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My Role in The Safe SystemWhat the research tells us about E-Bikes - with Sarah VaughanJames Luckhurst sits down with Sarah Vaughan, lead researcher at Angelica Solutions, to explore one of the fastest-changing areas in urban mobility: the rise of E-bikes, and what their growth means for safety, behaviour, policy, and the wider Safe System. Sarah, who has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, returns to the podcast with insights from her latest white paper, which analyses e-bike usage, risks, and opportunities. Her work blends hard data, roadside observation, and industry expertise to help policymakers, insurers, and transport professionals understand how this emerging mode fits into the vision of sustainable...
2025-12-1217 minMy Role in The Safe SystemCameras, Data and Protecting Communities, with Tom DuckhamJames Luckhurst sits down with Tom Duckham, Chief Executive of Redspeed International, for a conversation about technology, enforcement, career journeys, and what it really takes to make a lasting difference in road safety.Tom’s road into the industry was anything but conventional. As he puts it, a youth spent as a motorcycle dispatch rider meant he “saw things… that I wish I could unsee now”, experiences that quietly planted the seed for a lifelong commitment to reducing death and injury on the roads.From his early days installing London’s first speed cameras in the early...
2025-12-0509 minMy Role in The Safe SystemImproving Driver Health for Safer RoadsCommercial drivers keep the UK running, but the personal toll is huge, with high rates of diabetes, chronic fatigue, poor nutrition, and growing mental-health pressures. In this First Friday conversation, James Luckhurst brings together a panel of experts to unpack what’s really happening behind the wheel and what can be done about it.Featuring Mark Cartwright (National Highways), Anna Earl (nutrevival), Kate Walker (Diabetes Safety Organisation), and Shaun Bridle (Warwickshire County Council), the discussion digs into the realities of shift work, blood-sugar crashes, missed warning signs, and why many drivers avoid seeking help.You’ll h...
2025-11-211h 00My Role in The Safe SystemProject EDWARD goes Global: Vietnam with Trang TruongIn this edition of Project EDWARD Goes Global, the spotlight turns to Vietnam, where innovation and youth empowerment are driving safer roads. James Luckhurst speaks with Trang Truong from the AIP Foundation, whose AI and Me project recently won a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award. By combining artificial intelligence with youth engagement, the initiative empowers students to identify and map high-risk areas around their schools. Their insights have already led to tangible improvements, crossings, speed bumps, and clearer signage at dozens of schools. Trang explains how the project overcame challenges such as COVID-19 disruptions and government...
2025-10-2412 minMy Role in The Safe SystemHow Families Can Reduce Road Harm with Kate MonkJames Luckhurst talks with Kate Monk, a driving instructor and trainer from Devon, about her work on My Learner Driver - a resource designed to support safer journeys for young drivers and their families. Drawing on a decade of experience, Kate explains how recent tragedies in her community have shaped her approach to road safety and inspired a programme that goes beyond teaching test skills. Central to her work is engaging parents, whose driving habits and attitudes strongly influence new drivers. She highlights the importance of building risk awareness, developing anticipatory skills, and encouraging families to create...
2025-09-2616 minMy Role in The Safe SystemThe Campaign That Saved Lives with Barry SheermanWe revisit one of the most significant milestones in UK road safety: the introduction of compulsory seat belt wearing in the front seats of cars. Host James Luckhurst is joined by former MP Barry Sheerman, broadcaster Nick Ross, safety advocate Jean Gaffin, and barrister Glynn Maddocks, who together reflect on the years of campaigning, setbacks, and breakthroughs that led to the 1983 legislation. They share personal stories, political challenges, and the role of evidence-based advocacy in saving countless lives. More than four decades on, their conversation highlights not only the legacy of that change but also the ongoing...
2025-09-1240 minMy Role in The Safe SystemTransforming Cycling Data, with Charlie WilsonJames Luckhurst takes a cycling tour around Regent’s Park with Charlie Wilson from See.Sense, a company pioneering micromobility and cycling safety technology. Charlie shares how See.Sense began with intelligent bike lights that respond to rider behaviour and has since evolved into advanced sensor systems capturing over 800 data points per second. These insights are helping local authorities, transport bodies, and organisations improve infrastructure, reduce risk, and encourage more people to choose active travel. From award-winning projects with Transport for London to community initiatives with Essex Council and Sport England, Charlie explains how real-time cy...
2025-08-2919 minMy Role in The Safe SystemHiding in Plain Sight and the Risks We’re Overlooking on the Road with Kate Walker and Anna EarlIn this episode of the Project EDWARD Podcast, we explore a critical yet often overlooked element of road safety... nutrition. James Luckhurst is joined by nutritional therapist Anna Earl (Nutrivival) and Kate Walker (Diabetes Safety) to examine the powerful links between diet, energy levels, and safe driving performance.From understanding how poor nutrition can lead to fatigue and reduced concentration, to uncovering the hidden risks posed by undiagnosed or poorly managed diabetes, the conversation challenges employers and industry leaders to rethink their approach to driver wellbeing. Kate introduces the Hiding in Plain Sight report, a ground-breaking study...
2025-08-0822 minMy Role in The Safe SystemRehabilitation Over Reprimand: A New Approach to Road Offences, with Sean O ConnorIn this episode of the Project EDWARD Podcast: My Role in the Safe System, James Luckhurst speaks with Seán O’Connor, founder of Ireland’s Drive Aware program, a unique initiative tackling road safety through education and rehabilitation rather than punishment. Drawing on a background in addiction, mental health, and justice, Seán discusses how Drive Aware works with offenders, particularly young drivers, to explore the causes behind dangerous and careless driving. From self-referrals to court-mandated participation, the program focuses on understanding behaviour, reflecting on consequences, and promoting long-term change. Seán also reflects on the role of...
2025-07-1123 minMy Role in The Safe SystemMental Health Motorbike: Support on Two Wheels with Paul OxboroughIn this compelling episode of the Project EDWARD podcast, James Luckhurst speaks with Paul Oxborough, founder of Mental Health Motorbike, the UK’s only dedicated mental health support charity for motorcyclists and their families. Paul shares the poignant story behind the organisation’s creation following the tragic loss of a friend, and how that moment sparked a national movement supporting bikers' mental wellbeing. The discussion explores the crucial intersection between mental health and road safety, highlighting the importance of self-assessment before riding, and how focused riding can be both therapeutic and grounding. Paul outlines the char...
