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PEP Talks ISPEPDancing, diversity and dedication to patient engagement: Superstar Trishna Bharadia gives us a PEP TalkNovo Nordisk has not had any input into the development of the podcasts or the selection of speakers. Novo Nordisk is the sole sponsor of the activity.Trina Baria, a renowned patient advocate, pivoted from studying languages at the University of Manchester to healthcare advocacy following a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. This experience highlighted a lack of support, particularly within the South Asian community, leading her to establish a consultancy focused on patient engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion.Trina emphasises the importance of embedding patient engagement in medicine for better outcomes and advocates for equitable compensation...
2026-02-0225 minPEP Talks ISPEPDynamic Duman: From award-wining pharmacist to inspiring patient leader, Mark Duman calls for impact in engagementThe latest episode of Pep Talks, a podcast series by the International Society for Patient Engagement Professionals (ISPE), features a conversation with Mark Duma, a veteran in patient engagement with over 30 years of experience.Mark shares his journey from a pharmacist to a leader in patient engagement, highlighting his role in founding the Patient Information Forum (PIF) to improve patient information quality. He emphasises the importance of personalised information as a form of therapy and the need for better patient engagement practices.Mark discusses the challenges of integrating patient perspectives into healthcare, advocating for a...
2025-12-1522 minPEP Talks ISPEPMarathons, milestones and moments: How Sickle Cell Advocate, Amy Cohen, refuses to quit when it comes to her community commitmentAmy Cohen made history as the first person with sickle cell disease to complete a marathon. Diagnosed at birth due to mandatory newborn screenings in New York, she led a relatively normal childhood. Her motivation to run a marathon was inspired by watching Oprah Winfrey and was later reignited by New York's running culture.Amy's advocacy for the sickle cell community is driven by her personal experiences and the challenges faced by others with the disease. She highlights the importance of sharing information, as many patients are unaware of treatment advancements. Amy also started her own consultancy...
2025-12-0823 min
Sustainable Builders YakEp. #50 EV Fires: Is Your Electric Vehicle A Fire Risk? - With Emma SutcliffeSend us a textIn this episode, Simon Clark and Brian Guinan chat with Emma Sutcliffe, Director of EV Firesafe, about the realities of electric vehicle (EV) fire safety. Emma shares how losing her plug-in hybrid in a 2018 bushfire inspired her mission to protect emergency responders, educate the public, and advance EV safety research in Australia.Dive behind the scenes of EV fire testing, from controlled burns in Perth to large-scale experiments with the National Fire Protection Association...
2025-11-171h 07
The Sleep Wake CyclePatreon Peek - The Weird TapesIn 2015, while exploring the Black Forest, Weird Book researchers discovered a large hole in the ground and eventually uncovered a peculiar tape recording in a vast underground antechamber. Its origins remain unknown, though it appears to have been made by researchers who were once in the area. The contents of the recording are still hotly debated within both academic and paranormal circles.Cast:Mary: Harper Tacent Jacob: Matt Van HoveDevon: Lou SutcliffeEmma: Gina Sutcliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2025-11-1328 minPEP Talks ISPEPCalling for Collaboration: Ify Osunkwo is the ultimate Change Champion CPO for people living with rare dieseasesNovo Nordisk has not had any input into the development of the podcasts or the selection of speakers. Novo Nordisk is the sole sponsor of the activity.In this episode of PEP Talks, sponsored by Novo Nordisk, host Emma interviews Ify, the Chief Patient Officer for the rare disease franchise at Novo Nordisk. Ify shares her journey from being a haematologist oncologist to becoming a Chief Patient Officer, highlighting the unique path that led her from academia to the pharmaceutical industry.She discusses the misconceptions about the industry and emphasises the alignment of her values...
2025-10-1324 minPEP Talks ISPEPPulverising for Patients: Jon Nelson is on a mission to stamp out stigma for people living with brain diseasesIn this hard-hitting Pep talk we hear first hand what it’s like to endure a decade where healthcare systems fail to take your life threatening symptoms seriously.John Nelson suffered with mental illness for over a decade, trying numerous medications and treatments without success, until he underwent deep brain stimulation surgery that has put him into complete remission.He is passionate about "pulverising the stigma" around mental illness, advocating for greater societal acceptance and earlier treatment-seeking by those suffering.He emphasises the critical importance of patient engagement and incorporating the patient voice from the very beginning of me...
2025-09-1522 minPEP Talks ISPEPHow to make patient engagement truly relevant: Lessons and leadership from Dr RozEmma hosts a PEP Talks session with Dr. Roz, a renowned figure in patient engagement, discussing her journey and insights in the field. Dr. Roz, a pulmonologist with a rich background in clinical practice and academia, shares her experiences from her tenure at Pfizer and BioMarin, highlighting the importance of patient engagement in the biopharmaceutical industry. She emphasises the need for listening to patients and involving them in the product lifecycle to prioritise patient-relevant outcomes. Dr. Roz reflects on the challenges and successes in establishing patient engagement teams, advocating for a culture of respect and trust towards...
2025-08-2529 minPEP Talks ISPEPBreaking the PEP mould in industry: How Lisa Petermann has the job of a lifetime by infusing lived experience at the c-suite in big pharma.Lisa Petermann, Chief Patient Experience Officer at Roche Canada, shares her journey and insights in a PEP Talks podcast. Her role, co-created with Roche's patient co-creation council, marks a bold step in patient engagement, emphasising collaboration and precision engagement. Lisa's diverse background, including a PhD in medical history, informs her approach to amplifying patient voices. She discusses the evolution of patient-centered care, highlighting milestones like the IOM report and the rise of patient advocacy. Lisa advocates for professionalisation and precision in patient engagement, aiming to integrate patient voices in healthcare decision-making. Her story underscores the importance of collaboration and...
2025-08-1822 minPEP Talks ISPEPMarlene in the making: From health literacy diplomat to outstanding advocate for patient voices in rare diseases with focus on DEIIn this episode of PEP Talks, Emma interviews Marlena Vincent, a patient engagement professional at Intercept Pharmaceuticals. Marlena shares her journey in patient advocacy, inspired by her father's healthcare work in Mexico and her own experiences in immigration advocacy. She discusses the challenges and rewards of working in patient engagement across different pharmaceutical companies, including Moderna and Bluebird Bio, and her current focus on liver diseases. Marlena emphasises the importance of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration with patient communities, highlighting the role of technology and AI in advancing patient advocacy. She also reflects on the emotional...
2025-07-0724 minPEP Talks ISPEPDanielle Alstat is 'All In' leading advocacy for people living with PBC: Hear her story from newly-diagnosed to FDA Advisor.Danielle Alstat, a patient advocate diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), shares her journey from diagnosis to becoming a prominent voice in patient advocacy. After facing the shock of her diagnosis and the challenges of working as a respiratory therapist during the COVID-19 pandemic, Danielle found solace and support through online communities, notably the PBC Foundation. Her advocacy efforts led her to establish a support group with over 2,000 members, providing a platform for patients worldwide to connect and share experiences. Danielle emphasises the importance of patient voices in clinical trials, highlighting ethical concerns with long-term...
2025-06-1625 minPEP Talks ISPEPThe Relentless Pursuit of Patient-Centered Care: Inspired Leadership Lessons from Dr Anthony YanniThis episode features Dr Anthony Yanni, global head of patient centricity at Astellas Pharma. Sponsored by Intercept Pharmaceuticals, the episode delves into the importance of patient engagement and centricity in the pharmaceutical industry. Dr Yanni discusses his methodology of "dull nagging pressure" to advocate for patient centric approaches, emphasising persistence and the need for industry-wide adoption. He shares insights from his clinical experience and the challenges of integrating patient perspectives into medicine development and delivery. The conversation highlights the role of patient centricity in rebuilding trust with patients and the necessity of sharing successful practices...
