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Family Tree TalkFamily Memories & Research Dilemmas: Helen & Nate Catch UpIn this episode of Family Tree Talk, hosts Helen Tovey and Nathan Ward catch up on their latest family history finds. Helen shares a brilliant new way she’s discovered to encourage relatives to record their memories — perfect for preserving living history. Meanwhile, Nate’s deep in decision-making mode, wondering which historical document to focus on next and which tempting research rabbit hole to follow. Join the conversation for relatable stories, practical tips, and a warm slice of real-life family history fun.2025-06-3048 min
Family Tree TalkThink Like a Genealogist: Research Logs, Questions & Plans with Dr Sophie KayFeeling stuck in your family history research – or simply drowning in a sea of notes and records? In this episode of Family Tree Talk, host Helen Tovey is joined by professional genealogist and educator Dr Sophie Kay to explore how a clear research methodology can transform the way you work. Discover how research logs, well-framed questions, and practical research plans can bring structure, clarity and results to your genealogy. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned sleuth, Sophie’s expert insights will help you avoid common pitfalls, break through brick walls, and make your family history research more rewarding than...2025-06-2349 min
Family Tree TalkWWI Soldier, Nun & RAF Airman: Nathan’s Surprising Family Tree FindsIn this episode of Family Tree Talk, hosts Helen Tovey and Nathan Ward delve into Nathan’s latest genealogy discoveries — from a potential First World War soldier to a nun and an RAF airman (or maybe even a pilot!). As Nathan tries to piece together these intriguing lives, he turns to Helen for advice on how to be sure he's got the right people in his tree. Tune in for practical tips, expert insights, and a peek behind the scenes of real-life research as our hosts explore the highs and head-scratchers of tracing your family history.2025-06-1640 min
Family Tree TalkSmash Your Brickwalls with DNA: Expert Tips from Michelle LeonardIn this episode of Family Tree Talk, hosts Helen Tovey and Nathan Ward chat to DNA Detective Michelle Leonard about how to use DNA results to break through your toughest family history brickwalls. Michelle shares practical advice on how to get started with DNA research and explains how her in-depth DNA Bootcamp course can help you make sense of your Ancestry DNA matches — no matter your experience level. Want to learn more? Check out her upcoming course here: bit.ly/4bFZOzA and browse more expert-led sessions at family-tree.co.uk/how-to-guides/webinars.2025-06-0937 min
Family Tree TalkMastering Ancestry: Top Tips from Family History Pro Karen EvansIn this episode of Family Tree Talk, hosts Helen Tovey and Nathan Ward are joined by passionate family historian Karen Evans, who shares her expert advice on getting the most out of the Ancestry website. From clever search strategies to solving tricky tree problems, Karen offers practical tips and insider tricks to help you research smarter and break down those brick walls. It’s a must-listen for anyone using Ancestry—or thinking about it! Karen also tells us about her new online course, How to use Ancestry (better), designed to help you take your research to the next level.2025-06-0232 min
Family Tree TalkDinner with Ancestors: Strange Finds, Heirlooms & Family History TalesIn this latest episode of Family Tree Talk, hosts Helen Tovey and Nathan Ward are joined by a special guest — their boss, Matt Hill! Together, they share their strangest family history discoveries, the heirlooms they treasure most, and which ancestor they'd invite to dinner. From tracing long-lost relatives in America to tales of 1800s travel adventures, this episode is packed with fascinating stories and genealogy inspiration. Whether you're new to family history or a seasoned researcher, you’ll love this mix of expert insight and personal reflection. Tune in for fun, facts and a few surprises along the way!2025-05-2644 min
Family Tree TalkAncestry hints, second trees & surprising cousin cluesIn this episode of Family Tree Talk, Helen Tovey and Nathan Ward get stuck into some real family history discoveries and practical tips. Helen shares how Ancestry Hints helped her trace her grandpa’s cousin’s dad—and why she’s a total convert to Hints! Meanwhile, Nathan digs into an intriguing email from listener Marilyn, who suspects a shared connection with him. Could they be related? Plus, your hosts explain how to set up a second family tree on Ancestry, how to make your tree public or private, and how to change the home person in your tree settings...2025-05-1843 min
Family Tree TalkDiscover family history how-to hints & breakthroughsIn this episode of Family Tree Talk, Helen Tovey catches up with newbie-ish family historian Nathan Ward to see how he’s getting on with his research—and it turns out, he’s made amazing progress! From uncovering historic documents to following online hints, Nate shares the highs and lows of his family history journey. Helen offers advice on using hints wisely and avoiding common pitfalls. Together, they explore how to research thoroughly, the thrill of unexpected discoveries, and the irresistible pull of those family history rabbit holes.2025-05-1245 min
