A Lifetime Of Wisdom

From fighting his way to number two in the world to struggling to find his purpose after retirement, former British boxing champion Brian Rose has an incredible story to tell. We took Brian out for a ride through Blackpool to reflect on his remarkable boxing career, from winning the British title and fighting for a world championship in New York to the sacrifices, heartbreak and challenges behind...

Gail was diagnosed with early-onset dementia at just 54 years old. After months of tests, she was told she may have only six or seven “good years”. But years later, Gail is still living life, finding new passions, spending time outdoors, painting, taking photographs and speaking openly about what dementia really looks like. In this ride, Gail talks about the moment she realised something was wrong...

Rick Wakeman joins A Lifetime of Wisdom for a trishaw ride and a conversation about his extraordinary life in music, family and the lessons he’s learned along the way. At 77, the Yes keyboardist and solo artist still has plenty he wants to do. With his unmistakable humour, Rick shares stories from Never Mind the Buzzcocks, his friendship with Norman Wisdom and the early recording session he though...

What really matters after 93 years of life? Sparkly Margaret joins us for a ride and an honest conversation about childhood, marriage, family and finding happiness through difficult times. Born in Fleetwood in 1933, Margaret remembers carrying a gas mask to school, sheltering during air raids and growing up with wartime rationing. She shares stories of making fishing nets for local trawlers, meeti...

On Saturday, Bobby Rimmer was in Ricky Hatton’s corner. By Wednesday, he was in prison. What followed is a story of second chances, loyalty and finding a different way to follow your dream. In this episode of A Lifetime of Wisdom, we take boxing coach Bobby Rimmer out for a ride to hear about his journey from Beswick in Manchester to training Ricky Hatton, Rampage Jackson and Brian Rose, and worki...

Joanne was buried alive for five days during World War 2. More than 80 years later, she still remembers the moment rescuers finally found her beneath the rubble. During this extraordinary ride, 94-year-old Joanne shares how she survived the Blitz, lived through a pioneering heart operation, worked as a prime minister’s secretary and found herself dining alongside royalty. Her life has included uni...

Mr Motivator became one of the most recognisable faces on British television, but his journey to GMTV was anything but straightforward. In this episode of A Lifetime of Wisdom, we take Mr Motivator out for a ride and hear how he went from being a homeless single dad and taking whatever work he could find, to spending years fighting for his chance on television. He tells us about finally getting hi...

What happens when one dance in the garden turns into millions of followers? In this episode of A Lifetime of Wisdom, we’re joined by Joan and Jimmy, better known as The Two J’s, who somehow became social media sensations in their 70s. It all started during lockdown when Jimmy agreed to do one dance. He thought that would be the end of it. More than 1,000 dances later, they now have 4.6 million fol...

Peter has been through more than most, yet he looks back on his life with no regrets. After losing his fingers in an accident at just two years old, growing up during rationing and enjoying more than 50 years with his beloved wife, Adele, Peter has plenty of stories to tell. During our ride, he shares his hilarious memories, thoughts on love and marriage, and the simple outlook on life that has ke...

At 92, Barrie looks back on an extraordinary life with one powerful message: he has zero regrets. After being bombed out of Grimsby during the Second World War, Barrie moved to Fleetwood, left home for London at just 16, completed National Service and later enjoyed a 60-year marriage to his beloved wife, Sheila. During our ride, Barrie shares stories about family, fatherhood, surviving two heart a...

Syd Little was one half of one of Britain’s biggest comedy double acts, entertaining millions of people alongside Eddie Large on The Little and Large Show. In this episode of A Lifetime of Wisdom, Syd looks back on the incredible rise of Little & Large, what life was really like at the height of their fame, his friendship with Eddie and what happened when the cameras eventually stopped rolling...

Jean took on one of Great Britain's greatest cycling challenges... riding the length of Britain from Land's End to John O'Groats. The journey from Land's End to John O'Groats is one of Britain's most iconic long-distance cycle rides. Covering around 1,700 kilometres, it takes riders from the rugged Scottish Highlands all the way to the south west tip of England. It&ap...