2025-06-0231 min
Not Just PatientsProfessionalising Patient Engagement┃Emma SutcliffeThis episode of Not Just Patients is all about the need for viewing patient engagement as a professional practice integral to healthcare, rather than just passion work.Our expert guest today is Emma Sutcliffe, Chief Patient Officer at the International Society for Patient Engagement Professionals (ISPEP). Emma is one of the most cited and published experts in the field of patient engagement and patient sciences, with her most recent industry role as the Global Patient Officer at Ipsen. In 2024, Emma founded ISPEP -- the International Society for Patient Engagement Professionals -- which became the biggest organisation to...
2025-05-2755 minPEP Talks ISPEPAlexandra The Alchemist: How actioning personal transformation will activate patient trust in clinical researchEmma hosts a Pep Talks episode, sponsored by Intercept Pharmaceuticals, featuring Alexandra Charge, CEO of ISPEP. The podcast explores patient engagement leaders' journeys, focusing on Alex's extensive pharmaceutical experience. With over 20 years in clinical trials and operations, Alex shares her passion for humanising healthcare and prioritising patients. She discusses her career path, challenges in large organisations, and her commitment to transforming clinical trials to prioritise patient experience. Alex emphasises the importance of trust, perseverance, and innovation in driving industry change. Despite personal setbacks, including health challenges, she remains dedicated to improving patient engagement and fostering trust in...
2025-05-1934 minPEP Talks ISPEPMeasuring the Impact of Patient Engagement: A Novartis PerspectiveIn this episode of Pep Talks, Emma interviews Michaela Dinboeck, the Head of Patient Engagement at Novartis. Michaela discusses her role in integrating patient perspectives into the development and R&D lifecycle at Novartis, emphasizing the importance of patient-focused drug development. She shares insights on the challenges and successes of building a robust patient engagement function within a large organisation, highlighting the significance of measuring impact and capability building. Michaela also reflects on her personal journey and the inspiration she draws from historical movements like the suffragettes. The conversation underscores the ongoing efforts and future...
2025-04-2929 minPEP Talks ISPEPWhen compliance says `no´, Rina Newton asks `why not´: Breaking boundaries in Patient Engagement PracticesIn this episode of Pep Talks, Emma interviews Rina Newton, a renowned expert in compliance, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry. Rina shares her journey into the field of compliance, emphasising the importance of understanding and navigating the complexities of self-regulation. The discussion delves into the challenges faced by pharma companies in patient engagement and the fear of breaching compliance codes, which often leads to inertia. Rina advocates for a more proactive approach, encouraging companies to innovate and pilot new methods of patient interaction while maintaining compliance. The conversation also highlights the potential for patient advocacy...
2025-04-1428 minPEP Talks ISPEPDrug Development's Marathon Endurance Race: The CMO's Leadership in Patient-Centric InnovationIn this episode of PEP Talks, Emma interviews Dr. David Gillen, the Chief Medical Officer of Norgine, discussing the evolution and importance of patient engagement in the pharmaceutical industry. Reflecting on their first meeting 16 years ago, they explore how patient demands and advocacy have shaped industry practices. Dr. Gillen emphasises the critical role of patient engagement professionals in drug development, highlighting the shift from a physician-centric approach to a more patient-focused strategy. He acknowledges the challenges and benefits of integrating patient voices into clinical trials, regulatory frameworks, and medical affairs. The conversation also touches on the impact...
2025-03-3122 min
Radioactive ShowFamily fun day funds weapons fair!The world's military industries are coming to Geelong to do business between 26 - 30 March 2025. We speak with Jaimie Jeffries from IPAN Geelong about the Avalon Air Show and the work they are doing to cut through the event promotion as a family friendly fund day out that gets families to fund one of the largest military weapons trading events in the Southern hemisphere.Picket the Avalon Airshow to stop death dealers arm trading:5.30pm Monday 24 March: Yarra Blvd, Crown Casino. Disrupt the Warmongers dinner get noisy and don't let them eat in peace.7am Wednesday 26 March: Meet at the Beach Road M...
2025-03-2900 min
Front RowJulian Barnes's new book Changing My Mind, Victor Hugo's artwork, Emma Donoghue's novel The Paris ExpressSculptor Antony Gormley and Professor of French literature, Catriona Seth discuss Victor Hugo's visual art with Tom Sutcliffe. Victor Hugo was a 19th century cultural colossus, known for monumental works such as The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables as well as his poems, plays and political writings. It's not so well known that throughout his career Hugo drew with pen and ink - the same tools he wrote with - creating some 4,000 pictures. The Royal Academy has gathered together about 70 of these in its exhibition 'Astonishing Things: The Drawings of Victor Hugo'. Julian Barnes, one...
2025-03-1842 minPEP Talks ISPEPPeople With … Mark Bradley’s personal mission to revolutionise treatment using RWDEmma hosts the third series of Pep Talks, sponsored by Norgine Pharmaceuticals, featuring Mark Bradley, a pioneer in patient engagement. Mark shares his journey from a student nurse in Northern Ireland to founding the People With platform. He discusses the importance of personalized medicine and the need for better understanding patient profiles to improve treatment outcomes. Mark's vision is to use real-world data to inform clinical trials and patient care, emphasising the value of patient input in medical research. He highlights the challenges and successes of integrating patient data into healthcare, aiming to enhance the efficiency and...
2025-03-1728 minPEP Talks ISPEP5-4-3-2-1: Overcoming inertia in patient engagement with Paul SimmsThis PEP Talks episode features an engaging conversation between Emma and Paul Simms, founder and chief executive of Impatient. Sponsored by Norgine, the discussion delves into the challenges and frustrations of patient engagement in the pharmaceutical industry. Paul shares his journey and the motivation behind founding Impatient, emphasising the need for a culture of continuous experimentation and adaptation in pharma. The conversation highlights the importance of integrating patient engagement as a standard practice, removing emotional and professional barriers, and fostering a more innovative and responsive industry. Emma and Paul advocate for proactive, creative approaches to patient engagement...
2025-02-2424 minPEP Talks ISPEPPersuasive Petersen: How to make a lasting impact for patients at every stage of product developmentEmma hosts another edition of PEP Talks, featuring Dr. Gudula Peterson, the global patient engagement lead at Grunenthal. Gudula shares her extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting her journey from compliance to patient engagement. She discusses the evolution of patient involvement in clinical trials, emphasizing the importance of integrating patient perspectives early in the process. Gudula also reflects on her roles at Grunenthal, including her work in governmental affairs and patient centricity, and the impact of collaborative projects like the Societal Impact of Pain platform. She underscores the need for structured patient...
2025-02-1720 minPEP Talks ISPEPOn being a CPO: The ABC of building a patient engagement infrastructureIn this episode of the Pep Talks podcast, Emma talks to Liselotte Hyveled, the Chief Patient Officer at Novo Nordisk. Liselotte shares her unconventional journey from a pharmacist to her current role, emphasizing her focus on patient-centricity throughout her career. She discusses the importance of understanding patient experiences and integrating those insights into the development of treatment options. Liselotte outlines the structured approach of her team, which includes patient voice strategy managers, engagement managers, and insights and intelligence managers, to ensure a systematic and impactful patient engagement strategy. She highlights the challenges of appreciation, bias, an...
