
Edd China and the world's fastest sofa
08/14/24 • 36 min
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Andrew Pierce on his two mums, Betty and Margaret
In this deeply moving and personal episode, Sonia Beldom interviews Andrew Pierce, a journalist and political pundit, about his latest book, 'Finding Margaret, Solving the Mystery of My Birth Mother.'
Pierce shares his heart-wrenching journey of being adopted by his loving mum, Betty, while also uncovering the story of his birth mother, Margaret, an Irish nurse. The conversation delves into the challenges of adoption, the quest for identity, and the emotional reunions that shaped Andrew's understanding of family and heritage. This episode offers a poignant look at the extraordinary lives of the two women who made Andrew who he is today.
00:00 Introduction and Personal Background
00:35 Introducing Andrew Pierce and His Book
01:08 Andrew's Adoption Story
02:49 Margaret's Struggles and Sacrifices
05:11 Discovering the Truth About Margaret
06:49 The Search for Margaret
10:03 Reuniting with Margaret
16:00 Reflecting on Family and Identity
21:25 A Letter Published in the Daily Mirror
22:15 Family Reactions and Emotional Impact
24:14 Career Beginnings and Family Support
26:15 Reflections on Adoption and Family Bonds
30:07 Traits and Characteristics from Both Mothers
32:50 Memorable Moments and Final Thoughts
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Martine Croxall - when your mum hits the headlines
Martine Croxall is a journalist and TV news presenter, currently working for the BBC. Her tenure at the beeb has not been without incident. She was suspended for 11 days for an impartiality review after a comment she made about Boris Johnson withdrawing from the Conservative party leadership contest being "very exciting". She was reinstated but later, along with a number of other journalists, was axed from her presenting job. She sued the BBC for discrimination on a number of grounds and she's back on the air. Sonia finds out about Martine's background and the influence of her parents but particularly her mother.
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