Given the current climate, Two Cups Of Tea is switching briefly from stories from the old to stories for the young! Welcome to the first in an occasional series of kids audio adventures about the world’s smallest… and most flatulent dormouse. This first story’s a parp-filled treat for any bored kids (or childish grown-ups) who are amused by naughty bot-bot-noises. If you like it, then do share the wealth with other like-minded folk! Warning: May Contain Toots.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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The Accidental Adventures of Tommy Squeaker

A special show and a chance to meet Wendy Mitchell; an absolutely inspirational woman and author of Somebody I Used To Know, the best-selling autobiography about living with early onset Dementia. If there’s anyone with Dementia in your life this is a required listen. She talks with such resounding clarity and insight about her own condition and is still so upbeat. It was a privilege just to talk to her. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 26 - Wendy Mitchell

We’ve been away for a bit cos life has a habit of getting in the way… but we’re back with a VERY special show. Today’s guest is a creative hero of my childhood and I suspect many of yours too. A regular feature of Vision On with Tony Hart, Eureka, Jigsaw and various other TV appearances, today’s guest is designer, inventor, artist, performer and explosives afficionado… Wilf Lunn! Brace yourself... don't say you weren't warned! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 25 - Wilf Lunn

Tom Price appears live at the National Conference of the Campaign To End Loneliness and enjoys a nice sit down and a cup of tea with the incomparable Janet Street Porter, complete with the occasional rude word. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 24 - Janet Street Porter

One of the most extraordinary life stories I've ever heard. Born in 1938 in Budapest, Hungary, Peter was only a young child when he was separated from his parents when war broke out. A Jewish boy under the heel of the Nazis and then, after the war, the Communist regime, he went on to play a role in the attempted Hungarian revolution of 1956. He speaks with incredible honesty and vivid detail about how those events unfolded and goes on to speak of his time as a refugee in Britain before becoming a teacher and then joining the BBC World Service. Lovely man and an incredible life. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 23 - Peter Pallai

Born in 1944 in the USA, she was raised in a place called Daylight, Tennessee. Her father was a fire and brimstone Preacher and they started out in a two room shack next to a snake-filled creek. From here, came a turbulent upbringing, four wildly different husbands and, against the odds, gaining admission to a prestigious, Ivy League university. She even talks candidly about her short spell in a psychiatric hospital when she was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 22 - Linda Jackim Werlein

David’s Story. He’s warm-hearted, an irrepressible enthusiast and one of life’s true innocents. His life story is fascinating, starting in 1937 in Hartlepool. His tales feature overcoming a disability, a musical youth, a brushmaking apprenticeship, hospital radio, rubbing shoulders with showbiz royalty; Bud Flanagan, Norman Wisdom and even playing onstage with Old Mother Riley. He also talks movingly about about the very recent loss of his wife of over 50 years, Hazel.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 21 - David Ord

AVAILABLE NOW: Phyllis’s Story. She’s not royal and she’s not getting married today, but her life story is a brilliant one, starting in 1925 in Clerkenwell. The daughter of Irena and Vito, two loving Italians who settled in London; her tale features pies delivered by pulley, ice cream barrows, burning slippers, 10 Downing Street, headless catholic statues and a bargain wedding cake. Brilliantly, she also used to leave little notes in the pockets of the Sailors Uniforms she manufactured during WW2. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 20 - Phyllis Lovett (nee Adelizzi)

Brian’s life story is utterly compelling, starting in 1931 in Guatemala at the foot of a volcano. Raised amongst the Mayan Indians, his tale features deadly snakes, surfing on molten lava, adventures on cruise ships, the Guatemalan elections, hidden crocodiles and not just one but TWO pet monkeys!  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 19 - Brian O'Donnell

Lilian Clark (98). Her life story is fascinating, starting in 1920 in South Shields. A proper Geordie, her tale features Jam & Bread at the beach, icebound ships, ha’penny bike rides, gold bricade, a perfect wedding day and a husband named Hubert. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 18 - Lilian Clark

Pat’s life story is a belter, starting in 1934 back in Dublin. His tales feature wild swimming, sultana-wrangling, weight-lifting, body-building, upstaging Jimmy Cricket, Mexicans who sound like Germans and the love of his life. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 17 - Pat Fallon

An astonishing and compelling lifestory this week, as always. Janet grew up in the Welsh valleys and became a headteacher and acedemic. Many years ago, she underwent gender reassignment to become the woman she always knew she was. Today she talks with fondness of her happy childhood as a young boy in Wales and the long, emotional journey over the years that followed. Unmissable. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 16 - Janet

I’ve realised I’ve been making the podcast for six months so it seems a perfect time to do the first Best Of show… In today’s edition you’ll hear all kinds of stories including hilarious tales of romantic dachsunds, shy comedians, female impersonators, midnight horse theft, nude dinner parties, accidental kitchen graffiti, dangerous deeds in New York city, dancing queens, dashing dads, true love at first sight and heartbreak during wartime… NEVER let it be said the older generation are boring.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The Best Of Two Cups Of Tea - Volume 1

He's an East-End boy turned Boxer, Soldier, Composer, Cabbie, Market Trader, Snooker Champ and Concert Pianist… He plays like an angel and swears like a docker. His life story is a WHOPPER, and his jaw-dropping tales feature a first job hustling at an Amusement Arcade, playing the piano for the Singapore Aristocracy, cabbing round the grubby underbelly of ‘Sixties Soho, selling Washing Machines in the Welsh valleys and at least one instance of impersonating a French Waiter… You’re going to enjoy this one! But be warned, the language in today’s show is very colorful. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 14 - David Power

For this podcast, I travelled North, to Oldham to meet 82 year old George Weir. His life story is a whopper, starting in 1935 back in Rural Northern Ireland. His tales speak of wild donkeys, terrified chickens, unspeakable porridge, tin baths, black eyes, a move to Manchester, some painted crinoline ladies and the love of his life. You’ll like this one.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Episode 13 - George Weir

Amazing life stories of great old characters. Chris Heath sticks the kettle on and gets to hear the life story of an older legend in their golden years. Full of amazing and compelling characters, heart-warming tales and extraordinary lives. Episodes drop every two weeks. Warning: May contain biscuits. If you know someone who might like to take part, email Chris with some details about them: chrisheathpodcast@gmail.com

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