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Weird, wonderful, shocking, brave. Nicky Campbell explores what it means to be different.

What does it mean to be different? Is it how we think? Or how we act? In this BBC podcast, Nicky Campbell explores just that with guests who are extraordinarily different.

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Ex gangster and author Linda Calvey tells Nicky about her life behind bars.

Nicky meets author Linda Calvey, who served lengthy prison sentences for armed robbery and a murder she says she did not commit.

Author, ex East End gangster and convicted murderer meets Nicky to tell him about surviving prison, how the justice system needs to change and why she’s innocent of the murder she served 15 years behind bars for, but guilty of an armed raid on a Post Office. 


Nicky and Linda discuss the standard of living in prison, what it’s like to have to tell your children you're going to prison and why young female prisoners need more support.


WARNING: This episode contains strong language, descriptions of violence, self harm, criminal acts, and  adult themes.


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Producer: Ailsa Rochester
Editor: Jo Meek
Sound Design: Ailsa Rochester

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