What About You?

Between 1999 and 2015, over 900 sub postmasters and mistresses across the UK and Ireland were wrongly accused by the Post Office of theft, false accounting and fraud due to an error in the Post Office Horizon software. Maureen McKelvey was a sub postmistress in Clanabogan and was among those affected and was forced to close her business after the false allegations. Here, Maureen shares her story of the detrimental effect this accusation had on her health physically and mentally and on her reputation.

Between 1999 and 2015, over 900 sub postmasters and mistresses across the UK and Ireland were wrongly accused by the Post Office of theft, false accounting and fraud due to an error in the Post Office Horizon software. Maureen McKelvey was a sub postmistress in Clanabogan and was among those affected and was forced to close her business after the false allegations. Here, Maureen shares her story of the detrimental effect this accusation had on her health physically and mentally and on her reputation.

Between 1999 and 2015, over 900 sub postmasters and mistresses across the UK and Ireland were wrongly accused by the Post Office of theft, false accounting and fraud due to an error in the Post Office Horizon software. Maureen McKelvey was a sub postmistress in Clanabogan and was among those affected and was forced to close her business after the false allegations. Here, Maureen shares her story of the detrimental effect this accusation had on her health physically and mentally and on her reputation.

Gerry Kelly was one of four young Derry men wrongfully charged with the murder of a British Soldier in 1979. These men, known as the ‘Derry Four’ fled to the Republic of Ireland and were on the run for 20 years, returning to Northern Ireland in 1998 for their acquittal. In these four episodes, Gerry shares the enormous impact this incredible miscarriage of justice had on him and his family.

Gerry Kelly was one of four young Derry men wrongfully charged with the murder of a British Soldier in 1979. These men, known as the ‘Derry Four’ fled to the Republic of Ireland and were on the run for 20 years, returning to Northern Ireland in 1998 for their acquittal. In these four episodes, Gerry shares the enormous impact this incredible miscarriage of justice had on him and his family.

Gerry Kelly was one of four young Derry men wrongfully charged with the murder of a British Soldier in 1979. These men, known as the ‘Derry Four’ fled to the Republic of Ireland and were on the run for 20 years, returning to Northern Ireland in 1998 for their acquittal. In these four episodes, Gerry shares the enormous impact this incredible miscarriage of justice had on him and his family.

Gerry Kelly was one of four young Derry men wrongfully charged with the murder of a British Soldier in 1979. These men, known as the ‘Derry Four’ fled to the Republic of Ireland and were on the run for 20 years, returning to Northern Ireland in 1998 for their acquittal. In these four episodes, Gerry shares the enormous impact this incredible miscarriage of justice had on him and his family.

Welcome to the third season of 'What About You?' This season, our host Richard Moore interviews individuals who have been accused and convicted of crimes they did not commit. Given the detail, each of these individual stories will be told over multiple episodes. Sunny Jacobs Story - Part 1 In 1976 Sunny Jacobs, with her partner Jesse Tafero was arrested and sentenced to death in America for the murder of two police officers – a crime they did not commit. After 17 years on death row, five of which were in solitary confinement, Sunny was proven innocent and released. Unfortunately, justice didn’t arrive on time for her partner Jesse, who was executed by electric chair after spending 15 years behind bars. Over the next six episodes, Sunny shares her shocking, breathtaking, sad and inspiring story. If you have a story you think would suit this theme, or would like to reach out to our host - email richard@whataboutyou.co.uk

Sunny Jacobs Story - Part 2 In 1976 Sunny Jacobs, with her partner Jesse Tafero was arrested and sentenced to death in America for the murder of two police officers – a crime they did not commit. After 17 years on death row, five of which were in solitary confinement, Sunny was proven innocent and released. Unfortunately, justice didn’t arrive on time for her partner Jesse, who was executed by electric chair after spending 15 years behind bars. Over the next six episodes, Sunny shares her shocking, breathtaking, sad and inspiring story. If you have a story you think would suit this theme, or would like to reach out to our host - email richard@whataboutyou.co.uk

