Best Lorraine Charles Podcasts (2025)

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Reeta Chakrabarti, Alistair Wood, Jack Rutter, Rory Kinnear 57:33

6h ago57:33

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Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.By BBC Radio 4

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Mark Addy, Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, Mike and Andrew Lamport, Jason Mantzoukas 1:00:50

5d ago1:00:50

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Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.By BBC Radio 4

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Jordan Weston - The Bearded Botanist - BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair 2025 preview 18:19

10d ago18:19

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Jordan is particularly passionate about planting combinations and how to create year-round interest and depth in the garden using a range of different textures, foliage shapes and colours and flowers. Year round interest in the garden is so important and Jordan will talk through ways you can do this at home in your very own garden.…

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Luke Holder - Lime Wood Hotel - BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair 2025 preview 17:11

10d ago17:11

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Four Acre Farm Young Veg salad with Luke Holder, Lime Wood Hotel Join Luke Holder for an engaging and hands-on culinary workshop where you’ll explore the vibrant flavours of his Four Acre Young Veg salad for spring! Taste the freshness of spring, see Luke in action with a demo and then make your very own salad with fresh ingredients brought especia…

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Lorraine - Caley Brothers - BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair 2025 preview 14:54

14d ago14:54

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Meet the Experts: Caley Brothers Learn about the fun of funghi from mushroom maestros, Caley Bros – whether it’s during a talk at the drop-in Get Growing Stage or during a hands-on Oyster Mushroom Workshop! Jodie and Lorraine of the Sussex-based Caley Brothers were raised in Surrey, with a childhood was enriched with home grown, nutritious and deli…

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Jeremy Vine, Poppy Okotcha, Jack Mosley, Nigel Havers 57:37

12d ago57:37

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Broadcaster Jeremy Vine, who disappointingly didn't make his way to the studio on a penny farthing is here in his capacity as an Agatha Christie loving author. Poppy Okotcha, the model-turned-horticulturist, has swapped Vivienne Westwood runways for an edible and medicinal garden. Dr. Jack Mosley, son of the late Michael Mosley, has shut out the fo…

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Arit Anderson - BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair 2025 preview 15:34

17d ago15:34

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Meet the experts - Arit Anderson See Arit at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair. Arit is a regular presenter on BBC2 Gardeners’ World. Prior to this, she spent 25 years working in retail fashion and creative events, which she balanced with interests in well-being and holistic therapies, leading her to the world of gardening. Find out more about the B…

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Carol Klein- BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair 2025 preview 17:26

18d ago17:26

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Meet the experts - Carol Klein See Carol Klein at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair. Carol Klein is one of the most familiar gardening experts working in the media today, most famous for her role as regular presenter of BBC2 Gardeners’ World. Find out more about the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Stage at the Spring Fair, where you can see Carol on S…

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Kim O'Brien - BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair 2025 preview 18:11

18d ago18:11

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Meet the Experts: Kim O'Brien See Kim O’Brien live across both the BBC Gardeners’ World Stage, the NEW Get Growing Stage and hosting NEW Spring Floristry workshops at the Spring Fair!By Immediate Live

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Chris Bavin - BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair 2025 preview 16:25

18d ago16:25

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Chris Bavin at the Spring Table Chris will host the Spring Table ever day of the Spring Fair 2025. Drop by to hear from him and the experts who’ll be delivering masterclasses at this NEW demo area.By Immediate Live

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Nick Butterworth, Dave Henty, Sophie Pierce, Charles Collingwood 1:02:33

20d ago1:02:33

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One of Britain's best former art forgers, ‘brushstroke alchemist’ David Henty, has been called a Master Craftsman of his art with over 30 years' experience, producing near original copies. Sophie Pierce didn’t think she’d live to thirty but has just become the first person with cystic fibrosis to complete a world record breaking rowing challenge ac…

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Tim Rice, Sareeta Domingo, Alan Toyne, Penelope Wilton 1:02:32

