60 acast.com The Shapes of Stories https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories en Lawrence Prestidge books,stories Lawrence Prestidge Stories come in all shapes and sizes, whether it be from our favourite books, our life experiences or from the day to day challenges we face.


Every episode, Lawrence Prestidge will talk to storytellers from a variety of creative industries to find out the stories they have to tell and how those stories shape their lives.

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]]> Stories come in all shapes and sizes, whether it be from our favourite books, our life experiences or from the day to day challenges we face.


Every episode, Lawrence Prestidge will talk to storytellers from a variety of creative industries to find out the stories they have to tell and how those stories shape their lives.

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]]> false Lawrence Prestidge lawrence.prestidge@gmail.com 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 the-shapes-of-stories episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32/1605121660525-92801f805a5f5914b84fdde19a5dae68.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories The Shapes of Stories Jackie Weaver #53 Jackie Weaver #53 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:07:00 GMT 50:15 61b64723329b5d0013a77800 false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/jackie-weaver-53 61b64723329b5d0013a77800 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 jackie-weaver-53 You Have the Authority full 4 53 Jackie Weaver is the engagingly improbable internet star who found herself on a fast track to fame when a Zoom meeting of the Handforth parish council meeting, which she was overseeing, went viral. Her calm banishment of troublesome and shouty men, along with her humour, has won many admirers.

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]]> Jackie Weaver is the engagingly improbable internet star who found herself on a fast track to fame when a Zoom meeting of the Handforth parish council meeting, which she was overseeing, went viral. Her calm banishment of troublesome and shouty men, along with her humour, has won many admirers.

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]]> Annie Price #52 Annie Price #52 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:01:52 GMT 50:15 6194fe8dcb3c660012e18f9e false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/annie-price-52 6194fe8dcb3c660012e18f9e 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 annie-price-52 Out of the Ashes full 4 52 Annie Price, was left with severe facial burns after narrowly escaping from a caravan fire as a baby. 


After the fire Annie was taken into care and social workers said they believed it was her mum who started the fire.

  

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]]> Annie Price, was left with severe facial burns after narrowly escaping from a caravan fire as a baby. 


After the fire Annie was taken into care and social workers said they believed it was her mum who started the fire.

  

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]]> Lucy Benjamin #51 Lucy Benjamin #51 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:01:06 GMT 1:04:02 6177e892ebd229001941c10c false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/lucy-benjamin 6177e892ebd229001941c10c 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 lucy-benjamin Close to Home full 4 51 Lucy Benjamin is an English actress. Best known for her role in the BBC soap  EastEnders as Lisa Fowler 

Following her initial departure from the soap, she competed in The X Factor: Battle of the Stars (2006) which she won, as well as competing in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2009). She made guest returns to EastEnders in 2010 and 2017, while also appearing in series such as Casualty and Doctors. From 2019 to 2020, she reprised her role as Lisa on EastEnders on a regular basis.

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]]> Lucy Benjamin is an English actress. Best known for her role in the BBC soap  EastEnders as Lisa Fowler 

Following her initial departure from the soap, she competed in The X Factor: Battle of the Stars (2006) which she won, as well as competing in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2009). She made guest returns to EastEnders in 2010 and 2017, while also appearing in series such as Casualty and Doctors. From 2019 to 2020, she reprised her role as Lisa on EastEnders on a regular basis.

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]]> Jack Ryder #50 Jack Ryder #50 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:01:35 GMT 1:00:08 6177e3342b3f4d00183707cc false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/jack-ryder 6177e3342b3f4d00183707cc 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 jack-ryder Jack’s Secret World full 4 50 Jack Ryder is an English actor, best known for playing Jamie Mitchell in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders from 1998 to 2002. He has subsequently established himself as a film and theatre director. And has also become a children’s author.

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]]> Jack Ryder is an English actor, best known for playing Jamie Mitchell in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders from 1998 to 2002. He has subsequently established himself as a film and theatre director. And has also become a children’s author.

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]]> Kerry Ellis #49 Kerry Ellis #49 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 23:01:30 GMT 44:54 6177db76d1762d00151db587 false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/kerry-ellis 6177db76d1762d00151db587 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 kerry-ellis Bumpkin to Broadway full 4 49 Kerry Jane Ellis is an English actress and singer who is best known for her work in musical theatre and subsequent crossover into music. Born and raised in Suffolk, Ellis began performing at an early age before training at Laine Theatre Arts from the age of 16. She has performed in the worlds most popular musicals- as well as regularly performing with Music Legend Brian May.

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]]> Kerry Jane Ellis is an English actress and singer who is best known for her work in musical theatre and subsequent crossover into music. Born and raised in Suffolk, Ellis began performing at an early age before training at Laine Theatre Arts from the age of 16. She has performed in the worlds most popular musicals- as well as regularly performing with Music Legend Brian May.

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]]> The Best of The Shapes of Stories Podcast #48 The Best of The Shapes of Stories Podcast #48 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 23:01:34 GMT 1:09:09 60db3befea345f0012302b73 true https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/best-of 60db3befea345f0012302b73 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 best-of Just some of the highlights from the last three series. full 3 49 As we head into our Summer Break. Lawrence reflects on some of the highlights from the last three seasons of 'The Shapes of Stories' Podcast. Featuring Gary Lineker, Becky Adlington, Eddie Izzard, Nicky Campbell, Rob Rinder and many more!

