Brian Wood
This week James O'Brien is joined by Brian Wood, a former Colour Sergeant who was awarded the Military Cross, one of Britain’s highest awards for gallantry in combat, following his courageous leadership under enemy fire in Iraq. However, five years later he was wrongly accused of war crimes. In this episode, Brian discusses his love affair with the army, the public enquiry into the Battle of Danny Boy and how his reslience through these experiences led him to becoming a best selling author and public speaker, through sharing his experiences from the battlefield and suggesting ways that the lessons he has learnt can be applied in the corporate world. Full Disclosure is an in depth interview series chatting to the world's most fascinating people, hosted by James O'Brien. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with James on Twitter: @mrjamesob

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Russell Watson: From factory worker to performing for the Emperor of Japan

Russell Watson: From factory worker to performing for the Emperor of Japan

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Joe Pasquale: All I ever wanted to do was make my mum laugh

Joe Pasquale: All I ever wanted to do was make my mum laugh

When Joe Pasquale was just seven years old, his mum was involved in a car accident that left her with concussion and epilepsy. She struggled to look after Joe and his three siblings and became severel...

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Midge Ure: Hit singles and world tours meant nothing until I was in my own band

Midge Ure: Hit singles and world tours meant nothing until I was in my own band

“I’m a Walter Mitty who’s actually done it.” Growing up in a tenement on the outskirts of Glasgow, Midge Ure dreamt of being a rock star, even though it seemed impossible for a working-class kid like ...

5 Jul 202456min

Nick Lowles: Why I've spent the last 35 years fighting Nazis

Nick Lowles: Why I've spent the last 35 years fighting Nazis

Nick Lowles is chief executive of HOPE not hate, the UK's largest anti-racism and anti-extremism movement. For the last 35 years, he has tirelessly fought against those who try to exploit frustrations...

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Sally Lindsay: Fighting for working-class women in telly

Sally Lindsay: Fighting for working-class women in telly

Actor and writer Sally Lindsay has always loved the spotlight. She made her TV debut aged 7 when her school choir performed their No.1 single There’s No One Quite Like Grandma on Top of the Pops. But ...

21 Jun 202456min

Helen Lederer: "I've never been on the winning team when it matters"

Helen Lederer: "I've never been on the winning team when it matters"

Helen Lederer is a writer, actress and comedian. She began her career on the alternative comedy circuit, performing alongside many of today’s household names, and quickly landed roles in iconic sitcom...

14 Jun 202448min

Danny Wallace: How I got sucked into the conspiracy rabbit hole...

Danny Wallace: How I got sucked into the conspiracy rabbit hole...

Danny Wallace is a bestselling author and broadcaster who loves nothing more than thinking up fun ideas and seeing how far he can take them. His first book, Join Me, tells the true story of how he he ...

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Frank Skinner: "People will forgive you for anything but success"

Frank Skinner: "People will forgive you for anything but success"

Comedy legend Frank Skinner returns to Full Disclosure just days after he signed off his final Absolute Radio show, wrapping up an incredible 15 years. He tells James why he will always love radio, re...

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