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The Apple & The Tree

The Apple and The Tree is a podcast where a parent and their adult child get to ask each other about the parts of their shared history they’ve always wanted to know more about, but never given themselves the time to do so.These are deep, intimate and revealing conversations that move through love, grief, shame, sexuality, religion, addiction, identity and so much more. ‌ Because these shows were recorded in our guest’s own homes, it’s like you’ve been invited in to sit alongside them and hear

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1:10:11

Laura and Anne: I Felt and Looked Like an Alien and I...

The Apple & The Tree ·

2025/07/10

Laura, an alopecia advocate, and her mother Anne, who has severe eczema, discuss their life-altering experiences with visible differences. Recorded in Laura's kitchen, the pair recount Laura's struggle with hair loss from age 13 and Anne's lifelong battle with eczema. They touch on how ADHD influenced their, at times, chaotic family life and explore societal perceptions of beauty and normalcy. Laura reflects on her challenges, her journey towards acceptance, and the impact of Anne's method of

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54:24

Hannah and Brett: When I Fell Pregnant Everyone...

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2025/07/03

Welcome to The Apple and the Tree with host, Richard Coles. In Episode Five of this new series, we're in Milton Keynes to meet Hannah and her dad, Brett.In this charged and emotional episode, Hannah and Brett share a very real conversation about their respective health challenges and the impacts they have on their families. Hannah, who has albinism, talks about the support she received from her parents during her unexpected pregnancies and managing life as a mum of two who is registered blind

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58:32

Lisa and Lesley: Dad's Been Gone Longer Than He Was Here

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2025/06/26

Welcome to The Apple and the Tree with host, Richard Coles. In Episode Four of this new series, we're in Central London to meet Lisa and her mum, Lesley.Lisa and Lesley’s deeply personal and revealing conversation covers their family history, Lesley's challenging pregnancy, and Lisa's childhood. They talk very openly about the impact on both of them of Lisa's father's death 23 and acknowledge how his absence has shaped their interpersonal dynamic and strengthened their relationship.Lisa talks about

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1:09:26

Fiona and Steven: I Don’t Want Me Not Being Around To...

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2025/06/19

Welcome to The Apple and the Tree with host, Richard Coles. In Episode Three of this new series, we're in Manchester to meet Fiona and her dad, StevenIn 2017 Fiona - then aged 34 - began experiencing symptoms of breathlessness and a dry cough which were later identified as early signs of Pulmonary Fibrosis, a terminal disease. She is married with a young son, Harry. Fiona and her dad Steven, 71, share their deeply personal conversation about Fiona's life-threatening illness and its impact on their

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56:24

Rebekah and Pamela: The Post Office Told Me £10000...

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2025/06/12

Welcome to The Apple and the Tree with host, Richard Coles. In Episode Two of this new series, we're in Liverpool to meet Rebekah and her mum, Pamela.As an ex-Subpostmistress, Pamela faced an armed robbery while pregnant - later bankruptcy loomed due to shortfalls occurring in her Post Office due to a faulty accounting system. Meeting in Rebekah’s Liverpool home, the pair discuss Pamela's unexpected pregnancy, that traumatic armed raid and the huge challenges she faced working for the Post

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1:09:28

Alex & Doreen: If We Do Not Amputate, You Will Die

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2025/06/05

Welcome to The Apple and the Tree with host, Richard Coles. In Episode One of this new series, we're in Hampshire to meet Alex and his mum, Doreen.This is a deep and heartfelt conversation where mother and son talk of Alex’s late father, his own struggles with alcohol, and the severe illness that almost killed him.In 2013 Alex lost all four limbs having barely survived Strep A sepsis - since when he has gone on to research and develop better solutions to artificial limbs.Crucially, there’s also a

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65:34

Simon Rimmer: I Was Absent For So Much

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2025/05/08

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode Seven of this new series, we're in Manchester to meet celebrity chef, restaurant owner and 2017 Strictly contestant Simon Rimmer and his daughter, sales and marketing specialist, Flo. In a deeply personal, funny and very moving conversation they talk about missing out on your child’s earliest years, the pleasures and pains of partying, being driven by ambition, family, loss, the redemptive grace of father/daughter

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1:02:04

Simon Rimmer: I Was Absent For So Much

The Apple & The Tree ·

2025/05/08

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode Seven of this new series, we're in Manchester to meet celebrity chef, restaurant owner and 2017 Strictly contestant Simon Rimmer and his daughter, sales and marketing specialist, Flo.In a deeply personal, funny and very moving conversation they talk about missing out on your child’s earliest years, the pleasures and pains of partying, being driven by ambition, family, loss, the redemptive grace of father/daughter

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58:50

Gillian McKeith: It's A Privilege To Have A Life

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2025/05/01

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode Six of this new series, we're in Central London to meet nutritionist, author and TV presenter Gillian McKeith and her daughter, actor, dancer and singer, Afton. In a far-reaching and very personal conversation they talk about pregnancy and nearly losing your baby, what school is like when your mum is known as “poo lady”, the nature of illness and loss, Mother/Daughter relationships and so much more. There is

