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PHIL Hello and a very warm Friday welcome to Five in the Eye - your weekly news review show on Colourful Radio. We're broadcasting on DAB in London and the South East or perhaps you're streaming us online or over apps. However you're listening, you're very welcome.  MICHAEL It's episode 0451 and this is me - Michael Ohajuru - revealing that our top story is going to be the AI manipulation that is already starting to affect the US election. With the latest developments in image and video creation, how worried should we be?  PHIL Our second story is the Russians getting hold of leaked audio from the German military. Apparently the tape reveals that we Brits may be more involved in Ukraine than we might publicly admit.  MICHAEL If you're on Facebook or Instagram, did you panic the other day when they had that outage? I certainly did! Are we too addicted to social media? That's story number three.  PHIL Our fourth story takes us to Dublin, where some locals and tourists have become over-friendly with a city landmark.  MICHAEL And finally, to wrap up the show, it's the academic who found herself stuck in a tower in Cambridge. She found an ingenious means of escape.  PHIL Stuck in a real-world ivory tower. That's something you could never accuse us of here on Five in the Eye! ++++ 

PHIL A very good morning to you all! You're listening to Colourful Radio and I'm Phil Woodford in London introducing our weekly news review show, Five in the Eye. It's where we look back at everything that's gone over the past seven days, pick the stuff that interests us and give it a once-over. This is episode 0449, which will excite my co-host, as it's a PRIME number. MICHAEL Yes, indeed! This is an excited Michael Ohajuru joining Phil via Zoom for this prime number show and revealing we have a very special guest joining us. He's an old friend from my home city of Liverpool. It's Mr Mark Dalgliesh. Welcome to Five in the Eye, Mark! MARK Thanks, Michael. Hello, Phil. It's great to be here on the show. So what's our top story going to be today? Well, the talk at the recent security summit in Germany was of a ‘lose-lose' scenario in international relations. Former Labour Minister David Miliband described the meeting as ‘the conference of a disordered world'. How worried should we be? PHIL What's story number two? Well, it's Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. He's in hot water over his supposedly woke inclinations. Not only did he rename London Overground lines with monikers such as Windrush and Suffragette, but he's shortlisting what some claim are ‘anti-British' sculptures for the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square. MICHAEL We love something controversial on Five in the Eye, so why not the claim that men and women's brains are different? Boffins at Stanford University in the USA say they've found evidence that some of us are sugar and spice and all things nice, while others are made of snips and snails and puppy-dog tails! That's story number three. MARK For our fourth story, cathedrals are under fire for allowing events such as silent discos to raise funds. Is nothing sacred any more? PHIL And finally, to wrap up the show, it's the Olympic showjumper who was horsing around recently, wearing just a ‘mankini' at an event near Sydney, Australia. MICHAEL We're all here in our mankinis today, so I don't see what this gentleman has done wrong! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

PHIL Hello and a warm welcome from me – Phil Woodford here in London -  to a very special edition of Five in the Eye. As you know, this is the show each Friday on Colourful Radio where we dissect the week's news. But today, for episode 0448, we're breaking with tradition. MICHAEL Yes, this is me – Michael Ohajuru – joining Phil via Zoom and revealing we're welcoming a very special guest to the show. Subhadra Das is the author of an exciting new book – shortly to hit the shelves – called Uncivilised – Ten Lies That Made The West. It's published by Coronet and we hope it will be making its way to all good book shops soon! We're devoting this show to finding out more about the author and her ideas. MICHAEL So, Sub, we're delighted to have you hear on Colourful Radio. Thanks so much for joining us today. Before we get into your new book – which Phil and I have both read and thoroughly enjoyed – we wanted to understand a little bit more about you and your background. You had an unusual and interesting upbringing education, didn't you? ++++ Subhadra Das the author of Uncivilised – Ten Lies That Made The West on Twitter/X @littlegaudy her book is published by Coronet out now.

MICHAEL Hello and a very warm welcome to your weekly news review show on Colourful Radio. We call it Five in the Eye because we look back on five of the stories that have caught our eye over the past seven days and put them under the spotlight. This is episode 0447.    PHIL And joining Michael via Zoom this morning, it's Phil Woodford, our top story thus week the devastating report from former Prime Minister Gordon Brown poverty in Brtain today    MICHAEL A great taster of what's to come. And for story number two, we cross the Atlantic. A mother of a teenage killer has been found guilty of a crime herself, for supplying the youngster with the weapon he used to commit murder.      PHIL What's story number three? Well, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak accepted a £1,000 bet with broadcaster Piers Morgan over whether he could get Rwanda flights off the ground. What does this say about his judgment?    MICHAEL Our fourth story is from an archeological dig, where a flat-pack bed has been discovered. It was made by ancient Romans for use in the afterlife!    PHIL And to round off the Eye at number five, it's the assertion by a writer in The Guardian that game shows ain't what they used to be. At least in terms of what people win and how they use it.    MICHAEL The only prize here is making our way through to the end of the show! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++ 

MICHAEL Hello and a very warm welcome to Five in the Eye - your weekly news review show right here on Colourful Radio. This is me - Michael Ohajuru - looking forward to looking back over five of the stories that have caught our eye over the past week, in episode 0445. PHILAnd this is Phil Woodford joining Michael via Zoom and revealing that our top story is going to be the call for a citizen's army to fight Russia. If we're going to end up being conscripted for our country, shouldn't we be entitled to have votes that count? The Head of the Electoral Commission has claimed that strict voter ID rules could lay the Tories open to the charge that the system benefits their party MICHAEL And for story number two, I was saying only last week that if we want the top people running our public services, we need to pay top salaries. But the Chief Executive of British Gas' parent company says that he can't even justify his own! PHIL What's story number three this week? Well, thanks to listener and contributor Lola Hatmil, who spotted that Woolworth's just might - and I stress might - be revived in the coming years. Would you welcome the bargain store's return to the British High Street? MICHAEL For our fourth story, it's the restaurant in Toronto, Canada that's asking people to sign a waiver if they order rare meat! PHIL And finally, to wrap up the show, AI holograms may allow the likes of Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton to give university lectures. MICHAEL But they'll never replace us here on Colourful Radio! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

PHIL Hello and a very warm welcome to Five in the Eye - your weekly news review show here on Colourful Radio. In London, this is Phil Woodford and you're listening to episode 0444. MICHAEL And this is me - Michael Ohajuru - joining Phil via Zoom and revealing that our top story is going to be the rebellion over Rwanda this week that seemed to threaten Rishi Sunak, but then fizzled out. With the Tories falling as low as 20% in some opinion polls, can the Prime Minister really survive until the election? PHIL And for story number two, we head to the railways. In a week where one privatised company seemed to joke about the ‘free money' they were getting from the government, another nationalised one abolished cheaper fares for long-distance journeys. Why are our trains in such a mess? MICHAEL What's story number three? Well, we're looking at the trend for celebrities to turn themselves into novelists. PHIL And for story number four, it's the accusation that Amsterdam's prestigious Van Gogh museum has turned itself into a theme park through a collaboration with Pokemon. MICHAEL And finally, to wrap up the show, we're talking about a dog who was supposedly the oldest one in the world. But was he? The Guinness Book of World Records is having second thoughts. PHIL Don't worry, Michael. Your record as the oldest radio presenter in town is safe! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

