Unlocked: COVID Stories From Wales

Unlocked: COVID Stories From Wales

Dot Davies hosts a series of podcasts chatting to a range of notable people throughout Wales about their experience of the pandemic. From frontline healthcare workers to sports stars to the First Minister himself, each episode gives listeners a behind the scenes insight into how COVID-19 has affected people from every walk of life across the country. So, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, enjoy...

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April 21, 2022 29 mins
Dr Bnar Talabani MBE overcame challenging beginnings as a refugee in Kurdistan to become one of the most-respected medical voices in the UK. Over the past two years, she has used her platform to play a significant role in tackling misinformation about the pandemic to spread insight to different communities throughout the world.

In this episode, Dot talked with Dr Talabani to discuss her inspiring story from child refugee to MBE, how...
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Kasim Ali has a remarkable story. He went from being a pharmacist, to the co-founder of the award-winning Waterloo Tea chain which sees him pursuing his mission to transform café culture in Wales.

Back in March 2020, Kasim captured the imagination of the Welsh public when he brought the South Wales hospitality sector together to create the volunteer-led initiative, ‘Feed the Heath’. Together they supplied thousands of free healthy ...
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Rising Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has gone from aspiring Gloucester Rugby player to one of the nation’s favourite rugby talents in the matter of just a couple of years.

In this episode, Dot chatted with Louis to discuss his childhood, his rise to fame, lockdown life and his plans for the future.

So, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing – enjoy…
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Stage and TV star, Sophie Evans and Cardiff Rugby and Welsh Rugby international, Ellis Jenkins like many were suddenly forced to spend every waking hour together during lockdown. Sophie and Ellis had to put their careers on hold as they learnt how to adapt to the challenges and of course, of being together 24/7.

In this episode, Dot caught up with Sophie and Ellis to discuss life in lockdown, their flourishing careers, and how they...
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Welcome to the brand-new Keep Wales Safe podcast, ‘Unlocked: COVID stories from Wales.’ From frontline healthcare workers to sporting superstars: in this series, TV and radio presenter Dot Davies will be hearing from a range of notable people throughout Wales as we mark two years since the first lockdown and reflect on their experiences of the pandemic.

Today’s guest is a special one. First Minister, Mark Drakeford has been responsi...
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