BBC Radio Podcasts from One to One

One to One

Psychedelics and Mental Health: Rose Cartwright meets Sara Tai

Rose Cartwright talks to psychologist Dr Sara Tai about psychedelics and mental health.

Psychedelics and Mental Health: Rose Cartwright meets Robin Carhart-Harris

Rose Cartwright talks to Dr Robin Carhart-Harris about psychedelics and mental health.

Psychedelics and Mental Health: Rose Cartwright meets Ashleigh Murphy-Beiner

Rose Cartwright talks to Ashleigh Murphy-Beiner about psychedelics and mental health.

Parenting advice in the age of social media: Samira Shackle and Helen Oliver

Journalist Samira Shackle meets school counsellor Helen Oliver.

Parenting advice in the age of social media: Samira Shackle and Lucy Jones

Journalist and mother-of-one Samira Shackle meets author and mother-of-three Lucy Jones.

Nathan Filer talks to Justin Hancock

Nathan Filer talks to Justin Hancock.

Nathan Filer talks to Erika Lust

Nathan Filer talks to ethical porn creator Erika Lust.

Nathan Filer talks to Sara Pascoe

Nathan Filer talks to comedian and writer Sara Pascoe about pornography

Nikki Bedi and Leila Latif on their 'The Real Housewives...' obsession

Nikki Bedi explores her love of 'The Real Housewives...' with fellow fan Leila Latif.

Nikki Bedi and Lauren Zalaznick

Nikki Bedi speaks to former TV executive Lauren Zalaznick about 'The Real Housewives'.

Aleighcia Scott's Reggae Heroes: Benji Webbe

Aleighcia Scott explores the story of Reggae in Wales with vocalist Benji Webbe.

Aleighcia Scott's Reggae Heroes: Chris 'Peckings' Price

Aleighcia Scott speaks to Chris Price about his family's contribution to Reggae in the UK.

Jamie Dornan on being Paul Conroy

Paul Conroy talks to Jamie Dornan about being ... Paul Conroy

Angellica Bell meets Alice Bearn

Angellica Bell discusses how to start new chapters in life with therapist Alice Bearn.

Angellica Bell meets Nadiya Hussain

Angellica Bell talks to chef Nadiya Hussain about making life-changing decisions.

Dharshini David meets cosmetic dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting

The culture of "anti-ageing" and the ethics of the beauty industry

Dharshini David meets fashion writer Anna Murphy

The culture of the beauty industry and our attitude to ageing

Crying: Keith Brymer-Jones and Susie Orbach

Keith Brymer-Jones talks to psychotherapist Susie Orbach about crying.

Crying: Keith Brymer-Jones and Craig Mealing

Keith Brymer-Jones talks to Craig Mealing about crying.

Suzy Wrack: The House I Grew Up In

Football writer Suzy Wrack and Loretta Lees discuss how design and space impact our lives

Suzy Wrack: The House I Grew Up In

Football writer Suzy Wrack on how the house she grew up in shaped her.

Gaming and Me: Ellie Gibson speaks to Andrew Przybylski

Ellie Gibson and Professor Andrew Przybylski talk about psychology and gaming.

Gaming and Me: Ellie Gibson speaks to Keza MacDonald

Ellie Gibson and Keza MacDonald talk about balancing parenting and a love of video gaming.

Critics and the Criticised: Luke Jones meets Simon Godwin

What's it like having a squad of writers whose life's work is to critique yours?

Grief: Ramita Navai and Richard Osman

Foreign Affairs journalist Ramita Navai talks to author Richard Osman about grief.

Grief: Ramita Navai and Mary-Frances O’Connor

Journalist Ramita Navai talks to psychology professor Mary-Frances O'Connor about grief.

Critics and the Criticised: Luke Jones meets Sarah Crompton

What's it really like being a critic? Dance and theatre writer Sarah Crompton tells all.

Reece Parkinson and Lucy Chambers

BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ Reece Parkinson and Dr Lucy Chambers on type 1 diabetes.

Reece Parkinson and Melanie Stephenson-Gray

BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ Reece Parkinson and athlete Melanie Stephenson-Gray on type 1 diabetes.

Gospel and social change: Gillian Burke and Karen Gibson

Gillian and Karen discuss singing as a force for social and political change.

Gospel in Cornwall: Gillian Burke and Richard Penrose

Gillian Burke continues to explore her love of Gospel music in and around Falmouth.

Gospel music in Cornwall: Gillian Burke and Ley Adewole

Gillian Burke explores her love of singing gospel music in her hometown of Falmouth.

Emma Garland and Kiri Pritchard-McLean on living in Wales

Emma talks to Kiri about moving back to Anglesey and speaking Welsh.

