Terry Stone Connection

Brian Harvey was one of the biggest pop stars in the country. Sold-out arenas, chart-topping hits, screaming fans and global fame. Then, almost overnight, it all disappeared.In this episode of The Terry Stone Connection, we take a deep dive into the rise and fall of East 17 front man Brian Harvey. From boyhood stardom and 90s pop domination to public controversies, industry fallout and deeply personal struggles, this is a career that spiralled in front of the world.We explore the extreme highs of fame, the pressure of sudden success, and the moments where everything began to unravel. From infamous interviews and headline-making incidents to the tragic events that followed, this video examines how quickly public favour can turn and how unforgiving the music industry can be once you fall out of line.Was Brian Harvey responsible for his own downfall? Or was he chewed up and discarded by the system, let down by bandmates and an industry that offered no safety net?Now living far from the spotlight, lonely, lost and broke, Brian’s story raises uncomfortable questions about fame, mental health and what happens to child stars when the music stops.Listen to the full breakdown and decide for yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winning the lottery is supposed to be the ultimate dream. Unlimited money, total freedom, a life without worry. But for many, it became the beginning of a nightmare.In this episode of The Terry Stone Connection, we take a deep dive into what really happens after the win, when the cameras fade, the headlines dry up and reality sets in. This is the dark truth behind life changing money.We break down the real life stories of lottery winners including Lee Ryan, Michael Carroll, Callie Rogers, Ryan Magee, Martyn & Kay Tott, Rachel Kennedy, Margaret Loughrey, and Adrian & Gillian Bayford, exploring the extreme highs, the reckless spending, the pressure from friends and family, and the devastating lows that followed.From overnight fame and excess to addiction, isolation, broken relationships and financial ruin, these stories expose how fast everything can spiral when money arrives without warning or protection.Were they unlucky, unprepared, or simply human? Does winning the lottery actually make life better, or does it amplify everything that was already there?Listen to the full deep dive and tell us what you think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlier has NEVER done a podcast before and what followed was anything but ordinary.In this episode of The Terry Stone Connection, we sit down with Charlie Doherty, a woman whose life story sounds more like a film script than reality.Raised by nuns, Charlie’s early years were a world away from the chaos that would follow. From tearing up Ibiza to landing a place on one of the UK’s biggest reality TV shows, her journey is packed with wild turns, unexpected moments and stories you won’t hear anywhere else.This is Charlie as you’ve never seen or heard her before. Honest, funny and completely unfiltered. She opens up about the highs that came with fame, the lows that followed, and the reality of navigating life when the cameras stop rolling.There are laughs, there are moments of reflection, and there are stories that will catch you off guard.No PR spin. No rehearsed answers. Just real conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One night. One death. And a question that still refuses to go away.In 2001, Stuart Lubbock was found dead in the swimming pool of Michael Barrymore’s Essex home. What followed was one of the most controversial, divisive and damaging scandals in British entertainment history.In this episode of The Terry Stone Connection, we take a deep dive into the Barrymore and Lubbock case. We revisit the night itself, examine the original investigation, and explore the evidence that was known then and what has emerged since.This isn’t about headlines or tabloid narratives. It’s about laying out the facts, the unanswered questions, and the contradictions that continue to fuel debate more than two decades later.Was Michael Barrymore more involved than he ever admitted?Was his career destroyed by association and suspicion alone?Or is there a truth that still hasn’t fully come to light?We break down the timeline, the witness accounts, the forensic findings, and the turning points that shaped public opinion. Then we hand it over to you.Did he do it?Did the system fail?Or was an innocent man never able to escape the shadow of that night? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I’m diving headfirst into one of the most controversial figures Britain has ever produced… Charles Bronson.From his early days on the streets, to a life defined by violence, defiance, and decades behind bars, this is the full story of how Bronson became known as Britain’s most famous prisoner. The fights. The punishments. The endless time in solitary. The reputation that followed him into every prison he entered.But here’s the real question, was it fair?In this video, I lay out the facts. No glorifying. No excuses. Just the reality of Bronson’s life of crime and imprisonment, step by step. And once you’ve heard the whole story, I want to know what you think.Was Bronson a product of the system? Did the system create the monster it couldn’t control? Or did he make every choice that led him there?Watch the full breakdown, then get involved in the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.