2025-02-1017 minPEP Talks ISPEPFor a PEP it is always personal: Bringing the passion and persistence in the patient voice into paediatric trial designThis Pep Talks episode features Begonya Nafria Escalera, head of patient engagement in research at St. John De De Children's Hospital, who champions the inclusion of children and young people in clinical research, a practice not yet widespread in Spain. Begonya discusses the challenges of communicating complex trial protocols to young patients and their families, highlighting the innovative methods her department employs, such as high-realistic simulation, to ensure trials are both patient-friendly and effective. Sharing her personal journey, Begonya emphasises the importance of publishing successful patient involvement projects to inspire others. The conversation underscores the...
2025-01-2721 minPEP Talks ISPEPEmpathy with Evason: How an “accidental advocate” is re-writing the communications rules for patientsOn PEP Talks, Emma interviews communications coach and advocate Monica Kleijn Evason. They recall meeting at a cancer conference where survivors' "FUCK cancer" shirts sparked a discussion on disruptive language in advocacy. Monica shares her advocacy journey, prompted by her son's brain tumor diagnosis and their struggles with the medical system. She stresses communication and empathy in healthcare, especially for young survivors post-treatment.They also discuss emotional regulation for advocates and improved communication between patients, doctors, and pharma. Monica concludes with inspiration from young survivors who find humor in hardship.
2025-01-1320 minPEP Talks ISPEPPatient Engagment: Driven by empathy, fuelled by business. How ISPEP supports all patient professionalsPep Talks, hosted by Emma Sutcliffe, is a podcast series sponsored by the International Society for Patient Engagement Professionals (ISPEP). In a twist, Emma is interviewed by Alexandra Charge, CEO of ISPE, about her new role as Chief Patient Officer. Emma shares her journey from a medical biochemist to a patient engagement professional, emphasizing the importance of empathy and strategic business practices in the pharmaceutical industry. The discussion highlights the challenges and responsibilities of patient engagement professionals, the need for professionalization, and the evolving role of patient advocacy. Emma envisions a future where new leaders...
2024-12-2024 min
Tales from the Green Benches: An Oral History of ParliamentThe Political is PersonalOne point that all of our oral history interviewees agree on is that being MP is more than just a job: it is a lifestyle. Becoming a Member of Parliament is all-consuming and can impact upon marriages, parenting, financial security and more. Whilst some enter into this aware of the toll it can take, others find the reality of this role hard to manage. And in our period, where MPs' actions and expenses came under intense scrutiny, the political became personal- and public!In this final episode of the series, Emma and Alex explore some of...
2024-12-0950 minPEP Talks ISPEPOnions, pop culture & sea-gazing: How being an 'outsider' brings emotional resonance to the science of patient engagementIn this episode, Emma interviews Rasmus, the head of communication at James Lind Care, a clinical trial research organization. Rasmus discusses the challenges of patient recruitment for clinical trials, emphasizing the need for increased awareness, education, and simplified communication. He shares insights on his role in bridging the gap between patients and the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting the importance of understanding patient needs and motivations. Rasmus also talks about the significance of change management in the pharma industry and the necessity of presenting a business rationale for patient engagement. The conversation underscores the value of diverse...
2024-12-0620 min
Tales from the Green Benches: An Oral History of ParliamentHistorically Underrepresented MPsDuring much of the twentieth century, the stereotypical image of an MP was of a white, straight, male. But, as our archive of oral history interviews suggests, the makeup of the House of Commons would go through a significant change as we approached the millennium. However this doesn’t mean that Westminster, as both a location and an environment, adapted to meet this.In this episode we look at those Members who didn’t fit into this traditional image of an MP: women, Members from minority ethnic backgrounds, Members who identified as LGBTQ+, or those from work...
2024-12-0248 min
Tales from the Green Benches: An Oral History of ParliamentThe Role of the Whips and Party SplitsWestminster is a place built on relationships, both within the Parties and across the House. But what happens when these relationships become strained?In this episode we look behind the curtain at the role of the Whips- the figures in charge of Party discipline. Using reflections from those who were appointed to the Whips’ office during their time in Parliament, as well as those who were the subject of their disciplinary methods, Emma and Alex present a personal view of this sometimes shadowy role and discuss some of the major disputes the Whips dealt with during ou...
2024-11-2544 minPEP Talks ISPEPStrive4Five with Steve: Core skill sets for honest and empathic patient advocacyIn this episode of Pep Talks, Emma interviews Steve Clark, a cancer survivor and patient advocate. Steve shares his journey from diagnosis to founding Strive for Five, a non-profit focused on providing hope to others with cancer. He discusses the importance of effective communication between patients and doctors, the nocebo effect, and the bio-psychosocial model of care. Steve emphasizes the power of positivity and the importance of support systems, including therapy and pets.
2024-11-0621 minPEP Talks ISPEPFighting for patients in everyway: Stacy Hurt is out there, every day, making patient engagement matter.Stacey Hurt, Chief Patient Officer at Parexel, shares her journey and role in a PEP Talk podcast sponsored by Medscape. As a stage four colorectal cancer survivor and caregiver to her son with profound disabilities, Stacey brings authenticity and a unique perspective to her position. She emphasizes the importance of patient engagement in clinical trials, advocating for the inclusion of patient voices to improve trial design and outcomes. Stacey discusses the challenges and strategies in defending the business value of patient engagement, highlighting the significant cost savings and efficiency gains. She also reflects on her personal experiences...
2024-10-2520 minPEP Talks ISPEPFrom scientist to strategist: Dr Victoria Harvey-Jones is on a mission to humanise healthcareIn this PEP Talk we hear from multi academic award winning cancer researcher, Victoria Harvey-Jones, about the three 'Rs' that we must address to improve communications between doctors and patients; and why the white paper she co-authored with other leaders is a game changer to humanise healthcare communications. Patient centricity to Integration: enhancing Cancer outcomes - To drive improvements in patient outcomes, it's vital that we integrate the lived experiences of people living with diseases like cancer into medical education.
Read more in Medscape’s white paper, "Patient Centricity to Integration: Enhancing Cancer Outcomes," which won an Award of...
2024-10-1114 min
Cooking (With) The Smiths2.3 - ButcherContent warning for violence, abuse, and alcohol
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The girls are meeting each other! What could go wrong?
This episode featured Alyssa Roldan as Marjorie, Vincent Lagrant as Will, Emma Nicolaou as and Adeline, and Cordelia Wolf as Charlotte. Original music by Ted Heavner and Lou Sutcliffe. This episode was edited by Emma Nicolaou. A special thanks to Elliot Browne for the transcripts.
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Transcripts: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10LmRmvhJehcTpZUG1ofFYHP1Zs4LaHql?usp=sharing
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2024-10-0313 minPEP Talks ISPEPFrom Photographer to Professor: With a few detours along the wayHear how Lara Bloom became the first Associate Professor of Patient Engagement Practice and built the Ehlers Danlos Society courtesy of a chance meeting in an art gallery.In this episode of "Pep Talk," Lara shares her journey from a career in photography to becoming a leading advocate for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and patient engagement. She discusses the challenges of living with EDS, the importance of patient advocacy, and her work in building the Ehlers-Danlos Society into a global organization. Lara emphasizes the need for healthcare professionals to listen to patients and incorporate lived experiences into care.
2024-09-2722 minPEP Talks ISPEPOn being a CPO: The ABC of building a patient engagement infrastuctureIn this episode of the Pep Talks podcast, Emma talks to Liselotte Hyveled, the Chief Patient Officer at Novo Nordisk. Liselotte shares her unconventional journey from a pharmacist to her current role, emphasizing her focus on patient-centricity throughout her career. She discusses the importance of understanding patient experiences and integrating those insights into the development of treatment options. Liselotte outlines the structured approach of her team, which includes patient voice strategy managers, engagement managers, and insights and intelligence managers, to ensure a systematic and impactful patient engagement strategy. She highlights the challenges of appreciation, bias...
