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S4E4 Author Emma Brankin: Creative Inspiration. Season 4, Episode 4
Emma Brankin's debut collection of short stories, 'Attention Seekers', has had a great reception . Among other accolades, it was also a contender for the prestigious Edge Hill Prize. In this episode…
S4E3 Jhalak Prize Founder: Professor Sunny Singh. Season 4, Episode 3
June 2025 brings the results of the Jhalak Prize which celebrates writers of colour. There will be three recipients: for Prose, for Young Adult/Children's, and for Poetry. Our guest is the founder of…
S4E2 Wendy Andrew: Supporting You In Pet Bereavement, Season 4, Episode 2
Wendy Andrew is passionate about helping pet owners who are suffering 'disenfranchised grief' where their sadness at the loss of a companion animal is not recognised by society. She founded the…
S4E1 The Migrant Story with Professor Panikos Panayi. Season 4, Episode 1
International Migrants Day is upon us. And to mark this event we're speaking with Cultural Historian Professor Panikos Panayi. The Migrant experience is at the heart of his work and the many books he…
Dr Juanita Cox: Windrush, Colonialism & Black History Month.
Season 3, Episode 9 Our guest is Dr Juanita Cox who is Black British History Community Engagement Fellow at the Institute of Historical Research. Dr Cox has delivered an oral history of the Windrush…
A Brilliant Career: Helen Bailey
Helen Bailey speaks about childhood ambitions coming to fruition via a most extraordinarily varied career. And when she got there, how she "was so excited about the possibilities". Season 3…
S3E7 '52 Lives' with Jaime Thurston. Season 3 Episode 7
Our guest is Jaime Thurston, founder of the charity, '52 Lives'. Every week this amazing organisation responds to requests for help posted on social media - and literally changes lives. Jaime…
S3E6 Christie Junor-Sheppard: The Big Life Moments
Our guest is Christie Junor-Sheppard, the Head of Registration Services at Westminster Council. From presiding over celebrity weddings at the magical Old Marylebone Town Hall to welcoming people into…
S3E5 Paul Minter and the 'Head Up' charity. Season 3, Episode 5
In this episode we meet Army Veteran Paul Minter who is talking about the work of the Armed Forces charity ‘Head Up’. It aims to improve the mental health of service people – current and retired. A…
S3E4 David Wilkins' Westminster Smart City
With us this month is David Wilkins, who is Head of Smart City Programmes for Westminster City Council. In his time in the role, David's aim has been to make sure everyone in, and…
S3E3 Black History Month with Sara Ashbourne
In this episode we're focusing on Black History Month. Librarian Sara Ashbourne actually helped launch Under the Covers, by being the very first guest, more than two years ago. Sara is speaking about…
S3E2 Hamza Taouzzale, Youngest Lord Mayor of Westminster
Hamza Taouzzale became the youngest ever Lord Mayor of Westminster at the age of 22. During his term, which ended in May this year, he found himself taking part in internationally high profile events…
S3E1 Esther Stanhope, the Impact Guru. Season 3, Episode 1
What is Glossophobia? It's the fear of public speaking. Our guest, Esther Stanhope, travels the world helping people to confidently express themselves whether they're performing a business pitch or a…
S2E9 Nick Ross: Broadcaster, Journalist, Campaigner.
In this episode, Nick Ross talks crime: the TV programme, 'Crimewatch', the Jill Dando Institute of Crime Science, and his book on the subject. He also describes the fascinating history of his…
S2E8 Bhushan Kumar: Digital Creative
In this episode we hear from Bhushan Kumar whose social media side line has boosted his career and his confidence. Bhushan also speaks about his passion for reading and his formative experiences of…
S2E7 Sarah Newman: Embracing Challenge
March 2023 is Women's History Month. In this episode we hear from a woman who's risen to challenges and faced them down. Sarah Newman credits the love and support of her family. She is Executive…
S2E6 Maida Vale: The Iconic Music Studios. Season 2, Episode 6
The BBC has put Maida Vale up for sale and will move to a new site. Andy Rogers, senior producer at Radio 1, takes us on a magical mystery tour of the cherished Studios. Andy says they have had more…
S2E5 Loy Phillips: Champion. Season 2, Episode 5
We're marking the achievements of Loy Phillips. She brought passion and drive to celebrating the Windrush Generation. And after the murder of George Floyd, Loy used her experience of the legal world…
S2E4 Becky Laxton-Bass: 'Women of London'. Season 2, Episode 4
With her company, 'Women of London', Becky Laxton-Bass conducts walking tours which follow in the footsteps of famous and not so famous women who have made a mark on history. Among the trips are…
S2E3 Danger Zones and Long Lost Family: BBC Journalist, Caroline Wyatt. Season 2, Episode 3
In a distinguished journalistic career, Caroline Wyatt has held a number of posts: Foreign Correspondent, Presenter and War Reporter. She recalls the moment she could no longer do danger zones.…
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