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]]> As we head into our Summer Break. Lawrence reflects on some of the highlights from the last three seasons of 'The Shapes of Stories' Podcast. Featuring Gary Lineker, Becky Adlington, Eddie Izzard, Nicky Campbell, Rob Rinder and many more!

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]]> Aphrodite Jones #47 Aphrodite Jones #47 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 23:01:33 GMT 1:08:51 60be0bcad3cdd0001b29dc14 true https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/aphrodite-jones 60be0bcad3cdd0001b29dc14 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 aphrodite-jones The Story of Michael Jackson full 3 47 Trigger Warning! Content might include graphic references to topics such as sexual abuse. After the disturbing documentary of 'Leaving Neverland' - Lawrence is joined by Aphrodite Jones who covered the Michael Jackson trial in 2005 and wrote the successful 'Conspiracy' book in reference to Michael Jackson.

Aphrodite Jones is an American author, reporter, and television producer. Jones is an executive producer and the host of the television series True Crime with Aphrodite Jones.


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]]> Trigger Warning! Content might include graphic references to topics such as sexual abuse. After the disturbing documentary of 'Leaving Neverland' - Lawrence is joined by Aphrodite Jones who covered the Michael Jackson trial in 2005 and wrote the successful 'Conspiracy' book in reference to Michael Jackson.

Aphrodite Jones is an American author, reporter, and television producer. Jones is an executive producer and the host of the television series True Crime with Aphrodite Jones.


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]]> Andy Cole #46 Andy Cole #46 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 23:01:25 GMT 48:48 60c0bce3ba692a001a2c0352 false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/andy-cole 60c0bce3ba692a001a2c0352 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 andy-cole Perseverance full 3 46 Andy Cole is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. His professional career lasted from 1988 to 2008, and is mostly remembered for his time with Manchester United, who paid a British record transfer fee to sign him from Newcastle United. Cole spent six years with Manchester United and won eight major trophies, including the Treble of the Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League in 1999.

As well as for Manchester United and Newcastle United, Cole also played in the top division of English football for Arsenal, Blackburn Rovers, Fulham, Manchester City, Portsmouthand Sunderland, as well as in The Football League for Bristol City, Birmingham City, Burnley and Nottingham Forest. He is the one of the Premier League's highest ever goal scorers with 187 goals.

Cole has the distinction of being one of the few players in England to have swept all possible honours in the English game, including the PFA Young Player of the Year award, as well as the coveted UEFA Champions League title. Cole was also capped 15 times for the England national team between 1995 and 2001

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]]> Andy Cole is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. His professional career lasted from 1988 to 2008, and is mostly remembered for his time with Manchester United, who paid a British record transfer fee to sign him from Newcastle United. Cole spent six years with Manchester United and won eight major trophies, including the Treble of the Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League in 1999.

As well as for Manchester United and Newcastle United, Cole also played in the top division of English football for Arsenal, Blackburn Rovers, Fulham, Manchester City, Portsmouthand Sunderland, as well as in The Football League for Bristol City, Birmingham City, Burnley and Nottingham Forest. He is the one of the Premier League's highest ever goal scorers with 187 goals.

Cole has the distinction of being one of the few players in England to have swept all possible honours in the English game, including the PFA Young Player of the Year award, as well as the coveted UEFA Champions League title. Cole was also capped 15 times for the England national team between 1995 and 2001

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]]> <![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan #45]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2021 23:01:47 GMT 42:04 60b7539e61523e00192db43a true https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/ronnie-osullivan 60b7539e61523e00192db43a 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 ronnie-osullivan Running full 3 45 Ronald O'Sullivan OBE is an English professional snooker player from Chigwell, Essex. As a six-time world champion, a record seven-time Masters champion, and a record seven-time UK champion, he is the most successful player in the history of snooker's Triple Crown Series, with 20 titles

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]]> Ronald O'Sullivan OBE is an English professional snooker player from Chigwell, Essex. As a six-time world champion, a record seven-time Masters champion, and a record seven-time UK champion, he is the most successful player in the history of snooker's Triple Crown Series, with 20 titles

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]]> Tim Haines #44 Tim Haines #44 Wed, 26 May 2021 23:01:51 GMT 56:28 60ae1e86a7e7e2001244445d true https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/tim-haines 60ae1e86a7e7e2001244445d 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 tim-haines Walking with full 3 44 Tim Haines  is a screenwriter, producer and director who is best known for his work on the BBC popular science shows Walking with Dinosaurs, Walking with Beasts, and Walking with Monsters. He is co-creator and executive producer of the ITV sci-fi drama Primeval, and founder of the production company Impossible Pictures.

Tim Haines graduated from Bangor University in 1981 with a BSc in Applied Zoology, before beginning a career as a journalist, eventually working for the BBC, and becoming a producer. In 2002, Bangor University awarded him an Honorary Fellowship.[1]

He is also an author, and has written and co-written many books relating to the television series.

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]]> Tim Haines  is a screenwriter, producer and director who is best known for his work on the BBC popular science shows Walking with Dinosaurs, Walking with Beasts, and Walking with Monsters. He is co-creator and executive producer of the ITV sci-fi drama Primeval, and founder of the production company Impossible Pictures.

