In this episode of Sixteen Summers, Kirsten chats to Gadget Show presenter Ortis Deley about being 'farmed' as a child and the impact that had on his life, his Ghanaian roots and why he's desperate for his own kids to understand their heritage, and losing his job on Channel 4 during the Athletics World Championships.In an honest and revealing chat, Ortis also answers THAT question - would he swap his own childhood for the one he's giving his own two kids??Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe/follow the podcast and find Kirsten on social media @RealKirstOBrien.

In this episode of Sixteen Summers, Kirsten chats to Gadget Show presenter Ortis Deley about being 'farmed' as a child and the impact that had on his life, his Ghanaian roots and why he's desperate for his own kids to understand their heritage, and losing his job on Channel 4 during the Athletics World Championships. In an honest and revealing chat, Ortis also answers THAT question - would he swap his own childhood for the one he's giving his own two kids?? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe/follow the podcast and find Kirsten on social media @RealKirstOBrien.

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Welcome to Sixteen Summers with Kirsten O'Brien - the podcast that wants to know the answer to one simple question: if you had to choose between the childhood you had, or the one you're giving your kids, which would you pick?

In this podcast TV and radio presenter Kirsten chats to famous faces such as Will Mellor, Jason Manford, Melinda Messenger and Steve Backshall about their childhoods and about how they tackle the challenges that come with being a parent. 

And every episode ends with THAT big question.

Follow Kirsten on twitter @realkirstobrien and join in the conversation using #16summers.

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Welcome to Sixteen Summers with Kirsten O'Brien - the podcast that wants to know the answer to one simple question: if you had to choose between the childhood you had, or the one you're giving your kids, which would you pick? In this podcast TV and radio presenter Kirsten chats to famous faces such as Will Mellor, Jason Manford, Melinda Messenger and Steve Backshall about their childhoods and about how they tackle the challenges that come with being a parent. And every episode ends with THAT big question. Follow Kirsten on twitter @realkirstobrien and join in the conversation using #16summers.

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