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What's Up Docs?Doctors' Notes: MicroplasticsIn this bonus episode Chris and Xand continue to explore microplastics - an issue gaining a lot of media and academic interest. They are joined by Dr Stephanie Wright, a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Toxicology at Imperial College, London, whose work looks at the intersection between plastic pollution and human health.If you’d like to share your thoughts on this or any other topic covered on the podcast, you email us at whatsupdocs@bbc.co.uk or Whatsapp on 08000 665 123.Presenters: Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken
Guest: Dr Stephanie Wright
Producer: Jo Rowntree
Executive Pr...2025-05-2023 min
What's Up Docs?Should I worry about microplastics?Welcome to What’s Up Docs?, the podcast where doctors and identical twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore every aspect of our health and wellbeing. In this episode, they delve into the issue of microplastics - minute fragments of plastic material that have been found in every environment on the planet, as well as in our brains and bodies. How did they get there, are they doing us harm and, if they are, what can we do about it? They speak to Environmental Toxicologist Dr Stephanie Wright from Imperial College, London about the evidence behind the dr...2025-05-2028 min
PINTRAYEP10- ChatThis week Sally’s getting shirty. Rosie’s rising above it with her long crotch jeans and Mary’s riveted by a new corset pattern. Plus a question about men’s sizing and a game of stash or trash!Show notes Rosie finished her Dawn Jeans by Megan Neilsen both straight size and curve edition. Rosie mentioned her Mabel blouse by Tilly and the Buttons. Mary’s making the Know Me Bomber. Mary mentioned the Tulip Top by Fortiv corset and shouted out the maker @pazmadei...2025-03-0742 minPINTRAYEP9 - JEANSThis week Sally’s weak at the knees for her new porthole jeans. Rosie’s delighted by her sunny angels and Mary’s getting ribbed in her hunt for the perfect stretch fabric.
Plus a quick fire denim correspondence special and a game of stash or trash.
Show notes
Rosie went to the National Wool Museum
Rosie’s been playing the board game Patchwork.
SALLYS 3D KNEES - IN fab godmother stretch denim
Sally has finished her Drea Trench Coat by Fibre Mood.
Rosie mention...2025-02-0737 minPINTRAYEP8 - ChatThis week the sisters are getting back to basics with a much needed catch up. Sally’s cutting it fine with some DIY seam allowance. Mary’s bouncing back from a confusing stretch project and Rosie’s buckling down with her new dungarees.
Show notes
Rosie talked about making some jeans. She mentioned the Heroine Jeans by Merchant and Mills and the Worship Jeans by Daughter Judy. Sally recommended the Adams Pants by Daughter Judy (but check the length before you cut as they run cropped!)
Goofy and Rosie have been maki...2025-01-2440 minPINTRAYEP7 - New year's time capsuleThis week the sisters are stuffing the makes and mistakes of 2024 into a new year's time capsule.
Rosie’s got resolutions about sewing for others. Mary’s lost in the music with her Spotify wrapped and Sally’s getting flashbacks to an award winning make.
Plus there's a listener question about unconventional materials and a game of stash or trash. 2025-01-1040 minPINTRAYEP6 - Let it sewThis week the sisters are getting festive. Sally’s spellbound by some seasonal beadwork, Rosie needs a Christmas miracle to finish her festive makes and Mary’s taking it day by day with her handmade advent calendar. Plus there is a listener voice-note waiting in the pintray and a game of Stash or Trash.
Show notes
Rosie mended Mickey’s jeans using the Sashiko embroidery technique
Sally made the Yanta Overalls by Helen’s Closet.
Sally is knitting the Afternoon Bonnet by Claudia Thyrone
Sally knitted the Christmas Jumper Bunt...2024-12-2040 minPINTRAYEP5 - OopsThis week the sisters are airing their dirty laundry in public with a confessions special. Rosie’s squeezing into a disastrous jumpsuit. Mary’s wishing she was legless after an over-cutting incident and Sally’s rounding up her cow print projects.
