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Shooting Star Unwrapped

Shooting Star Unwrapped

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Welcome to Shooting Star Unwrapped, the official podcast from Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, hosted by Executive Vice-President Karen Sugarman MBE.


Over a cup of tea, Karen sits down with some of the charity’s best-known Vice-Presidents, Patrons and celebrity supporters for heartfelt, honest and inspiring conversations about their remarkable lives and careers, as well as their personal connection to Shooting Star. Expect laughter, fond memories and stories you may not hear anywhere else.

And there’s another reason to listen. Each guest donates an exclusive, often money-can’t-buy item to our Virtual Charity Shop, giving you the chance to bid on something truly special. Every penny raised helps Shooting Star continue to provide vital care and support for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families.

Whether you’ve supported Shooting Star for years or are discovering us for the first time, subscribe and join us for Shooting Star Unwrapped.


Series one sponsored by Jet2 Holidays.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Brenda Blethyn

    Brenda Blethyn
    Sep 28 2026

    In this episode of Shooting Star Unwrapped, host Karen Sugarman MBE is joined by acclaimed actress Brenda Blethyn OBE - best known for her iconic role as DCI Vera Stanhope in ITV's Vera. Brenda brings along her beloved cockapoo Jack and a homemade fruitcake as her treat of choice.


    The conversation spans Brenda's remarkable five-decade career: growing up in post-war Ramsgate, working alongside Sir Michael Caine on Little Voice, and Nicolas Cage announcing her name as Best Actress winner at the worst possible time.

    The episode also features an interview with Alison, whose son Dylan-James was supported by Shooting Star Children's Hospices.

    Brenda also donates a signed copy of her memoir (from Ramsgate to Hollywood) to our virtual charity shop.

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    26 min
  • Michael Ball

    Michael Ball
    Sep 14 2026

    Michael's donation to the Virtual charity shop: 6 VIP Palladium Tickets (closes 29th September)


    For episode two, Karen Sugarman MBE sits down with Michael Ball OBE - singer, presenter, actor and proud Vice-President of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. The conversation is relaxed, funny and full of stories from Michael’s remarkable career, spanning everything from Les Misérables, duetting with Tony Hadley to Radio 2. They also chat about friendship, and the importance of giving back. From giant chocolate buttons and loyal fans to memorable fundraising moments, Michael reflects on the experiences that have shaped his life, and on his long association with Shooting Star.

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    47 min
  • Dame Joan Collins

    Dame Joan Collins
    Sep 14 2026

    Dame Joan's donation to the Virtual charity shop: Valentino Clutch Bag


    Episode one is the iconic Dame Joan Collins DBE, a proud Vice-President of Shooting Star for over two decades. In this exclusive first episode, Karen Sugarman MBE sits down with her long-time friend to reflect on Dame Joan's extraordinary career in showbusiness, from Dynasty's famously talked-about pool scene to being appointed a Dame, as well as the importance of family, friendship, and her lasting commitment to the charity and the bonds she has built with the children and families it supports.

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    33 min
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