28d ago1:02:32

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Oscar award winning lyricist Sir Tim Rice, the man behind some of the world's most beloved musicals. From Evita to The Lion King, he's currently on tour bringing his own life stories and hit-filled career to a stage near you. Novelist Sareeta Domingo joins Saturday Live, she faced her own life altering plot-twist, when she was diagnosed with cancer…

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Adam Frost - BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair 2025 preview 15:54

1M ago15:54

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See Adam Frost at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair. Adam Frost, presenter on BBC2s Gardeners’ World, is a regular at BBC Gardeners’ World events, sharing top tips and advice live on stage. In June 2024, Adam designed and built the hugely popular ‘Chef’s Table’ Show Garden at BBC Gardeners’ World Live. Find out more about the BBC Gardeners’ World Ma…

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Gyles Brandreth, Lorna Tucker, Paul Lamb, Sophie Duker 1:01:10

1M ago1:01:10

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The writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth discusses his love of words and language. Lorna Tucker is the fearless and celebrated filmmaker who rose from homelessness and a life of crime on the streets of Soho to Sundance glory. And Paul Lamb the wagon-living-hedge-laying wizard, who weaves living masterpieces from nature’s tangle, restoring ancient…

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Charles Carr - Head of Hillier Wholesale Nurseries - BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair Preview 16:08

1M ago16:08

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Hillier returns as the headline sponsor of the Spring Fair, which is now in its 5th year. Charles Carr is the Head of Wholesale Nurseries at Hillier Nurseries Ltd. The interview can cover the Hillier Experience the fair. One of the leading features is the Woodland themed garden feature. A colourful herbaceous display sets the scene, with stepping s…

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Michael Morpurgo, Tricia Stewart, John Harris, Gina McKee 1:05:03

1M ago1:05:03

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The author Michael Morpurgo, whose stories have enchanted children across the world...he’s now turned to non-fiction with a book for adults proving that the most magical storytellers have very real lives. Journalist and writer John Harris is a music chronicler and critic of music and critic since the age of nineteen...music’s been a massive part of…

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Denise Lewis, Chris Chibnall, Shân Veillard-Thomas, Rachel Burden 1:00:31

2M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.By BBC Radio 4

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Kevin Smith - BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair 2025 Show Preview 18:50

2M ago18:50

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See Kevin Smith on Friday 3 May at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair as he hosts the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Stage throughout the day! Kevin Smith is the Editor of BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine and Head of Content for the Gardeners' World brand. He’s worked for Gardeners' World for the past 18 years and is responsible for leading the magazine’…

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Kelvin Yapp - Beaulieu Head Gardener 18:44

2M ago18:44

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Beaulieu Head Gardener Kelvin Yapp is the head gardener at Beaulieu. As the head gardener, he’s been involved in every one of the Fair’s five years (fifth year in 2025). Kelvin leads the Plant Expert Tours of Beaulieu’s Victorian Walled Gardens with the Fair’s Plant Experts (Lucy Chamberlain and Saul Walker). Visitor to the Fair can pre-book these …

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Rebecca Front, Amber Butchart, Natalie Chandler, Christina Trevanion 59:17

2M ago59:17

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The career of BAFTA winning actor and funny woman Rebecca Front spans the stage, screen and now podcasting - she brings her unique blend of irreverence and being a ‘bit of a Pollyanna’ to the studio. Natalie Chandler swapped her boots for the pen as a former professional rugby player who’s now tackling the world as a thriller writer – guided by her…

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Lorraine Kelly, Sally Lindsay, Alice Watkins, Carrie Hope Fletcher 1:01:14

2M ago1:01:14

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Actor Sally Lindsay has gone from stealing scenes as Shelley Unwin in Coronation Street to creating and starring in The Madame Blanc Mysteries - and is passionate about fighting for working class talents in her industry. Lorraine Kelly has been brightening our screens in the morning for decades with warmth, wit and her ability to put absolutely any…

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Lindsey Burrow, Connor Allen, John McFall, Jared Harris 1:01:40