Plus a question from the pintray about sewing set-ups and a game of stash or trash.
Show notes
Rosie is making the Harlene dungarees by Merchant and Mills or True Bias Riley Overalls.
Sally shouted out @SaraBrownDesign and her cow print trench.
Sally is planning to make th...2024-12-0643 minPINTRAYEP 4 - BlockedThis week it is back basics with a block special.
Rosie’s all-aglow with new crochet gadgets. Sally’s cut up about her puffer jacket project and Mary’s getting a grip with a much needed sort out.
Plus there's a question in the pintray about needles and pins, and a game of Stash or Trash.
Show notes
Sally used this blog post to draft her collar.
Sally is making the Abbie jacket out of her Cheryl jacket (both Viki Sews).
Goofy is making the Merchant and Mi...2024-11-2243 minPINTRAYEP3- Getting knottyThis week the sisters have a lot to unravel with a knit and yarn craft special. Rosie’s turning a corner with her granny squares. Sally’s down at heel with a sock project that won’t end and Mary’s shrunk in the wash.
Plus we have a listener questions about circular needles as well as a round of stash or trash.
Show Notes
Mary is making the Cameron Skirt from Viki Sews.
Rosie mentioned Amigurumi
Mary made and shrunk the Hardy Sweater from Wool and the Gang
Rosie...2024-11-0837 min
The Good Dirt: Sustainability Explained217. Sustainability in Spirits with Harrison Holditch of Half Shell VodkaIn this episode of The Good Dirt, Mary & Emma explore sustainability in the spirits industry with Harrison Holditch of Half Shell Vodka. At just 33 years old, Harrison has pioneered innovative sustainable practices in producing vodka, including using recycled materials and local partnerships. Among Half Shell Vodka's noteworthy achievements is its revolutionary 100% recyclable cardboard bottle made from 94% recycled materials. The discussion covers Harrison's journey, the company’s sustainable practices, and innovations like their unique filtration system using oyster shells and coconut carbon. The episode also highlights the challenges and benefits of adopting sustainable methods in distilling....2024-11-0848 minPINTRAYEP 2 - Spooky pookyThis week the sisters are haunted by halloween costumes past.
Rosie’s gore galore with fake blood reccs, Sally’s gone wild for an animal print puffer and Mary’s picking up the pieces for her patchwork bag.
Plus a listener question about spooky fabrics and a brand new feature - Stash or Trash.
Show notes:
Sally is sewing the Cheryl Jacket from Viki Sews
Mary is making the Saturn Sling Bag
Sally talked about doing a trouser block course at Ray Stitch.
Rosie made t...2024-10-2531 min
PINTRAYEP 1 - Autumn sews and summer woesThis week Sally’s doolally for care bears, Rosie’s WIPing up a frenzy and Mary’s toothless from a zip hack gone wrong. Plus listener Aidan asks about altering womenswear patterns for men.
Send us your voicenote questions pintraypod@gmail.com2024-10-1152 min
The Bristol CableArea in focus - General Election Special - Northeast Somerset & HanhamThe general election is almost upon us – and across the Bristol area people are deciding how they will cast their votes on 4 July.Many will be doing so in newly mapped constituencies, which have been affected by boundary changes. These changes could have a real impact on the elections’ outcome.Today our Area in Focus is North East Somerset and Hanham, which takes half of the abolished Kingswood constituency and half of the existing North Somerset seat – held since 2010 by Jacob Rees-Mogg, a divisive figure both locally and nationally.Rees Mogg has lo...2024-06-2826 min
SOAS RadioConsent Vent - Episode 5 - Can Sexual Violence Be Prevented?This is episode 5 of SOAS Radio’s 10-part series Consent Vent.
In this episode we spoke to Juliet Grayson, pyschosexual therapist and founder of STOPSO a charity that offers therapy and counselling to convicted and potential sexual offenders. We spoke to her about her work with STOPSO, what makes someone become a sex offender as well as how she thinks our criminal justice system can be reformed to prevent sexual violence.
