Rebekah wakes up in Livingston, Texas, on the day she is due to meet her Death Row pen-pal Charles. She is nervous about what the day holds for her and worries that others might feel her decision to visit is unfair on the families of those impa

Sectioned: Episode 3

1 Nov 3rd, 2019 16m 51s

When Seni Lewis was sectioned, his story made the news. Danielle meets his mother, Aji Lewis. She describes what happened to her son, and why she decided to change the law. As a result of her son’s treatment in hospital, Aji Lewis lead a seven-

From Gay to Non-Gay? Part 3 (Re-release)

Mar 11th, 2021 23m 33s

Dan and James find themselves in church with their new friend, Granny. They definitely didn’t see that coming when they started the series. Oh – and they meet Hodor from Game of Thrones! His real name is Kristian Nairn. He tells them what it wa

From Gay to Non-Gay? Part 2 (Re-release)

Mar 11th, 2021 22m 25s

Dan and James come face to face with someone in Northern Ireland who offers “talking therapy” – what many call “gay conversion therapy” – to people who don’t want to be gay. For James, who’s gay, it’s a difficult encounter. They also hear Vicky

From Gay to Non-Gay? Part 1 (Re-release)

Mar 11th, 2021 21m 12s

Dan Hudson and James Barr present a podcast called ‘A Gay and a Non-Gay’. They’ve received messages from listeners asking them to travel to Northern Ireland to see what life is like for LGBTQ+ people there. So they head to Belfast where they fi

Drugs, Drill and Doing Time: 4. Jail or Freedom

Dec 18th, 2020 9m 21s

We're in court with Yusuf as he gets his sentence. Will he be jailed or allowed to go free?Presented by Tracy Ollerenshaw. Drugs, Drill and Doing Time is a four-part series that follows the story of 17-year-old Yusuf, a notorious London gang

Drugs, Drill and Doing Time: 3. The Lessons of Time

Dec 18th, 2020 8m 26s

Yusuf's mindset is changing as his court sentencing gets closer – but is it too late for him to get out? We meet Michael, who's spent years behind bars and is now out of the gang lifestyle.Presented by Tracy Ollerenshaw. Drugs, Drill and Doi

Drugs, Drill and Doing Time: 2. Drill

Dec 18th, 2020 8m 42s

Experts at the special gangs unit in east London give us their take on drill and we return to Yusuf's story. It’s been a fortnight since we first met him – but has he changed his ways? Presented by Tracy Ollerenshaw. Drugs, Drill and Doing Time

Drugs, Drill and Doing Time: 1. Finding Yusuf

Dec 18th, 2020 12m 40s

We spend months with Hackney Integrated Gangs Unit and eventually get their number one gang member to speak to us.Presented by Tracy Ollerenshaw. Drugs, Drill and Doing Time is a four-part series that follows the story of 17-year-old Yusuf, a n

Beauty and the Deceased Episode 5: Friends 'Til The End

Jun 7th, 2020 11m 55s

Raegan meets with her friends to talk about her job and how it has changed their perceptions of death.In this episode, her friends dig deeper into what the role of a Funeral Director involves, including questions on what exactly happens to our

Beauty and the Deceased Episode 4: Visiting The Mortuary

Jun 7th, 2020 11m 23s

Raegan takes us to a mortuary and she reflects on one funeral she will never forget.In this episode, we hear about the process of what happens when someone who has died arrives in Raegan’s care, and how a hair and beauty salon for the deceased

Beauty and the Deceased Episode 3: Family Funerals

Jun 7th, 2020 10m 22s

Raegan visits her mum and dad to speak to them about how her career has allowed her to be there for her own family.At home with her parents, we hear how Raegan has embalmed past family and friends of the family and how she believes this is the

Beauty and the Deceased Episode 2: A Day in the Life of a Funeral Director

Jun 7th, 2020 10m 39s

Whilst on paper Raegan’s job may sound out of the ordinary, there are many parts to her day that many listeners will be familiar with.Raegan takes us on a tour of her office which includes meeting her twenty three year old colleague Claire, lea

Beauty and the Deceased Episode 1: Making Up The Dead

Jun 7th, 2020 12m 55s

Raegan is a funeral director, and part of her job involves putting make-up on those who have passed away.In this episode, Raegan takes us through how she got into working in funeral care, the moment she saw a deceased for the first time, and wh

Getting Off The Grid Episode 5

May 3rd, 2020 19m 39s

On their fourth and final day in the Highlands, the team reflect on what the challenge has meant to them.The podcast features four people on a mission to discover what life is like without their phones on an intense digital detox in the Scottis

Getting Off The Grid Episode 4

May 3rd, 2020 27m 59s

On their third day in the Highlands, the team attempt another difficult trek with tired legs and opt for some ice cold refreshment in the river.The podcast features four people on a mission to discover what life is like without their phones on

Getting Off The Grid Episode 3

May 3rd, 2020 21m 53s

On their second day in the Highlands, the team set out on their first full day trek in brutal conditions and attempt to skin rabbits for dinner with limited success.The podcast features four people on a mission to discover what life is like wit

Getting Off The Grid Episode 2

May 3rd, 2020 20m 55s

The team arrive in Scotland to get their challenge underway. After meeting Zeki they hand over their phones, before roasting a deer leg in a rock oven and then heading over to a dark woodland for their first night in the Highlands.The podcast f

Getting Off The Grid Episode 1

May 3rd, 2020 13m 52s

In this first episode Luke introduces you to the team taking part and the challenge that awaits them.The podcast features four people on a mission to discover what life is like without their phones on an intense digital detox in the Scottish Hi

10 Years To Save The Planet: Episode 3

Apr 5th, 2020 25m 10s

Erin and her fellow activists feel that the older generations are failing young people and it's more important than ever to speak up and have your voice heard as a young person.She connects with Helena Gualinga, a 17 year old striker who grew u

10 Years To Save The Planet: Episode 2

Apr 5th, 2020 20m 4s

Erin Curtis is 16, from Glasgow, and a member of the Scottish Youth Climate Strikes and UK Youth Strike 4 Climate Network.The global strike kicks off a week of activities and Erin is exhausted. Erin's eco activism was inspired by a love of mari

10 Years To Save The Planet: Episode 1

Apr 5th, 2020 25m 27s

Erin Curtis is 16, from Glasgow, and a member of the Scottish Youth Climate Strikes and UK Youth Strike 4 Climate Network.In this first episode, Erin shares how she became part of the movement and why she feels it's so crucial to take a stand.

My Death Row Pen Pal: Bonus Episode 2

Mar 1st, 2020 10m 3s

Rebekah speaks to the series producer of the podcast, Ben, about how he has found the experience of travelling to Texas to meet her pen-pal Charles.In their first open and honest conversation since returning to the UK, they discuss how the proc

My Death Row Pen Pal: Bonus Episode 1

Mar 1st, 2020 8m 22s

Rebekah finds out more about those final moments for Death Row inmates.After visiting Charles, she speaks to Michelle Lyons, a former journalist and spokesperson from The Department of Criminal Justice. They talk about the dark reality of what

My Death Row Pen Pal: 2. One Step Closer to Texas

Mar 1st, 2020 28m 21s

Rebekah feels the pressure to make a decision on whether she should visit her pen pal Charles on Death Row in Texas.To help her come to a decision, she speaks to Robert Dunham from the Death Penalty Information Centre, her two best friends,