大象传媒

You are not the work you do, you are the person you are. For Kash, this year has been one of reflection, and he's ready for a change in direction. But how does he tell his dad? Maybe Arthur can help....

In 2019, in a documentary for Radio 4, 11-year-old Arthur tried to fix his dad鈥檚 life. We heard how Arthur likes dinosaurs and plays the cello. His dad, Babak, avoids the gym, drinks and has panic attacks. For three weeks, Arthur set about trying to improve his dad鈥檚 life, tackling health, a messy flat and the biggest challenge - how to ride a bike.

Arthur now 12, about to turn 13, wants to help more people. He is still wise beyond his years, his self-deprecating comedic humility balances the seriousness of life. Five people, with minor problems, are looking for Arthur鈥檚 advice.

Perhaps there has never been a greater need for guidance. Self-help fills bookshops, conference rooms, gyms and therapist offices - telling people to help themselves is big business. And yet, somehow, this doesn't seem to work.

Perhaps the real guidance can come from the idealistic mind of Arthur? Welcome to Arthur Cares!

Produced by Barney Rowntree
Research by Tess Davidson
A Reduced Listening production for 大象传媒 Radio 4