Sisters of Defiance

Zandra Rhodes: Before You Go Out, Put Your Makeup On

Dame Zandra Rhodes is one of Britain’s most iconic designers, who has shaped the worlds of fashion, art and culture for more than six decades. In this week's episode, An

Davina McCall: Accepting Death Was An Amazing Gift

Davina McCall has spent decades in the nation's living rooms. From Big Brother to becoming one of Britain's most trusted voices on menopause and women's health, she's bui

Rose Ayling-Ellis: I’m Not Broken, The World Isn’t Built Right

Rose Ayling-Ellis has become one of the most influential voices for disability and inclusion in Britain. After rising to fame playing Frankie Lewis in EastEnders–the soap

Paris Paloma: Patriarchy Is The Crack Running Through Our Lives

Paris Paloma has cemented herself as one of the most exciting new voices in music. Her breakout hit Labour became a global feminist anthem, giving millions of women a lan

Anoushka Shankar: People Called Me A Traitor

Anoushka Shankar is one of the most celebrated musicians of her generation. Born into musical royalty as the daughter of legendary sitar player Ravi Shankar, she has spen

Clare Waight Keller: You Live One Life, Live It For Yourself

Clare Waight Keller has spent her career at the very top of fashion. From starting out at Calvin Klein in the 90s and working alongside Tom Ford at Gucci, to leading Chlo

Beverley Knight: I Always Bet On Myself

Singer, songwriter, and performer Beverley Knight is one of Britain's most celebrated artists and a woman who has spent her career breaking boundaries on her own terms.

Fatiha El-Ghorri: I’m Self-Made, Nobody Gave Me Sh*t

Fatiha El-Ghorri has taken the British comedy scene by storm over the past few years. Her wit, candour and fierce sense of self have made her one of the most distinctive

Gisèle Pelicot: I Don’t Want To Be Destroyed By Hate

Gisèle Pelicot has emerged as one of the most influential feminist voices of current times. Her extraordinary courage has sparked conversations around the world about jus

Emma Grede: Other People’s Opinions Are Not My Business

Emma Grede has built some of the most influential brands of the modern era, but behind the businesses and boardroom is a woman who has never been afraid to question who g

Meera Syal: The Thing That Made Me Lonely IS My Superpower

Dame Meera Syal has graced our screens, bookshelves, and stages for decades - but behind the wit, brilliance, and groundbreaking work is a woman who has spent her life qu

Introducing Sisters of Defiance, with Anita Rani

What happens when women stop playing safe? In Sisters of Defiance nourished by Ancient + Brave, Anita Rani sits down with extraordinary women who have challenged expectat