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Growing Old Disgracefully

By: Miriam Margolyes
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  • Summary

  • Please note: contains adult themes and explicit language. 

    A record-breaking bodybuilder. A sex-positive dominatrix. A gaming pioneer with close to a million subscribers. A musical trailblazer who’s queering country music. 

    These are a new generation of rebels embarking on adventures, falling in love and breaking records. They sound like a gang of social media influencers and young rising Hollywood stars. But nearly all of them are over 70 years old. 

    In this series, Miriam Margolyes meets a new wave of seniors who are ripping up the rulebook when it comes to ageing, to learn what they can teach us about living life to the full, whether you’re 19 or 90.

    A Novel production for Audible Originals. 
    ©2021 Audible, Ltd (P)2021 Audible, Ltd
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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: Sherry Lever

    Ep. 1: Sherry Lever
    May 17 2021

    Having thought her life would follow a fairly typical path, an unexpected change forced Sherry to start from scratch and embark upon a radical new career, just as she was beginning to enter her later years. Hers is a story of survival, one that involves caravans, cats and a considerable caning.
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    33 mins
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  • Ep. 2: Ernestine Shepherd

    Ep. 2: Ernestine Shepherd
    May 17 2021

    Ernestine is the very definition of a glamorous granny. Her hair is always neatly tied into a long, steel grey braid that stretches down her back. Her cap, top and leggings all match, right down to the colour of the frills on her socks. But it’s not dresses that the 84 year-old Ernestine likes to wear. It’s lycra.
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  • Ep. 3: Patrick Haggerty

    Ep. 3: Patrick Haggerty
    May 17 2021

    Patrick has found a way to flourish through even the toughest of times. Early in his life he made a decision to stand up for what he believed in and that decision cost him his career, his livelihood and his passion. But he soldiered on, still fighting for his beliefs, until he finally fulfilled his dreams in his late 70s.
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    40 mins
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Great read for oldies and younger people alike

Loved it! was very engaging and inspirational. Has encouraged me as I'm in my mid fifties that life doesn't stop when you get old especially for the things you love. it's also important you keep yourself occupied as you grow old such as a hobby or something you've been wanting to do whilst younger. I'm really glad I took up cycling in my mid forties and ice skating mid fifties!

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An absolute delight

I adore Miriam Margolyes and selected this podcast for her but she makes it very clear it’s about those she is interviewing.
A wonderful mix of people of a certain age sensitively handled , full of humour and joy without ever feeling patronising. Thank you Dame Miriam, as her name now should be .

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Inspiring, amazing short life story really good

How inspiring are these short life achievement goes to prove you can do anything if you put your mind to it, regardless of how old you are, narration just added to the enjoyment

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Inspiring

As a person of advanced age I found this most inspiring. I am now wondering what adventure to embark on.

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Excellent very inspirational

There were mixed reviews however I'm glad I listened. Brilliant each storey from a wide range of backgrounds with different life changing experiences. Miriam does warn of bad language which I found to be non offensive and only used rarely and it context. Must listen to this but do keep away from young ears ❤️

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Hilarious poignant and thought provoking.

As a 70plus person I can relate to this but sometimes life 's a bitch for those not in good health.

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Great listen

Loved it.
Very engaging and fun. would love to hear more inspiring stories. These are short and sweet and I am glad I chose to listen.

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Amazingly uplifting

The story of several 60+ year old that have amazing stories about their lives and how they found a new direction and passion at an age when most people are slowing down.
They stories are all different, remarkable and extremely inspiring. Listened to the entire thing in one go. Loved it 🥰

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Great Listen

A good selection of true life stories of those in their golden years. Very moving and a great listen!

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Fantastical

This podcast is a fantastical look at the reality that some mature human beings have chosen to live.

I loved every episode with a unique sense of awe, inspiration and possibility.

Miriam makes every episode an adventure of discovery.

Just fantastical.

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