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Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball46: Do We Really Give Fewer F**ks With Age?It’s all kicking off in this week’s Dig It. Fashion really does come full circle… except those 90s jumpers are somehow much tighter than we remember. Jo and Zoe wonder whether we truly care less as we get older, or if we’re actually more consumed than ever with looking after parents, kids and everyone in between. Also, Jo once again lives out all of our dreams by dressing as a Christmas tree and bravely entering a Christmas tree netting machine. Trust us, you’ll want to see this one. Watch or listen now — and head to YouTube for the full...
2025-12-1734 minDig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball45: Disco Steve’s Christmas QuizJo and Zoe are joined by Coco, India and Nelly for four rounds of proper Christmas triviaDIG IT LIVE AT CROSSED WIRES PODCAST FESTIVALOur first ever Digit Live is happening at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on 5 July. Tickets available now and selling fast.... https://crossedwires.live/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribeGET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795💬 Or tap here to send...
2025-12-1527 minDig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball44: Early Onset Festive FrazzleSpoiler alert: may contain mice destroying treasured advent calendars, teenagers issuing hostile birthday-party ultimatums, and a Proud Mum crying her way through a graduation. Also featuring: a shockingly effective Christmas wreath crafted from a humble potato.DIG IT LIVE AT CROSSED WIRES PODCAST FESTIVALOur first ever Digit Live is happening at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on 5 July. Potting Shed presale opens 11am on 10 December, general sale 11 December. https://crossedwires.live/SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digit...
2025-12-1036 minDig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball43: DIG IN: Virginity Cake, Mug Wars, and Help for Thinning HairJo and Zoe are back in the potting shed tackling everything from thinning hair to teenagers in love and the chaos of Christmas. Hair guru Michael Douglas shares calm, practical advice for midlife hair loss, while the girls swap stories about talking to teens about sex, virginity cakes and keeping communication open. DIG IT LIVE AT CROSSED WIRES PODCAST FESTIVALOur first ever Digit Live is happening at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on 5 July. Potting Shed presale opens 11am on 10 December, general sale 11 December. https://crossedwires.live/FOR MORE MICHAEL DOUGLAS HAIR TIPSM...
2025-12-0834 min
Outrage + OptimismInside COP: The fight for the AmazonAs ministers arrive in Belém for the crucial second week of COP30, forests move from the backdrop of the summit to the main stage. Protests began at dawn on Friday and have continued through the weekend - among them, several activists carried a giant Brazilian flag, emblazoned with the words “Amazȏnia Protegida” (“Protected Amazon”).From the streets outside to the plenary halls in the Blue Zone, trees, land and Indigenous stewardship are shaping this summit’s conversation. In this episode, Paul Dickinson and Fiona McRaith dig into this moment of forest urgency and turn their attent...
2025-11-1744 min
Miss Me?Listen Bitch! Lil’ Did We KnowDavid Harbour joins Miquita Oliver to answer your questions about Lily Allen.Next week, we want to hear your questions about EDUCATION. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
2024-08-1231 min
Political CurrencySummer EMQs: The Political Currency constituencyEd Balls and George Osborne answer questions from the EMQs archive - this week, an insider’s guide to a life political. Is a u-turn ever the right thing to do? How does the Prime Minister know whose question to answer at a press conference? And is it fair to say that all politicians are just in it for themselves? Plus, Ed makes his predictions for the next shock-exit politician to follow in his and Michael Portillo’s steps as a media personality, and we ponder what our Political Currency constituency looks like. You co...
2024-08-1226 min
Political CurrencyShould the Tories stop chasing Reform voters?Britain braced itself for widespread rioting and anti-immigration demonstrations, with shops boarding up their storefronts and commuters told to take care on their way home. Instead, a pushback from counter protestors and a heavy police presence largely quelled any violence. Ed Balls and Grant Shapps – who is in the seat for George Osborne – consider how Keir Starmer has handled the situation. Grant gives his honest opinion on how all his previous leaders handled their own crises – from the best all the way to Liz Truss. And, the battle for both the Tory leadership and the party’s soul no...
2024-08-0859 min
Miss Me?Stranger Things Have Happened... with David HarbourDavid Harbour and Miquita Oliver discuss parenthood, the threat of AI and how they look after their mental health.This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-0839 min
Miss Me?Listen Bitch! Bien sûr, l'intelligenceLily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about intelligence.Next week, we want to hear your questions about LILY ALLEN. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
2024-08-0527 min
Political CurrencyEMQs: Summer Recess BuddiesEd and George are going on a summer holiday… and Ed’s GMB co-host Ranvir Singh wonders, if they had to take a trip with a member of the opposition, who would it be? Whoever Ed chooses will have an interesting outfit to look forward to, as he reveals his holiday get-up to a somewhat stunned George. We’ve had a question from another member of gazebo man’s family - and this time, his dad wants to know, should Covid business loans be written off? Ed and George also tackle food VAT, Rishi Sun...
2024-08-0535 minPolitical CurrencyRachel Reeves: The next austerity chancellor?In the wake of the tragic events this week in Southport, and the eruption of riots that followed, Ed Balls and George Osborne consider how MPs should confront violence and disinformation – all while keeping to the rules. George wonders if courts should update reporting restrictions in a social media age, while Ed cautions that no politician ever wants to jeopardise a criminal trial. George is clear on one thing, though – the political establishment needs to take a firmer hand in dealing with Nigel Farage, who has been accused of inciting riots with incendiary comments about the stabbings this week.