2M ago1:01:40

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Lindsey Burrow who inspired the nation caring for her late husband, the rugby league legend Rob Burrow, as he lived with MND, shares her story of love, loss, resilience and advocacy. At the age of sixteen, Connor Allen attacked his own mum and she reported him to police, but his life turned around thanks to support from his teachers at trial to bec…

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Steven Frayne (aka Dynamo), Pepsi Demacque-Crockett, Harriet Dyer, Steph McGovern 1:03:05

3M ago1:03:05

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Steven Frayne, better known as the illusionist and magician Dynamo, has made the impossible look effortless: walking on water, levitating above London and somehow keeping his secrets. His new show marks a new chapter, where he uses his magic to spotlight everyday heroes across the UK, returning to the street magic that first launched his career. Fr…

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Kate Mosse, Maher Fattouh, Dola Posh, Olly Alexander 1:02:20

3M ago1:02:20

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Internationally lauded, bestselling novelist, Kate Mosse is celebrating big this year, with both the 20th anniversary of her iconic novel Labyrinth, and the 30th edition of the Women’s Prize for Fiction announced later this year. Maher Fattouh, a football loving student who was blinded by an explosion as he fled Syria in 2014 but discovered that tr…

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Nisha Katona, Mark Thompson, Phoebe Smith, Jesse Eisenberg 56:36

3M ago56:36

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Nisha Katona, former barrister now Mistress of Spices, Mowgli restaurant mogul, TV presenter and host of new show Home Kitchen - she’s described herself as a culinary Womble. Astronomer Mark Thompson is famous for unravelling the mysteries of the universe and the world of STEM., on TV and on tour, telescope in one hand and a sense of wonder in the …

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Malorie Blackman, Cat Burford, Claire Fayers, Felicity Jones 59:46

3M ago59:46

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Former Children’s Laureate Malorie Blackman who’s transformed the literary landscape, broken boundaries and redefined storytelling, brings her brand of honesty and unfiltered storytelling to the stage with Pig Heart Boy. Cat Burford, aka The Molar Explorer, navigates both teeth and tundras, balancing dentistry with daring polar expeditions - and ha…

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Advocating for Change: Labor Rights and the Challenges of Forcibly Displaced Workers 1:00:24

3M ago1:00:24

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In this compelling episode of Voices of Resilience, host Clay Lowe sits down with Daniela Alba, an advocacy and communications specialist at Jesuit Refugee Service in Rome. Daniela shares her powerful personal story as a Mestizo woman from Colombia who experienced forced displacement as a child and has since dedicated her career to fighting for the…

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Nadiya Hussain, Dr Kate Hays, Tim Sullivan, DJ Spoony 1:00:45

4M ago1:00:45

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Cook, author, broadcaster and former Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain knows how to turn up the heat in the kitchen and how to quietly contemplate life. Her new book is a love letter to her food and her religion. Dr Kate Hays helps us keep our cool under pressure, as the FA’s performance psychologist currently working with the Lionesses,…

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Transforming Work: From Traditional Gig Roles to Team Based Projects 36:47

4M ago36:47

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In this episode, host Clay Lowe speaks with Giselle Gonzalez, Founder and CEO of EqualReach, and Susan Achiech, Founder of Tech-Femme Algorithms and a full-stack developer from Kakuma refugee camp. Together, they explore how transitioning from traditional freelancing to team-based project work can create meaningful opportunities for displaced talen…

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Monty Don, Beth Jones, Danny Gray, Eve Myles 1:01:37

4M ago1:01:37

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Gardening Guru Monty Don, who’s sown seeds of sustainability, cultivated lawns of loyal fans, travelled the world and has grown his wise and warm reputation by sharing personal experiences. Beth Jones is a tattooist whose body-art is empowering breast cancer survivors, proving that inking can be therapeutic and transformative. Danny Gray has not on…

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Jobtech for Refugees: A New Approach to Inclusivity 58:28

4M ago58:28

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In this episode of Voices of Resilience, we explore the transformative potential of Jobtech in fostering inclusivity for refugees. Guests Brenda from the Jobtech Alliance and Simon from the African Youth Action Network, share their expertise, highlighting innovative approaches to reducing barriers, empowering displaced individuals, and integrating …

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Jackie Kay, Huw Ware, Peter Murray, Alice Roberts 1:02:09

4M ago1:02:09

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The literary alchemist Jackie Kay, poet, author and playwright, whose words dance between the very personal and the universal - she wants us to Coorie Doon. We’ve scored a bullseye in getting darts referee and LGBT+ ambassador Huw Ware on the show...so…game on! Sir Peter Murray, the visionary sculptor of landscapes and minds alike reveals how he we…

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Sarah Beeny, Jarlath Regan, Marina Gibson, Russell Howard 1:01:37

4M ago1:01:37

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Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.By BBC Radio 4

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Tiffany Murray, Sam Oladeinde, Mared Pugh-Evans, Sophie Ellis-Bextor 59:11

4M ago59:11

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Tiffany Murray grew up watching legendary rock stars eat her mother’s food...David Bowie, Freddie Mercury, Ozzie Osbourne and Siouxsie Sioux, to name but a few. She shares what it was like to grow up at the iconic Rockfield Studios. Actor Sam Oladeinde gave up a career in law to become Aaron Burr, Sir, in the UK and Ireland tour of Hamilton. But wh…

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Peter Lord, Sarah Ward, Josh Widdicombe, The Choir With No Name 59:07

5M ago59:07

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Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.By BBC Radio 4

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Gordon Buchanan, Emad Choudhury, Abby Furness, Alex James 59:50

5M ago59:50

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Gordon Buchanan, the world-renowned wildlife filmmaker, takes us through the mud, sweat and tears, and lions, tigers and bears that have shaped his extraordinary career. Abby Furness, the singer-songwriter and social media influencer, has become an advocate for resilience after her harrowing experience with a cyber-stalker... Imam Emad Choudhary, t…

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Derren Brown, Abigail Tinnion, Rob Parsons, Mackenzie Crook 1:00:44

5M ago1:00:44

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The hypnotic charmer and master of psychological illusion Derren Brown blurs the line between magic, psychology, and theatre and he’s won two Olivier Awards for that showmanship - as well as his latest show 'Only Human' Derren steps into Springfield for the Simpsons Christmas special. As a child, Abigail Tinnion was brought up on folk-stories and h…

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Government Policies and Refugee Employment in Kenya 42:26

5M ago42:26

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In this episode of Voices of Resilience, host Clay Lowe speaks with Rai Friedman, founder and CEO of Global Rights Defenders, about the impact of government policies on refugee employment, using Kenya as a key case study. Rai shares her journey into refugee advocacy and highlights the importance of migration governance in creating sustainable solut…

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Tracy-Ann Oberman, Ben Branson, Laura Henry-Allain, Katarina Johnson-Thompson 58:16

5M ago58:16

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The actress Tracy Ann Oberman is back playing Shylock in 'The Merchant of Venice: 1936' - a version inspired by the life of her great-grandmother who stood on the frontline against the fascists at the Battle of Cable Street. Laura Henry-Allain also tells us how she was inspired by her Gran Gran and the stories she shared that helped Laura create th…

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Amar Latif, Lorna Dawson, James Middleton, Luke Evans 1:00:35

6M ago1:00:35

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Amar Latif, the trailblazing adventurer who as a blind rambler and fearless globetrotter, treks paths that many of us wouldn’t dare, proving that vision is about perspective, not sight. Dirt detective Professor Lorna Dawson is armed with her trowel and cutting-edge forensic science, she’s revolutionised crime-solving from the ground up. James Middl…

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Beyond Borders: Unlocking Refugee Potential in the Digital Economy 56:30