2024-09-2017 minPEP Talks ISPEPESMO and evidence-based advocacy: Leading the science of patient engagementIn this episode of the Pep Talks podcast, Emma interviews Rachel Giles, an associate professor of internal medicine and president of VHL Europa. Giles shares her journey from a career in internal medicine, nephrology, and oncology to patient advocacy, driven by her personal experiences with a family affected by a tumour suppressor syndrome. She discusses her work as a medical journalist and medical science officer, and her long-term involvement in patient advocacy since 2003. Giles also talks about her research on the VHL tumour suppressor gene, a single gene mutation causing significant distress and being the main driver of...
2024-09-1316 minPEP Talks ISPEPThe power of patient organizations: From name change to changing the norms of clinical research.In this episode of the Pep Talks podcast, hosted by the International Society for Patient Engagement Professionals (PEP), Robert Mitchell Thain, CEO of the PBC Foundation, shares his insights on patient advocacy. Thain discusses the challenges and rewards of leading a patient organisation, emphasising the importance of patient experiences in shaping advocacy efforts. He also highlights the need for patient organisations to collaborate with pharma companies, research companies, and other stakeholders to improve patient care. Thain shares his personal journey into patient advocacy, inspired by his mother's battle with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). He also...
2024-09-0617 min
The Mental Health Podcast#mhTV episode 155 - A special edition evening with Andrea Sutcliffe CBE and Dr Emma WadeyWelcome to episode 155 [originally broadcast on Monday 11 March 2024] of #mhTV. On this special edition of #mhTV in advance of NHS England's event 'Inspiring the Future: Mental Health Leadership Symposium', we sat down with Andrea Sutcliffe CBE (Chief Executive and Registrar at the Nursing & Midwifery Council) and Dr Emma Wadey (Head of Mental Health Nursing at NHS England)
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2024-03-211h 12
Susanna Wesley FoundationNaming the Grace: faith learning in church communitiesIn this conversation, part of our Crafting Hope series, Emma Pavey is joined by: Prof Clare Watkins, Professor of Christian Faith and Practice at the University of Roehampton; and The Revd Simon Sutcliffe, Learning and Development Officer for the Methodist Church.Find out more about the guests and download a discussion guide for the episode here.You can also find a transcript of this episode at that link.
2024-02-161h 02Front RowOne Day, American Fiction, Beyond FormTom Sutcliffe talks to the Evening Standard’s Arts Editor Nancy Durrant and art historian and curator Catherine McCormack about a new adaptation of David Nicholls’s book, One Day, which is released on Netflix today. It follows Emma and Dexter who meet at their graduation in Edinburgh in the late 80s, as they weave in and out of each other’s lives. They also discuss Beyond Form: Lines of Abstraction, a new exhibition featuring the work of women artists who pushed at the boundaries of art-making in the post-war period. American Fiction has been nominated for five O...
2024-02-0842 min
Everything Electric PodcastWith Emma Sutcliffe If you read the tabloid Press you'd think there were EV battery fires occurring everyday! However this is far from accurate, and in today's podcast Robert speaks with Emma Sutcliffe from evfiresafe.com, an organisation dedicated to research, training and enhancing safety for emergency responders attending electric vehicle traction battery fires. As an operational firefighter herself in Australia, Emma and her team have unprecedented access to front line emergencies, and this podcast is a fascinating look at what they are doing to tackle misinformation and the many unfou...
2024-01-221h 02
DebunksDo electric vehicle batteries explode?Do electric vehicle batteries explode? In this episode, Cosmos Journalist Ellen Phiddian gets behind the wheel, literally, to find out if this is true. Joined by Dr Ruth Knibbe, firefighter Emma Sutcliffe, ANCAP CEO Carla Hoorweg, fellow Cosmos Journalist Matthew Ward Agius and even her parents, Ellen debunks if EVs really are a fire hazard. This episode was produced by Jacinta Bowler and edited by Helen Karakulak. Theme music by Will Berryman. For more science news, visit cosmosmagazine.com and Instagram @cosmosmagazine Love the show? Let us know by rating and...
2023-10-0218 min
Woman's HourTina Sinatra, Meg Winterburn and Willow Grylls on a new TV drama about the serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, Dame Christine LenehanClaiming to tell unknown stories about the iconic singer, alongside songs some of his much-loved songs, this world premiere musical hopes to reflect his enduring legacy. His youngest daughter Tina, one of the producers, and the director and choreographer of the show, Kathleen Marshall join Emma Barnett.We discuss the possible decision to cancel another part of the high speed rail link - HS2 - and the impact it could have on women with Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson, co-director of the Women's Budget Group, a Feminist Economic Think Tank and Zoe Billingham, Director of the IPPR North...
2023-09-2557 minFront RowCarlos Acosta on the Black Sabbath ballet; Birmingham arts funding; the business of British fashionBirmingham Royal Ballet is celebrating the city’s pioneering heavy metal band in a new production, Black Sabbath – the Ballet. Tom Sutcliffe talks to the director of BRB Carlos Acosta about how the marriage of apparently conflicting cultures came about. He also hears from the composer and arranger Christopher Austin on adapting the music for contemporary choreography and the dramaturg Richard Thomas about creating a narrative structure for an abstract dance form.Today it was announced that Michael Gove has appointed commissioners to take over Birmingham Council. To find out how this might affect arts organisations in the...
2023-09-1942 min
Formula Indie EuropeFormula Indie Europe 4.9.2023Adeline Um – take the time to growApewards – Akrasia Benjamin David – DivineBlue Coffee – DolphinsChris Hyson – Pinecone Come at the King – Good Bad InfluenceDirty Freud - PromenadeDocksuns – Real ThingEmma Salisbury – MineEstelle Mey – LATE (Dino Song)FHIO – Home Gabrielle Ornate – Delirium GIANFRANCO GFN – Bonnie & Clyde - BAIAVERDE RemixGlisz - Circle Act 1Great Park Avenue – Pete My TeacherHappy Science – ConcreteHarry Kappen – The Freedom InsideHospi...
2023-09-043h 15
FX Medicine Podcast CentralChildbirth Education: Knowledge is Power with Emma Sutherland, Kerry Sutcliffe and Dr. Kate LevettAt 37 percent, the rate of Australian caesarean section procedures is already one of the highest globally, and is projected to hit 45 percent by the year 2030. Join fx medicine Ambassador Emma Sutherland and guests Dr. Kate Levitt and Kerry Sutcliffe for an evidence-based discussion on the current birthing landscape in Australia.
Kerry first takes us into the fascinating history of childbirth to help us understand the drastic changes from women-led, community-based birthing to the modern medicalised and seemingly disempowered process of birthing. She discusses the main drivers leading to C-section, recognising the prevalence of trauma around birth and how clinicians can...
2023-08-2800 minFront RowCorinne Bailey Rae, playwright Peter Arnott, new short story collectionsMusician Corinne Bailey Rae performs live in the studio and discusses the inspiration for her new album, Black Rainbows. Writer Peter Arnott on his new play about the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum, Group Portrait In A Summer Landscape, opening at Pitlochry Festival Theatre on Friday.Plus short stories: critics Stephanie Merritt and Suzi Feay on two new collections - by Kate Atkinson and by US 'flash fiction' writer Diane Williams.Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe
Producer: Emma Wallace
2023-08-2142 minFront RowComposer György Ligeti, L'immensità starring Penelope Cruz, La Cage Aux FollesGyörgy Ligeti: on the 100th anniversary of his birth, we celebrate the Hungarian-Austrian composer and the 2023 Proms performances of his work - music which was famously used by filmmaker Stanley Kubrick in The Shining and A Space Odyssey. Pianist Danny Driver, and music critic, author and librettist Jessica Duchen join Tom to discuss.Plus we review La Cage Aux Folles - the musical story of a gay couple running a drag nightclub, and new Italian film L'immensita, starring Penelope Cruz - about a young girl in 70s Rome who yearns to be a boy, Our reviewers a...
