PRESS ARTICLES
Here you'll find an array of press articles we've featured in.
We always enjoy speaking to journalists and members of the media to highlight our cause.
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'What are you going to do about our broken NHS?': Rottweiler Jeremy Paxman returns to political fray for first time after revealing Parkinson's battle to grill Wes Streeting on plans for care
Thursday, 20th June 2024.
He once struck terror into the hearts of politicians with his incisive — and relentless — interviewing techniques.
But Jeremy Paxman, who famously asked then-Home Secretary Michael Howard the same question 12 times during an appearance on Newsnight, cut a slightly softer figure during his return to broadcasting yesterday.
‘Parkinson’s makes you wish you were never born’, says Jeremy Paxman
Saturday April 13 2024. Telegraph Reporters, The Telegraph
Jeremy Paxman has said Parkinson’s disease “makes you wish you hadn’t been born”, as he called for better treatment of sufferers of the disease.
The former University Challenge and Newsnight presenter made the comments as he delivered a list of recommendations about the condition to Downing Street.
‘Everybody is infected by the cult of secrecy because that’s the way we’ve always done it’
Thursday February 29 2024. Catherine Baksi, The Times
Courts should be as open as a Charles Dickens novel, argues the
retired family division judge and top podcaster — otherwise nobody cares. Catherine Baksi meets him
Why I’ve given up driving (…and it’s not a new year’s resolution)
Monday, 1st January 2024. Mark Mardell, The Independent
When former BBC correspondent Mark Mardell was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he underwent tests to ensure he was not a greater risk behind the wheel. He was declared ‘not unsafe’, but felt compelled to make a painful – and life-changing – decision
Mark Mardell: “I’ve always tried to be open and honest – it’s what makes me a journalist”
Thursday, 9th March 2023. Sophie Parrott, Parkinson's Life
Mark Mardell has enjoyed a successful and varied career in journalism – from working as the BBC’s political correspondent to presenting the news and current affairs programme ‘The World This Weekend’. In 2022, he revealed his Parkinson’s diagnosis on a podcast. The journalist and presenter sheds light on his career – and highlights why open conversations about the condition are key
‘Esio Trot’ Writer Paul Mayhew-Archer Pens Parkinson’s Drama ‘But When We Dance’ For BBC One
Monday, 2nd December 2019. Peter White, Deadline
Paul Mayhew-Archer, who co-wrote Dustin Hoffman and Judi Dench Roald Dahl adaptation Esio Trot with Richard Curtis, has penned a feature-length Parkinson’s drama for BBC One.