60 acast.com Women of Courage https://shows.acast.com/women-of-courage en David Hirst news,crime,courage,interview,knife crime,grooming,murder,hope,forgiveness David Hirst Journalist and Broadcaster David Hirst speaks to 5 inspirational women, whose lives were changed forever by cruel unforeseen circumstances. This is the story of their resilience in the face of a trauma which could have destroyed them.


Each in their own way found a strength which helped them to overcome a crisis that would change their lives forever.


The podcast explores a whole host of emotive subjects from the raw impact of crime to the realities of war and asks questions about loss, grief, forgiveness and healing.


The episodes therefore include discussions and themes that some listeners may find upsetting, so listener discretion is advised.


Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorkshire based journalist and broadcaster David Hirst.


David, who has now retired, started his career at his home town newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle and went on to work for many organisations, including the BBC, Sky News and ITV.




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]]> This is the story of their resilience in the face of a trauma which could have destroyed them.


Each in their own way found a strength which helped them to overcome a crisis that would change their lives forever.


The podcast explores a whole host of emotive subjects from the raw impact of crime to the realities of war and asks questions about loss, grief, forgiveness and healing.


The episodes therefore include discussions and themes that some listeners may find upsetting, so listener discretion is advised.


Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorkshire based journalist and broadcaster David Hirst.


David, who has now retired, started his career at his home town newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle and went on to work for many organisations, including the BBC, Sky News and ITV.




Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> false David Hirst info+6935a056a63c6eaa59045aba@mg-eu.acast.com 6935a056a63c6eaa59045aba women-of-courage episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6935a056a63c6eaa59045aba/1765142460247-90c66b88-f6cf-4e20-a85a-e776195b1809.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/women-of-courage Women of Courage Women of Courage Episode 5 - Diane Dernie Women of Courage Episode 5 - Diane Dernie Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 32:15 6935a1a86f0842bcdef9b0d5 false https://shows.acast.com/women-of-courage/episodes/women-of-courage-episode-5-diane-dernie 6935a1a86f0842bcdef9b0d5 6935a056a63c6eaa59045aba women-of-courage-episode-5-diane-dernie Journalist David Hirst speaks to Diane Dernie, the mother of Ben Parkinson, the most severely wounded soldier to survive the war in Afghanistan. full 1 5 Journalist David Hirst speaks to Diane Dernie, the mother of Ben Parkinson, the most severely wounded soldier to survive the war in Afghanistan.


Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorkshire based journalist and broadcaster David Hirst.


David, who has now retired, started his career at his home town newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle and went on to work for many organisations, including the BBC, Sky News and ITV.


Trigger/Content Warning: This episode contains material related to sensitive or potentially distressing themes. Listener discretion is advised.

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Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorkshire based journalist and broadcaster David Hirst.


David, who has now retired, started his career at his home town newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle and went on to work for many organisations, including the BBC, Sky News and ITV.


Trigger/Content Warning: This episode contains material related to sensitive or potentially distressing themes. Listener discretion is advised.

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]]> Women of Courage Episode 4 - Sammy Woodhouse Women of Courage Episode 4 - Sammy Woodhouse Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 29:03 6935a16c76f89ba373b15948 false https://shows.acast.com/women-of-courage/episodes/women-of-courage-episode-4-sammy-woodhouse 6935a16c76f89ba373b15948 6935a056a63c6eaa59045aba women-of-courage-episode-4-sammy-woodhouse Journalist David Hirst speaks to Sammy Woodhouse, the lady who helped expose the Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal. full 1 4 Journalist David Hirst speaks to Sammy Woodhouse, the lady who helped expose the Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal.


Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorkshire based journalist and broadcaster David Hirst.


David, who has now retired, started his career at his home town newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle and went on to work for many organisations, including the BBC, Sky News and ITV.


Trigger/Content Warning: This episode contains material related to sensitive or potentially distressing themes. Listener discretion is advised.

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]]> Journalist David Hirst speaks to Sammy Woodhouse, the lady who helped expose the Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal.


Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorkshire based journalist and broadcaster David Hirst.


David, who has now retired, started his career at his home town newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle and went on to work for many organisations, including the BBC, Sky News and ITV.


Trigger/Content Warning: This episode contains material related to sensitive or potentially distressing themes. Listener discretion is advised.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Women of Courage Episode 3 - Maureen Greeves Women of Courage Episode 3 - Maureen Greeves Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 21:38 6935a12c76f89ba373b14b5a false https://shows.acast.com/women-of-courage/episodes/women-of-courage-episode-3-maureen-greeves 6935a12c76f89ba373b14b5a 6935a056a63c6eaa59045aba women-of-courage-episode-3-maureen-greeves full 1 3 Journalist David Hirst speaks to Maureen Greeves, who's husband died following a vicious attack on Christmas Eve in 2012.


Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorkshire based journalist and broadcaster David Hirst.


David, who has now retired, started his career at his home town newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle and went on to work for many organisations, including the BBC, Sky News and ITV.


Trigger/Content Warning: This episode contains material related to sensitive or potentially distressing themes. Listener discretion is advised.

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]]> Journalist David Hirst speaks to Maureen Greeves, who's husband died following a vicious attack on Christmas Eve in 2012.


Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorkshire based journalist and broadcaster David Hirst.


David, who has now retired, started his career at his home town newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle and went on to work for many organisations, including the BBC, Sky News and ITV.


Trigger/Content Warning: This episode contains material related to sensitive or potentially distressing themes. Listener discretion is advised.

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]]> Women of Courage Episode 2 - Caroline Willgoose Women of Courage Episode 2 - Caroline Willgoose Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 18:42 6935a0e4a63c6eaa59048381 false https://shows.acast.com/women-of-courage/episodes/women-of-courage-episode-2-caroline-willgoose 6935a0e4a63c6eaa59048381 6935a056a63c6eaa59045aba women-of-courage-episode-2-caroline-willgoose full 1 2 Journalist David Hirst speaks to Caroline Willgoose, who's son who died following a knife attack at a school in Sheffield in 2025.


Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorkshire based journalist and broadcaster David Hirst.


David, who has now retired, started his career at his home town newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle and went on to work for many organisations, including the BBC, Sky News and ITV.


Trigger/Content Warning: This episode contains material related to sensitive or potentially distressing themes. Listener discretion is advised.

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]]> Journalist David Hirst speaks to Caroline Willgoose, who's son who died following a knife attack at a school in Sheffield in 2025.


Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorkshire based journalist and broadcaster David Hirst.


David, who has now retired, started his career at his home town newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle and went on to work for many organisations, including the BBC, Sky News and ITV.


Trigger/Content Warning: This episode contains material related to sensitive or potentially distressing themes. Listener discretion is advised.

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]]> Women of Courage Episode 1 - Katy McDermott Women of Courage Episode 1 - Katy McDermott Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 16:42 6935a0a36f0842bcdef952b2 false https://shows.acast.com/women-of-courage/episodes/women-of-courage-episode-1-katie-mcdermott 6935a0a36f0842bcdef952b2 6935a056a63c6eaa59045aba women-of-courage-episode-1-katie-mcdermott full 1 1

Journalist David Hirst speaks to Katy McDermott, who's son Kyle died in a hit and run incident in September 2006. 


Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorkshire based journalist and broadcaster David Hirst.


David, who has now retired, started his career at his home town newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle and went on to work for many organisations, including the BBC, Sky News and ITV.


Trigger/Content Warning: This episode contains material related to sensitive or potentially distressing themes. Listener discretion is advised.

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Journalist David Hirst speaks to Katy McDermott, who's son Kyle died in a hit and run incident in September 2006. 


Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorkshire based journalist and broadcaster David Hirst.


David, who has now retired, started his career at his home town newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle and went on to work for many organisations, including the BBC, Sky News and ITV.


Trigger/Content Warning: This episode contains material related to sensitive or potentially distressing themes. Listener discretion is advised.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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