Saturday Live Russell Tovey, Desert Racing, Puppeteering, and the Inheritance Tracks of Paul Bettany
Dec 13, 2025
In this engaging discussion, actor Russell Tovey shares his passion for contemporary art and insights from his acting journey, while humanitarian Sally Becker recounts her harrowing work rescuing children from war zones. Extreme motorcyclist Vanessa Rock discusses her inspiring recovery from a life-altering crash and how racing has become a path for mental healing. The conversation also touches on the emotional challenges of aid work and the unique power of puppetry in storytelling, promising an emotional and thought-provoking experience.
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Make Your Own Luck
- Vanessa Rock argues that 'luck' is largely a mindset and you can make your own luck through action and adaptation.
- She advises getting up, fighting, adapting and doing small things today that change tomorrow.
Art Can Be Inviting And Accessible
- Russell Tovey found permission to love contemporary art when artists from similar backgrounds entered mainstream conversation.
- He created accessible resources (podcast and book) to welcome young people into the art world without shame.
From Homeless Busker To Music
- Paul Bettany describes busking on the London tube after being thrown out of his house with no money.
- He traces musical roots to his grandmother, a light-operetta singer who performed in New York.