2024-08-0157 minMiss Me?Le Sh*tshowLily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss public embarrassment, the Olympics and violence against women.This episode contains very strong language, adult themes and graphic descriptions of violence against women. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised, you can find support via the BBC Action Line: https://bbc.co.uk/actionline/ Credits:Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
2024-08-0132 min
Miss Me?Listen Bitch! Beggies Can’t Be LosersLily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about beg friends. Have they ever had any famous beg friends? What have been their beggiest moments? Do they think it’s beggy to DM a celebrity?Next week, we want to hear your questions about INTELLIGENCE. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Ok...
2024-07-2937 min
Political CurrencyEMQs: Celebs go politickingCould we see celebrities swapping the silver screen, football pitch or concert stage for the hallowed halls of Westminster? Ed Balls and George Osborne recall stars who have previously made the switch – does anybody ever really pull it off?And, our hosts have got Paris 2024 fever as they look back on their favourite Olympic moments from London 2012. As athletes prepare to compete on the world stage, what are the best lessons or policies the UK has learnt from overseas? Plus, will inflation go down? And how should we pick our party leaders?...
2024-07-2932 minMiss Me?Mons HubrisLily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss airport anxiety, tradwives and the anatomy of the vagina.This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-2533 minPolitical CurrencyStarmer, Strictly and Summer of BratThe world is braced for a brat summer as Kamala Harris steps in for Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential candidate - George Osborne and Ed Balls consider whether the fevered KHive reaction spells success, or simply masks the very real challenge ahead. In Labour land, Rachel Reeves is preparing her statement on the fiscal reality the government faces, all in the shadow of seven Labour MPs losing the whip over George’s two-child benefit cap. Was Keir Starmer right to cast off the rebels? And, Ed and George offer their advice to Reeves - how can...
2024-07-2458 min
Miss Me?Listen Bitch! I Feel Pretty?Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about beauty. What do they think their most beautiful attributes are? Have they ever conformed to beauty standards? What unconventional features do they find beautiful?Next week, we want to hear your questions about BEG FRIENDS. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.This episode contains very strong language and adult themes.Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC...
2024-07-2233 minPolitical CurrencyMeet JD Vance, Trump’s VP and George Osborne’s friendIt was a bonkers week for American politics, on both sides. Team Trump went from an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania to a fiery convention in Wisconsin. Biden’s camp had NATO, fresh calls for him to drop out of the race and a Covid diagnosis to round it off, all in a matter of days.And amongst it all, a fresh political operative came into the limelight: Donald Trump’s newly-named running mate JD Vance. Turns out, he’s an old friend of George’s and a long-time fan of the former Cameron-Osborne government. George Osborne reveals...
2024-07-1854 minMiss Me?Top DrawerLily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss fit footballers, washing machine anxiety and accents.This episode contains very strong language and adult themes.Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-1835 min
Miss Me?Listen Bitch! Flirting The IssueLily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about flirting. What are their go to moves? Is it okay to flirt outside of a relationship? Do they like a direct flirter or someone a bit more subtle?Next week, we want to hear your questions about BEAUTY. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.This episode contains very strong language and adult themes.Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant...
2024-07-1534 minPolitical CurrencyInside the race to lead the Tory partyWhile Keir Starmer gets on with the business of naming ministers and settling in at Number 10, the Tories are picking up the pieces of their shattered party and considering the best person to turn the ship around. So who is the new Rishi? Is it Kemi, Suella, Priti? Whoever gets the top job needs to be a healer, George says, and not a warrior. Meanwhile, winning a campaign is one thing, staying in government is another. Ed and George think Labour is in danger of lurching into technocrat territory when all the people want is some c...
2024-07-111h 01Miss Me?Men Ah PauseLily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss the new UK government, sex work and discovering self-pleasure. Credits:Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-1128 min
Miss Me?Listen Bitch! A Wasted OpportunityLily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about revenge. What are their best revenge stories? Do they believe that revenge is a dish best served cold? Have they ever been victims of revenge porn?Next week, we want to hear your questions about FLIRTING. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lo...
2024-07-0826 minMiss Me?La Dolce FeetaLily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss the Euros, five-star feet and postnatal depression.Details of help and support if you’ve experienced postnatal depression or the loss of a child are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-0437 min
Miss Me?Listen Bitch! One Foot in the RaveLily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about raving. What were their first experiences of raving? Have they had any life-changing rave moments? Do they think there’s an age limit to raving? Who is the last one standing at the rave?Next week, we want to hear your questions about REVENGE. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.This episode contains very strong language and adult themes.Credits:Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah Benn...
2024-07-0128 min
Political CurrencyEMQs: Is Rishi California Dreamin’?Is Rishi Sunak California dreamin’ of a post-PM life? Or are the rolling hills of Yorkshire calling him to stick around? Ed Balls and George Osborne ponder what the Prime Minister will do next if he loses his premiership next week. How can good polling change an election outcome? And what does the cost of living crisis actually mean?Plus, they give their best advice for making it through the election all-nighter. And has anybody seen Ed Miliband?Assistant Producer: Miriam HallProducer: Rosie StopherTechnical Producer: Will Gibson Sm...
2024-07-0130 minPolitical CurrencyIs Labour's honeymoon already over?The final week of election campaigning is here! Keir Starmer hasn't even measured up for curtains in Downing Street yet, but the attention is already turning to the headaches he will face in government. After a wobbly final debate performance against Rishi Sunak, Ed Balls wonders if the Labour leader can ever go for the jugular when it counts.Then there's the markets. Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves might have high hopes for their policies, but where will the money come from? George Osborne thinks Labour's honeymoon might be over before it's begun....
2024-06-271h 00Miss Me?Test Brat SpecialLily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss ‘stolen’ artefacts, their love of cricket, and Glastonbury festival.Details of help and support if you’ve experienced domestic abuse are available at bbc.co.uk/actionlineCredits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-2729 min
Miss Me?Listen Bitch! Summer BuzzinLily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about endings. How do they know when it’s time to end something? Have they ever regretted the way things have ended? How would they want their careers to end? Next week, we want to hear your questions about RAVING. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.This episode contains very strong language and adult themes.Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Cl...
2024-06-2427 min
Political CurrencyEMQs: Political porkies and party peopleWill shy Tories (or Reform UK-ers) deny Keir Starmer his landslide? If not, who should the Conservatives install as leader to provide stability – perhaps somebody with international and domestic credibility... say ... David Cameron?Plus, does your postal vote count if you die before the big day? And, who would you invite to your ultimate political party? Please make sure you’ve got your karaoke song at the ready.You could have been listening to this episode of EMQs early and ad-free! Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD 🏅 to support the podcast, enjoy ad-free...
2024-06-2438 minMiss Me?A Bridgerton Too FarLily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss jellyfish trauma, the plight of festivals and watching sex scenes with parents.Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-2029 min
Political CurrencyELECTION EXTRA: Should Sunak fight dirty?Can Rishi Sunak do anything to rescue his flailing election campaign? Some advisors have suggested the answer may lie in ramping up negative attacks on Keir Starmer. Why does George Osborne think that approach would be a “disaster” for Sunak?And, have you noticed which MPs are missing from the airwaves? Ed Balls says it tells you more about the parties’ upcoming problems than you might first realise.Plus, Rachel Reeves has been working hard to court British businesses. But will her strategy pay off?You could have been listening to thi...
2024-06-1833 min
Miss Me?Listen Bitch! The Sex StoolLily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about kink. What kinks do they have? Have they ever kink shamed anyone? What kinks have they been propositioned with in the bedroom? Do they feel like kinks themselves, being in the public eye?Next week, we want to hear your questions about ENDINGS. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.This episode contains very strong language, adult themes and strong sexual references.Details of help and support if you’ve experienced se...
2024-06-1730 min
Political CurrencyEMQs: How an ex-PM leaves No. 10What more can be done to tackle childhood obesity? George Osborne and Ed Balls answer a question from Jamie Oliver on whether a future government could further Wes Streeting’s commitment to banning energy drinks and tackle childhood obesity. Is a protest vote ever worthwhile? And, former Tory MP Margot James asks: where are all the women in the campaigns? Plus, what is it like to be kicked out of Number 10 at speed? And perhaps more importantly, what are the political souvenirs that get left behind? Ed reveals a surprising artefact left behind by Tony Blair…...
2024-06-1731 minPolitical CurrencyLabour’s Straitjacket ManifestoAfter a rocky moment over his support of Jeremy Corbyn, Keir Starmer was determined to get his campaign back on track with the launch of his manifesto. George Osborne asks what it tells us about a potential incoming Labour government and Ed Balls warns it could be a financial straitjacket, making life for the party ‘very difficult’. Meanwhile, Rishi Sunak suffered a series of embarrassing media gaffes this week. Has bad polling sealed his fate or can he do anything to turn things around now?And in America, President Biden’s son Hunter is faci...
2024-06-1357 minMiss Me?Dead Sheep StrategyLily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss sourcing vegan-friendly bean bags for Billie Eilish, the joy of a Charli XCX concert and the spiralling cost of childcare. Credits:Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-1332 min
Political CurrencyELECTION EXTRA: Manifestos, Macron and Money ProblemsHave the wheels well and truly fallen off the Conservative election campaign? After a dismal D-Day debacle and news that social media campaigning is suspended, Ed Balls and George Osborne question whether Rishi Sunak is just giving up.Regardless, it’s manifesto launch week for the Conservatives, Labour and the Lib Dems, and an opportunity for each party to commit to their election promises. But do manifestos actually matter? And what’s going on behind the scenes as they’re finalised?And election chaos seems to be spreading - in the aftermath of far-ri...
2024-06-1131 min
Miss Me?Listen BILLIE EILISH!Billie Eilish joins Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver for LISTEN BITCH to answer your questions about GHOSTS, ghosting and all things spooky.Next week, we want to hear your questions about KINK. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.This episode contains very strong language and adult themes.Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss Me? is a Persephonica production...
2024-06-1032 min
Political CurrencyEMQs: Punches, Paxman, and Parachuted CandidatesLabour and the Tories can’t stop arguing about whether things are getting better, or if they’ve never been worse: So what’s the truth? Ed Balls and George Osborne weigh up whether the two are mutually exclusive. Rob Burley wants to know if we’re seeing the consequences of the demise of the long-form interview in this election campaign, and we take a look at Labour’s candidates. Plus, in light of Nigel Farage’s milkshake incident, Ed takes us back to another time when a politician had an unwelcome interaction with a member of the public’...
2024-06-1034 minMiss Me?All Trump, No Dump?Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss the power of online activism, Donald Trump, ancestry, and CruftsCredits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-0628 min
Political CurrencyElection Hot Take: Can Sunak save his campaign?Rishi Sunak is facing dismal polling and Nigel Farage out on manouevers. In our first Election Hot Take, George Osborne reveals the sense of resignation that has set in among Tory MPs. Is the only thing that can save the Tories now a massive policy play? George thinks they may be working something up on inheritance tax.Meanwhile in Labourland, the fall out from the Diane Abbott saga continues. Angela Rayner has stepped in to defend her, opening the door for the long-time Hackney MP to stand again. What does it reveal about the power Rayner...
2024-06-0423 min
Miss Me?Listen Bitch! Un Petit SabotageLily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about Sabotage. Have they ever sabotaged themselves for fear of succeeding? Are there little sabotages that they actually enjoy? Have they ever been caught trying to sabotage someone? Next week, we want to hear your questions about GHOSTS. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.This episode contains very strong language and adult themes.Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner fo...
2024-06-0327 min
Political CurrencyEMQs: Paddleboards, power stances and private schoolsGimmicks and gaffes have been a feature of the first week of the election campaign. Inspired by Ed Davey’s attempt to raise awareness of river pollution by falling off a paddleboard – multiple times – George and Ed reflect on the nation’s (and their own) cringiest political stunts. And George finally reveals all – how did he end up doing the ultimate Tory power stance?It’s not just PR moves though, policy debate is in full swing. Ed and George disagree on Labour’s planned tax on private school fees and mull the consequences the election could have for the mark...
2024-06-0332 minPolitical CurrencyIs Rishi Sunak's election gamble paying off?After a faltering start in the rain, Rishi Sunak’s campaign seems to be gaining momentum. Is it enough to prove he was right to gamble on a snap election? While it might not all be plain sailing for the Conservatives, things have certainly been looking up as trouble brews in the Labour Party. Ed Balls thinks Keir Starmer's handling of Diane’s Abbott’s candidacy has been a “terrible mess”. Could it have real ramifications for his hopes at the polls? But elsewhere George Osborne thinks a nightmare could be brewing for the Tories i...
2024-05-3055 minMiss Me?Unseasoned BitchLily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss political PR disasters over the years, what bay leaves really add to a dish, and their issues with authority. Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-3036 min
Miss Me?Listen Bitch! Much A Poo About NothingLily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about poo. Do they have any traumatic poo experiences? Is it ok to poo around partners? Why is it medically important to check your poo?Next week, we want to hear your questions about SABOTAGE. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.This episode contains very strong language, extremely graphic sexual references and adult themes, including cancer and child birth, which some people may find upsetting.If you're affected by anything you...
2024-05-2731 min
Political CurrencyEMQs: Election Questions SpecialEd Balls and George Osborne have election fever and won’t be stopped from answering your EMQs. How did George get the election date so wrong? Is the public too despondent with the state of politics to bother voting at all? And could the Liberal Democrats stun us all to become a credible opposition? Plus, George reveals what he thinks the Tories’ attack line on Keir Starmer will be, and Ed tries to nail him down on just who the incompetent junior minister in his treasury was…You could have been listening to this ep...
2024-05-2730 minMiss Me?One Squid, Four Puddings and a Pinch of SaultLily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss Lily performing with Olivia Rodrigo, the logistical trickiness of touring, having four puddings at dinner, rejecting streaming for linear TV, and do children have the right to hug their parents?Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-2331 min
Miss Me?Listen Bitch! Bull MoonLily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about astrology. Do they have the typical traits of their sign? Is it just a distraction? What happens when Saturn returns?Next week, we want to hear your questions about POO. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.ukThis episode contains very strong language and adult themes.Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dy...
2024-05-2035 min
Political CurrencyEMQs: Truss, treasury officials and techxit?Why doesn’t Bristol have a mayor anymore? What do treasury officials actually do? And is there a reason we’re losing so many bright young tech experts to the West Coast of America?Plus, author Will Hutton wants to know if Ed Balls and George Osborne will take responsibility for their involvement in the economic crises of the twenty-first century, and in a podcast crossover, Sascha O’Sullivan of POLITICO’s Westminster Insider wants to know if we should be trying to find silver linings in Truss’s attempt to be different. Remember to...
2024-05-2035 minPolitical CurrencyProtests, Presidents and Politics like it's 97! Keir Starmer, poster boy. The Labour leader’s new pledge card is here, with six key policies and a black and white photoshoot to woo the public. Is it all a bit retro? Well that depends who you ask: George Osborne would prefer a new approach, whereas Ed Balls reckons some solid Labour '97 nostalgia might just be what the party needs.Meanwhile, Labour’s shadow foreign secretary David Lammy is working hard to get himself out there on the world stage - and back in the good books of a certain former (and possibly future) US P...
2024-05-1757 minMiss Me?Red (Carpet) ScareLily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss unrelatable love stories from old movies, red-carpet anxiety, being political when you have a platform and the double standards of age-gap dating.This episode contains strong language and adult themes.Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-1631 min
Miss Me?Listen Bitch! Proper TeaLily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about property. Do they regret not living in university halls? What's the weirdest thing they've found in a new house? Have they ever lived in a "party house"?Next week, we want to hear your questions about ASTROLOGY. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.This episode contains very strong language and adult themes.Producer: Matt ThomasTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for...
