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Was Christmas better in the past?
Beth and Neil talk about a strange emotion we can feel at Christmas called nostalgia.
25 Dec 2025,6 mins
Finding and eating wild food
Where do you get your fruit and vegetables – a supermarket, a greengrocer... or the wild?
18 Dec 2025,6 mins
How are horses helping to heal humans?
Did you know that horses are being used to help with physical and mental illness?
11 Dec 2025,6 mins
What’s your favourite flavour of crisp?
Why do we like crisps so much?
04 Dec 2025,6 mins
How are influencers affecting politics?
Do you follow politics on social media?
27 Nov 2025,6 mins
Do you have good dining etiquette?
Do you know the 'proper' way to behave during meals?
20 Nov 2025,6 mins
How important is play?
Would you ever consider playing in a bomb site?
13 Nov 2025,6 mins
Do you like garlic?
Have you ever had garlic breath?
06 Nov 2025,6 mins
Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?
Is a large breakfast the key to maintaining healthy eating habits?
30 Oct 2025,6 mins
Did a civilisation exist on Earth before humans?
Was there a civilisation with advanced technology on planet Earth before humans?
23 Oct 2025,6 mins
Are we too fixated on protein?
Has our love for protein come at the expense of other important food groups, like fibre?
16 Oct 2025,6 mins
What makes a good citizen?
Is a good citizen someone who votes and follows the law? Or is there more to it?
09 Oct 2025,6 mins
Have you ever seen a whale?
How have humans treated whales throughout history?
02 Oct 2025,6 mins
The criminal trade in ancient objects
Did you know that there are criminal networks which steal and trade ancient objects?
25 Sep 2025,6 mins
Would you like a robot companion?
How would you feel if you shared your home with a robot?
18 Sep 2025,6 mins
What causes hearing loss?
As we get older, our hearing naturally gets worse. What are the causes of this decline?
11 Sep 2025,6 mins
The joys of writing lists
When was the last time you made, or followed, a list? Phil and Beth discuss this.
04 Sep 2025,6 mins
What's it like to be a twin?
Many people are fascinated by the lives of twins. Neil and Beth discuss this.
28 Aug 2025,6 mins
What's your favourite snack?
Do you prefer healthy snacks or modern, packaged treats? Beth and Neil discuss snacks!
21 Aug 2025,6 mins
Grown-ups buying kids’ toys
It's not just kids who play with toys. Phil and Beth teach you some new vocabulary.
14 Aug 2025,6 mins
Are you flourishing?
Many of us are familiar with wellbeing, but have you heard about flourishing?
07 Aug 2025,6 mins
What is the manosphere?
Have you ever come across a so-called masculinity influencer on social media?
31 Jul 2025,6 mins
What is degrowth?
Should we shrink the economy to save the planet? Phil and Hannah discuss this.
24 Jul 2025,6 mins
How can we help wild bees?
Did you know that many species of wild bees are endangered in the UK? How can we help?
17 Jul 2025,6 mins
Do you need to declutter your home?
Is your home neat and tidy? Or full of stuff you don't need? You might need to declutter!
10 Jul 2025,6 mins
How do you say sorry?
When was the last time you had to apologise to somebody? Do you remember how you did it?
03 Jul 2025,6 mins
Are plant-based substitutes healthier than meat?
Are plant-based substitutes any healthier than the meat options they have replaced?
26 Jun 2025,6 mins
How do babies communicate?
What does it mean when newborn babies wave their arms and legs about?
19 Jun 2025,6 mins
Can climate change affect our mental health?
How can you protect your mental health from the impacts of climate change?
12 Jun 2025,6 mins
How important is politeness?
Why are we polite? Does what we say really affect what people think of us?
05 Jun 2025,6 mins