Tim Haines graduated from Bangor University in 1981 with a BSc in Applied Zoology, before beginning a career as a journalist, eventually working for the BBC, and becoming a producer. In 2002, Bangor University awarded him an Honorary Fellowship.[1]

He is also an author, and has written and co-written many books relating to the television series.

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]]> Kayleigh Paige-Rees #43 Kayleigh Paige-Rees #43 Thu, 20 May 2021 12:06:08 GMT 44:32 60a2af4c23af8d7e308f145c false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/kayleigh-paige-rees 60a2af4c23af8d7e308f145c 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 kayleigh-paige-rees Rising Star full 3 43 Kayleigh-Paige Rees is an actress best known for her role as Julia Beaufort in ITV's Primetime period drama 'Sanditon'.

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]]> Kayleigh-Paige Rees is an actress best known for her role as Julia Beaufort in ITV's Primetime period drama 'Sanditon'.

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]]> Nicky Campbell #42 Nicky Campbell #42 Wed, 12 May 2021 23:01:20 GMT 1:04:59 6099274bf7565540d8c09692 true https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/nicky-campbell 6099274bf7565540d8c09692 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 nicky-campbell One of the Family full 3 42 Nicky Campbell- OBE talks to Lawrence about his new book 'One of the Family: Why A Dog Called Maxwell Changed My Life' -


Nicky is a radio and television presenter and journalist. 

He has presented the BBC Radio 5 Live breakfast programme since 2003, BBC One's Sunday morning show The Big Questions since 2007, and Long Lost Family on ITV since 2011. He presented the game show Wheel of Fortune from 1988 until 1996, and the consumer affairs programme Watchdog from 2001 to 2009.

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]]> Nicky Campbell- OBE talks to Lawrence about his new book 'One of the Family: Why A Dog Called Maxwell Changed My Life' -


Nicky is a radio and television presenter and journalist. 

He has presented the BBC Radio 5 Live breakfast programme since 2003, BBC One's Sunday morning show The Big Questions since 2007, and Long Lost Family on ITV since 2011. He presented the game show Wheel of Fortune from 1988 until 1996, and the consumer affairs programme Watchdog from 2001 to 2009.

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]]> Adam Croft #41 Adam Croft #41 Wed, 05 May 2021 23:01:23 GMT 51:32 60910cab23e0cb477d973d07 false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/adam-croft 60910cab23e0cb477d973d07 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 adam-croft The Indie Author full 3 41 With over two million books sold to date, Adam Croft is one of the most successful independently published authors in the world, and one of the biggest selling authors of the past few years, having sold books in over 138 different countries.

To date, Adam has achieved seven Amazon storewide number 1 bestsellers, in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada and Australia.


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]]> With over two million books sold to date, Adam Croft is one of the most successful independently published authors in the world, and one of the biggest selling authors of the past few years, having sold books in over 138 different countries.

To date, Adam has achieved seven Amazon storewide number 1 bestsellers, in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada and Australia.


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]]> Sian Harries #40 Sian Harries #40 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 23:01:39 GMT 57:00 607eb546096f2726205c0896 true https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/sian-harries 607eb546096f2726205c0896 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 sian-harries Comedy full 3 40 Sian Harries is a comedy writer and performer, who has written for both television and radio. She co-wrote both Greg Davies's Man Down for Channel 4 and 2018 sitcom, The Tourist Trap, starring Sally Phillips, for the BBC.

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]]> Sian Harries is a comedy writer and performer, who has written for both television and radio. She co-wrote both Greg Davies's Man Down for Channel 4 and 2018 sitcom, The Tourist Trap, starring Sally Phillips, for the BBC.

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]]> John Thomson #39 John Thomson #39 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 23:01:48 GMT 1:00:17 606c6db3c00a6f3f032655c0 true https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/john-thompson 606c6db3c00a6f3f032655c0 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 john-thompson Keep On Going full 3 39 John Thomson is an English comedian and actor. Best known for his roles in The Fast Show, Men Behaving Badly, Cold Feet, 24 Hour Party People, The Brothers Grimsby and Coronation Street. John talks openly about his battles with addiction, how he's been over the pandemic and reflects on his comedy and acting career.

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]]> John Thomson is an English comedian and actor. Best known for his roles in The Fast Show, Men Behaving Badly, Cold Feet, 24 Hour Party People, The Brothers Grimsby and Coronation Street. John talks openly about his battles with addiction, how he's been over the pandemic and reflects on his comedy and acting career.

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]]> Matt Di Angelo #38 Matt Di Angelo #38 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 23:01:37 GMT 1:22:49 605b6546104bda0768cf7fa2 true https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/matt-di-angelo 605b6546104bda0768cf7fa2 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 matt-di-angelo Beyond the Square full 3 38 Matt Di Angelo is a British actor, best known for his role as Dean Wicks in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. He also starred as Sean Kennedy in the BBC drama series Hustle. Matt competed as a contestant in Strictly Come Dancing where he was partnered with professional dancer Flavia.

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]]> Matt Di Angelo is a British actor, best known for his role as Dean Wicks in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. He also starred as Sean Kennedy in the BBC drama series Hustle. Matt competed as a contestant in Strictly Come Dancing where he was partnered with professional dancer Flavia.

