Jacob Hawley: On Love

Comedian Jacob Hawley explores the world of love, sex and intimacy - and the people that make money from it.

In this episode, Jacob continues to explore pornography, talking to the people behind the camera - pornstars, camstars and OnlyFans creators.

Producer - Nick Coupe

On Love is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds

Comedian Jacob Hawley explores the world of love, sex and intimacy - and the people that make money from it.

In this episode, he explores the debate around pornography and its regulation, talking to Dr Clarissa Smith, Dr Gail Dines, and actor Tyger Drew-Honey, whose parents made a living from the adult industry.

Producer - Nick Coupe

On Love is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds

Comedian Jacob Hawley explores the world of love, sex and intimacy - and the people that make money from it.

Jacob used to make money from as drugs and comedy, telling jokes about his anecdotal experiences of the UK drug scene and exploring that world in more depth through his award-winning podcast 'Jacob Hawley: On Drugs'.

Now he's exploring the world of love for sale, meeting the people selling, the people buying, and everyone in between.

Jacob Hawley discusses what life in lockdown means to keyworkers and creative freelancers.

On this week’s episode, Jacob talks to the Guardian’s Kate Proctor about reporting one armed from a pandemic; he hears about Covideo parties from comedian Alison Spittle, and he chats to Mr Motivator about staying motivated through lockdown.

Jacob Hawley’s Job Centre is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds

Jacob Hawley discusses what life in lockdown means to keyworkers and creative freelancers.

On this week’s episode, Jacob talks to Blue Peter’s newest presenter Mwaksy Mudenda about taking on a flagship show from her bedroom and Bethany Wells, a theatre designer who has set up a micro grant scheme for artists ineligible for other support. He also hears from furloughed chef Ben Miller who has set up his own cook at home business, Deliveroo cyclist Tom, and Absolute Radio presenter / Bread King Ross Buchanan.

Jacob Hawley’s Job Centre is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds

Jacob Hawley discusses what life in lockdown means to keyworkers and creative freelancers.

This week he hears from author and podcaster Caroline O’Donoghue about publishing into a void and defining ourselves by our jobs, as well as Republic of Ireland and Nottingham Forest coach Andy Reid about the return of football. He also hears from Adam, a BT engineer about keeping the country connected and Nick, who’s been undertaking a fancy dress challenge.

Jacob Hawley’s Job Centre is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds

Jacob Hawley discusses what life in lockdown means to keyworkers and creative freelancers.

This week he talks to two teachers about going back to school, Year 11 student Chris Johnson about spending his time away from school making visors for the NHS and Hamilton actor Karl Queensborough about pausing a West End musical.

Jacob Hawley’s Job Centre is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds

Jacob Hawley discusses what life in lockdown means to key workers and creative freelancers.

This week he talks to people who are caring for the elderly - Adam and Kate from care homes across the country, as well as comedian Mark Olver who is spending his lockdown helping out in a local home. He also hears from musician Deb Mawby about how she is keeping her mum Bet informed and entertained.

Jacob Hawley’s Job Centre is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds

Jacob Hawley discusses what life in lockdown means to keyworkers and creative freelancers.

This week he talks to Anatomical Pathology Technician Gemma Norburn about working in a mortuary during a pandemic, as well as comedian Nish Kumar about making The Mash Report from his bedroom. He also hears from Adam Robinson from the Book of Darkness and Light about taking ghost stories online, Jenny Legg from Quarantap who's teaching dance across video calls, and Owain Wyn Evans from BBC North West Tonight who went viral after drumming to the news.

Jacob Hawley’s Job Centre is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds

Jacob Hawley discusses what life in lockdown means to keyworkers and creative freelancers.

This week he talks to national treasure and Eastenders favourite Natalie Cassidy about recommencing filming in Albert Square, and supermarket worker Owen about catering for the lockdown. He also hears about a viral sensation in the seaside town of Llandudno...

Jacob Hawley’s Job Centre is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds