Andrea McLean on Shameless
oin Sunday Times bestselling author and beloved television presenter Andrea McLean as she presents Shameless, a raw and unflinchingly honest account of financial ruin, failed relationships, and finding the courage to keep going through life's most devastating moments.
In 2020 Andrea McLean left her role as the longest-serving host on the award-winning Loose Women to take a risk on a new venture but all didn't go to plan. She soon learnt that failure happens to the best of us—and when it arrives, shame won't be far behind.
Tracing the collapse of her business, Andrea will confess the failures that once filled her with stomach-clenching shame and the lessons they have taught her about finding the resilience to get up again. She will talk openly about the problems she encountered when trying to launch the business she left her ITV job to pursue—a company she invested everything into—and will speak honestly about the aftermath of that; the resulting strain on her relationships, moving out of her home, selling her belongings to pay rent, bailiffs turning up at the door and sinking into debt.
Join us for an evening exploring the universal experience of shame, what happens when public failure meets private devastation, how to break free from the weight of "getting it wrong," and why sharing our struggles—even as we're still navigating them—can help us all feel less alone.
"This brilliant book is your treasure map to finding your way out of any shame, embarrassment and pain you feel about 'getting it wrong'." Donna Ashworth, poet and author of Wild Hope
The ‘stream and book’ package includes a unique ticket for the stream, and a copy of Shameless (RRP £16.99) deliverable to any UK address.
The event will initially be broadcast on 10 June at 6.30pm UK time. It will be available to view up to two weeks after the event has ended and can be accessed Worldwide. If you live in a time zone that does not suit the initial broadcast time you can watch it at any point after the initial showing for two weeks.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
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