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From the Top
David Lammy MP speaking in the House of Commons
From the Top profiles people at the top of their profession.

Gareth Davies – Doctor
This emergency doctor takes us on a harrowing journey inside a rescue helicopter and fast response ambulance to show what it takes to bring emergency medical care to shootings, stabbings and accidents from the roadside to A&E.

Nicky Clarke – Hairdesser
Celebrity hairdresser Nicky transforms our opinions of hairstyling as an unstable, poorly paid job to a creative, steady and lucrative profession.

Emma Brockes – Journalist
Emma gives us a deadline to understand the ins and outs of the many forms of journalism, from tabloid to television. Emma finds the angle and makes it a front-page story.

Ruby Hammer – Make-Up Artist
A make-up artist and businesswoman tells her life story in Bollywood-style from her days as a dreamy little Bengali girl dabbling with make up to co-founder of her own cosmetics line.

David Lammy – Politician
David debates how to get off the inner city streets and into the House of Commons in Westminster. From choirboy to Member of Parliament by the age of 27.

Rosie Arnold – Advertising Creative
Rosie sells us the idea that working in advertising will give you money, satisfaction and the chance to change the way we see the world.

The series is designed to motivate, inspire and help encourage young people to strive for top professions.


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