This Time Next Year

Davina McCall meets a former soldier who wants to represent his country in the sporting arena, hoping to compete on behalf of the nation. She also meets a man who hopes his days in a wheelchair are numbered, looking forward to a future without it.

The programme, fronted by Davina McCall, follows a format in which she spends time with ordinary people whose lives are marked by distinctive ambitions and challenges. In this particular episode she sits down with two individuals whose personal journeys are at the centre of the story. The first person she meets is a former soldier who is now focused on earning the chance to compete for his nation in the world of sport. His aim is to translate the discipline and dedication he developed in the armed forces into a role that sees him representing his country on the sporting stage. The second individual is a man who, after spending a significant period in a wheelchair, is hopeful that his reliance on it will soon come to an end, signalling a possible shift in his daily circumstances. Both narratives are presented side by side, offering viewers a glimpse into the motivations that drive each man forward. Davina’s conversations with them provide insight into how they view their respective goals and the steps they are taking to achieve them, while the episode as a whole captures a snapshot of perseverance and aspiration within everyday life.