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Second Chance
by Raphael Rowe
Award Winning Second Chance is a podcast series that explores the theme of second chance. It raises the questions who deserves a second chance, who decides who gets a second chance and what a second chance actually means. On this podcast we speak to people from all walks of life about their experiences, some who have been given a second chance in life, some who might be considered to be beyond deserving a second chance. The host of the podcast series is Raphael Rowe, host of the critically acclaimed series ‘Inside the World's Toughest Prisons’ on Netflix. He is also a former correspondent for the world's longest running BBC TV current affairs show Panorama the BBC Radio 4 Today programme as well as a regular contributor on The One Show and Sunday Morning Live on BBC One. In 1988, aged 20, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for a murder and robbery he did not commit. In July 2000, after 12 years in prison, the Court of Appeal quashed his wrongful convictions and he was freed. <p s
Episodes
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Australia’s Unexpected Defender - Jamieson O’Reilly
Jamieson O’Reilly’s life is a gripping tale of transformation. Growing up in one of Australia’s most disadvantaged communities, he was surrounded by crime, addiction, and violence from an early age. With a family legacy tied to organized crime, it seemed inevitable that he’d follow the same path....
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Drug Lord to Celebrated Artist - Stephen Mee
The fascinating life of former drug lord Stephen Mee really is what dramatised movies try to replicate. Originally from Northern Manchester, Stephen faced many challenges throughout his upbringing, including personal loss and family struggles. Despite discovering his artistic talent early on, he...
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Criminal - Angela Kirwin
Angela Kirwin spent over a decade working in some of the most notorious prisons in Britain, where she documented her experiences and the stories of the men she met in her book "Criminal." On this podcast Angela told me the current prison system is failing the most vulnerable members of our…
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Celebrity Reputation Risk - James Modley
In today's world, where news travels quickly and public scrutiny is constant, safeguarding a celebrity's image is no easy task. Even minor missteps can have a significant impact on their reputation, particularly with the rise of social media. Therefore, it's essential to have a skilled and...
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Student Accused of Rape That Never Happened - Liam Allan
The collapsed trial of Liam Allan reveals a widespread problem in the legal system, which criminal defence lawyers have been warning about for some time. Liam was accused of rape and sexual assault, but his defense was that any sexual contact between himself and his former girlfriend was...
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The Mastermind Behind Two Notorious Manhunts - Colin Sutton
Colin Sutton, a former police detective, is celebrated for his instrumental role in the capture of two of the UK's most notorious criminals. Levy Bellfield, a serial killer, and Delroy Grant, a serial rapist, were both caught thanks to his exceptional efforts. The BAFTA-nominated ITV drama...
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Captive in Iran's Evin Prison - Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert
Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, a British-Australian academic, endured 804 days as a rebellious hostage of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) while being accused of being an agent for Mossad, MI6, or a spy for Australia. She was imprisoned in the infamous Evin prison, where she was kept in...
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The UK's "Post Office Scandal" - Jo Hamilton
For the past twenty years, the UK has been grappling with the aftermath of the notorious "Post Office scandal," which has affected countless innocent individuals. In 2000, the Horizon IT system was introduced to modernise the Post Office network, but its rollout led to a barrage of wrongful...
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Thief, prisoner, Solider, Priest - Paul Cowley
Paul Cowley's youth was marked by explosive arguments and aggression, due to his parents being alcoholics. He eventually became homeless and turned to crime, After serving in the army, which failed to provide him with the direction and purpose he craved and the subsequent death of his parents,...
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Unfair Conviction to Criminal Justice Advocate - Amanda Knox
Amanda Knox, a journalist and public speaker, is best known for her wrongful conviction in the murder case of Meredith Kercher. Alongside her ex-boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, Knox was accused of the crime and sentenced to 26 and 25 years in prison, respectively. After four years behind bars, the...
