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No Triumph, No Tragedy

Peter White talks to disabled people who have bucked the odds and achieved outstanding success in a variety of fields

Radio 4,27 episodes

Episodes

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Paul Maynard MP
Peter White meets Paul Maynard, one of the few disabled MPs in the new parliament.
10 Jan 2020,28 mins
Sophie Morgan
In No Triumph No Tragedy Peter White meets the campaigner and journalist, Sophie Morgan.
03 Jan 2020,28 mins
Haben Girma
In No Triumph No Tragedy Peter White interviews deaf blind human rights lawyer Haben Girma
27 Dec 2019,28 mins
01/04/2019
Peter White, blind since birth, meets the blind US lawyer and successful CEO Isaac Lidsky.
01 Apr 2019,28 mins
Samantha Renke
Peter White, born blind, meets actress Samantha Renke, who has brittle bone disease.
25 Mar 2019,28 mins
Guy Disney
Blind broadcaster Peter White interviews amputee jockey Guy Disney about his charity work.
18 Mar 2019,28 mins
11/03/2019
Peter White interviews people in public life with a disability to explore how they succeed
11 Mar 2019,28 mins
17/12/2017
Peter White meets disabled people who talk about motivation and their achievements to date
17 Dec 2017,28 mins
Cyrus Habib
Peter White meets US lieutenant governor Cyrus Habib, who lost his eyesight at eight.
10 Dec 2017,28 mins
Adam Hills
Peter White returns with a new series of No Triumph, No Tragedy and interviews Adam Hills.
03 Dec 2017,28 mins
Geri Jewell
Peter White meets stand-up comedienne Geri Jewell, who was born with cerebral palsy.
11 Dec 2016,30 mins
Alison Lapper
Peter White, blind since birth, meets disabled artist Alison Lapper in this new series.
04 Dec 2016,30 mins
Clarence Adoo
Peter White meets musician Clarence Adoo, who played a key role in the 2012 Paralympics.
04 Sep 2016,30 mins
29/07/2015
Peter White interviews anti-war photographer Giles Duley, who was injured in Afghanistan.
29 Jul 2015,30 mins
Melanie Reid
Peter White, blind from birth, interviews others with disability in the public spotlight.
22 Jul 2015,30 mins
Robert Halfon
Peter White meets new cabinet member Robert Halfon, born with spastic displegia.
15 Jul 2015,30 mins
Raul Midon
Peter White meets the blind singer and songwriter Raul Midon.
29 Apr 2014,30 mins
Sophie Christiansen
Peter White meets 2012 Paralympian triple gold medallist, horse rider Sophie Christiansen.
22 Apr 2014,30 mins
Chris Woodhead
Peter White interviews the former chief inspector of schools, Chris Woodhead.
15 Apr 2014,30 mins
Chen Guangcheng
Peter White traces the life and opinions of blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng.
16 Sep 2012,30 mins
Genevieve Barr
Peter White talks to deaf actress Genevieve Barr about her lead acting role in a BBC drama
09 Sep 2012,30 mins
Mark Goffeney
Peter White meets respected rock musician Mark Goffeney, who plays guitar with his feet.
02 Sep 2012,30 mins
Margaret Maughan
Peter White interviews Margaret Maughan, who won Britain's first Paralympic gold medal.
26 Aug 2012,30 mins
05/09/2011
Peter White talks to Dr Lin Berwick about her life living as a blind wheelchair user.
05 Sep 2011,30 mins
29/08/2011
Peter White talks to Shannon Murray, a model who has used a wheelchair since her teens.
29 Aug 2011,30 mins
22/08/2011
Peter White interviews the Malaysian politician and human rights campaigner, Karpal Singh.
22 Aug 2011,30 mins
15/08/2011
Peter White interviews high profile disabled people about the obstacles they have faced.
15 Aug 2011,30 mins