Billy served over 20 years in the SAS having joined the Parachute Regiment at the age of 17. His life before joining the military was very different to his life afterwards. A criminal record, gang involvement and a close shave with death after being stabbed were replaced with discipline and respect.

In an extraordinary conversation with Pete, Billy opens up about the men who saved him, who made him realise that he wouldn’t amount to much if he continued down the path he was on.

If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk) where you can find links to services across the UK.

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For Biscuit Jim

Lead producer – Elly Lazarides

Talent Booker – Lana Webb

Assistant Producer – Beth Linnell

Executive Producer – Geoff Jein

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Social Media Producer - Serena Bhardwaj

Lead Video Producer Editor - Greg Stocks

Camera Operator and Edit Assistant - Owen Nosal

Head of Video – Edie Jefferys

Chief Creative Officer – Lucie Cave

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week this week – so we’re releasing some short bonus episodes which feature a few of our upcoming guests talking specifically about mental health.

Today’s mini episode is from journalist, author and feminist Caitlin Moran. You’ll be able to hear the full episode soon, but here she talks about why men are reluctant to see a doctor, suicide, and why friendship is a doing word.

If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk) where you can find links to services across the UK.

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week this week – so we’re releasing some short bonus episodes which feature a few of our upcoming guests talking specifically about mental health.

Today’s mini episode is from presenter and podcaster Jake Humphrey. You’ll be able to hear the full episode soon, but here he talks about loneliness and what we could all do to help our friends.

If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk) where you can find links to services across the UK.