Emma Garland and Mike Parker on living in Wales

Emma speaks to Mike about their cultural house swap: Wales to England and England to Wales

The Thrill of Fear: Felicity Hannah talks to Dr Margee Kerr

What’s the difference between fun fear and real terror? Felicity finds out.

The Thrill of Fear: Felicity Hannah talks to Neil Gaiman

Neil and Felicity chat about why being frightened can be so enjoyable.

The Beat of Change: Faranak Amidi and Dr Martha Newson

The World Service's Faranak Amidi talks to anthropologist of rave Dr Martha Newson.

The Beat of Change: Faranak Amidi and Eris Drew

The World Service's Faranak Amidi talks to DJ Eris Drew about how rave creates revolution.

Faces of Fame: Janet Ellis meets Vee Kativhu

The former Blue Peter presenter talks to vlogger Vee Kativhu about a very new kind of fame

Faces of Fame: Janet Ellis and Sophie Ellis Bextor

The former Blue Peter presenter talks to her pop singer daughter about fame then and now

Changing Language: Cindy Yu meets Asifa Majid

How are we affected if we have to change language as a child?

Changing Language: Cindy Yu meets Leslie Orozco

What's it like to have to change language as a child? Cindy and Leslie compare experiences

Faces of Fame: Janet Ellis meets Jackie Weaver

The former Blue Peter presenter discusses instant fame with a woman whose name went viral.

Escapes: Anna Freeman talks to Sheyi Thomas

Anna Freeman speaks to the owner of an escape room, Sheyi Thomas.

Escapes: Anna Freeman talks to Brian Robson

Anna Freeman speaks to Brian Robson, who airmailed himself home in a crate.

Escapes: Anna Freeman talks to Miranda Allen

Anna Freeman speaks to escape artist Miranda Allen.

Learning a Skill: Kieran Yates talks to Colin

What happens when you learn new technology in your seventies?

Learning A Skill: Kieran Yates speaks to Yewande Adesida

When you can't do something, how hard is it to learn something new as an adult?

Learning A Skill: Kieran Yates speaks to Ellie

How do you learn to go out of the house when you've got agoraphobia?

Tech for Good: Marcus Smith speaks to Kriti Sharma

Marcus Smith talks to Kriti Sharma about harnessing the good in Artificial Intelligence.

OCD: Tuppence Middleton talks to David Adam

Actress Tuppence Middleton talks to writer David Adam about OCD.

OCD: Tuppence Middleton talks to Rose Cartwright

Actress Tuppence Middleton talks to screenwriter Rose Cartwright about 'Pure O'.

OCD: Tuppence Middleton talks to Gazal Jones

Actress Tuppence Middleton talks to clinical psychologist Dr Gazal Jones about OCD.

Tech for Good: Marcus Smith speaks to Tristan Harris

Tristan Harris talks to Marcus Smith about the damage social media is doing to society.

Friendship: Sima Kotecha and her mum Hansa Kotecha.

Can mothers and daughters really be friends? The BBC News correspondent asks her mum.

Friendship: Sima Kotecha with Ella Risbridger

The broadcaster hears what friendship means to cook and writer Ella Risbridger.

My Donation Story: Sabet Choudhury talks to Saj Khan

The broadcaster meets a teacher who’s been waiting for a kidney transplant since 2007

My Donation Story: Sabet Choudhury meets Faruk Choudhury

Sabet donated a kidney to his mum. He chats to Faruk about his campaign for more donors.

My Donation Story: Sabet Choudhury with Kay Hamilton

Broadcaster Sabet Choudhury discusses his kidney donation to his mum.

The Dream of Success: Rosie Millard and actor Ben Hopwood

The long standing arts journalist explores why some reject ‘the dream’.

The Dream of Success: Rosie Millard with opera singer Patrick Egersborg

Arts journalist Rosie Millard explores what success and failure really mean

The Dream of Success: Rosie Millard meets author Debbie Bayne

The long-standing arts journalist asks what success and failure really mean.

Diversity Outdoors - Mya-Rose Craig talks to Zakiya Mckenzie

Mya-Rose Craig, aka Birdgirl talks to Zakiya Mckenzie about increasing diversity outdoors.

Diversity Outdoors - Mya-Rose Craig talks to Rhiane Fatinikun

Mya-Rose Craig, aka Birdgirl talks to Rhiane Fatinikun about increasing diversity outdoors

Body shape: Helen Mort & Anyika Onuora

Poet Helen Mort talks to retired Olympic athlete Anyika Onuora about body image in sport.

Hair changes: Helen Mort & Niamh Kavanagh

Poet Helen Mort talks to hair stylist Niamh Kavanagh about hair and personality.

