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Jamila Gavin
Award-winning children's author whose novel My Soul, A Shining Tree won the Nero Book Award for Children's Fiction and who reads and discusses passages from the book on the programme.
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Jan 20, 2026
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Comedian John Bishop on his life story inspiring a Hollywood movie
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Stand-up comedian John Bishop shares how his tumultuous divorce inspired the Hollywood film Is This Thing On?, detailing his journey from open-mic nights to fame. He highlights the powerful role of stand-up in processing emotions, even reflecting on an awkward moment when his estranged wife showed up in the audience. Tom Saunders discusses their award-winning theatre training for GPs, emphasizing the importance of empathy in consultations. Meanwhile, author Jamila Gavin reads from her acclaimed novel on World War I, tackling tough themes for young readers.
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