Sam McAllister spent years working behind the scenes as one of the BBC’s most tenacious and determined producers — pitching, pushing and refusing to give up until she got the story. And it was that relentless determination that led to her securing one of the most explosive television interviews in recent memory — Prince Andrew’s Newsnight interview that shocked the world.
In this episode of Midpoint, Gabby sits down with Sam to talk about the ambition and resilience it takes to succeed in a male dominated industry, what really goes on behind the camera in journalism, and the moment her own story broke. Sam talks about the things she’s achieved and how she got there - even when things werent straightforward.
My guest this week is someone whose story really sums up the reason I wanted to start The Midpoint in the first place.
@donnaashworthwords is a poet whose work has taken social media by storm — honest, warm and deeply human poems that somehow manage to say exactly what so many of us are feeling but can’t quite find the words for ourselves.
Donna’s story didn’t happen overnight — she came to poetry later in life, through her own personal journey, and that experience is at the heart of everything she writes. She understands better than most what it means to find your true purpose when you least expect it. This is a really beautiful and uplifting conversation about creativity, self discovery and the extraordinary power of the right words at the right time.
Former Man City player, @joehartofficial joins Gabby and Mark to discuss his former teammate, Vincent Kompany’s managerial success in the Bundesliga!
Full episode on Global Player, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!
#thesportsagents #vincentcompany #football #bundesliga
My guest this week is one of Britain’s most respected and fearless journalists.
Cathy Newman spent twenty years at Channel 4 News, interviewed eight Prime Ministers, and broke some of the biggest stories of the last decade — including the investigation that led to the Archbishop of Canterbury resigning for the first time in history. She’s just been named Journalist of the Year and Interviewer of the Year, and she’s now embarking on an exciting new chapter at Sky News fronting her own show.
But away from the headlines and the political interviews, who is Cathy Newman? What drives her, what has she sacrificed, and what does it feel like to be at this particular midpoint — leaving somewhere you’ve called home for two decades and stepping into something completely new? This is a really honest and fascinating conversation and I think you’re going to enjoy it.
@cathynewmansky
The London Marathon really is for everyone…including Daddy Pig 🤗
@officialpeppa ’s dad is running for the National Deaf Children’s Society.
Look out for him during Sunday’s live coverage on BBC iPlayer!
WE MISSED YOU, REUBEN!
This week I’m doing something a little different — I’m joined by my husband @kennylogan11 and our daughter Lois.
Yes, I’m interviewing my own family.
Kenny is someone has had quite a journey both on and off the pitch that he talks about with real openness. Lois is twenty, at university, and absolutely not afraid to say what she thinks — especially about me and her dad. Between the two of them I barely got a word in. We chat about meeting in-laws, giving back and how technology is taking over our communication methods.
What I love about this conversation is that it’s a proper family chat — the kind where nothing is really off limits and everyone is fair game. It’s honest, it’s fun and at times it’s fairly revealing. I really enjoyed making this one and I hope you enjoy listening to it.
Menopause does not only exist for one month a year. Campaigns are great, but we need to ensure that the conversation continues for the rest of the year.
#menopause #awareness #menopace
This week on the Midpoint podcast we have someone who is reclaiming the term Mother In Law.
Hilary Whitehall is warm, funny, razor sharp and utterly brilliant company — someone who has lived a life full of joy, laughter and love. And right now life is particularly sweet — she’s embracing the wonderful chaos of being a grandmother, and with Jack’s wedding to Roxy on the horizon, the Whitehall family is about to have even more to celebrate.
@hilarywhitehall has played hockey all her life and that commitment to staying active hasn’t slowed down one bit — she’s found a brilliant PT and is more determined than ever to keep fit and healthy for the grandchildren she adores.
She is a perfect Midpoint guest because this is a woman who has arrived at this chapter of life with real grace, real energy and a genuine appreciation for everything it brings.
This is a funny, warm and deeply heartfelt conversation about family, love, keeping yourself going and the very particular joy of watching your children find their happiness.
@davidgray is one of those artists whose music has genuinely soundtracked people’s lives. Babylon, Please Forgive Me, This Year’s Love — songs that felt deeply personal to millions of people all over the world.
But what really sits at the heart of David’s story is something so pure and so human — a love of music so deep and so consuming that it has driven everything he has ever done. And then there’s the live experience — the extraordinary connection that happens between an artist and an audience when a song lands in a room full of people (even if touring is sometimes difficult). For David, that feeling is everything. He’s a perfect Midpoint guest because reaching this point in life and career doesn’t dim that fire — if anything it deepens it. The love of the craft, the thrill of performing, the relationship with an audience built over decades — at the midpoint, all of that means more, not less.
His story is really a love story — between an artist, his music, and the people who have shared it with him. This is a joyful, warm and deeply honest conversation about creativity, connection and what it means to dedicate your life to something you truly love.
David Gray’s new album Nightjar, a companion to his 2005 No.1 record Life in Slow Motion, is out now via Bella Figura. He’ll be touring across the UK and Ireland this summer as part of his Past & Present World Tour (21 dates).
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