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About Changing The Cancer Conversation

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 • Duration 01:27:05

Ahead of World Cancer Day 2026, the groundbreaking podcast You, Me and the Big C is back for a special legacy episode about how it changed the cancer conversation.

Hosts Lauren Mahon and Steve Bland are joined by 5 Live presenter Tony Livesey, who lost his own mum to cancer, and was also a friend to former hosts Rachael Bland and Dame Deborah James.

TV Presenter Trisha Goddard, TikTok influencer Shell Rowe and Dr Anisha Patel come on to tell their own cancer stories and how this podcast has played a role in helping them get through it.

Don't forget, you can spread the word and share the positive support by using #youmebigc across all forms of social media.

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About Cancer and Creativity

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 • Duration 54:12

Actor and writer, Rosa Hesmondhalgh hosts this legacy episode discussing cancer and the creative arts, and how to remain creative when living with cancer. Rosa is joined in the studio by Britain's Got Talent finalist and stand-up comedian, Allan Finnegan, writer of 'FUFC' and member of the New Anthem Theatre Group, Mark Jackson, and Nottingham based artist, Carole Ellis. The episode begins with an extract from Rosa's award-winning one-woman show Madame Ovary, which she wrote about her experience with ovarian cancer.

Please be advised that this episode contains some strong language

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About Bowelbabe In Her Own Words

Monday, April 17, 2023 • Duration 01:06:03

Lights, camera, reaction! The #YouMeBigC team share their thoughts on the extraordinary documentary about Dame Debs.

'Deborah James: Bowelbabe in her own words' is available now on BBC iPlayer and airs at 21:00, 17th April 2023 on BBC Two.

Lauren Mahon, Steve Bland and producers Mike Holt and Al Entwistle got a sneak preview.

They catch-up to find out more about how it was put together with executive producer Lucie Kon, director Sara Hardy and film editor Gwyn Jones.

On the night of the premiere, they spoke to friends and family, including Deborah's mum and dad, Heather and Alistair, former pod guests, Jay McLaughlin and Emma Campbell, plus some of Debs' closest friends.

Don't forget to use #YouMeBigC across all forms of social media - spread the word, share the positive support and tell us about your thoughts on the film, which is available now on the BBC iPlayer…. Just search for 'Deborah James Bowelbabe In Her Own Words'

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About Us

Wednesday, March 7, 2018 • Duration 01:07:00

Meet the #youmebigc team. Rachael, Deborah and Lauren have or have had cancer. They are your candid guide to all the high and lows of cancer, with some laughs along the way.

#YouMeBigC: Rachael’s story

Wednesday, March 7, 2018 • Duration 02:04

"I had this weird soreness... it wasn't even in my breast" : Rachael Bland, aka Big C, Little Me, talks waiting rooms and breast cancer diagnosis with Deborah and Lauren.

#YouMeBigC: Deborah’s story

Wednesday, March 7, 2018 • Duration 02:43

“I have the poo cancer... There's nothing pink about my cancer, it's just brown!” : Deborah James, aka Bowel Babe, talks about her stage four bowel cancer diagnosis with Rachael and Lauren.

#YouMeBigC: Lauren’s story

Tuesday, March 6, 2018 • Duration 02:06

“Does that feel normal to you?” : Lauren Mahon, aka Girl vs Cancer, initially put tiredness down to her lifestyle, but went to a walk-in centre to get checked out. She shares her breast cancer diagnosis story with Rachael and Deborah.

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About The Last Five Years

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 • Duration 01:07:04

Lauren Mahon and Steve Bland, alongside producers Mike Holt and Al Entwistle, get together to reflect on the fifth anniversary of You, Me and the Big C.

They share their funniest, proudest and toughest moments, as well as fond memories of the podcast's founder Rachael Bland and Dame Deborah James.

Don't forget to use #YouMeBigC across all forms of social media - spread the word and share the positive support.

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The Live Show

Sunday, January 29, 2023 • Duration 01:37:46

Deborah James' family, medical professionals and members of the cancer community come together to celebrate five years and recognise how the podcast has changed the national conversation about cancer.

5:36 - Victoria Ekanoye and Dr Sacha Howell 22:58 - Tony Livesey 32:57 - Sarah Mills 42:10 - Leanne Pero, Jay McLaughlin and Vicki Woodall 59:03 - Ben James and Sarah Wieczorek (Deborah's brother and sister) 1:14:10 - Audience Q&A

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About The Big Announcements

Monday, December 19, 2022 • Duration 39:02

Lauren Mahon and Steve Bland get together for a long awaited catch up.

They then bring in producers Mike Holt and Al Entwistle for a very exciting You, Me and the Big C announcement about something we are planning to do in January.

We also hear from film director Sara Hardy, who tells us about an amazing project she's been working on - all about our dearly missed friend Dame Deborah James.

Don't forget, you can get in touch by using the #YouMeBigC across all forms of social media - spread the word and share the positive support.

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