BBC Radio Podcasts from Unusual Times

Unusual Times

‘I use my voice for good’

Adam reflects on 12 very unusual months.

Children's mental health

How the pandemic has affected young people's wellbeing - and what we can do to help.

Sesh Safety

Adam explores a 'life-changing' Facebook group for drug users. Jacob Hawley guests.

'The last lockdown'

Radio 1’s Katie Thistleton talks to Adam about ways of coping with lockdown restrictions.

A very Unusual year...

Adam looks back at the year and talks with Ben Weisz from the Politix and Chill podcast.

S2 E4: Getting clean online

Exploring how the pandemic has shaped the future recovery of people with addictions.

S2 E3: Gaming and gambling

Gamers have spent thousands on loot boxes during lockdown. Should it count as gambling?

S2 E2: Living in poverty

Families and community groups talk about putting food on the table.

S2 E1: Sleeping rough

For some rough sleepers, coronavirus is the least of their worries.

EP10: Mental health pandemic

People around England share how lockdown has affected their mental health.

EP09: The new restrictions

People around England react to the latest coronavirus measures.

EP08: Could a seaside town survive another lockdown?

Adam explores the tourism trade in Whitby in North Yorkshire.

EP07: Sex work in lockdown

How the pandemic has affected online sex work.

EP06: A world that doesn't make sense

Ana and Adam look into how the pandemic has been especially hard on autistic people.

EP05: Will the show go on?

Jess Daley explores the uncertain future of the arts and culture sector.

EP04: Pandemic Pups

Lots of people got a dog for lockdown. Animal shelters are worried.

EP03: Drugs in lockdown

Adam meets Tom and Harry and explores how their drug use has changed.

EP02: Is the internet helping us cope?

Dev from Idles, a meme page admin and Samaritans talk to Adam, Jess and Ana.

EP01: Am I drinking too much?

Pandemic pints with friends, recovery in lockdown and hearing from the experts.

These are Unusual Times

Introducing a new series that explores 'the new normal'.

EP18: Stay safe, everybody

Adam, Ana and Jess say 'Goodbye', for now, from The Self-Isolation Podcast.

EP17: LockdownLingo

Spanish lessons with Ana, Adam's best life-hack and a Dylan Cartlidge freestyle.

EP16: Could I be hired as my Mum's cleaner?

Adam, Jess and Ana host a lockdown Q&A with Ben Weisz from the BBC's Politix and Chill.

EP15: Outside of the bubble

Guest hosted by Rima, Helen and Matty - who aren't in isolation.

EP14: What's Club Penguin?

Nostalgic games, unusual vet stories and a frank discussion on mental health.

EP13: My house is my oyster

Adam, Jess and Ana share voice notes on a digital stag do and an isolation escape room.

EP12: Animal Crossing wedding

Adam visits a virtual island for a virtual interview about a virtual wedding.

EP11: Kindness is contagious

Obstacle courses for squirrels and the link between mental health and makeup.

EP10: Five weeks of isolation

Adam, Jess and Ana look back on lockdown so far.

EP09: Smells Like Quarantine Spirit

Uplifting voice notes, guitar lessons and a trip to an online pub.

EP08: Isolation for the Nation

Nine-year-old Rafa writes a new theme tune for the podcast. Jess cuts her own hair.

EP07: Virtual BBQ, who'd have thought it?

What to do when holidays are cancelled. The Hygiene Doctor gives COVID-19 cleaning tips.

EP06: The St Pancras Piano Man

The story of how performers are helping 92-year-old Denis through isolation.

EP05: Get some anthems on!

Adam and Jess talk Joe Wicks and music, with an exclusive track from Shakk.

EP04: Cats are for life, not just corona

An aspiring TikTok star and a 'cat mom' send in voice notes.

EP03: Thank God for Animal Crossing

Adam and Jess explore how video games can help and share fitness advice...for balance.

EP02: Pretend it's Christmas

Self-isolators share their tips. Includes festive spirit and 'the Quarantini'.

EP01: Hello from Adam and Jess

With some expert tips helping you through the coronavirus pandemic.

Welcome to the Self-Isolation Podcast

Introducing a new podcast to get you through the coronavirus pandemic.