Podcasts about Rotherham

This week the lads have a special guest in charity hero and Wimbledon legend Xavier Wiggins joining them. First of Danny and Lee discuss the 3-0 away loss to Bolton. In the grand scheme of things the loss isn't the end of the world but we do have to bounce back. The main issue is strength in depth and Marcus Browne once again frustrating the fan base with a very needless and silly sending off but was Joe Lewis's second yellow card worse? They then talk to Xav regarding his Walk92, where he is walking to all 92 clubs in 92 days, the main question is why? Xav talks passionately about the foundations at different clubs and what they do in their local communities, how he is finding it both physically and mentally and then off subject they talk about the recent DT survey regarding season tickets and people selling them back or passing them on. The lads then finish by previewing the big home game against Rotherham on Saturday. A big thank you to our sponsors Fletcher Fabrications, remember to follow WhadMedia and make sure you are entering the Fletcher Fabrications prediction league. Also a massive thank you to Ori and Simon Carr for sponsoring the Podcast this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David, Jon and Alfie look back on Exeter's loss to Rotherham and feel beaten, black and blue. Jon's been throwing up in the toilet and David might take a month off from watching football. And if you'd like to support the pod and receive episodes early, a Patreon only pod, Jon's Thursday night preview videos, immediate match reviews on a Saturday and be part of a super little community then sign up to https://www.patreon.com/ydkwydpod thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Few children's TV shows have embedded themselves so deeply into British culture as ChuckleVision. For over two decades, Paul and Barry Chuckle brought laughter, chaos, and warmth to living rooms across the country. With catchphrases like “To me, to you!” echoing in schoolyards and playgrounds, their slapstick antics became more than just entertainment—they became part of growing up in Britain. In this episode, Beth and Jimmy take a nostalgic trip back to 1987, when ChuckleVision first hit BBC screens. They explore how two brothers from Rotherham, drawing on their family's long tradition in variety entertainment, transformed everyday mishaps into unforgettable comedy. From spilling paint to bungling deliveries, the Chuckle Brothers turned even the simplest jobs into disasters audiences adored. The discussion dives into the genius of repetition and slapstick, uncovering why the show's formula—simple gags, catchphrases, and brotherly bickering—remained fresh year after year. Beth and Jimmy unpack the timeless appeal of physical comedy and how ChuckleVision's budget-friendly, homemade charm only added to its magic. Listeners will also hear about the brothers' incredible work ethic off-screen, their live pantomimes, and the fan devotion that followed them through 292 episodes. With stories of custard pies, squeaky sound effects, and the unmistakable rhythm of their routines, the episode paints a picture of a show that was equal parts silly and heartwarming. Finally, the hosts reflect on ChuckleVision's lasting cultural legacy—from internet memes to football chants, and the national outpouring of grief when Barry passed away in 2018. More than just a TV show, ChuckleVision was a celebration of family, fun, and the kind of comedy that never goes out of style. Talk2TheHand is an independent throwback podcast run by husband and wife, Jimmy and Beth. Obsessed with 90s nostalgia and 90s celebrities, we'll rewind the years and take you back to the greatest era of our lives.   New episodes bursting with nostalgia of the 90s released on Tuesdays. Please subscribe to our podcast and we'll keep you gooey in 1990s love. Find us on Twitter @talk2thehandpod or email us at jimmy@talk2thehand.co.uk or beth@talk2thehand.co.uk

Spoilers Warning! If you haven't finished reading the 900 pages of The Hallmarked Man and don't want to hear details from the novel, you will not enjoy this conversation about Strike8.John read the latest Strike-Ellacott novel by Thursday morning using the pre-publication head start, the Robert Glenister audiobook dropped early Tuesday morning, a bootleg epub version on his wife's iPad, and the codex hardcover that arrived at 5:00 on the day of release. Nick didn't finish until early Saturday but was already half-way through his second reading via audiobook by Sunday night.John didn't especially enjoy reading the book as fast as he did; Nick was frustrated that he could not read it faster than he did. Both were delighted by Rowling's work and are looking forward to the coming weeks of re-reading and ‘Tools, Springs, and Threads' analysis of its artistry and meaning.In this week's conversation, they touch on fandom disappointment with the new book before discussing how three predictions they'd made about Hallmarked Man played out, the three Real World targets of Rowling's wrath in her current work, John's preliminary work on the novel's epigraphs (and the Aurora Leigh-esque forgotten tome of epic poetry that may be Strike8's Rosmersholm or Faerie Queene), and what's next in their reading of Cormoran Strike.As is their wont, Nick and John refer to ideas and to people that Serious Readers will want to check up on or learn more about. Here are a selection of links to many of these subjects with their apology for those they've missed and their invitation to share counter-sources or requests for other links.They thank everyone who listens to these Lake and Shed conversations, those who join in the discussions in the comment thread below (how was your first reading of Hallmarked Man?), and especially for our paid subscribers who were polled for their questions and concerns last week for our consideration before we put our notes together.Hogwarts Professor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Anteros-Eros Distinction in Cormoran StrikeCormoran & Robin and Odysseus & Penelope (Joanne Gray, 2019)I found out that this is actually the statue of Anteros—not Eros as it is popularly called. Anteros is the subject of the Shaftesbury Memorial in Piccadilly Circus, London, where he symbolizes the selfless philanthropic love of the Earl of Shaftesbury for the poor. The memorial is sometimes given the name The Angel of Christian Charity and is popularly mistaken for Eros, cf., Lloyd & Mitchinson (2006) The Book of General Ignorance “Because of the bow and the nudity… everybody assumed it was Eros, the Greek god of love.”https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anteroshttps://www.theoi.com/Ouranios/ErosAnteros.htmlEros is the brother of Anteros and also pretty much the opposite of Eros.Reading Rowling at Four Levels (John Granger, 2021)Robin and Cormoran, even if you want to include Sam Barclay, are not a soul exteriorization akin to Harry, Hermione, and Ron. The psychomachia of the Strike novels is built on the Shakespearean soul-Spirit romantic model rather than the Platonic-Patristic body-mind-spirit soul triptych of ancient, Medieval, and contemporary film and written fiction. In this model, the man and woman lede players take the part of soul and spirit, Coomaraswamy's duo sunt in homine human and divine aspects, either as fixed roles as in Othello and The Tempest or in relation to the other, each being soul and embracing the other as supra-natural as in Romeo and Juliet and Antony and Cleopatra (see Lings and Pogson for that). Rowling's embedded models for this exteriorized drama of human sanctification are the myths of ‘Leda and the Swan‘ and ‘Psyche and Cupid‘ and the psychomachia spiritual allegories of Eros and Anteros, true and false Cupid, within Spenser's Faerie Queen, the Redcrosse Knight and Una as well as Britomart and Artegell.On Valentine Longcaster as the Erotic Cupid (Strike being the Anterotic Cupid)Valentine Longcaster is a hilarious cryptonym for Cupid, for whom Valentine is a second name (see the post on Valentine's Day in the Psyche and Eros post) and ‘Longcaster' is a reference to his weapon of choice, the bow and arrow of the god of love. He pricks Strike at the direction of Venus-Charlotte, in some myths his mother, in others a lover and cousin or brother (murky waters!), and sets in motion the long-range plan of the envious ex to destroy Robin and Cormoran's budding relationship.Add ‘Valentine Longcaster' to the pile of evidence for this particular backdrop and let's continue to look for parallels and links Rowling has playfully embedded in the psycho-spiritual, neo-mythological allegory of the soul's journey to perfection, and specifically the souls of women.For much more on this Eros-Anteros distinction and its importance in grasping the allegorical meaning of the Strike-Ellacott relationship, see Ink Black Heart: Strike as Zeus to Robin's Leda and Cupid to Mads' Psyche (John Granger, 2022)Fandom Response to Hallmarked Man:From the Reddit r/Cormoran Strike page:Hogwarts Professor Predictions for Hallmarked Man:* Charlotte was Murdered (Nick Jeffery), Really, It Wasn't a Suicide (John Granger)‘Charlotte' mentioned twice as often in Strike 8 as ‘Cormoran' and Valentine Longcaster's interview with Robin Ellacott has a major ‘tell' at its finish (cf. p 451, ch 62).* Robin Ellacott is Sterile (John Granger), Rowling Studies podcastEctopic Pregnancy consequent to PID and Murphy Pregnancy Trap leading to de facto sterility prediction appears as story-line in Chapter 3 of Hallmarked Man* The Baby in the LakeHallmarked Man is Rowling's ‘Baby Novel.'Rowling's Three Targets in Hallmarked Man's Surface Story* The Ideologically Captured Police and Media and the ‘False Religion' of Freemasonry's Control of the Police in Hallmarked ManRowling's Week of publication tweets and retweets about UK police taking the side of Trans Activists and against Gender Critical feminists: * https://x.com/iain_masterton/status/1963545948711219320 (JKR retweet)* https://x.com/joannaccherry/status/1963547738722668666 (ditto)* https://x.com/jk_rowling/status/1963528602164555894* https://x.com/jk_rowling/status/1963297139905167722* https://x.com/jk_rowling/status/1962847107343139014* https://x.com/jk_rowling/status/1963465628053848363* https://x.com/jk_rowling/status/1963299236365140305* https://x.com/jk_rowling/status/1963298726417457300* https://x.com/soniasodha/status/1963185964630647295 (JKR retweet; nota bene)* https://x.com/Jebadoo2/status/1962959405160239135 (JKR retweet)* https://x.com/joannaccherry/status/1962930361035374703 (retweet)* https://x.com/jk_rowling/status/1962932333025067268* https://x.com/JohannLamont/status/1963658557007749364 (retweet)Boris Johnson and Lord BranfootBoris Johnson hosting the show. 2003 (YouTube)Boris Johnson's Personal Image or Brand (Wikipedia)Max Hastings referred to Johnson's public image as a "façade resembling that of P. G. Wodehouse's Gussie Fink-Nottle, allied to wit, charm, brilliance and startling flashes of instability",[4] while political scientist Andrew Crines stated Johnson displayed "the character of a likable and trustworthy individual with strong intellectual capital".[5] Private Eye editor Ian Hislop has defined him as "Beano Boris" due to his perceived comical nature, saying: "He's our Berlusconi ... He's the only feel-good politician we have, everyone else is too busy being responsible."[6] To the journalist Dave Hill, Johnson was "a unique figure in British politics, an unprecedented blend of comedian, conman, faux subversive showman and populist media confection".* “Mentally Ill Islamophobes”2021-22 Census ~ Islam in the UK Demographics: 6% UK, 6.7% England, 15% LondonUK 'Grooming Gangs': Deriving Per-Capita Offence Rates by EthnicityInstitute for Social Policy Research (UK) An independent, data-driven social-policy research institute focusing on UK political affairs.We therefore conclude that consistent with widespread public perceptions, whilst available evidence is not exhaustive, the mean rate derived from four of the most comprehensive studies available to date on share of CSEGG crimes by ethnicity does affirm the picture that Asians and Blacks are overrepresented in such crimes. Curiously, with much of the attention devoted to “Asians” (predominantly Pakistani gangs), it is notable that Blacks are similarly overrepresented, with our weighted rate providing limited evidence of even greater over-representation than Asians.Please note, however —For the CEOP study that ISPR use, footnote 1 shows the selection criteria, excluding all abuse initiated in a familial or fraternal (house based) relationship:"Where “localised-grooming” is defined as: “a form of sexual exploitation – previously referred to as ‘on street grooming' in the media - where children have been groomed and sexually exploited by an offender, having initially met in a location outside their home. this location is usually in public, such as a park, cinema, on the street or at a friend's house. Offenders often act together, establishing a relationship with a child or children before sexually exploiting them. some victims of ‘street grooming' may believe that the offender is in fact an older ‘boyfriend'; these victims introduce their peers to the offender group who might then go on to be sexually exploited as well. abuse may occur at a number of locations within a region and on several occasions. ‘Localised grooming' was the term used by CEOP in the intelligence requests issued to police forces and other service agencies in order to define the data we wished to receive.” (footnote 1, p. 7)"They also exclude the 39% of cases where race was not included in the data. It would be sensible to assume that ethnicity was not recorded when the ethnicity of both perpetrators and the victim were the UK default.Removing the selection criteria shows that people of Asian ethnicity are under-represented in child sex abuse cases compared to White British: https://www.csacentre.org.uk/app/uploads/2024/02/Trends-in-Offical-Data-2022-23-FINAL.pdfJulie Blindel pushes back on the ‘Grooming Gang as Muslim problem' narrative:To say that the only reason the police were complacent when it came to the grooming gangs of Rochdale, Rotherham, Telford, and elsewhere was because (some of) these men were Pakistani Muslim, is madness. The ethnicity and religion of these men is relevant, but not in the way the racists would have us believe. It is relevant because it was seen as a phenomena perpetrated because of ethnicity as opposed to male violence towards females. Look at it any other way betrays the vast majority of girls that fall prey to these men.The Epigraph Authors — and a hidden Book Behind the Book?* Albert Pike, Confederate States of America General* Louise Freeman Davis on John Oxenham's Maid of the Silver Sea* Aurora Leigh (Elizabeth Barret Browning) and Ink Black Heart* The Ring and the Book (Robert Browning)* Pompilia: A Feminist Reading of 'The Ring and the Book'Hogwarts Professor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hogwarts Professor at hogwartsprofessor.substack.com/subscribe