2025-06-2723 min
The InstructorThe Emergency Stop Campaign: Why It Matters to InstructorsIn this episode of The Instructor Podcast, host Terry Cook kicks off the brand new monthly format with a powerful and timely discussion. He’s joined by Debbie Beadle, CEO of Fear Free, to explore the urgent need for safeguarding in the driver training industry.Debbie shares the story behind the “Emergency Stop” campaign, which calls for driving instructors to be legally recognised as being in a position of trust under the Sexual Offences Act. They discuss why this matters, what safeguarding really involves, and how instructors can protect both their learners and themselves.Later in the...
2025-05-3152 minMy Role in The Safe SystemOverhauling the system with Stewart LochrieIn this episode of My Role in the Safe System, host James Luckhurst speaks with Stewart Lochrie, Managing Director of Caledonian Driver Training and Chair of the ADI National Joint Council. Stewart shares candid insights into the challenges and opportunities within the driver training industry, particularly around instructor development, public expectations, and the crucial need for cultural change. He emphasises the importance of coaching over instruction, the shortcomings of current training models, and the urgent need to embed modern behavioural science into driving education. With a focus on improving road safety outcomes and raising standards...
2025-04-1828 minMy Role in The Safe SystemInside the Safe System: A Doctor’s Call for Change with Dr Rob TorokIn this episode of the Project EDWARD podcast, James Luckhurst speaks with Dr. Rob Torok, an emergency medicine consultant and air ambulance doctor with over 20 years of frontline experience. While much of his career has focused on post-crash response, Torok now pushes for a stronger focus on prevention. The constant stream of trauma victims has led him to question why road death and injury figures in the UK—around 1,700 deaths and 23,000 serious injuries annually—have barely changed in over a decade.Dr Torok argues we need bold leadership, better use of technology, and a cultural shif...
2025-04-1120 minMy Role in The Safe SystemThe Evolution of First Car with James EvansJames Luckhurst is joined by James Evans as they dive into the history or First Car. Other topics include:Co-Pilot - The Vision Zero CommunityAnnoying the DVSAThe role of technologyJoin Co-Pilot hereFind out more about Project EDWARD here.Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility. Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe System. Tune in to stay informed...
2025-04-0419 minMy Role in The Safe SystemThe Hidden Epidemic with Kate WalkerKate Walker joins James Luckhurst to discuss the hidden epidemic that is diabetes and it's impact on road safety in a fascinating discussion that ventures into:Legal obligationsThe importance of braking down misconceptionsWhat is diabetesContact Kate hereFind out more about Project EDWARD here.Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility. Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe System...
2025-03-2823 minMy Role in The Safe SystemThe importance of behaviour change with Professor Fiona FylanBehaviour change psychologist Professor Fiona Fylan discusses strategies for promoting safer behaviours with James Luckhurst. The conversation centres on the Safe System approach to road safety, which focuses on the psychological aspects of behaviour change. The two emphasize the importance of understanding human factors to effectively reduce road traffic incidents.Find Fiona Fylan hereFind out more about Project EDWARD here.Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility. Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and...
2025-03-2120 minMy Role in The Safe SystemJames Luckhurst hears from Saul Jeavons at the Transafe NetworkSaul Jeavons joins us this week to take a look at fatal collision review boards, and discuss with the UK needs a road safety investigation branch.Find Saul on LinkedInFind out more about Project EDWARD here.Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility. Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe System. Tune in to stay informed and inspired by the...
2025-02-2823 minMy Role in The Safe SystemJames Luckhurst meets Sarah Vaughan from Angelica SolutionsJames Luckhurst interviews Sarah Vaughan from Angelica Solutions. They discuss the role of insurers in road safety, particularly focusing on how driving style and collision frequency are related. Sarah explains that insurers have a unique position to influence road safety due to their extensive data on crashes. However, she notes that insurers often prioritise profit over reducing collisions. They also talk about the potential benefits of telematics car insurance, which tracks driving behaviour and can encourage safer driving through incentives. Sarah highlights the challenges of data sharing among insurers and the importance of pooling data...
2025-02-1425 minMy Role in The Safe SystemWhat's Your Role in the Safe System?James Luckhurst and Terry Cook delve into the latest developments and future plans for Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death). They reflect on the previous series, highlighting the diverse range of guests and the valuable insights shared, particularly from unexpected contributors like coroners and surgeons.Key Points:Highlighting the Coroner's Role: James shares his experience meeting Senior Coroner Derek Winter and discusses the importance of coroners in the road safety system, including the prevention of future death messages.Focus on the Safe System: The podcast emphasizes the Safe System approach, which includes safe vehicles...
2025-01-2413 minMy Role in The Safe SystemThe AI that understands the likelihood of you crashingJohanna Foreske, Chief Business Officer, at Greater Than, joins James Luckhurst to discuss the AI that understands the likelihood of a driver being involved in a crash. Conversation topics include:How Greater Than generates your dataThe benefits to insuranceWhat creates the data of a safe driverHow drivers can use the dataThe Smart Driving ChallengeFind out more about Greater Than hereFind out more about Project EDWARD here.Project EDWARD have replaced the annual week of action with a strategically-planned year-round programme of activity, guided by this year’s theme – Data...
2024-07-0519 min
Doings of Doyle - The Arthur Conan Doyle PodcastRound the Red Lamp (1894), with Roger LuckhurstThis episode, we welcome to the podcast Professor Roger Luckhurst to talk about his new edition of Round the Red Lamp (1894) for the Edinburgh University Press, and plenty of Gothic too.
About Roger Luckhurst
Roger Luckhurst is the Geoffrey Tillotson Chair of Nineteenth-Century Studies at Birkbeck, University of London. He is the author of ten monographs and has edited many works of classic nineteenth century Gothic, including key works by Rider Haggard, Henry James, Stevenson, Stoker and Conan Doyle. Listeners to the Doings of Doyle podcast will have heard us make reference to his Science...
2024-06-3054 minDoings of Doyle - The Arthur Conan Doyle PodcastRound the Red Lamp (1894), with Roger LuckhurstThis episode, we welcome to the podcast Professor Roger Luckhurst to talk about his new edition of Round the Red Lamp (1894) for the Edinburgh University Press, and plenty of Gothic too.