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55:20

Gillian McKeith: It's A Privilege To Have A Life

The Apple & The Tree ·

2025/05/01

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode Six of this new series, we're in Central London to meet nutritionist, author and TV presenter Gillian McKeith and her daughter, actor, dancer and singer, Afton.In a far-reaching and very personal conversation they talk about pregnancy and nearly losing your baby, what school is like when your mum is known as “poo lady”, the nature of illness and loss, Mother/Daughter relationships and so much more. There is nothing

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1:12:28

Tamer Hassan: When You Left, I Was Devastated

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2025/04/24

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode Five of this new series, we're in Central London to meet Football Factory, Game of Thrones and Kick-Ass actor Tamer Hassan and his daughter, salon owner and Love Island star, Belle.In a funny and deeply personal conversation they talk about going through IVF, their own very different childhoods, difficulties in relationships, drugs, alcohol, the joys - and drawbacks - of smoking, when celebrity hits, father/daughter

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75:58

Tamer Hassan: When You Left, I Was Devastated

The Apple & The Tree ·

2025/04/24

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode Five of this new series, we're in Central London to meet Football Factory, Game of Thrones and Kick-Ass actor Tamer Hassan and his daughter, salon owner and Love Island star, Belle. In a funny and deeply personal conversation they talk about going through IVF, their own very different childhoods, difficulties in relationships, drugs, alcohol, the joys - and drawbacks - of smoking, when celebrity hits,

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54:53

Hilary Whitehall: You Can't Have It All - It's A Myth

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2025/04/17

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode Four of this new series, we're in Central London to meet actress, author, podcaster and photographer, Hilary Whitehall and her daughter, documentary producer, Molly Wilkinson.In an intimate, revealing and free-flowing conversation, they talk about struggling with motherhood, the myth of “having it all”, the unreality of Social Media, having a very famous son/brother, ageing, miscarriage, staying out of the limelight,

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58:23

Hilary Whitehall: You Can't Have It All - It's A Myth

The Apple & The Tree ·

2025/04/17

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode Four of this new series, we're in Central London to meet actress, author, podcaster and photographer, Hilary Whitehall and her daughter, documentary producer, Molly Wilkinson. In an intimate, revealing and free-flowing conversation, they talk about struggling with motherhood, the myth of “having it all”, the unreality of Social Media, having a very famous son/brother, ageing, miscarriage, staying out of the

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55:59

Michael Gove: Everything Makes Me Anxious

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2025/04/10

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode Three of this new series, we're in Westminster to meet former Conservative Cabinet Member and current Editor of The Spectator, Michael Gove and his son, University student, Will.In a bright, pacy and free-flowing conversation, they talk about growing up with a Tory politician for a dad, the impact of Brexit on family and friends, the father/son relationship, anxiety, divorce, football, pop culture, fashion and so much

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59:29

Michael Gove: Everything Makes Me Anxious

The Apple & The Tree ·

2025/04/10

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode Three of this new series, we're in Westminster to meet former Conservative Cabinet Member and current Editor of The Spectator, Michael Gove and his son, University student, Will. In a bright, pacy and free-flowing conversation, they talk about growing up with a Tory politician for a dad, the impact of Brexit on family and friends, the father/son relationship, anxiety, divorce, football, pop culture, fashion and so

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1:20:03

Les Ferdinand: You Could Fit In The Palm Of My Hand

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2025/04/03

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode Two of this new series, we're in Hertfordshire to meet football coach, pundit and former professional footballer, Les Ferdinand and his daughter, actor and sports event consultant, Lauren.In a deep-thinking and free-flowing conversation, they talk about the cost of following your dream, childhood, celebrity, family, father/daughter relationships, loneliness, avoiding social media, playing for your country vs playing

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83:33

Les Ferdinand: You Could Fit In The Palm Of My Hand

The Apple & The Tree ·

2025/04/03

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode Two of this new series, we're in Hertfordshire to meet football coach, pundit and former professional footballer, Les Ferdinand and his daughter, actor and sports event consultant, Lauren. In a deep-thinking and free-flowing conversation, they talk about the cost of following your dream, childhood, celebrity, family, father/daughter relationships, loneliness, avoiding social media, playing for your country vs

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61:02

Vanessa Feltz: Love Is The One Thing That Isn't Rationed

The Apple & The Tree ·

2025/03/27

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode One of this new series, we're in St John's Wood in North London to meet TV presenter, radio host, author, and journalist Vanessa Feltz and her daughter, childhood anxiety therapist, Saskia Joss. In an emotional and free-flowing conversation, they talk about pregnancy, childhood, adventure, celebrity, family, mother/daughter relationships, therapy, grandchildren and so much more. There is laughter, there are tears

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57:32

Vanessa Feltz: Love Is The One Thing That Isn't Rationed

The Apple & The Tree ·

2025/03/27

Welcome Back to The Apple and the Tree with our new host, Richard Coles!In Episode One of this new series, we're in St John's Wood in North London to meet TV presenter, radio host, author, and journalist Vanessa Feltz and her daughter, childhood anxiety therapist, Saskia Joss.In an emotional and free-flowing conversation, they talk about pregnancy, childhood, adventure, celebrity, family, mother/daughter relationships, therapy, grandchildren and so much more. There is laughter, there are tears and

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