The Happy Pod: The sky is no limit at 102
Episode Date: August 31, 2024We meet Manette, the 102 year old who has become the Britain's oldest skydiver. Also: as the Paralympics get underway, we hear the stories of inspirin...
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610 episodes transcribedWe meet Manette, the 102 year old who has become the Britain's oldest skydiver. Also: as the Paralympics get underway, we hear the stories of inspirin...
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