About Roger Luckhurst
Roger Luckhurst is the Geoffrey Tillotson Chair of Nineteenth-Century Studies at Birkbeck, University of London. He is the author of ten monographs and has edited many works of classic nineteenth century Gothic, including key works by Rider Haggard, Henry James, Stevenson, Stoker and Conan Doyle. Listeners to the Doings of Doyle podcast will have heard us make reference to his Science...
2024-06-3054 minMy Role in The Safe SystemAccident or Collision?Words matter. Today James Luckhurst is joined by Laura Laker who shares her 10 guidelines for reporting on RTCs, particularly focussing on why we use 'vehicle' rather than 'driver'.Whether you're reporting on RTCs, or simply discussing them, our language makes a difference. Find out more about Project EDWARD here.Project EDWARD have replaced the annual week of action with a strategically-planned year-round programme of activity, guided by this year’s theme – Data-driven actions for safe mobility. The programme will involve members of the EDWARD team working with key partners to facilitate event...
2024-05-2419 min
Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever*Frankenstein Goes to HollywoodWe're doing things a little differently this episode. There are still spoilers ahead! Frankenstein is considered by many people to be a solid first choice for the first science fiction novel. (Before you start jumping up and down in disgust, yes, there are many stories from the 1600s and even ancient tales which are considered to be strong contenders for the first written sci-fi story. That does not take away from the influence of Mary Shelley.) In 1816 the teenager* went on holiday to Switzerland and came up with the character of Frankenstein and his monster which...
2024-05-1249 min
The InstructorHow much responsibility should ADIs take for the actions of their students post testProject EDWARD's James Luckhurst joins me to discuss a variety of topics.James shares some examples of people he recently encountered while policing, including a young driver who had recently passed her test. This prompted me to ask how much responsibility ADIs should take for their student's post-test.The Project EDWARD podcast: My Role in the Safe System, is a fascinating listen, full of short interviews.Listen to the Project EDWARD PodcastCheck out Project EDWARDSeason 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training c...
2024-04-2841 minMy Role in The Safe SystemThe Role of the SurgeonWelcome to the Project EDWARD podcast – My role in the safe system – with James Luckhurst. The March 2024 episode introduces us to a surgeon, who explains how greater sharing of collision data - and medical information about crash victims - could lead to a better understanding of the causes and the costs – both human and financial – of death and injury on the country’s roads – and improve safety in the process.Crash and casualty data is routinely collected by the police who attend incidents or are made aware of them. It is then published by the Department fo...
2024-03-0816 min
The Driving Confidence PodcastTips for Safe Driving Around Emergency Vehicles: Blue Light Aware InsightsIn this episode, Kev and Tracey are joined by James Luckhurst from Blue Light Aware, an organisation dedicated to raising awareness about how to respond to emergency service vehicles while driving.We chat about:Blue Light Aware history and video resourcesPreparation and planning when you hear a sirenMyth busting around risk taking and the lawWhile listening to this episode, ask yourself:How do you feel when you hear an emergency siren?Have you ever found yourself in a blue light situation where you were unsure what to do?What was your main...
2024-02-2925 minMy Role in The Safe SystemIntroduction of the 20 mph speed limitHello and welcome to the January 2024 edition of the Project Edward Podcast Series. The theme continues from last year as we invite guests to set out their own role in the safe system. My name is James Luckhurst and in this edition will be hearing from the winner of the Premier 2022 Prince Michael International Road Safety Award Professor Tim Nutbeam, who's director of the Exit Project, which has been revolutionizing extrication techniques.Tim will be talking to us about how the project is bedded in where there's been resistance and how its key points can be replicated...
2024-01-1224 min
The 46 of 46 Podcast155.) Summit Sessions #53: The Winter 46 Thru Hike with Neil LuckhurstThis week on the 46 of 46 Podcast we welcome Neil Luckhurst to the Summit Sessions. Neil is a renowned figure in the Adirondack hiking community.Neil's not just a hiker; he's a trailblazer known for his incredible charity work and awe-inspiring mountain feats.From bushwhacking all 46 High Peaks to completing a single-season winter 100 highest, Neil's experiences are nothing short of legendary.In this episode, Neil discusses his latest endeavor: a winter thru-hike of the 46 high peaks to support the Forest Rangers Foundation. He also reflects on his past charity events, like the Winter 46 in 10 days...
2024-01-121h 12
Voices from the Road1956, 1967 and 1982 - Face to Face with RoyaltyTwo rather unusual tales in this edition of Voices for the Road, as Keith Smith-Dutton talks about his visit to Nigeria resulted in a rather odd fanbelt replacement in 1982. Meanwhile, in 19667 Gerry Johns had a surprising encounter while picking up embargoed information from Downing Street.Alan Wakely takes the wheel for 1956 as he talks us through the rise of smaller, cheaper cars. Inclduing a fascinating piece around Bubble cars. Valerie Singleton presents Voices from the Road, an exciting project in which we will seek to create and build a fascinating audio archive capturing the widest...
2023-12-1525 minMy Role in The Safe SystemThe Role of LeadershipHello and welcome to episode seven of the Project. Edward 2023 Podcast with me, James Luckhurst. The title of the podcast season is My Role in the Safe System. And this week we're in the esteemed company of two leaders from the world of law enforcement. Joy Allen, Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham and the National Deputy Lead for Roads Policing and Jo Shiner, Chief Constable of Sussex and the National Police Chiefs Council lead for roads policing.
2023-12-0818 minMy Role in The Safe SystemThe Role of the Coroner in the Safe SystemWelcome to episode six of the Project EDWARD 2023 podcast. With me, James Luckhurst. The title of the podcast is My Role in the Safe System, and for this week's conversation, I've made the journey to the North East to catch up with someone whose own role in the safe system really only comes into play when something catastrophic has happened.
2023-12-0122 minVoices from the Road1960, 1997, and 2002 - Shiny Side upThis month we take a look at 3 years:1960 - The evolution of the UK road network; Rat Runs and White Elephants1997 - Finland in February with Valerie and James2002 - Shiny Side Up; motorcycle safetyValerie Singleton presents Voices from the Road, an exciting project in which we will seek to create and build a fascinating audio archive capturing the widest possible range of motoring memories – starting way back in 1932. These stories could be individual accounts of road journeys… exciting adventures… and achievements from specific years… as well as more noteworthy developme...