Meet Mark. After suffering a brain haemorrhage, he nearly died twice. Doctors removed 15% of his brain and told him he may never walk, talk or even use a knife and fork again without being retrained. But Mark’s story didn’t end there. Despite everything he had been through, he went on to rebuild his life and eventually ran the London Marathon. About A Lifetime Of Wisdom A Lifetime Of Wisdom is a s...

Darren served in the army, but the hardest battle he ever faced wasn’t on the battlefield. In this powerful episode of A Lifetime of Wisdom, Darren opens up about depression, the moment he nearly gave up on life, and how he survived something that could have ended everything. This is a raw, honest conversation about mental health at its lowest. Daren’s story is difficult to hear at times, but it’s...

The first time Lorraine Beavers set foot in the House of Parliament, she was overwhelmed. It was everything she'd imagined and nothing she'd prepared for. And then, just as she was finding her feet, someone pulled her aside and told her she was a bit too working class. That moment changed everything. This is the story of how an ordinary woman from an ordinary background fought her way in...

In this episode of A Lifetime of Wisdom, we take a ride with Gerry. He says life is full of lessons, some uplifting, others challenging, and many take decades to truly understand. In this video, Gerry shares the most valuable insights he's learned over 80 years, wisdom that could save you countless years of trial and error. About A Lifetime Of Wisdom A Lifetime Of Wisdom is a social-first non...

After being diagnosed with cancer, Nick was told by doctors he might not get through the treatment. Instead of giving up, he made a decision: fight, stay positive, and keep moving forward. Now, he shares the life lessons cancer taught him, why purpose matters more than ever, and why getting older doesn’t mean slowing down. This is a powerful reminder that no matter what life throws at you, your mi...

Not many people speak about Blackpool without judgement. In this episode of A Lifetime of Wisdom, we take a ride with Parker Words, the poet behind the viral poem “Sh*thole”, a piece that challenged how people see his hometown Blackpool. This episode is extra special as we visit The Big Food Project, the main charity food bank re-distributor in Blackpool, Fylde, and Wyre. What happens when a place...

Meet Julia, a woman who’s been through four marriages and a lifetime of challenges, each one shaping her view on love, resilience, and what really matters. Julia recounts her experiences first-hand and the impact they’ve had on her life, from navigating relationships that didn’t last to finding strength in independence and learning the true importance of communication, support, and never giving up...

Meet Keith, who was just 9 years old when his life changed forever. After being run over in a hit-and-run, he was left fighting for his life with a serious brain injury that would impact everything that followed. What happened in that moment didn’t just shape his childhood… it shaped his entire future. About A Lifetime Of Wisdom A Lifetime Of Wisdom is a social-first non-profit "podcast on wh...

Meet Paula, a survivor of the Hillsborough disaster, which is one of the darkest days in football history. In 1989, at the FA Cup semi-final, 97 Liverpool fans unfortunately lost their lives due to a deadly crowd crush at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield. Paula recounts the experience first-hand and the dramatic effect this has had on her life, from being a Liverpool season ticket holder to not b...

Meet Maureen. Born in the Channel Islands, she has lived a life full of resilience, loss, kindness, and quiet strength. She gives us a story of regret and what you can do to avoid the same. From growing up in a close family with very little but a lot of love, to living abroad in Portugal, to facing life-changing health challenges later in life, Maureen’s story is one of perseverance. She has exper...

Meet Mildred. Born in Bury, UK. She has lived an amazing life as a cabaret singer & entertainer, touring the world and appearing on the same stage as some of the greats, including Les Dawson, Engelbert Humperdinck, Tommy Cooper, Little & Large, Bruce Forsyth and many more.  Despite an amazing career, Mildred has faced some very difficult times. Despite this, she always has a smile on her f...

Join us this week as we sit down with Gerry Wolstenholme, the celebrated English author and sports historian hailing from Blackpool. Gerry’s vibrant storytelling brings to life cricket and football histories that have shaped the sporting landscape of Lancashire and beyond. His works range from detailed matchday chronicles and trivia-packed club miscellanies like Blackpool, to poetry like The Lost‑...

In this special episode, we sit down with Albert Cooper, the man behind one of football’s most iconic photographs — the image of Bobby and Jack Charlton, arm in arm, just moments after England’s legendary 1966 World Cup victory.  Hear the untold story behind the shot, what it was like to be on the pitch that historic day, and how a single frame came to define a generation of English football.