Family Tree TalkFeeling a bit of family history overwhelm?Tune in for tips to keep calm, step back, and enjoy your genealogy. (Usually) family history really doesn’t need to be a race, but is instead something that is best savoured slowly! Nathan Ward, Designer of Family Tree, and Helen Tovey, Editor, chat about their research endeavours and ponder this and that about genealogy.“Keep up the good work and keep making me smile over the ironing board!” – says a Family Tree Talk fan.“That’s our pleasure” – say Nathan and Helen. “We’re always happy to chat family history.”If you have a topic you’d lik...2025-04-2837 min
Family Tree TalkNot just a name and a number – digging into family storiesDigging into their family stories, Nathan Ward, Designer of Family Tree, and Helen Tovey, Editor, chat about their recent research endeavours – piecing together tales of multiple marriages, VE Day experiences and more. Plus learn how to merge duplicate ancestors on your Ancestry tree (you never know when you may need this tip!).2025-04-2141 min
Family Tree TalkWhat you need to know when you’ve done a DNA testYou take a DNA test – that’s the easy part! But what happens next? In this week’s Family Tree Talk editor of Family Tree, Helen Tovey, and designer Nate Ward catch up with DNA advisor Karen Evans. She’ll be sharing top tips on how to begin exploring your DNA test results. What to do… what to not do… and how to get it right! She’ll be covering what ethnicity estimates mean. Taking you on a tour of your DNA match list to spot the key elements. And explaining how your family tree research can help to make sense of 2025-04-1446 min
Family Tree TalkHow to get better at family historyHow do you go about getting better at family history? Family Tree editor Helen Tovey and designer Nate Ward discuss ways to level up those genealogy skills! From taking a course to taking the time to slow down, there are numerous ways to improve your genealogy research skills. Tune in to find out more.2025-04-0744 min
Family Tree TalkHow do I get through my brickwalls?Family history brickwalls can occur at any stage of the genealogy journey – whether you’re a few steps in, or have been researching for decades. In this episode tree-tracing rookie Nathan Ward chats about his sticking points and brainstorms with Helen Tovey ways to get unstuck! There are always solutions to try… check them out!2025-03-3159 min
Family Tree TalkThoughts on ways to trace our female ancestorsFamily Tree team members Helen Tovey and Nathan Ward chat family history – including the particular challenges of how to trace our female family members, and solutions to help us do it! (Plus Nathan also muses: can he blame his love of chocolate on a DNA trait)?2025-03-2432 min
Family Tree TalkHow to do your family tree on AncestryFollow our quick guide to some of the key family tree tools on Ancestry, with Family Tree editor, Helen Tovey. Plus Family Tree designer Nathan Ward shares his research experiences of reading WW1 unit war diaries (it’s emotional). And a quick peek at Mitotree – the DNA tree that tells the shared story of our motherlines, going back 100,000 years!2025-03-1741 min
Family Tree TalkHow to trace a WW1 soldierHelen Tovey, editor of Family Tree, and Nathan Ward, designer (aka the Running Genealogist) chat family history, speaking of their recent discoveries including a First World War solider and the records that can help to trace the war years of a WW1 British soldier.2025-03-1048 min
Family Tree TalkIs family history difficult?It can be… as Duncan discovers. This week on Family Tree Talk, editor Helen Tovey speaks with an old friend, Duncan Vessey, about his recent experiences as a newbie embarking on his family history journey. ‘Expected the unexpected’ are wise words of warning for the uninitiated, as he would learn all too quickly - finding answers to mysteries in recent generations can be challenging, sometimes even traumatic.2025-03-0348 min
Family Tree TalkWhy genealogy ‘boots on the ground’ are so important!In this week’s Family Tree Talk, Nathan Ward, aka the Running Genealogist, and designer of Family Tree, shares his new-found love of getting away from the screen to do some family history on foot. There really is nothing like visiting places related to your family history. In conversation with Helen Tovey, editor of Family Tree.2025-02-2457 min
Family Tree TalkHelpppp! I can’t stop doing my family treeDN-who-cares … Forget DNA for the moment. Nathan is now obsessed with tracing his ancestors using old-school documents to build his family tree. Showing off his ace family history organisational skills – we take a tour (in our mind’s eye) of his worksheets and research log. Podcast with Helen Tovey and Nathan Ward.2025-01-271h 04