2024-05-1341 min
Political CurrencyEMQs: Political Book ClubEd Balls and George Osborne are pleased to have been asked for book recommendations. Is this the start of a book club to compete with the likes of Richard and Judy? If so, George is bagsying his role in the duo now - and no, it’s not Richard. MP Greg Clark asks about the future of local mayoralties, and Sunday Times interviewer Decca Aitkenhead wants to know whether George is doing anything about his, ahem, selective memory. Plus, what on earth did the Cameron government see in Liz Truss all those years ago, and what’s cha...
2024-05-1336 minMiss Me?Monty The DonLily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss the Met Gala, garden centres, pregnancy and their summer plans.This episode contains very strong language and adult themes, as well as issues around childbirth. If you're affected by anything you hear in this episode you can find more support at bbc.co.uk/actionline. Producer: Matt ThomasTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2024-05-0937 minPolitical CurrencyDefections, coalitions and China-UK relationsRishi Sunak lives to fight another day after some terrible local election results. But as he loses yet another MP to Labour, Ed Balls and George Osborne ask whether it might be time to play a new strategy and try acting the underdog.Meanwhile, whilst Labour had a markedly better weekend, it didn’t quite indicate the 1997-style landslide they might be hoping for in the next general election. Is Keir Starmer on track for a small majority? And if so, how should he manage it?And in foreign affairs, the UK is no...
2024-05-081h 05
Miss Me?Listen Bitch! "Dear Elton, Sorry seems to be the most appropriate word..."Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about influence. Who was the worst influence out of the two of them? Who were their fashion influences? Were they ever mean to impress other people?Next week, we want to hear your questions about PROPERTY. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.This episode contains very strong language and adult themes.Producer: Matt ThomasTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine...
2024-05-0641 minPolitical CurrencyWill local elections bring down Sunak?It’s polling day. Ed Balls and George Osborne give their expert analysis on the importance of local elections: what contests do you need to look out for? And what do they reveal about Rishi Sunak’s political fortunes?Across the border, the Scottish National Party is in turmoil after First Minister Humza Yousaf resigned. Could this open the door to a Labour resurgence in Scotland?Speaking of, the person hoping to lead that resurgence is Keir Starmer. But how well do we really know the man hoping to be our next Prime Mini...
2024-05-0259 minMiss Me?NepoplastyLily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss DJing at birthday parties, catching up with people you haven't seen for years, cosmetic surgery and working in pubs.This episode contains very strong language and adult themes.Producer: Matt ThomasTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-0238 min
Miss Me?Listen Bitch! Tits, Funbags, BOOBS!Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about boobs. Bra or no bra? Have they ever thought about getting surgery? Are boobs out and bums in? How do you check for signs of breast cancer?Next week, we want to hear your questions about INFLUENCE. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.This episode contains very strong language and adult themes, including cancer and miscarriages, which some people may find upsetting.If you're affected by any of the issues...
2024-04-2934 min
Political CurrencyEMQs: Ed Balls DayIt’s the most auspicious day of the year: Ed Balls Day. To celebrate, George has got his Ed Balls mask out (not a euphemism), and is ready to go Inside the Room. Just kidding. But he has in fact organised some questions from Ed’s nearest and not-so dearest. Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves asks about Ed’s favourite Gregg’s order. Bandmate and Political Journalist Robert Peston wants to know why regulation of public services has gone so badly wrong, and Ed’s successor in his Morley and Outwood seat, Andrea Jenkyns, wonders if he regrets Lab...
2024-04-2838 minPolitical CurrencyPlanes, Trains and NationalismAfter two years, Rishi Sunak can finally celebrate a Rwanda victory as his bill passes in parliament - but Ed Balls and George Osborne can’t help noticing it’s been somewhat overshadowed by an announcement on defence spending. Is the government playing with fudged figures? And is it even worthwhile as far as voters are concerned?St George’s Day saw an unexpected new poster boy this week - and no, it’s not George, much to his chagrin. Keir Starmer is embracing his patriotic side. Ed and George weigh in on whether now is the righ...
2024-04-251h 00Miss Me?Baby PlanedeerLily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss the viral TV show, Baby Reindeer, their own stalking experiences, turning 40 and whether to give up your seat for kids on planes.This episode contains strong language, adult themes and descriptions some audiences may find upsetting.Credits:Producer: Florence BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-2533 min
Miss Me?Listen Bitch! The Patriarchy (Lite)Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions the patriarchy. When did they first realise the patriarchy exists? What tips do they have for overcoming the patriarchy? How should you deal with misogynistic comments in the workplace?Next week, we want to hear your questions about BOOBS. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.This episode contains strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Matt Thomas Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino...
2024-04-2235 min
Political CurrencyEMQs: Blunders, Bag Carriers and Biden’s StammerIs the role of a PPS more than just a ‘bag carrier’ and when has it gone wrong? If Ed and George could have a cardboard cut out of any politician who would it be? And BBC Radio 4’s Amol Rajan asks Ed about Joe Biden’s stammer. Should the American President talk more openly about his speech impediment? Plus, is the rise of the smartphone to blame for us all being less productive? And should 16 and 17 year olds have been allowed to vote in the Brexit referendum? Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY G...