MICHAEL Good morning! Have you missed us? Five in the Eye took a bit of a break over the Christmas and New Year period, but now we're back and ready to take on 2024! And what better way to do it than with a prime number episode of your favourite news review show - 0443! I'm Michael Ohajuru and you're listening to Colourful Radio. PHIL And joining Michael via Zoom, it's Phil Woodford, revealing that our top story this week is going to be the scandal at the Post Office, which saw terrible miscarriages of justice for those using the faulty Horizon IT system. The government has acted this week. But why has it taken so long? MICHAEL The second story is from the Telegraph and it features a discussion of so-called ‘junk' history. My own project on the Black Tudor trumpeter John Blanke gets a positive mention in the article by parliamentary sketchwriter Madeleine Grant. But are we in danger of misrepresenting the past to kids? PHIL For our third story, we're looking at the so-called ‘Robocop' who will be patrolling the supermarket aisles at Morrisons. MICHAEL And for story number four, it's the Alaska Airlines flight where part of the fuselage blew out. Someone lost their iPhone in the incident, but it was found on the ground. In working condition! PHIL And how are we wrapping up the show this week? Well, if you need any help tidying up your house, there's a Welsh mouse who might be able to help! MICHAEL He's leaving a man's work surfaces squeaky clean! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

PHIL Good morning. You're listening to Colourful Radio - either on DAB in London and the South East of England - or your streaming us online or over apps. However you're joining us, you're very welcome. This is Phil Woodford introducing episode 0441 of our Five in the Eye news review. Thanks so much to Olu Alake for standing in for me last week. MICHAEL And this is me - Michael Ohajuru - joining Phil via Zoom and revealing that our top story this week is going to be the dilemma Rishi Sunak faces over his flagship Rwanda policy. He got the first reading of his bill through Parliament, but some MPs to his left and his right are determined to see changes or are threatening to scupper it in the new year. PHIL And story number two this week concerns the bizarre comments of minister Kemi Badenoch, who objected to an archeological study into plague in medieval times, claiming it to be ‘woke'. MICHAEL So what's story number three this week? Well the Meta/Ray Ban glasses have caused a stir, as they are wearable tech that incorporate AI. How comfortable are we with the new society that's emerging? PHILAnd for our fourth story, it's the woman who lost a 750,000 Euro ring at the Ritz in Paris. The cleaning staff found it in a vacuum bag! MICHAEL And finally, to wrap up the show, we report on the confused burglar who ended up getting suspended upside down by his shoelaces when trying to break into a property. PHILUpside down? That's bats! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! +++++

MICHAEL Hello and a very warm welcome to Five in the Eye. This is me - Michael Ohajuru - hosting your weekly news review show on Colourful Radio. It's episode 0439 and I can't help noticing that 439 is a PRIME NUMBER, so we know that this is going to be a special show. PHIL And this is Phil Woodford joining Michael via Zoom and revealing that our top story is going to be about immigration. Ireland recently saw street violence in the capital and the Dutch elections produced a shock with right-winger Geert Wilders getting the largest number of seats in parliament. It seems the issue isn't just a hot topic here in the UK. MICHAEL And for story number two, it's the Christmas ad for a local pub that people are saying rivals John Lewis for its sentimental message. But what does it tell us about loneliness? PHIL What's our third story this week? There have apparently been discussions about extending about the controversial VAR system in football. The suggestion has understandably sparked a mixed reaction. MICHAEL For story number four, we discuss the fact that Gen Z is apparently not so keen on the classic Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. PHIL And another food story to wrap up the show. How about some slap-up dining with… errr… Greggs? MICHAEL My favourite sausage roll is now haute cuisine!  And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

MICHAEL Hello and a very warm welcome to Five in the Eye here on Colourful Radio. This is me - Michael Ohajuru - in the hotseat for episode 0438 of our weekly news review. PHIL And this is Phil Woodford joining Michael via Zoom and revealing that our top story is going to be about the way different wars are viewed around the world. Ukraine and Gaza have had no end of coverage in the media, but what about conflicts in Africa that have displaced millions? Shouldn't they receive the same kind of attention?  MICHAEL Our second story is something that we picked up in The Voice and also the Jamaica Gleaner. Are the ‘Heirs of Slavery' - a group of people who directly benefited from their ancestors' involvement in the slave trade - now getting too much attention? While they back calls for reparations, they also appear to benefit from book deals and TV appearances. PHIL What's story number three this week? Well, we jump back to the Covid Inquiry, which has seen testimony from the scientists and doctors who were advising the government. Apparently former Prime Minister Boris Johnson wasn't that good at interpreting charts! MICHAEL And what about the turmoil at OpenAI, the company that created ChatGPT? Sam Altman, the CEO, was forced out, joined Microsoft and then returned within just a few days. Some reports now say that the episode was sparked by a letter warning of dangers emerging with artificial intelligence. PHIL And finally this week, to wrap up the show, it's the news that Santa was too busy to turn up a grotto, causing a lot of disappointment for well-behaved girls and boys. MICHAEL He said no-no-no to the ho-ho-ho! And that's this week's Five in the Eye!  ++++

PHIL Good morning! If you've got that Friday feeling and you're expecting a review of the week's news here on Colourful Radio, you're in the right place. This is Phil Woodford welcoming you to episode 0437 of Five in the Eye, broadcast on DAB in London and the South East or streamed over the web and via apps. MICHAEL And this is me - Michael Ohajuru - joining Phil via Zoom and revealing that our top story is going to be Rishi Sunak's Cabinet reshuffle, including the removal of Suella Braverman and the reintroduction of former Prime Minister David Cameron. PHIL And the government suffered a big defeat over its ‘stop the boats' pledge this week, when the Supreme Court ruled that its Rwanda policy wasn't lawful. The government's solution? Change the law! That's story number two. MICHAEL And what's story number three this week? Well, developments in AI continue apace and there's concern that the latest generation of artificial imagery is impossible to tell apart from reality. In fact, many people when tested think the artificial images are more real! PHIL For our fourth story, we discuss the classic cartoon series The Simpsons. For a while, it looked as if some of the comic-book violence was going to disappear. But latest reports suggest that it's going to stay after all. MICHAEL And you know we can't resist an ‘animal loose on a plane' story here on Five in the Eye. The latest example was on a cargo flight from the US to Belgium, where a horse broke out of its stall! PHIL Didn't he see the seatbelt sign was still on? And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

PHIL You're listening to Colourful Radio on DAB in London and the South East or maybe you're streaming us online or over the web. However you're tuning in, you're very welcome and we hope you're going to enjoy our weekly news review show, Five in the Eye. I'm Phil Woodford and this is episode 0436. MICHAEL And this is Michael Ohajuru joining Phil via Zoom and revealing our top story is going to be the King's Speech this week. Was there anything to get the voters' pulses racing? PHIL For story number two, we look at how people who've been accused of racism have been able to find financial support through crowdfunding. What does this say about society as a whole? MICHAEL What's story number three this week? Well, the budget store Aldi will be closed on Boxing Day to allow staff to spend extra time with their loved ones. Will we all be rushing down to Lidl instead? Or should we be grateful the employees are being treated well? PHIL For our fourth story, we ask how prepared we should be for our final journey. Eventually Michael and I will be heading for the radio studio in the sky, but what clutter we will be leaving behind? And should we start clearing it out now? MICHAEL Finally, to wrap up the Eye, Phil is very enthusiastic about a new Heinz product. It's ketchup combined with pickle. PHIL What a fantastic initiative! And that's this week's Five in the Eye. ++++

