Paying it forward... with Doug Allan

Danni Menzies listens to Polar expert and award-winning wildlife cameraman Dog Allan sharing stories of heart-warming moments in icy climes in the new podcast from The Health Lottery.

Wim Hof has got nothing on Doug Allan, who has spent decades in sub-zero conditions to film and photograph wildlfe - and has a garage full of BAFTAs and Emmys to prove it...

Our host Danni Menzies sits down to chat with the veteran film-maker to chat about some highlights of his career, and times when Sir David Attenborough paid it forward for him...

Find it wherever you get your podcasts, and get ready to be inspired!

The Paying It Forward podcast is all about celebrating big and little wins, the happy consequences of attitudes and actions.

It's like the good that you do just by playing any of The Health Lottery's games.

No matter what you play, you're contributing to good causes operating locally all over Britain. It doesn't matter if you play The Big Win, All or Nothing, QuickWin or one of our Instant Win games, you're doing a little bit of good!

Please make sure you're playing within your limits and we'll all pay it forward together!

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