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The Samaritans

Episode 5 of 6

Clare English speaks to Roy Day and Mike Tunstall about The Samaritans' history and the UK's first 24 hour helpline. From 2011.

Father Roy Day and Mike Tunstall chat to Clare English about the history of the first 24-hour helpline in the UK, the Samaritans.

The duo recall how the charity's founder, Chad Varah, provided a lifeline to many vulnerable people.

Producer: Philip Sime

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio Scotland in 2011.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 3 Nov 2022 00:30

Broadcasts

  • Thu 22 Sep 2011 14:05
  • Wed 19 Oct 2011 22:05
  • Fri 31 Oct 2014 18:30
  • Sat 1 Nov 2014 01:30
  • Tue 17 Apr 2018 18:30
  • Wed 18 Apr 2018 00:30
  • Tue 25 Feb 2020 18:30
  • Wed 26 Feb 2020 00:30
  • Wed 2 Nov 2022 18:30
  • Thu 3 Nov 2022 00:30