Talking Features

In this week's Talking Money, Daniel Clewlow discusses some top tips to help everyone make 2026 a budgeting and saving success.

In this week's Talking Travel, Rory searches for traditional, cozy places that are popular for tourists who want to snuggle up by the fire during the winter.

In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses interesting Christmas traditions in Ukraine and Spain.

In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy was joined by Mary Hubbard, Executive Director of WordPress to discuss the history of the first website and the importance of websites in the current world.

In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses ways to look after your digestive health, avoid heartburn and indigestion this Christmas.

In this week's Talking Money, Daniel Clewlow discusses how we can make Christmas more affordable, during what is arguably the most expensive time of year.

In this week's Talking Travel, Rory talks about the modes of transportation that allow us to travel across snow, who uses them and how they work.

In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Hannah Beard, an emergency veterinary nurse from Vets Now, to discuss keeping our pets safe this Christmas.

In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses how UK actors are being balloted by their union, Equity, on whether to support industrial action over concerns about the use of artificial intelligence and digital scanning of performers' likenesses without consent.

In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses keeping your skin healthy this winter.

In this week's Talking Money, Daniel Clewlow discusses credit scores. In particular, how to improve yours ahead of a mortgage application.

In this week's Talking Travel, Rory talks to TV Personality and star of shows like Changing Rooms and more recently Outrageous Homes, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, about his experience and fondness of Saxony, a state in Germany, as a location to spend Christmas.

In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Floral Expert, Dani Turner, from Bunches, to discuss floriography (the language of flowers), flower symbolism, and how flowers can 'speak' when you can't find what to say.

In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses how misogynistic abuse on social media is pushing women out of sport, highlighting Ofcom chief Dame Melanie Dawes' warning that talented female athletes may leave not because of performance or injury, but due to constant online hostility.

In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses health experts' warnings regarding taking cold and flu medicine or painkillers correctly.

In this week's Talking Money, Jessica is joined by precious metal expert Dave Russell, CEO of Goldcore, to discuss how more people are investing in gold, and how to do this.

 In this week's Talking Travel, Rory travels the UK in search of the most unique Christmas markets the UK has to offer, as we approach the festive season.

In this week's Talking Life, Rory talks to Dr Mary Fraser - a researcher who's dedicated to the history of the police in the UK, about a fascinating scheme the police ran in the late 19th century that involved donating clothes to poorer communities - a real slice of life, from the past.

In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses a new AI-powered 5G technology that aims to fix poor stadium connectivity and revolutionise the matchday experience for football fans.

In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Professor of Urology Stephen Langley to discuss the National Screening Committee recommendation for a UK-wide prostate screening programme for men aged over 45, which was not passed in November 2025.

In this week's Talking Money, Poppy Sayer speaks with Rob Halliday-Stein from Bullion By Post about why, despite gold being one of the world's oldest assets, many people still overlook it as an investment option.

In this week's Talking Travel, Rory talks about how on this upcoming Black Friday, how good historically have deals been on flights and other forms of travel. Are they worth your money, or are you better off just buying further in advance like usual?

In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Mark Durrell, Specialist Paramedic at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, and Dan Joyce, from Kwik Fit, to discuss car and road safety.

In this week's Talking Tech, Daniel Clewlow speaks with the CEO of Medefer, Dr Bahman Nedjat-Shokouhi. They explore the changes coming to the NHS by 2027, and what they will mean for patients.

In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Dr Mark Hudson-Peacock and long-term haemorrhoid sufferer and Founder of eXroid, Graham Bason, to discuss haemorrhoids, prevention, and treatment.

In this week's Talking Travel, Rory takes a trip to Switzerland, to discover what awaits in its alpine landscapes for British tourists to discover. 

In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Mark Harding, Veteran and Army Benevolent Fund Ambassador, and Peter Monteith, Veteran and Chief Operating Officer for the Army Benevolent Fund, to discuss how the charity supports soldiers, veterans, and their families.

In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses Europe's reliance on foreign tech leaves it vulnerable to surveillance, digital sabotage, economic rent extraction, and external influence over politics and public discourse.

In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses the concerning rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

In this week's Talking Money, Daniel Clewlow is joined by Chris Butler, Finance Director at Ethex, to discuss the rise in ethical investing - and the positive impact it's having on local communities around the UK.

In this week's Talking Travel, Rory discusses Brit's most popular wedding destinations and uncovers the data behind why so many now travel to these places for the best day of their lives.

In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Jennifer White, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Associate Director of Media and Communications, to discuss Plant Wool Month.

In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy explains how Elon Musk sees Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, as central to the company's AI future - and how rising industry investment suggests humanoid robots could soon move from science fiction to everyday reality.

In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Dr Ahuja, Fertility Expert from London Egg Bank, and Sammy Rainbow Furnival, an egg donor, to discuss The London Egg Bank's Freeze and Share programme, and the need for more donors from ethnic minorities.

In this week's Talking Money Daniel was joined by Ray Coyle the CEO of Energise Africa for Talk Money Week to discuss how the organisation is helping bridge the climate finance gap by connecting everyday investors with impactful solar energy projects across Africa. They talked about how Energise Africa began, the difference it's made to communities and small businesses, and how it's empowering people to invest sustainably in the transition to clean energy.

In this week's Talking Travel, Rory talks about many of the world's most famous deserts - what makes a desert a desert, and why they contain more surprises than you might expect. 

In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Paul White, CEO of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, and Maddi White, who has a non-visible disability, to discuss Hidden Disabilities Sunflower's launch of the Sunflower Extra - a new NFC-enabled card that lets wearers share personalised support information instantly and discreetly.

 In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy is joined by Simon Onyons from Kroll UK to explore why data has become the new currency. They discuss recent cyber-attacks on M&S, Co-op and Jaguar Land Rover, which reveal how criminals are exploiting customer information. Simon also explains how organisations can strengthen their defences to prevent hacks and data breaches.

In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Samantha Duffy, Senior Manager of Global Water Programs at NSF, to discuss how millions of UK homes could be fitted with illegal, non-compliant taps and plumbing.

In this week's Talking Money, Dan talks about a new report detailing the priorities of home buyers in 2025, and sits down with expert Karen Rodriguez from MFS to discuss why things like wifi connectivity and valuing property quality have become top priorities. 

In this week's Talking Travel, Rory talks about why school trips are so important for children and the most popular places teachers take children to so that they can learn something about the world around them.

In this week's Talking Life, Rory talks to a consultant Counselling Psychologist, Dr Ritz Birah, about some new research around how the clock changes effect our sleep. She dives into how the darker days affect our mental health, as well as giving listeners some of her best tips for getting to sleep after a busy day.

In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy is discussing new Vodafone research revealing that Sheffield is the UK's most AI-savvy city, with the highest "AIQ" score measuring confidence in using artificial intelligence.

In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by Mark Rowland, Chief Executive at the Mental Health Foundation, to discuss improving our sleep for better physical and mental wellbeing.

In this week's Talking Money, Jessica is joined by Inheritance Tax Expert and CEO and Founder of Level, George Williamson, to discuss new research showing that many people are financially dependent on inheritance.

In this Talking Travel, Rory talks about why we have A and B roads and why they're numbered in the confusing way that they are.

In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses a pilot project, called Chrisp Street Community Cycles, a pop-up bike library in East London, launched by Hubbub, Poplar Harca, and Sustrans, helping residents build cycling confidence through free bike loans, repairs, and guided rides.

In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy discusses Human Rights Lawyer Amal Clooney's ground-breaking UK initiative that uses AI to improve access to justice for women and girls around the world. The programme explores how artificial intelligence can help support those too often left behind by the justice system.

In this week's Talking Health, Poppy is joined by Dr Alice Ashby, Consultant Psychiatrist and Associate Medical Director at the London Psychiatry Clinic, and Jennifer, who has ADHD and was treated by Dr Ashby. As October marks ADHD Awareness Month, with this year's theme "The Many Faces of ADHD," the episode explores how the condition affects people of all backgrounds, genders, and ages.

In this week's Talking Money, Daniel takes a look at some of the most costly mistakes ever made in movie history.

In this week's Talking Travel, Jessica is joined by TV Chef and Hong Kong Tourism Board Ambassador, Jeremy Pang, to discuss Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival, which begins on the 23rd of October 2025.