MICHAEL Hello and a very warm welcome to Colourful Radio's news review show, Five in the Eye! Whether you're listening on DAB in London and the South East or streaming us online, it's great to have you on board. This is me - Michael Ohajuru - back after a week away. A big thank you to ‘Judge' Bob McAra for standing in for me last Friday! PHILAnd this is Phil Woodford joining Michael for episode 0435 of the Eye and revealing that our top story is going to be revelations at the Covid Inquiry this week. MICHAEL And for story number two, we think about how businesses have been hit by the cost-of-living crisis and world events, delving into the tale of one particular company that sold eco products. PHILWhat's story number three? Well it's the wedding in Germany where one of the guests was deemed to have outshone the bride, because she turned up in a beautiful African dress. We ask Bard and ChatGPT about the ethical issues. MICHAEL For our fourth story, we ask whether men can have the menopause. Pop star Robbie Williams thinks they can! PHIL And to wrap up the show this week, it's another pop star, Rick Astley. He's recorded a rather different version of his hit Never Gonna Give You Up. MICHAEL Some of the lyrics seem a little bit odd! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

PHIL: Hello and a very warm welcome to episode 0434 of Five in the Eye - your weekly news review here on Colourful Radio. This is Phil Woodford in London. Michael's away this week - too many commitments for Black History Month - but I'm delighted to welcome an old friend of the Eye who's agreed to step in. It's legal eagle and all-round good guy, ‘Judge' Bob McAra. Hi there, Bob! BOB: Hi there Phil. Great to be back on Five in the Eye. And I can reveal our top story is about the laws surrounding war. Have Hamas committed war crimes? Have the Israelis? And just what obligations do jcountries have in times of conflict? PHIL Story number two is the news that a reality TV star is in discussions about becoming a Labour MP. Should we encourage people from non-traditional backgrounds to become politicians? BOB What's story number three? Well, AI newsreaders are becoming all the rage. We ask Bard and ChatGPT about the pros and cons. PHIL At four, Cliff Richard - who's even older than Michael - has a new calendar out. And it has a nautical flavour. BOB And, finally, a story from my. neck of the woods. Motorists are being encouraged to drive around with a bowl of water in the passenger seat. PHIL At least it doesn't give advice on your driving! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! +++

PHIL It's Friday, so that can only mean one thing - it's Five in the Eye day here on Colourful Radio. In London, I'm Phil Woodford and you're listening to episode 0432. MICHAEL And this is me - Michael Ohajuru - joining Phil via Zoom and revealing that our top story this week is going to be our review of the Labour Party conference. We talked about the Lib Dems and the Tories, so it's only fair that we turn the spotlight on Sir Keir Starmer's party and ask: is it now ready for government? PHIL And for story number two, with war raging in the Middle East, we look at the role that disinformation and fake news may play in the conflict. And there have been worries about so-called ‘deepfake' audio closer to home. MICHAEL What's story number three? Well, it's the extraordinary saga of the famous Sycamore Gap tree by Hadrian's Wall. It was chopped down in mysterious circumstances and there's a debate about what should happen next. PHIL For story number four, we cover the bizarre request from a bride-to-be that left her sister flabbergasted. MICHAEL And to finish the show today, at number five, it's the great British weather. It's turning cold and autumnal tomorrow apparently. But did you enjoy the sizzling heat earlier in the week? PHIL Time to put away your parasol now, Michael. And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

PHIL It's Friday morning and Five in the Eye has come calling. Yes, it's your weekly news review here on Colourful Radio and you're listening to episode 0430. A very warm welcome from me - Phil Woodford - here in London. MICHAEL And a warm welcome from me - Michael Ohajuru - too!  I'm joining Phil via Zoom this week and revealing that our top story is going to be the speech in the USA by Home Secretary Suella Braverman, in which she asked for the world to rip up the long-standing agreements over the rights of refugees. PHIL And earlier this week, the Lib Dems wrapped up their conference in Bournemouth. It seems like a good opportunity to ask: what exactly is the party for? And what role might it play in the forthcoming general election. That's story number two on Five in the Eye. MICHAEL What's story number three? Well, it's the news that an Irish university has introduced what the media describe as an ‘influencer' degree. Is there more to it than meets the eye? PHIL And as NASA brings asteroid dust back to Earth for analysis, we could learn a huge amount about the origins of the universe. It's a massive achievement for science and it's story number four this week. MICHAEL Finally, this week, how much are you prepared to pay for a sandwich. Jaws were dropping this week when it was revealed that a Pret cheese baguette now costs a princely £7.15 to eat in. PHIL You'd best stick to Greggs, Michael! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

MICHAEL Good morning! It's me - Michael Ohajuru - here on Colourful Radio welcoming you to episode 0429 of our weekly news review show Five in the Eye. I hope you're looking forward to looking back over five news stories that have caught our eye over the past week! PHIL And this is Phil Woodford, joining Michael via Zoom, and revealing that our top story this week is about the power of big tech companies. While Google is being taken to court in the US over its monopoly of online search, the eccentric billionaire Elon Musk says that he's going to start charging people to use X, formerly known as Twitter.  MICHAEL For story number two, it's the on-off saga of the HS2 rail link. There are fears it may never reach further than Birmingham. So much, then, for ‘levelling up' the north of England! But critics point to spiralling costs and ask: is it really worth it? PHIL What's story number three? Well, are you tempted to trade in your current mobile handset for a new iPhone 15? Some say the new features don't add a lot, while others feel we should be hanging on to our old phones and reducing consumption. MICHAEL At number four, it's the Danish artist who was handed a lot of money by a Museum to create new works, but repaid them with… empty frames! PHILAnd finally this week, to cap off the show, we travel to Spain where people apparently bet on where a donkey is going to poo for a chance to win a thousand euros.  MICHAEL We're probably making asses of ourselves by even discussing this, Phil! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

PHIL Good morning! It's Friday and that can only mean one thing: it's Five in the Eye day here on Colourful Radio. It's episode 0428 of the show where we trawl through the week's news and bring you our latest catch. I'm Phil Woodford in London. MICHAEL And joining Phil via Zoom, it's me - Michael Ohajuru - revealing that our top story is going to be relations with China. As allegations of spying swirl around Westminster, there's a big debate over the kind of relationship we should have with Beijing. Do we stay close for economic reasons? Or stay clear out of security concerns? PHILAnd for story number two, it's the impact of tourism on locals. According to The Observer, locals in Amsterdam are fed up with TikTok crazy influencers posing in restaurants and riding bikes around the red district. Shouldn't they be going to the Rijksmuseum instead? MICHAEL And what's story number three? Well, it's the pub chain that wants to charge you more for a pint at peak time? Would you pay? PHIL And while you're at the boozer, you could settle down to Liz Truss' new book, where she dispenses words of wisdom about her lengthy period in office. That's story number four this week. MICHAEL And finally - to wrap up the Eye - it's the town in Portugal that got flooded by red wine! PHIL Apparently it didn't smell too badly because it was good quality plonk! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

