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1. Alex & Doreen: If We Do Not Amputate, You Will Die
01:09:28||Season 3, Ep. 1Welcome to The Apple and the Tree with host, Richard Coles. In Episode One of this new series, we're in Hampshire to meet Alex and his mum, Doreen.This is a deep and heartfelt conversation where mother and son talk of Alex’s late father, his own struggles with alcohol, and the severe illness that almost killed him.In 2013 Alex lost all four limbs having barely survived Strep A sepsis - since when he has gone on to research and develop better solutions to artificial limbs. Crucially, there’s also a story about how, in a roundabout way, Holly Willoughby saved his life. As ever with The Apple and the Tree, there is nothing off limits.To get in touch, email richardcoles@mailonline.com. You can find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @appletreepod.Do let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time.Presenter: Richard ColesProducer: Rob FitzpatrickEditing: Tony OnuchukwuProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie EastA Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular.
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8. Simon Rimmer: I Was Absent For So Much
01:02:04||Season 2, Ep. 8Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles! In Episode Seven of this new series, we're in Manchester to meet celebrity chef, restaurant owner and 2017 Strictly contestant Simon Rimmer and his daughter, sales and marketing specialist, Flo. In a deeply personal, funny and very moving conversation they talk about missing out on your child’s earliest years, the pleasures and pains of partying, being driven by ambition, family, loss, the redemptive grace of father/daughter relationships and so much more. There is nothing off limits. To get in touch just email richardcoles@mailonline.com. You can find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @appletreepod. Do let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time. Presenter: Richard Coles Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick Editing: Tony Onuchukwu Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6. Gillian McKeith: It's A Privilege To Have A Life
55:20||Season 2, Ep. 6Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles! In Episode Six of this new series, we're in Central London to meet nutritionist, author and TV presenter Gillian McKeith and her daughter, actor, dancer and singer, Afton. In a far-reaching and very personal conversation they talk about pregnancy and nearly losing your baby, what school is like when your mum is known as “poo lady”, the nature of illness and loss, Mother/Daughter relationships and so much more. There is nothing off limits. To get in touch just email richardcoles@mailonline.com. You can find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @appletreepod. Do let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time. Presenter: Richard Coles Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick Editing: Tony Onuchukwu Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5. Tamer Hassan: When You Left, I Was Devastated
01:12:28||Season 2, Ep. 5Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode Five of this new series, we're in Central London to meet Football Factory, Game of Thrones and Kick-Ass actor Tamer Hassan and his daughter, salon owner and Love Island star, Belle.In a funny and deeply personal conversation they talk about going through IVF, their own very different childhoods, difficulties in relationships, drugs, alcohol, the joys - and drawbacks - of smoking, when celebrity hits, father/daughter struggles and so much more. There is nothing off limits.To get in touch just email richardcoles@mailonline.com. You can find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @appletreepod. Do let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time.Presenter: Richard ColesProducer: Rob FitzpatrickEditing: Tony OnuchukwuProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie EastA Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4. Hilary Whitehall: You Can't Have It All - It's A Myth
54:53||Season 2, Ep. 4Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode Four of this new series, we're in Central London to meet actress, author, podcaster and photographer, Hilary Whitehall and her daughter, documentary producer, Molly Wilkinson.In an intimate, revealing and free-flowing conversation, they talk about struggling with motherhood, the myth of “having it all”, the unreality of Social Media, having a very famous son/brother, ageing, miscarriage, staying out of the limelight, mother/daughter relationships and so much more. There is nothing off limits.To get in touch just email richardcoles@mailonline.com. You can find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @appletreepod. Do let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time.Presenter: Richard ColesProducer: Rob FitzpatrickEditing: Tony OnuchukwuProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie EastA Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3. Michael Gove: Everything Makes Me Anxious
55:59||Season 2, Ep. 3Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode Three of this new series, we're in Westminster to meet former Conservative Cabinet Member and current Editor of The Spectator, Michael Gove and his son, University student, Will.In a bright, pacy and free-flowing conversation, they talk about growing up with a Tory politician for a dad, the impact of Brexit on family and friends, the father/son relationship, anxiety, divorce, football, pop culture, fashion and so much more. There is nothing off limits.To get in touch just email richardcoles@mailonline.com. You can find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @appletreepod. Do let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time.Presenter: Richard ColesProducer: Rob FitzpatrickEditing: Tony OnuchukwuProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie EastA Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2. Les Ferdinand: You Could Fit In The Palm Of My Hand
01:20:03||Season 2, Ep. 2Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode Two of this new series, we're in Hertfordshire to meet football coach, pundit and former professional footballer, Les Ferdinand and his daughter, actor and sports event consultant, Lauren.In a deep-thinking and free-flowing conversation, they talk about the cost of following your dream, childhood, celebrity, family, father/daughter relationships, loneliness, avoiding social media, playing for your country vs playing for your club, creating a character and so much more. There is nothing off limits.To get in touch just email richardcoles@mailonline.com. You can find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @appletreepod. Do let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time.Presenter: Richard ColesProducer: Rob FitzpatrickEditing: Tony OnuchukwuProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie EastA Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices