Fi Glover presents three conversations between strangers. This week: a catch-up conversation between Fi and nurses Liz and Lucy about the trials of nursing during the pandemic (the original chat went out on 30.05.21); Francesca and Hannah both have Down’s syndrome and share a love of dance and a desire to live independently; and Tiegan and Martin reflect on their differing experiences of learning to manage their birth families. The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a...

Fi Glover presents three conversations between strangers. This week: Helene and Rose reflect on their experiences of being whistleblowers; Alex and Hamsia share their stories of being diagnosed with epilepsy in their youth and learning to live with the condition; and Julie and Meg talk about their love of acting and about ageism in the industry. The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot of contemporary Britain in which people across the UK volunteer to have a...

Fi Glover presents three conversations between strangers. This week: Clare and Amy discuss what it’s like to work on the frontline - in a GP surgery; Joan and Joyce reflect on being healthy, intelligent and old, and how despairing they are of the stereotypes of old age; and Hannah and Tom share thoughts on his passion for caving and her dread of squeezing into tight spaces due to claustrophobia. The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot of contemporary Britain in...

Fi Glover presents three conversations about the shape of modern families, long lost siblings and living with flammable cladding. Rachael and Clara share their horror and despair of living with substandard flammable cladding; Jade and Ellie reflect on the ever-changing shape modern families; and the joy of connecting with long lost siblings is at the heart of the conversation between half-sisters Brenda and Rachel. The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot of...

Fi Glover presents three conversations between strangers. This week: Police Constable Tim talks to Senior Paramedic Lisa, about the abuse they face as front-line workers; food producers Russ and Thomas discuss cultivated meat; Cat and Jackie chat about marking birthdays and other special days in the calendar. Producer: Faye Hatcher

Fi Glover presents a selection of 5 conversations gathered by our team of local producers around the country- your chance to enjoy again some of our finest moments. Former soldiers Michael and Nick, who have both done tours there, share their thoughts on how the military withdrawal from Afghanistan was handled; lorry drivers Becky and James discuss the realities of the trucking world; Alison and Nathan reflect on the impact being scammed has had on their lives; Helen and Chris share their...

Fi Glover presents three conversations between strangers. This week: Countryside forager Robin meets urban skip diver Chantelle; Scott and Chris share their passion for playing Santa; and single-Mum Lisa talks to Natalie about the financial hardship she's facing this Christmas and beyond as a result of the pandemic.. The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot of contemporary Britain in which people across the UK volunteer to have a conversation. The conversations...

Fi glover presents four conversations between strangers about life in the hospitality industry, two little girls with profound deafness, eco-friendly Christmases and the new Republic of Barbados. This week: Shumana and Helen chat about working in the hospitality industry and why so many people are leaving; Jennie and Pamela reflect on how their lives have been enhanced by their profoundly deaf daughters; Charlie and Paul on how to have an eco-friendly family Christmas without losing any of...

Fi Glover presents four conversations between strangers about homelessness, obesity, career changes and toy shops. This week: Lorraine and Louise share their stories about homelessness - to coincide with the launch of the Radio 4 Christmas Appeal today; airline industry workers Magdalena and Philip discuss the lasting effect of lockdown on their working lives; India and Rhys exchange experiences of obesity and dramatic weight loss; and Matt and Maggie share their passion for running toy...

Fi Glover presents three conversations between friends and strangers. This week: asylum seekers Shukry and Loraine discuss homelessness and the healing power of art; Gemma and Amanda reflect on their respective relationships and whether marriage has had it’s day; and Mark, a midwife, and Andrew, who runs a bridal shop, exchange thoughts on men working in a woman’s world. The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot of contemporary Britain in which people across the...

Kofi Smiles presents three conversations between strangers. This week: teenagers Phyllis and Maya talk about the big passion in their lives – tackling climate change; Fay, who was born into an orthodox Muslim family but is no longer religious, and Haniya, who was raised a Sikh and converted to Islam, share their stories; and Kreena, a mother of four children born with the help of a surrogate, talks to Katie who has twice been a surrogate herself. The Listening Project is a Radio 4...

Fi Glover presents three powerful men-only conversations between strangers. This week: former soldiers Martin and Jon share their experiences of tours in Afghanistan, and of suffering from PTSD; Jack and Thomas reflect on what modern masculinity has come to mean to them, and the value of being part of a men’s group; and Patrick and Abdul discuss racism in sport in the light of recent revelations at Yorkshire Cricket Club. The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot...