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]]> Paul Foot #37 Paul Foot #37 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 23:01:24 GMT 1:11:11 6059e1f01c9869028f17cd6d true https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/paul-foot 6059e1f01c9869028f17cd6d 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 paul-foot A Rare Exotic Bird full 3 37 Paul Foot is one of Britain’s most popular comedians. He has conducted many successful stand up tours and appeared on some of the biggest panel shows in the UK. He has been dubbed a ‘comedy genius’ and has influenced the likes of Russell Brand with his comedy.

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]]> Paul Foot is one of Britain’s most popular comedians. He has conducted many successful stand up tours and appeared on some of the biggest panel shows in the UK. He has been dubbed a ‘comedy genius’ and has influenced the likes of Russell Brand with his comedy.

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]]> Isabella Pappas #36 Isabella Pappas #36 Sun, 04 Apr 2021 23:02:00 GMT 42:56 605b24a5341ac24065387a08 false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/isabella-pappas 605b24a5341ac24065387a08 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 isabella-pappas Finding Alice full 3 36 Isabella Pappas is an Olivier Award nominated Actress based in London, Italy and Florida. In early 2021 Isabella took on a lead role in six-part ITV drama series FINDING ALICE as 'Charlotte', also starring Keeley Hawes and Joanna Lumley.

Isabella made her stage debut at the age of 11 playing the role of Iris in THE NETHER at the Royal Court Theatre and its West End transfer to the Duke of York's Theatre. This role earned her a well deserved nomination for 'Best Supporting Actress' at the 2015 Laurence Olivier Awards. '...special mention must go to Isabella Pappas, she gave one of the most impressive performances that I have seen on stage this year.' said The Huffington Post.


Most recently on stage, Isabella played the role of Cassidy in Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins play APPROPRIATE at The Donmar Warehouse, London. This earned her a WhatsOnStage Award for 'Best Supporting Actress' for her performance.


For the small screen, Isabella played Sadie in the Netflix and ITV drama PARANOID, also starring Indira Varma and for Channel 4 HOME as Gemma.



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]]> Isabella Pappas is an Olivier Award nominated Actress based in London, Italy and Florida. In early 2021 Isabella took on a lead role in six-part ITV drama series FINDING ALICE as 'Charlotte', also starring Keeley Hawes and Joanna Lumley.

Isabella made her stage debut at the age of 11 playing the role of Iris in THE NETHER at the Royal Court Theatre and its West End transfer to the Duke of York's Theatre. This role earned her a well deserved nomination for 'Best Supporting Actress' at the 2015 Laurence Olivier Awards. '...special mention must go to Isabella Pappas, she gave one of the most impressive performances that I have seen on stage this year.' said The Huffington Post.


Most recently on stage, Isabella played the role of Cassidy in Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins play APPROPRIATE at The Donmar Warehouse, London. This earned her a WhatsOnStage Award for 'Best Supporting Actress' for her performance.


For the small screen, Isabella played Sadie in the Netflix and ITV drama PARANOID, also starring Indira Varma and for Channel 4 HOME as Gemma.



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]]> Sinitta #35 Sinitta #35 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 23:01:10 GMT 1:02:31 6059deb29b72251fef2eb3bb false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/sinitta 6059deb29b72251fef2eb3bb 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 sinitta Child of God full 3 35 Sinitta  is an American-born British singer, songwriter, television personality, dancer, actress and record producer. She initially found commercial success in the mid-1980s with the single "So Macho" and had several other hits during the decade.


Sinitta talks about her having Covid, her career, adopting her children, her faith, The X factor and her relationship with Simon Cowell.

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]]> Sinitta  is an American-born British singer, songwriter, television personality, dancer, actress and record producer. She initially found commercial success in the mid-1980s with the single "So Macho" and had several other hits during the decade.


Sinitta talks about her having Covid, her career, adopting her children, her faith, The X factor and her relationship with Simon Cowell.

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]]> Rob Rinder #34 Rob Rinder #34 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:01:35 GMT 1:36:56 6059db08ab7db404a05685cf true https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/rob-rinder 6059db08ab7db404a05685cf 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 rob-rinder Talking full 3 34 Rob Rinder is a British criminal barrister and television personality. In 2014, while still a practising barrister, he began hosting the reality courtroom series 'Judge Rinder'. In 2019, he also began hosting the Channel 4 series The Rob Rinder Verdict. 


Rob has appeared on shows such a Strictly Come Dancing, Michael McIntyre's Big Show amongst other popular television shows.


Rob talks to Lawrence about his career, the Judge Rinder show, his battle with Covid and exploring his Grandfather's holocaust history.

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]]> Rob Rinder is a British criminal barrister and television personality. In 2014, while still a practising barrister, he began hosting the reality courtroom series 'Judge Rinder'. In 2019, he also began hosting the Channel 4 series The Rob Rinder Verdict. 


Rob has appeared on shows such a Strictly Come Dancing, Michael McIntyre's Big Show amongst other popular television shows.


Rob talks to Lawrence about his career, the Judge Rinder show, his battle with Covid and exploring his Grandfather's holocaust history.

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]]> Emma Kenny #33 Emma Kenny #33 Sun, 07 Mar 2021 00:01:46 GMT 1:09:20 60351dbb8a368f52222cad57 false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/emma-kenny 60351dbb8a368f52222cad57 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 emma-kenny Checking In full 2 33 Emma Kenny is a respected psychologist and psychotherapist with a well-established media profile that involves her being the resident psychologist for ITVs This Morning.


Emma talks to Lawrence about Covid, Mental Health and some of Britain’s biggest crime stories.

