Trailblazers
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Episode 1: Vici Wreford-Sinnott, Punk Activist and Theatre-Maker
Hartlepool-born writer, director and Disability rights activist Vici talks about discovering counter-culture while growing up in…
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Episode 2: Christine Sketchley, Educational Psychologist
Episode 2 Christine Sketchley On 2nd August 1990, in the lead-up to the first Gulf War,…
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Episode 3: Amy Walton and Kelly Ensbury, Founders of Urban Kaos
Now celebrating their 20th year, Urban Kaos Dance Company is led by Stockton-based founders Amy &…
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Episode 4: Jennifer Yuill, Activist for the ‘No More Page 3’ Campaign
10 years ago, the ‘No More Page 3’ campaign finally achieved its goal of removing the…
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Episode 5: Ella Brewster, Elite Rugby Player & Artist
Artist, film-maker and professional rugby player Ella describes her journey to the top domestic levels of…
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Episode 6: Yusra and Abigail, Mother and Daughter
Mother and daughter Yusra and Abigail describe their individual journeys from North East Brazil to North…
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Episode 7: Maureen Richardson by Chris Corbett, Teesside Archives
Middlesbrough-based Maureen Richardson was one of a kind – an early environmental campaigner and one-woman protest…
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Episode 8: Ellie Lowther, Trans Educator and Founder of the Free to be Me Project
Ellie – full name Elisha Rosemary Lowther – is founder of the Free to be Me…
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Episode 9: Sarah Bullock, Environmental Scientist
Environmental Scientist Sarah talks about the impact of contaminated land on communities in former industrial areas…
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Episode 10: Lucy Bentley, Operations Manager at Cornerhouse Youth Project
In a frank and fearless interview, youth worker Lucy recounts her upbringing in Yarm, her early…