Fighting the lockdown with a new volunteer army
An army of volunteers has sprung up across the country in response to the coronavirus crisis. Today, we tell their stories. And we ask: is there a new team spirit that will outlast the lockdown? Guest...
2 Apr 202020min
How do we get out of lockdown?
As we get used to our new lives in isolation, there’s a question on everyone’s lips: how long will this last? And perhaps even more importantly: what needs to happen for life to return to normal? Gue...
1 Apr 202028min
Lessons in isolation (from Antarctica)
One week into the shutdown, and millions of us are dealing with the effects of isolation for the first time, but one British doctor is better prepared than most of us. Dr Beth Healey shares her lesson...
31 Mars 202027min
What does the coronavirus mean for jobs?
We follow the owner of a food-to-go shop as he tries to keep his workforce employed. Our Enterprise Editor explains what the government's economic interventions really mean for jobs. Guests: Spencer ...
30 Mars 202021min
Love (and divorce) in the time of corona
Couples all around Britain are being asked to make tough decisions. Apart or together, the Health Secretary's advice is clear: "make your choice and stick with it." We speak to one couple in the middl...
27 Mars 202021min
Lessons from a past pandemic
In the 1980s, the HIV/AIDS pandemic called for a clear, bold public health message. David Aaronovitch explores whether there are lessons to be learned for the government's response to Covid-19. Guest...
26 Mars 202023min
Living with the lockdown: Meet Norman and Jorge
Norman and Jorge are flatmates. But Norman happens to be 92 and Jorge is 26. In the time of coronavirus, this makes their friendship hard to navigate. What does the future hold for our intergeneration...
25 Mars 202021min
Bonus episode: You must stay at home
As strict new restrictions on daily life are announced by Boris Johnson we ask: what does it say about his leadership? Guests: Daniel Finkelstein and Matthew Parris, Times columnistsHost: Manveen Rana...
24 Mars 202014min
