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Begin Again with Davina McCall

Begin Again Moments: Letters of Gratitude

14 Jun 2026

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Who is Floella Benjamin and what impact has she had on Andi Oliver?

0.031 - 17.397 Andi Oliver

Who would you say was, like, one of your most positive influences? Like, can you name me a few positive influences? Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, James Baldwin. British. British. Floella Benjamin. OK, I'm going to stop you there. Right, OK. Because we've got something for you.

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20.702 - 21.182 Floella Benjamin

It's for you.

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22.685 - 27.692 Andi Oliver

Feel free to read it out loud to us. Oh, so really you're going to read... Yes, yes.

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30.035 - 55.992 Floella Benjamin

Oh, it's from Fluella? Yeah. Oh, stop it. She's always making me cry. God, Davina, sorry. Dearest darling Andy, you were one of my special play school babies that I'm so proud of. Yes, I watch it with enormous pride and admiration as you continue to flourish and spread your infectious, unique personality across the nation.

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59.836 - 83.649 Floella Benjamin

creating joy and happiness everywhere you go, inspiring others to discover their full potential by being an intrepid, unstoppable, stylish role model. You have your own special way of connecting and creating excitement and laying the path of enlightenment which others can follow. I love you for that and for making a difference by changing attitudes and perceptions. Yes.

83.669 - 97.641 Floella Benjamin

Here's looking at you, my darling, rising higher and higher through the round window, sending virtual hugs full of love, joy, and happiness, Fluella, your placeful auntie. Why are you trying to kill me? But how lovely is that?

97.661 - 127.421 Andi Oliver

Oh, my God. Isn't that amazing? And do you know what? She was like... Can I say something? In five years' time, you'll be writing a letter for someone like that who will say that you were her role model. Honestly, that's the joy of life and being such a positive... Because without Floella, there would be no me. I've partnered with DoHealth for this episode, and I want to tell you why.

127.441 - 152.145 Andi Oliver

46% of DoHealth members showed signs of hidden cardiovascular risk after doing their blood test. 46%. And do you know what? They had absolutely no idea. No symptoms, no big dramatic warning. And look, I get why people put this stuff off, because results can feel really scary. You know, you think, what if I find out something I can't unknow?

152.125 - 164.541 Andi Oliver

But finding things early can change everything, and that's what's great about what Dr. Orongan has done with DoHealth. This app gives you something clear enough to question, understand, and then act on.

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