Sliding Doors

Tony Blackburn is a broadcasting legend who is celebrating his 60th year on the radio! He was the first voice and DJ on BBC Radio 1 and is still going strong with Sounds of the 60s on and off the radio, which is the most downloaded show on BBC Sounds.

Tony really has done everything- Presented on Top of the Pops, Pirate radio, Local radio, Commercial radio and he is even a recording artist. His talent for recognising a hit is what has made him stand the test of time. A legend of the airwaves, he has become a household name and he inspired the cult of the radio DJ. He has over 37 awards to his name, and 22 years ago he became the first 'King of the Jungle' winning I’m a Celebrity.

In this episode Tony opens up on his 60 year career in broadcasting, his love of the radio, sticking to his guns, becoming friends with Stevie Wonder and meeting the Queen. He discusses his thoughts on luck and timing, and how with the right talent and passion, you can achieve your dreams. Tony shares his Sliding Doors moments including: seeing an advert in the newspaper one day that lead him to his first radio gig, leaving the Pirate radio stations to move to the BBC and the decision to be part of the first series of I'm a Celebrity (against the wishes of his family!)

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Have you ever had a Sliding Doors Moment - a decision or opportunity that could have gone either way that leads to two very different futures? 

I’m Jennie Becker and I’m fascinated by ‘what if’ moments - what they look like, what we can learn from them - and how we can begin to embrace them. 

Three years ago I had my very own Sliding Doors Moment when I decided to start this podcast. Since then I’ve been on an incredible journey helping guests join the dots on the small decisions or moments that made a big difference and built the path of their lives. 

From Olympians to Presenters, Actors to Entrepreneurs (and even the cast of the 90s hit movie!), each episode I get to meet amazing people and ask them what could have been, if they’d chosen differently…

With our 100th episode nearly upon us, I have decided to delve into the archives and listen back to some of my favourite episodes from the past 3.5 years! Over the coming weeks we will re-release the Sliding Doors moments from some great guests and discuss some of my thoughts and feeling. You can also go back and listen to the full episodes anytime wherever you get your podcasts!

Sliding Doors 25 is a four-part series that delves into the iconic film’s backstory. Speaking with cast and crew about their very own ‘Sliding Doors’ moments alongside a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this iconic 90s movie classic, 25 years after its release. In the final episode of the series we take it back to our roots and delve into some amazing Sliding Doors Moments…..not only do we hear from the cast and crew but celeb fans Laura Whitmore, Steven Bartlett, Bradley Walsh and Rachel Stevens discuss their sliding doors moments and love of the film. And we reflect on the impact the film has made to our everyday culture, 25 years on!

With our 100th episode nearly upon us, I have decided to delve into the archives and listen back to some of my favourite episodes from the past 3.5 years! Over the coming weeks we will re-release the Sliding Doors moments from some great guests and discuss some of my thoughts and feeling. You can also go back and listen to the full episodes anytime wherever you get your podcasts!

Martin Kemp is an actor, musician and director, best known as the base guitarist in Spandau Ballet and for playing the role of Steve Owen in Eastenders. Spandau Ballet became one of the biggest bands of the 80s, touring the world and having huge success with songs such as 'True' and 'Gold.' Martin is equally known for his acting career staring in films such as 'The Krays' and playing Billy Flynn in the West End, as well as winning best male actor at the NTAs for his villainous role as Steve Owen. He has also written two books including one with Shirlie, his lovely wife of over 30 years, and success runs in the family with his son Roman and daughter Harley. Today he can be seen on our screen as a fan favourite on Celebrity Gogglebox and touring around the UK with his Back to the 80's DJ sets!

In this episode Martin opens up on his amazing life journey and all the stepping stone moments that have got him to where he is today, as well as some great stories and memories! We chat about his dreams and visualisations of being a pop star and the moment when that finally came true! Martin opens up about the traumatic time when he discovered his brain tumours and how being offered a role in Eastenders ultimately saved his life. He has a brilliant outlook on life and embracing the opportunities we are presented with. And when we really drill it down, if he hadn't have gone to drama club....would he be where he is today?

With our 100th episode nearly upon us, I have decided to delve into the archives and listen back to some of my favourite episodes from the past 3.5 years! Over the coming weeks we will re-release the Sliding Doors moments from some great guests and discuss some of my thoughts and feeling. You can also go back and listen to the full episodes anytime wherever you get your podcasts!

On this episode of Sliding Doors: Your Story we chat to Stephanie Walker. Stephanie's Sliding Doors moment is a true 'meet cute' love story all based around an Ikea chair! Her incredible moment really brings together the theories of fate, timing and meant to be, where seeing an advert posted in the lobby of her building- changed her life forever.