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]]> Emma Kenny is a respected psychologist and psychotherapist with a well-established media profile that involves her being the resident psychologist for ITVs This Morning.


Emma talks to Lawrence about Covid, Mental Health and some of Britain’s biggest crime stories.

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]]> Fiona Murden #32 Fiona Murden #32 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:01:31 GMT 53:41 6034f778271ad553dd788c98 false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/fiona-murden 6034f778271ad553dd788c98 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 fiona-murden Mirror Thinking full 2 32 Fiona Murden is a leadership psychologist and author of several books, including, Mirror Thinking and Defining You, that looks at the process of psychological profiling and fulfilling your potential.


Lawrence talks to Fiona about ‘mirror thinking’, mental health and how ‘role models’ impact our lives.

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]]> Fiona Murden is a leadership psychologist and author of several books, including, Mirror Thinking and Defining You, that looks at the process of psychological profiling and fulfilling your potential.


Lawrence talks to Fiona about ‘mirror thinking’, mental health and how ‘role models’ impact our lives.

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]]> Joanna Forest #31 Joanna Forest #31 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:01:22 GMT 49:29 6034f974733cbc05a66b39f0 false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/joanna-forest 6034f974733cbc05a66b39f0 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 joanna-forest Soprano full 2 31 Joanna Forest is an award winning No.1 best selling classical crossover soprano. With an amazing story to tell. She opens up about her battle with cancer at such a young age, being involved in a charity song in memory of police officer Matt Ratana, growing up in a performing arts background and paying tribute to Captain Tom.

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]]> Joanna Forest is an award winning No.1 best selling classical crossover soprano. With an amazing story to tell. She opens up about her battle with cancer at such a young age, being involved in a charity song in memory of police officer Matt Ratana, growing up in a performing arts background and paying tribute to Captain Tom.

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]]> Ann Widdecombe #30 Ann Widdecombe #30 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:01:51 GMT 53:15 60350baf4d98ba2437414faa false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/ann-widdecombe 60350baf4d98ba2437414faa 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 ann-widdecombe Strictly Ann full 2 30 Ann Widdecombe is a British Politician, author and television personality. She talks to Lawrence about a Covid, Brexit, Trump as well as many other topics- including her time on strictly

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]]> Ann Widdecombe is a British Politician, author and television personality. She talks to Lawrence about a Covid, Brexit, Trump as well as many other topics- including her time on strictly

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]]> Sonia Sodha #29 Sonia Sodha #29 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:01:23 GMT 1:04:52 6025620699fe331672aa61d2 false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/sonia-sodha 6025620699fe331672aa61d2 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 sonia-sodha Foundations full 2 29 Sonia Sodha is a British columnist working for The Guardian and The Observer. She was formerly a senior adviser to Ed Miliband when he was Leader of the Opposition.


Lawrence talks to her about the stories she’s been involved in over the years, Covid and Brexit.

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]]> Sonia Sodha is a British columnist working for The Guardian and The Observer. She was formerly a senior adviser to Ed Miliband when he was Leader of the Opposition.


Lawrence talks to her about the stories she’s been involved in over the years, Covid and Brexit.

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]]> Ricky Knight #28 Ricky Knight #28 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:01:00 GMT 48:52 60196225061e5d7018ce2a21 true https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/ricky-knight 60196225061e5d7018ce2a21 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 ricky-knight Fighting With My Family full 2 28 Ricky Knight is an English professional wrestler, trainer, promoter and owner of World Association of Wrestling. His Families story was portrayed in the movie 'Fighting with my Family' which centres around former WWE Diva's Champion Paige and her journey to the WWE.

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]]> Ricky Knight is an English professional wrestler, trainer, promoter and owner of World Association of Wrestling. His Families story was portrayed in the movie 'Fighting with my Family' which centres around former WWE Diva's Champion Paige and her journey to the WWE.

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]]> Kellie Shirley #27 Kellie Shirley #27 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 00:01:00 GMT 1:11:34 60197833aceb38441b505416 true https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/kelley-shirley 60197833aceb38441b505416 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 kelley-shirley In The Long Run full 2 27 Kellie Shirley is an English actress who has appeared in Film, Television and theatre. She is best known for her appearances on Eastenders (Carly Wicks) and her current role as 'Kirsty De La Croix' in the Sky One Comedy series 'In The Long Run' created by Idris Elba.


Kellie and Lawrence talk about her career, future plans and the current pandemic.

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]]> Kellie Shirley is an English actress who has appeared in Film, Television and theatre. She is best known for her appearances on Eastenders (Carly Wicks) and her current role as 'Kirsty De La Croix' in the Sky One Comedy series 'In The Long Run' created by Idris Elba.


Kellie and Lawrence talk about her career, future plans and the current pandemic.

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]]> Angela Kilenyi #26 Angela Kilenyi #26 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:01:02 GMT 1:31:27 60195b4fc7bba968bb7e53eb false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/angela-kilanyi 60195b4fc7bba968bb7e53eb 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 angela-kilanyi Dignity in Dying full 2 26 Angela Kilanyi shares her emotional story. Angela's husband died of cancer in 2019 – he was in a great deal of pain and suffering and had planned to go to a clinic called Life Circle, similar to Dignitas, for an assisted death in order to avoid a traumatic, drawn out end, but he deteriorated too quickly and was unable to go. Angela's experience highlights several of the issues with the current law.