You can find out more about the work of STOPSO and donate at ⇨ https://stopso.org.uk/ ⇦
Other organisations mentioned in the episode were;
⇨Circles of Support and Accountability, who recr...2019-05-2248 min
SOAS RadioConsent Vent - Episode 4 - Interview with Black Fly ZineThis is episode 4 of SOAS Radio’s 10-part series Consent Vent.
This week we talk to Ella and Nana, co-founders of Black Fly, a sexual health zine for people of colour. We discussed the experiences that led them to create the zine, how they put it together and how it has led them to the work they are doing now. It was a lot of fun to record as well as very informative. Enjoy!
You can find out more about black fly @blackflyzine on twitter and instagram or order their first issue here. ⇨ https://blackflyzine.bigcartel.com/ ⇦
You can use this f...2019-03-1244 min
SOAS RadioConsent Vent - Episode 3 - How Do I Report?Welcome to the 3rd episode of our 10 part series on consent.
In this episode we will discuss what happens when you decide to report an incident of sexual assault or harassment at SOAS. To do this we spoke with Alex* who shared with us their experience of going through the complaints procedure at SOAS, hearing about the demands of the experience and the impact it had on their life and studies. We also spoke to campaign group Account For This SOAS to hear about the actions they are taking to transform harassment policies at SOAS and as a result make...2019-02-1132 min
SOAS RadioConsent Vent - Episode 2 - Where Do I Go?Welcome to the 2nd episode of our 10 part series on consent.
This time we give some answers to the question ‘Where can I go?’ signposting help and resources available at SOAS and in the wider community, for those of you who have experienced sexual violence or want to support a loved one. We are also joined by SOAS Academic and Welfare case worker Susanna who tells us about her work, what support is available and how SOAS can do more to support its students.
Use this form to give us feedback or recommendations (this can be anonymous).
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Camden Community RadioCCRadio Grassroots radio submissionHere is a chance to listen to the compilation of shows that CCRadio entered for the ‘Grassroots Radio’ category in the Audio Production Awards. We couldn’t include anything like all the amazing radio that we’ve made this year, just a few examples of some new shows that we’re very proud of.
Clips from: Refusing to Implode Politely by Zoe Stegosaurus
A Night at the Circus by Mary Holditch
The Adventures of Joe by Joseph Hughes
Mitten on a Railing by Peter Hayes and Freddy Chick
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Back to homepage...2016-10-0911 minCamden Community RadioA Night at the CircusMary talks to two Finnish circus performers who were visiting Camden as part of the Roundhouse’s Circus Fest. She hears why they joined the circus and gets inside the mind of two extraordinary acrobats.
Package by: Mary Holditch
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File download (5:04 mins | 7 MB)2016-08-2905 minCamden Community RadioWhats On in Camden from April 10th, 2016Arms around the cafe at Parliament Hill Fields, Sunday from 1pm; Circus Fest is under way at the Roundhouse with Race Horse Company and Jeanne Mordoj; Camden New Town History group’s monthly talk is on the effects of 1916 Uprising; The Forge celebrates its birthday with a Cuban themed day on Friday 15th; ‘Shakespeare in Ten Acts’ opens at the British Library. ‘Dheepan’ and ‘I am Belfast’ are at the Curzon Cinema, Brunswick Square.
Read by: Chloe English, Denise O’Connor, Felicity Sylvester, Freddy Chick, Mary Holditch & Muriel Venant.
Script & Editing by: Marian Larragy
The Forge - Cuba...2016-04-0906 minCamden Community RadioUCL Rent StrikeCamden Community Radio’s Mary Holditch reports from inside the recent rent strike held across UCL halls. It was a protest against student rents being higher than the minimum student loan can cover. It grew into a media story that was reported on worldwide and forced UCL management to talk to the strikers.
