David Hirst

Women of Courage

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This is the story of their resilience in the face of a trauma which could have destroyed them. Each in their own way found a strength which helped them to overcome a crisis that would change their lives forever. The podcast explores a whole host of emotive subjects from the raw impact of crime to the realities of war and asks questions about loss, grief, forgiveness and healing. The episodes therefore include discussions and themes that some listeners may find upsetting, so listener discretion is advised. Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorksh...

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David Hirst

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Women of Courage Episode 5 - Diane Dernie 07.01.2026 32:15

Journalist David Hirst speaks to Diane Dernie, the mother of Ben Parkinson, the most severely wounded soldier to survive the war in Afghanistan. Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorkshire based journalist and broadcaster David Hirst. David, who has now retired, started his career at his home town newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle and went on to work...

Women of Courage Episode 4 - Sammy Woodhouse 31.12.2025 29:03

Journalist David Hirst speaks to Sammy Woodhouse, the lady who helped expose the Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal. Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorkshire based journalist and broadcaster David Hirst. David, who has now retired, started his career at his home town newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle and went on to work for many organisat...

Women of Courage Episode 3 - Maureen Greeves 24.12.2025 21:38

Journalist David Hirst speaks to Maureen Greeves, who's husband died following a vicious attack on Christmas Eve in 2012. Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorkshire based journalist and broadcaster David Hirst. David, who has now retired, started his career at his home town newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle and went on to work for many organisations...

Women of Courage Episode 2 - Caroline Willgoose 17.12.2025 18:42

Journalist David Hirst speaks to Caroline Willgoose, who's son who died following a knife attack at a school in Sheffield in 2025. Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorkshire based journalist and broadcaster David Hirst. David, who has now retired, started his career at his home town newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle and went on to work for many orga...

Women of Courage Episode 1 - Katy McDermott 10.12.2025 16:42

Journalist David Hirst speaks to Katy McDermott, who's son Kyle died in a hit and run incident in September 2006.  Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorkshire based journalist and broadcaster David Hirst. David, who has now retired, started his career at his home town newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle and went on to work for many organisations,...