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
A DAUGHTER'S GRIEF: Amber's story
Amber Jeffrey’s life changed overnight when she was 19 after the sudden death of her mum from a heart attack followed by a cardiac arrest. On this episode, Ruth Huntman from the BHF talks to Amber ab…
HEART ATTACK: Jean's story
Jean Peet had a heart attack while putting on her walking boots one Sunday morning during lockdown in May 2020. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF speaks with Jean about how her heart attack …
TAKOTSUBO: Caron's story
Caron Curragh's life changed when she developed Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy - a condition where the heart muscle becomes suddenly weakened. On this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF speaks to Caron,…
STROKE: David's story
David Swales suffered a stroke just after he'd crossed the finish line of a 10k cross country race. On this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF talks with David about how his life has changed, copi…
VASCULAR DEMENTIA: Lesley's story
Lesley's life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with vascular dementia at age 50. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF talks with her about the denial she fell into after her diagn…
CARDIAC ARREST: Ripon's story
Ripon was one of the 30,000 people to have an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest each year in the UK, and he probably wouldn’t be here if those two strangers hadn’t have stopped, called 999 and started C…
HEART FAILURE: Claire's story
Claire Berouche's life changed in ways she could never have imagined following a family afternoon at the cinema. On this episode, Ruth Huntman from the BHF speaks with Claire, 54, a busy working mum …
STROKE: Annette's story
Annette Dancer suffered a life-changing stroke at the age of 61. On this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF talks with Annette, a former civil servant, TV extra and holiday home manager – and now …
HEART VALVE DISEASE: Alex's story
Alex Martin's hope of joining the army was dashed after a shock diagnosis. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF talks with Alex about the physical challenges and emotional strain as he recovers…
THE TICKER TAPES RETURNS: Trailer
Hear real stories of people living with heart and circulatory conditions. You'll hear of challenges, but also reasons to hope.
The Tickers Tapes began life as a podcast exploring the topic of women an…
WOMEN AND HEART DISEASE: Live event
WOMEN AND HEART DISEASE: Part 3
WOMEN AND HEART DISEASE: Part 2