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Life lessons: Rick Astley on what life so far has taught him

Graeme Green — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:00:42 +0000

The English singer-songwriter on appreciating good fortune, the benefits of stoicism, and being a trucker in another life

Graeme Green — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:00:29 +0000

The British politician on being optimistic, what she learned from her incarcerated mother, and her enduring faith in community

Graeme Green — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:46:15 +0000

Now presenting the 2026 Winter Games on TNT, the former Team GB Olympic snowboarder reflects on what has shaped her life beyond the slopes

Graeme Green — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:00:11 +0000

The English singer-songwriter on the importance of following your own path, finding wisdom out in the surf, and learning to let go

Tom Pattinson — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00:28 +0000

The standup comedian on taking the Liz Truss approach, his love of the French exit, and dogs winking at him

Graeme Green — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:00:02 +0000

The acclaimed stand-up comedian, 44, on surviving heart failure and a stroke, leading by example, and learning to agree to disagree

Graeme Green — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:00:39 +0000

The acclaimed actor on his belief that ‘stupid’ humans will evolve, his love of classic movies, and why he won’t be getting cremated

Positive News — Wed, 28 May 2025 07:00:45 +0000

The founder of ethical fashion brand Community Clothing on feeding his pigs, not feeding billionaires and why money isn’t key to happiness

Lucy Purdy — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:48:46 +0000

The novelist on people’s inherent goodness and her new app, which promises to ‘open your eyes to your nearby wild’

Graeme Green — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:16:56 +0000

The TV and radio presenter on her contempt for bullies, embracing ageing and what she’s learned from decades of intense pain