Unexpected Turns

Join Anne, Bev and Julie as we delve into the life of Around the World George. Already struggling at school with dyslexia ,George tragically lost his father. Unable to deal with his emotions George made 'some bad choices' ending up dropping out of school after  'a rumble'. With the help of family and friends George set off for a year backpacking around Australia. A change of environment wasn't eno...

Join Anne, Bev and Julie as they delve into the life of Chris Reeves, consumed with guilt Chris became so exhausted he would get out of bed to go downstairs to sleep on the sofa. Knowing something had to change he became his own hero, gaining energy and motivation by helping others do the same. Having set up 'Win the Morning, win the day', Chris is now known around the world, yet feels there is st...

Join Anne, Bev and Julie as we delve into the life of  photographer, stunt man, adventurer and code writer Les Morales. After  a relationship ended badly Les bought a camera to fill the void. Despite photographing Bradley Wiggins urinating he is respected throughout the world for his work documenting cycling and surfing.  Find out why Tom Piddock questioned whether it was bad luck when Les photogr...

Unexpected Turns delves into the lives of the bold, brave, truly inspirational people whose lives have taken an unexpected turn, today we meet Sarah Watkins. Sarah and David had it all, a lovely home, two wonderful boys and another on the way, but her beautiful baby Sam needed more, much more. Diagnosed with Autism a mother's fight for her son began. From taking on the medics, the local authority...

Wandering nomads, Adam Manley and family quit their jobs, sold everything and set off to travel around Europe. No plans just following their hearts. Hear what it’s like being of no fixed abode from the craziness of Life in the Spanish hills, shady job offers, to the most haunted town in Europe. Loving the freedom and quality time together they have no intention of returning to bricks and mortar. J...

Unexpected Turns delves into the lives of the bold, brave, truly inspirational people whose lives have taken an unexpected turn, today we chat to the amazing Tiara Clarke, A.K.A. Fluffy-soon to be Dr. Fluffy. After almost losing her career and reputation due to an egregious lie she has battled her way back to happiness.  Tiara lives by the motto, just try it, you have one life make it a full life....

Unexpected Turns delves into the lives of the bold, brave, truly inspirational people whose lives have taken an unexpected turn, today we hear from the truly inspiring Leticia Francis. As a child Leticia was rejected and abandoned by her family. Seeking love and comfort in a series of toxic relationships and alcohol, she narrowly avoided death and gaol before turning her life around.  Now happy an...

Unexpected Turns delves into the lives of the bold, brave, truly inspirational people whose lives have taken an unexpected turn, today we hear from the multi talented adventurer Sian Tattersall. In  our first episode, (Chris  and Gab's World Cycling Tour,) we touched on Sian's adventures in China and several of you were keen to hear more from Sian.  One of the strongest people I know Sian bravely...

Unexpected Turns delves into the lives of the bold, brave, truly inspirational people whose lives have taken an unexpected turn, today, former World Tour Professional cyclist and now 'Gravel King'  Ian Boswell joins us along with former World tour Teammate, Jon Dibben. Ian, 'The Bos', was destined to join the elite group of Grand Tour winners when a crash ended his career. Suffering severe co...

Lawyer to Comic Cartoonist. How did that happen? Ultra Cyclist, adventurer, writer, comic cartoonist and all round amazing human being, Tegan Phillips, explains all in today's show. Unexpected Turns delves into the lives of the bold, brave truly inspirational people whose lives have taken an unexpected turn.   Tegan Phillips seemed to have the perfect life but as she describes, it something was no...

Did Brian complete his challenge? Today he tells us how he got on and answers some of the many questions you sent in. But what has he been up to since? Listen in and find out at the end of this episode. Join Anne, Bev and Julie in the first of our Question & Answer shows. Today Brian Wheeler a competitive runner, rower and pilot who became paralysed overnight is back to answer your questions....

Unexpected Turns delves into the lives of the bold, brave truly inspirational people whose lives have taken an unexpected turn. Brian describes his journey as a catalogue of failure and rejection, yet against all odds and defying medical logic he has truimphed. A competitive runner and rower Brian became paralysed overnight. Join Anne, Bev and Julie to hear his  incredible story, of overcomin...

This was our 1st episode and now a few thousand downloads later we are republishing it with a quick update. Unexpected Turns delves into the lives of the bold, brave, truly inspirational people whose lives have taken an unexpected turn, none more so than our first guests, Chris O'Hare and Gabs Gratrix, who are cycling around the world, well they are currently holed up in Georgia due to Covid restr...

What's happening? When is the next show?  Lots of you have been asking what are we up to? What are our season 1 guests up to right now? Listen in to find out.

We are social animals, we reach out to others from birth using smiles and cries, but what is it like communication fails? We set up this podcast to reach out and share our stories. Like us many of our guests share how often communication breaks down and how that makes them feel. Www.speechand language.org.uk, www.autism.org.uk,

Today we publish the unedited version of Joanne interviewing her grandma, Aileen.  We were lucky enough to have Aileen Tattersall tell us about her experience of WW2 in Wales. Aileen is an amazing woman, after the war she took up fencing and represented her country internationally, before having a family and becoming an extremely popular teacher.  After publishing her  episode in No...

A sneak preview of next week's episode with the very regal, Hilary, who was a very welcome unexpected turn in the lives of her recently retired parents. Talking to Hilary I was constantly reminded of Queen Elizabeth II, for whom Hilary had huge respect.

We are back with a host of extraordinary guests whose inner strength and determination has seen them navigate unexpected turns triumphing over adversity to achieve success.  Join Anne, Bev and Julie as we explore the lives of some truly remarkable people. Whatever life brings our guests are ready to triumph. 

Unexpected Turns, well this isn't the episode we promised you. Covid has impacted several of our guests plans, so here is a quick update on some of our amazing guests for next year. 

Join Anne, Bev and Julie in the first of our Question & Answer shows. Today Brian Wheeler a competitive runner, rower and pilot who became paralysed overnight is back to answer your questions. Having been told he was unlikely to ever walk again Brian set about defying medical logic. Not only was Brian determined to get out of his wheelchair and walk he wanted to run and fly again. Now a truste...

This is a quick update and thanks from the hosts, Anne, Bev and Julie.  Unexpected Turns delves into the lives of the bold, brave, truly incredible people whose lives have taken an unexpected turn.  Firstly, huge thanks to both our listeners and guests for all your messages of support. We really do appreciate you taking the time to contact us. All of our guests will appear on two shows, one an ini...

Unexpected Turns delves into the lives of the bold, brave truly inspirational people whose lives have taken an unexpected turn. Join Anne, Bev and Julie to hear their amazing stories, be it surviving a prison cell In Myanmar, or learning to walk and even fly again. Jolted out of their comfort zone our guests have all achieved great things.   If you have a question or message for us, or any of our...