MICHAEL It's Friday, so you know what that means! Yes, it's Five in the Eye day here on Colourful Radio. This is me - Michael Ohajuru - welcoming you to episode 0427 of our weekly news review show. PHIL And this is Phil Woodford joining Michael via Zoom this week and revealing that our top story is going to be the seeming collapse of British infrastructure and public services. As Birmingham City Council effectively declares itself bankrupt, the huge row erupts over the dodgy concrete that seems to have been used in so many schools and public buildings. MICHAEL And what's story number two? Well, as the giant banking group HSBC prepares to leave its flagship office in Canary Wharf, we ask about the future of these kind of buildings. In the post-Covid world, where patterns have work have changed, is the office dead? PHILFor our third story this week, Michael is worried as old-school landlines are going to disappear in 2025. Unless you're connected via broadband, you won't be able to pick up the dog and bone.  MICHAEL Our fourth story is truly barking mad. It's about the Danish dogs who were brought in to take part in a Mozart concert. PHIL And finally, to wrap up the show, Dunkin' Donuts reckon they've uncovered what your coffee-drinking habits say about your personality. MICHAEL I can't wait to ‘espresso' my opinions on that one! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

PHIL Hello and a very warm welcome to episode 0426 of Colourful Radio's weekly news review show. We call it Five in the Eye, because we look back at five stories in the news that have caught our eye and give you our honest opinions, without pulling - we hope - too many punches. In London, I'm Phil Woodford. MICHAEL And joining Phil today via Zoom, it's me - Michael Ohajuru - revealing that our top story is going to be the launch of the ULEZ in London and the campaign of civil disobedience against it. What justification to protesters have to obstruct Sadiq Khan's plans? PHIL And for number two this week, it's Tory MP Nadine Dorries. She has finally resigned and issued a blistering letter attacking Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. MICHAEL What's story number three? Well, it's the US TV presenter who proposed on air to the anchor of a news show. Is it ok to put people on the spot in public? PHIL For our fourth story, remember the old adage: ‘When in Rome, do as the Romans do?' Well, former Tottenham striker Harry Kane has taken it to heart when arriving to play at Bayern Munich. He's been pictured wearing lederhosen and eating sausage! MICHAEL And finally this week - to wrap up the Eye - it's those pesky measuring devices for your luggage at airports. One man recently became so frustrated at the fact his case didn't fit, that he started ripping off its wheels and handle! PHIL That's travelling light! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! +++

PHIL Hello. It's Friday, so that can only mean one thing: it's Five in the Eye day here on Colourful Radio. In London, I'm Phil Woodford and you're listening to episode 0424 of our weekly news review. MICHAEL And this is me - Michael Ohajuru - joining Phil via Zoom and revealing that our top story is going to be the potential closure of the course in African history at University of Chichester. We're going to be talking to two of the students affected. PHILAnd for story number two, it's Donald Trump. He's now facing charges in Georgia over attempts to manipulate the 2020 election result. Add that to Stormy Daniels, documents in the bathroom at Mar-a-Lago and the January 6th insurrection and things are looking lively for the former president. MICHAEL What's story number three? Well, it's two penpals who started to writing to each other 70 years ago. They kept it going and have now met up for the very first time. PHILFor our fourth story, it's the Lionesses' victory against the Matildas and the prospect that England's women footballers could bring home the World Cup. MICHAEL And to wrap up the show - at number five - it's our annual survey of the best gags from the Edinburgh fringe. PHIL None of those one-liners compare to yours, Michael. They actually make people laugh! And that's this week's Five in the Eye!

MICHAEL Hello and a very warm welcome to Five in the Eye. And at least it has got just a little warmer over the past couple of days! This is me - Michael Ohajuru - and you're listening to episode 0423 of Colourful Radio's weekly news review show. PHIL And joining Michael via Zoom, this is Phil Woodford, revealing that our top story is going to be the offensive comments of the deputy chairman of the Tory Party, Lee Anderson, about asylum seekers. It comes as the first migrants have been accommodated on a floating barge - the now-notorious Bibby Stockholm. MICHAEL And for our second story, Time magazine reports on the ways in which teachers are trying to incorporate the use of ChatGPT and other similar AI platforms into the classroom. A realistic response to new technology? Or a slippery slope? PHIL Story number three this week is research that suggests Facebook is actually good for your mental health. Can it really be true? MICHAEL And what's our fourth story? Well, the posh sailing set in Cowes on the Isle of Wight has become just a tiny bit more diverse, thanks to some young lads from London. PHIL And to wrap up the show at number five, we return to a subject close to our heart. Remember the bears in the Chinese zoo last week, who were alleged to be people in costumes? Now, we learn of a bear on the loose inside a plane. MICHAEL I can bear-ly believe it! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! +++++

MICHAEL Hello and a very warm welcome to episode 0421 of Five in the Eye - your favourite news review show, right here on Colourful Radio. This is me - Michael Ohajuru - looking forward to looking back over some of the stories that have caught our eye this past week - Phil's away this week so we've our legal expert Bob ‘Judge' Macara - welcome Bob! BOB Great to be here Michael looking forward to debating the news with you. Our number one story this week are reports that Rishi Sunak says net zero strategy must be ‘proportional and pragmatic,' Is  the Government back tracking on climate change commitments …and does it matter ? MICHAEL For story number two, it's the cannibalism spoof documentary The British Miracle Meat on Channel 4 which seems to have backfired  or have folk over just reacted to what was meant as a joke -  human flesh being sold as an alternative to animal meat   BOB  While for story number three we ask why all the fuss over Farage's bank account did it really deserve the resignation, was it really that important ? MICHAEL Meanwhile for story number four, Unesco calls for a global ban on all smartphones in schools is this practical , realistic ? What is there to but done with mobile phones in the classroom ? BOB And what's at number five? It's about punishment not in school but in a Rugby Club when players who fail at training exercise they had to drive a three wheel car - a Robin Reliant - for a week. Is this the way to punish professional sportsman ? MICHAELThat's this week's Five in the Eye! +++++

PHIL Hello and a very warm welcome. It's Friday, so that can only mean one thing: it's Five in the Eye day. It's Phil Woodford here with you on Colourful Radio and you're listening to episode 0419. A prime number show! MICHAEL A prime number indeed - always special! This is me - Michael Ohajuru - joining Phil via Zoom and revealing that our top story is going to be immigration. As the government continue to push their controversial legislation through parliament, murals have been removed in asylum centres for kids. And on the continent, the issue of migration has caused the Dutch government to collapse. PHIL What's story number two? Well, we take a look at the funding of political parties. The General Secretary of the trade union Unite has put Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer ‘on notice' that he must deliver for her members. Meanwhile, media reports tell us that the Tories received £5m from a former minister in Hosni Mubarak's Egyptian government. Is it time for some new rules? MICHAEL For our third story, we ask whether it's ok for grandparents to charge to look after their grandchildren? PHIL And for story number four, it's the robbery that went wrong in America, when no one did what the criminal wanted. MICHAEL Finally, to wrap up the Eye this week, it's the warning issued to visitors at a zoo in Toronto, Canada. Don't show videos to the gorillas! PHIL No viewings of Planet of the Apes! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