2023-08-1042 min
EV QUESTWhat's the chance of an EV fire? | Emma Sutcliffe - EV FireSafeEV FireSafe is a private company that received seed funding from the Australian Department of Defence to research electric vehicle high voltage battery fires & emergency response, particularly where the EV is connected to energised charging.Their research is referenced by the Australasian Fire Agencies Council, National Fire Chief's Council (UK), National Fire Protection Association (US) & various EV manufacturers. Today I’m talking with the Project Manager of EV FireSafe - Emma Sutcliffe. Emma leads EV FireSafe's strategic direction. Her experience as an electric vehicle charging infrastructure professional & volunteer firefighter inspired the project.Find out mor...
2023-06-2928 minFront RowThe 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First FolioFront Row marks the 400th anniversary year of Shakespeare's First Folio with former RSC Artistic Director Greg Doran, Guildhall Principal Librarian Peter Ross, and Shakespeare experts Emma Smith, Farah Karim-Cooper and Chris Laoutaris. Without the Folio we might not have had The Tempest, Twelfth Night, Measure for Measure and many others. Front Row considers the rich, complicated and sometimes paradoxical history of its compilation, printing, and significance over the centuries.Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe
Producer: Sarah Johnson
2023-04-1042 minFront RowDiversity at the Oscars and Baftas; plays and the cost of living; children's books; Phyllida BarlowThe conclusion of the Oscars marks the end of the film awards season, so Front Row took the opportunity to look at the progress made on representation in film and at awards. Tom is joined by the film critic Amon Warmann, Katherine Pieper of LA's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, which looks at equalities at the Oscars, and Marcus Ryder of the Lenny Henry Centre For Media Diversity.Plus, with a host of new productions exploring the cost of living crisis, we look at how playwrights are tackling this. Writer Emily White talks about her new play, Joseph K...
2023-03-1442 min
Head-to-Head PodcastSuccessful Inspection: Through the eyes of a Primary SchoolWorried about Ofsted inspection stories that you’ve heard?Listen to Emma Johnson, Headteacher at Ravenshead Primary School, as she and her colleague Alex Sutcliffe take us through their inspection experience. Sharing insights into the professional conversations, discussions and some of the processes, as well their personal reflections and top tips.A must listen episode for any Primary School Headteacher expecting ‘the call’.
2023-03-0734 minFront RowTracy Chevalier on Vermeer exhibition; live v streaming theatre audiences; American poet A. E. Stallings; The King's SingersTracy Chevalier discusses a historic Vermeer exhibition at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum, the largest collection of his paintings ever assembled including Girl with a Pearl Earring, which was celebrated by Chevalier's 1999 novel of the same name.Bristol Old Vic is collaborating with four universities in the West Country for a major study into audience reactions in the theatre. Do reactions in the auditorium differ from those watching it online? Melanie Abbott investigates, talking to Iain Gilchrist from University of Bristol, Mike Richardson from University of Bath, Charlotte Geeves from Bristol Old Vic, actor Sophie Steer and Emma Keith, Director...
2023-02-1442 minFront RowBeethoven's Für Elise, playwright Garry Lyons, film director Rajkumar SantoshiBeethoven’s love life has long fascinated music scholars primarily because so little is known about it despite some tantalising clues. In his new book, Why Beethoven, music critic Norman Lebrecht, identifies the dedicatee of Beethoven’s well-loved melody Für Elise, while Jessica Duchen has written a novel, Immortal, which provides one answer to the question, who was Beethoven’s “Immortal Beloved”? Both join Front Row to discuss why their explorations bring us closer to the composer.Garry Lyons on his new play Blow Down at Leeds Playhouse, written to mark the demolition of the iconic cooling tow...
2023-01-3142 minFront RowArtist John Akomfrah, Oscar Nominations, Arts Council England respondsJohn Akomfrah was announced today as the artist chosen to represent the UK at the next Venice Biennale - the world's biggest contemporary art exhibition. Known for his films and video installations exploring racial injustice, colonial legacies, migration and climate change, he discusses why watching a Tarkovsky film as a teenager opened his mind to the possibilities of art. Film critics Jason Solomon and Leila Latif discuss the nominations for this year's Oscars, which are led by Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Banshees of Inisherin, and All Quiet of the Western Front. Darren Henley...
2023-01-2442 minFront RowOrlando starring Emma Corrin & Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio reviewed, Damian Lewis on A Spy Among FriendsOrlando starring Emma Corrin at the Garrick Theatre in London and Guillermo del Toro’s animated film Pinocchio are reviewed by Shon Faye, author of The Transgender Issue, and Observer theatre critic Susannah Clapp. The story of double agent and defector Kim Philby has been told many times. A Spy Among Friends, a new six-episode series on ITVX, focuses on Nicholas Elliott, Philby’s lifelong friend. Damian Lewis, who plays Elliott, and writer Alexander Cary talk to Tom Sutcliffe about telling the story of political and personal betrayal anew. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe
Producer: Harry Parker
2022-12-0842 minFront RowTurner Prize nominee Sin Wai Kin, Katherine Rundell on John Donne, Ballet BlackAuthor Katherine Rundell talks to Tom Sutcliffe about her book Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne, which has won this year’s The Baillie Gifford. In the first in a series of interviews with the artists shortlisted for this year’s Turner Prize, Sin Wai Kin discusses how they use performance to challenge misogyny and racism. The acclaimed dance company Ballet Black, known for giving a platform to Black and Asian dancers and choreographers, turns 20 this year. Michael McKenzie visits rehearsals to hear how they are marking the anniversary.And as the Horniman Muse...
2022-11-2842 minFront RowTammy Faye musical, Paul Newman's memoir, Daniel Arsham, Simon ArmitageReviewers Karen Krizanovich and David Benedict give their verdicts on Tammy Faye, A New Musical at the Almeida Theatre in London, starring Katie Brayben, and from the combined creative forces of Elton John, Jake Shears, James Graham, and Rupert Goold. Plus they review Paul Newman, The Extraordinary Life Of An Ordinary Man - a memoir of the film star created from recently rediscovered transcripts of conversations Newman had in the 1980s.The Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage, reads his poem to mark 100 years of the BBC.And the American artist Daniel Arsham is known for sculptures...
2022-10-2742 min
The Drum PodcastWho leads the creation of a great employer brand?With the talent crisis still biting, employer branding is an undeniable growth area in the industry. The dream is that it can overhaul talent attraction, retention, and even productivity. In this episode, we gather top-level practitioners to ask: is it really possible to change these things quickly? And how will smart employers start to improve their work in this space? Senior reporter Chris Sutcliffe speaks to Catherine Fallon, partner & head of engagement and change at Emperor, and Emma Tolhurst, executive director of brand-led employee experience at Landor & Fitch.The panel discusses:What d...
2022-10-2730 minFront RowHieroglyphs at the British Museum, Emily Brontë biopic, Shehan KarunatilakaEmily is a new film starring Emma Mackey (of Sex Education fame) as the author of Wuthering Heights, Emily Brontë. Emily is as wild as the windswept moorland she lives in; her relationships with her sisters, Anne and Charlotte, her dissolute brother, Branwell, and her lover, the curate Weightman, are as raw as the relentless rain, and as tender as the flashes of sunshine. But writer and Director Frances O’Connor’s debut film is very much an imagined life. So, what will reviewers Samantha Ellis, author of a biography of Emily’s sister, Anne, and the archaeologist Mike Pitts m...
