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Soul Stew with Paul Gray
The Nancy Stevens Lifestyle Show 54 | Reinvention, resilience and a little Regency-era romance
The Nancy Stevens Lifestyle Show
Sunday, 1 March 2026 - 20 minutes
Nancy reflects on 38 years of life in the UK, arriving with £120, a suitcase and big dreams, and shares the honest highs and lows of building a life from scratch — from homesickness and tough early jobs to finding independence, confidence and a sense of belonging. It’s a story of courage, graft and refusing to stay stuck in the past.
There’s a reality check too: pensions. Nancy opens up about the complicated, frustrating process of tracing decades of work history and urges younger listeners not to ignore future planning, even if it feels dull now. Real talk, no sugar-coating.
On the culture side, she’s completely obsessed with Bridgerton — the costumes, the longing glances, the drama, the wigs — calling it a visual feast and a celebration of powerful women. She’s also hooked on the Irish version of The Traitors for its ruthless gameplay, while feeling a bit over Emily in Paris, which she says has lost its spark.
Nancy reviews Someone Like Me by Penny Lancaster, praising its honesty about bullying, menopause, mental health and life in the public eye with Rod Stewart, and the message that growth doesn’t come with an age limit.
Plus: wardrobe edits, colour analysis and why bright “spring” colours shouldn’t be saved for holidays — wear the joy now.
It’s about second acts, self-belief, looking after future you, and always dressing like the main character.
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Soul Stew with Paul Gray10:00pm - Midnight
Paul Gray has the best soul, reggae and motown music on a Sunday night
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