The Ticker Tapes
The British Heart Foundation brings you real stories of people living with heart and circulatory conditions. You’ll hear about the challenges these conditions can bring, but also reasons to be cheerful.
In our Alumni Reflections series, we speak to inspiring and highly influential members of the BHF’s community of researchers, and get to know the person behind the science.
From time to time, you'll also hear special episodes with our BHF celebrity ambassadors, and episodes to mark major moments, such as the BHF's 60th anniversary in 2021.
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- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 94
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
SAVING A LIFE WITH CPR: Jo's story
Driving home one day, Jo saw a man who had collapsed on the side of the road. What she did next would set her life in a completely new direction. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the British Heart …
CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE: Chanel's story
From the minute she was born with a rare congenital heart disease, little Chanel Murrish was fighting for her life. On this episode, Ruth Huntman from the BHF talks with her mum Fay about coping with…
HEART TRANSPLANT: Darren's story
In his mid-40s, Darren was told his only hope of survival was a new heart. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF talks with Darren about the years of poor health and moments of near-death which …
STROKE: Anna's story
Anna Smith Higgs suffered a devastating stroke one Christmas, when she was just 24 years old. On this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF talks with Anna about how, 17 years on, she's still living …
VASCULAR DEMENTIA: George's story
In his late 50s and early 60s, George Rook knew something wasn’t right when his behaviour began to change. At 62, he was diagnosed with vascular dementia. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF t…
LIVING WITH A PACEMAKER: Ben's story
At the age of 33, Ben discovered he had an inherited heart condition and would need a pacemaker to help manage it. In this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF speaks to Ben about what it's like to …
MARFAN SYNDROME: Haleema's story
Haleema had five heart surgeries while pregnant and almost lost her baby girl. At one point, her family was told she probably wouldn't make it. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF talks with H…
CELEBRITY SPECIAL: Graeme Souness' story
To celebrate the BHF’s 60th birthday, Charmaine Griffiths CEO, speaks to celebrity supporters about their experience of heart disease and hears how their lives have been transformed thanks to BHF res…
CELEBRITY SPECIAL: Roger Black's story
To celebrate the BHF’s 60th birthday, Charmaine Griffiths CEO, speaks to celebrity supporters about their experience of heart disease and hears how their lives have been transformed thanks to BHF res…
CELEBRITY SPECIAL: Jacqueline Wilson's story
To celebrate the BHF’s 60th birthday, Charmaine Griffiths CEO, speaks to celebrity supporters about their experience of heart disease and hears how their lives have been transformed thanks to BHF res…
CELEBRITY SPECIAL: James Taylor's story
To celebrate the BHF’s 60th birthday, Charmaine Griffiths CEO, speaks to celebrity supporters about their experience of heart disease and hears how their lives have been transformed thanks to BHF res…
CELEBRITY SPECIAL: Alex Murphy's story
To celebrate the BHF’s 60th birthday, Charmaine Griffiths CEO, speaks to celebrity supporters about their experience of heart disease and hears how their lives have been transformed thanks to BHF res…
CELEBRITY SPECIAL: Scott Allan's story
To celebrate the BHF’s 60th birthday, Charmaine Griffiths CEO, speaks to celebrity supporters about their experience of heart disease and hears how their lives have been transformed thanks to BHF res…
CELEBRITY SPECIAL: Will Njobvu's story
To celebrate the BHF’s 60th birthday, Charmaine Griffiths CEO, speaks to celebrity supporters about their experience of heart disease and hears how their lives have been transformed thanks to BHF res…
CELEBRITY SPECIAL: Kimberly Hart-Simpson and sister Emma's story
To celebrate the BHF’s 60th birthday, Charmaine Griffiths CEO, speaks to celebrity supporters about their experience of heart disease and hears how their lives have been transformed thanks to BHF res…
CELEBRITY SPECIAL: Glenn Hoddle's story
To celebrate the BHF’s 60th birthday, Charmaine Griffiths CEO, speaks to celebrity supporters about their experience of heart disease and hears how their lives have been transformed thanks to BHF res…
GROWING UP WITH A HEART CONDITION: Harminder's story
Just before her 14th birthday, Harminder was told she had a heart condition called Vasovagal Syncope - and would need a pacemaker to manage it. In this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF speaks to…
CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE: David's story
David Saunders was born with congenital heart disease, but never let it get in the way of him living his life. Approaching his 16th birthday, things took a sudden life-changing turn, presenting him w…
STROKE: Ricky's story
Ricky Brown had had a perfect New York day, until it wasn't. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF talks with Ricky about the stroke he had at 38 and the trauma that followed. But also, how it m…
CARDIAC ARREST: Paul's story
Paul Sowerby was having a normal Sunday morning playing squash with his daughter - until he collapsed due to a sudden cardiac arrest. In this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF speaks to Paul abou…