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]]> Angela Kilanyi shares her emotional story. Angela's husband died of cancer in 2019 – he was in a great deal of pain and suffering and had planned to go to a clinic called Life Circle, similar to Dignitas, for an assisted death in order to avoid a traumatic, drawn out end, but he deteriorated too quickly and was unable to go. Angela's experience highlights several of the issues with the current law.

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]]> Taj Atwal #25 Taj Atwal #25 Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:01:43 GMT 46:31 6017e2f3a5221033b59e0f4d true https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/taj-atwal 6017e2f3a5221033b59e0f4d 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 taj-atwal Life of Taj full 2 25 Taj Atwal talks to Lawrence all about her career in acting and plans for the future.

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]]> Taj Atwal talks to Lawrence all about her career in acting and plans for the future.

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]]> Jo Joyner #24 Jo Joyner #24 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:01:37 GMT 53:53 6017f6439a18d0316d432c93 false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/jo-joyner 6017f6439a18d0316d432c93 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 jo-joyner Positive Thinking full 2 24 Jo Joyner is a British actress who is best known for her role as Tanya Branning in BBCs ‘EastEnders’ she has had a long acting career and shares her story with Lawrence

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]]> Jo Joyner is a British actress who is best known for her role as Tanya Branning in BBCs ‘EastEnders’ she has had a long acting career and shares her story with Lawrence

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]]> Becky Bagnall #23 Becky Bagnall #23 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:20:15 GMT 29:39 5ff6efd10ba3e5203399fe36 false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/becky-bagnall 5ff6efd10ba3e5203399fe36 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 becky-bagnall Agent Talk full 2 23 Becky Bagnall has worked in publishing for over 25 years and is now a successful literacy agent. She speaks to Lawrence about her career, the publishing industry, what she looks for in clients and much more.

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]]> Becky Bagnall has worked in publishing for over 25 years and is now a successful literacy agent. She speaks to Lawrence about her career, the publishing industry, what she looks for in clients and much more.

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]]> Miranda Raison #22 Miranda Raison #22 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:01:27 GMT 57:48 5ffef6eb32738e172d2b7e07 false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/miranda-raison 5ffef6eb32738e172d2b7e07 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 miranda-raison Spotlight full 2 22 Miranda Raison is an English actress and has appeared in some of the countries biggest television shows and theatres. She joins Lawrence to talk about her career, drama school and her battles.

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]]> Miranda Raison is an English actress and has appeared in some of the countries biggest television shows and theatres. She joins Lawrence to talk about her career, drama school and her battles.

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]]> Eddie Izzard #21 Eddie Izzard #21 Sun, 24 Jan 2021 00:01:32 GMT 33:19 6009b2ac0929e04d457682ba true https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/eddie-izzard 6009b2ac0929e04d457682ba 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 eddie-izzard Make Humanity Great Again full 2 21 Comedian Eddie Izzard talks to Lawrence whilst running for the cause ‘Make Humanity Great Again’.


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]]> Comedian Eddie Izzard talks to Lawrence whilst running for the cause ‘Make Humanity Great Again’.


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]]> Andrew Keates #20 Andrew Keates #20 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:01:51 GMT 1:37:47 5ff456cfc1208a29d6e4dfee true https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/andrew-keates 5ff456cfc1208a29d6e4dfee 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 andrew-keates Reflection full 2 20 Andrew Keates is one of London’s successful theatre directors. Andrew talks to Lawrence about theatre, his experiences of coming out as gay and finding out how he was HIV positive and the stigma he’s faced.

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]]> Andrew Keates is one of London’s successful theatre directors. Andrew talks to Lawrence about theatre, his experiences of coming out as gay and finding out how he was HIV positive and the stigma he’s faced.

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]]> Natalie Anderson #19 Natalie Anderson #19 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:01:35 GMT 56:25 5ff6d40a400ebf216362e9fe false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/natalie-anderson 5ff6d40a400ebf216362e9fe 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 natalie-anderson In Conversation full 2 19 Lawrence is joined by former Emmerdale star, actress, presenter and writer Natalie Anderson.


They discuss Natalie’s career, mental health and Natalie’s new projects post Emmerdale. She also discusses if she plans to return to the soap.

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]]> Lawrence is joined by former Emmerdale star, actress, presenter and writer Natalie Anderson.


They discuss Natalie’s career, mental health and Natalie’s new projects post Emmerdale. She also discusses if she plans to return to the soap.

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]]> Alastair Campbell #18 Alastair Campbell #18 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 00:01:31 GMT 56:56 5ff6c08cfca1195f33989f23 false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/alastair-campbell 5ff6c08cfca1195f33989f23 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 alastair-campbell Living Better full 2 18 Lawrence is joined by Alastair Campbell where they discuss Covid, Brexit, Mental Health and much more.

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]]> Lawrence is joined by Alastair Campbell where they discuss Covid, Brexit, Mental Health and much more.

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]]> Gary Lineker #17 Gary Lineker #17 Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:02:45 GMT 1:03:14 5ff4be6e2fb9650bbaa16148 true https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/gary-lineker 5ff4be6e2fb9650bbaa16148 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 gary-lineker Hope is Coming Home full 2 17 Footballing legend and Match of the Day host Gary Lineker joins Lawrence for the first episode of 2021. They reflect on his career, talk COVID and football.


