The Encore Years - How to succeed in retirement – Details, episodes & analysis

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The Encore Years - How to succeed in retirement

Colin

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Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 26

We are chatting to folk who have a really active and meaningful life since retiring. We want to find out how they did it - and what we can learn

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Monique gives valuable advice to thousands

Thursday, October 8, 2026 • Duration 22:58

Plan your retirement well before the date and treat yourself to all those activities you've always wanted to try, but work got in the way.

Monique gives valuable advice to thousands of people around the world, in particular to retirees. She explains how to deal with early unhappiness, loss of identity and sense of purpose and why the emotional side of retirement deserves as much attention as the financials - and why so many are unprepared when work ends.

The early months can be hard and a simple 10-minute meditation practice can, she explains, help shape a more fulfilling retirement. Whether now or in the near future, retirement can be joyful and enriched by Monique's support and enlightened counsel.

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Nicola’s retirement is yet another full of activities and achievements

Thursday, October 8, 2026 • Duration 18:15

Her retirement has been a gradual process into an active new phase. Volunteering for charitees and becoming a trustee and chair. Exercise classes, sea swimming and taking up piano playing again after many years, achieving grade 4 level.

Sorting through two storage units of family and historical items, she has donated to museums and a history society. Her advice to others; get involved, keep moving, make new friends and take on new challenges.

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Retirement was never an option for this succesful and acclaimed musician

Monday, September 7, 2026 • Duration 23:19

For many retirement means slowing down. For Des it means pressing down the gas pedal even harder; leading his band, writing 6 books, and making music among many other activities.

Des has been a celebrated musician for more than 5 decades and has no plans to slow down; “Music relaxes the soul”

Advice to others: don’t sit down, do something; make music, write, paint, create and keep active.

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From Art Gallery to inspirational change-maker

Thursday, August 20, 2026 • Duration 28:04

Lee lost his beloved art gallery and with it his identity…..But instead of moping and moaning, he built a new life.
Now he writes books and poetry, plays piano, performs, mentors young and older people. He is giving back.
A message: don't be a me person - be a we person.
Give people your time - if only for a couple of hours. Go to schools, colleges and old peoples homes.
Now he is planning his biggest event yet: a Poetry-a-Thon!

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John now has a second act filled with meaning, creativity, and rediscovery.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 • Duration 16:34

From Oxford University to a high flying career in finance, becoming FD of CEGB and The National Grid.

Retiring early, he created a portfolio career as the chairman of small companies.

After achieving a degree in divinity, he became a novelist, with book number 4 imminent. He writes to give life meaning, through second-chance love stories.

A good footballer and cricketer in his youth, but now a poor golfer. His advice - dont join a golf club if you are not good enough!

His retirement advice: indulge your interests.

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Vince’s advice for those about to retire - Don’t!

Season 1 · Episode 23

Sunday, July 19, 2026 • Duration 17:05

Retirement doesn’t mean slowing down. Quite the reverse. Make the most of every moment. Vince has 200,000 followers on social media in China, lecturing at universities, as well as finding time to write books and visit China and India for business. He chairs companies and supports local businesses and charities.

And keeps fit with dancing, cycling, and going to the gym. Impressive for someone in his eighties, and finds time for his loving family.

An outstanding role model for potential retirees.

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For Steve retirement evolved naturally without a plan and its working well.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 17:26

Steve’s advice: try something new and if it doesn’t work for you - change it. He is relearning the piano, taking lessons left behind as a 12 year old. Helping to look after 6 grandchildren, volunteering for the National Trust and local council, learning new languages and holidaying where they are spoken!

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Ray's unique retirement with Queer Tango and singing, living fully, and being with loved ones.

Monday, June 22, 2026 • Duration 20:23

Ray, a retired lecturer, now a Queer Tango enthusiast and historian, has great advice for others.
He expresses the euphoria of learning to sing and performing in public
Go gently into retirement - don't fall off a cliff. Retire slowly
Learn your passions and dislikes; forcus on the former and avoid the latter!

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The unexpected passion that transformed Pat’s retirement into a life-saving mission

Monday, June 22, 2026 • Duration 23:19

Have you ever wondered how scams target different age groups? Pat, with a background in IT, now spends his time educating about romance scams and online fraud—something most of us only hear about in the news. His story proves that retirement isn’t the end; it’s just a new chapter of impact and purpose.
He shares how he’s working with police, charities, and schools to combat fraud, especially targeting vulnerable seniors. The statistics are alarming, but Pat’s proactive approach shows that awareness and community action can make a real difference.

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Izzy is flying like Superwoman, supercharging her life!

Monday, June 22, 2026 • Duration 22:22

Izzy thought retirement would be easy, but it came as a shock to begin with; no purpose or direction.
Then volunteering at a hospice, gardening and caring for others, gave her a mission.
And now with a whole host of further activities, there’s no stopping her!"

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