Ugo Monye

Ugo Monye is a broadcaster, Question of Sport captain and former England international rugby player. Rachel and Alice welcome Ugo to the studio to talk about his father leaving the family home, being racially abused at nursery and overcoming social class structures at school to succeed on the pitch. NSPCC: www.nspcc.org.ukWooden Spoon: www.woodenspoon.org.ukShow Racism the Red Card: www.theredcard.orgThis podcast has been produced in association with Speakers for Schools: www.speakersforschools.orgProducer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How do those often facing the hardest beginnings in life become so successful? Alice Thomson and Rachel Sylvester talk to extraordinary people living astonishing lives to learn from those who excel in sport, politics, the arts, business and more, despite real adversity. We hear their secrets and their inspirations, and learn how you too can thrive after life’s setbacks. Thoughtful, revealing and inspirational, follow the podcast now and never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.