2023-11-2422 minMy Role in The Safe SystemLet's talk about Speed - National Road Safety WeekHello and welcome to episode four of the Project EDWARD 2023 Podcast. My role in the Safe system with me, James Luckhurst. In this program we catch up with Chris Spinks, Managing Director of Westcotec, for a chat about the best ways of utilizing technology to influence driver behaviour. But first, as it's mid-November, everyone in the road safety sector will be preparing to embrace one of the biggest happenings in the calendar Road Safety Week.It's organised by Brake, and just a few days ago I had the opportunity to find out a bit more from Lucy...
2023-11-1719 minMy Role in The Safe SystemCarrot & Stick - What really works?Hello and welcome to episode three of the Project EDWARD 2023 Podcast. My role in the Safe System. My name is James Luckhurst and today I'm in Liverpool with Dr. Adam Snow from Liverpool, John Moores University. Adam is going to be reflecting on the penalty points system for drivers, the totting up rules and whether anything has changed in terms of reported abuse of the exceptional hardship plea opportunity.We'll also be considering the latest thinking on distractions in the company of Dr. George Yanis, who's a professor in traffic and safety engineering and director of the...
2023-11-1022 minMy Role in The Safe SystemPause to Remember - Warwickshire Road Safety PartnershipWelcome to the autumn 2023 series of the Project Edward podcast. My name is James Luckhurst and every week for the next couple of months I'm going to be hearing from all sorts of people relating to their role in the Safe System. Today we're starting in the middle of the countryside at Hartshill Hays country park in Warwickshire. In a moment, I'm going to be heading to the new memorial to road traffic victims, which was unveiled by Sharron Huddleston earlier in the summer. But before meeting Sharron, let's familiarise ourselves with a few people whose efforts and energy...
2023-10-2717 minVoices from the Road1937, 1990 & 1998Valerie Singleton presents Voices from the Road, an exciting project in which we will seek to create and build a fascinating audio archive capturing the widest possible range of motoring memories – starting way back in 1932. These stories could be individual accounts of road journeys… exciting adventures… and achievements from specific years… as well as more noteworthy developments in road safety, vehicle technology and motoring law. The key thing is the people telling the stories... it’s all about real life on the road.Check out the show's website here.GEM Motoring Assist can be found on Facebook...
2023-10-2732 minVoices from the Road1937, 1963, and 2005 - Driving Test TroublesValerie Singleton presents Voices from the Road, an exciting project in which we will seek to create and build a fascinating audio archive capturing the widest possible range of motoring memories – starting way back in 1932. These stories could be individual accounts of road journeys… exciting adventures… and achievements from specific years… as well as more noteworthy developments in road safety, vehicle technology and motoring law. The key thing is the people telling the stories... it’s all about real life on the road.Check out the shows website here.GEM Motoring assist can be found on Facebook...
2023-09-1524 minVoices from the Road1983 - Seatbelt wearing becomes compulsory with Barry Sheerman MPOn the 31st January 1983, the UK Parliament passed legislation to make seatbelt wearing compulsory where fitted in the front of cars. It was the result of years of campaigning by medical and safety organisations, but the law was opposed by the Conservative Government and the Labour Official Opposition. The campaign led to the formation in 1982 of the Parliament Advisory Council for Transport Safety – or PACTS for short - under the Chairmanship of Barry Sheerman MP. In this episode we hear from Barry, who has reunited the broadcaster Nick Ross, the safety advocate Jean Gaffin and th...
2023-07-2841 minVoices from the Road1933, 1955 & 1958 - It was a cold winters night...1933 - It’s a cold Saturday evening in late January. The Periam family are on the road between Boston and Spalding in Lincolnshire. Young Jack is driving, Gerard is the front passenger. Ruby and George are in the back with a family friend, Mrs Taylor. All is going well – until the car loses grip and starts to skid. Before they know it, the Periams are involved in a very nasty crash.1955 - Chris de Blocq van Kuffeler – a GEM member of Austrian, German and Belgian heritage – is excited as a youngster to await the arrival of their first fa...
2023-05-1228 minVoices from the Road1966 & 1991 - Bubble cars and the education over punishment debateWe offer an extended discussion featuring three people who were involved in the pioneering days of the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme that began – under various names in different locations - in 1991. But before that, we head back to 1966 and take a look at the Heinkel bubble car. Valerie Singleton presents Voices from the Road, an exciting project in which we will seek to create and build a fascinating audio archive capturing the widest possible range of motoring memories – starting way back in 1932. These stories could be individual accounts of road journeys… exciting adventures… and achievements from specific...
2023-04-1427 minVoices from the Road1978 & 1944 - The Isle of Man TT races and an unexploded bombFirst up. we travel back to 1978 as motorcycling fans across the nation are making the journey to the TT Races on the Isle of Man, where they will cheer for their heroes including Mike Hailwood, John Williams and Ian Richards. One such fan is John Henderson, who recounts his own two-wheeled adventure that took him through the night from Reading to catch the ferry from Liverpool the following morning.Our second stop is1944 and somewhere on the Kent coast a V1 doodlebug has come down onto the beach, but it hasn’t exploded. It’s the job of b...
2023-03-1018 minVoices from the Road2014 - David's story and its worldwide impactWelcome to the Voices from the Road podcast. This time round we offer an extended discussion focussing on just one year – 2014. In the UK, Brenda Holmes is working with Norfolk Police to publish video footage of a road collision from the previous year in which her son David died. The footage was recorded using a camera attached to David’s own helmet and it shows – in disturbing detail – what happened when a car turned right across David’s path on the A47.No one could have anticipated the impact of the video, which was viewed millions of...
2023-02-1021 min
Just Making ConversationAirfix Launch 2023Hello! In this (mini) episode James and Malcolm speak with Researcher Luke Slaney-Hewitt and Head of Brand Dale Luckhurst from Airfix about the 2023 New Range launch. We discuss the new models planned for this year what particularly has floated our boat.
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2023-01-1653 minVoices from the Road1960, 1972, and 1975 - Snowstorms, underwater cars and armed policeIn this episode we head to 1960 and meet Sylvia Watts, who is turning her attention to the process of learning to drive. Sylvia talks to us about:Getting stuck in a snow driftBeing submerged underwaterAn unfortunate blackoutContinuing with the underwater theme we take an unauthorised trip in an amphibious car on the Shropshire Union Canal as a young Colin Parker back from college for the weekend in 1971, to the family home – a police house provided because his father is in the local constabulary. The weekend takes an unusual – and somewhat maritime – twist.Finally for th...