Date: 7 September 2025Series: Letters from the Lord of Life - Summer 2025Speaker: Ian Fenton

Alfie tells David and Jon that the Tour of Britain has caused his road to be closed - and he's blowing a gasket over it. Jon then chats about the upcoming Rotherham game and lets David and Alfie know that he wants their owner nowhere near Exeter City. And if you'd like to support the pod and receive episodes early, a Patreon only pod, Jon's Thursday night preview videos, immediate match reviews on a Saturday and be part of a super little community then sign up to https://www.patreon.com/ydkwydpod thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has been four days since the huge 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck the mountainous eastern region of Afghanistan, near the city of Jalalabad. Over 1,400 people are reported to have been killed by the initial quake and its aftershocks, with over 3,000 injured. While already living their lives under the restrictions imposed by the Taliban, how are women and girls affected by this disaster? Nuala McGovern talks to Mahjooba Nowrouzi, senior journalist for the BBC's Afghan Service.After the fall of the Taliban in 2001, Afghan women judges set out to reform the country, tackling corruption and presiding over cases such as violence against women and children. When Western forces withdrew four years ago, these judges were targeted by the Taliban and many fled Afghanistan. In her new book, The Escape from Kabul, the journalist Karen Bartlett tells the story of some of those women and how international judges from around the world banded together to help them escape. Karen joins Nuala along with Fawzia Amini, one of Afghanistan's leading judges and women's rights campaigners, who came to Britain with her husband and four daughters after the Taliban returned. Is navigating friendships and the pressure not to be too demanding making women lonely? Journalist Chante Joseph talks to Nuala about how adopting the role of a “low maintenance friend,” once a source of pride, ultimately left her feeling isolated along with the journalist Claire Cohen. Two councils in South Yorkshire are introducing new policies to make night-time venues safer for women. In Sheffield, there will be a Women's Safety Charter, while in Rotherham, councillors are set to approve a new programme to tackle harassment and drink spiking. So how big a problem is the harassment and what is being done? Nuala is joined by Rob Reiss, a Sheffield city councillor and Kayleigh Waine project manager of Sheffield Safe Square and manager of Katie O'Brien's an Irish Bar in Sheffield City Centre.The play ‘Invasive Species' is about a young woman attempting, for the sake of ambition and survival, to force herself into various moulds that do not fit who she truly is. Nuala talks to Maia Novi who stars in the London transfer of her own semi-autobiographical dark comedy in which she plays herself, an ambitious Argentinean actor who will stop at nothing to achieve the American dream. She joins Nuala to talk about the themes of the play. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Rebecca Myatt