Froebel Trust PodcastEpisode 16: Play and early learning environmentsThe latest episode of the Froebel Trust podcast explores the ways educators and leaders in early years settings can develop play and learning environments which inspire and truly reflect children's interests. Froebel was the inventor of Kindergarten. He advocated for places where young children can grow and develop at their own pace, nurtured by knowledgeable and supportive adults - a place for activity, curiosity, investigation and play. But what does that look like in the modern education system of today? "... it's really important to think about how the children feel... Do they feel secure? Do t...2025-01-2037 min
Family Tree TalkEr, so you want to be a Viking?Family Tree Designer Nathan Ward and Editor Helen Tovey shoot the breeze as Nathan embarks on his family history journey…2024-12-0634 min
Talk ArtKAWSWe meet KAWS aka Brian Donnelly to discuss his three major institutional exhibitions all opening in 2024. The first show has just opened at The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh and is the first time that Donnelly's work has been aligned with Warhol. Followed by the Parrish Art Museum this summer, and The Drawing Center, set to open in Autumn.In celebration of its 30th anniversary, The Warhol presents KAWS + Warhol, the first exhibition to examine the dark themes present in the work of both artists. From skulls to car crashes, both artists deploy their signature bright colors an...2024-05-311h 03Froebel Trust PodcastEpisode 11: Time to focus on babies in early years settingsBabies are often overlooked in discussions about early childhood education and care today. With the rapid expansion of baby room provision in England underway - with new government funded childcare support being offered from September 2024 to working parents with a child from 9 months old – it's time to focus on the experiences, rights and needs of babies in early years settings This episode of the Froebel Trust podcast explores what it’s like working in a baby room today: What skills and knowledge do educators caring for babies need? Are early years settings ready to welcome more babies? And h...2024-05-2849 min
Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & HistoryHelen Tovey editor of the UK's Family Tree Magazine chats with the Genealogy GuyIn this episode, the Genealogy Guy has chats with the jolly Helen Tovey - Editor of Family Tree Magazine UK which is Britain's longest-running family history magazine providing expert advice it has been helping thousands of family historians discover and explore their family history since 1984. 2024-04-2723 min
Talk ArtRyan Murphy (New Year Special Episode)It's 2024!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! We meet iconic writer, director, and producer RYAN MURPHY, best known for American Horror Story, Dahmer, Pose, The Andy Warhol Diaries, Ratched, The Watcher and Glee. We explore his love of collecting and preserving artworks including Old Masters, his passion for artists Andy Warhol, Patrick Angus, Helen Frankenthaler, restoring and safeguarding Hans Hofmann’s house/studio, how art inspires his own creativity and writing, plus we discuss the forthcoming new TV series Feud: Capote vs The Swans, produced by Ryan and co-starring Talk Art's very own Russell Tovey.Born November 9, 1965 in Indianapolis, In...2024-01-011h 24
Talk ArtJupiter Artland, Angel of The North, Henry Moore Institute, presented by BMWTalk Art SPECIAL EPISODE!!!! We go on an electric Art Adventure from Leeds to Edinburgh! Russell and Robert drive to Jupiter Artland in Edinburgh in a BMW electric iX to meet Jupiter's founder, the philanthropist Nicky Wilson, and discover some sculpture legends en route. Our first stop is the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds. We convene in their incredible library with Laurence Sillars, Head of the Institute, to explore their mission to inspire everyone to enjoy and study sculpture through their exhibitions, library, archive & research. We explore their current group exhibition 'The Weight of Words' and a sol...2023-07-241h 13Talk ArtIlana SavdieWe meet leading artist Ilana Savdie from her studio in New York to explore the making of her major new solo exhibition at Whitney Museum!Ilana Savdie explores themes of performance, transgression, identity and power in her vibrant, large-scale paintings. Assembling fragments into finely detailed, fluid compositions, her canvases pulsate with flamboyant colour, conjoining, merging and blending their forms in an aesthetics of riotous excess. At their core, Savdie’s paintings aim to dismantle ideas of binary or fixed identity, and to embrace the notion of performance as a transformative tool.Drawing on a...2023-07-211h 17
Creative RebootS6, Ep. 3: Confidence with Helen ToveyWe're super excited to introduce our guest, Helen Tovey, a body confidence coach in this month's episode all about Confidence!
If you've ever thought of yourself as not a confident person or that you lack confidence in certain areas of your life, we think you're going to love this episode because Helen drops some incredible tidbits throughout our chat.
