Truth Be Told with Zara McDermott

Zara McDermott

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led human-interest show focused on extraordinary experiences involving crime, trauma, abuse, addiction and personal transformation, featuring guests who share deeply personal first-hand stories. Suitable pitches include survivors, campaigners, former offenders turned reform or prevention experts, and specialists with compelling lived experience; booking is likely medium difficulty because the show requires an authentic, high-impact narrative and guests able to discuss sensitive subjects openly.

Metrics

Episodes: 12

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

southshorelondon@gmail.com

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Host

Zara McDermott - British television presenter and documentary maker known for presenting programs on social issues, relationships and public-interest topics.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:

Guests generally need a remarkable first-hand experience involving crime, abuse, addiction, survival or major personal transformation. Strong candidates also have credible advocacy, campaigning, professional expertise, published work or a clear recovery and prevention perspective.

Required Achievements:

Launching or leading advocacy campaigns, Publishing a book or major personal account, Building a substantial business after overcoming serious adversity, Advising governments, law enforcement or organisations, Contributing to public debate or legal reform

Recent Guest Discussions

Jason Frost - Drug Dealing, Prison, Gang Violence, Drug And Steroid Abuse, PTSD, Schizophrenia And Rebuilding A Life After Crime.

Sammy Woodhouse - Grooming, Child Sexual Exploitation, Coercion, Wrongful Criminalisation And Campaigning For Survivors.

Bekhal Mahmod - Honour-based Abuse, FGM, Attempted Murder, Family Violence, Survivor Testimony And Legal Reform.

Tony Sales - Organised Fraud, Financial Crime, Childhood Trauma, Criminal Rehabilitation And Fraud Prevention.

Recent Topics

True Crime, Abuse, Addiction, Trauma, Survival

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Truth Be Told with Zara McDermott

How A Harmless Friendship Led To Six Years Of Stalking

September 09, 2026

Support Resources:National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300Suzy Lamplugh Trust: suzylamplugh.orgAt 23, Hannah's life was derailed by an influx of stalking and cyber-harassment at the hands of a friend she had met through work. Over the following six years, Hannah was subjected to persistent anonymous messages, attempts at identity theft, threats and intimidation, physical post and phone-hacking. Now, she speaks on her experiences to help other stalking victims feel less alone, and raise aware...

From Common Cold To Quadruple Amputee: How I Got My Life Back

September 02, 2026

Support Resources:Samaritans -- 116 123 -- samaritans.org.ukDrinkline -- 0300 123 1110Adfam -- adfam.org.ukIn November 2013, after contracting what he thought was a common cold, Alex Lewis woke up unable to move. In the ICU, he was diagnosed with Strep A and told that he had a 1% chance of survival. Against all odds, Alex survived, at the cost of all four of his limbs and parts of his face.Today, he is a passionate advocate for disability tech and an extreme sportsman, working with universiti...

Former Gambling Addict: From £127k Jackpot To Homeless

August 26, 2026

Support Resources:Betknowmore UK (inc New Beginnings): betknowmoreuk.orgNational Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133GamCare: gamcare.org.ukOn a night out with friends at a casino in Southend, Lisa was dealt a ‘royal flush’ and won £127,000. Over the next 15-20 years, Lisa developed a severe addiction to gambling, losing an estimated total of £500,000 and ultimately becoming homeless with her two children. Today, Lisa is gamble-free and has set up her own peer support service for women gamblers w...

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