6M ago56:30

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In this episode, we delve into the opportunities offered by digital platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Appen, as well as specialized platforms like NaTakallam and Step Up One, which leverage refugees' unique skills in areas such as language tutoring and cultural exchange. Emerging platforms like CrowdGen by Appen are also highlighted for their adap…

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Martin Clunes, Sabrina Pace-Humphreys, Richard Armitage, Ellie Taylor 1:00:21

6M ago1:00:21

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Actor Martin Clunes, who although now has hung up his stethoscope, will forever be Doc Martin for some. But, these days he's busy meeting remarkable animals; from search-and-rescue dogs to mine-sniffing rats and therapy horses. The mighty Sabrina Pace-Humphreys is here, she’s a trailblazing ultra-runner, author and activist, who not only tackles gr…

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Education and Skill Development for the Future of Work 35:31

6M ago35:31

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In this episode, we focus on education and skill development for the future of work, with guests Laura Jardine Patterson, founder of CONCAT, and Justin Justin Paluku Mbunzule, a data analyst and Kenyan refugee involved in supporting other refugees in Uganda. Justine founded UP With Africa and supported MIT ReaCT in opening their Hub in Uganda at a …

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Rick Stein, Lady Anne Glenconner, Andy Cato, Kate Humble 1:02:08

6M ago1:02:08

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Celebrated chef, restaurateur and TV star Rick Stein, is more than a master of seafood - he’s a well-travelled storyteller with a deep-seated love for food that transcends borders. He has a new heart and a fresh outlook on life. Andy Cato, best known as one half of the pioneering electronic duo Groove Armada, is equal parts DJ, musician and forward…

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AI Technology and Refugee Employment 51:54

6M ago51:54

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This episode explores the intersection of AI technology and refugee employment, featuring Jina Krause-Vilmar, President and CEO of Upwardly Global, and Blein Alem, a network admin and IT support professional. The discussion delves into the potential of AI to empower refugees and immigrants in their career journeys, as well as the challenges they fa…

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An Introduction to the Future of Work with Chris Maclay 41:16

6M ago41:16

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In our latest podcast episode, Chris Maclay, Program Director at Jobtech Alliance, explores the changing landscape of work in Africa, highlighting the transformative role of "Jobtech" platforms. He shares how digital platforms are now a necessity to connect people to job opportunities, including those from marginalised groups like refugees and wome…

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Phil Wang, Nigel McCrery, Chitra Soundar, Peter Capaldi 59:20

6M ago59:20

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Phil Wang, who says he wouldn’t be a comedian if he wasn’t of mixed heritage, Malaysian and British, his latest Netflix special opens on the subject of reheating rice and how in the west we’re afraid to do that…so what does his dual heritage allow him to do A question we could also put to Chitra Soundar, the award-winning children’s writer, who gre…

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Simon Reeve, Liz McConaghy, Lalage Snow, Adrian Chiles 1:00:43

7M ago1:00:43

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The global explorer, TV presenter and author Simon Reeve makes programmes around the world which focus on people’s lives...and he’s been arrested by the KGB, chased by cheetahs and nearly died from malaria. Liz McConaghy spent seventeen years as a Chinook crewman with the RAF, the longest serving woman to do so, her deployments left scars on her so…

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An Overview of Season 2 14:16

7M ago14:16

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Season 2 of the Voices of Resilience podcast themed 'The Future of Work for Refugees' dives deeper into the intersection of technology and remote work, specifically focusing on how these factors impact forcibly displaced individuals and refugees. In Season 1, the podcast amplified the voices of refugees, sharing their personal journeys, challenges,…

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Jon Sopel, Lindsay Nicholson, Fay Manners, Chris and Rosie Ramsey 1:00:28

7M ago1:00:28

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Lindsay Nicholson, who, after studying astrophysics, chose journalism as a career, became Good Housekeeping’s editor for two decades and is now a grief counsellor, equestrian coach and writer... none of which are rocket science. She talks about the loss of her husband and daughter to cancer, and the car accident that led to her life’s third act. Sk…

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