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From Petty Criminal to Drug Runner - Frank Stedman
Frank Stedman, a lad from Essex was arrested at Heathrow Airport on a flight back from Thailand having fled there to escape capture for his involvement in organised crime. Driven by his greed for money, Frank became a runner for an organised drug trafficking gang. He transported and delivered…
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Rethink. Rehumanise. Reintegrate. - Jamie Hunt & Raphael Rowe
Jamie Hunt Interviews Raphael Rowe on the Raphael Rowe Foundation and the Importance of Improving Basic Human Rights in Prisons Worldwide They discuss the origins of the Raphael Rowe Foundation with Raphael Rowe, following the success of the Netflix series 'Inside the World's Toughest Prisons'....
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From Life Imprisonment to Yoga Instructor - Noel Moran
Noel, at the age of 23, was sentenced to life imprisonment, even though he was not responsible for the fatal stab wound that killed a man. He was released 15 years and 2 months later, at 38, refusing to let his circumstances define him. Instead, he found solace in yoga - using it as a means of...
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Former Drug Addicted Lawyer’s Redemption - Nicole Obrigavitch
Nicole's once-promising career as a lawyer was eclipsed by her drug addiction, which led her down a dark path. As a result, she engaged in dishonest billing practices, took cash payments from clients, and even showed up to court under the influence of drugs. Consequently, she was disbarred by the...
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Unlocking Potential from a Troubled Past - Gethin Jones
As a child, Gethin Jones was highly sensitive and struggled with feelings of being lost and overwhelmed. He didn't know how to deal with his emotions and resorted to negative behavior. Eventually, he became uncontrollable and was taken away from his family and placed in the care system. This...
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The Sun Also Rises - Gina Jones
The film, The Sun Also Rises, due out later this year, portrays the life of Raye, a woman trapped in an abusive relationship, as she struggles to escape the cycle of violence and its effects on those around her. With Gina Jones in the lead role, it is a story of strength and resilience, both on…
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Bank Robber - Domingo Reed
Reed Domingo is a charming man with an unbelievable story. Struggling to pay for the expensive costs of American IVF treatments, he found himself in debt to the tune of $250,000. When the situation became unbearable, Reed turned to bank robbery as a last resort, even going so far as to carry...
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ADHD and PTSD no longer define me - Jermaine Pennant
Jermaine Pennant is a former professional football player known for his on-field prowess and off-field controversies. After being signed for £2 million by Arsenal at age 15, he went on to play for prestigious clubs like Leeds, Arsenal and Liverpool. However, his troubled personal life, including...
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Killer to Entrepreneur: The Power of Transformation - Quan Huynh
It may seem unlikely, but many successful entrepreneurs have come from difficult backgrounds and turned their lives around. With the right mindset, perseverance, and willingness to learn new skills, anyone can transform their life and create a successful business. Take the story of Quan Huynh…
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Multi Millionaire Former Sugar Daddy finds love on his own dating website: Brandon Wade
Brandon Wade, a wealthy entrepreneur, says he was searching for love in all the wrong places, relying on his wealth to attract partners. He believed love was only for those without money until he met Dana, his fourth wife and true love. They met through his own dating website, Seeking.com in…
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Overcoming Gambling Addiction – Bianca Colclough
Bianca Colclough's Empowering Journey: From Gambling Addiction to Creating a Supportive Community for Women Bianca Colclough, the founder of This Girl community, has opened up about her own struggles with gambling addiction. Despite being unknown to many close to her, this addiction stemmed from...
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Killing Kittens – Emma Sayle
Empowering women in the boardroom and bedroom is what Emma Sayle, also known as the Queen Kitten, is all about. In 2005, she founded her company with the intention of empowering women both in the boardroom and bedroom. Her wild experiences in Ibiza inspired her to create a safe space for…
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Football, Racism and Me – Anton Ferdinand
Anton Ferdinand, a well-known footballer who played for West Ham United and is the younger brother of former Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand, became involved in one of the most significant racial cases in football history involving former Chelsea captain, John Terry. After speaking out…
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Hitman or Innocent? - Kevin Lane
Kevin Lane has been called a gangster, a hitman, and a killer. He was given a life sentence for a hitman murder committed in 1994. He spent 20 years in prison. He has always claimed that he was not the perpetrator of the crime, but his conviction has never been reversed. In his book 'Fitted Up…
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£32 Million Drug Import Conspiracy – Leiona Townsend
Our guest this week on Second Chance is Leiona Townsend, whose vibrant personality shines through as she shares her experiences with us. Leiona provides her unique perspective on the Heathrow Drug gang scandal, in which baggage handlers smuggled £32 million worth of cocaine into the UK. It's…
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Every Racing Driver has Fear – Tom Gaymor
Tom Gaymor: An Extraordinary Man in Motorsport and Beyond Tom's journey to success has been far from easy. Despite experiencing a career-ending injury that left him with a broken back, he persevered and fought back to the sport he loves. He has since shared his passion for Motorsport with the…
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Love Island is a Game - Jack Fowler
On Second Chance Podcast Jack opens up about being perceived white, despite his father being black and his mother white. He shares the story of the first time he experienced racism and the offensive comments and remarks made in his presence, by those who did not know he was the son of a black…
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Second Chance YouTube Channel!
