DJ Fat Tony

Written By Ellie Davis
 


Season Two kicks off with Gok Wan joining Scott to talk to DJ Fat Tony. The conversation runs through three songs from the recovery playlist in his new book, Recover Me. Tony speaks frankly about childhood abuse, addiction and losing friends to the AIDS crisis. There are also stories from the Lyceum, the Palladium and the Limelight, and he explains why music never let him down.

This episode includes discussion of childhood sexual abuse and addiction.

If you've been affected by anything in this episode

  • Samaritans, any time, about anything: 116 123

  • NAPAC, support for adults abused in childhood: 0808 801 0331

  • SurvivorsUK, support for male survivors of sexual abuse: survivorsuk.org

  • Terrence Higgins Trust (THT Direct), HIV support and advice: 0808 802 1221

  • Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 917 7650

  • Narcotics Anonymous: 0300 999 1212

  • FRANK, drug information and advice: 0300 123 6600

 
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