Could you give a “furever” home to dog or cat from North Cyprus? We hear from Serife who runs the dog shelter in Iskele and also from Kim from Kyrenia Animal rescue who knows all about pet travel.

Taken from an idyllic life in Cyprus at the age of 9 to England where she found it hard to fit in; to being forced into a marriage at only 15, Gül Ciplak has finally returned to her beloved Cyprus as a world renowned artist. She chats with Roger and Sara at her home in Dipkarpaz about her life, loves and hopes for the future.

Co host Sara makes it to the TRNC in time for carols round the piano and a dip in the sea for charity on Christmas Day. Plus she gets to share a long awaited glass of wine with Roger.

So how many PCR tests does it take to visit the TRNC? Lots it seems but it’s worth as co host Sara Palmer goes through all the stages in order to get back to North Cyprus for Christmas. Hear too from Pam, who lives in France and has been visiting Roger and his wife, about her experiences. But it hasn’t put her off visiting - quite the opposite in fact!

Roger catches up with Neshe in North Cyprus and discovers more about how she teaches yoga all over the world.

If you’ve ever been to Girne/Kyrenia you’ll know The George sports bar. It’s a real landmark and a very popular place. Our Roger stopped for a coffee and a chat with owner Ali - George as he’s known!

Would you buy a holiday home from a drawing on a piece of paper and a small hut in an empty field? Well that’s what our guests John and Dave did - they took a leap of faith and have been enjoying their holiday home in the TRNC for over 15 years.

Cyprus has an amazing history from Alexander the Great to the current situation of a divided island. Our guest Akin Yilmaz has a new book out with short stories viewing the history of Cyprus through the eyes of his father’s village Terra.

The Afik Group has built a reputation, and a multi cultural community, in N Cyprus. Mickey Mistriel tells us about their ethos of offering a lifestyle rather than just places to buy, as well as their plans for the future.

Our guest Steve Comer is a former councillor and trade union rep in Bristol who has a places in both North and South Cyprus. He knowledgeably compares and contrasts both sides of the divided island.