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Arts & IdeasTravel, pleasure and perilGoing on a trip ? get ready to get uncomfortable, pack grease to treat your sore bum, and laudanum for the inevitable travel sickness - and perhaps you might also be in need of an anti-strangulation collar to ward off those potential murderers?
We’re delving into the perils of travelling in the past. Back in the 1700s there was no such thing as a relaxing weekend break, travelling could be a fraught and even deadly undertaking. Such was the danger, making a will before you set off seemed reasonable.Emily Stevenson, Lecturer in Renaissance and Early Modern Li...
2024-01-0345 min
BBC Inside ScienceScience superpower?The government has launched a new 10-point plan designed, it said to “cement the UK’s place as a global science and technology superpower”. We speak with Sir Paul Nurse, director of the Francis Crick Institute, for his take on the government's plan and the findings of his own review of the UK’s research landscape. In 1963, in a now famous speech at the Labour Party conference in Scarborough, Labour leader and soon to be Prime Minister Harold Wilson promised a new Britain would be forged in the “white heat" of a "scientific revolution". Nick Thomas Symonds, Labour MP...
2023-04-0629 minBBC Inside ScienceAntarctic Ice SpecialSea ice coverage hit a recording-breaking low in the Antarctic this week, but what does this mean for the rest of the world? Why is the region so difficult to predict? And what could further changes in climate mean for the South Pole? Often the Arctic dominates conversations around polar warming but this week, with the help of climate modelling expert Tamsin Edwards, Kings College London, we’ll be tackling these questions and more. We’ll hear from British Antarctic Survey researcher Nadia Frontier, a marine biologist spending the summer at Rothera research base in the Antarctic. We j...
2023-03-2332 minBBC Inside ScienceExploring the New Environmental Improvement PlanDefra, the department for Environment, food and Rural affairs, released its latest Environmental Improvement plan this week. Many environmental groups have criticised the plan for having vague commitments, and landowners are asking where the money is going to come from if say farmers are going to move land out of production and into conservation. For a view away from these vested interests we’ve turned to the Office of Environmental protection – the body set up after Britain left the EU to scrutinise government environmental policy. Chief Executive Dame Glenys Stacey, and Chief Insights Officer, Professor Robbie McDonald. Last...
2023-03-0231 minBBC Inside ScienceIs the James Webb Space Telescope too good?The James Webb Space Telescope continues to beam exciting data back to earth from exoplanet systems, galaxies and stars further away than we’ve ever seen before. But what happens to that data when it reaches us? We spoke to Julien De Wit from MIT about how exactly we process the vast amounts of information sent back to us from the telescope and how sometimes our computing systems just can't keep up. The British Science Festival is taking place in Leicester this week, and diversity and inclusion is one of the top priorities. Many groups are still al...
2022-10-1328 minBBC Inside ScienceDealing with droughtAs parts of England enter drought conditions we ask what are the drivers for drought and what can we do about it?
With Dr Jess Neumann, Hydrologist at Reading University, Aidan McGivern meteorologist at the Met Office and Professor Richard Betts, Chair in Climate Impacts at University of Exeter.What influence do Scientific Advisors really have on government? We explore the tricky issue with science writer Philip Ball.Are there just too many satellites now orbiting the earth? Astronomers are increasingly finding their presence is interfering with astronomical observations. Jane Chambers reports from Chile.
2022-09-2931 min
The Filmmakers PodcastSPECIAL: “The Stranger in our Bed” with producers Terri Dwyer & Dean FisherToday, the director of The Stranger in Our Bed (2022) and host of the show, Giles Alderson, welcomes said film’s producers, Terri Dwyer & Dean Fisher. Yes! Giles’ latest feature film is out now, starring Emily Berrington, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Samantha Bond, Nina Wadia, Joseph Marcell, Bart Edwards, Terri Dwyer, only to name a few. Do go support, check it out, enjoy it, leave some lovely reviews, and give it a nice rating, it would mean the world to us. And after you’ve watched it, get back here and listen to what Giles, Terri & Dean have to say about the making of the...
2022-09-061h 18
Almost Grown UpThe Cole FamilyWe all know i LOVE a TikTok so when I had the opportunity to have the Tik Tok Phenomens 'The Coles' I could not say no! The Cole family started their tik tok in 2020 during the pandemic and I remember watching their tik toks for comfort when Alex was away and I had newborn Elsie! They are exactly like their videos and so down to earth regular people. Their story is heartwarming and definitely will make you smile!
