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Published by Shooting Star Children's Hospices
Welcome to Shooting Star Unwrapped , the official podcast from Shooting Star Children’s Hospices , hosted by Executive Vice-President Karen Sugarman MBE. Over a cup of tea, Karen sits down with some of the charity’s best-known Vice-Presidents, Patrons and celebrity supporters for heartfelt, honest and inspiring conversations about their remarkable lives and careers, as well as their personal connection to Shooting Star. Expect laughter, fond memories and stories you may not hear anywhere else. And there’s another reason to listen. Each guest donates an exclusive, often money-can’t-buy item to our Virtual Charity Shop, giving you the chance to bid on something truly special. Every penny raised helps Shooting Star continue to provide vital care and support for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. Whether you’ve supported Shooting Star for years or are discovering us for the first time, subscribe and join us for Shooting Star Unwrapped. Series one sponsored by Jet2 Holidays . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Michael's donation to the Virtual charity shop: 6 VIP Palladium Tickets (closes 29th September) For episode two, Karen Sugarman MBE sits down with Michael Ball OBE - singer, presenter, actor and proud Vice-President of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. The conversation is relaxed, funny and full of stories from Michael’s remarkable career, spanning everything from Les Misérables, duetting with Tony Hadley to Radio 2. They also chat about friendship, and the importance of giving back. From giant chocolate buttons and loyal fans to memorable fundraising moments, Michael reflects on the experiences that have shaped his life, and on his long association with Shooting Star. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dame Joan's donation to the Virtual charity shop: Valentino Clutch Bag Episode one is the iconic Dame Joan Collins DBE, a proud Vice-President of Shooting Star for over two decades. In this exclusive first episode, Karen Sugarman MBE sits down with her long-time friend to reflect on Dame Joan's extraordinary career in showbusiness, from Dynasty's famously talked-about pool scene to being appointed a Dame, as well as the importance of family, friendship, and her lasting commitment to the charity and the bonds she has built with the children and families it supports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shooting Star Unwrapped is our first podcast hosted by Karen Sugarman MBE, Executive Vice President at Shooting Star. Released every two weeks, the podcast features heartfelt conversations with some of the UK's most recognisable names from entertainment, music and television, exploring their lives, careers and personal connections to Shooting Star. Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to Shooting Star, the podcast offers a unique chance to hear from some of our celebrity supporters in a relaxed, candid and honest way, made possible by Karen’s long-standing friendships with many of her guests. Subscribe now to be the first to hear our first episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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