This episode examines a pivotal legal case on grooming gangs in the UK, centering on survivor Liz's fight for justice against her rapist, Ashgar Boston. Featuring insights from Lord Pearson and legal expert Robin Tilbrook, we explore the complexities of the case, including significant milestones like securing Liz's anonymity and waiving the limitation period. Liz's story underscores the need for accountability from perpetrators and institutions, highlighting a path toward justice not only for her but for many others. This discussion emphasizes our collective responsibility to confront these societal issues and support survivors in reclaiming their lives. Partial Transcript: Hearts of Oak   [0:25]different show tonight. I wrote a piece in the Gateway Pundit two days ago, and it was an overview of the legal case that I have been involved in pulling together. And tonight I'm going to bring on, as pre-records, I spoke to Lord Pearson of Rannock earlier. You'll hear his input in the case. I spoke to Liz, obviously the person at the centre of the case, the very brave survivor who I've got to know over the last five years, and Robin Tilbrook, who has been a guest on numerous times. And he, of course, is the legal mastermind, the person who has spearheaded this in terms of the legal side. So I want to touch on all three of those different angles to this case. And this is quite a key case because I think it's a blueprint for hundreds of other cases, really, hundreds of other cases across the UK to go after these rapists, not only to give these girls financial justice, but to bankrupt the perpetrators. We have had well over 500 individuals charged, sentenced, and locked away for these crimes. And this is the first of its kind in terms of getting financial justice for these girls. But I Peter Mcilvenna   [1:47]Want to just touch on this. Obviously, it's a stain on British history. And it is something that has been brushed under the carpet for many, many years. Let me bring up, this is just the front of the article. First, private prosecution of a grooming gang rapist, a blueprint for justice. And then I talk about, obviously, the situation in the UK and then how sea girls were actually protected. The crazy part of this is that you have the white people. English communities have, by and large, not stood up for these girls. But yet in the Sikh communities, they set up these vigilante groups that actually would look after these girls. We didn't do that in the English communities. Hearts of Oak   [2:36]Being ignored for decades, first reported in 1975 in the Rotherham Advertiser. [2:46] The Stain on British History Hearts of Oak   [2:42]And then later on, Julie Bindell wrote in the Sunday Times. And then of course Andrew Norfolk in 2012 on the front page of the Times and his front page story blew this up and made it into a story that the British public were aware of. Over 500 prosecutions, 500 individuals sentenced to this in over 75 trials in over 40 towns across the UK and the head of one of the policing, it was Northampton, said that this is happening in every town across the UK, except, of course, London, because Lee Khan tells us that actually it's not happening in London. Make of that what you will. Maybe London is the perfect city in the world. I don't think so. I think it's been brushed under the carpet there also. Hearts of Oak   [3:33]So we've had these all across the country and I want to touch on this legal case, and the link to this article is in the description. It goes back to 2020, whenever Alan Craig, my co-founder at Hearts of Vogue, and Baroness Cox, who, along with Lord Pearson, has been the most vocal person in terms of critiquing Islam and standing up for those who are oppressed under that, especially women. They went to visit Liz in Rotherham. Heard her story and were, not that they'd heard this story before, but again, and also when you meet someone face-to-face and hear it, it's raw. [4:15] A Legal Blueprint for Justice Hearts of Oak   [4:16]And they came away wanting to assist in setting up a legal process so she could get financial justice for that. Justice, I don't know how you get justice in terms of this issue, But, so we talked to her, Alan and the Baroness came back from visiting her in Rotherham. I chatted to them both. Immediately, I talked to Lord Pearson. And within days, Lord Pearson had pulled together the money to start this legal case. Without the money, it would have remained just an idea, a vision, a hope. So we started that. That was in August 2020. The money came together beginning of September 2020. And then we reached out to Robin Tillabrook. We had all known Robin, and Robin also had been trying to start such a case before. So we engaged with Robin, pulled together a conversation, and after that conversation, we realized this was possible. Well, we had the funding, we had the girl, the survivor, and we had now the legal ability to move ahead with it. So that was everything. Hearts of Oak   [5:33]Then in October 2020, we're kind of started this. We think this is all good. October 2020, Liz learned that Asker Boston, her rapist, had been moved to an open prison. She hadn't even been told. Now, a known prison, this is only serving 32 months of his sentence. He was moved to known prison. A known prison means, hey, you can go home for weekends. You can apply for that. And she was petrified. Did that mean that he would be coming to Rotherham, harassing her? She was living in fear. And, of course, the Ministry of Justice, they gave a bland apology because they didn't really give a damn.     Connect with Hearts of Oak. . .

Date: 31 August 2025Series: Letters from the Lord of Life - Summer 2025Speaker: Ji Pattison-Smith

Matt Trump fights through tech gremlins to deliver a powerful episode on the turmoil unfolding in England. From the migrant hotel battles in Epping to the haunting legacy of Rotherham's scandals, he traces how years of neglect and two-tier justice have fueled today's eruption of English patriotism. Revisiting the 2024 Southport stabbings and the government's heavy-handed crackdowns, Matt shows how frustration boiled over into riots, arrests, and now a peaceful wave of St. George's Cross flags spreading across the country. He connects these events to broader questions of national identity, sovereignty, and the deliberate humiliation of English heritage, weaving in history from the Battle of Agincourt to the cultural imprint of The Who. With reflections on faith, Shakespeare adaptations, and the genius of grassroots resistance, this episode captures the spirit of a nation rediscovering itself in defiance of its rulers.

Date: 24 August 2025Series: Letters from the Lord of Life - Summer 2025Speaker: Ian Jones

What do sausage rolls, smuggled milk, and Wembley heartbreak have in common? In this episode of Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast, Mike is joined by Jenny for a passionate and hilarious post-match reaction to Sutton United's defeat at Forest Green.From confessing to police about bringing in “contraband milk” to a fan's unforgettable admission of hiding two sausage rolls down her bra, Jenny reminds us why Sutton's fanbase is truly unique.But it's not all laughs – Jenny dives into the pain of Sutton's most heartbreaking losses, including the Rotherham final, and shares her frustrations and hopes for Steve Morison's squad. With reflections on team selection, fan patience, and why supporting Sutton means backing the lads through tough times, this chat balances humour with heartfelt honesty.

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Carl Roberts and former Wales internationals Sam Vokes and Iwan Roberts reflect on the weekend's results including the opening round of the Premier League. Cardiff got back to winning ways with a dominant 3-0 win over Rotherham and Swansea got their first league win after beating Sheffield United 1-0. Wrexham made it two successive losses in the Championship with a 3-2 defeat to West Brom while Newport County lost their first league game after a 2-1 loss at Grimsby.

