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Podcast - A Life Lived
Written and Narrated by Stephanie Okupniak
From Muhammad Ali to Carrie Fisher, hear how the lives of the biggest stars were truly lived. With exclusive interviews from the people who knew them in life, journalist Stephanie Okupniak tells the stories of the dead.
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Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse was discovered at 16 and went on to become one of the greatest jazz singers of all time. Her status as an icon only grows stronger as the years pass since her death in 2011 at just 27 years old. So how did a young girl from London with only two completed albums to her name, come to be so revered? Join Stephanie Okupniak and discover what so bewitched the world about a girl called Amy.
In this episode you'll hear from photographer Charles Moriarty as he reveals the secret behind shooting Amy's iconic artwork on her debut album Frank; Sam Shaker, often referred to as Amy's second Dad talks about the moment Amy wrote the classic single 'Back to Black' in his Soho jazz club, and Asif Kapadia the director behind the heartbreaking Amy documentary movie opens up about Amy's struggles with addiction.
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali was 'The Greatest'. A true icon who transcended the sport that brought him to the attention of the world. In or out of the ring, Ali was a force of nature. From refusing the draft to becoming the heavyweight champion of the world at just 22, Ali lived his life without fear.
In this episode you'll hear from Muhammad Ali's daughter Hana about her father's playful side and his love of life (and women!), alongside Sky Sports Boxing correspondent Johnny Nelson on what made 'The Greatest' so great.
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Sir Roger Moore
The name's Bond. James Bond...the role as the world's most famous spy was made for Sir Roger Moore - the very epitome of suave sophistication. But how did a policeman's son from London, England grow to play one of the most iconic roles in cinema?
Join Stephanie Okupniak and discover the man behind the golden gun.
In this episode you'll hear from Sir Roger's daughter Deborah on why there is so much more to him than just being 007; the director Alvin Rakoff on Moore's charm but mischievous side and Sir Roger's personal assistant Gareth Owen on why Moore may have inadvertently invented the Magnum ice-cream.
Anthony Bourdain
Anthony Bourdain's breakthrough as a world-renowned chef first came from his writing about cooking, not his cooking itself. If you've ever read one of his bestselling books, you'll know why. His humour, his depth of knowledge and his incredible honesty not only helped Bourdain sell millions of books, it also brought him to the attention of TV executives, looking for a different way to talk about cooking on television; it turned Anthony Bourdain into a huge star. Join Stephanie Okupniak and Parts Unknown director & producer, Morgan Fallon to discover the incredible story of Anthony Bourdain - chef, author, TV host, traveller and culinary rock star.
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