In this podcast special Chris is joined by Angellica Bell and Michael Underwood to highlight the incredibly talented finalists from the ‘500 Words: Black Lives Matter’ writing competition. 
You will hear stories from the eight finalists, and the two winning entries, all read by some of the finest actors in the business including David Tennant, Shobna Gulati, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jim Broadbent, Amanda Abbington, Rob Brydon, Stephen Graham, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Mark Strong and Nicole Kidman!
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500 Words: Black Lives Matter

Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers.
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Comedy

Super psychologist Professor Michael Norton flips through the pages of his book, The Ritual Effect: The Transformative Power of Our Everyday Actions, out now. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The one with Professor Michael Norton

Event Director for the TCS London Marathon, Hugh Brasher has opened the ballot for the 2025 London Marathon, which closes this Friday 26th April. Bestselling neurosurgeon Dr Rahul Jandial fires up our neurons with his new book, This Is Why You Dream, out now. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The one with Hugh Brasher & Dr Rahul Jandial

Marathon racer Hugh Brasher gets us warmed up ahead of the London Marathon on Sunday.
The very pacey Paula Radcliffe catches us up on charity Children With Cancer UK, as well as continuing the hype for the London Marathon.
Plus, we’ll be hooked on The Feeling, as they play live at the Top Of The Tower to celebrate their new album, San Vito, out now!
Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. 
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The one with Hugh Brasher, Paula Radcliffe & The Feeling

Music legend Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler dives into One Deep River, his new album, out now! Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The one with Mark Knopfler

Brilliant breath expert Patrick McKeown will have us gasping with a chat about all things breathing.  Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. 
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500 Words: Black Lives Matter

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