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	Podcast:		Saturday Live
	Episode:		Dr Christian Jessen
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		01:25:10
	Publish Date:		2015-03-21 06:19:00
	Description:		Presenter and health expert, Dr Christian Jessen, joins Aasmah Mir and Richard Coles. Well known for programmes such as ''Embarrassing Bodies' and 'Supersize Vs Superskinny', Dr Christian also works closely with health charities to educate people in health matters. Most important to him is to raise medical awareness amongst hard to reach groups. Actor Hugh Maynard, currently playing the role of John in the West End's Miss Saigon, has dealt with abandonment and rejection most of his life after being given up by his mother when just a few weeks old. He explains how this spurred him on to the successful career he now enjoys and why it is important to know where you come from. JP Devlin talks with Barbara Taylor Bradford about her collection of vintage bags. Jackie Hagan is a comedian whose trip to hospital with a sore toe back in 2013, ended with her having a leg amputated. The experience forced her to grow up and take control of her life something she now hopes to pass on through school workshop around the country. London based Imam, Mohammed al Hussaini tells us how he became a traditional Irish folk singer. Former soap star, Pam St Clement who played Pat Butcher in Eastenders shares her inheritance tracks, - Cast Diva by Maria Callas and Accentuate the Positive by Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters. Dr Christian's Guide to Growing Up, published by Scholastic is available now. Hugh Maynard is currently appearing in Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre in London's West End. His debut album, 'Something Inside So Strong' is out on 25 March. Jackie Hagan is currently touring the UK with her show, 'Some People Have Too Many Legs'. The Cavendon Women by Barbara Taylor Bradford published by Harper Fiction is out 24th March. Pam St Clement's autobiography 'The End of an Earring' published by Headline, available now. Producer: Pete Ross Editor: Karen Dalziel.
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