What's My Age Again?

• Denise Lewis. The Dame is a winner but will she win gold in her biological age test?

  Dame Denise Lewis is 52 but feels much younger and says if her biological age is any higher than 38 - she’ll sprint out of the studio in a strop. She’s an Olympic Gold winner, a mum of 4 and now heads up UK Athletics which promotes young talent looking to represent the country. She’s a high achieving woman, at home and and at work but says, over the years, she’s learnt when and how to ask for help. For anyone juggling family, friends and work, it’s an inspiring listen and Denise tells an incredible story about turning fifty and how nothing was going to stop her from partying that day. Dr Nichola Conlon deep dives into the menopause and explains how the body changes during that time and the dramatic impact it can have on your biological age. Dame Denise Lewis’ book Adaptability Seven Lessons to Thrive in a World of Competing Demands is available now.

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• Alastair Campbell – the results are in. Will he accept his 'real' age or call for a recount??

  Alastair Campbell co-hosts the UK’s most successful podcast, The Rest is Politics and a huge percentage of the audience is under thirty. He tells Katherine why he thinks he still appeals to the young. He’s 68 but he’s hoping his biological age will be 21. If it’s not, he’s calling for a recount or an overhaul of the system! His kids keep him feeling young, but Alastair says it can be challenging being the oldest man in the audience when he’s watching his comedian daughter Grace perform her often explicit set. He lives a healthy life now but will colitis, stress and past struggles with depression and alcoholism have impacted on his biological age? Dr Nichola Conlon gives her verdict on Alastair’s result and applauds his commitment to cold water swimming. She explains what happens to the body when you plunge in cold water, and how long you need to be in cold water per week to get the health benefits. If you want an explainer on how UK politics work, the books Why Politics Matter and Alastair Campbell Talks Politics are available now Alastair Campbell recorded this before he turned 68. Lead producer– Henrietta HarrisonSocial media - Cassidy Rebelo Video Producer – Elena CottonVideo Producer– David MayArtwork – Ben Watkins Video Editor - Paul Collins-Reddin Head of Video – Edie JefferysSound Designer – Dominic DelargyExecutive Producer – Mick CoyleChief CreatIve Officer – Lucie Cave

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• Jedward: Their DNA is the same - but do the world's most famous twins share a biological age?

  John and Edward Grimes burst on to the scene in 2009 as a phenomenon on X-Factor, and have been a mainstay on the showbiz scene ever since.TV, movies, Eurovision: no one can escape this Irish duo's j-epic brand of entertainment.But what impact has more than 15 years of fame had on the boys as they became men?Their care-free, feel-good attitude is synonymous with the Jedward brand, but losing their mum at an early age, and playing the fame-game has had its own impact behind the scenes.Now 33, they've given Katherine Ryan a few drops of their blood to get it tested, so she can find out their biological age.As twins, their DNA is an exact match, so our resident scientist Dr Nichola Conlon explains how slight variations in diet and mindset could be a reason why their biological ages might differ... And will the boys get competitive when the results are incoming? You bet! Lead producer– Mick CoyleSocial media - Cassidy RebeloVideo Producer – Elena CottonVideo Producer– David MayArtwork – Ben Watkins Video Editor - Paul Collins-Reddin Head of Video – Edie JefferysSound Designer – Dominic DelargyExecutive Producer – Henrietta HarrisonChief CreatIve Officer – Lucie Cave

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• Katie Price – Katie is 47 but how old is her body? Will surgery and a life of trauma have affected her biological age?

  Katie Price says she’s in a better place than she’s ever been and at the age of 47 is finally fully in control of how she lives her life. She’s been in the public eye since she was 18 years old and with sexual assault, 3 kidnap attempts and a hijack at gun point in South Africa she’s had way more than her fair share of trauma. In this hugely open and emotional interview, she talks to Katherine about her breakdown and the therapy she’s done over the years to deal with the drama she’s constantly lived with. But will the trauma have impacted on her biological age? Katie talks about her exes, Katherine and Katie bond over the bad men choices they’ve made over the years and Katie admits it’s left her with trust issues. Katie talks lovingly, as always, about her 5 children and her adorable Harvey. She says the door is always open to Dwight Yorke even though he’s never played a part in his son’s life. Katie is charming and relatable as ever. She says age doesn’t bother her but admits she’s addicted to changing her body through surgery and wants to have another kid. Dr Nichola Conlon explains the test to Katie and explains how trauma changes your hormones and impacts on your biological age. Katie tells Nichola about her diet and Nichola explains where there’s room for improvement and the supplements she could start taking. Katie is in perimenopause and Nichola talks about how that can also impact on your biological age. Katie talks about sexual assault, trauma and abuse in this episode which some listeners and viewers might find upsetting. You can find support organisations here: www.hubofhope.co.uk i Katie recorded this interview before her birthday in May when she was 46. Lead producer– Henrietta HarrisonSocial media - Cassidy Rebelo Video Producer – Elena CottonVideo Producer– David MayArtwork – Ben Watkins Video Editor - Paul Collins-Reddin Head of Video – Edie JefferysSound Designer – James StoddChief CreatIve Officer – Lucie Cave

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• Dame Sheila Hancock – In her nineties but refusing to be defined by her age.

  Sheila Hancock tells Katherine that since turning ninety she’s been treated differently and says you have to battle against the limitations that society puts on you as you age. Born in 1933, Sheila has been on our stage and screen for 70 years but in latter years has been best known for her writing. She says the global political atmosphere now is reminiscent of the years before World War Two and her and her contemporaries are alarmed. But she says, with great troubles can cone great change.She still misses her late husband John Thaw, who died 25 years ago, but says her curiosity and grandchildren keep her young. She admits she has on occasion used the power of her title, Dame, to get tables in restaurants and get her own way!Dr Nichola Conlon and Sheila discuss how loneliness and isolation can impact on your biological age and Nichola talks about the difference between your life span and health span. Nichola applauds Sheila, who has just joined a gym and says, you are never too old to exercise and build muscle.This interview was recorded before VE day.Lead producer– Henrietta HarrisonSocial media - Cassidy Rebelo Video Producer – Elena CottonVideo Producer– David MayArtwork – Ben Watkins Video Editor - Paul Collins-Reddin Head of Video – Edie JefferysSound Designer – Dominic DelargyChief CreatIve Officer – Lucie Cave

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