Bored and restless, triathlete Andy Mouncey needed a new challenge. He felt he’d found the answer as he set out on an astonishing race against the clock from London to Paris. He quickly found that wasn’t enough. Andy’s true personal challenge finally fell into place inside a prison in Cumbria… 

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Produced by Tony Maguire.

Recorded and edited by Tom Haigh.

Eager to succeed, Lizzie Kaye sat at her desk in the heart of Big London Publishing and stole a glance at her colleagues. All seemed careworn. Was this her future? Five years might mean promotion, ten perhaps a senior role. Lizzie paused. Then came a decision. It was time to make a life less ordinary…

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Produced by Tony Maguire.

Recorded and edited by Tom Haigh.

Life changed forever for Kay Backhouse when an unexpected birthday card dropped through her door. It came from her brother, Syd, who never celebrated birthdays. The card’s hidden message launched an astonishing odyssey, with despair giving way to hope. Kay describes her great move north – and the surprising new chapters now emerging...

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Produced by Tony Maguire.

Recorded and edited by Tom Haigh.

Globetrotting telecoms consultant Keith Mothersdale faced one problem as he eased into idyllic rural life: “awful broadband.” So Keith decided to fix it – with a spade and a bold idea. From a shed in a sleepy village, with no pavements or streetlights, Keith set out to become Britain’s Fastest Man…

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Produced by Tony Maguire.

Recorded and edited by Tom Haigh.

Living in Brazil, the privileges of Ali Priestley's international expat lifestyle sat in sharp contrast with the searing poverty and constant threat of kidnap. With Covid surging out of control, Ali was left trapped and alone. Her escape? Buy a business – sight unseen and 10000 km away – then race to the airport…

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Produced by Tony Maguire.

Recorded and edited by Tom Haigh.

When Tanya Carter opened her bookshop she faced two seemingly insurmountable hurdles – no experience of an industry dominated by giants and a global pandemic hurtling towards small businesses trying to get on their feet. How did Tanya survive?

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Produced by Tony Maguire.

Recorded and edited by Tom Haigh.