Tattoos: Helen Mort & Lou Hopper

Poet Helen Mort talks to tattooist Lou Hopper about “getting inked”.

Introverts & Extroverts: Russell Kane & Angela Barnes

Russell Kane talks to fellow comedian Angela Barnes about playing the extrovert for work.

Introverts & Extroverts: Russell Kane talks to Jessica Pan

Comedian Russell Kane talks to author Jessica Pan about life as an introvert.

Introverts & Extroverts: Russell Kane talks to Mark Vernon

Comedian Russell Kane asks psychotherapist Mark Vernon: what are introverts & extroverts?

Karen Darke talks to Diana Davies

Does getting old mean you have to lose control of your life? With Diana Davies.

Taking Control - Karen Darke talks to Justine Shuttleworth

How do you take control when suffering a debilitating illness? With Justine Shuttleworth.

Taking Control - Karen Darke talks to Louai Al Roumani

How do you take control in a crisis? With former Syrian Banker Louai Al Roumani.

Personality: Katya Adler talks to Professor Wiebke Bleidorn

Katya Adler talks to psychologist Wiebke Bleidorn about whether personalities can change.

Personality: Katya Adler talks to Simon Hattenstone

Katya Adler talks to Simon Hattenstone about pulling back the mask of famous personalities

Personality: Katya Adler talks to James Cracknell

Katya Adler talks to James Cracknell about personality and how it can change.

Architect Elsie Owusu meets Lord Chris Smith

From the Eden Project to The Dome and beyond, Lord Chris Smith discusses his legacy.

Architect Elsie Owusu talks to artist Yinka Shonibare

The artist, Yinka Shonibare, talks to Elsie Owusu about his ambitious Nigerian project.

Lady Hale and Elsie Owusu on architecture & justice

What should a Supreme Court look like? Architect Elsie Owusu talks to Lady Hale

The Value of Idling – Verity Sharp meets Tim Parks

What happens when you suffer information overload? Writer Tim Parks embraces idleness.

The Value of Idling - Verity Sharp meets Josh Cohen

Is being idle the answer to information overload? With psychoanalyst and idler Josh Cohen.

Gerald Scarfe - bring back the news!

Gerald Scarfe meets Arabella Dorman

Gerald Scarfe - bring back the news!

Gerald Scarfe meets photographer Paul Conroy

Jay Elwes meets artist Simon Periton

What is it to 'look at' something? Artist Simon Periton explores his view of the world.

Jay Elwes meets Nasa's John Mather

Do scientists and artists see the world differently? With Nasa astronomer John Mather

City or Country? Alys Fowler meets Gregory Leadbetter

Acclaimed gardening writer, Alys Fowler, tries to work out where she wants to live.

City or Country? Alys Fowler meets Ruth Allen

Acclaimed gardening writer Alys Fowler tries to work out where she wants to live.

Benjamin Zephaniah meets Kevin McEleny

Male Infertility - Benjamin Zephaniah talks to consultant urologist Kevin McEleny.

Benjamin Zephaniah meets Terri Clothier

Male Infertility - the female experience. Benjamin Zephaniah talks to Terri Clothier

Benjamin Zephaniah meets Richard Clothier

Male infertility - the male experience. Benjamin Zephaniah talks to Richard Clothier

Growing Up with a Gay Dad

Gay dad David Gregory-Kumar meets Sophie Mei Lan, who grew up with a gay dad and step-dad.

Being a Gay Dad

David Gregory-Kumar talks about parenting with fellow gay dad, Chris Hurlston

A Surrogate's Story

Gay dad David Gregory-Kumar speaks to the US-based surrogate who carried his baby.

Emma Freud meets Rukmini Callimachi

Emma Freud talks to New York Times journalist Rukmini Callimachi about her reports on IS.

Emma Freud talks to Christina Lamb

Emma Freud talks to Christina Lamb about the reality of being a foreign correspondent.

Emma Freud talks to Emily Maitlis

Emma Freud talks to Emily Maitlis about the reality of being a news journalist.

Life in prison: Alan Rusbridger talks to Dr Sohom Das

Dr Sohom Das talks to Alan Rusbridger about treating prisoners who are mentally unwell.

Life in prison: Alan Rusbridger talks to CJ Burge

CJ Burge tells Alan Rusbridger about the mental impact of prison life, in Japan and the UK

Life in prison: Alan Rusbridger talks to Jonathan Aitken

Alan Rusbridger talks to Jonathan Aitken about his experience of incarceration.

Mourning – traditions in Hinduism

Dr Girdari Bhan, past president of the World Hindu Council UK, discusses mourning.

Mourning – traditions in Judaism

Chief Rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis discusses mourning with Euella Jackson.

