In this podcast Darren and Holly review the recent Channel 4 programme Go Back To Where You Came From, a four-part series which deals with attitudes to immigration in a way that has polarised opinion. Go Back To Where You Came From is a kind of reality show in which six people from Britain, with differing views on immigration, recreate the sort of journeys which so-called illegal immigrants make to try and get to the UK. Frankly, a painful watch … but was it a necessary one? Is it a new way to air differing views? How do we avoid demonising those who demonise?

Small warning: some quoted strong language.

And the season of Lent is here … and we know, for most of us, that brings up images of giving up chocolate or alcohol or difficult Channel 4 programmes. You’ll be pleased to hear that we’re absolutely not about to tell you what to give up, but we do explore how we might use this season as a chance to reflect – maybe shake things up a bit – and connect with something bigger than ourselves. Oh, and Holly & Darren have picked their Lent books!

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This podcast was recorded on Thursday 6 March 2025. Available from Apple Podcasts, TuneIn Radio, and via your favourite podcast App. Please consider rating the smallVOICE podcast (if you like us!) as it helps others to find us. Thanks.

Duration: 48’37 minutes. Theme music and stings by Nicolai Heidlas.