Social Distancer

As the nation celebrates the 100th birthday of Captain Tom Moore I add to the festivities with joy at BoJo Bonson Johnson's upbeat message on face coverings. *Contains swearing*

I am really sorry to all you Potterheads out there for misremembering the Voldemort anagram. I hope Harry Potter himself appearing as a guest in tonight's episode makes up for my error. Meanwhile I talk care home advice and statistics. *Contains swearing*

Nicola Sturgeon is now advising everyone in Scotland to wear a face covering when going out of the house. My friend Joanna returns to the podcast to share her thoughts. Meanwhile Gove continues to be a source of ridicule, Panorama exposes the UK government's failings over PPE and the ONS figures start to reflect the catastrophe in care homes. *Contains swearing*

Although Bojo is back at his desk the politicians and scientists continue to bluff their way out of answering simple questions. Catherine, my friend in Tipperary, looks at the Irish government's response to COVID-19 and talks about her family's experiences.

It looks like Dominic Cummins is the first political advisor to attend SAGE meetings since its inception in 2009. But nevermind, Bojo is back at work tomorrow! Just in time!

Today we mark the tragic milestone of over 20,000 COVID-19 deaths IN UK hospitals, but with the deaths in care homes and people dying at home added the actual figure is estimated to be over 45,000. My friend Augusto talks about taking piano lessons remotely. I visit Dartmoor. *Contains swearing*

We are 40! Another bloomin' marvelous example of leadership for the US and UK. Trump wants us to inject disinfectant! Cummins is on the board of scientists advising the government! Meanwhile, I go to Dartmoor, see horses, record birdsong and talk about dogs. Have a happy weekend and safe weekend! *Contains swearing*

We venture out to Dartmoor for more birdsong and a gallop with the horses. Meanwhile in Scotland Nicola Sturgeon tells the Scots there's to be a grown up conversation about the new new normal. *Contains swearing*

A friend (and podcast contributer) responds to my brother's callout in the most delightful way. Meanwhile, the Financial Times have extrapolated the statistics from UK hospital deaths and the ONS; they calculate that over 41,000 people have died from COVID-19 in the UK. Tests and the rest focus Kier Starmer in his first PMQs. All in all, a good old jolly holiday with Mary (Poppins) then. *Contains swearing*

We went to Dartmoor! Amazing sunshine, beautiful day and nobody around! Hear the exciting outside broadcast - including birdsong! Meanwhile, I talk ONS and a pharmacy run by idiots, and my brother Phil uses this podcast to ask you for resources for his three children with additional needs. *Contains swearing*