Mourning - Nine Nights

Maaureesha Shaw talks to Euella Jackson about the traditional way of mourning in Jamaica.

Rachel Johnson talks to Absent Mothers: Sarah

Rachel Johnson talks to women who chose not to live with their children for a time.

Working Too Hard? Busy and important

Helen Lewis talks to Brigid Schulte about how being busy does not mean you're important.

Working Too Hard? The Gig Economy

Helen Lewis discovers Deliveroo rider Aaron Tatlow cycled 10,000 miles last year

Working too hard? The four-day week

Lord Skidelsky, the economist, tells Helen Lewis about his inquiry into the four-day week.

MSN Messenger

Jack Dearlove talks to software developer Jonathan Kay about their love of MSN Messenger.

The last space shuttle

Space nerd Jack Dearlove interviews Doug Hurley, astronaut on the last space shuttle.

Lynne Truss on travel: Walk or Pilgrimage?

Lynne Truss joins Will Parsons on a short pilgrimage to experience a traditional journey.

Lynne Truss on travel: A year in a camper-van

Lynne Truss talks to Jillian Moody about travelling abroad for a year with her family.

Soumaya Keynes meets Stephen Machin

Why is economics so male? Does the subject have an image problem?

Lynne Truss on travel: Is it worth it?

Lynne Truss asks why travel can both delight and disappoint with travel writer Geoff Dyer

Inheritance: Give it up or pass it on?

Bronwen Maddox with environmentalist Tom Burke, who's planning to leave his money to birds

Inheritance: When It Gets Complicated

Bronwen Maddox talks to solicitor and stepfather Gary Rycroft about solving disputes.

Inheritance: Who Gets the Farm?

Tricky? Bronwen Maddox hears how one brother and sister sorted out their farm inheritance.

Soumaya Keynes meets Beatrice Cherrier

The story of women in economics: from the 1920s to #MeToo.

Soumaya Keynes meets Claudia Goldin

Does economics have a problem with women? Soumaya Keynes and Claudia Goldin talk it over.

Coming Back From the Brink

Primrose Granville asks chef Henroy Brown how he came back from serious illness.

Young Dads: Gary Meikle

Frank discussion between two young men who became fathers in their teens.

Michael Jenkins meets Adam James

Film-maker Michael Jenkins explores fatherhood at a young age.

Fergus Keeling meets Professor Victoria Tischler

Fergus Keeling explores 'life after 60' with psychologist Professor Victoria Tischler.

Fergus Keeling meets Tricia Hamilton

Fergus Keeling explores the creative 'life after 60' with hat designer Tricia Hamilton.

Young Fathers

The experience of becoming a father as a teenager is explored by Michael Jenkins.

Jay Brave and Christopher Sebastian McJetters

Jay Brave speaks to Christopher McJetters about his experiences as a black gay man.

I'm done with race: Lawrence Hoo

Jay Brave speaks to poet Lawrence Hoo about his attitude to race and identity.

Rachel Johnson Talks to Absent Mothers - Susanna

Rachel Johnson talks to mothers who made a choice not to live with their children. 1/2

Jay Brave and Kelechi Okafor

Jay Brave and Kelechi Okafor discuss their approach to race and identity.

Decca Aikenhead on the effect of being bereaved as a child 2/2

Decca Aikenhead talks to Sandra, who lost her father suddenly when she was a child.

Kriss Akabusi talks to Helen Glover

Life After Gold: what happens next? Can Helen Glover learn anything from Kriss Akabusi?

Decca Aikenhead on being bereaved as a child

Interview series in which broadcasters follow their personal passions.

Gail Emms talks to Helen Glover

Life After Gold: Two Olympians discuss what can happen after retiring from top-level sport

Dame Kelly Holmes talks to Helen Glover

Life After Gold: What happens to top athletes after they retire from sport?

Sian Harries and Grace Dent are ambivalent about motherhood

Comedy writer Sian Harries and columnist Grace Dent discuss whether to have a baby. Or not

Sian Harries and Isy Suttie on whether to have children

Comedy writer Sian Harries and Isy Suttie explore ambivalence to motherhood.

Samantha Simmonds meets Nicki Karet

Journalist and mother Samantha Simmonds explores sibling competition with Nick Karet.

Samantha Simmonds meets Joanna Briscoe

Journalist and mother Samantha Simmonds explores sibling rivalry with Joanna Briscoe.

Samantha Simmonds meets Alison Pike

Journalist Samantha Simmonds explores sibling competition with Professor Alison Pike.

Peter Curran meets John Chambers

Broadcaster Peter Curran talks to guests about the Northern Ireland they left behind.

Peter Curran meets Fiona Murphy

Broadcaster Peter Curran talks to guests about the Northern Ireland they left behind.

