A visit to Tate Liverpool to hear the stories of the visitors who have come along to seek solace, inspiration and learning.

This was recorded for the Art Fund.

Kathryn Baird collects postcards written in Pitman Shorthand.

Fifty Mysterious Postcard by Kathryn Baird is out now.

Novelist Erica James takes me into her summer house to discuss writing, gardening and what you get for winning Romantic Novel of the Year. 

Mothers and Daughters by Erica James is out now. 

https://www.ericajames.com/

This is an old one from 2005 when I was working on Home Truths on BBC Radio 4. With thanks to producer Jacqueline Smith.

Oliver Crocker decided to give up his job and focus on his passion for writing and podcasting about his favourite TV programmes including All Creatures Great & Small.

All Memories Great & Small by Oliver Crocker is out now. 

https://www.devonfirebooks.com

Chatting to shoppers at Weston Favell Shopping Centre in Northampton about their decision to wear or not to wear a mask (NB this was recorded just before the emergence of the Omicron Variant when mask wearing was not mandatory). 

Sue Stewart's son Alexander died in March 2020. Sue describes how she was relieved Alexander didn't have to face Covid and how the pandemic, in a strange way, may have helped her cope.

Back in January 2021 Stockwood Park Academy in Luton lost a popular science teacher, Miles Lewis, who died from Covid-19. I visited the school in September to see what it's like starting back into a new school year after the death of a respected teacher. 

Steve Evans MBE reflects on his life from ambulance driver to paramedic which began 50 years ago.

As he turns 70, the king of night-time radio reflects on his life on air and off.

James returns to night-times (10pm-1am) on Talk Radio from 9th June.