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Victoria Derbyshire's Unbelievable Britain

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Victoria Derbyshire's Unbelievable Britain
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  • Victoria Derbyshire's Unbelievable Britain

    Logan Brown: Parenthood, Pregnancy and His Journey as a Trans Man

    27/08/2026 | 40 mins.
    Logan Brown joins Victoria Derbyshire to talk about his journey as a trans man, becoming pregnant with his daughter Nova, and the Glamour cover that suddenly put his story in front of millions of people around the world.

    He opens up about realising he was trans, the shame and uncertainty he initially felt during pregnancy, the online backlash that followed, and how becoming a dad completely changed his life.

    Logan also reveals why sharing his story has helped other trans men realise parenthood could be possible for them - and why, beyond all the headlines and opinions, he simply wants to get on with raising his daughter.

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    #loganbrown #unbelievablebritain #victoriaderbyshire #transdad #parenthood
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    Hannah Slater: Fighting for the Right to Choose Whilst Living with a Terminal Diagnosis.

    20/08/2026 | 45 mins.
    Hannah Slater was just 36 when she was told her cancer was terminal. With a young son, Theo, at the heart of everything she does, Hannah is determined to make the most of the time she has while also campaigning for a change in the law around assisted dying.

    She joins Victoria Derbyshire to talk about facing an unimaginable diagnosis, motherhood, what living fully means to her now, and why she believes people with terminal illnesses should have greater choice and control at the end of their lives.

    For more information:
    https://www.mydeath-mydecision.org.uk/
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    Mr Motivator | From Homeless Single Dad to British TV Icon

    13/08/2026 | 51 mins.
    Derrick Evans, otherwise known as Mr Motivator, joins Victoria Derbyshire to reveal the extraordinary story behind one of British TV’s most recognisable personalities. From homelessness and life as a single dad to facing racism and being told a Black man doing fitness on television “wouldn’t work”, Derrick shares how he fought his way onto GMTV and became a 90s TV icon.

    He also reveals what happened when he was finally given his chance on live TV, and the phone lines were suddenly jammed with viewers asking for more.

    Watch next: Pastor Mick Fleming’s incredible story

    Watch on Youtube → https://youtu.be/rnBfQjkbCFQ

    Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/1RWmP0PjlZGgzHWekbD0JQ?si=dfa40215eac04ad8

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    "My Heart Shatters Every Time": 35 Years of Fostering | Debbie Bright

    06/08/2026 | 1h 7 mins.
    The Debbie Bright you know from TOWIE is only half the story. Away from the limelight, Debbie was quietly changing hundreds of lives.

    Debbie shares her incredible 35-year journey from a career in fashion to fostering over 200 children and adopting two more. She opens up about the "fix-it" attitude that drives her, the heartbreak of saying goodbye to the babies she’s nurtured, and the "sliding doors" moment in a Pizza Hut that changed her life forever.

    We also go behind the scenes of her time on The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE). Debbie reflects on what it was like raising her children in the public eye, her "side-of-the-road" proposal from her husband Dave, and why she has no regrets about her family’s time on reality TV.

    This is a powerful conversation about the "village" it takes to raise a child, the resilience of the human spirit, and why Debbie is still smiling after a lifetime of giving.
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    From Incurable Cancer to Team GB Athlete | Luke Grenfell-Shaw

    02/07/2026 | 59 mins.
    In this moving interview, Victoria Derbyshire sits down with Team GB athlete, adventurer, and filmmaker Luke Grenfell-Shaw to discuss his extraordinary journey of resilience and hope. Diagnosed at just 24 years old with a rare, aggressive, and incurable stage 4 cancer that had spread to his lungs, Luke was told he may only have months to live. Just days after starting his first cycle of chemotherapy, his family faced further tragedy when his older brother John died in a tragic accident.

    Luke shares how a conversation with his father shifted his mindset toward survival and taking control of his time. He discusses his unprecedented treatment success, cycling in his hospital room, and the research supporting exercise during chemo. We also hear about his Bristol-to-Beijing expedition, the human kindness he witnessed, and his transition to a Team GB endurance runner. Finally, Luke explains the meaning behind his bagpipes and shares why we shouldn't wait for a crisis to pursue our dreams.

    Watch Luke's documentary, "A Life In Tandem", here: https://youtu.be/WLsCanknLjI?si=u9aekeTo2KpmcRQL

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    #UnbelievableBritain #LukeGrenfellShaw #VictoriaDerbyshire #CancerSurvivor #Stage4Cancer #UltraRunning

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About Victoria Derbyshire's Unbelievable Britain
Real people. Real stories. Unbelievable Britain. Victoria Derbyshire sits down with people who have lived through extraordinary, jaw dropping and sometimes heart stopping experiences. Deeply personal stories that reveal the incredible breadth of lives, backgrounds and journeys that make up the people who live across the UK. Honest, powerful and unforgettable conversations that do not just stay with you, they can change the way you see your own life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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