Episodes

  • Jacqueline Wilson & Taylor Dior Rumble: Perfection, Bad Days & Making Money | Cosmopolitan UK

    Jacqueline Wilson & Taylor Dior Rumble: Perfection, Bad Days & Making Money | Cosmopolitan UK
    Sep 4 2025
    Welcome to fourth and final episode of this season of Jacqueline Wilson Raised Us. Today we’re joined by journalist and author Taylor-Dior Rumble to discuss all things perfection, ambition, and how writing a book really works. Jacqueline Wilson’s new novel Picture Imperfect is available to purchase now: https://www.penguin.co.uk/discover/campaigns/picture-imperfect-by-jacqueline-wilson To enter the ‘Jacqueline Wilson Raised Me’ cap giveaway head to Club Cosmo: club.cosmopolitan.co.uk/register Jacqueline Wilson Raised Us podcast has been made in collaboration with Penguin Books and Cosmopolitan UK. This series was hosted by Lydia Venn, produced by Hannah Twigg and coordinated by Hannah Winter. It was recorded By Megan Beattie and our designer was Alex Hambis. Special thanks to Becky Short and Nina Lewis. The music was Someone U Never Knew by Slash Ban. Thank you to our video note contributors in this episode; Coco Omer, Hannah G, and Jojo Silva. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. This is the final episode of this mini-series. Please follow @jacquelinewilson_hq and @cosmopolitanuk for more nostalgic updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Jacqueline Wilson & Benjy Kusi: Queer Identity, Pride, & Living Authentically | Cosmopolitan UK

    Jacqueline Wilson & Benjy Kusi: Queer Identity, Pride, & Living Authentically | Cosmopolitan UK
    Aug 28 2025
    Welcome to episode three of Jacqueline Wilson Raised Us, where we’re joined by content creator, writer, and inclusivity educator Benjy Kusi. In this episode we explore all things LGBTQIA+, from queer identity, to pride, to living your most authentic life. To pre-order Jacqueline Wilson’s new novel Picture Imperfect head here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/discover/campaigns/picture-imperfect-by-jacqueline-wilson To enter the ‘Jacqueline Wilson Raised Me’ cap giveaway head to Club Cosmo: https://club.cosmopolitan.co.uk Jacqueline Wilson Raised Us podcast has been made in collaboration with Penguin Books and Cosmopolitan UK. This series was hosted by Lydia Venn, produced by Hannah Twigg and coordinated by Hannah Winter. It was recorded By Megan Beattie and our designer was Alex Hambis. Special thanks to Becky Short and Nina Lewis. The music was Someone U Never Knew by Slash Ban. Thank you to our video note contributors in this episode; Hannah and Becky Cheetham, Hannah Witton, and Lorna Rose Treen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Louise Pentland: Childhood, Parenting, and Grief

    Louise Pentland: Childhood, Parenting, and Grief
    Aug 21 2025
    In episode two of Jacqueline Wilson Raised Us, we’re joined by content creator, author, and OG vlogger Louise Pentland. We dive into all things childhood, parenting, grief, and breaking cycles, as well as Louise’s love of The Suitcase Kid and Sherbet Fountains. To pre-order Jacqueline Wilson’s new novel Picture Imperfect head here. To enter the ‘Jacqueline Wilson Raised Me’ cap giveaway head to Club Cosmo. You can pre-order Louise’s new children’s book, Adventures In Laylaland here. Jacqueline Wilson Raised Us podcast has been made in collaboration with Penguin Books and Cosmopolitan UK. This series was hosted by Lydia Venn, produced by Hannah Twigg and coordinated by Hannah Winter. It was recorded By Megan Beattie and our designer was Alex Hambis. Special thanks to Becky Short and Nina Lewis. The music was Someone U Never Knew by Slash Ban. Thank you to our video note contributors in this episode; Fee Mak, Freya North, Malin Andersson, and Penny Jarrett. Follow @jacquelinewilson_hq and @cosmopolitanuk for more nostalgic updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Dani Harmer: Nostalgia, Friendships, and Bad Influences

    Dani Harmer: Nostalgia, Friendships, and Bad Influences
    Aug 14 2025
    In our first episode of Jacqueline Wilson Raised Us, we’re joined by the legendary Dani Harmer ie. our on-screen Tracy Beaker. We dive into all things 00s nostalgia, childhood friendships, rebellion, and the real origin of the iconic Bog Off! New episodes of Jacqueline Wilson raised us will be released every Thursday. To pre-order Jacqueline Wilson’s new novel Picture Imperfect head here. And to enter the ‘Jacqueline Wilson Raised Me’ cap giveaway head to Club Cosmo. Jacqueline Wilson Raised Us podcast has been made in collaboration with Penguin Books and Cosmopolitan UK. This series was hosted by Lydia Venn, produced by Hannah Twigg and coordinated by Hannah Winter. It was recorded By Megan Beattie and our designer was Alex Hambis. Special thanks to Becky Short and Nina Lewis. The music was Someone U Never Knew by Slash Ban. Thank you to our video note contributors in this episode; Alice Connor, Chelsey Downie, Hannah Lauren and Izzy Taylor. Follow @jacquelinewilson_hq and @cosmopolitanuk for more nostalgic updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Jacqueline Wilson Raised Us | Trailer

    Jacqueline Wilson Raised Us | Trailer
    Aug 12 2025
    Jacqueline Wilson Raised Us, coming this Thursday. Mark your calendars 🗓️👀🎙️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Jacqueline Wilson Raised Us | Teaser

    Jacqueline Wilson Raised Us | Teaser
    Aug 11 2025
    Jacqueline Wilson Raised Us, coming this Thursday. Mark your calendars 🗓️👀🎙️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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