2022-10-1342 minFront RowBooker-nominated author Percival Everett, The Lost King reviewedAuthor Percival Everett talks to Tom Sutcliffe about his Booker Prize nominated novel, The Trees, which uses dark humour to explore gruesome events in Mississippi. Science Fiction writer Una McCormack and historian Prof Anthony Bale review Stephen Frears's new film The Lost King, about the real life search for the remains of Richard III and a new exhibition at the Science Museum devoted to Science Fiction.And writer Hari Kunzru on the life and work of Annie Ernaux, who has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe
Producer: Emma Wallace
2022-10-0642 minFront RowSister Act, Dramatising the Ugandan Asian exodus, David OlusogaSister Act the Musical is returning to the London stage, after two years of Covid delays and thirty years after the much loved Whoopi Goldberg film. Tom Sutcliffe met the stars of the new Hammersmith Apollo production, Beverley Knight who plays singer on the run Deloris and Jennifer Saunders who takes on the role of Mother Superior, to discuss mixing secular and sacred musical traditions with comedy and choreography. Curve Theatre, Leicester, has commissioned a series of plays called Finding Home to mark 50 years since the Ugandan Asian exodus initiated by the then President Idi Amin. Many...
2022-07-2742 minFront RowRowan Atkinson, Windrush Sculptures, Susanne BierRowan Atkinson is associated with a lot of ‘B’s – Blackadder, Bean, bumbling British spies... and now bees. He plays an inept house-sitter in a luxury mansion chasing after an insect in Netflix’s new Man Vs Bee. He talks about this, his iconic characters, and why making comedy isn’t always that fun.Artist Thomas J Price’s Warm Shores, a pair of 9 foot tall bronze figures, have just been installed outside Hackney Town Hall in London to mark Windrush Day. 74 years on from the arrival of the SS Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks, Thomas joins Tom live in...
2022-06-2242 minFront RowCircle of Fifths, reviews of Good Luck to You, Leo Grande and The Lazarus ProjectNational Theatre Wales is about to open a new production described as a live documentary performance, Circle of Fifths. With cast and stories drawn from the local community, and taking place inside and out, it combines film, performance, storytelling, live music and dance, to tell stories of life, death and grief. The director Gavin Porter joins Front Row to explain how it will work.Because of the bad behaviour of human the world keeps coming to an end. Fortunately there is an organisation of people who can reset time to before disaster, take action and so save...
2022-06-1642 min
Meet the Mancunian Podcast: social impact stories from ManchesterLGBTQ+ community with Emma GoswellThis week's Mancunian guest is Emma Goswell, Radio and Podcast host (https://twitter.com/ComeOutStories [https://www.instagram.com/this_is_the_promise/]). Emma talks about the work she does to support the LGBTQ+ community in the UK & globally. She shines a light on some of the concerns facing people identifying as LGBTQ+ around the globe. Emma is also a writer and the author of Coming Out Stories (https://www.queerlit.co.uk/products/coming-out-stories). This episode is for you if you are keen to learn more about the key issues in the LGBTQ+ community.
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2022-04-0527 min
Teacher TalkI - Introducing OutcomesIn today's episode of Teacher Talk, we're joined by Emma Sutcliffe (Geography Teacher) to talk about the next part of our BISHOP Learning Model - Introducing Outcomes.
2021-05-1016 minFront RowDirector Lee Isaac Chung, Samantha Ege, Jane Austen's Persuasion, musicians selling back cataloguesMinari tells the story of a Korean family who move to a farm in Arkansas in pursuit of the American Dream. The film’s director, Lee Isaac Chung, explains how his own family story inspired events in the film, and the impact Awards nominations have on his career as a director.Pianist and musicologist Samantha Ege has launched an album of piano music from the often overlooked African-American composer, Florence Price. She discusses the revival of Price's music, and why it is important her work is remembered today.With news that Paul Simon has joined a...
2021-04-0128 min
Electric Vehicle Podcast: EV news and discussionsEV Podcast: Idle Off - Why is idling vehicles in schools still OK?Why has smoking around children been banned…but idling vehicles in schools is still OK?Every school day, parents and bus drivers idle their vehicles in school car parks across Australia and New Zealand, releasing dangerous emissions into the places where students study, play and breathe. In some cities and towns, there are areas where air pollution is so bad that experts have compared it to smoking cigarettes.This week I chat with Emma Sutcliffe and Clare Walter about the Idle Off Initiative.https://www.idleoff.com.au/
This podcast us...
2021-02-0523 min
The Mental Health PodcastmhTV episode 29 - An #mhTV review of 2020Welcome to episode 29 [originally broadcast on Thursday 17 December 2020] of #mhTV. Presenters Vanessa Garrity, Nicky Lambert and Dave munday were joined by some special guests to talk about #mhTV in 2020 and or #NYWish4MH.
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2020-12-1858 min
Murder She SpokeEpisode 31: The Yorkshire RipperEpisode 31: The Yorkshire Ripper. This week Joannagh tells us about the unfortunate women who fell victim to the Yorkshire Ripper during a reign of terror lasting five years in the north of England in which police were overwhelmed and taken in by a hoaxer who would have a devastating effect on the investigation. Case research by Joannagh ShanksProduced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing by Shaun O'NeillMusic by Tribe of NoiseSources of research:http://www.yorkshireripper.com/the-story/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-54874713
2020-11-271h 12
Legally Speaking PodcastThe Number One Club - Ania Rontaler & Emma Sutcliffe - S3E14Send us a text This week on our Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Rob Hanna was joined by Ania Rontaler and Emma Sutcliffe. Ania is an M&A expert and Corporate Partner, and Emma is a top-quality Financial Markets Litigation Partner. Both Emma and Ania are Partners at the leading law firm, Simmons & Simmons, and together they co-head Simmons’ award-winning womens’ network, The Number One Club. In this episode, the three of them discuss: Ania & Emma’s backgrounds and how they...
2020-11-0224 min
Start the WeekBrit Bennett on race, identity and protestTom Sutcliffe discusses racism, the traps of history and the Black Lives Matter movement with the American author Brit Bennett and the British academic Gary Younge. Racial identity, bigotry and shape-shifting are at the centre of Brit Bennett’s new book, The Vanishing Half. The novel focuses on twin sisters who flee the confines of their southern small town, and the attempts by one of the sisters to escape her background completely by passing as white. The social unrest in the US in the 20th century pervades her latest work, but Bennett is hopeful that today’s prot...
2020-06-2928 min
Beyond Zero - Science and SolutionsBZE speaks to Emma Sutcliffe of IdleoffBeyond Zero speaks to Emma Sutcliffe, journalist and founder of Idleoff.com.au which provides students with free information about the dangers of inhaling emissions from idling cars, as well as what they can do to find solutions to this problem at their school.
2020-06-2600 min
Making a Musical: The Future of British Musical TheatreS2, Ep2 All That Scratch: Lockdown LookbackThis episode, recorded from home in lockdown, features a lookback on eight new musicals that featured in the first season of All That Scratch: St Anne Comes Home, Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch, The Phase, Tokyo Rose, Weapons of the Weak, The Colosseum, Brother, and You & I: A New Musical. It includes new songs not yet featured on All That Scratch from each of these musicals, and conversations with the writers about their work.SEASON 2, EPISODE 2Lockdown Lookback‘No Place Better' from St. Anne Comes HomeBo...
2020-06-011h 07Electric Vehicle Podcast: EV news and discussionsEV Podcast: Emma Sutcliffe - Director of EVUp AustraliaEVUp is an electric vehicle charging network it was established by two EV enthusiasts passionate about working towards climate change mitigation & adaption.Emma Sutcliffe is a climate activist & sustainable living advocate who is committed to breaking down the common barriers to EV adoption, particularly for women.Russ Shepherd created the partner company, EVolution Australia, in 2015 & has grown an EV community-focused business that is as well regarded for charging products as the expert advice & support given to drivers on a daily basis. Russ is currently working on the Jaunt Land Rover conversion project with Dave Budge...
2020-03-1355 min
Saturday ReviewStoppard -Leopoldstadt, Emma, Philip Hensher, Steve McQueen - Tate Modern, The EndTom Stoppard has a new play - Leopoldstadt - a slightly autobiographical telling of the story of several generations of a wealthy Jewish family in Europe over 6 decades, from 1899 How many different cinematic versions of Jane Austen novels does the world need? What does The latest Emma - directed by a former photographer/ pop video director - bring that's new?A Small Revolution in Germany is the latest novel from Philip hensher. It follows the diverging paths of a group of young politically charged leftists The End is a very darkly comic TV...
2020-02-1556 min
That Stagey BlogVlog 47 -audioft. Emma Hatton Natalie Paris Matt Lucas Fra Fee Ricardo Afonso Emma Kingston Craig Mather
Nicole Scherzinger. Boulevardsoho
Cinderella. New Wimbledon Theatre.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears. London Palladium.
Finale. Boulevard Theatre. James Taylor.
Whistle Down The Wind. The Union Theatre.
Sadie Levett. Tara Lucas. George Hankers. Stuart Simons. Fiona Tong. Louise Kempson. Eoin McKenna. Will Sutcliffe. Conor O’Rourke. Olivia Wormald. Laura Jeffries. Adrian J Mercer.
Sleepless. Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.
& Juliet
This Christmas. The Other Palace.
Cinderella. Tuckshop. Trafalgar Studios
Curtains
The Book of Mormon
West End Does: Christmas in Concert 2019
Cadogan Hall
Louise Dearman. Laura Pitt-Pulford. Maiya Quansah...
2019-12-2737 minSaturday ReviewThe Souvenir, Bait, Appropriate, Mary Beth Keane, A ConfessionTwo Brit indie film productions arrive at once: Joanna Hogg's The Souvenir is a slightly autobiographical work about a struggling young film-maker's relationship with a charismatic drug addict. Also Bait; set in a fishing village in Cornwall and with an intentionally handmade aesthetic, it explores the tense relationship between locals and incomers.
Appropriate at The Donmar Warehouse is a new play from Brandon Jacobs Jenkins. A family in the American south are dealing with the estate of their recently deceased father and unearth some unpleasant truths
Mary Beth Keane's new novel - Ask Again, Yes - is set in...
2019-08-3150 minSaturday ReviewThere Is a Light That Never Goes Out, Animals, Colson Whitehead, Olafur Eliasson, This Way UpThere Is A Light That Never Goes Out, Scenes From The Luddite Rebellion has just opened at Manchester Royal Exchange. Combining verbatim recreations and imagined encounters, it looks at Manchester and England at the beginning of industrialisation
Animals is a new film based on the novel by Emma Jane Unsworth. Two friends messily drift along and apart and back together in Dublin
Colson Whitehead's new novel The Nickel Boys fictionalises the true story of a reform institution in Florida where cruelty, abuse and violence were the norm
Olafur Eliasson: In Real Life is at Tate Modern in London...
2019-08-0347 minSaturday ReviewHappy as Lazzaro, Top Girls, Damian Barr, The Victim, Ruskin and TurnerAward-winning Italian film Happy as Lazzaro is a tale of human unkindness in a remote Italian Village where time stands still, but not in the same way for everyone
Caryl Churchill's play Top Girls is revived by The National Theatre; is it hard not to view it nowadays as a period piece?
Damian Barr's debut novel: You Will Be Safe Here is set in two separate parts of South Africa's troubled history
The Victim is a new 4-part drama on BBC1., following the plaintiff and the accused in a Scottish court case. Can it provide a new twist on...
2019-04-0648 minSaturday ReviewAlys Always, Ray and Liz, Max Porter: Martin Parr, ITV's The BayNicholas Hytner's new production at London's Bridge Theatre is Lucinda Coxon's play Alys Always, based on Harriet Lane's novel. A journalist decides to set her sights on a joining the exalted circle of a grieving best-selling author.
Ray and Liz is the debut film from photographer Richard Billingham; weaving a story from his 1996 collection of autobiographical portraits of his hard-drinking and hard smoking parents living on the margins of society in a Black Country council home.
Max Porter's new novel Lanny is a follow-up to his much-lauded debut Grief Is The Thing With Feathers. A magical child communicates with...
2019-03-0947 min
S'laughter: True Crime PodcastEpisode 65: Eric Norcliffe and Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper.This week is a tale from the Midlands as Emma tells us about the empty gas meter murder. Then Lucy reveals the story of the Yorkshire Ripper and how he was finally caught. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-031h 05
S'laughter: True Crime PodcastEpisode 65: Eric Norcliffe and Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper.This week is a tale from the Midlands as Emma tells us about the empty gas meter murder. Then Lucy reveals the story of the Yorkshire Ripper and how he was finally caught.
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2018-12-0300 minSaturday ReviewJonathan Coe, Wildlife, Design Museum, The Watsons - Chichester, Grand Designs House of the YearJake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan in Paul Dano's directorial debut Wildlife; a story of familial unravelling in 1960s America
Middle England is Jonathan Coe's latest novel; the third part of his trilogy which began in 2001 with The Rotters Club. It follows the same characters and their offspring dealing with life from 2010 to today
Jane Austen began - but never finished - a book which became known as The Watsons. In Laura Wade's new play opening at Chichester's Festival Theatre she picks up the story to interrogate what happens to characters when the author abandons them....?
Home Futures is a...
2018-11-1050 minSaturday ReviewThey Shall Not Grow Old, Oceania, Sally Rooney, Nina Raine - Stories, Sally4EverThey Shall Not Grow Old is a film directed and created by Peter Jackson about The First World War. Compiled using colourised and painstakingly-restored footage from 100 years ago accompanied by the testimonies of the soldiers who fought. Is it tampering with history or an exciting new way to bring it back to life?
Oceania at The Royal Academy is the first major survey of Oceanic art to be held in the UK, featuring art from Melanesia, Polynesia and Micronesia. From New Guinea to Easter Island , Hawaii to New Zealand it marks the 250th anniversary of Captain Cooke setting sail...
2018-10-2049 minSaturday ReviewCopenhagen, The Children Act, All Among The Barley, Extraordinary Rituals, Grayson Perry: Rites of PassageA revival of Michael Frayn's multi award-winning 1998 play Copenhagen at The Chichester Minerva Theatre. 20 years on from the original production how does it stand up and what does it say to the new audiences?
Ian McEwan's novel The Children Act has been adapted for the big screen by Richard Eyre, starring Emma Thompson, Fion Whitehead and Stanley Tucci
All Among The Barley is Melissa Harrison's new novel. The Costa and Bailey's nominee explores the rhythms of rural life between The Wars and how it affects the locals in a village in Suffolk
Two new series are starting on TV...
2018-08-2553 minSaturday ReviewMudbound, Network, Javier Cercas, She's Got To Have It, North exhibitionMudbound, is a searing look at prejudice set in the Jim Crow deep south of the United States shortly after WW2
Network is a new production at The National Theatre in London. It's an adaptation of the 1976 Oscar-winning film about a TV anchorman who announces that he's "mad as hell and not going to take it anymore" which appalls then delights and ultimately infuriates his network bosses. It stars Bryan "Breaking Bad" Cranston as the newsreader who wigs out.