2023-01-1327 minVoices from the Road1935, 1970 and 1982A warm welcome to the very first edition of the Voices from the Road podcast. It’s an exciting new project in which we will seek to create and build a fascinating audio archive capturing the widest possible range of motoring memories – starting with the years 1935, 1970 and 1982.1935 - James Luckhurst went recently to meet Eddie – who’s now in his late 90s. Eddie recalls those learner journeys of long ago, as well as a few close calls and a disagreement over a speeding ticket…1970 - Brian Runnett had just given an organ recital in Westminster Abbey in A...
2022-12-0930 minVoices from the RoadWelcome to Voices from the RoadValerie Singleton presents Voices from the Road, an exciting project in which we will seek to create and build a fascinating audio archive capturing the widest possible range of motoring memories – starting way back in 1932. These stories could be individual accounts of road journeys… exciting adventures… and achievements from specific years… as well as more noteworthy developments in road safety, vehicle technology and motoring law. The key thing is the people telling the stories... it’s all about real life on the road.Check out the shows website here.GEM Motoring assist can be found on Facebook...
2022-12-0100 min
Are we there yet?Are educational courses a viable alternative to prosecution for some motoring offences?Is it right that drivers are offered courses instead of prosecution for certain motoring offences? That's the topic of discussion today as we continue to navigate towards Project EDWARD's week of action on the 17th October. Chief Constable Jo Shiner, roads policing lead for the national police chiefs council and Ruth Purdie OBE, chief executive of UKROEd are our guest on this episode. You can find the NPCC here.You can find UKROEd here.Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death) is an annual UK-wide road safety campaign backed by...
2022-10-1421 minAre we there yet?If your tyres don't stop you, what will?We are fast approaching the beginning of the 2022 Tyre Safety Month, in October, so who better to join us than Jason Simms the comms lead for TyreSafe – and Stuart Lovatt its new Chair. Jason and Stuart explain the importance of tyre maintenance and the need for greater public awareness. We're also delighted to be able to share a presentation by professor, Nick Reed. Nick has spent more than fifteen years at the sharp end of transportation research, and he talks to us about what do we seek from technology and mobility.Project EDWARD (Every Day Wi...
2022-09-3026 minAre we there yet?Driving for Better BusinessThis week we shine the spotlight on the 'Driving for Better Business' podcast as we take a look at fatigue in driving. Host Simon Turner talks with Dr Paul Jackson, a Chartered Psychologist specialising in human performance who has assisted safety-critical organisations to implement fatigue risk management systems for more than 20 years.In particular they look at a landmark legal case in which the Office of Rail and Road successfully prosecuted an employer for health and safety breaches, as a result of two of its employees being killed in a road traffic collision where driver fatigue was...
2022-09-2333 minAre we there yet?30 years of pushing for more driver educationThis week we look back over the last 30 years at the early days of what were once called driver diversion schemes – the alternatives to prosecution pioneered by certain police forces and now available across England and Wales through UKROEd and the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme. We talked with road safety pioneers: Ian Aspinall, Karen Stringer and Neil Cunliffe and invited them to reflect on the opportunities and challenges they faced as they lay the foundations for what is now a key part of our justice system…Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death) is an...
2022-09-1621 minAre we there yet?Fleet safety following CovidWe take a look at fleet driving and the problems it faced following Covid as we’re joined by James Dewhurst from Webfleet Services and Richard Stansfield from AES Fleet. But we’ll also be taking a detailed look at the dashcam that may be fixed to your car windscreen – James Mason from Nextbase will reveal some fascinating insider information about the capability of today’s dashcams and the outcomes that can be achieved in the right hands.We also take a look at the data that will be tracked during Project EDWARD's week of action and the role...
2022-09-1225 minAre we there yet?Find out how technology is helping post-crash responseThis week Project EDWARD is joined by Bosch, the World Rescue Organisation and HCC solicitors as we focus on post-crash response and care including: The technology that can help the emergency services find you after a collision The role of the professionals at the scene… The help you might get in the months and years after an incidentProject EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death) is an annual UK-wide road safety campaign backed by government, the emergency services, highways agencies, road safety organisations and British businesses.The Campaign, Managed by Projects Zero, promotes an...
2022-09-0224 minAre we there yet?The World Health Organisation discusses road safetyThe World Health Organisations Regional Program Manager for Road Safety, Violence and Injury Prevention, Jonathon Passmore joins us to discuss how the WHO is tacking road safety, including:Looking at where road policing can improveHow the lack of resources can lead to less enforcement of legislationDifferent countries , different approachesYou can find the WHO here and Jonathon Passmore on Twitter.We're also joined by the Road Victims Trust's Chief Executive, Mark Turner who speaks t us about the importance of the families voice, the difference between accidents and human error, and how the Road...
2022-08-2638 minAre we there yet?The alarming truth about drug driving in the workplaceJust how common is drug driving in the workplace? We're joined by Lesley O'Brien, managing director of Freightlink Europe, D.tec International managing director Ean Lewin and former collision investigator and fleet risk prevention specialist Andrew Drewary as we take a look at some of the shocking truths around drug driving.Should testing of drivers be mandatory?Who's responsibility is it, employer or employee?What are the consequences?As well as this, we also take a look at the impact of the traffic police shows that we see on TV. Do they do more harm than...
2022-08-1929 minAre we there yet?How will Scotland achieve its zero road death vision for 2050?Road safety in Scotland takes the focus this week as we're joined by Chief Superintendent Louise Blakelock of Police Scotland and Michael McDonnell from Road Safety Scotland, who outline 'Vision Zero' goal of zero road deaths in Scotland by 2050. You can find Police Scotland hereYou can find Road Safety Scotland hereWe also follow up on last weeks episode where we were discussing older drivers with new perspectives from Sam Champan from The Floow and Charles Musselwhite, Professor of Psychology at Aberystwyth University.Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road...
2022-08-1226 minAre we there yet?Should you be allowed to drive aged 108?We meet some of the Project EDWARD team this week as we give you a sneak peek at Road trips, webinars and more. But before that, we take a look a road safety trend that has been growing and emerging in recent years - older drivers. We discuss various aspects inclding:Self assessmentHow to have the awkward conversation with a loved one The Older driver safety initiativeYou can find GEM Motoring Assist's still safe to drive website here. You can find the Older Drivers Forum here.And as for the Project...
