• What I Wish I'd Known

  • By: The Times
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What I Wish I'd Known

By: The Times
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  • Summary

  • How do those often facing the hardest beginnings in life become so successful? Alice Thomson and Rachel Sylvester talk to extraordinary people living astonishing lives to learn from those who excel in sport, politics, the arts, business and more, despite real adversity. We hear their secrets and their inspirations, and learn how you too can thrive after life’s setbacks.


    Thoughtful, revealing and inspirational, follow the podcast now and never miss an episode.


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Episodes
  • Cressida Cowell

    Cressida Cowell
    Jul 19 2024
    In this episode, Alice Thomson and Rachel Sylvester speak to children's book author and illustrator Cressida Cowell known for the How to Train Your Dragon, The Wizards of Once and Which Way to Anywhere book series. She was the Waterstones Children’s Laureate from 2019 – 2022.

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    30 mins
  • James Cleverly

    James Cleverly
    Jun 21 2024

    In this episode, Alice Thomson and Rachel Sylvester speak to James Cleverly, Secretary of State for the Home Department, about his childhood as a young black man growing up in South East London and how the racism he encountered then is different to the situation now.


    Producer: Florence de Schlichting


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    39 mins
  • Rachel Reeves

    Rachel Reeves
    Jun 21 2024

    In this episode, Rachel Reeves, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, tells us about how her childhood and passion for chess have shaped her identity as a woman within male dominated environments.


    Producer: Florence de Schlichting



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    40 mins

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