Fi Glover presents four conversations between strangers. This week: Michael and Tabassum talk about life in Glasgow and what it’s like to live in the shadow of Cop26; Phil and Niamh share stories from opposite ends of the house share cycle; Cathy and Pricilla talk about their shared passion for Korean pop music and culture; and Bobbie and Derek reflect on being ginger haired and how ‘gingerism’ has dogged them since childhood. The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a...

Four conversations between strangers presented by Fi Glover. This week: Zach and Elly talk about the dark and dangerous phenomenon of spiking women’s drinks in pubs and clubs; Sophie, who is anti cars and private planes and pro public transport, exchanges views with Ed who loves cars and is learning to fly; Lindsay and Abbie share their experiences of living with the painful and debilitating condition endometriosis; and Kim, an American who loves Halloween, talks to Amanda who hates it....

This week Fi Glover presents four conversations: farmer Martin and wild swimmer Angela exchange views on the causes of pollution in the River Wye; Stella discusses her fear of builders with builder Chris; Alison and Nathan share their heart-breaking stories of being scammed; and husband and wife team Noeleen and Henrik talk about the joys of living and working as professional clowns. The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot of contemporary Britain in which people...

Fi Glover presents four conversations between strangers. This week: two women, Jo and Maggie, on their love of space and space exploration and making a career out of it; Paul and Beth talk tattoos and how he wants even more and she wants rid of hers; Marian who is Irish and Amena who is British Muslim, share their painful stories about the effects of prejudice on their lives; and Dee and Dave wax lyrical about motorbikes with sidecars and life on the road. The Listening Project is a Radio 4...

Fi Glover presents four conversations between strangers. This week: Becky, one of the few female lorry drivers in the country, talks to James who is waiting to start his new life on the road; Richard and Cara share important insights into coping and dealing with drug addiction; and Maisie and Chin reflect on being at the receiving end of a new wave of prejudice created by Covid. The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot of contemporary Britain in which people...

Fi Glover presents friends, relatives and strangers in conversation. This week; As museums and other businesses begin to open to the public Peter and Charlene talk about being guardians of buildings during the lockdown and their plans for reopening. Faye and Viva discuss their very different feelings towards cities and the countryside and Justin and Jane debate whether technology is a help or a hindrance in people’s lives. The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a...

This week: Nick and Michael, ex-servicemen both, discuss the attraction of army life and share their perspective on how the exit from Afghanistan was handled; Megan and Gwyneth, both residents of Denbigh, exchange opposing views on what the town statue of the explorer Henry Morton Stanley represents; and Sacha and Yasmin explain why mermaid culture, folklore and symbolism resonates with them. The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot of contemporary Britain in...

This week Fi Glover presents three conversations between strangers Edrees and Hameeda who both came here from Afghanistan under the previous Taliban regime, about their deep concerns for the plight of their families and their countrymen living under the new regime; colleagues and friends Edie and Lai Leng, about how much they relish working from home; and strangers Sandra and Jane, two mums on how their lives are about to change as they prepare to see their children off to university. The...

Fi Glover presents four conversations between strangers. This week: Geoff and Kea discuss breaking through barriers in education and beyond; naturist Sue and fashion designer Arianne debate the significance of wearing clothes; Peter and Keith reflect on careers in the fossil fuels industry; and Sheila and Gil talk about life after losing a child. The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot of contemporary Britain in which people across the UK volunteer to have a...

Fi Glover presents three conversations - between strangers Adam and Linda who share differing views on the importance of gaming versus reading; Rachel and Jaina talking about raising awareness of blindness; and Alena and Adam on challenging perceptions of stay-at-home parents. The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot of contemporary Britain in which people across the UK volunteer to have a conversation. The conversations are being gathered across the UK by teams...

In this week's programme, Fi Glover presents four lively conversations between strangers: Adrian, a chef and lover of food, and Jules, who has long-struggled to master the basics in the kitchen; British Indian Michelin-starred chef Alfred, and Mark who runs a successful family-owned fish and chip business; septuagenarians Maura and Keith who have both been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease but lost none of their zest for adventure; and two women who share the same name - Karen - and ...

Fi Glover presents three conversations between strangers, friends and relatives. This week strangers Gill and Karen talk through the pros and cons of wearing make-up; Graham and Alan share their experiences of living with dyslexia; and Marisa and Ben reflect on what it was like to be a university student during the pandemic. The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot of contemporary Britain in which people across the UK volunteer to have a conversation. The...

Fi Glover presents strangers, friends and relatives in conversation. This week, friends and organ transplant recipients Hannah and Sophie on beating the odds and then some; 11 year old Jude and 70 year old Colum on taking steps to campaign against climate change; and Jake and Amina on the perks of working remotely at home, as well as from sunnier climes. The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot of contemporary Britain in which people across the UK volunteer to...