2022-08-0529 minAre we there yet?Are graduated licences the best way forward?Transport psychologist, Shaun Helman, joins us on this episode to discuss what we can do to change minds and change behaviour. Shaun works at the Transport Research Laboratory LTD and works largely in road safety, applying the understanding of psychology and human behaviour to making transport better. Todays topics include:Graduated licencingThe hazard perception testWhat makes behaviour change happenYou can find Shaun Helman on LinkedInYou can the TRL here. Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death) is an annual UK-wide road safety campaign backed by government, the...
2022-07-2924 minAre we there yet?Should driving at 163mph only result in a 56 day ban?How has the Covid pandemic and the cost of living crisis affected road safety? Elizabeth Box, research director and the RAC foundation, and Chief superintendent Andy Cox, join us to discuss this and more, including: Behaviour change regarding the speeds we useDo drivers have an entitlement mindset and does that need to change?Should the police have more powers to seize vehicles?The accurate reporting of dataIs exceptional hardship a valid plea, or should it be removed as an option?The RAC Foundation is a transport policy and research organisation which explores the economic...
2022-07-2221 minAre we there yet?Can virtual reality create safer drivers?Can the virtual world have an impact on the real world? That's the big question as we're joined by psychology professor at Nottingham University, David Crundall and James Evans, founder of First Car magazine. We look at:Clueless or careless?Are young drivers really just thrill seeking yahoos?What role is their for virtual reality in road safety?The benefits of VR for learner driversAre overly graphic visuals appropriate? You can find First Car here.You can find Prof David Crundall on Twitter and LinkedIn. Project EDWARD (Every Day Without...
2022-07-1527 min
The InstructorShort Lessons #9 - The victims voice: Project EDWARDJames Luckhurst of Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death) joined me back on season one to discuss their annual big road safety event and new podcast. Today's Short Lesson episode see's clips taken from that where James discusses:The victims voiceHow driving instructors and drivers can helpCheck out the full episode here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5f9b8d1f-c354-4ccf-839a-9e2a72a85337Listen to Project EDWARD's podcast here: https://are-we-there-yet-edward.captivate.fm/listenFor more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast...
2022-07-1404 minAre we there yet?What constitutes an effective post crash response?Chris Boston of Devon and Somerset, fire and rescue services joins us to reflect on Project EDWARD's 2021 event and look at this years theme, Changing Minds, Changing Behaviour. We also discuss: The goal of zero road deathsWho's most at risk?How the media can helpDevon and Somerset, fire and rescue services work every day with their communities and partners to prevent emergencies, to make people safer in their homes, their places of work and where they visit.You can find Devon and Somerset, fire and rescue services here :Homepage | Devon and Somerset Fire...
2022-07-0819 minAre we there yet?Here come the seatbelt sheriffs!The Project EDWARD podcast returns with a new name, but the same target of Every Day Without A Road Death. In this first episode of season two we take a look a two stories:Firstly, we meet a lady from Ireland who next week marks the 10th anniversary of the day her life changed for ever. Her name is Elber Twomey, and in July 2012 she was on holiday in the south-west of England with her husband Con and little son Oisin. She was also expecting a baby daughter On the 6th of July, at 2:47PM, the family...
2022-07-0129 min
The InstructorGreen Room #20 - Mock tests and zero road deathsAs the DVSA offers guidance on mock tests, we discuss whether they're being test focused or just helpful as Chris Bensted of The DITC joins me to discuss all the latest driving instructor news. Chris also gives his thoughts on the latest DIA conference and how it compares to the driving instructor show and the ADI NJC/Intelligent Instructor show. We're then joined by James Luckhurst from Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death) and find out more about their goals, the week of action they have planned for September and season two of th...
2022-06-301h 28Are we there yet?A look back… and forwardSeven days after the conclusion of Project EDWARD’s road safety week of action across the UK, Neil Barrett looks back on the road trips and speaks to:Paul Speight from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue about their high-tech VR vehicleBecky Hadley about media coverage and all things PR, with tips for sponsors and road safety teamsNeil Dewson-Smyth about social media, looking at the numbers and exploring where there’s room for improvementThere’s also time to take the temperature of the project as we start looking towards the 2022 campaign.Project EDWARD...
2022-06-2430 minAre we there yet?Curtain raiser for our Week of ActionIn this episode, recorded at the Emergency Services Show, James Luckhurst watches the countdown clock edges towards zero and the 2021 Week of Action. He meets Anne-Marie Penney from National Highways to talk about how driving at work policies need to cascade down through every organisation’s supply chain. He hears from British Horse Society Safety lead Alan Hiscox with his reaction to the forthcoming Highway Code changes. Ian Greenman from the United Kingdom Rescue Organisation shares a few secrets ahead of the Rescue Challenge in Newcastle on Friday 17th September. James also considers mindfulness, mental health and learner drivers – an o...
2022-06-2427 minAre we there yet?Meet the new ChiefIn this latest episode, James Luckhurst is joined by Jo Shiner, Chief Constable of Sussex and the recently-appointed roads policing lead for the National Police Chiefs’ Council, as well as by Ruth Purdie OBE – chief executive of UKROEd, the organisation responsible for the management of the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme.We’ll be considering opportunities to kick start the sort of reductions in road death and serious injury that have been missing – not just in this country but across most of Europe – for more than a decade now. Where do these opportunities lie? Also, what’s being done
2022-06-2428 minAre we there yet?Safe System: Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime CommissionerPresented by Neil Barrett, featuring an interview with Alison Hernandez, Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Scilly Isles. Also, James Luckhurst interviews two more experts with views on road safety.Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death) is an annual UK-wide road safety campaign backed by government, the emergency services, highways agencies, road safety organisations and British businesses.The Campaign, Managed by ARRM and RoadSafe, promotes an evidence-led, ‘safe system’ approach – the long-term objective of which is a road traffic system free from death and serious injury.Our aim is to p...
2022-06-2429 minAre we there yet?Emergency Driver TrainingEmergency service vehicles are on our roads every day, making timely responses to all sorts of urgent incidents.Whether it’s getting to the scene of a crime in progress, dealing with an illness or injury, attending a building on fire or any other type of emergency – and there are so many – the ability to make a successful ‘blue light run’ can be literally a matter of life and death.Neil Barrett speaks to Roger Gardner, Manager of Lancashire Police Driving School; Kevin Day, Driver Training Manager at West Midlands Fire Service and Nick Lambert, Head of Dr...
