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Capturing the nation in conversation to build a unique picture of our lives today and preserve it for future generations.

Updated: weekly
Episodes available: indefinitely

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    Women and Identity

    Sun 14 Oct 2018

    Whether it's being Vietnamese, a baptised Sikh, or an unwavering feminist

  • A Male Perspective

    Sun 7 Oct 2018

    On cricket, on divorce, and on starting a curry restaurant

  • Not Conforming To The Norm

    Sun 30 Sep 2018

    The experience of having dyslexia or a cleft palate, or being unable to breast feed.

  • Changed by Loss

    Sun 23 Sep 2018

    The impact of sudden death or suicide on those left behind.

  • Aging Gracefully

    Sun 16 Sep 2018

    As friends, as grandparents, or as ghosts in the mirror

  • Making a Difference

    Sun 9 Sep 2018

    Through learning, belly-dancing, or donating sperm

  • Making the Best of Things

    Sun 12 Aug 2018

    Whether it's a liver transplant, a wheelchair, or a son with unusual interests

  • Someone To Turn To

    Sun 5 Aug 2018

    Whether it's a mentor or a long-standing friend, we all need somebody

  • Losing Loved Ones

    Sun 29 Jul 2018

    Whether to a long, slow decline, or to a shockingly sudden death

  • Being Who You Are

    Sun 22 Jul 2018

    Challenging stereotypes and standing tall

  • A Certain Stage in Life

    Sun 15 Jul 2018

    Accepting what you can't change later in life, and getting on with what you can change.

  • My Special Brother

    Sun 8 Jul 2018

    Three brothers with special needs and a huge capacity for joy and enthusiasm

  • Health Care

    Sun 1 Jul 2018

    Needles may hurt, but treatment is still a lot less painful than it was before the NHS

  • Doctors and Nurses

    Sun 24 Jun 2018

    The stresses and the rewards of a career in the NHS

  • Family Influences

    Sun 17 Jun 2018

    In poetry, in jazz, or in the lasting impact of children - however young - on parents

  • Lifeboatmen

    Sun 10 Jun 2018

    They risk their lives for those in peril at sea

  • Artistic Inspiration

    Sun 3 Jun 2018

    The expansiveness of art

  • Getting Through It

    Sun 27 May 2018

    Surviving marriage breakdown and a bombing

  • Support When Needed

    Sun 20 May 2018

    Either during or after birth, or at primary school

  • Inspirational Others

    Sun 13 May 2018

    Finding the person who helps you realise your potential

  • Open To Change

    Sun 6 May 2018

    Adopting a child, letting go of religion and moving on after bankruptcy

  • Sharing The Load

    Sun 29 Apr 2018

    Friends and family supporting those with health issues

  • Language and Belonging

    Sun 22 Apr 2018

    How you speak, how you look, and what you're called all affect how you are perceived

  • Places Life Takes You

    Sun 15 Apr 2018

    The ultimate destination is death, but everyone travels a different journey

  • Fathers and Sons

    Sun 8 Apr 2018

    An exploration of the relationship at different stages of life

  • Planned and Unplanned Parenthood

    Sun 1 Apr 2018

    The changes over time in having a baby out of wedlock

  • The Things That Bind Couples Together

    Sun 25 Mar 2018

    It can be football, or music, or simply providing support and understanding

  • Adventures in Parenting

    Sun 18 Mar 2018

    Being a parent is a rollercoaster ride of love, acceptance, and responsibility

  • Being True to Yourself

    Sun 11 Mar 2018

    Taking control of your life, your death, and the infinite blue of the ocean

  • Conversations With or About Mum

    Sun 4 Mar 2018

    Stammering, death and Motor Neurone Disease are all shared in this poignant selection

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