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You, Me and the Big C: Putting the can in cancer

The coolest club you never want to be a part of… A candid look at cancer.

Radio 5 Live,103 episodes

Episodes

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About Cancer and Creativity
Rosa Hesmondhalgh explores how to stay creative when living with a cancer diagnosis.
30 Apr 2024,54 mins,
About The Cost Of Cancer
Lauren Mahon hosts this legacy episode discussing the cost of having cancer
28 Mar 2024,56 mins
About Single Parents Going Through Cancer
Steve Bland returns to host this legacy episode discussing cancer and single parents.
29 Feb 2024,50 mins
About The Today Podcast on Cancer
A special Today Podcast with Amol and Nick on why it's important to talk about cancer.
15 Feb 2024,56 mins
About Cancer and Homelessness
Lauren Mahon returns to host this legacy episode discussing cancer and homelessness.
30 Jan 2024,49 mins
About Your Cancer Staff
Chris Latchem makes an emotional return to the hospital that saved his life.
30 Nov 2023,39 mins
About Cancer And Diversity
Eloise Wynter and Lizzi Amartay discuss diversity in cancer.
26 Oct 2023,51 mins
About Losing A Parent
Tony Livesey explores the impact & help offered to kids after losing a parent to cancer.
28 Sep 2023,52 mins
About The Legacy Podcasts
Lauren Mahon reveals plan for the next series of the 'You, Me and the Big C' podcasts.
24 Sep 2023,1 min
About Bowelbabe In Her Own Words
Lights, camera, reaction! Thoughts from the #YouMeBigC team on the Deborah documentary.
17 Apr 2023,66 mins
About The Last Five Years
Lauren, Steve, Mike and Al get together to reflect on the fifth anniversary of #YouMeBigC
08 Mar 2023,67 mins
The Live Show
Deborah James' family and very special guests celebrate the impact and legacy of the pod.
29 Jan 2023,97 mins,
About The Big Announcements
Lauren Mahon and Steve Bland get together for a long awaited catch up.
19 Dec 2022,39 mins,
About Our Debs
The #YouMeBigC team recount precious memories of their friend, Dame Deborah James.
06 Jul 2022,64 mins
5 Live's tribute to Dame Deborah James
Celebrating the life of You, Me & The Big C broadcaster Dame Deborah James.
29 Jun 2022,34 mins
Deborah James' Last Dance
As Deborah James stops active treatment, she catches up with Producer Mike one last time.
10 May 2022,28 mins,
About Where Debs Is At Right Now & Saying Goodbye
The #YouMeBigC team are back together and hear what Debs' immediate future looks like.
10 Mar 2022,45 mins
About When Debs Thought She Was Going Home
After weeks in hospital Deborah is told she can go home, but not without another hurdle.
24 Feb 2022,34 mins,
About The Days In Hospital
Deborah is joined by Lauren as they go through some of recordings she made in hospital.
17 Feb 2022,59 mins,
About Debs' Near Death Experience
Deborah's voice notes from her serious medical emergency.
10 Feb 2022,45 mins,
About Debs' Current Situation
The team are back together and Deborah updates Lauren + Steve on her latest developments.
06 Jan 2022,54 mins
About Debs Recording Live From The Chemo Chair
Steve and Lauren check in with Deborah from her hospital chemo chair.
22 Jul 2021,54 mins,
About Getting Men Talking
Steve Bland talks to Joe Bellman, Danny de Brabander and grief expert Jenni Thomas OBE.
15 Jul 2021,65 mins
About Hitting Rock Bottom
Deborah James is joined by fellow stage four’ers Emma Campbell and Darren Roberts.
08 Jul 2021,67 mins,
About Deborah’s 13th Operation
Debs speaks with the team about the latest changes in her cancer and the complications.
01 Jul 2021,41 mins
About The Fear Of Recurrence
Lauren sits down with her mum, Tina, who is 31 years on from her own cancer diagnosis.
24 Jun 2021,71 mins
About Nightbirde, Homework and Speculums
Debs, Lauren and Steve are back together to talk headlines, geeks and share your stories.
17 Jun 2021,34 mins,
About Intimacy and Sex After Treatment
Lauren is joined by relationship psychotherapist Miranda Christophers to answer your Qs.
10 Jun 2021,62 mins,
About Deborah and the Organoid
The team get an update on Debs' latest, discover what organoids are + discuss Motherland.
03 Jun 2021,52 mins,
About Love, Grief and Cancer
The difficulties of finding love again and facing an uncertain future with loved ones.
27 May 2021,59 mins,