Podcast episode · 6 November 2025

"Bullying Made School A Living Hell" Megan Barton-Hanson, Nadiya Hussain & Calum Scott Open Up

In honour of Anti-Bullying Week, we sit down with Nadiya Hussain, Megan Barton-Hanson, and Calum Scott to discuss their personal experiences with bullying…

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24 min

In honour of Anti-Bullying Week, we sit down with Nadiya Hussain, Megan Barton-Hanson, and Calum Scott to discuss their personal experiences with bullying and the profound impact it’s had on their lives. From childhood trauma to online harassment, these three open up about the struggles they faced and how they found strength in their vulnerability.

We're Talking Bullying.

(00:00) Intro

(00:39) Nadiya's experience of bullying growing up

(07:54) Megan's experience of bullying at school

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(13:38) Calum's experience of coming out and the subsequent bullying

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