June Sarpong: "To someone, you are the most important person on this planet." cover art

June Sarpong: "To someone, you are the most important person on this planet."

June Sarpong: "To someone, you are the most important person on this planet."

Listen for free

View show details

About this listen

In this episode of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats to TV presenter and author June Sarpong. June talks to Lulu about the big turning points in her life - fleeing Ghana when she was only four years old; being in a serious car accident at the age of 14; getting a job presenting for MTV; and losing her brother ten years ago. She talks about what it was like to interview Bill Clinton; why she felt she had to leave the UK to move to America; the impact she felt she had working at the BBC as Global Director of Creative Diversity; and how she has learnt ways to 'fit in.' You can get June's new book 'Calling Una Marson' here (Waterstones). Follow on Instagram: @thelulupodcast Follow on TikTok: @thelulupodcast CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses suicide. If this has affected you or anyone you know, you can speak to Samaritans free from any phone - call: 116-123. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What listeners say about June Sarpong: "To someone, you are the most important person on this planet."

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.