Isabel Hardman on nature and depression

Can nature help our mental health? The Spectator's Isabel Hardman asks Dr Alan Kellas.

Isabel Hardman on nature and depression

Can growing food can improve our mental health? Isabel talks to JK, a recovering alcoholic

Trevor Nelson and half siblings 1/3

DJ Trevor Nelson uncovers what it is like to discover you have got half-siblings.

Mark Steel and John Parrott

Are the skills you need for stand-up comedy the same as those you need for sport? Really?

Mark Steel and Faye Didymus

Does the sports psychologist agree that comedy and sport are kind of the same?

Mark Steel and Graeme Le Saux

Are the skills you need for stand-up comedy the same as you need for sport? Really?

What's it like being a single dad of three children?

Miranda Rae, single mum, meets a single dad with three children and hears his story.

What's it like being a single mum to a child of dual heritage?

Miranda Rae, a single mum herself, explores the challenges facing another single mother.

Miranda Rae on the challenges of being a single parent

How do you bring up three children when your husband dies and you are left alone?

Lucy Mangan on Responsibility

Lucy Mangan avoids responsibility. Why? Today she talks to the Reverend Claire Herbert.

Lucy Mangan on Responsibility

Lucy Mangan talks to Bea Harvie, a young carer, about responsibility.

Nikesh Shukla talks to Deborah Jump

Nikesh Shukla asks Dr Deborah Jump how effective boxing gyms are at reducing offending.

Nikesh Shukla talks to Kieran Farrell

Nikesh Shukla speaks to boxer Kieran Farrell, who suffered brain damage after a fight.

Nikesh Shukla meets Hayley Campbell

Novelist Nikesh Shukla shares his fascination for boxing with Hayley Campbell.

Julia Bradbury on Emotionally Challenging Work

Julia Bradbury talks to Laura Rutherford, a volunteer with the Samaritans.

Julia Bradbury on Emotionally Challenging Work

Julia Bradbury explores the challenges of working in a mental health inpatient unit.

Julia Bradbury on Emotionally Challenging Work

Julia Bradbury discusses the challenges of emergency medicine with Dr Martin McKechnie.

Peter Bazalgette on Empathy

Peter Bazalgette talks to Jane Davis about the power of reading in encouraging empathy.

Peter Bazalgette on Empathy

Television exec Peter Bazalgette examines empathy in doctors and the difference it makes.

Peter Bazalgette on Empathy

Television executive Peter Bazalgette examines empathy, with primatologist Frans de Waal.

Trevor McDonald on Redemption

Sir Trevor meets Madeleine Black who struggled to forgive the men who raped her.

Trevor McDonald on Redemption

Sir Trevor McDonald asks former armed robber John McAvoy how he found redemption.

Datshiane Navanayagam speaks to Helen Pike

Datshiane Navanayagam speaks to the first female head teacher of Magdalen College School.

Datshiane Navanayagam speaks to Val McDermid

Datshiane Navanayagam talks to Val McDermid about her unexpected educational journey.

Datshiane Navanayagam speaks to Soweto Kinch

Datshiane Navanayagam talks to Soweto Kinch about his unexpected educational journey.

Tim Samuels talks to Salma

Tim Samuels meets women who have ditched monogamy for an alternative relationship.

Tim Samuels talks to Helen

Tim Samuels meets women who have ditched monogamy for an alternative relationship.

David Greig and Angela Mudge

Playwright David Greig finds out what it takes to be an extreme runner.

David Greig and Ben Smith

Playwright David Greig finds out what it takes to be an extreme runner.

Sathnam Sanghera speaks to Alpesh Chauhan

Sathnam Sanghera regards himself as middle class. Others do not. He explores why.

Sathnam Sanghera talks to Janice Turner

Sathnam Sanghera regards himself as firmly middle class. Others do not. He explores why.

Mark Lawson talks to Rachel Cusk

Mark Lawson talks to writer and author Rachel Cusk.

Mark Lawson talks to Marvin Gaye Chetwynd

Mark Lawson talks to the artist and Turner Prize nominee Marvin Gaye Chetwynd.

Mark Lawson talks to Hannah Witton

Mark Lawson talks to blogger and vlogger Hannah Witton.

Mark Lawson talks to Adam Mars-Jones

Mark Lawson talks to author and critic Adam Mars-Jones about writing a memoir.

Jan Ravens talks to Lyse Doucet

Actor and comedienne Jan Ravens talks to BBC correspondent Lyse Doucet.

Jan Ravens talks to Germaine Greer

Actor and impressionist Jan Ravens talks to Germaine Greer, about her public image.

Steve Backshall

Steve Backshall meets polar explorer Ann Daniels.

