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Broadcaster and journalist Ben Shephard on the 200 Voices podcast
200 Voices an RNLI podcast

‘We’d charge down to watch these superheroes get suited and booted’

Episode 98 – Ben Shephard: Humble Heroes

Broadcaster and journalist Ben Shephard talks about what inspired him to write the book Humble Heroes: Inspirational stories of hope, heart and humanity.

Fascinated by ordinary people who quietly take it upon themselves to make the world a better place, Ben Shephard has written a book to record their stories. 

Among the humble heroes celebrated by Ben are RNLI crew from Port Isaac, where Ben spent much of his childhood. To Ben, the lifeboat station and volunteers are the heart and soul of the village. Hear him talk about a moving rescue which remains in his thoughts.

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