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Sara Cox

Broadcaster Sara Cox is joined by paraclimber Anoushe Husain, eighth generation doctor Stephen Gillam and Ben Dunne who has set up Rivfest in memory of his son River Reeves.

Sara Cox has been entertaining the nation for 25 years, first through Channel 4 and MTV, then as host of Breakfast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 1 and now drive time on Radio 2. She joins Nikki Bedi and Richard Coles to discuss her latest project, TV book club Under the Covers.

Ben Dunne’s teenage son River died in a tragic road traffic accident in Sweden alongside his fellow bandmates from Viola Beach and their manager. They were on the cusp of stardom, scheduled to play a series of festivals in the UK and beyond. In the years following the tragedy, Ben has dedicated his life to providing opportunities for young people in River’s name.

Anoushe Husain is a paraclimber who was born missing her right arm below the elbow. A civil-servant by day, Anoushe has experience multiple health conditions including cancer, and now supports girls from deprived backgrounds to improve their lives through climbing.

Listener Dr Stephen Gillam is a GP who wonders if he was predestined to take up the stethoscope after discovering his family have been doctors for the best part of 250 years.

And we have the Inheritance Tracks of ballet dancer Darcey Bussell.

Producer: Laura Northedge
Editor: Richard Hooper

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1 hour, 27 minutes

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Sat 29 May 2021 09:00

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  • Sat 29 May 2021 09:00

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