2022-04-0844 minAlmost Grown UpLove is in the Air!It's the most romantic day of the year coming up - VALENTINES DAY!! Love it or hate it or even love to hate it we all buy into it and i share opinions of what other people have said. I also give an honest update on our house and how we are getting on! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/happy-feelsLicense code: A4LPQVF9XCS8ZM2B
2022-02-1126 minAlmost Grown UpWell Hello 2022!Hello all you lovely lot! This episode is a huge catch up and quite raw and even more honest to me. I ended 2021 reflecting and have pretty much reflected all of January too. So sit back, relax and grab your cup of coffee, tea or grab a cocktail!
2022-02-0432 minAlmost Grown UpMen's Mental Health Awareness Month with Special Guest Joshua NicholsonJoshua (Nicho as we all call him!) is warmly welcomed this week on the Almost Grown Up podcast, Josh has had a rollercoaster of a journey and has bravely agreed to come on the podcast to talk about the journey. He offers advise to anyone else who may be suffering.This podcast is heartwarming, tearful and with sensitive subjects. Thank you Josh, Our family is always so proud.
2021-11-1942 min
Almost Grown UpMens Mental Health Awareness Month Special with Special Guest StephenMy best friend Stephen is the strongest person I've ever met. He bravely comes on and talks about mental health. I am so proud of him. Thank you for listening.
2021-11-0548 min
Digital PlanetWomen's safety onlineFalse information online has left one in five girls feeling physically unsafe, according to The Truth Gap, a new report by Plan International. One in three say false information is affecting their mental health, leaving them feeling stressed, worried and anxious. Others reported concerns about bogus events advertised on social media placing them at physical risk, or unreliable medical advice that could harm their health.Girls and young women from low and middle-income countries were more likely to be affected by unreliable or false information online, and twice as likely to have questioned whether to...
2021-10-1944 minAlmost Grown UpThe One and Only Kelly BondI have the great pleasure of welcoming Miss Kelly Bond onto the podcast this week. Kelly & I have always spoken for years and we properly first met when she saved us at our Baby Shower and performed an incredible set. Not only is she very talented at singing and acting she is also a huge advocate for Women Empowerment & currently has a role at the Award Winning Elle Sera which is a female health supplement, with the opening discussion about Womens health, energy, age, confidence and sex. She talks about her new found love with her boyfriend but everything...
2021-10-0245 minAlmost Grown UpThirty, Flirty & ThrivingSo I turn 30 on Saturday and I wanted to reflect on my 20s, talk about what society says about turning 30 and answer your questions
2021-09-2437 minAlmost Grown UpFellow Bump Birth Baby MamaWe talk all things bump birth baby, being 'military wives' and her amazing business that inspired her from the kardashians!
2021-09-1732 minAlmost Grown UpWelcome Back to Series 2!Hello my loves! I can't believe I'm writing that I'm doing a series 2 of almost grown up podcast. This episode is a whole summer catch up from the staycation that was horrid to us camping for a house ha ha!
2021-09-0328 minAlmost Grown UpThe End of Season 1So this is the final episode of Season one! We have loooooooved everything about the launch of Almost Grown up podcast! This episode is dedicated to James, he has recently been diagnosed with Cancer. I hope this lifts your spirits and we send you so much love x
2021-07-0220 minAlmost Grown UpMollie Founder of So Monroe Part 2So this is the final part of our special guest Mollie the founder of So Monroe, this has been so fun to record with Mollie and we absolutely love the brand!
2021-06-2033 minAlmost Grown UpMollie Founder of So Monroe Part 1This week is the first week of a 2 part episode of Mollie from So Monroe! She tells you all on this episode how So Monroe was born and who her inspiration was. So grab your drink of choice and enjoy!
2021-06-0448 minAlmost Grown UpMotherhood and Me - Donor Sperm.I am so excited to introduce Annaliese who is a single mum (by choice!) who took the journey at 40 to start a family with donor sperm, she is now truly blessed with 2 gorgeous boys. She tells her truly inspiring story today on Almost Grown Up, I think most of this podcast I said 'oh wow' about 50 times. Annaliese bravely tells her story on here and also inspires others on her Instagram account @iheartthehemsleys. Thank you again to Annaliese for taking the time out to join the podcast.