Mary is a student at SOAS living in one of the halls that was striking. She reports from inside the strike itself (often inside the kitchen in fact!) to bring you the students’ voices first hand.
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Back to C...2016-03-2710 minCamden Community RadioA night at the Sprint FestivalCamden People’s Theatre supports artists early in their careers and its annual Sprint Festival is its celebration of the world of alternative and experimental theatre.
CCRadio’s Alexandra and Mary headed down to soak in some freaky-deaky performances and learn more.
Reporting by: Mary Holditch and Alexandra Quinn
Editing: Alexandra Quinn
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File download (5:12 mins | 7 MB)2016-03-2605 minCamden Community RadioSprint Festival at Camden People's TheatreThe Sprint Festival at Camden People’s Theatre is an annual celebration of new and experimental theatre. Pieces from forty artists will be on show between now and 26th of March. Mary Holditch picks out three pieces not to miss!
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File download (1:38 mins | 2 MB)2016-03-0601 minCamden Community RadioWhat's On in Camden from 21st February 2016Poetry Nights at Torriano Meeting House; History Walk: The Garrets of Gower Street; Roundhouse hosts Coasts; Conway Hall and No 184 Royal College Street offer LGBT History Month events; Weekly guided walks in King’s Cross area led by CSM Student. Heads up for April performance of The 24 Hour Nonstop Connolly Show.
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Alexandra Quinn, Denise O’Connor, Freddy Chick, Joseph Hughes, Marian Larragy & Mary Holditch.
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File download (8:04 mins | 8 MB)2016-02-2208 minCamden Community RadioWhat's On In Camden - 1st February 2016Leap into this leap year February with this line up of things to do in Camden. Rhyme Time at Swiss Cottage Library is a chance for children and parents to sing along to popular rhymes; People’s Centre for Change in Camden offer activities for all levels of ability with an evening meal available; celebrate Chinese New Year with Camden Chinese Community Centre; see Lucy Rose perform at the Heath Street Baptist Church; head to Hampstead Heath with birdwatching with the Marylebone Birdwatching Society.
Package by: Catherine Carroll, NND, Mary Holditch, Joseph Hughes, Freddy Chick
Swiss Co...2016-01-3105 minCamden Community RadioWhat's On In Camden - 24th January 2016This week there’s plenty to chase the January blues out the door. On Tuesday at the Grant Museum at UCL there are life drawing (or rather death-drawing) classes; if you’re trying to start your own only business or interested in learning more, then there’s mentoring available at the British Library; pick up new gardening tips at the Castlehaven Community centre; join the Holborn and St Pancras Labour Party’s Big EU Debate on the upcoming EU referendum; there is a Food Bank at Maiden Lane Community Centre ready to help and looking for donations; the Etceteratheatre is celeb...2016-01-2409 minCamden Community RadioThe Adventures of Joe: Beckenham to BlackheathJoe’s adventure this week was waaay down South in far flung Beckenham and Blackheath.
Once again Joe is joined by Freddy and by first-time adventurer Mary.
Once again, the team visited Cafe Imagine.
Presenter: Joseph Hughes
Guests: Mary Holditch, Freddy Chick
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File download (12:23 mins | 15 MB)2016-01-2112 minCamden Community RadioWhat's On In Camden - from 10th January 2016Our first What’s On In Camden of 2016: Award winning classical music at the Conway Hall; Boccia at the St Pancras Community Centre; Anthony Gormley exhibits at the British Library; Camden People’s Theatre have festival ‘Whose London Is It Anyway?’ looks at the changing face of the capital; meet new people & dance to Michael Jackson 80’s hits at the WAC Arts; ‘The Story of a Nervous Man’ is at the Etcetera Theatre; Join in landscape gardening at the Castlehaven Community Centre.
Script by: Angela Routely
Read by: Danielle Manning, Freddy Chick, Joseph Hughes, Mary Holditch, N.N.D. and Yul...2016-01-1108 min