Eye Of The Storm With Emma Barnett

TV newsreader Mark Austin and his daughter Maddy tell Emma Barnett about how they coped with her struggle with anorexia

A name you may not have heard of, but you’ll recognise his work. Or the works he copied. Shaun Greenhalgh tells Emma Barnett how he created fake art masterpieces from his shed in Bolton – and went to jail when he was caught.

Sharon Shoesmith, the former head of Haringey Children’s Services, talks about the tragic death of baby Peter Connolly in 2007 and the impact it had on her life and her profession.

Geordie Allen tells Emma Barnett the extraordinary story of how he was hit by lightning and, despite horrific injuries, went on to rebuild his life

Kevin Myers, sacked after writing a column making remarks about two female TV presenters that were criticised as anti-semitic, tells Emma Barnett why he regrets writing it.

Emma Barnett meets someone at the heart of a news story to find out what really happened. Today, the Lib Dem leader reveals why pressure over his Christian beliefs led him to step down much earlier than anyone previously knew and what he thinks the future of liberalism is in the UK.

Emma Barnett meets Theresa May in the prime minister's first one-on-one, in-depth interview since the 2017 general election, and a year on from taking office.

The incredible story of Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger, who tells Emma Barnett how he landed his Airbus A320 on the Hudson River in 2009, saving 155 lives.

Undercover journo Nicola Gill tells Emma Barnett what happened when she tried to get on Blind Date as a contestant in 1997 – and how she was rumbled by Cilla Black and her team.

‘Nick’ tells Emma Barnett the harrowing story of how his son cut off his penis while high on skunk – and how he and his family recovered.

98-year-old Ben Ferencz tells Emma Barnett what it was like being one of the US prosecutors at the Nuremberg war crimes trial at the end of World War Two.

Sacked Sutton United goalie Wayne Shaw tells Emma Barnett how eating a pasty on camera made his “world fall in”

Australian DJ Mel Greig tells Emma about the infamous prank call that went tragically wrong, and how she coped with the aftermath.

Mum and doctor Alice Wells tells Emma Barnett about the nightmare of discovering that her husband was a paedophile – and that he’d abused their daughter.

Christian singer Vicky Beeching stunned and divided the evangelical church with two little words: “I’m gay”. She tells Emma Barnett what it was like to come out and how she dealt with the reaction.

Former England captain Rio Ferdinand talks honestly to Emma Barnett about the impact of the death of his wife Rebecca, and how it’s affected his children.

Hero of Educating Yorkshire, Mushy, tells Emma Barnett what it was like becoming an internet star for battling his stammer, and why he is proud to be known as 'Stutter Boy'.

Ingrid Loyau-Kennett, the passer-by who confronted the killers of Fusilier Lee Rigby in May 2013, tells Emma Barnett why she got involved, and the impact that's had on her life

Paul Betts tells Emma Barnett why he published a picture of his 18-year-old daughter Leah dying after she took an ecstasy tablet - and how that decision changed his family's life.

Emma Barnett meets those who found themselves at the centre of a big news story to find out what really happened and how it changed their lives. Tonight, Judith Keppel discusses being the first Who Wants to be a Millionaire jackpot winner. Plus, a chat with Shaun Halfpenny - the Carlisle headteacher whose joke about wearing goggles to play conkers led to a public outcry over health and safety. Download the podcast: http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/5live.