4. Living It Up
What makes for a bearable housemate? Is a houseboat the solution to all of our problems?
What makes for a bearable housemate? Is a houseboat the solution to all of our problems? How many bananas in a fruit bowl is passive aggressive? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve to untangle these highly complex problems. This week, Mae describes her x-rated teenage bedroom decor, Bisha investigates what makes for a z-list housemate and Ned starts a new life on the river Thames. Comedian Kemah Bob joins the gang to help unpick your dilemmas and Steve Ali will be here to put everything into perspective.
Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and 大象传媒 Radio 4.
Produced by Al Riddell.
Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.
Featured in this episode:
Thinking Allowed 20/03/2017
I Was... 20/04/2014
You and Yours 02/02/2017
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Thinking Allowed: Teen bedrooms
Laurie Taylor talks about the meaning of this sanctuary for adolescent self expression.
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I Was... Douglas Adams' Flatmate
Jon Canter shared a flat with Douglas Adams while the latter struggled for success.
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You and Yours: Why more people are living on the water
Living on the water has long been seen as an affordable alternative to expensive homes.
Five secrets to doing well in GrownUpLand
Here are a handful of top takeaways to help us all survive in GrownUpLand.
The Guilty Feminist
Deborah Frances-White and guests discuss topics 鈥渁ll 21st century feminists agree on鈥�.
Your GrownUpLand Guides
Heidi Regan, Sophie Duker, Ned Sedgwick and Steve Ali are your guides to GrownUpLand.
Life Lessons
Young UK talk about the issues that matter most to them
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GrownUpLand
If GrownUpLand is a place, then we got a bit lost along the way.
