Podcast Overview
<p>This is the story of their resilience in the face of a trauma which could have destroyed them.</p><br><p>Each in their own way found a strength which helped them to overcome a crisis that would change their lives forever.</p><br><p>The podcast explores a whole host of emotive subjects from the raw impact of crime to the realities of war and asks questions about loss, grief, forgiveness and healing.</p><br><p>The episodes therefore include discussions and themes that some listeners may find upsetting, so listener discretion is advised.</p><br><p>Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorkshire based journalist and broadcaster David Hirst.</p><br><p>David, who has now retired, started his career at his home town newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle and went on to work for many organisations, including the BBC, Sky News and ITV.</p><br><p><br></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
January 7, 2026
Women of Courage Episode 5 - Diane Dernie
<p>Journalist David Hirst speaks to Diane Dernie, the mother of Ben Parkinson, the most severely wounded soldier to survive the war in Afghanistan.</p><br><p>Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorkshire based journalist and broadcaster David Hirst.</p><br><p>David, who has now retired, started his career at his home town newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle and went on to work for many organisations, including the BBC, Sky News and ITV.</p><br><p><strong>Trigger/Content Warning: </strong>This episode contains material related to sensitive or potentially distressing themes. Listener discretion is advised.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
December 31, 2025
Women of Courage Episode 4 - Sammy Woodhouse
<p>Journalist David Hirst speaks to Sammy Woodhouse, the lady who helped expose the Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal.</p><br><p>Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorkshire based journalist and broadcaster David Hirst.</p><br><p>David, who has now retired, started his career at his home town newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle and went on to work for many organisations, including the BBC, Sky News and ITV.</p><br><p><strong>Trigger/Content Warning: </strong>This episode contains material related to sensitive or potentially distressing themes. Listener discretion is advised.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
December 24, 2025
Women of Courage Episode 3 - Maureen Greeves
<p>Journalist David Hirst speaks to Maureen Greeves, who's husband died following a vicious attack on Christmas Eve in 2012.</p><br><p>Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorkshire based journalist and broadcaster David Hirst.</p><br><p>David, who has now retired, started his career at his home town newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle and went on to work for many organisations, including the BBC, Sky News and ITV.</p><br><p><strong>Trigger/Content Warning: </strong>This episode contains material related to sensitive or potentially distressing themes. Listener discretion is advised.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Women of Courage?
<p>This is the story of their resilience in the face of a trauma which could have destroyed them.</p><br><p>Each in their own way found a strength which helped them to overcome a crisis that would change their lives forever.</p><br><p>The podcast explores a whole host of emotive subjects from the raw impact of crime to the realities of war and asks questions about loss, grief, forgiveness and healing.</p><br><p>The episodes therefore include discussions and themes that some listeners may find upsetting, so listener discretion is advised.</p><br><p>Woman Of Courage is presented by former Calendar news correspondent and presenter, Yorkshire based journalist and broadcaster David Hirst.</p><br><p>David, who has now retired, started his career at his home town newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle and went on to work for many organisations, including the BBC, Sky News and ITV.</p><br><p><br></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
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