2024-04-2238 minMiss Me?No More Mr. Lice GuyLily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss bad haircuts, Coachella and intimate waxing.This episode contains strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Matt Thomas Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-1834 min
Political CurrencyLiz Truss for PM?It should have finally been a bumper week for Rishi Sunak - with inflation down, a win for his smoking ban and with success on his Rwanda legislation within sight.But instead, would-be Tory leaders have been hogging the limelight. Liz Truss is back with a vengeance. Could her ‘Trump-style’ return to form see her reinstated as head of the party? Or is it Kemi Badenoch’s time to shine? Why has her stance on the smoking ban been rubbing her colleagues up the wrong way? And as we head towards...
2024-04-1759 min
Miss Me?Listen Bitch! Deez Ma CredentialsLily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about ambition. What would they be doing if they hadn’t been so ambitious? Have they ever been motivated just to prove someone wrong? Should a listener move to Thailand to become a DJ or put their degree to good use?Next week, we want to hear your questions about THE PATRIARCHY. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.This episode contains strong language and adult themes.Credits:Producer: Matt Th...
2024-04-1531 min
Political CurrencyEMQs: The Brexit Plots specialEd Balls and George Osborne were Inside the Room with Michael Gove last week to deep dive into the Brexit plots - and now they’re facing your questions on the moment that changed British politics forever. What happened to all the voters the EU referendum coaxed out of the woodwork? Are women ignored in the retelling of those tumultuous days of 2016? And what can historical parallels tell us about the inevitability of rejoining?Plus, GB News’ Chris Hope asks why George and David Cameron didn’t give themselves more time for their EU nego...
2024-04-1537 min
Political CurrencySexts, Tax and Mar-a-LagoAnother week, another scandal surrounding the Conservatives. But this time of the honey trapping variety. Ed and George discuss the dating app scam that has ensnared at least one MP. Meanwhile, Labour is having a difficult time stamping out persistent claims the party’s Deputy Leader Angela Rayner dodged tax on a house sale. George says if she stumbles, all the Conservatives want to see her fall. He predicts there will be more to come. And David Cameron is back on the world stage, meeting with US presidential candidate Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in F...
2024-04-1159 minMiss Me?High Brow Duck FatLily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss niche dating apps, taking your kids to concerts and the perfect potato for roasting.This episode contains strong language and adult themes.Credits:Producer: Matt ThomasTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-1131 min
Political CurrencyInside The Room: The Brexit Plots (Part 3)The result is in, and in the words of David Dimbleby, ‘we’re out’. But whilst the Brexit referendum draws a line under the campaign period, it sets the stage for chaos in the lives of our insiders. In this final episode of 'Inside the Room: The Brexit Plots', Ed Balls and George Osborne grill Michael Gove on the Conservative leadership contest that followed David Cameron’s resignation, and what (or who) persuaded him to commit one of the great political betrayals of recent years.Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD 🏅 to support the podcast, enjoy ad-fr...
2024-04-1047 min
Miss Me?Listen Bitch! BEER FEARLily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about the great British pub. Have you ever had 'the fear' after a big night out? Have you ever been banned from a pub? What's the best way to enjoy the pub if you're sober?Next week, we want to hear your questions about AMBITION. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.This episode contains strong language and adult themes.Credits:Producer: Matt ThomasTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah...
2024-04-0827 min
Political CurrencyInside The Room: The Brexit Plots (Part 2)As the Leave and Remain campaigns get underway, it seems that the Remain camp has a clear lead. That is, until it doesn’t. In this second instalment of Inside the Room: The Brexit Plot, Michael Gove, Ed Balls and George Osborne take us behind the scenes of the ever-more-panicked campaign HQs as polling day draws in.Part 3 of 'Inside The Room: The Brexit Plots' is exclusively available to listen to now for subscribers to POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD 🏅Become a member of Political Currency Gold to support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listen...
2024-04-0841 min
Political CurrencyInside The Room: The Brexit Plots (Part 1)Brexit was the issue that splintered British politics: Friendships were broken, political parties split, and a nation polarised by the EU referendum. We all know what the outcome was, but in this special miniseries, Ed Balls and George Osborne are joined by Michael Gove - the ultimate Leave campaign insider - to discover what really went on behind the scenes of the biggest political shakeup of the 21st century.In this first part of three, Ed, George and Michael take us back to the beginning of the Brexit campaigns and ‘inside the room’ as a formerly wate...
2024-04-0447 minMiss Me?Reverse Call GirlLily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss the importance of boredom in your youth, whether we should take phones away from kids and share their thoughts on Beyonce's country cover version.This episode contains strong language and adult themes.Credits:Producer: Matt ThomasTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-0429 min
Miss Me?Listen Bitch! Is Virginity a Patriarchal Construct?Do you remember the first time? Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about virginity.Where did you lose it? Was there a soundtrack? Should we be rethinking the whole concept of virginity?Next week, we want to hear your questions about ‘THE PUB’! Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.This episode contains strong language and adult themes.Credits:Producer: Matt ThomasTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Comm...
2024-04-0135 minPolitical CurrencyBallots, the BBC and Buying BritishParliament may be heading into recess, but there’s little time for holidaying as the political parties are heading straight into local election campaigning after Easter. Ed Balls and George Osborne take stock of how those campaigns are shaping up, who and what to watch out for, and how the results might change the Westminster mood.Is the BBC in danger again? And this time it’s from inside. After Tim Davie’s remarks this week, Ed and George take a deep dive on their own history with Auntie. And as we approach the end...