This week we have a special new announcement for you. Our podcast interviews will now be available on our youtube channel ‘Second Chance Podcast’. Ahead of its launch, myself, Kabir, our videographer, and Kim, our producer at Second Chance, discussed filming our guest interviews and the value it...
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Oxford Bullfinch Sex Abuse Ring -Girl 1
Girl 1 has been given lifelong anonymity and so we can’t reveal her true identity. She was one of a number of victims in the highly publicised Oxford Bullfinch case. She has chosen to share her story now to help other young people who may be in a similar situation. Police and social services let...
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Rape Lies Destroyed My Life - Jordan Trengove
Jordan Trengove's life turned upside down after sharing his partying activity on Snapchat, which led to a girl named Ellie joining him and his friends. The post changed his life forever. Ellie, whose real name was Eleanor Williams, made false allegations against Jordan, accusing him of Rape, GBH...
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Drug Addict to Entrepreneur - Joseph Kajy
Joseph Kajy, the host of the "Let's Get Real" podcast, shares his incredible life journey from battling addiction and spending time in prison to becoming a successful entrepreneur and devoted family man. His story is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to start over and create a better...
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Escaping Domestic Abuse - Samantha Billingham
Samantha Billingham is a survivor of domestic abuse and the founder of SODA. A single parent to a beautiful daughter who has set up her own support group to help others, from being controlled for years to finding the courage to ask for help, she is now putting herself first. A second chance at...
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16 years in prison for crimes he did not commit: Jeffrey Deskovic
After being convicted of the rape and murder of a high school classmate at just 17 years old, Jeffrey Deskovic spent 16 long years in prison. However, DNA testing proved his innocence and led to the conviction of the real culprit, who was already incarcerated for another murder. While this...
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Addiction to Advocacy - Morgan Godvin
Morgan Godvin was addicted to heroin from a young age. To support her habit she sold drugs. The sale of heroin to one of her best friends led to his death and her being imprisoned, in the USA, for 5 years. Her activism and advocacy now centre around reducing the harms associated with drug use,...
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Retake 9: Notorious
In this week’s retake we look at episode 72 - where I share the introduction and epilogue to ‘Notorious’, my autobiography. From being the story, to now telling the story. My own narrative, as many listeners will know, is not just about the dark challenges of injustice and the dehumanisation of...
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Retake 8: Love Locked Down
We revisit episode 50, with Laynara about love locked down. From her hometown in Brazil she fell in love with Aaron, who at the time was behind bars serving a life sentence in the States! She talks about their friendship as pen pals, to love, and her hopes for the future with her now fiancé who…
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Retake 7: Rethink. Rehumanise. Reintegrate.
In this week’s retake 7 we are going to episode 74 with our head of fundraising, Jamie Hunt. He asks Raphael questions about how from the success of the Netflix series ‘Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons’, the Raphael Rowe Foundation was founded. They talk about why there is a need to improve...
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Retake 6: Confined To Art
Gary Mansfield, ‘The Artful Dodger’ from episode 18 on this week's retake, agreed to transport, what he thought, was fake designer clothes labels, which actually turned out to be 4.2 million worth of class A drugs! He received a 14 year sentence in prison, and behind bars found solace through…
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Retake 5: ‘Give Yourself a Second Chance’
In this retake 5 we go back to the beginning, all the way to episode 2, to explore what does Second Chance mean. Lordia Lewis-Spencer, a Lead Psychotherapist from Protea Psychotherapy Practise and Christopher Hickin, Assistant Director from Remedi who provide restorative justice services....