MICHAEL Hello and a very warm welcome to Five in the Eye on Colourful Radio. It's me - Michael Ohajuru - back after a week away. Thanks so much to Abi Law for standing in for me last week and explaining the price of onions! Today, you're listening to episode 0417. PHIL And this is Phil Woodford joining Michael via Zoom and revealing that our top story is the astonishing news that kids in the UK are becoming shorter. And experts put it down to the effects of austerity over nearly a decade and a half. MICHAEL What's story number two? Well, the astonishing cost of sending migrants to Rwanda has been revealed. Is it another nail in the coffin of Suella Braverman's plan to deter boat crossings? PHIL For story number three, we travel to Rome, where a tourist has been condemned for scratching graffiti onto the ancient Colosseum. MICHAEL And our fourth story is the bizarre cage fight that has been proposed between tech billionaires Elon Musk of Twitter and Mark Zuckerberg of Meta. PHIL And to wrap up the show, at number five, it's the student in China who has tried 27 times to pass the exams to get into university. But at the age of 56, should he perhaps call it a day? MICHAEL Well, he is a millionaire, so perhaps he doesn't need all the book learning! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

PHIL You're listening to Colourful Radio and this is Phil Woodford welcoming you to Five in the Eye - our weekly news review show. Michael's busy schedule means he's tied up this week, but never fear. We have a very special guest lined up for show 0416 - an old friend of the Eye. It's Abs Law! Hi there, Abs. ABS Hi Phil, it's great to be back on Five in the Eye. And I can reveal our top story is going to be the cost of living crisis. Food inflation dipped a little this week, but is still frighteningly high. So what can we expect over the coming months? PHIL Our second story is about the Tories. Boris Johnson would have been booted out of Parliament for 90 days this week, if he hadn't already decided to quit as an MP. But Prime Minister Rishi Sunak couldn't even make it to Parliament to endorse the recommendations of the Privileges Committee. ABS For our third story, we look at the report that short daytime naps might help to keep our brains healthier. PHIL We'll then wake up for number four, as there is a man in Scotland who has been bringing his pet snakes to the park to sunbathe with him. ABS And finally, to wrap up the show, we ask: how often do you change your underwear? Apparently there's a growing movement to wash clothes less and to stick with the same wardrobe for a week or so! PHIL I've told Michael about this, but will he listen? And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

MICHAEL Hello and a very warm welcome to Colourful Radio's weekly news review show, Five in the Eye. This is me - Michael Ohajuru - and you're listening to episode 0415. PHIL And joining Michael via Zoom this week, it's Phil Woodford, revealing that our top story is going to be the report in The Guardian that an extraordinary number of people in the UK believe in conspiracy theories. Just why have such weird ideas taken a hold on the population? MICHAELAnd for story number two, we look at two politicians who seem to be two sides of the same dodgy coin: Boris Johnson and Donald J Trump. They both blame everyone else for their woes! PHIL And what's story number three this week? Well, as a church service in Germany is led by artificial intelligence, should we be saying our prayers? MICHAEL For our fourth story, the woman who discovered King Richard III under a car park thinks she may have pinpointed another royal. And - believe it or not - he's buried under a car park too! PHIL And finally this week, to wrap up the show, Michael's favourite store, Greggs, is looking to expand in the home of the pasty - Cornwall! MICHAEL It's going to be a treat for Truro! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

PHIL Good morning, I'm Phil Woodford and you're listening to Colourful Radio. It's time to wish you a very warm welcome to episode 0414 of the Five in the Eye news review, broadcast on DAB in London and the South East of England and streamed online and via apps.  MICHAEL And this is me - Michael Ohajuru - joining Phil via Zoom and revealing that our top story is going to be the relationship of African countries to Russia. Should they be condemning Putin's invasion of Ukraine? Or play a more even-handed game?  PHILAnd for story number two, it's the Labour Party. Sir Keir Starmer retains a strong lead over the Tories in the polls, but some people say he lacks vision. Does Labour need to stand for something more if it's going to win power at next year's election? MICHAEL What's story number three this week? Well, it's the fact that last weekend's Britain's Got Talent was won by someone who wasn't British. And perhaps a little challenged on the ‘talent' front too! Should we care? PHIL For our fourth story, how far would you go to retrieve your phone if you lost it? One Indian official ordered a whole reservoir to be drained! He's now received a fine. MICHAEL And finally this week, to wrap up the Eye, there's a report which may put you off wearing your socks in bed. PHIL But how are we supposed to keep our little tootsies warm? And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

PHIL Welcome! It's Friday on Colourful Radio and that means it's Five in the Eye day. But perhaps Five in the Eye as you've never heard it before. Because for one week only we're abandoning our familiar five-story structure and focusing on just three topics. Big stories from Africa that are perhaps not getting the attention in the UK media they deserve. I'm Phil Woodford in London, very much looking forward to episode 0413. MICHAEL And this is me – Michael Ohajuru – joining Phil via Zoom this week and revealing that we thought this very special show required a very special guest. He's an expert on Africa and economic development at the University of London. It's Dr Mark Simpson. Hello there, Mark, and thanks so much for joining us here on Five in the Eye. MARK Thanks, Michael. Hello, Phil. It's a pleasure to be here on Colourful Radio.  We're going to be looking at three big stories today and I'll do my best to shed some light on them.  We'll move south across the African continent, starting with Sudan, where a conflict is currently raging, and then stopping off at Uganda, which is under international scrutiny for its draconian new law on homosexuality. Finally, it's just a short step to Rwanda – the country British Home Secretary Suella Braverman claims is one of the safest in the world to send desperate refugees. PHIL So let's embark on our very special journey and kick off this week's Five in the Eye! +++++

MICHAEL Good morning and welcome to episode 0412 of Five in the Eye! Hold on to your hats, as we're about blast our way through the week's news and give you our perspectives on some of the stories that grabbed our attention. This is me - Michael Ohajuru - and you're listening to Colourful Radio. PHIL And joining Michael via Google Meet this week, it's Phil Woodford, revealing that our top story is going to be the continuing rise of Sinn Fein in Northern Ireland and what it means for the future of unionism and the UK. MICHAEL For story number two, we're going to discuss how difficult it is for young people in their 20s to leave home. More young adults than ever seem to be living with their parents - something Phil understands very well!  PHIL For our third story, The Guardian revealed this week that rail companies are being encouraged to take away our wifi on the train. How will Michael tweet? MICHAEL And what's story number four? Well, it's the young man in Whitby who dresses as an eagle to scare away seagulls. PHIL And finally this week, to wrap up the show, there's a tourist spot in Austria which erected a fence to stop people taking selfies. MICHAEL A fence? Some people have taken offence. And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

PHIL When it's Friday, you know it can only mean one thing: it's Five in the Eye day! This is Phil Woodford in London wishing you a warm Colourful Radio welcome to our weekly news review show. And you're listening to episode 0411. MICHAEL And joining Phil via Zoom this week, it's me - Michael Ohjauru - revealing that our top story is going to be the extraordinary conference of Conservative Party right-wingers that kept catching the headlines over the past week. Some of the views expressed seemed to be right off the scale! PHIL And for story number two, we're heading to Turkey, where long-established leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan looks well positioned to triumph in the second round of the presidential poll. How exactly do these strongmen manage to cling on to power? MICHAEL What's story number three this week? Well, my home city of Liverpool did a spectacular job last weekend at hosting the Eurovision Song Contest. Arguably, it was the most successful staging of the event ever, with record viewing figures. But it only came to the UK because of tragic circumstances thousands of miles away. PHIL Our fourth story is M&S' rather nice letter to a man who was playing around with their Percy Pig trademark and some ice cream. MICHAEL And finally, to wrap up the show this week, it's the man who claims to have found the perfect substitute for toilet paper! PHIL The only question is whether we want to take a ‘leaf' out of his book! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