A thumping 3-0 win for Cardiff City over Rotherham means a very happy episode this week. Ben James and Tom Phillips are back while Ben Price takes a break and they discuss Swindon, Rotherham, transfers and rumours, and look ahead to a big week with Wimbledon and Luton to come... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Date: 17 August 2025Series: Letters from the Lord of Life - Summer 2025Speaker: David Harvey

This week's new albums: The Black Keys | As December Falls | NO CIGARAlso: Mid maxing, the kids are alright, self-service, Marmite 90s U2, black and white comparisons, losing everyone early, punk phylogenetic trees, not that close, great truckin' songs have a renaissance, binary scales, mid-oughts everywhere except where it should be, Find My Flatmate, coming up next: Tonia Todman, drummer exchange programmes, Vine Inch Nails, musical tapas, full Fab, EPL round 1, owning the owners and the weird accent Clasico.Next week: Dojo Cuts | The Unknowns | EPs from Lammping and Cult PythonSpotify playlists: 2025 review albums | Playlist archive | Doc and Beeso's 2025 mixtapesThe database: All our review albums and year-end top 5 listsFind us on: Spotify Podcasts | Apple Podcasts | RSS feed for other appsSocials: Beeso on Bluesky | Doc on BlueSky | Pod Facebook | Pod email

We've probably run the Port Vale geography joke as far as it can! On this weeks episode, Alternative Wales' Ryan March joins as Ben Price is away, and Ben James returns from Burslem to discuss Cardiff City's 0-0 draw with the Valiants. The boys also discuss your tweets, the start of the season so far, and look ahead to the Carabao Cup and Rotherham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Date: 10 August 2025Series: Letters from the Lord of Life - Summer 2025Speaker: Ewan Wilson

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Date: 3 August 2025Series: Letters from the Lord of Life - Summer 2025Speaker: Ian Fenton

The Lionesses have made history by becoming the first England football squad to win a major trophy on foreign soil, they successfully defended their European title in Basel last night. The match went to extra time and penalties - Clare McDonnell got reaction and reflection from guests including 5Live commentator Vicki Sparks, BBC Sport correspondent Katie Gornall, chief executive of the Women's Professional League Nikki Doucet and star player Lucy Bronze's mum Diane.The BBC has found that five women who were exploited by so-called grooming gangs in Rotherham as children say they were also abused by police officers in the town at the time. One woman says she was raped repeatedly in a marked police car, and threatened with being handed back to the gang if she didn't comply. The BBC's Ed Thomas brings us the story and Clare hears from Professor Alexis Jay who is the author of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse and Zoë Billingham, former His Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary.Actor Michelle Collins, best known as Cindy Beale in the BBC's EastEnders, makes her Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut in Motorhome Marilyn, a dark comedy inspired by Michelle's real-life encounter with a woman Cindy saw in LA. The play reveals the toll of living in the shadow of an icon, exploring failure, ageing and the heartbreaking cost of unattained dreams. Michelle joined Datshiane from Edinburgh to talk about her debut.Hattie Williams lost her mother when she was 18 years old leaving her feeling anchorless and needing to embark on a self-exploratory journey to recover some stability. When she experienced motherhood, she felt that she had achieved that. She told Anita Rani how these experiences inspired her first novel, Bitter Sweet, which she wrote on her maternity leave.Sara Pascoe is a comedian, and her children don't sleep, her kitchen won't clean itself and her husband “doesn't want to be in it”. Sara's new show - I am a Strange Gloop – is on a UK tour. She stumbles stunned to the stage from the soft play area, with battle-hardened tales to tell on the front line of motherhood.Nicola Benedetti is a Grammy award winning violinist and ambassador for classical music. She is also director of the Edinburgh International Festival, which begins on Friday. In October she's due to embark on her first solo tour in more than ten years. She joined Clare to discuss the repertoire, and how she will combine solo performances with storytelling, and share a selection of shorter works.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Annette Wells Editor: Corinna Jones