2022-06-2433 minAre we there yet?MORSEWelcome to Episode 4 of the Project EDWARD podcast.For this episode we’re pleased to be taking an in-depth look at the MORSE safer roads initiative that’s funded by the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion. MORSE aims to reduce the number of road traffic offences being committed on the roads throughout West Mercia (a large area consisting of Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire and Telford) – and to make those roads and communities safer for everyone.We hear from John Campion, as well as from Keith Chance, Deputy Chief Officer for Hereford and Worcester Fire a...
2022-06-2428 minAre we there yet?Automated vehicles: innovations and implicationsFor this third episode, Neil Barrett welcomes Neil Worth, Chief Executive of GEM Motoring Assist and Colin Paterson, Head of Marketing for DriveTech. With many parts of the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 being activated in 2021, the Automated Lane Keeping System could be on our roads very soon. In the UK, this will mark the start of a rollout of features which won’t usually require the driver’s attention on the road when they’re being used. This milestone on the long journey to so-called Level 5 full autonomy is significant, with many implications for insurance, driver education, public awaren...
2022-06-2430 minAre we there yet?Automated vehicles: innovations and implicationsFor this third episode, Neil Barrett welcomes Neil Worth, Chief Executive of GEM Motoring Assist and Colin Paterson, Head of Marketing for DriveTech. With many parts of the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 being activated in 2021, the Automated Lane Keeping System could be on our roads very soon. In the UK, this will mark the start of a rollout of features which won’t usually require the driver’s attention on the road when they’re being used. This milestone on the long journey to so-called Level 5 full autonomy is significant, with many implications for insurance, driver education, public awaren...
2022-06-2430 minAre we there yet?Breath tests and drug drivingFor this second episode, James Luckhurst is joined by David Davies of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS), Ean Lewin of D.Tec International – manufacturers of the widely-used Drugwipe detection system – and by Max Fogdell, Head of the Driving Licences and Examinations Unit at Finland’s Transport and Communications Agency Traficom. They consider the road safety implications of a significant fall in the number of breath tests conducted by police officers, as well as the disturbing fact that some police forces – with better procedures, contracts and training – are convicting ten times more drug drivers than others. There’s also a cha...
2022-06-2428 minAre we there yet?Post crash care and 3 road safety wishesThe safe system minimises the chances for mistakes by drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and any other road users. But when prevention fails and collision occurs, effective intervention can make the difference between life and death. It’s the aftermath of a collision that we’ll be considering the in this first episode as we talk to:Fire Aid (Claire Hoyland)RoadPeace (Nick Simmons)Former family liaison officer Cheryl PinnerDet Ch Supt Andy Cox of Lincolnshire PoliceFire Aid are a UK-registered charity who brings together our members to provide ethical and sustainable donations of fire and rescue equi...
2022-06-2430 min
The Project EDWARD PodcastCurtain raiser for our Week of Action - 10 September 2021In this episode, recorded at the Emergency Services Show, James Luckhurst watches the countdown clock edges towards zero and the 2021 Week of Action. He meets Anne-Marie Penney from National Highways to talk about how driving at work policies need to cascade down through every organisation’s supply chain. He hears from British Horse Society Safety lead Alan Hiscox with his reaction to the forthcoming Highway Code changes. Ian Greenman from the United Kingdom Rescue Organisation shares a few secrets ahead of the Rescue Challenge in Newcastle on Friday 17th September. James also considers mindfulness, mental health and learner drivers – an o...
2021-09-1027 min
To be replacedCurtain raiser for our Week of Action - 10 September 2021In this episode, recorded at the Emergency Services Show, James Luckhurst watches the countdown clock edges towards zero and the 2021 Week of Action. He meets Anne-Marie Penney from National Highways to talk about how driving at work policies need to cascade down through every organisation’s supply chain. He hears from British Horse Society Safety lead Alan Hiscox with his reaction to the forthcoming Highway Code changes. Ian Greenman from the United Kingdom Rescue Organisation shares a few secrets ahead of the Rescue Challenge in Newcastle on Friday 17th September. James also considers mindfulness, mental health and learner drivers – an o...
2021-09-1027 minThe Project EDWARD PodcastMeet the new Chief - 27 August 2021In this latest episode, James Luckhurst is joined by Jo Shiner, Chief Constable of Sussex and the recently-appointed roads policing lead for the National Police Chiefs’ Council, as well as by Ruth Purdie OBE – chief executive of UKROEd, the organisation responsible for the management of the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme.
We’ll be considering opportunities to kick start the sort of reductions in road death and serious injury that have been missing – not just in this country but across most of Europe – for more than a decade now. Where do these opportunities lie? Also, what’s being done
2021-08-2728 minTo be replacedMeet the new Chief - 27 August 2021In this latest episode, James Luckhurst is joined by Jo Shiner, Chief Constable of Sussex and the recently-appointed roads policing lead for the National Police Chiefs’ Council, as well as by Ruth Purdie OBE – chief executive of UKROEd, the organisation responsible for the management of the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme.We’ll be considering opportunities to kick start the sort of reductions in road death and serious injury that have been missing – not just in this country but across most of Europe – for more than a decade now. Where do these opportunities lie? Also, what’s being done
2021-08-2728 min
5 Minute TheoryProjectEDWARDNeed help with the theory test? Sign up to the 5 Minute Theory training course here: https://tcdrive-learning.teachable.com/ where you'll get access to over 40 training videos to help you learn, understand and pass your theory test!Every Day Without A Road Death. That's the aim of the acronym ProjectEDWARD and I'm joined by its creator, James Luckhurst who shares the goals behind the project and what they are doing to help make roads safer. James also discusses his new podcast, which you can find at https://projectedward.org/ or by searching on you...
2021-08-1924 min
The Project EDWARD PodcastSafe System: Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner - 13 August 2021Presented by Neil Barrett, featuring an interview with Alison Hernandez, Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Scilly Isles. Also, James Luckhurst interviews two more experts with views on road safety.
The post Safe System: Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner – 13 August 2021 appeared first on Project EDWARD.
2021-08-1229 minTo be replacedSafe System: Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner - 13 August 2021Presented by Neil Barrett, featuring an interview with Alison Hernandez, Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Scilly Isles. Also, James Luckhurst interviews two more experts with views on road safety.The post Safe System: Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner – 13 August 2021 appeared first on Project EDWARD.
