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Growing Old Disgracefully
- By: Miriam Margolyes
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May 17 202133 mins
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May 17 202130 mins
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May 17 202140 mins
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- M. Cusack
- 28-05-21
Loved this!
Still to really get into podcasts, but if anything could engage me it's this all too brief series of relatively short ones hosted by the irrepressible Miriam Margolyes.
She has a beautiful voice, clear as a bell with a lovely tone, very easy to listen to and engaging.
However, this is not all about her: indeed, in most of the episodes the first voice we hear is that of the guest - unless of course a "grown-up language" and adult themes warning is needed at the start!
Miriam's real strength is that she lets her remarkable guests tell their stories with only occasional guiding questions, observations and commentary, just enough of the latter warmly provided for context, to illuminate where necessary.
Her genuine warmth and admiration for these people band their achievements in later life enfolds every episode and adds to the listener's pleasure.
The guests featured definitely demonstrate that life doesn't stop at sixty, nor do you have to resign yourself to slippers, fireside and shrinking from view. They've all achieved quite extraordinary things in later life, from rowing round the world, to finding a truly unexpected way to cover debts left behind by a deserting husband!
I just hope Miriam produces more.
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- nev kidd
- 28-05-21
A wonderful series of conversations
Each of the people that converse with the delightful Miriam Margolyes are truly remarkable, they are interesting, inspirational and bloody nice people one and all.
I would recommend this series to everyone!!
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- Dorothy Bond
- 25-05-21
Very enjoyable
Love Miriam's voice, enjoy listening to stories about people and their experiences. recommend this podcast.
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- Jacky
- 22-06-21
Inspiring, amazing short life story really good
How inspiring are these short life achievement goes to prove you can do anything if you put your mind to it, regardless of how old you are, narration just added to the enjoyment
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-06-21
amazing! completed in a day - please make more!
interesting, insightful, witty and well put together.
please make more of these! 5 stars
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- David
- 28-05-21
Disappointing
I'd prefer to hear Miriam read a book. This series is designed to shock, I think. But, it came across to me as being unnecessarily over informative on it's subjects . C'mon Miriam, there are more interesting and perhaps even helpful stories about getting on a bit ... disgracefully or otherwise.
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- annagallagher
- 29-08-23
Excellent.
Excellent series hosted by the irrepressible Miriam Margolyes who has the intelligence to let her guests tell their stories without constant and inane interruptions. Would love to hear more.
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- S. M. Sinclair
- 16-07-23
Great Listen
A good selection of true life stories of those in their golden years. Very moving and a great listen!
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- Carole
- 19-01-24
Positivity and love of doing what you love
Miriam kept me company with her stories whilst sick in bed. Entertaining and lifted my 72 year old spirits and bones. More please. Miriam asks relevant questions and doesn’t throw away the words on trivia and debris.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-01-23
Lovely
A very positive and inspiring collection of stories. Worth a listen to! Reassuring for those getting to a certain age.
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