PHIL
Hello and a very warm welcome to Five in the Eye, Colourful Radio’s weekly news review show. In London, I’m Phil Woodford and you’re listening to episode 0331. Yes, Michael, that’s episode 331.
MICHAEL
Thanks for the prompt, Phil! A prime number episode, which is always extra special - for me at least!
But today’s show is special for another reason too. We’re welcoming a guest for the first time on the Eye - Mr Jak Beula, the founder and Chief Executive of the Nubian Jak Community Trust, an organisation which does so much to commemorate the contributions of black and minority ethnic people. Welcome Jak!
JAK
Hi there Michael, hello Phil. Thanks very much for inviting me on Five in the Eye. And I can reveal that our top story this week is going to be the scandal that has engulfed Yorkshire Cricket Club. The allegations of racism levelled against particular players and a culture of cover-up have rocked the sport. Will the new Chairman, Lord Kamlesh Patel, be able to turn things around?
PHIL
For story number two, it’s the decision by Health Secretary Sajid Javid that all NHS workers need to be double vaxxed by next April. With 110,000 employees still holding out against the jabs, are we in danger of causing a staffing crisis in the already over-stretched health service?
MICHAEL
Story number three this week is about the work of our guest, Jak, and how it sometimes gets misinterpreted. Nubian Jak Community Trust recently unveiled a plaque to the Nigerian musician and activist Fela Kuti. When the story was written up on news sites in Lagos, they seemed determined to attribute the commemoration to English Heritage!
JAK
Yes, I shall reveal all later! And what’s story number four? Well, Marcus Rashford was awarded his MBE by Prince William, who seemed very keen to be the one who stepped in to confer the honour. And Marcus has said that he’ll hand the medal over to his mum!
MICHAEL
And finally this week, to finish the five. What time does your head hit the pillow of an evening? Boffins think that between 10 and 11 is the right time for shut-eye if you want to keep your heart functioning properly.
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