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How I Got There

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From Nigella Lawson to Michael Caine, presenter Matt Stadlen has interviewed them all. In this podcast, he continues to delve into the minds of our leading public figures, to uncover what it really takes to succeed in their journeys to the top.

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Episodes

  1. Bonus Episode: Hermione Norris

    In this bonus edition of How I Got There, Matt welcomes actor Hermione Norris into the studio. Before rising to fame on ‘Spooks’, ‘Wire In The Blood’ and, more recently, ‘Luther’, Hermione was poised to become a ballerina after winning a scholarship to Elmhurst School for Dance when she was just...

  2. Episode 10: Anita Rani

    In this episode of How I Got There, Matt is joined by television presenter Anita Rani. In her own words, Anita grew up on the 'right side' of the Pennines after her Hindu Father was brought to Bradford as a 4-year-old by Anita's Grandfather. Her interest in a broadcasting career started early on,...

  3. Episode 9: Alan Rusbridger

    This week on How I Got There, Matt is joined by the Guardian editor who presided over the Edward Snowden NSA surveillance revelations. Alan Rusbridger was also editor when the Guardian took on elements of the Murdoch press, and revealed the phone hacking scandal that led to News International...

  4. Episode 8: David Baddiel

    In this episode of How I Got There, Matt is joined by comedian David Baddiel. His career started in the mid 80's and followed on from a well-trodden path of Cambridge footlights to professional performer. This route wasn't quite as easy by the time of the alternative comedy circuit though, and…

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  5. Episode 7 : Peter Hitchens

    This week on How I Got there, Matt is joined by Mail on Sunday columnist, eight-time author and Conservative pundit Peter Hitchens. Together they explore Peter's political transition from Bolshevism to social conservatism, witnessing the fall of Easterm Bloc as a foreign correspondent, the...

  6. Episode 6: Rory Bremner

    This week, Matt is joined by the man of many voices, Rory Bremner. Rory started his career whilst at University in London doing up to 3 stand-up comedy gigs a night. By the time he finished University, he'd already been spotted by TV and was performing in satirical shows such as Spitting Image....

  7. Episode 5: Ian Hislop

    This time Matt is joined by Ian Hislop, editor of Private Eye, team Captain on 'Have I got news for you' and most sued man in Britain. Ian and Matt discuss how school and then university shaped his future as a writer, journalist and satirist. At the age of just 26, Ian was made editor of Private...

  8. Episode 4: Simon Schama

    This time on How I Got There Matt welcomes Sir Simon Schama (CBE) into the studio. From nation-building and revolution to the power of art and human memory, Simon has authored eighteen books which have been translated into sixteen languages. He’s a prolific writer, art sleuth, travel journalist,...

  9. Episode 3: Elif Shafak

    In this episode of How I Got There, Matt welcomes Elif Shafak into the studio. An award-winning novelist, political commentator, Oxford university professor and activist, Elif has achieved much in her life. She is a prolific writer who has authored 16 books published in 48 languages and is one of...

  10. Episode 2: David Lammy

    This week, Matt is joined by a man rarely lost for words. From the streets of Tottenham to the heart of British politics, Labour MP David Lammy has battled class inequality, racial discrimination and personal loss yet remains undaunted. In this episode of How I Got There, Matt and David discuss…

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  11. Episode 1: Bryony Gordon

    In this first episode of How I Got There, Matt is joined best-selling author, Telegraph columnist, mental-health advocate, and fellow podcaster Bryony Gordon. Together they explore what it means to succeed in the face of poor mental health, conquering addiction and maintaining sobriety: "Right…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

From Nigella Lawson to Michael Caine, presenter Matt Stadlen has interviewed them all. In this podcast, he continues to delve into the minds of our leading public figures, to uncover what it really takes to succeed in their journeys to the top.

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How I Got There currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is How I Got There about?

From Nigella Lawson to Michael Caine, presenter Matt Stadlen has interviewed them all. In this podcast, he continues to delve into the minds of our leading public figures, to uncover what it really takes to succeed in their journeys to the top.

How often does How I Got There release new episodes?

How I Got There has 12 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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