2024-03-2853 minMiss Me?TriggerNometryLily Allen and Miquita Oliver ask if schools should teach us about pensions and mortgages. Lily tells us about her eye-opening trip to the theatre to see 'Black Boys'. Are Dua Lipa and Callum Turner the new Posh & Becks? And does anyone remember how Pythagoras' Theorem works??This episode contains strong language and adult themes.Credits:Producer: Matt ThomasTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC...
2024-03-2840 min
Miss Me?Listen Bitch! The Kleptomania YearsLily Allen and Miquita Oliver are BACK, answering questions submitted by you on a specific theme. This week we go DEEP, as we discuss... 'LYING'.Who did Lily get mistaken for at a post-Oscars party? What job did Miquita used to lie about her mum having? And... will they be willing to admit a lie to each other?Next week, we want to hear your questions on the theme of 'VIRGINITY'. If you have something you want to ask the girls, send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an...
2024-03-2525 min
Political CurrencyEMQs: Tactical voting, Tradition, and Taylor SwiftThe latest polling predicts Conservative armageddon in the next election. But do these polls matter? George reveals why the Tories are still banking on winning over those ‘don’t know’ voters. They’ll have a mountain to climb, with growing fears of coordinated tactical voting. Will it work as a strategy, and have Ed and George ever dared to vote for another party? And when Taylor Swift comes roaring into town, does she bring a massive economic boost with her? Our not-so-secret Swifties aren’t convinced… Plus, they tackle the consequences of...
2024-03-2529 minPolitical CurrencyCan Sunak save himself?Rishi Sunak is on a mission to prove his political fortunes are turning round… despite a long list of headaches. How can he get out of the political spiral he’s in? George and Ed pick over some lessons from Prime Ministers past… He’d do well to heed their words. On the Labour side, Rachel Reeves had made another big play for the role of chancellor, giving the Mais lecture. Is ‘securonomics’ the future of Britain? And does it mean she’s disowning some of Ed’s New Labour decisions?And forget the Eton rifles...
2024-03-2157 minMiss Me?Mummy IssuesLily Allen and Miquita Oliver are back with another Meaty Drop.This time round, the girls discuss arguments with mums, a puppy that is about to arrive in Miquita's life, Diane Abbott, and why you should always back yourself and NEVER make something to please someone else - ever!To get in touch, email missme@bbc.co.uk.If you've been affected by anything you've heard in this episode you can find support at bbc.co.uk/actionline.This episode contains strong language and adult themes.Credits:...
2024-03-2130 min
Miss Me?Listen Bitch! Boys to MenWelcome to the first edition of 'Listen Bitch'! Every Monday, Lily and Miquita answer your questions on a special subject. On the agenda this week it's, BOYS FROM THE 1990s.Which 90s boys would they snog, marry and avoid? Miquita spills the beans on T4 presenter Steve Jones' fling with Pamela Anderson, and Lily explains why 90s boys in citrus Ben Shermans are SO FIT.Next week, we want to hear your questions about LYING. If you have something you want to ask the girls, email it to missme@bbc.co.uk or send us...
2024-03-1823 min
Political CurrencyEMQs: Should cannabis be legalised?Is legalising cannabis the answer to the hole in Labour’s financial plans? Are fiscal rules there to be broken? And, in light of the infamous royal photography fail, can Ed and George think of other times a photograph has landed a public figure in hot water? Of course they can - sorry Prime Minister!Got a question for Ed and George? Send a voice note to questions@politicalcurrency.co.ukProducer: Rosie Stopher Production support: Miriam Hall Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordPolitical Curr...
2024-03-1826 minPolitical CurrencyDodgy donors, Diane Abbott and digital currencyMichael Gove is rolling out his new definition of extremism this week, to the chagrin of people across the political spectrum. Ed and George weigh in on whether this will have any impact in keeping the UK safe, or whether it will threaten to divide the country further.Unfortunately for Gove, a major Tory donor undermined the whole message with his own extreme comments about Diane Abbott. Should they return his £10m donation? And why didn’t they consult their most senior Black female member before responding to this new crisis? And the ‘crypto...
2024-03-1451 minMiss Me?Hips Might LieWelcome to the very first episode of 'Miss Me?', a twice-weekly catch-up between lifelong best friends, Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver.To kick off, Lily and Miquita dissect each other's Wikipedia entries, discuss family holiday feuds and ask why award ceremonies are better in America.Plus... why did Lily lie to a famous rapper about having a hip replacement?!Send us a voicemail or message at:Email: missme@bbc.co.ukWhatsApp: 08000 304 090 (+44 8000 304 090 from outside the UK)This episode contains strong language and adult themes.Credits:...
2024-03-1434 min
Political CurrencyEMQs: Why does Trump keep winning?How does Donald Trump’s popularity endure, in spite of all his misdemeanours, and might Nigel Farage be taking notes? What is universal basic income and could it ever work in the UK? And George addresses recent claims that his little birdies in Downing Street have been found out… Ed and George are back answering more of your questions on EMQs. Have you got a burning issue you’d like them to address? Send a voice note to questions@politicalcurrency.co.ukProducer: Rosie Stopher Production support: Miriam Hall Productio...
2024-03-1128 minMiss Me?Introducing... Miss Me?Join friends since birth Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver twice a week for their transatlantic catch-ups, discussing everything from the highs and lows of their lives to the biggest cultural moments of the week.Every Monday, Lily and Miquita will throw the show open and invite questions on a theme; celebrity weddings, indie sleaze, orgasms, lies… Then on Thursdays, they’ll pick apart the world around them with unfiltered conversation on everything from intimacy to interiors, from exercise to elections.This episode contains strong language and adult themes.Credits:Producer: Matt Thom...
