Patient.info brings 'Yorkshire Talks' back with its most open and emotional health conversations yet

Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Christine Talbot and Married at First Sight UK’s Matt Jameson, the series returns with a line-up of national treasures and Yorkshire voices who speak with striking candour about the moments that shaped their wellbeing. Working behind the scenes to help bring these conversations to life is something we’re incredibly proud of because hearing others talk openly about health can be genuinely transformative.

Real stories that matter

The season opens with Lisa Riley, whose three decades as Mandy Dingle have made her an Emmerdale icon. Her episode blends humour and heartbreak as she reflects on her extraordinary weight-loss journey and the loss of her mum Cath including the one song she still can’t listen to without tears. It’s a reminder of how grief, identity, and self-care are woven together in ways many people will recognise.

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Listeners will also hear from Dr Amir Khan, familiar to millions from Good Morning Britain and Lorraine. In one of his most candid interviews, he opens up about the family roots that shaped him, the “small white lie” that kickstarted his television career, and the cultural influences behind his approach to medicine. His story shows the human side of a doctor many viewers look to for guidance every day.

Another standout episode features Lindsey Burrow, wife of the late rugby legend Rob Burrow. Speaking just days before opening the new MND centre named in Rob’s honour, Lindsey shares the emotional reality of navigating his diagnosis, the strength of their partnership, and the moment she knew she needed to let him go. Her honesty offers comfort, perspective, and an important spotlight on the emotional side of caring for a loved one with a life-limiting condition.

Opening up about resilience and identity

Jono Lancaster brings an entirely different kind of courage to the series. Born with Treacher Collins' syndrome, he has spent much of his life navigating a world that didn’t always understand him. His episode charts his journey from avoiding mirrors as a child to becoming a globally recognised advocate for positivity and self-acceptance. His openness about confidence, identity, and mental wellbeing offers a powerful message for anyone who has ever felt different.

In another deeply personal conversation, Danny Malin known to millions from Rate My Takeaway talks with raw honesty about surviving two strokes and severe depression. He describes the moment he realised he needed to step back from the spotlight, rebuild his routine, and focus on the small, grounding habits that helped him find stability again. His story is a reminder that recovery is rarely linear, and that asking for help can be the strongest step a person takes.

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Honest, uplifting conversations about real health journeys - featuring Lisa Riley, Dr Amir Khan, Lindsey Burrow, Jono Lancaster and Danny Malin.

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