Sunny Jacobs Story - Part 3 In 1976 Sunny Jacobs, with her partner Jesse Tafero was arrested and sentenced to death in America for the murder of two police officers – a crime they did not commit. After 17 years on death row, five of which were in solitary confinement, Sunny was proven innocent and released. Unfortunately, justice didn’t arrive on time for her partner Jesse, who was executed by electric chair after spending 15 years behind bars. Over the next six episodes, Sunny shares her shocking, breathtaking, sad and inspiring story. If you have a story you think would suit this theme, or would like to reach out to our host - email richard@whataboutyou.co.uk

Sunny Jacobs Story - Part 4 In 1976 Sunny Jacobs, with her partner Jesse Tafero was arrested and sentenced to death in America for the murder of two police officers – a crime they did not commit. After 17 years on death row, five of which were in solitary confinement, Sunny was proven innocent and released. Unfortunately, justice didn’t arrive on time for her partner Jesse, who was executed by electric chair after spending 15 years behind bars. Over the next six episodes, Sunny shares her shocking, breathtaking, sad and inspiring story. If you have a story you think would suit this theme, or would like to reach out to our host - email richard@whataboutyou.co.uk

Sunny Jacobs Story - Part 5 In 1976 Sunny Jacobs, with her partner Jesse Tafero was arrested and sentenced to death in America for the murder of two police officers – a crime they did not commit. After 17 years on death row, five of which were in solitary confinement, Sunny was proven innocent and released. Unfortunately, justice didn’t arrive on time for her partner Jesse, who was executed by electric chair after spending 15 years behind bars. Over the next six episodes, Sunny shares her shocking, breathtaking, sad and inspiring story. If you have a story you think would suit this theme, or would like to reach out to our host - email richard@whataboutyou.co.uk

Sunny Jacobs Story - Part 6 In 1976 Sunny Jacobs, with her partner Jesse Tafero was arrested and sentenced to death in America for the murder of two police officers – a crime they did not commit. After 17 years on death row, five of which were in solitary confinement, Sunny was proven innocent and released. Unfortunately, justice didn’t arrive on time for her partner Jesse, who was executed by electric chair after spending 15 years behind bars. Over the next six episodes, Sunny shares her shocking, breathtaking, sad and inspiring story. If you have a story you think would suit this theme, or would like to reach out to our host - email richard@whataboutyou.co.uk

BBC comedy star, DJ and member of the award winning Folk band ‘The Young’uns’ - David Eagle shares his inspiring story about life as a blind comedian, how he finds humour in his disability and has conquered the folk music world. An inspirational and captivating life story.

How does a North Belfast man become a yo-yo champion in his teens, overcome two mini strokes and is now a well known stand-up comedian in Northern Ireland. In this episode, 42 year old Terry McHugh joins our host Richard Moore and shares his incredible and unique story through humour.

Belfast man Roy Walker is a stand-up comedian best known for his 15 year stint as presenter of the popular TV show ‘Catch Phrase.’ In this podcast he talks about growing up in Belfast, his job as a ‘Catch Boy’ in the Shipyard to becoming one of the UK and Ireland’s most loved comedians, spending almost 50 years at the top.

Derry Girl Diona Doherty is an actress, writer and stand-up comedian. Diona has appeared regularly in programmes such as 'The Blame Game', 'Give My Head Peace' and 'A Perforated Ulster'. She also starred in the series 'Derry Girls'. In 2021 she was in the Northern Ireland final of the BBC’s 'New comedy' Award. In this podcast Diona shares her journey from being a young girl wanting to study law to becoming one of Northern Ireland’s top actresses and comedians.

In 2020 Serena Terry, AKA Mammy Banter, took the social media world by storm. From a working mother to becoming a Comedian, Author, Actress, Presenter and Public Speaker, Mammy Banter kept us entertained thanks to her relatable and hilarious viral videos. In this episode, Serena opens up about her life's journey and the experience of becoming a social media phenomenon.

Nuala Mc Keever is an actress, writer and comedian from Belfast. She became a household name playing the role of 'Emer' in the BBC comedy TV series, 'Give My Head Peace' and went on to write and produce her own sketch show 'Mc Keever' which aired on UTV. A wonderful episode filled with honesty and humour.

Tim Mc Garry is an Irish comedian, well known for his role as ‘Da’ in ‘Give My Head Peace’, the comedy which he co-wrote and as one of the infamous ‘Hole in the Wall Gang’. In this episode Tim talks of growing up in Belfast through the troubles and how he went from being a lawyer to one of Northern Ireland’s most loved comedians.