Podcast Episodes

Sujoy's Story

Season 2 Episode 4

Our series of revealing, inspiring interviews with Future Hope alumni continues with a success story to rival most; that told by Sujoy Roy.

If you've attended a Future Hope supporter event, chances ar…

Published on 8 hours ago

Sutrishna's Story

Season 2 Episode 3

In part three of our second series, we meet Sutrishna Mayra, a remarkable young woman with big hopes, bigger dreams and surely the brightest of futures!

Future Hope founder Tim Grandage introduces the…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tapash's Story

Season 2 Episode 2

As our series of extended interviews with Future Hope alumni continues, we leave Kolkata for another great city of the world... Paris, France!

It's here, in the 5th Arrondissement, we meet Tapash Chak…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mongal's Story

Season 2 Episode 1

Hopefully you've heard the first series of "Hope Within The Mango Trees"; our eight-part documentary which told the full, extraordinary story of Future Hope, the school for street and slum children i…

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago

Surprise!

Season 2

After the publication of "Hope Within the Mango Trees" in April 2024, many of you have become part of the Future Hope family; certainly a little more familiar with our remarkable story and ongoing wo…

Published on 6 months ago

Ep8: "The Man: Tim Uncle!"

Season 1 Episode 8

It's 1987.

Tim Grandage, a young up-and-comer of a banker, assigned to a branch in central Kolkata, befriends street kids who hang around outside his branch. 

They look after his car, fearing any dam…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Ep7: "Dreaming of an Education!"

Season 1 Episode 7

As we reveal more of the aspirations and achievements of Future Hope students, we take to the streets of Kolkata to gain a deeper understanding of their incredible journeys.

From the stations, to the…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Ep6: "Bumping Somebody Else!"

Season 1 Episode 6

With energy to burn and rules non-existent, street children in Kolkata are wild and free. “They’re used to getting bumped” says Tim, “but on the rugby ground, they can bump somebody else!” 

"Tim made …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Ep5: "Fantabulous Dedication!"

Season 1 Episode 5

“It’s fantabulous!” exclaims Dr Sarkur in the medical room at Future Hope, a tiny space off the main assembly hall.

He’s talking about the dedication of Erica Grandage, a trained nurse and first Futur…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Ep4: "The Sound of the Future!"

Season 1 Episode 4

For the first time, we’ve escaped the frenetic city centre of Kolkata and, in this episode, find ourselves immersed in the beautiful West Bengal countryside. 

Accompanied by a tranquill soundscape, we…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago