Unusual Times

Mar 26 2021 39 ep. 20 mins 313

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Exploring 'the new normal' and how Covid-19 is changing the world around us. Hosted by Adam Clarkson.

Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Tees.

Upload your voice notes via bbc.co.uk/makeadifference.

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‘I use my voice for good’

Mar 26 2021 23 mins

Adam speaks to BBC Radio Tees presenter Gary Philipson and Samaritans volunteer Lisa about helping people over 12 very unusual months.

Children's mental health

Mar 24 2021 20 mins

How the pandemic has affected young people's wellbeing - and what we can do to help.

Sesh Safety

Mar 04 2021 23 mins

Adam explores a 'life-changing' Facebook group for people who use drugs. Comedian and podcaster Jacob Hawley guests.

'The last lockdown'

Feb 23 2021 23 mins

Radio 1’s Katie Thistleton talks to Adam about staying positive and ways of coping with lockdown restrictions.

A very Unusual year...

Dec 22 2020 26 mins

In the final episode of 2020, Adam looks back at the year and talks Christmas and 2021 with Ben Weisz from the BBC's Politix and Chill podcast.

S2 E4: Getting clean online

Nov 27 2020 22 mins

Adam explores how the pandemic has shaped the future recovery of people with addictions.There are links to help and information on www.bbc.co.uk/actionline

S2 E3: Gaming and gambling

Nov 12 2020 20 mins

Gamers have spent thousands on loot boxes during lockdown. Should it count as gambling?

S2 E2: Living in poverty

Oct 28 2020 17 mins

Families and community groups react to the free school meals vote and talk about putting food on the table during difficult times.

S2 E1: Sleeping rough

Oct 20 2020 19 mins

Rough sleepers in Middlesbrough talk to Adam Clarkson about their lives during the pandemic. For some, coronavirus is the least of their worries.

EP10: Mental health pandemic

Oct 02 2020 30 mins

Mental health charities have seen an increase in people needing support. People around England send voice notes with their stories.There's a link to help and information on www.bbc.co.uk/actionline.Hosted and produced by Adam Clarkson, BBC Radio Tees.