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BBC Radio 5 Live


Elis James and John Robins talk to a range of guests about the challenges and hurdles they've faced in their own lives, whilst asking the question... How Do You Cope?


How Do You Cope? …with Elis and John

For the final episode of series four Elis and John read through some of your correspondence about the topics covered over the last few months. 

This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

S4 Listener Correspondence: ‘Thank you for creating a safe space and content that’s inclusive’

In the final guest episode of this series Elis and John are joined by snooker player and broadcaster Shaun Murphy, who discusses his struggles with his weight and his relationship with religion.

If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information and support at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

S4 Shaun Murphy: ‘Even in the darkest of moments remember that you are actually in control’

This week Elis and John speak to broadcaster Gabby Logan about the loss of her brother Daniel at the age of 15, how she’s coped in her professional life, and witnessing the Bradford City stadium fire in 1985.

This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

S4 Gabby Logan: ‘The grief never really leaves, you just learn to make friends with it’

This week Elis and John are joined by double Olympic gold medalist James Cracknell, who opens up about suffering a brain injury in 2010, his recovery, and how it has affected his life. 

This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

S4 James Cracknell: ‘The neurologist said “Where you are after three years will be where you are for the rest of your life”’

This week, Elis and John are joined by journalist John McCarthy who shares his experience of being held hostage for over five years during the Lebanon hostage crisis, and some of the coping mechanisms he developed in order to survive. 

This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

S4 John McCarthy: ‘If I was still bitter I’d still be a hostage’

On this week’s episode of How Do You Cope Elis and John chat to comedian Jordan Gray about gender identity and transgender issues. 

This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

S4 Jordan Gray: ‘I wasn't bitten by a radioactive woman’

In this week’s episode Elis and John are joined by author Mohsin Zaidi, who shares his experiences growing up queer in a devout Muslim family.

This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

S4 Mohsin Zaidi: ‘We’re told to grow in a certain way and we acclimate’

Broadcaster Iain Lee shares his journey to becoming a counsellor, and retiring from his former profession.

This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

S4 Iain Lee: 'Suddenly I was incredibly high, and this voice in my head said “Welcome back son”'

Podcaster and poet Lady Unchained discusses her time in prison, the prison system, and how discovering poetry has helped her cope.

This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

S4 Lady Unchained: ‘I don’t want somebody to think “Only when I get to prison I can be creative”’

Journalist Maria Romanenko talks about fleeing Ukraine due to the full-scale Russian invasion, how she has settled into life in the UK, and her plans to return.

If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

S4 Maria Romanenko: ‘We were just a peaceful country, living our life like you guys are’

Comedian and novelist Mark Watson discusses anxiety, relationships and his near-death experience on Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls.

S1 Mark Watson: ‘I blame myself for a lot of the problems’

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