David Schneider with Jenny Diski

David Schneider talks to journalist and writer Jenny Diski about how to face up to death.

David Schneider talks to palliative care consultant Kathryn Mannix

David Schneider talks of his fear of death to palliative care consultant Kathryn Mannix.

Bel Mooney talks to Penelope Lively

Bel Mooney talks to author Penelope Lively about the nature of home.

Bel Mooney on Home

Bel Mooney explores whether home is as much an idea as a place.

Steve Backshall and Ed Stafford

Steve Backshall talks to extreme adventurer Ed Stafford.

Adrian Chiles speaks to Larissa Pelham

Adrian Chiles talks to Larissa Pelham, head of emergency food security for Oxfam.

Selina Scott talks to ghostbuster Hayley Stevens

Selina Scott talks to ghostbuster Hayley Stevens, who does not believe in ghosts.

Selina Scott talks to Yasmin Ishaq

Selina Scott talks to Yasmin Ishaq who doesn't believe in ghosts, but in jinn.

Michael Grade talks to Chris Hunter

Michael Grade talks to bomb disposal operator Chris Hunter about risk.

Michael Grade speaks to Juno Roche

Michael Grade talks to Juno Roche, who risked losing everything when she changed sex.

Christina Lamb talks to Lady Khadija Idi Amin

Christina Lamb talks to Lady Khadija, daughter of Idi Amin, about family legacy.

Christina Lamb talks to Ziauddin Yousafzai - Malala's dad.

Christina Lamb talks to Ziauddin Yousafzai, whose daughter Malala was shot by the Taliban.

Christina Lamb talks to Adam Hargreaves

Christina Lamb explores family legacy, talking to Adam Hargreaves about the Mr Men books.

Zubeida Malik meets Raja Tahir Masood

Zubeida Malik interviews Raja Tahir Masood about Peterborough's Pakistani community.

Zubeida Malik meets Sister Christine Frost

Zubeida Malik speaks to Sister Christine Frost about her life and work in east London.

John Harris Talks to Penny Andrews about Autism

John Harris talks to Penny Andrews, who was only diagnosed as autistic in her thirties.

John Harris talks to Prof Simon Baron-Cohen

John Harris of the Guardian talks to autism specialist Professor Simon Baron-Cohen.

Charlotte Smith meets Sarah O'Donoghue

Charlotte Smith looks at the role of self-help groups for those suffering emotional trauma

Charlotte Smith meets Gill Hollis

Charlotte Smith looks at how useful self-help groups are for the chronically ill.

Adrian Goldberg on Mixed Marriage

Adrian Goldberg meets Mandy, of Sikh and Hindu heritage, married to an Afro-Caribbean man.

Adrian Goldberg on Mixed Marriage

Adrian Goldberg meets Rosalind, a Christian who married a Jewish man in the 1970s.

Adrian Goldberg on Mixed Marriage

Adrian Goldberg explores the topic of mixed marriage.

11/11/2014

Nihal talks to first-time Staffie owner Paul, whose dog Bee Bee has been a revelation.

Nihal Talks Dogs

Broadcaster Nihal owns a staffordshire bull terrier, but why is he stereotyped by his dog?

Isabel Oakeshott and Surrogacy

Journalist Isabel Oakeshott talks to Rehka, who had a baby through surrogacy in India.

Isabel Oakeshott and Surrogacy

Political journalist Isabel Oakeshott talks to Natalie, who had twins through surrogacy.

Victoria Derbyshire talks to Fraser Harrison

Victoria Derbyshire talks to fellow diarist Fraser Harrison about why he keeps a diary.

Victoria Derbyshire meets Alastair Campbell

Victoria Derbyshire talks to fellow diarist Alastair Campbell about why he keeps a diary.

Sarah Montague talks to a mum with a son in prison

Sarah Montague talks to a mum about how she is coping with her son in prison.

Sarah Montague talks to Cassie

Sarah Montague talks to those coping on the outside while a family member is in prison.

Tim Dowling talks to Saira Khan

Tim Dowling talks to former Apprentice finalist, Saira Khan, about the nature of ambition.

Tim Dowling talks to David Thomas

Tim Dowling talks to author and journalist David Thomas about the nature of ambition.

Reeta Chakrabarti meets Iram Ramzan

Reeta Chakrabarti meets Iram Ramzan, who blogs on her life as a 'progressive Muslim woman'

Reeta Chakrabarti meets Andrew Old

Reeta Chakrabarti talks to Andrew Old about his blog on working in education.

Rachel Johnson meets Michael Frayn

Rachel Johnson talks to author Michael Frayn about the struggles of writing fiction.

Rachel Johnson meets AL Kennedy

Rachel Johnson talks to writer AL Kennedy about the struggles of writing fiction.