The BBC has found that five women who were exploited by so-called grooming gangs in Rotherham as children say they were also abused by police officers in the town at the time. One woman says she was raped repeatedly in a marked police car, and threatened with being handed back to the gang if she didn't comply. The BBC's Ed Thomas brings us the story and Clare McDonnell hears from Professor Alexis Jay who is the author of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse and Zoë Billingham, former His Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary. New mums are often inundated with advice, whether that's from their own mums or well meaning women in their lives. Increasingly though, given the sheer amount of our lives that takes place on social media the advice can come straight through our phones. It's led to what the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) is calling 'advice overwhelm'. They say two thirds of new mums surveyed felt being inundated with advice added to the pressures of motherhood. It also found a third of new parents feel it's 'self-indulgent' to seek therapy and support. Clare is joined by Georgina Sturmer from BACP and Emma Gould, a mum of three who has experience of this. Julie is a new play about Julie Livingstone, a 14-year-old girl who died after being struck by a plastic bullet fired from an Army Saracen in May 1981 in Belfast, at the height of the hunger strike crisis. It is written and performed by her niece, award-winning actress Charlotte McCurry, who wasn't born when the tragedy happened but has grown up with Julie's legacy. Charlotte joins Clare. With the women's Euro's over, talk has turned to what next for the women's game in this country. One club which often gets mentioned when looking at alternative ways of running a football club is Lewes FC in East Sussex. It gained national attention back in 2017 when it became the first club in the world to pay its men and women equally. It hasn't been smooth sailing and there are questions even now about its financial viability, but one of those who championed its move to gender equality is Karen Dobres. She's even written a book about it – Pitch Invasion, my story as a feminist on a Football Club Board. Karen joins Clare in the studio. Presenter: Clare McDonnell Producer: Emma Pearce

It's nearly back! Leagues One and Two kick off this weekend. Following two successive relegations Luton are among the favourites in League One alongside the likes of Cardiff, Stockport and Bolton. At the other end could it be a long season for Rotherham, Peterborough or Wimbledon? In League Two Walsall will try to go again while Gillingham and MK Dons have high hopes. Who will be fighting to stay in the football league at the bottom?Fans across the country will be full of hope and expectation but will their hope prove well founded or misplaced? Former football league defender Gregor Robertson joins Tom Clarke to assess the runners riders and also rans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv The doctor strike is ending what comes next Scotland gives Trump three things he likes and one thing he doesnt Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty announce separation Two hours of terror in a New York skyscraper Newspaper headlines Starmer rewarding Hamas and Labours low blow Man arrested after two stabbed to death at Bermondsey business UK gets first female Astronomer Royal in 350 years Paris robbery prompts 3m insurance payout to Royal Collection UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditions Police officers also abused Rotherham grooming gang victims

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Newspaper headlines Starmer rewarding Hamas and Labours low blow Man arrested after two stabbed to death at Bermondsey business Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty announce separation The doctor strike is ending what comes next Paris robbery prompts 3m insurance payout to Royal Collection Police officers also abused Rotherham grooming gang victims Two hours of terror in a New York skyscraper Scotland gives Trump three things he likes and one thing he doesnt UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditions UK gets first female Astronomer Royal in 350 years

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv The doctor strike is ending what comes next Two hours of terror in a New York skyscraper Newspaper headlines Starmer rewarding Hamas and Labours low blow Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty announce separation Police officers also abused Rotherham grooming gang victims Scotland gives Trump three things he likes and one thing he doesnt Paris robbery prompts 3m insurance payout to Royal Collection UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditions UK gets first female Astronomer Royal in 350 years Man arrested after two stabbed to death at Bermondsey business

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Scotland gives Trump three things he likes and one thing he doesnt Newspaper headlines Starmer rewarding Hamas and Labours low blow Two hours of terror in a New York skyscraper Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty announce separation UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditions The doctor strike is ending what comes next Paris robbery prompts 3m insurance payout to Royal Collection Police officers also abused Rotherham grooming gang victims UK gets first female Astronomer Royal in 350 years Man arrested after two stabbed to death at Bermondsey business

Date: 27 July 2025Series: Letters from the Lord of Life - Summer 2025Speaker: Ben Keen

Date: 20 July 2025Series: The Letter to the Philippians - Rethinking LifeSpeaker: Elliot Hyliger

Re-release: Originally aired on 20 Oct 2023Does your practice reflect the value of self-regulation? In this week's episode, we're joined by members of the senior team from Rawmarsh Nursery School in Rotherham as we explore the vital importance of nurturing self-regulation skills. Episode LinksExplore Continuous Provision Inside OutShop our Complete Classroom Solutions

