“Some journeys aren’t straight lines — they circle back, years later, with more experience, perspective, and determination.

In this video, we follow Paul Drinkwater — a former professional in banking and leasing — as he returns to one of London’s most demanding challenges: The Knowledge of London.

Paul first attempted The Knowledge in his early 20s, balancing ambition with inexperience. Now, in his 50s, he’s back — wiser, more disciplined, and with a very different mindset.

So what’s it like to take on The Knowledge decades later? Has time made it harder… or has life experience made him better equipped than ever?

Let’s take a closer look at Paul’s journey — past, present, and what lies ahead on the long road to becoming a London taxi driver.”* Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC92MPgJX5sUON85DjKLrpA/join

🎙️ Knowledge Boy Chronicles – Episode: Stephen Shine In this episode of The Knowledge Boy Chronicles, we sit down with Stephen Shine, a man whose life story redefines resilience, service, and determination.

Stephen is currently studying The Knowledge, but his journey here has been anything but ordinary. A former bus driver, carer for children with special needs, and British Army veteran, Stephen served in Afghanistan driving a Challenger 2 tank, where he survived being hit by two IEDs. As a result of his service, he lost his leg and lives with PTSD.

Despite already working for Transport for London as a bus driver, Stephen was initially refused entry onto The Knowledge, with TFL stating that this decorated war hero was not a “fit and proper person” to drive a taxi.

With the support of the UCG (United Cabbies Group), that decision was challenged — and overturned.

Now, Stephen begins his journey toward earning the coveted Green Badge, adding it to a lifetime of hard-earned medals and achievements.

This is a conversation about:

Service and sacrifice

Fighting bureaucracy

Mental health and perseverance And what it truly means to never give up

📍 Tune in for an honest, moving, and inspirational episode.

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🎙️ Promo Text (YouTube Description / Social Post) This week on the podcast, Dean Warrington, founder of WizAnn Knowledge School, is joined by Paul Byron of HP Taxis for a wide-ranging and honest conversation with Connor Dill. We dive deep into Connor’s views on The Knowledge, unpack Ben Smith’s current journey through it, and talk openly about what it really takes to survive and succeed in the trade today. The conversation also turns to the recent Twitter controversy that’s had everyone talking — the heated spat over claims of earning £500 per day and what those numbers actually mean in the real world. No filters, no hype — just real opinions, real experience, and straight talk from people living it. 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know where you stand. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC92MPgJX5sUON85DjKLrpA/join