In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with Will Carling OBE

Will is a former England rugby union captain widely credited with transforming the national side in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Appointed captain at just 22 (the youngest England captain in the history of the sport), he led England to three Five Nations Grand Slams, two additional championships, and the 1991 Rugby World Cup final. Known for his sharp leadership, professionalism, and ability to modernise team culture, Carling became one of the sport’s most recognisable figures. Since retiring, he has worked as a commentator, leadership consultant, and speaker, continuing to influence rugby and high‑performance environments beyond the pitch.

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In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds speaks with broadcaster and Heart Radio presenter Katrina Ridley, whose career has spanned radio, live events, and the acclaimed podcast The Rethinkers. Katrina opens up about her passion for exploring sustainability, mental health, and challenging everyday norms — as well as the realities of life behind the microphone.

Inspirational, candid, and deeply human — Katrina’s journey is a powerful reminder that extraordinary stories often come from the most unexpected chapters.

In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with Ruby Wax.

Ruby is an American-British actress, comedian, writer, television presenter, and mental health campaigner. A classically-trained actress, Wax came to prominence as a comic interviewer, playing up to British perceptions of the strident American style on television shows including The Full Wax. She was a script editor for the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous.

In 2013, Ruby gained a master's degree in mindfulness based cognitive therapy from Kellogg College, Oxford. In 2015, she was appointed a Visiting Professor in Mental Health Nursing at the University of Surrey.

Wax was appointed an Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2015 Special Honours for services to mental health.

In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with Rob Pierre.

Rob is one of the UK’s most successful media leaders. Rob co-founded digital marketing business Jellyfish in 2005 and as CEO, he grew the business to over 2000 employees, working across 28 global offices on clients including Google and Netflix. Jellyfish was acquired by The Brandtech Group in June 2023 for a figure quoted as over £500 million.

In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with Ashley Cain.

Ashley is an English reality TV personality and former footballer who played for Championship side Coventry City.

Ashley’s lost his daughter at 8 months old after she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia at just 8 weeks.

In this programme we discuss overcoming life's challenges, personal transformation, and finding strength through difficult experiences, including navigating profound personal loss and maintaining a positive perspective.

In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories John Reynolds sits down with Sir Stephen Fry.

Stephen is an English actor, broadcaster, comedian, director, narrator, and writer, renowned for his wit, intellect, and diverse contributions to entertainment and literature.

In 2025 Stephen was knighted by King Charles III "for services to mental health awareness, the environment and to charity".

In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with Rob Rinder MBE. Sometimes known as Judge Rinder, Rob a British criminal barrister and television personality.

In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with English rugby legend and former international fly-half, Jonny Wilkinson CBE.