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]]> Footballing legend and Match of the Day host Gary Lineker joins Lawrence for the first episode of 2021. They reflect on his career, talk COVID and football.


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]]> <![CDATA[Dr Radha Modgil & Giles Paley-Phillips #16]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:01:59 GMT 1:01:20 5fd7466fb7c2537ccfaca6da false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/dr-radha-modgil 5fd7466fb7c2537ccfaca6da 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 dr-radha-modgil 2020 Year Review full 1 16 Lawrence and his guests reflect on the year 2020

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]]> Lawrence and his guests reflect on the year 2020

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]]> Richard Cadell #15 Richard Cadell #15 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:01:06 GMT 41:43 5fc4da9ef29ac507086e7549 false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/richard-cadell 5fc4da9ef29ac507086e7549 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 richard-cadell The Sooty Show full 1 15 Richard Cadell chats to Lawrence about his career, the history of Sooty and Sweep, puppetry and some exciting new projects!

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]]> Richard Cadell chats to Lawrence about his career, the history of Sooty and Sweep, puppetry and some exciting new projects!

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]]> Angela Griffin #14 Angela Griffin #14 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:01:14 GMT 1:10:08 5fc61ee6739d156c3a560c6c true https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/angela-griffin 5fc61ee6739d156c3a560c6c 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 angela-griffin From the cobbles full 1 14 Angela Griffin joins Lawrence on the podcast. They talk about her career in television and theatre as well as COVID, reality television and politics.



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]]> Angela Griffin joins Lawrence on the podcast. They talk about her career in television and theatre as well as COVID, reality television and politics.



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]]> Warren Dudley #13 Warren Dudley #13 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:01:10 GMT 35:38 5fc4baa1c795bd629f4b91b8 false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/warren-dudley 5fc4baa1c795bd629f4b91b8 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 warren-dudley For the love of writing full 1 13 Lawrence chats with writer Warren Dudley who has written The Bromley Boys, Cage and The. Cutting Room. Warren shares his journey into writing.

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]]> Lawrence chats with writer Warren Dudley who has written The Bromley Boys, Cage and The. Cutting Room. Warren shares his journey into writing.

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]]> Shaun Wallace #12 Shaun Wallace #12 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 00:01:20 GMT 51:12 5fc7a18cc9a8574c32582278 false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/shaun-wallace 5fc7a18cc9a8574c32582278 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 shaun-wallace The Dark Destroyer full 1 12 Episode 12 features ‘The Dark Destroyer’ Shaun Wallace.


Shaun is known as one of The Chasers on the popular quiz show ‘The Chase’. He chats with Lawrence about the show, the world of quizzing, Brexit, football and some of his specialist subjects.


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]]> Episode 12 features ‘The Dark Destroyer’ Shaun Wallace.


Shaun is known as one of The Chasers on the popular quiz show ‘The Chase’. He chats with Lawrence about the show, the world of quizzing, Brexit, football and some of his specialist subjects.


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]]> Ellie Simmonds #11 Ellie Simmonds #11 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:01:01 GMT 54:57 5fc4d868c281864b85a24830 false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/ellie-simmonds 5fc4d868c281864b85a24830 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 ellie-simmonds Though she be but little, she is fierce full 1 11 8 time Paralympics medalist Ellie Simmonds joins Lawrence for a fascinating chat.


They talk about about the Paralympics, her training, her writing- as well as a little chat about ‘The Crown’ and her experiences meeting The Royal Family. 


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]]> 8 time Paralympics medalist Ellie Simmonds joins Lawrence for a fascinating chat.


They talk about about the Paralympics, her training, her writing- as well as a little chat about ‘The Crown’ and her experiences meeting The Royal Family. 


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]]> Steven Butler and Jane Hissey #10 Steven Butler and Jane Hissey #10 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:01:02 GMT 1:12:39 5fbb9939c48c38580169df15 false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/steven-butler-and-jane-hissey 5fbb9939c48c38580169df15 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 steven-butler-and-jane-hissey Authors Roundtable full 1 10 Lawrence gets to talk to two of his favourite children’s author from the past and present- Jane Hissey and Steven Butler.


They talk about their writing journeys, the highs and lows.


Steven Butler is the author of the popular ‘Nothing to see here hotel’ book series.


Jane Hissey is the author and illustrator of the classic ‘Old Bear’ Stories.


They share their thoughts on the publishing industry and share advice.

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]]> Lawrence gets to talk to two of his favourite children’s author from the past and present- Jane Hissey and Steven Butler.


They talk about their writing journeys, the highs and lows.


Steven Butler is the author of the popular ‘Nothing to see here hotel’ book series.


Jane Hissey is the author and illustrator of the classic ‘Old Bear’ Stories.


They share their thoughts on the publishing industry and share advice.

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]]> Holly Matthews #9 Holly Matthews #9 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 00:01:49 GMT 1:28:13 5fbb909bc40bcf42f4020bad true https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/holly-matthews 5fbb909bc40bcf42f4020bad 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 holly-matthews Happy Me full 1 9 Lawrence chats to the inspiring Holly Matthews - Holly has such an inspiring story to tell. Starting out on screen in the likes of Byker Grove and Waterloo Road, she has since become a popular self development coach. She opens up about her husbands death, her work, the challenges she has faced and how she chooses to deal with them.


