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  • More Tea: Near Death
    Darren and Jess have news about our latest BFBS podcast series “Near Death” and how it’s related to “Tea & Medals”. If you enjoyed the Michelle Goodman DFC episode you’ll want to hear this!Listen to the full series of Near Death here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z8fTmj6gJ7BRe93qHMGlAhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/near-death/id1712834196Or watch here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeQQkbf45pQOEkIBc-2LfEcRVL6QsISosYou’ve been asking us for more episodes…Jess puts Darren on the spot!Have you got medals stories or Near Death stories? Email us: [email protected] tell us what you think of this episode by using the Spotify link.With thanks to Stephen Vause, Michelle Goodman DFC, Chris Parker and George Williams.Please hit the follow button, it really helps more people find our podcasts and means we can keep making them.
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  • Trailer: Introducing Near Death
    A new podcast from the makers of Tea & Medals.Darren introduces Near Death...How do you come back from the brink? A close encounter with a body bag, an out of body experience or a fight through a wall of fire. Some people know what it’s like to come back from death’s door.Near Death is a brand-new podcast from BFBS Creative that explores some of the darkest stories of human survival.Follow now and never miss an episode: bfbs.com/neardeath
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  • More Tea: Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
    In a More Tea special Darren Coventry and Jess Bracey speak to medal expert Mark Smith about the medals on show at the funeral of Her Majesty the Queen on Monday 19th September. We also talk about whether the Queen's pallbearers are likely to receive a medal and look ahead to the Coronation of King Charles III.
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  • More Tea: Eric Smith, George Medal
    In 1962 Sergeant Eric Smith, a search and rescue winchman in the RAF, was called out alongside his crew to the French fishing trawler The Jeanne Gougy which had run aground on the Cornish coast. They spent hours above the sea in a Westland Whirlwind Mark 10 helicopter battling the conditions as Eric was winched down to the vessel to help those in trouble. His heroic actions that day led him to being awarded the George Medal.60 years on his son Ronnie tells Darren Coventry and Jess Bracey the story of that rescue and why it’s still remembered in RAF history.
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  • Steve Heaney MC: Jungle Siege in Sierra Leone
    17th May 2000, Lungi Lol, Sierra LeoneSergeant Steve Heaney was deployed to Sierra Leone as part of a task force sent to evacuate foreign citizens caught up in the country’s civil war.The Revolutionary United Front, a murderous rebel group known for their brutality, were advancing towards the capital Freetown and Steve, along with the rest of his Pathfinder platoon were tasked to stop them.The 26 soldiers were sent to the jungle village of Lungi Lol for a 48-hour mission which developed into a 16-day siege.It was the first time the British army had fought in the jungle for 40 years. With no reinforcements to support them, the Pathfinders were forced to fight alone.Steve tells Darren how he and the pathfinders defended the village, while his Task Force Commander, General Lord Richards explains why Steve became the first Non-Commissioned Officer in the Pathfinders to receive the Military Cross. Contributors:Steve Heaney MCGeneral The Lord Richards of Herstmonceux GCB CBE DSO DLPresented by Darren CoventryWritten and produced by Darren Coventry and Josella WaldronEdited by Andy Prada Sound Design by Terry WilsonOriginal Music by Will FarmerExecutive Producer Alex GriffithsWatch our videos: youtube.com/c/BFBSCreativeGet in touch: [email protected]
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Stories of Valour, Courage and Bravery.Former British soldier Darren Coventry talks to men and women who’ve received the UK’s highest military honours. Hear the real stories behind acts of bravery from the medal recipients and those who were there.
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