Real Life Stories
Topical and personal stories from Radio 2
Aphantasia - Being without the ability to conjure up a picture in your head
Caller Paul had no idea that others found it impossible to visualise as well.
Who was the ‘Fake Sheikh’?
Paul Connew and John Sweeney discuss the career of Mazher Mahmood.
Life after a faked death
Anne Darwin, ex-wife of John Darwin who faked his own death recounts her story.
I'm allergic to water
Noah suffers allergic reactions whilst showering, sweating or walking in the rain.
What happens when your partner tells you they are gay?
One caller describes her experience of a partner coming out after 15 years of marriage.
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Michael Mosley on the usefulness of mindfulness
Practical mindfulness with Jeremy Vine, Michael Mosley and a bar of chocolate.
Noel Edmonds Speaks to Dana the Cat—Jeremy Vine
TV and radio personality Noel Edmonds delivers a rousing speech to rescue cat Dana.
Should overweight people be charged more on public transport?
Caller David argues obese people should be charged more on public transport.
"We were like shining knights without armour...Now we're a pawn of politicians" says former UN Aid Worker Larry
Former aid worker Larry Hollingworth tells Jeremy about the threat faced by aid workers
Should I get a vasectomy?
Caller Ben discusses his vasectomy experience with Dr Sarah Jarvis.
"He sent it along with a picture of a massive machete, it's fair to say I was very, very concerned for my life"
Luciana Berger MP tells Jeremy about the threat she received from an internet troll
Should I track down my phone or tablet if it has been stolen?
Sarah describes the dangerous advice she received after the theft of her iPad.
'Should I get treatment for my prostate cancer?'
Jeremy discusses the treatment of prostrate cancer with Professor Jenny Donovan.
Ed Balls: 'You have such a sense of purpose... and it's hard when you lose that'
The former MP on life after politics, struggling with his stammer and being on Strictly.
One listener's terrifying cable car experience: "The cable on which the cars were supported actually broke"
Nicholas Bostock tells Jeremy of his own harrowing cable car experience near Mont Blanc
Meet the people behind some of ParalympicsGB's Rio hopefuls
Chris speaks to those working in disability sport supporting our superhuman superstars.
How to check your dog for ticks
Vet Caroline Allen explains common places ticks are found and what to do if you find one.
Finding the right statin for you
Dr Golda Parker explains how statins work and how the drugs aren’t one-size-fits-all.
Revenge porn victim "Sue": "I changed my name, I changed my job... everything to get away"
"Sue" from Leeds tells Jeremy how revenge porn changed her life forever.
'We've been neglected for 28 years in Washington'
What drove David Render to dump a bag of rubbish at Sunderland City Council?
Why does it feel like the plane is dropping in turbulence?
Former pilot Alastair Rosenschein explains why it is so unpredictable.
Are we experiencing a Brexit bounce?
Trombone manufacturer Mick Rath explains why he doesn't think Brexit will be a disaster.
"We do need a 7 day NHS"
One listener, Simon, lost his father after the last junior doctors strike.
Do you need a stockpile at home for emergencies?—Jeremy Vine, Timbuktu and Anorexia
How you can create a stockpile of food and water in your home for any emergency.