MICHAEL Hello and a very warm welcome to Five in the Eye on Colourful Radio! As regular listeners will know, this is the show when we send our trawler out to catch the week's top stories and the sift through them in our news nets. I'm Michael Ohajuru and you're listening to episode 0410. PHIL And joining Michael via Zoom this week it's Phil Woodford, revealing that we're welcoming a special guest to the show. She's been a loyal supporter of our news review since the early days, but is joining us for the first time today. It's Lola Hatmil! Hi there Lola and welcome to Five in the Eye. LOLA Hi Phil, hi Michael. It's great to be here on the show. So what's our first story going to be this week? Well, Netflix has come under fire from the Egyptian government for its portrayal of a Black Cleopatra. MICHAEL And what's story number two this week? It's the Metropolitan Police exercising powers to detain republican protesters in advance of the King's Coronation. A step too far? PHIL And veteran singer Lionel Richie made an appearance at King Charles' party, but some were underwhelmed by his performance and telling him that now is the time to take it ‘Easy'. We ask Michael whether older people should know when the moment comes to gracefully retire. That's story number three. LOLA For story number four, we know Phil doesn't have a driving licence. But thankfully he hasn't been out on Britain's roads for the last half century, like one man recently apprehended by traffic cops! MICHAEL And to wrap up the show this week, would you get bored and a little bit annoyed if someone kept you waiting for your own Coronation? That certainly seemed to be the reaction of our new King. PHIL One is most frustrated! And that is this week's Five in the Eye!

MICHAEL Hello and a very warm welcome to episode 408 of Five in the Eye - your favourite news review show, right here on Colourful Radio. This is me - Michael Ohajuru - looking forward to looking back over some of the stories that have recently caught our eye - Phil's away this week so we're joined by an old, old friend of the show Olu Alake OLU Great to be here Michael looking forward to debating the news with you.We kick off with rising cost of living - a Bank of England economist is tell us  we should accept our reduced living standards in week when the baby soother Calpol is the number one shoplifed item in one of London's poorest boroughs what's happening to our economy  MICHAEL For story number two we ask When is an apology not good enough? The curious case of Diane Abbot. OLU While for story number three we ask is Harry right to pursue his battle for justice in the courts? He seems to be  fighting on two fronts: the Royal Family and the Murdoch news empire, can he win ? MICHAEL Meanwhile for story number four can you believe what we see with our eyes on the planet Venus ? Seems one astronomer  did and he got it very wrong  OLU And our final story this week ? An teenager year old goes underground to get away for his parents 8 years later he has a habitable home with mod cons    MICHAEL Well we're really digging deep for this week's show  - that's this weeks' five in the eye! +++++

MICHAEL Hello and welcome to the very latest edition of Five in the Eye on Colourful Radio! This is me - Michael Ohajuru - and you're listening to episode 0407. PHILAnd joining Michael via Zoom this week, it's Phil Woodford, revealing that our top story is going to be the decision of nurses to reject the latest pay offer, heralding further disruption to the NHS. MICHAEL And as a TikTok star comes under attack for revealing how she's been able to buy a house at the age of just 21, we ask the broader question of whether the Chinese social media app should be banned. That's story number two this week. PHIL What's story number three? Well, a photographer has won a prestigious competition with a picture generated by AI. And a new Oasis album has been released, except that it's by a band called AIsis! Are the bots taking over? MICHAEL For our fourth story, it's the burglar who disguised himself as a solar panel to try to escape detection by the police. PHIL And finally, to wrap up the show, Greggs is battling to sell its signature sausage rolls all night in Leicester Square. MICHAEL They could deliver to me by drone out in Abbey Wood! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

PHIL Well, it's Friday and you know what that means… it's Five in the Eye day here on Colourful Radio. Broadcasting on DAB in London and the South East, online and over apps, it's episode 0406 of your favourite news review show. I'm Phil Woodford in London. MICHAEL And joining Phil this week via Zoom, it's me - Michael Ohajuru - revealing that our top story is going to be the attack ads the Labour Party is running, which have got very personal. Has Sir Keir Starmer now lost the moral high ground? PHILAnd for our second story this week, Twitter labelled the BBC as a government-sponsored channel and only relented after pressure on its founder Elon Musk. What does that say about the new regime at the social media giant? MICHAEL What's story number three? Well, the long-established company Tupperware is in big financial trouble. Some listeners may be old enough to remember the world of Tupperware parties. They brought communities together, in the same way as the pub and the church. But have those days disappeared? PHIL For our fourth story, there's consternation in theatreland as some audiences have apparently become too rowdy.  MICHAEL And finally, to wrap up the show, Facebook is clamping down on people who make their living impersonating stars. They're worried about being accused of copyright infringements. PHIL If anyone is impersonating Michael, you have been warned! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

MICHAEL Hello and welcome to Five in the Eye! It's me - Michael Ohajuru - introducing Friday's weekly news review show here on Colourful Radio. And you're listening to episode 0405. PHIL And joining Michael by Zoom this week, it's Phil Woodford, revealing that we have a very special guest on the show. Normally he joins us from Potsdam, but on this occasion, he's visiting England and we couldn't resist the opportunity to get his take on the week's news. It's our Bureau Chief in Germany, Burkhard Acktun! Hi there, Burkhard! BURKHARD Hi there Phil, hello Michael. It's great to be here in the UK and taking part in Five in the Eye. So what's our top story going to be this week? Well, it's the expansion of the NATO alliance to include FInland, putting real pressure on Russian President Vladmir Putin as the war in Ukraine drags on.  MICHAEL And for our second story, we look across the Atlantic where Donald J Trump became the first former President to be formally charged with felony crimes. PHIL What's story number three? Well, NASA has announced that it is sending the first woman and first Black astronauts on their next Moon trip. Has NASA gone woke? BURKHARD For our fourth story this week, we discuss Elon Musk's decision to replace the Twitter logo with a mysterious dogecoin meme.  MICHAEL And finally, to conclude today's show, the supermarket Iceland has launched a new delicacy: a lasagne-filled Yorkshire Pudding! PHIL Delicious with a generous helping of ketchup! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

MICHAEL It's Friday, so you know what that means: it's Five in the Eye day here on Colourful Radio. This is me - Michael Ohajuru - welcoming you to episode 0403 of our weekly news review show. PHIL And this is Phil Woodford joining Michael via Zoom and revealing that our top story this week is going to be the increasing influence of China over global diplomacy. Beijing seem to have brokered a deal between arch rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran. And President Xi has been involved in high-profile summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. MICHAEL For our second story, we talk about the West End lights that are being turned on to celebrate Ramadan. A sign of just how genuinely integrated and multicultural the UK is today? PHIL What's story number three? Well, it's the emergency alert on our mobiles that the government is planning to test out next month. A good idea? MICHAEL And what about cheesecake produced on a 3D printer? We've had quite a few reactions to that idea on our Facebook page! It's story number four this week. PHIL And finally, to wrap up the show, it's the news that media mogul Rupert Murdoch is set to marry for the fifth time at the age of 92! MICHAEL What exactly does his new wife see in the billionaire publisher? And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

