The Courage to Speak Podcast
1) Harriet Thorpe: Walking the Walk for Breast Cancer
EastEnders actress Harriet Thorpe chats about MoonWalk, the annual fundraising event for breast cancer charity Walk The Walk. Next year sheâll be joined in her team by host Leonie Mellinger, for whom ...Show More
2) Lee Castleton vs The Post Office
"I've stood on the cliff tops and considered death. I've been there. But they're not worth it.âIn Lee Castletonâs first in-depth interview since announcing his new legal action, the former Bridlington...Show More
3) Tom Robinson: 50 Years of Gay Protest Songs
Singer and broadcaster Tom Robinson talks to Leonie Mellinger about having the courage to speak out for gay rights in the 1970s, and performs his best-known protest songs live on the podcast. Tom Robi...Show More
4) Paul Sinha: The Courage To Speak About Parkinsonâs
Paul Sinha joins Leonie Mellinger to discuss his decision to publicly reveal his Parkinsonâs diagnosis, and to chat about life with the disease, his comedy career and being part of ITVâs hugely popula...Show More
5) Roger Allam
Leonie speaks to award-winning actor Roger Allam about his career on stage and screen, discussing his experiences in shows ranging from Les Miserables to Endeavour and The Thick of It. He also reveals...Show More
6) India Willoughby
Leonie speaks to the pioneering broadcaster and journalist, best known for becoming Britain's first transgender newsreader and Loose Women presenter. India speaks movingly about her journey, from lear...Show More
7) Lady Helena Kennedy
Leonie speaks to one of Britain's most distinguished lawyers about her pioneering career, from her humble beginnings in Glasgow to her recent appointment to The Order of the Thistle, the highest honou...Show More
8) Peter Tatchell
Leonie speaks to campaigner Peter Tatchell about his extraordinary life and career, which has seen him become one of the greatest living examples of 'the courage to speak'. He discusses his difficult ...Show More
9) Dame Harriet Walter
Leonie speaks to the award-winning actress, whose many acclaimed performances range from the Royal Shakespeare Company to Succession and Ted Lasso. She reveals how she dealt with difficulties at schoo...Show More
10) Gary Lineker
For the first episode of series two, Leonie speaks to footballer turned presenter Gary Lineker, who is known for speaking out on a range of humanitarian, climate and other issues. He discusses how he ...Show More