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Robert Bilott

The Resilient Road: Robert Bilott

In this episode we hear the brave and enduring story of Rob Bilott, a lawyer from Ohio who spent decades in legal battles with DuPont over contaminated drinking water.
Series Two: Episode six
Vernon Turner

The Resilient Road: Vernon Turner

In this episode we hear the inspirational story of former NFL player Vernon Turner, who found a sense of duty and purpose in football after years of hardship.
Series Two: Episode five
Hersha Patel

The Resilient Road: Hersha Patel

In this episode we hear from presenter and film-maker Hersha Patel, who found herself the victim of a global shaming when a video of her cooking rice went viral.
Series Two: Episode four
Residents of Paradise

The Resilient Road: Residents of Paradise

In this episode we hear from Bill Hartley, Nicki Jones, Marc Mattox and Jody Jones, who survived one of Paradise, California's deadliest wildfires in in 2018.
Series Two: Episode three

The Resilient Road: Brett Archibald

In this episode we look at the story of Brett Archibald, who managed to survive almost 29 hours in the Indian Ocean after falling overboard on a surf-charter boat in 2013.
Series Two: Episode two

The Resilient Road: Katharine Gun

In this episode we hear the story of Katharine Gun, a former linguist at GCHQ who put her own life in jeopardy to help others.
Series Two: Episode one
The Resilient Road: Harnaam Kaur

The Resilient Road: Harnaam Kaur

In this episode we look at the question, ‘How can we find acceptance in the face of social exclusion?' through the story of activist Harnaam Kaur.
Series One: Episode six
The Resilient Road: David Smith

The Resilient Road: David Smith

In this episode we look at the question, ‘How can we tolerate setbacks and continue to embrace challenge in the face of adversity?’ through the story of athlete David Smith.
Series One: Episode five
The Resilient Road: Tracy Edwards

The Resilient Road: Tracy Edwards

In this episode we look at the question, ‘How do self belief and the support of others help build resilience?' through the story of pioneering sailor Tracy Edwards.
Series One: Episode four
The Resilient Road: Barry and Margaret Mizen

The Resilient Road: Barry and Margaret Mizen

In this episode we explore how belief and community can help people find the strength to overcome challenges through the story of campaigners Barry and Margaret Mizen.
Series One: Episode three
The Resilient Road: Miquita Oliver

The Resilient Road: Miquita Oliver

In this episode we ask the question, ‘How can we find the resilience to cope with financial stress?' through the story of broadcaster Miquita Oliver.
Series One: Episode two

The Resilient Road: John McCarthy

In this episode we look at the question, ‘How can we use our minds to help us cope during periods of threat and uncertainty?'
Series One: Episode one