Ade Adepitan on his first day at school

Update: 2025-09-30

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Before his career in broadcasting, Ade was an international wheelchair basketball player who won a gold medal at the 2005 Paralympic World Cup.

He spoke to Kirsty about a fashion faux pas he made on his first day at school.

You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.

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Ade Adepitan on his first day at school

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Ade Adepitan on his first day at school

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Ade Adepitan on his first day at school