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Lang Lang

Lang Lang performs live, neo-natal nurse turned rugby player Zainab Alema, TikTok star Francis Bourgeois, comedian and author Iszi Lawrence and presenter George Webster's ITs.

Lang Lang joins Nikki Bedi and Danny Wallace. The internationally renowned pianist has sold millions of albums and performed around the world. He started playing the piano age three and to follow his dreams his family made significant sacrifices. Lang Lang talks about his path to success, and why he wants to encourage others to perform. You can watch Lang Lang on The Piano, Channel 4 and his Disney Book album is out now.

Until recently, Zainab Alema was working as a neonatal nurse. However, in 2021, she decided to follow her dream of becoming the first black Muslim woman to play rugby for England. Since then, she鈥檚 been committing to her life on the pitch whilst balancing the raising of three young children at the same time.

Francis Bourgeois aka The Train Guy began making videos on trainspotting in early 2021 and quickly became an internet sensation. Since then he has achieved cult status, and millions of followers, championing unadulterated joy and the importance of embracing your passions. You can read about his adventures in The Trainspotter's Notebook.

George Webster shares his Inheritance Tracks: I Feel by Teddy Thompson and Any Dream Will Do from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Iszi Lawrence is a comedian with a fascination for history, You can hear her on Radio 4鈥檚 Your Place or Mine alongside Shaun Keaveny, and she writes children鈥檚 historical adventures - the latest books are The Time Machine Next Door: Explorers and Milkshakes and The Time Machine Next Door: Scientists and Stripy Socks.

Producer Claire Bartleet

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1 hour, 27 minutes

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Sat 11 Mar 2023 09:00

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