2021-08-1229 min
The InstructorProjectEDWARD - James LuckhurstEvery Day Without A Road Death. That's the aim of the acronym ProjectEDWARD and I'm joined by its creator, James Luckhurst who shares the goals behind the project and what they are doing to help make roads safer. James also discusses his new podcast, which you can find at https://projectedward.org/ or by searching on your platform of choice. You can follow ProjectEDWARD on social media via:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEDWARDRoadSafetyTwitter - https://twitter.com/ProjectEdwardInstagram - https://www.instagram.co...
2021-06-1825 minThe Project EDWARD PodcastBreath tests and drug driving - 18 June 2021For this second episode, James Luckhurst is joined by David Davies of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS), Ean Lewin of D.Tec International – manufacturers of the widely-used Drugwipe detection system – and by Max Fogdell, Head of the Driving Licences and Examinations Unit at Finland’s Transport and Communications Agency Traficom. They consider the road safety implications of a significant fall in the number of breath tests conducted by police officers, as well as the disturbing fact that some police forces – with better procedures, contracts and training – are convicting ten times more drug drivers than others. There’s also a cha...
2021-06-1828 minTo be replacedBreath tests and drug driving - 18 June 2021For this second episode, James Luckhurst is joined by David Davies of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS), Ean Lewin of D.Tec International – manufacturers of the widely-used Drugwipe detection system – and by Max Fogdell, Head of the Driving Licences and Examinations Unit at Finland’s Transport and Communications Agency Traficom. They consider the road safety implications of a significant fall in the number of breath tests conducted by police officers, as well as the disturbing fact that some police forces – with better procedures, contracts and training – are convicting ten times more drug drivers than others. There’s also a cha...
2021-06-1828 minThe Project EDWARD PodcastPost-crash care and the Safe System - 4 June 2021The Safe System minimises the chances for mistakes by drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and any other road users. But when prevention fails and a collision occurs, effective intervention can make the difference between life and death. It’s the aftermath of a collision that we’re going to be considering in this first episode. James Luckhurst talks to Claire Hoyland from Fire Aid, Nick Simmons from RoadPeace and Cheryl Pinner, a former police family liaison officer who’s now with the law firm Horwich Cohen Coghlan.
He also hears from Det Ch Supt Andy Cox of Lincolnshire Police, who re...
2021-06-0430 min
CROWCASTCROWCAST #19 - DANNY BOWES (THUNDER)Great to have Danny Bowes return to the CrowCast, for those not aware we first spoke with Danny months ago but sadly the audio wasn't usable for the Podcast, the episode is till available to watch via our YouTube channel. On this episode we catch up and see how Danny has been throughout the pandemic, we also chat about the stunning New Thunder releases 'All The Right Noises ' and the new book 'The First 50 years" thats in the works. This was a lovely laid back, comical episode jammed with so many entertaining stories. Thunder are a...
2021-04-231h 15
Manchester is RED - Manchester United podcastJack Grealish, Harry Kane, James Maddison, Jadon Sancho: Which player should Manchester United prioritise in the summer transfer window?Host Rich Fay is joined by Manchester United writers Samuel Luckhurst and Dominic Booth for another episode of the Manchester is Red podcast.Got a question for the panel? Join our Manchester is Red Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/360277167848965 For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-04-0134 min
Pro AVL PodcastPro AVL Podcasts #07 "End of 2019"The Pro AVL team – James Cooke, Simon Luckhurst and Richard Lawn – get together to discuss main industry trends of 2019, from acquisitions to evolving trade shows.
2019-12-2329 min
Manchester is RED - Manchester United podcastPost-match review from Belgrade after Manchester United defeat FK PartizanRich Fay and Samuel Luckhurst are in Belgrade reflecting on Manchester United's victory over FK Partizan in the Europa League. On this episode the writers discuss the manner of the victory, the performances of Brandon Williams and James Garner, and wrap up the episode by looking ahead to Norwich on the weekend. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-10-2520 min
Manchester is RED - Manchester United podcastManchester United 1-0 Leicester City | What De Gea's contract extension means for Dean Henderson | The United team that could face Astana inHost Rich Fay is joined once again by Samuel Luckhurst and Dominic Booth to reflect on United's weekend victory against Leicester City. Some of the talking points on this episode include: - Maguire/Lindelof partnership - James Maddison's performance - What David de Gea's contract extension means for Dean Henderson - Europa League preview against Astana For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-09-1840 min
Manchester is RED - Manchester United podcastManchester United 4-0 Chelsea: The new signings shine in Premier League opener at Old TraffordHost Rich Fay is joined by Samuel Luckhurst and Charlotte Duncker to reflect on Manchester United's opening day Premier League annihilation of Chelsea. Some of the talking points on this episode include: - Chelsea review - How Wan-Bissaka, James and Maguire fared - Martial's future as United centre-forward - Did United need to sign more players in the transfer window? - Season predictions For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-08-1253 min
Manchester is RED - Manchester United podcastManchester United 4-0 Leeds | Should Mason Greenwood start against Chelsea? | Transfer latestRich Fay and Samuel Luckhurst are in Singapore as United prepare for the International Champions Cup fixtures against Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur. Some of the key talking points on this episode include: - The win against Leeds - Does Greenwood have a realistic chance of starting on the opening day of the season - How Daniel James will fit into the United team - Romelu Lukaku latest For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-07-1941 min
Manchester is RED - Manchester United podcastWhat should Manchester United do with Paul Pogba this summer?Host Rich Fay is joined by football writers Samuel Luckhurst and Charlotte Duncker to reflect on the latest transfer speculation surrounding Manchester United. As we enter the final couple of weeks before pre-season, the panel reflect on United's transfer activity so far and take a look at what Daniel James will bring to United, as well as the ongoing transfer speculation surrounding Paul Pogba. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-06-1938 min
Weird StudiesOn Speculative Fiction, with Matt Cardin
Neil Gaiman wrote, "If literature is the world, then fantasy and horror are twin cities, divided by a river of black water." Flame Tree Publishing underwrites this claim with their recent publication, The Astounding Illustrated History of Fantasy and Horror. The book is a veritable gazetteer of these two cities in the heartland of the imaginal world. Writer and scholar Matt Cardin, founding editor of the marvellous [Teeming Brain](www.teemingbrain.com), wrote a chapter for the book focusing on the books and films of the Sixties and Seventies. In this episode, he joins JF and Phil to discuss...
2019-02-271h 00