PHIL Hello and a very warm and friendly Five in the Eye welcome to our weekly news review show on Colourful Radio. This is Phil Woodford looking forward to looking back over the stories that have caught our eye over the past week. MICHAEL And joining Phil via Zoom, it's me - Michael Ohajuru - revealing that our top story is going to be Jeremy Hunt's Budget, revealed on Wednesday. Has he done enough to help revive the flagging Tory fortunes? PHIL At two, it's the sad story of a Jamaican war hero, whose next-of-kin can't be traced following his lonely death. MICHAEL What's story number three? Well, it's all to do with [BLEEP BLEEP BLEEP] swearing! You'd never hear it on Five in the Eye, of course, but YouTube are taking a more liberal attitude towards it once again. PHIL Our fourth story is the fact that you can now LIVE on a cruise ship. If you have $30,000 a year to spare, that is! MICHAEL And finally, to wrap up the show this week, the world's greatest pianist Lang Lang was recently spotted playing the old joanna on a station concourse! PHIL And that story about tickling the ivories tickled our fancy. Which is why we included it in this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

PHIL Good morning! Well, somehow or other we've done it! You're listening to the 400th edition of Five in the Eye on Colourful Radio. This is Phil Woodford in London and I'd like to say a big thank you to our two resident lawyers, Bob McAra and Kola Sonaike, for standing in for me over the past couple of weeks. MICHAEL And joining Phil for this landmark show today, it's me - Michael Ohajuru - revealing that we have a very special guest. It's none other than playwright, author, media personality and everyone's favourite intellectual, Bonnie Greer! We'll welcome her properly in just a minute. And for our first story, we're going to be looking at the so-called ‘Windsor Framework' for Northern Ireland. Has Rishi Sunak found a way out of the post-Brexit impasse? And why is the Biden administration so interested in developments on the other side of the Atlantic? PHIL Our second story this week is the hullabaloo over words getting changed in books. First it was Roald Dahl being made politically correct for the 21st century. Then, there were reports of James Bond author Ian Fleming having his words both shaken and stirred. Essential adaptation for a modern audience? Or the ‘woke' rewriting of history? MICHAEL What's story number three today? Well, it's our old friend ChatGPT. School students taking particular exams will be allowed to get the talkative AI to write essays for them! PHIL For our fourth story, there's been a revival in medieval medical cures, such as leeches and maggots. Michael probably remembers them from the first time around. MICHAEL And to conclude the show, this week, it's the man who spent nearly 3,000 consecutive days visiting Disneyland. He's entered the Guinness Book of World Records. PHIL That was no Mickey Mouse effort on his part. And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

MICHAEL Hello and a very warm welcome to episode 0399 of Five in the Eye - your favourite news review show, right here on Colourful Radio. This is me - Michael Ohajuru - looking forward to looking back over some of the stories that have recently caught our eye - Phil's away this week so I'm joined by an old friend of the show - lawyer, communications consultant and podcaster extraordinaire - it's none other than Mr Kola Sonaike. Hi there Kola, welcome back to Five in the Eye! Kola Great to be back here Michael, looking forward to debating the news with you. We start at number one with the Nicloal Bulley story : her body found has been in the river near where she went missing with all the social media speculation as to its proposed location. Have the police handled this case as well as they could so far ? MICHAEL For story number two, we look the upcoming elections in Nigeria does the West care? Why not ? this is the largest country in Africa. We review what's going on there.. Kola While for story number three, we ask do we really need to work five days a week ? Is it time to relook at those 40 hours ? Many companies are moving to a four day week. Does it make sense ? MICHAEL Meanwhile for story number four, We ask is a smashed or destroyed art object worth as much as the original wholly intact work ? If no why not !! Kola What's at number five? What's horse doing in Tesco's ? MICHAEL Neigh bother we'll hande it - that's this week's five in the eye! +++++

MICHAEL Hello and a very warm welcome to episode 0398 of Five in the Eye - your favourite news review show, right here on Colourful Radio. This is me - Michael Ohajuru - looking forward to looking back over some of the stories that have recently caught our eye - Phil's away this week so we've our legal expert Bob ‘Judge' Macara - welcome Bob! BOB Great to be here Michael looking forward to debating the news with you. We start at number one the surpise lead of the week – Nicola Sturgeon resignation as the Scottish National party leader and Scotland's first minister, signalling the end of a political era and triggering the SNP's first leadership election campaign in nearly 20 years. MICHAEL For story number two, we look at the views of Lee Andersons the new deputy leader of the Tory: should we being back the death penalty, are we really sick to death of net zero and can you really have a 30p meal – Lee Anderson seems to think so BOB While for story number three in a week when the Americans are shooting unknown objects out of the sky, we ask what's that in the sky, is it the Chinese spying or visiting aliens – should we care ? MICHAEL Meanwhile for story number four, we see how the folk in the Philippines show how they know their onionsfollowing a severe vegetable shortage caused by their supply chains being disrupted. BOB What's at number five? Well, Do you like a Cadbury Crème Egg ? Well what about 200,000 of them – one man does – I'm not EGGaggerating we'll here all about it…. MICHAEL Yes, well find out EGGactly what that story's about - that's this weeks' five in the eye!

PHIL Hello and a very warm welcome. You're listening to Colourful Radio, I'm Phil Woodford and this is Five in the Eye - our weekly news review every Friday morning. MICHAEL And this is me - Michael Ohajuru - joining Phil via Zoom and revealing that our top story this week is going to be the state of the UK economy three years after we left the European Union. The International Monetary Fund says we're doing worse than other leading economies. Even worse than Russia, with the international sanctions imposed on it! PHIL For our second story we're looking for the tooth, the whole tooth and nothing but the tooth. Has NHS dentistry all but disappeared for many? According to news reports, people who can't afford to go private are being forced to use DIY kits on their gnashers. MICHAEL What's story number three this week? Well, it's the news that 20mph zones might be coming to an area near you very soon. Phil already lives in a borough where this sedate speed is the norm! PHIL And some fish seemed to move faster than 20mph in Japan, as they splashed the cash and racked up a credit card bill for a game-player on Nintendo. Yes, I know it sounds like gibberish. But we'll explain more later on. This bizarre story makes it in at number four on this week's show! MICHAEL And to round off the Eye this week, at number five, it's Boris Johnson's claim that Russian strongman Vladimir Putin threatened to kill him with a missile! PHIL Who do you believe when there are two liars on the call? And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

MICHAEL It's Friday, so that can only mean one thing: it's Five in the Eye day! This is me – Michael Ohajuru – welcoming you to Colourful Radio's weekly news review show. You're listening to episode 0395. PHIL And joining Michael – again from Bristol this week – it's Phil Woodford, revealing that our top story is going to be the sleaze surrounding the Tory government over loans and taxes. What does it say about the state of British politics right now? And at the same time, we hear that in America, former Vice President Mike Pence may well have taken classified documents home. The same allegation levelled at both Donald Trump and Joe Biden. MICHAEL What's story number two? Well, you may remember that we talked last week about the latest artificial intelligence, ChatGPT – the highly sophisticated chatbot that people suspect will lead to a lot of job losses. This week, we investigate the workers in Africa, allegedly paid small sums to filter disturbing content from the AI. It was harrowing work which took a toll on their mental health. PHIL For our third story, Michael's uncovered an impressive spreadsheet which lists the money that has been wasted by the current government. On everything from PPE to lecterns! MICHAEL And for story number four, we celebrate the young lad who was able to join the boffins' club Mensa at the age of just two! PHIL And finally, rodent disguises aren't going to work any more, as a pest control company is using facial recognition software to distinguish one rat from another. MICHAEL Technology descending into the sewer! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