2021-05-2159 minAlmost Grown UpA very special little guest....So, this week has been the definition of manic! I haven't had a second, so my little girl Elsie is gracing us with her presence on this episode. I could have easily edited her out but real life is that currently, I do juggle and I wouldn't have it any other way! This week we talk all things work, life and Elsie has her input as well! Thank you so much for the continued support on the podcast!
2021-05-071h 25Almost Grown UpBehind An Agency's Doors: Everything You Didn't Know About PR with Saffron RizzoI am so honoured to welcome the ever so wonderful and beautiful Saffron Rizzo, from mingling with the stars to what she really thinks of social media and of course all your questions, we learn what it's really like for a PR company in this day in age.
2021-04-3056 minAlmost Grown UpLets have a catch up!This week i talk all things motherhood, my job and how things are changing now lockdown is easing.. I do touch on subjects that are very sensitive. I am sending all my love at this time to Azaylia, Ashley Cain and his family. To all the families who are going through the same, my prayers and thoughts are with you.
2021-04-1621 min
Almost Grown UpBeth Dunlavey - Reality TV to InfluencerI am absolutely thrilled to welcome Beth onto my podcast today. You may know Beth from S2 The Circle or you may follow her on Instagram, Beth is full of positivity and in this podcast we learn about her journey to the circle, how her platform she's created is the most amazing community and her life with her boyfriend Connagh who was on Love Island in 2020. A feel good, happy podcast for you to grab your cuppas and your treats and sit back and relax.
2021-04-0954 min
Almost Grown UpOh Motherhood!What a month this week has been! I talk about the battles of teething and the joys of first words. Motherhood can bring you all the lows and highs in just one day! Enjoy and maybe you'll also giggle at how tired i am too!What a month this week has been! I talk about the battles of teething and the joys of first words. Motherhood can bring you all the lows and highs in just one day! Enjoy and maybe you'll also giggle at how tired i am too!
2021-04-0229 min
Almost Grown UpFrom Producer To CEOThis week I welcomed Amy Anzel CEO and Founder of Hollywood Beauty. Hollywood Browzer is an award-winning Dermaplaning tool which has taken the beauty industry by storm. In this podcast, we learn how Amy started as a flight attendant before meeting her now-husband on a layover and the rest is history. She is a business owner, Wife and Mother and quite simply inspiring others.
2021-03-2640 min
Almost Grown Up16 and PregnantMeet my best friend Jessica, she was 16 when she got pregnant with her baby boy and in this podcast we hear how she is literally the definition of Boss Babe! She has the dream life in Dubai but it's not been all easy. She's worked hard.. tune in to hear more!
2021-03-1932 min
Almost Grown UpMotherhood and Me9 whole months i have been a mum and I can't quite believe it. I talk about how I felt post birth and how it is being a mother and gaining a new identity.
2021-03-1224 min
Almost Grown UpMe and My BooAt last I got my wonderful husband to take part in something I do online! He does exist and I promise you there's a few things you can learn from this podcast. Find out what its really like being married to me, his job and what he thiks about being a dad.
2021-03-0449 min
Almost Grown UpTwo Peas in A PodThis episode I welcome my MUM on to the podcast, we talk things all motherhood, the tv show, my childhood and what does she disagree about what I do as a mum... all to be revealed!
2021-03-0338 min
Almost Grown UpWell Hello Darlings....Having recently taken part in Bump Birth Baby on BBC my journey doesn't stop there! This is an introduction about myself, a little BTS about the show and I answer your questions! Follow me on Instagram on @almostgrownup_
2021-02-1920 min
Science In ActionThe unchecked spread of Covid-19 in ManausPictures of coffins and mass graves seen by satellites showed that Manaus has been badly affected by Covid- 19. Now analysis of blood samples shows the extent to which the virus took hold in the Amazon city earlier this year. Investigators Ester Sabino and Lewis Buss from Brazil’s University of Sao Paulo discuss how and why the virus spread.Humanity has been modifying the environment for millennia, but have we now reached a point where it’s all too much? An analysis by Emily Elhacham from Tel Aviv University shows the amount of stuff produced by humanity, from...
2020-12-1026 min