Near Death
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<p>Shining a light on some of life's darkest moments with stories from those who have come back from death's door.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Discover how these remarkable people came back from the brink and decided to live their lives to the full. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Near Death is made by BFBS which was shortlisted for Best Network/Publisher at the 2023 British Podcast Awards.</p>
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November 29, 2023
I Never Gave Up
<p>Stephen Vause was only 19 when he was deployed to Iraq as an infantryman. </p><p>During fierce fighting around Basra in 2007, he suffered a very serious head injury from a mortar blast.</p><p>Stephen was picked up by an RAF helicopter crew and fought for his life while the aircraft itself came under fire.</p><p><br></p><p>With thanks to Stephen Vause and Royal Star & Garter</p><p><br></p><p>Produced by Joe Cowen and Josella Waldron</p><p>Sound design by Sean Harper</p><p>Original Music by Will Farmer</p><p>Executive Producer Alex Griffiths</p><p>To hear the full story of Stephen’s rescue listen here: </p><p><a href="https://radio.bfbs.com/radioplayer/podcast/e4095194-3672-5223-80ef-2ded8338895f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://radio.bfbs.com/radioplayer/podcast/e4095194-3672-5223-80ef-2ded8338895f</a></p><p>If you’ve been affected by Stephen’s story you can find information about support here:</p><p><a href="https://www.bfbs.com/audience-support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bfbs.com/audience-support</a></p>
November 22, 2023
Warrior on Fire
<p>In September 2005 Karl Hinett was an 18-year-old infantry soldier serving with the British Army in Iraq.</p><p>During a deployment to Basra, as part of an operation to rescue two SAS soldiers, his Warrior armoured vehicle was caught in a full-scale riot.</p><p>What happened next forced Karl to decide whether to live or die.</p><p><br></p><p>With thanks to Karl Hinett</p><p>Produced by Joe Cowen and Josella Waldron</p><p>Sound design by Sean Harper</p><p>Original Music by Will Farmer</p><p>Executive Producer Alex Griffiths</p><p>If you’ve been affected by Karl’s story you can find information about support here:</p><p><a href="https://www.bfbs.com/audience-support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bfbs.com/audience-support</a></p>
November 15, 2023
From Saving Lives to Taking My Own
<p><span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29);">Warning: Upsetting content from the outset.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29);">Liz McConaghy deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan with the RAF as a chinook helicopter crewman.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29);">She regularly witnessed death and trauma while picking up seriously injured soldiers from the battlefield as part of the Medical Emergency Response Team or MERT.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29);">Liz’s first brush with death came when her helicopter struck some overhead wires.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29);">Years later she would face it again in her own home. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29);"><span class="ql-cursor"></span>With thanks to Liz McConaghy</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29);">Produced by Joe Cowen and Josella Waldron</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29);">Sound design by Sean Harper</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29);">Original Music by Will Farmer</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29);">Executive Producer Alex Griffiths</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29);">If you have been affected by Liz’s story you can find information about support here:</span></p><p><a href="https://www.bfbs.com/audience-support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgba(var(--sk_highlight, 18, 100, 163), 1);">https://www.bfbs.com/audience-support</a></p>
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- What is Near Death?
<p>Shining a light on some of life's darkest moments with stories from those who have come back from death's door.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Discover how these remarkable people came back from the brink and decided to live their lives to the full. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Near Death is made by BFBS which was shortlisted for Best Network/Publisher at the 2023 British Podcast Awards.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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