Jane Hill meets John Jennings

Jane Hill meets John Jennings, who does not know if he's inherited a gene for Alzheimer's.

Jane Hill meets Caroline Harding

Jane Hill meets Caroline Harding, who has two children with a rare genetic condition.

David Loyn talks to Hekmat Karzai

David Loyn talks to Hekmat Karzai, Afghan political analyst and cousin of the president.

David Loyn talks to Soraya Pakzat

BBC Kabul correspondent David Loyn talks to Afghan women's rights campaigner Soraya Pakzat

Emma Barnett talks to Rabbi Sylvia Rothschild

Emma Barnett faces one of her prejudices, by talking to Rabbi Sylvia Rothschild.

Emma Barnett

Emma Barnett discovers if you can be a feminist if you are an orthodox Jew.

City Women and Motherhood

Women in the City talk about how becoming a mother has impacted on their career.

City Women and Motherhood

Women in the City talk about how they have combined motherhood with a high-flying career.

Mathew Waddington

Anita Anand talks to solicitor Mathew Waddington, who specialises in children's law.

Professor Iain Hutchison

Anita Anand talks to world-renowned facial surgeon Prof Iain Hutchison.

Anita Anand talks to Juliet Lyon

Anita Anand talks to Juliet Lyon, director of the Prison Reform Trust.

Pallab Ghosh talks to Julie White

BBC Science correspondent and father Pallab Ghosh explores father-daughter relationships.

Pallab Ghosh talks to Bob Greig

BBC science correspondent and father Pallab Ghosh talks to fathers and daughters.

Carolyn Quinn speaks to Claire Derry

Carolyn Quinn speaks to Claire Derry, whose son went missing in the Australian outback.

Carolyn Quinn speaks to Gillian Duffy

Carolyn Quinn speaks to Gillian Duffy, called a 'bigoted woman' in 2010 by Gordon Brown.

Carolyn Quinn speaks to Stephanie Slater

Carolyn Quinn speaks to Stephanie Slater, who survived a violent kidnapping in 1992.

Frank Gardner talks to Deborah Impiazzi

Frank talks to Deborah Impiazzi, who lost her sight and with it, her job and her husband.

Frank Gardner talks to Tim Rushby-Smith

Frank Gardner talks to Tim Rushby-Smith about facing up to a life-changing accident.

Frank Gardner talks to Dr Stuart Butchart

Frank Gardner talks to Dr Stuart Butchart about coping with a life-changing injury.

Owen Bennett Jones talks to Jake Wood

Owen talks to a British soldier about one particular day of fighting in Afghanistan.

Owen Bennett Jones talks to Mick Flynn

Owen Bennett-Jones talks to a British soldier about the reality of war.

Clive Myrie talks to Mike Nowak

Clive Myrie speaks to Mike Nowak, a Polish immigrant, who has now returned to Warsaw.

Clive Myrie talks to Sylvia Emenike

Clive talks to Sylvia Emenike about her experiences of being an immigrant from Jamaica.

Clive Myrie talks to Alp Mehmet

Clive Myrie talks to Alp Mehmet, vice-chair of Migration Watch.

Ritula Shah talks to Dr Michael Irwin

Ritula Shah talks to Dr Michael Irwin about the idea of renouncing life in old age.

Ritula Shah talks to Mark Boyle

Ritula Shah talks to Mark Boyle, who lived without money for almost three years.

Ritula Shah talks to Satish Kumar

Ritula Shah talks to Satish Kumar about the central tenet of Jainism: renunciation.

John McCarthy meets Afghan refugee Rafi

John McCarthy talks to Rafi, an Afghan refugee who fled to Britain in 2011.

05/02/2013

John McCarthy talks to those who feel they've had to live outside mainstream UK society.

John McCarthy talks to Rachel Denton

John McCarthy talks to hermit Rachel Denton about her decision to live alone.

Martin Wainwright talks to Malcolm Bowden

Martin Wainwright talks to creationist Malcolm Bowden.

Martin Wainwright talks to Paul Lambert

Martin Wainwright talks to Paul Lambert, chairman of the Derbyshire Family Association.

Martin Wainwright talks to Lindis Percy

Martin Wainwright talks to Lindis Percy, a persistent peace campaigner for over 40 years.

Olivia O'Leary with Mick Fitzgerald

Olivia O'Leary meets one of the greatest ever jump-jockeys, Mick Fitzgerald.

Olivia O'Leary meets John Banville

Olivia O'Leary speaks to Booker Prize-winning author John Banville.

Olivia O'Leary with Vladimir Ashkenazy

Olivia O'Leary speaks to piano virtuoso and conductor, Vladimir Ashkenazy.