2024-03-0803 minPolitical CurrencyA May election?With the budget behind us, Ed pushes George on whether he’s still backing a November election. Tory sources are saying there’s a push from the centre of the party to send the country to the polls in May, but George has pretty strong views on what kind of idea that would be …. Meanwhile, Lord David Cameron is making lists and taking risks. The Foreign Secretary just celebrated 100 days in office, and George says he is being true to form by releasing a video listing off his lengthy travel agenda. But while anyone can hop on a pl...
2024-03-0757 min
Political CurrencyHOT TAKE: Is this an election winning budget?Is this the budget that turns the Tories’ fortunes? Ed and George have been poised for this day for weeks: budget day! They give their immediate reaction to Jeremy Hunt’s (final?) spending plans, consider whether it meets the tests they set out on last week's episode, and they answer your questions.This episode was originally broadcast LIVE on YouTube. Make sure you’re following us on social media @polcurrency so you don’t miss the next one. Producer: Rosie StopherTech production: Will Gibson SmithExecutive...
2024-03-0633 min
Heirs of EnslavementGrenada's Prime Minister Dickon MitchellClive Lewis sits down with Grenada's Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell for a wide-ranging conversation on the local and international politics of reparatory justice. From Grenada's own history to their relationship with China, what an agreement could mean for the NHS, to how money is loaned on the international stage, PM Mitchell gives frank and thoughtful answers to the themes that have cropped up throughout Heirs of Enslavement. Producer: Rosie StopherProduction support: Edwin FrankProduction Manager: Flick HeathOriginal music: Andre GreenidgeScore and artwork: S...
2023-12-2230 minHeirs of EnslavementThe returnThis is the story of how two Heirs of Enslavement - Clive Lewis MP, a descendent of the enslaved, and Laura Trevelyan, of the enslaver - can come together to right the wrongs of the past.In this first episode, Clive and Laura travel to Grenada - the island of their shared history - to explore the past of their families with two special guests: Clive’s dad, Tony Lewis, and Laura’s close friend and historian, Nicole Phillip-Dowe. As they delve into how they both came to this issue, they’re asking why reparatory justice is a c...
2023-12-2132 minHeirs of EnslavementWhat now?In this final episode of Heirs of Enslavement, Clive Lewis and Laura Trevelyan are reflecting on everything they’ve learned, and asking, what will happen next? Will a British government face up to the case for reparations? And if not, what could happen instead?They speak to Financial Times columnist Stephen Bush, lawyer Jacqueline McKenzie and Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell about the outlook for an agreement between the Caribbean and the United Kingdom. Plus, they hear from businessman Denis O’Brien about some of the progress being made in the West Indies. Clive...
2023-12-1539 minHeirs of EnslavementThe Windrush linkThe West Indies is looking to the UK government for reparations, so this week, Clive Lewis and Laura Trevelyan are heading back to London, to understand the link between the Caribbean and Britain. It’s time to revisit the history of the Windrush generation - the men and women who travelled to Britain for work and to help rebuild after World War Two. Clive talks to his dad about his experience, and Professor Olivette Otele explains how the treatment of the Windrush generation adds to the call for reparations. With that in mind, Laura and Clive are...
2023-12-0832 minHeirs of EnslavementThe climate questionClive Lewis and Laura Trevelyan have heard what Grenada and the Caribbean islands want reparatory justice to address, but now it’s time to find out whether any of those issues are moving forward. There’s one policy area that’s seeing more development than any other in terms of global support - and that’s climate resilience. In this episode, Laura and Clive hear about why the West Indies is at particular risk in a warmer world, and how a plan designed by Barbados could offer a solution that brings reparations and climate planning together....
2023-12-0132 minHeirs of EnslavementThe big askClive Lewis and Laura Trevelyan have heard about the legacies left behind by enslavement in the Caribbean - but what do people in the West Indies actually want reparatory justice to address?In this episode, they hear about the specific needs of Grenada and beyond - illiteracy, poverty, healthcare and more. Clive and Laura visit the Grenada Community and Resource Library to see firsthand how important education resources are to the island. They speak to Arley Gill, chair of Grenada’s national reparations committee, and to Russell Fielden, a Brit-turned-Grenadian and local entrepreneur.Pr...
2023-11-2426 min
Political CurrencyHOT TAKE: The pre-election Autumn Statement?George and Ed react to Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement. Is he really the tax cutting Chancellor he's claiming to be, and are we on course for an early election? And we’ll be back again tomorrow with more detail on the Chancellor’s plans as the picture becomes clearer.Email: questions@persephonica.comExec producer: Dino SofosProducer: Rachel BalmerProduction Manager: Flick HeathPolitical Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network Hosted on Acast. See acas...
2023-11-2228 minHeirs of EnslavementOur shared historyClive Lewis MP and Laura Trevelyan have a shared history of enslavement - one the descendent of the enslaved, the other a descendant of the enslaver. In this episode, they’re delving into the realities of plantation life that their ancestors lived and wrought, to understand the legacies it has left for the people of the Caribbean.They’ll speak to two historians - Professor Olivette Otele, and Professor Sir Hilary Beckles about how the enslaved were treated, and how this treatment was justified by Britain. And Clive and Laura get candid about the inherited trauma of s...
2023-11-1727 min