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]]> Lawrence chats to the inspiring Holly Matthews - Holly has such an inspiring story to tell. Starting out on screen in the likes of Byker Grove and Waterloo Road, she has since become a popular self development coach. She opens up about her husbands death, her work, the challenges she has faced and how she chooses to deal with them.


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]]> Hope Virgo #8 Hope Virgo #8 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:01:49 GMT 48:46 5fa2beed5dd7b14107a726d7 false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/hope-virgo 5fa2beed5dd7b14107a726d7 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 hope-virgo Journey to Hope full 1 8 The inspiring Hope Virgo shares her battles with her mental health and eating disorder.

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]]> The inspiring Hope Virgo shares her battles with her mental health and eating disorder.

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]]> Giles Paley-Phillips #7 Giles Paley-Phillips #7 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:01:56 GMT 45:38 5fa2c03d182a8b2baf2b963b false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/giles-paley-phillips 5fa2c03d182a8b2baf2b963b 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 giles-paley-phillips Britain’s Friendliest Guy full 1 7 Giles Paley-Phillips is an award winning author, podcaster and producer. Giles shares with Lawrence his journey into writing, his music career, his childhood, how he stays positive as well as the inspiration surrounding his new book, which is certainly his most personal one.

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]]> Giles Paley-Phillips is an award winning author, podcaster and producer. Giles shares with Lawrence his journey into writing, his music career, his childhood, how he stays positive as well as the inspiration surrounding his new book, which is certainly his most personal one.

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]]> <![CDATA[Neil 'Razor' Ruddock #6]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2020 00:20:00 GMT 34:57 5fbb84092a7d577c29c7715f false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/neil-razor-ruddock 5fbb84092a7d577c29c7715f 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 neil-razor-ruddock The World According to Razor full 1 6 Footballing Legend Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock! Lawrence and Razor talk football, mental health amongst many funny stories, including one about Nelson Mandela! 


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]]> Footballing Legend Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock! Lawrence and Razor talk football, mental health amongst many funny stories, including one about Nelson Mandela! 


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]]> Jess Impiazzi #5 Jess Impiazzi #5 Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:01:00 GMT 1:01:04 5fbb8384e2022d33eb855e3e true https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/jess-impiazzi 5fbb8384e2022d33eb855e3e 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 jess-impiazzi Silver Linings full 1 5 Episode 5 features the inspiring Jess Impiazzi who opens up about her battles from reality tv, mental health, alcohol and relationships. She shares how she overcame her difficulties- and how she is now a brand new author with her book ‘Silver Linings’

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]]> Episode 5 features the inspiring Jess Impiazzi who opens up about her battles from reality tv, mental health, alcohol and relationships. She shares how she overcame her difficulties- and how she is now a brand new author with her book ‘Silver Linings’

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]]> Philip Ardagh #4 Philip Ardagh #4 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 12:56:34 GMT 1:01:23 5fa2bb090cc617515766720f false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/philip-ardagh 5fa2bb090cc617515766720f 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 philip-ardagh The world of the bearded man full 1 4 Children’s Book Royalty, Philip Ardagh joins Lawrence to discuss his route into writing, his creative process and even about his work with Sir Paul McCartney.

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]]> Children’s Book Royalty, Philip Ardagh joins Lawrence to discuss his route into writing, his creative process and even about his work with Sir Paul McCartney.

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]]> Becky Adlington #3 Becky Adlington #3 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:01:20 GMT 49:58 5fafee952468ef766041fa29 true https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/becky-addlington 5fafee952468ef766041fa29 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 becky-addlington Going for Gold full 1 3 Lawrence chats with Olympic Gold Medalist, the wonderful Becky Adlington. Becky talks about her career, her time in 'I'M A CELEB' and discusses the online abuse she has been victim of.


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]]> Lawrence chats with Olympic Gold Medalist, the wonderful Becky Adlington. Becky talks about her career, her time in 'I'M A CELEB' and discusses the online abuse she has been victim of.


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]]> Lorin LaFave #2 Lorin LaFave #2 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:01:13 GMT 1:08:04 5fa5568f81a3424be146cb71 false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/lorin-lafave 5fa5568f81a3424be146cb71 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 lorin-lafave Breck full 1 2 Lorin LaFave opens up about the death of her son Breck.

Breck was groomed, sexually assaulted and murdered by someone he thought was his friend from the online gaming world. Lorin shares her story with us.


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]]> Lorin LaFave opens up about the death of her son Breck.

Breck was groomed, sexually assaulted and murdered by someone he thought was his friend from the online gaming world. Lorin shares her story with us.


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]]> Donald Sturrock #1 Donald Sturrock #1 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:01:41 GMT 1:00:19 5fa2ba204ec56e4d21838f97 false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/donald-sturrock 5fa2ba204ec56e4d21838f97 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 donald-sturrock Storyteller full 1 1 Few men knew Roald Dahl better than Donald Sturrock. Donald talks to Lawrence about Roald’s writing and his personal traumas.

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]]> Few men knew Roald Dahl better than Donald Sturrock. Donald talks to Lawrence about Roald’s writing and his personal traumas.

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]]> Trailer Trailer Thu, 05 Nov 2020 09:28:08 GMT 1:58 5fa2d6231ae365538247871a false https://shows.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories/episodes/trailer 5fa2d6231ae365538247871a 5fa2b957078bd81a70da5d32 trailer full The Shapes of Stories with Lawrence Prestidge COMING SOON!

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