Kate Silverton on how our fear of failure impacts on the choices we make.

Kate Silverton talks to a businesswoman on how bullying made her afraid to take risks.

Kate Silverton on how our fear of failure can impact on the choices we make.

Kate Silverton explores how our fear of failure can limit your life choices.

02/10/2012

Sarfraz Manzoor speaks to Elizabeth Wurtzel, author of 'misery memoir' Prozac Nation.

Sarfraz Manzoor talks to Liz Jones

Sarfraz Manzoor discusses confessional journalism with Liz Jones of the Mail on Sunday.

18/09/2012

Sarfraz Manzoor talks to author Judith Kerr about making public a personal story.

11/09/2012

Paddy O'Connell meets Lisa Cherry, whose childhood was spent in the care system.

04/09/2012

Paddy O'Connell meets Sir Al Aynsley-Green who has forged a career helping children.

Paddy O'Connell meets Chantal

Paddy O'Connell explores the effect of great emotional upheaval on family life.

Razia Iqbal talks to Sonia

A young French woman talks about what it means to be a Muslim in modern Europe.

Razia Iqbal talks to Hilal Sezgin

Razia Iqbal talks to Hilal Sezgin about what it means to a Muslim in modern Germany.

Razia Iqbal talks to Hanif Qadir

Razia Iqbal talks to Hanif Qadir who helps Muslim children in danger of being radicalised.

Mary Ann Sieghart talks to Charles Hanson

Mary Ann Sieghart talks to Charles Hanson about being convicted for the murder of his wife

Mary Ann Sieghart talks to Andrew

Mary Ann Sieghart talks to a man who killed a young mother in a road accident in 1989.

Mary Ann Sieghart talks to Chantelle Taylor

Mary Ann Sieghart talks to the first British woman soldier known to have killed in combat.

Fi Glover talks to Tom Allason

Fi Glover talks to internet entrepreneurs who have made London a global start-up centre.

Fi Glover talks to Alice Taylor

Fi Glover talks to the founders of the new tech companies in Silicon Roundabout, Hackney.

Fi Glover talks to Dan Crow

Fi Glover talks to the founders of the new tech companies in Silicon Roundabout, Hackney.

Samira Ahmed with Murray Melvin

Samira Ahmed meets actor Murray Melvin, best known for his role in A Taste of Honey.

Samira Ahmed talks to Konstanty Gebert

Konstanty Gebert tells Samira Ahmed about life during Poland's communist dictatorship.

Samira Ahmed with Lucy Mathen

Lucy Mathen tells Samira Ahmed about a tale of charitable endeavour, with a twist.

Yasmin Alibhai-Brown with Megan

Yasmin Alibhai-Brown talks to 18-year-old Megan about her parents' divorce.

Yasmin Alibhai-Brown with Louis de Bernieres

Yasmin Alibhai-Brown talks to Louis de Bernieres about the impact of family breakdown.

Yasmin Alibhai-Brown with Anon

Yasmin Alibhai-Brown explores the impact of divorce on families.

Bridget Kendall with Prof Dianna Bowles

Bridget Kendall talks to plant biochemist Dianna Bowles about her joy for work and sheep.

Bridget Kendall with Alexander McCall Smith

Bridget Kendall talks to author Alexander McCall Smith about his work as an academic.

Bridget Kendall with Archbishop Rowan Williams

Bridget Kendall talks to Archbishop Rowan Williams about his fascination with Dostoyevsky.

Lucy Kellaway with Sir Peter Moores

Lucy Kellaway explores the complexities of having considerable personal wealth.

Lucy Kellaway with Jeremy Middleton

Lucy Kellaway explores the complexities of making it onto the rich list.

Lucy Kellaway with Anon

Lucy Kellaway explores the complexities of personal wealth with the super rich.

Evan Davis talks to Elliot Castro

Evan Davis talks to convicted fraudster Elliot Castro.

Evan Davis with Steve Henry

Evan Davis talks to advertising executive Steve Henry about deception.

Evan Davis talks to Penny Gadd

Evan Davis talks to Penny, who for decades concealed her true self.

Evan Davis talks to Rob George

A palliative care consultant discusses the place of honesty in matters of life and death.

Lyse Doucet with Rangina Hamidi

Lyse Doucet is in Kabul to talk to Rangina Hamidi a campaigner for women's rights.

Lyse Doucet with Nader Nadery

Lyse Doucet in conversation with Nader Nadery, a human rights campaigner in Kabul.

Lyse Doucet with Saad Mohseni

Lyse Doucet speaks to Afghan media mogul Saad Mohseni.

Lyse Doucet with Masood Khalili

Lyse Doucet speaks to Masood Khalili, Afghanistan's Ambassador to Spain.