PHIL Hello and a very warm welcome to Colourful Radio's weekly news review show, Five in the Eye. From Bristol this week, I'm Phil Woodford and you're listening to episode 0394. MICHAEL And joining Phil via Zoom, it's me – Michael Ohajuru – revealing that our top story is going to be Home Secretary Suella Braverman's response to a Holocaust survivor who challenged her over migrant crossings in the Channel. PHIL What's story number two? Well it's leaps that artificial intelligence is making in terms of holding natural conversations, creating novel imagery and potentially taking over a lot of human work. Should we be worried? Or excited? MICHAEL For story number three, Census data has revealed the parts of the country that have the fewest number of passport holders. And the results may surprise you! PHIL Our fourth story is about the Democrat minority leader in the US House of Representatives, Hakeen Jeffries. The Congressman made quite an original and inventive speech recently! MICHAEL And finally, to wrap up the show, we were reading that monks have healther guts. And boffins have put it down to the meditation they do! PHIL Let me just reflect on that point for half an hour or so, Michael. Oh, wait, I can't. As we have to get on with this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

MICHAEL Hello and a very warm welcome to Five in the Eye. It's me – Michael Ohajuru – back in the hot seat after a week away in the Big Apple. Otherwise known as New York, New York! Thanks so much to Julie in Paris for stepping in while I was talking about Black history at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Today, you're listening to show 0393 of Colourful Radio's weekly news review show. PHIL And this is Phil Woodford joining the globe-trotting Michael via Zoom and revealing that our top story this week is going to be the revelations in Prince Harry's book Spare and the impact on the Royal Family. Who we guess are probably being driven spare! MICHAEL At number two, it's that old question of ‘cancel culture'. Sir Hubert Parry was the man who wrote the classic him Jerusalem, but his name will no longer adorn the rooms of the Royal College of Music. Why? Because he has been judged to be racist. PHIL And at number three, we're catching up on a story that broke while Michael was away, but he has strong opinions, I'm sure, so has demanded its inclusion. Remember that Rishi Sunak said that everyone should study Maths until the age of 18? It certainly stirred up some controversy. MICHAEL What's story number four this week? Well, the boss of BrewDog was forced to shell out half a million smackers over a bungled promotion, which promised people they could find a solid gold can. The reality was that the beer tins were merely gold plated. PHIL And finally, we return to the Duke of Sussex. Always looks smart for public occasions, doesn't he, but you may not have realised he shops at budget store TK Maxx whenever there's a sale on. It's another astonishing revelation from his book Spare. MICHAEL Have you bumped into him down there, Phil? And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

PHIL Hello and welcome to episode 0391 of Five in the Eye, Colourful Radio's weekly news review show. This is Phil Woodford in London. I hope you and yours had a great Christmas and are looking forward to the new year celebrations. Michael and I thought this would be a great opportunity to look back at some of the more lighthearted stories that caught our eye during 2022. MICHAEL Yes, this is Michael Ohajuru joining Phil via Zoom from Liverpool and revealing that we've trawled through our back catalogue for stories that have sat in the number four or number five slot on the show. Many of them made us laugh and we hope they brought a smile to your face too! Let's reminisce together… ++++

MICHAEL It's Friday, so that can only mean one thing: it's Five in the Eye day! This is me - Michael Ohajuru - welcoming you to episode 0388 of Colourful Radio's weekly news review show. PHIL And this is Phil Woodford joining Michael via Zoom and revealing that our top story is going to be the wave of strikes that are hitting us this month. The train workers have been joined by ambulance crews, nurses, teachers and posties among others, making this Christmas one of real industrial strife. MICHAEL And for story number two, it's a topic close to my own heart. I've actually taken the drug Pregabalin for shoulder pain. So it was shocking to see the recent report on Channel 4 News about the addictive quality of the drug. There is even debate over whether doctors should prescribe it all. PHIL And it's our World Cup slot at story number three, where Anthony - our football correspondent - will join us again. He's sadly lost his bet on Japan going all the way. So what are his predictions now? MICHAEL What's story number four? Well it's the Just Eat delivery agents who have been going above and beyond the call of duty to deliver McDonald's to Scottish doorsteps. There's a branch of the fast-food chain in Grangemouth that insists on them scaling a five-foot fence to grab Big Macs. PHIL And finally, to wrap up the show, let's hope we don't go into Goblin mode, which is the Oxford word of 2022. It apparently means “a type of behaviour which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations”. MICHAEL Never on this show! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

PHIL Hello and a very warm welcome to Five in the Eye, Colourful Radio's weekly news review show, broadcasting over DAB in London and the South East of England or streamed online from all over the world. I'm Phil Woodford and this is episode 0387. MICHAEL And this is me - Michael Ohajuru - joining Phil by Zoom. And I can reveal that our top story this week is about the turmoil in China, as people take to the streets to protest against the extreme Covid restrictions that are still in place around the country. Some have even been calling for the removal of the Communist leadership. PHIL And for our second story, we talk about a museum that has effectively closed itself down after deciding that its artefacts are ‘racist, sexist and ableist'. Some have accused the trustees of being cultural vandals. MICHAEL What's story number three? Well, bring in our football correspondent in Liverpool and get his insights into the World Cup. Will England prevail against Senegal? And which team is destined to walk away with the top prize? We may even take a look at some of the controversy surrounding the tournament! PHIL For story number four, it's the pub in west London that's being taken over by KFC for the duration of the tournament in Qatar. The boozer in Hammersmith has been transformed in a Colonel Sanders-branded bar! MICHAEL And finally this week, to wrap up the show, it's the woman in Florida who's suing Kraft Heinz because they said one of its products was ready to eat within three and a half minutes. She disputes the claim, saying that her Velveeta Shells and Cheese took longer to prepare. PHIL Must be worth a five million dollar pay out! And that's this week's Five in the Eye! ++++

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Last show of Season 1 and I'm back with another interview, this time with the co-hosts of a great radio show 'Five in the Eye'. Follow them on twitter @5intheeye.Michael & Phil have done over 200 shows on Colourful Radio and they're still going strong. Catch them every Friday between 9am - 10am.Michael Ohajuru is a semi-retired former sales exec in the mobile communications industry, who now delivers incredible talks on the black African presence in Renaissance Europe.Phil Woodford runs training courses in marketing, lectures at the University of the Arts, has twice stood for Parliament, and has a black belt in aikido).Here's two guys with very different backgrounds but somehow they've developed this great chemistry that just works on their show.In this week's episode, I explore with Michael & Phil the essence of their chemistry, how the show started, where they want to take it to, and of course the QuickFire 10 Question Round.That's it for Season 1. Thanks to all for tuning in. I'm off for a much needed holiday so see you in Season 2.Got another webinar coming up too, which you might like 'How to become an outstanding public speaker even if you are not a natural performer and without getting overwhelmed by fear'