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James O'Brien and Dr Michael Mosley

Chris is joined by NHS patient James O'Brien who received the first stem cell biopsy on his eye and we hear from Dr Michael Mosley about his experiences as a trainee doctor.

Chris continues the NHS' 70th birthday celebrations by speaking to NHS patient James O'Brien who received the first stem cell biopsy on his eye and is due for a corneal transplant next year which will hopefully regain sight in his right eye. We hear from Dr Michael Mosley about his experiences training as a doctor over thirty years ago and starring in Celebrities on the NHS Frontline for Â鶹ԼÅÄ Two. After hearing your suggestions for the next James Bond, we ask for your claims to the fame of past Bonds in today's Top Tenuous. Vassos is joined in the Sports Locker by British Rowing Chairman Annamarie Phelps and Reverend Matt Woodcock has the mid-week Pause For Thought.

2 hours, 59 minutes

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Wed 27 Jun 2018 06:30
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Music Played

  • Journey

    Don't Stop Believin'

    • Rock Of America (Various Artists).
    • Trax Label.

  • Years & Years

    If You're Over Me

    • Palo Santo.
    • Polydor.

  • Wheatus

    Teenage Dirtbag

    • Now 49 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Ariana Grande

    no tears left to cry

    • (CD Single).
    • Republic Records.

  • Ram Jam

    Black Betty

    • 25 Years Of Rock 'N' Roll: 1977 (Various Artists).
    • Connoisseur Collection.
    • 2.

  • Aztec Camera & Mick Jones

    Good Morning Britain

    • The Best Of Aztec Camera.
    • Warner E.S.P..

  • The Beach Boys & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

    Fun Fun Fun

    • The Beach Boys With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
    • UMC.

  • Queen

    I Want To Break Free

    • The Works.
    • EMI.

  • Paul Anka

    Diana

    • Paul Anka - The Greatest Hits Collect.
    • Telstar.

  • Carrie Underwood

    Cry Pretty

    • Cry Pretty.
    • Capitol Nashville.
    • 1.

  • Bee Gees

    You Should Be Dancing

    • Bee Gees - Their Greatest Hits.
    • Polydor.

  • Bee Gees

    Jive Talkin'

    • Bee Gees - Their Greatest Hits.
    • Polydor.

  • Bee Gees

    More Than A Woman

    • Bee Gees - Their Greatest Hits.
    • Polydor.

  • Bee Gees

    Stayin' Alive

    • Bee Gees - Their Greatest Hits.
    • Polydor.

  • Robin Thicke

    Blurred Lines (feat. T.I. & Pharrell Williams)

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.
    • 2.

  • Lenny Kravitz

    Low

    • Raise Vibration.
    • BMG Rights Management (UK).

  • Coldplay

    Fix You

  • Primal Scream

    Rocks

    • Dirty Hits.
    • Columbia.

  • Ultra Naté

    Free

    • Huge Hits 1997 (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.

  • Thompson Twins

    Doctor! Doctor!

    • Young at Heart (Various Artists).
    • Reader's Digest.

  • Roger Daltrey

    How Far

    • As Long As I Have You.
    • Polydor.

  • Huey Lewis and the News

    The Power Of Love

    • Huey Lewis & The News - Fore!.
    • Chrysalis.

  • Take That

    Rule The World

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.

  • Jason Mraz

    Have It All

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.

  • Paul McCartney & Wings

    Live And Let Die

    • The 7" Singles Box.
    • MPL.

  • The Lovin’ Spoonful

    Summer In The City

    • The Lovin' Spoonful Collection.
    • Castle Communications.

Pause For Thought

Pause For Thought

Matt Woodcock, Church of England Pioneer Minister and Mission Supporter in the Diocese of York:


It’s dog collar off and my precious England 1990 World Cup shirt on tomorrow night.  I’ll be perched in front of the biggest screen in the rowdiest pub in my parish, roaring us on against Belgium.  It’s fair to say that I am infected with a serious case of World Cup fever.  It’s all I can think, talk and tweet about. I can’t resist the constant daily diet of outrageous players’ haircuts, barmy team coaches, VAR controversies and grumpy TV pundits.


The football isn’t bad either.
For me though, it’s the fans who are giving the World Cup its real heart and identity.  Those wonderful Japan supporters clearing up their rubbish from the stadium after the game.   The hard up Peruvian family saving up for years to get to Russia just for the joy of being near their team outside in the fanzone.


Every day seems to generate another inspiring, heartwarming tale of kindness, commitment and camaraderie. It’s a sermon writer’s dream.
England’s captain fantastic Harry Kane seems to personify the spirit.  He’s a refreshingly different kind of football general.   A calm, unassuming man, preferring to lead by example. Usually by knocking loads of goals in.


Harry showed unusual qualities even as a young boy. Trials with big clubs meant he often couldn't play for the school team. But when they reached a cup final and he was available, his response was selfless.   He insisted on being a substitute, saying it would unfair to drop the lad who'd played in the previous games.


Harry’s story reminds me that one of the biggest challenges of the Christian journey is to avoid just talking a good faith.  To not simply ‘love with words or speech, but with actions and in truth,’ as St John put it. Admittedly my skills can be Ronaldo-like when it comes to verbalising the teachings of Jesus.  But putting them into practice? Sometimes I too often get stuck on the subs bench.
Thank heavens, then, that every morning offers a new opportunity to strap my boots on and make a difference. As for England’s World Cup chances - well they’re making a believer out of me.
After far too many years of hurt, I think Harry and the boys can finally bring our pain to an end.  I’m certainly praying so.

Broadcast

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