Fi Glover presents four conversations between strangers. This week: Becky, one of the few female lorry drivers in the country, talks to James who is waiting to start his new life on the road; Richard and Cara share important insights into coping and dealing with drug addiction; and Maisie and Chin reflect on being at the receiving end of a new wave of prejudice created by Covid.

The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot of contemporary Britain in which people across the UK volunteer to have a conversation. The conversations are being gathered across the UK by teams of producers from local and national radio stations who facilitate each encounter. Every conversation lasts up to an hour and is then edited to extract the key moments of connection between the participants. Most of the unedited conversations are being archived by the British Library and used to build up a collection of voices capturing a unique portrait of the UK in this decade of the millennium. You can learn more about The Listening Project by visiting bbc.co.uk/listeningproject

Producer: Mohini Patel

Fi Glover presents friends, relatives and strangers in conversation.

This week; As museums and other businesses begin to open to the public Peter and Charlene talk about being guardians of buildings during the lockdown and their plans for reopening. Faye and Viva discuss their very different feelings towards cities and the countryside and Justin and Jane debate whether technology is a help or a hindrance in people’s lives.

Producer: Gill Kearsley

This week: Nick and Michael, ex-servicemen both, discuss the attraction of army life and share their perspective on how the exit from Afghanistan was handled; Megan and Gwyneth, both residents of Denbigh, exchange opposing views on what the town statue of the explorer Henry Morton Stanley represents; and Sacha and Yasmin explain why mermaid culture, folklore and symbolism resonates with them.

The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot of contemporary Britain in which people across the UK volunteer to have a conversation. The conversations are being gathered across the UK by teams of producers from local and national radio stations who facilitate each encounter. Every conversation lasts up to an hour and is then edited to extract the key moments of connection between the participants. Most of the unedited conversations are being archived by the British Library and used to build up a collection of voices capturing a unique portrait of the UK in this decade of the millennium. You can learn more about The Listening Project by visiting bbc.co.uk/listeningproject

Producer: Mohini Patel

This week Fi Glover presents three conversations between strangers Edrees and Hameeda who both came here from Afghanistan under the previous Taliban regime, about their deep concerns for the plight of their families and their countrymen living under the new regime; colleagues and friends Edie and Lai Leng, about how much they relish working from home; and strangers Sandra and Jane, two mums on how their lives are about to change as they prepare to see their children off to university.

The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot of contemporary Britain in which people across the UK volunteer to have a conversation. The conversations are being gathered across the UK by teams of producers from local and national radio stations who facilitate each encounter. Every conversation lasts up to an hour and is then edited to extract the key moments of connection between the participants. Most of the unedited conversations are being archived by the British Library and used to build up a collection of voices capturing a unique portrait of the UK in this decade of the millennium. You can learn more about The Listening Project by visiting bbc.co.uk/listeningproject

Producer: Mohini Patel

Fi Glover presents four conversations between strangers.

This week: Geoff and Kea discuss breaking through barriers in education and beyond; naturist Sue and fashion designer Arianne debate the significance of wearing clothes; Peter and Keith reflect on careers in the fossil fuels industry; and Sheila and Gil talk about life after losing a child.

The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot of contemporary Britain in which people across the UK volunteer to have a conversation. The conversations are being gathered across the UK by teams of producers from local and national radio stations who facilitate each encounter. Every conversation lasts up to an hour and is then edited to extract the key moments of connection between the participants. Most of the unedited conversations are being archived by the British Library and used to build up a collection of voices capturing a unique portrait of the UK in this decade of the millennium. You can learn more about The Listening Project by visiting bbc.co.uk/listeningproject

Producer: Nathan Moore

Fi Glover presents three conversations - between strangers Adam and Linda who share differing views on the importance of gaming versus reading; Rachel and Jaina talking about raising awareness of blindness; and Alena and Adam on challenging perceptions of stay-at-home parents.

The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot of contemporary Britain in which people across the UK volunteer to have a conversation. The

Producer: Mohini Patel

In this week's programme, Fi Glover presents four lively conversations between strangers: Adrian, a chef and lover of food, and Jules, who has long-struggled to master the basics in the kitchen; British Indian Michelin-starred chef Alfred, and Mark who runs a successful family-owned fish and chip business; septuagenarians Maura and Keith who have both been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease but lost none of their zest for adventure; and two women who share the same name - Karen - and their thoughts on their name being used in a derogatory way to symbolise difficult white women with prejudiced attitudes.

The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot of contemporary Britain in which people across the UK volunteer to have a conversation. The

Producer: Mohini Patel

Fi Glover presents three conversations between strangers, friends and relatives.

This week strangers Gill and Karen talk through the pros and cons of wearing make-up; Graham and Alan share their experiences of living with dyslexia; and Marisa and Ben reflect on what it was like to be a university student during the pandemic.

The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot of contemporary Britain in which people across the UK volunteer to have a conversation. The conversations are being gathered across the UK by teams of producers from local and national radio stations who facilitate each encounter. Every conversation lasts up to an hour, and is then edited to extract the key moments of connection between the participants. Most of the unedited conversations are being archived by the British Library and used to build up a collection of voices capturing a unique portrait of the UK in this decade of the millennium. You can learn more about The Listening Project by visiting bbc.co.uk/listeningproject

Producer: Mohini Patel

Fi Glover presents strangers, friends and relatives in conversation.

This week, friends and organ transplant recipients Hannah and Sophie on beating the odds and then some; 11 year old Jude and 70 year old Colum on taking steps to campaign against climate change; and Jake and Amina on the perks of working remotely at home, as well as from sunnier climes.

The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot of contemporary Britain in which people across the UK volunteer to have a conversation. The conversations are being gathered across the UK by teams of producers from local and national radio stations who facilitate each encounter. Every conversation lasts up to an hour, and is then edited to extract the key moments of connection between the participants. Most of the unedited conversations are being archived by the British Library and used to build up a collection of voices capturing a unique portrait of the UK in this decade of the millennium. You can learn more about The Listening Project by visiting bbc.co.uk/listeningproject

Producer: Cathy Moorehead

Guest presenter Kofi Smiles with strangers, friends and relatives in conversation.

This week strangers Roger and Gill reflect back on being awarded MBEs and why one of them chose to accept and the other decline; Maisie and Tommi, both in their early 20s, share stories of challenges of living with Tourette Syndrome; and mountain rescuer Ian and adventuring enthusiast Tayo talk about their passion for the great outdoors.

The Listening Project is a Radio 4 initiative that offers a snapshot of contemporary Britain in which people across the UK volunteer to have a conversation. The conversations are being gathered across the UK by teams of producers from local and national radio stations who facilitate each encounter. Every conversation lasts up to an hour, and is then edited to extract the key moments of connection between the participants. Most of the unedited conversations are being archived by the British Library and used to build up a collection of voices capturing a unique portrait of the UK in this decade of the millennium. You can learn more about The Listening Project by visiting bbc.co.uk/listeningproject

Producer: Mohini Patel