As always, we'd love it if you could rate us (5 stars please!) and write a review for us on your favourite podcast platform. And head to our website to sign up for our newsletter so you'll ne...2023-05-3144 min
Square Eyes SyndromeSquare Eyes Syndrome Podcast Episode 134: Tara is very, very, very hungry for some KoreanWelcome back to the syndrome! This week Ben calls goldfish boring; Tara is still looking for her Korean prince, Helen brings Russell Tovey’s arse into conversation once again and Troy hails Satan.
This week we talk about:
Fishbowl wives
Tokyo Vice
Blood and water
Lookism
Don’t hug me I am scared
American Horror Story
Lost Girl
The Bastard Son and the devil himself
Podcast artwork Manami Watanabe: https://manamiw.com/
Twitter:@squareeyessyn
Email us a...2022-12-111h 02
The Best Pick movie podcastThe Pirates! In An Adventure with Scientists!Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 234: The Pirates! In An Adventure with Scientists! Released 30 November 2022 For this episode, we watched the 2012 stop-motion animated film The Pirates! In An Adventure with Scientists! adapted from his book by Gideon Defoe, directed by Peter Lord and starring the voices of Hugh Grant, David Tennant, Imelda Staunton, Martin Freeman and Russell Tovey. It cost $55 million to make and made $120 million at the box office. It has an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. https://flixwatcher.tv/pisode-237-my-neighbor-totoro-with-carrie-morrion-and-jessica-regan-from-the-best-pick-movie-podcast https://www.rsc.org.uk...2022-11-301h 18
Square Eyes SyndromeSquare Eyes Syndrome Podcast Episode 88: For the love of Russell Tovey’s ArseSquare Eyes Syndrome Podcast Episode 88: For the love of Russell Tovey’s Arse
Welcome back to the syndrome! This week Ben brings up Russell Tovey’s arse, Helen loves Russell Tovey’s arse, Troy looks embarrassed by Russell Tovey’s arse and Tara can’t stop staring in wonder at Russell Tovey’s arse.
This week we discuss:
MMMActually
Doctor Who
We are Ladyparts
Locke and Key
Dracula
Art Session
Yellowjacket
Elves
Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com...2021-12-131h 28
Ask AGRA: Family History Question TimeSeries 2 Episode 4: Manorial and estate recordsProfessional genealogists and AGRA Members / Associates Ian Waller, Catherine Ryan and Sue Adams look at genealogy research in manorial and estate records, with moderator Helen Tovey, Editor of Family Tree Magazine. The download mentioned in this podcast is available at: https://www.agra.org.uk/_resources/podcast/downloads/2021-12-ask-agra-manorial-documents.pdf To find out more about AGRA or to find a professional researcher to help you uncover more about your family history, see our website www.agra.org.uk.2021-12-0129 min
Escuchando PeliculasLa Gran Mentira (2019) #Intriga #Drama #Crimen #peliculas #audesc #podcastPaís
Estados Unidos
Dirección
Bill Condon
Guion
Jeffrey Hatcher. Novela: Nicholas Searle
Música
Carter Burwell
Fotografía
Tobias A. Schliessler
Reparto
Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, Russell Tovey, Jim Carter, Mark Lewis Jones, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Phil Dunster, Laurie Davidson, Michael Culkin, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Athena Strates, Bessie Carter, Celine Buckens
Sinopsis
Roy Courtnay (Ian McKellen) es un estafador profesional que no puede creer su suerte: ha conocido online a la adinerada viuda Betty McLeish (Helen Mirren). A medida que ella le abre su corazón, Roy se sorprende a sí mismo al darse cuenta de que alberga...2021-11-081h 45Talk ArtJoe LycettIt's the Talk Art SEASON 9 FINALE!!??!! And what a GENIUS guest we have for you!!! We meet artist, comedian and all-round national treasure JOE LYCETT, aka Hugo Boss, aka Mummy!!!We discuss his love of making art, Grayson’s Art Club, Birmingham, Alan Sugar, his friendship with fellow artist/comedian Harry Hill and unnecessary words for describing garden produce! We learn about his artistic parents - mother Helen who encouraged and shares Joe’s passion for painting and his father who creates lino prints and illustrations, we explore Joe's interest in graphic design and how he bega...2021-06-181h 11
Journeys into Genealogy podcastA conversation with Helen Tovey of Family Tree MagazineHelen Tovey explains why rabbit holes can be useful when researching your family tree, how Family Tree Magazine got started, how it has changed over the decades and who it is aimed at. We talk about why she setup the Family Tree Study Club and much more. Plus the chance to buy the March 2021 digital edition of Family Tree Magazine for just 99p.2021-02-2233 min
