Lord John Bird, founder of ‘The Big Issue’ Magazine, describes how he overcame poverty, crime and homelessness to become a member of the House of Lords.    Can early trauma shape future success? Times’ columnists, Rachel Sylvester and Alice Thomson interview notable people about the challenges they faced in their lives. What impact did these have on their lives, on their identities and on their careers? In this frank interview John Bird discusses the harsh realities of urban poverty in twentieth century England, the orphanage system and the skills he learnt to survive a life on the streets.  Producer: Lucy Dichmont   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.