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Retake 4: Giving a Voice to the Voiceless
Lilly is an extraordinary individual who volunteers to help prisoners reintegrate back into society. We revisit episode 73 where Lilly talks with no judgement about helping people to give offenders and ex-offenders a voice. Through studying a law degree and working with the criminal justice…
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Retake 3: Humanity before Ratings
Jess Impiazzi has had such a full life from Reality TV star (Ex on the Beach/Celebrity Big brother) to now Actress (Keep Calm & Carry On/Override) who is on to bigger and brighter things. Behind the scenes she has come through domestic violence, divorce, mental health challenges, alcoholism, and...
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Retake 2: Sex Engineering
Colin Richards takes a humanistic approach to sex and intimacy and see’s himself as a sex educator and general problem solver of sex and relationship challenges. He helps people transform their relationships and sex lives to become what they want and deserve. By combining knowledge of sexual and...
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Retake 1: The Mother Convicted of Killing Her Baby
Cookie, not her real name, as she wanted to protect her true identity, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the death of her 12 week old baby boy. She maintained her innocence throughout the 13 years she was held in prison. She continues to protest her innocence on the outside. Go to Episode 3,...
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Living With Bipolar - Matthew Allman
Matthew Allman was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder after an acute episode led to his being sectioned and institutionalised in an asylum, in Barbados. Despite being held in total isolation and being medicated to manage his behaviour, he found a way out. In this interview he talks about how taboo...
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Behind the Glamour and Glitz - Emma Guns
Emma Guns has had some remarkable experiences as a beauty editor and has worked with global brands in beauty, health, and lifestyle. She's mingled with models, TV personalities, and pop stars, attending some of the most coveted red carpet events. But Emma's personal life has been a different…
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Strong Like Sarah - Sarah Frei
Sarah Frei is an inspirational young woman who had to have both legs amputated above the knee and was left paralyzed after a drunk driver crashed into her car on the night of July 30, 2020. Sarah, just 17 at the time, was on her way home with three friends when the incident happened. She suffered...
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Multi Millionaire to Federal Prisoner - John Lefebvre
In the late nineties, John Lefebvre was approaching middle age and living out an unpromising legal career in Calgary, Canada. Then he jumped on board a dot-com start-up as a founder of Neteller. As companies fortunes rose along with those of the online gambling industry, the pay-off for Lefebvre...
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LGBTQ & Revenge Porn Activist - Chrissy Chambers
Chrissy Chambers was the victim of revenge porn and chose to speak out to prevent others going through the trauma she experienced being publicly exposed on social media. When Chrissy broke off her relationship with an ex boyfriend he became revengeful and induced her with alcohol before secretly...
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Livingston FC Manager - David Martindale
David was imprisoned for his part in an organised drug trafficking network. But that’s not what defines him. His self-belief and determination took him from a prison cell to the head coach and manager of Livingston FC, a Scottish premiership football team. His story is testimony to the change in...
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Stopping Ex-Prisoners Reoffending - Lilly Waters
Britain’s high reoffending rate costs taxpayers around £15bn a year. Very little of taxpayers money is spent on the important work that volunteers like Lilly do to assist prisoners reintegrate back into society. As a result 60% of released inmates go on to reoffend within a two-year period.…
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Award Winning Second Chance is a podcast series that explores the theme of second chance. It raises the questions who deserves a second chance, who decides who gets a second chance and what a second chance actually means. On this podcast we speak to people from all walks of life about their experiences, some who have been given a second chance in life, some who might be considered to be beyond deserving a second chance. The host of the podcast series is Raphael Rowe, host of the critically acclaimed series ‘Inside the World's Toughest Prisons’ on Netflix. He is also a former correspondent for the world's longest running BBC TV current affairs show Panorama the BBC Radio 4 Today programme as well as a regular contributor on The One Show and Sunday Morning Live on BBC One. In 1988, aged 20, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for a murder and robbery he did not commit. In July 2000, after 12 years in prison, the Court of Appeal quashed his wrongful convictions and he was freed. <p s
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