Javier Cercas's novel The Impostor tells the extraordinary tale of a Spanish man who falsely claimed to have been a...
2017-11-1848 minSaturday ReviewAlone In Berlin, Ink, Christopher Wilson, White Cube, Earl Slick and LiedEmma Thompson and Brendan Gleeson in a film adaptation of Hans Fallada's novel Alone In Berlin - based on a true story of small scale wartime heroism.
Ink - a play about Rupert Murdoch's acquisition of The Sun in 1969 and the grubby world of redtop journalism.Opening at London's Almeida Theatre.
Christopher Wilson's novel; Zoo, a comedy set in Stalin's dying days, about a boy who inadvertently becomes the food taster for The Man of Iron
Dreamers Awake is a new exhibition at White Cube Gallery looking at women in the Surrealist movement and its lasting influence on female...
2017-07-0147 minSaturday ReviewArt at London's Old Vic, Scorsese's Silence, VR gaming, Yaa Gyasi's Homegoing, Alan BennettA revival of Yasmina Reza's Art at London's Old Vic revives the art of the review - is it art?
Martin Scorsese's latest film Silence has taken nearly 3 decades to reach the screen. It's the story of two Christian missionaries in 17th century Japan. Is it worth the the long wait?
We investigate Virtual Reality gaming - there are many different headsets and games on the market, but which are worth your attention
Ghanaian-American novelist Yaa Gyosi's Homegoing is a debut novel that has been garnering a lot of extremely favourable attention from readers and critics alike. It deals...
2016-12-2441 minSaturday ReviewNocturnal Animals, Dead Funny, BBC's Black and British, Naomi Alderman, Emma Hamilton: seduction and celebrityTom Ford's new thriller film Nocturnal Animals stars Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal
A revival of terry Johnson's play Dead Funny opens at London's Vaudeville Theatre; does it live up to its name?
David Olusoga presents BBC TV's Black and British part of a season of programmes under that title
Naomi Alderman's novel The Power imagines a world in which women can conjure electrical charges from their hands - how does it change the gender power balance?
Emma Hamilton - Seduction and Celebrity is a new exhibition in Greenwich looking at the life and career.
Tom Sutcliffe's guests are...
2016-11-0541 minSaturday ReviewHisham Matar, Faith Healer, The Colony, David Hockney, Brief EncountersEmma Watson plays an air stewardess who gets caught up in the Chilean politics of early era Pinochet. The Colony explores a little-known side of the regime
Faith Healer is Brian Friel's play about the fallibility of remembering, revived at London's Donmar Warehouse
Libyan writer Hisham Matar tells the story of how the disappearance of his father led his own exile from his homeland and political awakening during Ghadafi's dictatorship
David Hockney's work created on iPad and a collection of 82 portraits are on show in 2 new exhibitions
ITV's Brief Encounters is a drama about the founding of the Ann...
2016-07-0241 minSaturday ReviewHenry V, Elvis and Nixon, The Girls, Sculpture in the City, The BorderLiza Johnson directs Michael Shannon and Kevin Spacey in the title roles of Elvis and Nixon a film which dramatises the unlikely 1970 meeting between the two men .
The title role in a production of Shakespeare's Henry V at the Regent's Park Open Air theatre is taken by the actress Michelle Terry.
Debut novel The Girls by Emma Cline looks at relationships and their consequences in a Charles Manson-like cult in California.
The City of London has placed 15 sculptures by leading artists among architectural landmarks such as the Gherkin and the Cheesegrater - an opportunity to see engaging works in...
2016-06-2541 minSaturday ReviewUpstart Crow, Midsummer Night's Dream, Knight of Cups, Louise Erdrich, Mona HatoumBen Elton has a new sitcom on BBC2; Upstart Crow starring David Mitchell as The Bard of Avon. Could it be a return to his golden form of Blackadder?
A Midsummer Night's Dream is the first production by Emma Rice, the new Artistic Director at London's Globe Theatre. Does it auger well for her residency?
Terrence Malick is a much-admired film director whose recent work has received very mixed critical responses. Will his latest, Knight of Cups, be admired or reviled?
Novelist Louise Erdrich is of North American Indian descent and her work reflects this. Her newest - LaRose...
2016-05-0742 minSaturday ReviewSicario, Teddy Ferrara, Jonathan Lee, Frank Auerbach, Black RosesThe American government's war on drugs is a familiar subject for a film. How does the latest - Sicario - advance the genre?
The Donmar Warehouse's production of a play about LGBTQ politics on an American campus - Teddy Ferrara - has been reworked from its US origination. How will it work in London?
Jonathan Lee's novel High Dive reimagines the story of the 1984 Brighton Bombing where the IRA tried to kill the Tory cabinet. How well does it meld fact and fiction?
Frank Auerbach is often hailed as Britian's finest living painter. We attend a retrospective exhibition at...
2015-10-1041 min
The Greening of Gavin | Sustainable Living in the SuburbsTGoG 124 – Sustainable Living with Emma SutcliffeToday I am inviting you into our dining room or inner sanctum if you like, for a candid lunch-time chat with me, Kim, and Emma Sutcliffe. There’s nothing quite like having lunch with like minded-people and chatting about sustainable living. Not much more to say about this episode except to pour yourself a cuppa, [Continue Reading …]
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2015-08-2600 minThe Greening of Gavin | Sustainable Living in the SuburbsTGoG 123 – Solar Talk with Emma SutcliffeRecently, I was interviewed by Emma Sutcliffe about my small solar power system that I built myself. You can read about it in this post titled To Grid or Go Off Grid. Why Not Do Both? We conducted the interview just before a delicious lunch that Kim prepared, so you will hear her in the background of [Continue Reading …]
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2015-08-1900 minSaturday ReviewLondon Road, Louis de Bernieres, The Tribe, The Red Lion Carsten HollerLondon Road is a film of the groundbreaking musical play. Directed by Rufus Norris, it tells the story of a community in Ipswich recovering from a series of gruesome murders.
Louis de Bernieres' latest novel The Dust That Falls From Clouds looks at the lives of those 'left behind' by the First World War
Channel 4's The Tribe is applying the techniques usually used in programmes such as 24 Hours in A+E to a tribe in rural Ethiopia - lots of cameras, lots of microphones and unique access to a largely hitherto unknown community.
Patrick Marber's play The Red...
2015-06-1341 minSaturday ReviewRules for Living, Blind, Richard III, Acts of the Assassins, Body in Ancient Greek ArtSam Holcroft's new play, Rules For Living, at The National's Dorfman Theatre shows a family full of traits and ticks that define their relationships. How do we react when we're under pressure with our nearest and dearest? The Norwegian film Blind plays around with perception. The lead character loses her sight and has to reassess her relationship with the world and especially those around her.We've been watching Channel 4's coverage of the re-internment of Richard III. How fascinating can many hours of television devoted to the burying of a 500 year old corpse be?
2015-03-2841 minSaturday ReviewNightcrawler, Tis Pity She's a Whore, Richard Ford, Science Museum, Passing BellsNightcrawler is a movie about the ambulance-chasing camera crews who film at the site of traffic accidents, shootings etc and sell the footage to TV stations for their news bulletins. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, we see him begin his nightcrawling career, but will it make a good man turn bad?
'Tis Pity She's a Whore is being staged at London's Globe Theatre. Written in the early 1600s by John Ford, the plot includes incest which made it extremely controversial at the time. And it was so controversial in fact that it wasn't revived in London until 1923. How will 21st century...
2014-11-0141 min