The Listening Project

Sep 27 2022 63 ep. 120
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Capturing the nation in conversation, in partnership with the British Library.

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The Final Edition

Sep 27 2022 27 mins  
Fi Glover presents the last ever edition of The Listening Project.This week: Eric and Neil share their thoughts on our power as individuals in a political crisis; Veronica, 81, and Eve,18, compare experiences of being young, single and pregnant; retired head gardener Tommy from Cornwall shares his enthusiasm with two 10-year-old urban gardeners from Liverpool; and Jonnie Robinson,

Love and Loss

Sep 20 2022 27 mins  
Fi Glover presents four conversations between friends and strangers around the country.This week: Friends and neighbours Saira and Samantha reflect on the uncomfortable boundary between personal and public grief; Sara and Gillian share their experience of struggling to keep high street businesses afloat; Nicola and Lola exchange stories on the different kinds of prejudice they face

Passions, pluck and pride

Sep 06 2022 27 mins  
Fi Glover presents friends, relatives and strangers in conversation. This week, former postwoman Clair and dog lover Anita discuss dangerous dogs and the fear of being bitten. Retired newspaperman Brian and online journalist David debate whether there’s any interest left in local news. We catch-up with brothers William and Oliver six years after they recorded a conversation about

Staying Positive

Aug 28 2022 27 mins  
Fi Glover presents three conversations between strangers and a catch-up with a husband and wife who were first recorded ten years ago.This week: Kelly and Agy talk about being women in male dominated sports; Sonia and Funmi discuss their experiences of having Sickle Cell Disease; Sazida and Mel share their passion for going on pilgrimage; and, to mark the 10th anniversary of the Pr

Pride and Passion

Aug 21 2022 27 mins  
This week Ashley and Sarah discuss the importance of protecting coastal buildings and fishing communities; Luke and Andrew reflect on Disability Pride; The Listening Project’s marking its 10th anniversary and Alana and Edie, both born in the year the project launched, discuss what the future may hold; and Emily and Marisha share a passion for cleaning up the UK’s beaches. The L

Dreams and Reality

Jul 24 2022 27 mins  
Fi Glover presents three conversations between strangers and a TLP 10th Anniversary catch-up chat with mother and daughters.This week: Karen and Diane share their enthusiasm for volunteering for the Commonwealth Games; Nicola and Katie make a powerful connection reflecting on whether to have children or not; ardent Newcastle United fans Samantha and Steve go over the pros and cons

Consuming Passions

Jul 17 2022 27 mins  
Four conversations between strangers presented by Kofi Smiles.This week: Kirsty and Angela, cyclist and taxi driver respectively, argue over which set of wheels causes most problems on the roads; Neville and Mike debate the pros and cons of having your body cryogenically frozen; Autumn and Adam put the case for and against vinyl records and streaming; and with the Women’s Euros u

Living History

Jul 10 2022 27 mins  
Three conversations between strangers presented by Fi Glover.This week: Norman and Steve remember the miners' strike of 1984 from different perspectives - one was a striking miner, the other a young policeman with the task of keeping order on the picket lines; Ayesha and Imran talk about what Muslim representation in the media means to them and the positive impact of Ms Marvel, a n

Lessons in Life

Jul 03 2022 27 mins  
Fi Glover presents four conversations between strangers.This week: Rob and Richard talk through the pros and cons of taking strike action; Tracey and Fenella share their experiences of loneliness and the ways they’ve learnt to deal with it; a special 10th anniversary conversation between ten year old boys Jesse and Roan, both born in 2012 when The Listening Project was first broa

Making a Different Future

Jun 26 2022 27 mins  
Fi Glover presents friends, relatives and strangers in conversation. This week: Musicians, Kapil and H33ra discuss diversity at Glastonbury and other festivals. Ruby and Zakiyah who are both currently taking ‘A’ levels share their plans for the next stage of their lives. Mandy and Sean, both Kate Bush fans talk about her recent comeback. And to mark the tenth anniversary of the