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From Naomi Channell, TV producer, journalist, and host of the hit true crime podcast REAL, comes a brand-new series that proves the most extraordinary stories aren’t always about crime… they’re about life.
In REAL LIVES, Naomi sits down with people whose experiences are stranger, wilder, and more moving than fiction.
From a victim of a bigamist to a Dunblane survivor, the UK’s first commercial surrogate to a woman jilted at the altar, and even a death doula who helps people face the end — these are stories of resilience, heartbreak, survival, and reinvention.
Twisting, gripping, and deeply human, REAL LIVES invites you into the moments that changed everything. These aren’t just stories. They’re real lives.
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S1E30 The Affair... with Anna Williamson - 'My maid of honour was pregnant with my husband's baby'
Today I want to share an episode of a podcast that I am the co-creator and producer of - 'The Affair... with Anna Williamson'. In the first episode Anna talks to Becky, a woman who has lived through…
End Eye Check: The Fight Against Spouses Who Drug & Abuse Their Partners
In this very special podcast, hosts Naomi Channell (from the ‘REAL’ and ‘REAL LIVES’ podcast) and Lala (aka @Lalalaletmeexplain from the ‘Block, Delete, Move On’ podcast) are joined by Zoe Watts, a…
S1E29 'I Cut off my Parents to Save my Mental Health'
From the outside looking in, Elaine was raised in your average household - Mum, Dad and 2 children. But as Elaine grew older, she started to realise that her mother was being emotionally abusive…
S1E29 'I work on the front lines of the war against poaching in Africa'
Holly Budge is a modern day wonder woman. She started out as an adventurer, she was the first woman to skydive Mount Everest and she has jumped out of a place thousands of times.But when she came…
S1E28 The Story of Michael Dorian: An Unlikely 9/11 Hero
On the 11th of September 2001, Michael Dorian, dressed in scrubs, raced towards the pile of debris that was now all that was left of the twin towers. He knew people would assume he was a doctor, but…
S1E27 'Estrangement From My Children Has Broken Me More Than The Estrangement From My Parents'
Trinity grew up in a household that was void of love and care, her mother hadn't wanted children and she looked forward to the day she could start her own family and pour her love into them. But now…
S1E27 'A Tragedy Turned Me Into An Undercover Cop.... with a Death Wish'
Todd's life was going well, he had just joined the police, he'd met a woman he loved and he doted on her young son. But just after they saw in the new millennium - Todd's world changed in an instant.…
S1E26 'When Families End Up in Court, No One Really Wins'
For the last 25 years, Paula Rhone-Adrien has represented thousands of clients in UK family courts. From child abductions to cases involving domestic violence, Paula is here today to bust some of the…
S1E25 'I Caught a British Serial Killer'
Former murder detective Colin Sutton has achieved something only few can say they have done in their lives. He caught one of the UK's most violent serial killers ans well as one of the country's most…
S1E24 'My Sister's Murder Changed My Life'
When Bernie was told his sister had been murdered by her partner in 2012, he never could have predicted the way his life was going to change forever.Bernie now runs 'What Makes A Man' - an innovative…
S1E23 'My Sister's Lies Tore My Family Apart'
When Suzanne was growing up, she was close to her big sister. But when she was 17, Suzanne's parent's told her her sister had accused Suzanne of the ultimate betrayal and 30 years on, the sisters…
S1E22 'I Met My Husband Through Writing Prison Letters'
When Deb Cullen started writing letters to a violent prisoner in a psychiatric prison as a teenager, she didn't expect that her would soon be her husband.Deb had been a law abiding citizen, but when…
S1E21 'My Daughter Died... And Now She's Saving Others'
In October 2024, six-year-old Ruby Rose Trussler became ill. Her family thought she had a sickness bug, but the reality was far worse. Ruby died after contracting sepsis following an operation she…
S1E20 'I Had No Idea My Ex Was Stalking Me'
When actress Nicola Holt received a message from a film director called Kevin on social media, she was excited to get her teeth into some new projects. Their relationship became romantic and Nicola…
S1E19 'My Partner Almost Killed Me'
When Mandy met her ex-partner, she thought he was the one. But after six months, she started to see a completely different side to him and soon she found herself in a controlling and extremely…
S1E18 'My Brother Killed 2 People... But I'll Always Stand By Him'
On this episode, I am joined by a woman who we are calling 'Natalie' to protect her identity. Her brother is serving a natural life order for killing two people and Natalie is here to give insight in…
S1E17 'How I Discovered I was in a Cult'
When journalist Anke Richter moved to New Zealand, she wanted to explore more of life. So she joined an organisation that promised to help her explore sexuality. But it was a chance encounter with a…
S1E16 From Homeless to Hero: The Story of Jay Flynn
In this episode of REAL LIVES, Jay Flynn MBE tells the extraordinary story of the two years he spent homeless, sleeping rough and living without certainty. It was a deliberate decision that would go…
S1E15 Defending Evil & Freeing the Innocent with Tad Nelson
Tad Nelson is one of Texas' most successful criminal defence attorneys. With Texas being a death penalty state, Tad has saved lives but also defended some of America's most dangerous criminals. He's…
S1E14 'I'm Fighting the Law for my Sister'
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains references to domestic violence and suicide. Whilst the descriptions are not explicit, please take extra care whilst listening. In March 2023, Danielle Haggarty…
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