Production by Peter KinahanPost-Production by Kerem Isik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vialucci Podcast Episode #28 Oscars SPECIAL!Andrew and Theo are back on with Movie expert John Higgins; where he gives us a rundown on his best 6 Oscar Winning performances (Female then Male) and best overall movie winners over the last 50 years of the Academy Awards. Watch, Listen and Follow on...YouTubePeriscopeTwitterFacebookI-TunesSoundcloudStitcher.@VialucciMedia Recorded in London.Audio & Visual Production by Kerem Isik and Peter Kinahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vialucci Podcast Episode #29 with Andrew, Theo and the new Co-Host Charles Kirby.In this show the hosts Andrew Fawn and Theo-X test drive the new co-host Charles Kirby along with our lovely new sound equipment.The team discuss matters of LGTBQ, Personal Trainers, Instagram influencers, then onto people such as Terry Crews and Katie Price. Where else do you get all that... and more!Watch, Listen and Follow on...YouTubePeriscopeTwitterFacebookI-TunesSoundcloudStitcher@VialucciMediaRecorded in London.Audio & Visual Production by Kerem Isik. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.