#TwiceRemovedInnovative Ancestors: An Inventor in the FamilyImagine 50 years after WWI you discovered that the grandfather everyone believed to have died of war wounds was actually alive and kicking and living nearby! Shockingly, that's exactly what happened to my guest, Helen Tovey's father. No wonder she became hooked on tracing her family tree. Helen is the editor of the brilliant Family Tree magazine and has a vibrant tree filled with innovative and inventive ancestors. Resources:Support the podcast & buy me a cup of coffee Ko-fi.com/genealogystoriesFor more info see www.genealogystories.co.uk/innovative-ancestorsFor more about Family Tree magazine: https://www.family-tree.c...2021-02-1234 minAsk AGRA: Family History Question TimeEpisode 4: Military research including British service in IndiaProfessional genealogists and AGRA Members Mike Trenchard, Les Mitchinson and Simon Fowler offer advice in researching military records, including British service in India. Moderated by Helen Tovey, Editor of Family Tree magazine. Introduced by Gill Thomas, professional genealogist and AGRA Member. To find out more about AGRA or to find a professional researcher to help you uncover more about your family history, see our website www.agra.org.uk.2020-12-0144 min
Listen, Relax and Enjoy the Wonders of Full AudiobookNot in Front of the Children: The complete BBC Radio series: Based on the successful TV series Audiobook by Richard WaringListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 419359
Title: Not in Front of the Children: The complete BBC Radio series: Based on the successful TV series
Author: Richard Waring
Narrator: Francis Matthews, Full Cast , Wendy Craig
Format: Unabridged
Length: 12:41:24
Language: English
Release date: 09-17-20
Publisher: Penguin Books LTD
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Humor
Summary:
Wendy Craig stars in the complete Series 1 and 2 of the popular 1960s sitcom, as heard on BBC radio
With three young kids and a headstrong husband, frazzled housewife Jennifer Corner has her hands full. Everyday life can be chaotic and full of...2020-09-1712h 41Talk ArtHelen Cammock (Live in London)Talk Art Live in London! Russell & Robert meet British artist Helen Cammock, nominated for the Turner Prize 2019 and winner of the 2018 Max Mara Arts Prize for Women. This special episode was recorded live in front of a sold-out audience at Art Assembly in Walthamstow, organised by Art Fund and the National Art Pass. Learn more at: www.artfund.org/talkartHelen Cammock works across film, photography, poetry, spoken word, song, printmaking and installation. We discuss 'The Long Note' (2018), her film that celebrates the involvement of women in the civil rights movement in Derry in 1968. Originally commissioned...2019-11-2957 min
Movies First: Film Reviews & Insights709: The Good Liar (Drama, Thriller) (the @MoviesFirst review)The Good Liar (Drama, Thriller) Consummate con man Roy Courtnay has set his sights on his latest mark: the recently widowed Betty McLeish, worth millions. But this time, what should have been a simple swindle escalates into a cat-and-mouse game with the ultimate stakes. Director: Bill Condon Writers: Jeffrey Hatcher, Nicholas Searle (novel) Stars: Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, Russell Tovey - (IMDb) Movies First RSS feed: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/BIT7197946000 Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/moviesfirst (mobile friendly). Subscribe, rate and review Movies First at all good podcatcher apps, including Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, PocketCasts, Cast...2019-11-2803 min
Talk ArtSir Ian McKellen CBERussell & Robert meet iconic British actor Sir Ian McKellen CBE at his home in East London. We have a private tour of Ian’s art collection including stunning works by L.S. Lowry, David Hockney, Andrew Logan, textile artist John Allen and an Antony Gormley cast iron figure he chose to display in the River Thames at the end of his garden! We learn about Ian’s childhood in Bolton and how his father’s natural talent for art meant Ian chose a different way to express himself on stage and screen! However his own passion for art led him to buy...2019-11-0848 min
WalkleyTalks PodcastFourth Estate - Lyndal Curtis, Jo Tovey, Helen Davidson and Rachel Baxendale.In partnership with 2SER 107.3, the WalkleyTalks podcast presents the latest episode of Fourth Estate. The Fourth Estate is a weekly program about the media featuring some of Australia’s leading journalists, broadcast live each Monday at 6.30pm on 2SER 107.3.
The latest discussion revolves around:
- Conservatives Janet Albrechtsen and Neil Brown appointed to nomination board from the ABC and SBS.
- Media ethics and the reporting of the 'Smallbone Report' into sexual abuse in FNQ communities.
- The link between gender and the pay gap in the media.
The panelists are:
Lyndal Curtis, ABC chief political correspondent.
Jo Tovey, Sydney Mo...2014-07-0829 min