Angel Studios https://Angel.com/ToddJoin the Angel Guild today and stream Testament, a powerful new series featuring the retelling of the book of Acts. Alan's Soaps https://www.AlansArtisanSoaps.comUse coupon code TODD to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.Bioptimizers https://Bioptimizers.com/toddEnter promo code TODD to get 10% off your order of Berberine Breakthrough today.Bizable https://GoBizable.comUntie your business exposure from your personal exposure with BiZABLE.  Schedule your FREE consultation at GoBizAble.com today.  Bonefrog https://BonefrogCoffee.com/toddThe new GOLDEN AGE is here!  Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.Bulwark Capital https://KnowYourRiskPodcast.comHear directly from Zach Abraham as he shares insights in this FREE “Halftime” Webinar, THURSDAY, July 24th at 3:30 Pacific.  Register now at Know Your Risk Podcast dot com. Renue Healthcare https://Renue.Healthcare/ToddYour journey to a better life starts at Renue Healthcare. Visit https://Renue.Healthcare/ToddIt's the question that anyone in The West can ask. You can ask this in good conscience - but is it veneer? This question was brought up by a 104 year old war veteran on the 80th anniversary of VE day…Episode Links:Powerful words from this 104-year-old war veteran on the VE Day 80th anniversary: "Things are different. In fact, to be honest with you, this is not the country I fought for." MAGA: Democrat insurrection to silence RFK Jr during hearing at CapitolAt 18, Martyna Ogonowska got 17 years for stabbing a man who was violently sexually assaulting her - appeal denied. Banaras Hussain, Rotherham gang leader who raped & tortured girls as young as 11, walked free after serving under half his 19-year sentence.This isn't justice."There was a woman... she was actually a charity worker ...and what she would do is she would go into the children's care homes, bring the children out and give them to the pedophiles..."- @officialsammyukRep. Shri Thanedar stumped when asked to name areas in his districtGENOCIDE: South African leader, "We'll kill how many whites, we'll kill their children, we'll kill their women, we'll kill anything that stands in our way."CNN Dreams: Maybe An English-Speaking Pope Will Change Trump's Mind?

Dat president Trump zich zou Mengen in de oorlog tussen Israel en Iran en Irans nucleaire installaties zou aanvallen, kwam voor premier Keir Starmer als een donderslag bij heldere hemel. De Britse regeringsleider was er heilig van overtuigd dat Donald Trump zijn gevechtspiloten thuis zou laten. Wat zegt die onwetendheid of gebrek aan inschattingsvermogen van Starmer over zijn verhouding met Trump? En dan speelt na elf jaar en vele onderzoeken ook weer een langslepend misbruikschandaal op: er komt een nieuw, groot, juridische enquete in de Rotherham-zaak. Ook in deze aflevering Eén van Londens prestigieuze adressen stond decennialang op naam van de Amerikaanse ambassade. Inmiddels is het vierkante, modernistische gebouw aan het deftige Grosvenor Square verbouwd tot een hypersjiek hotel. In augustus openen de nieuwe eigenaren de deuren voor iedereen die er 1800 euro per nacht voor over heeft om er te overnachten. Voor eenieder bij wie nu een belletje gaat rinkelen, dit hotel is inderdaad onderdeel van dezelfde keten als het luxueuze Rosewood hotel in de voormalige Paleis van Justitie aan de Prinsengracht in Amsterdam dat afgelopen maand openging. Dit was in een klap het duurste hotel van Nederland (vanaf 1200 per nacht), de Chancery Rosewood wordt met hetzelfde gemak het duurste hotel van Londen. Over Van Bekhovens Britten In van Bekhovens Britten praten Lia van Bekhoven en Connor Clerx elke week over de grootste nieuwsonderwerpen en de belangrijkste ontwikkelingen in het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Van Brexit naar binnenlandse politiek, van de Royals tot de tabloids. Waarom fascineert het VK Nederlanders meer dan zo veel andere Europese landen? Welke rol speelt het vooralsnog Verenigd Koninkrijk in Europa, nu het woord Brexit uit het Britse leven lijkt verbannen, maar de gevolgen van de beslissing om uit de EU te stappen iedere dag duidelijker worden? De Britse monarchie, en daarmee de staat, staat voor grote veranderingen na de dood van Queen Elisabeth en de kroning van haar zoon Charles. De populariteit van het Koningshuis staat op een dieptepunt. Hoe verandert de Britse monarchie onder koning Charles, en welke gevolgen heeft dat voor de Gemenebest? In Van Bekhovens Britten analyseren Lia en Connor een Koninkrijk met tanende welvaart, invloed en macht. De Conservatieve Partij leverde veertien jaar op rij de premier, maar nu heeft Labour onder Keir Starmer de teugels in handen. Hoe ziet het VK er onder Keir Starmer uit? En hoe gaan de ‘gewone’ Britten, voor zover die bestaan, daar mee om? Al deze vragen en meer komen aan bod in Van Bekhovens Britten. Een kritische blik op het Verenigd Koninkrijk, waar het een race tussen Noord-Ierland en Schotland lijkt te worden wie zich het eerst af kan scheiden van het VK. Hoe lang blijft het Koninkrijk verenigd? Na ruim 45 jaar onder de Britten heeft Lia van Bekhoven een unieke kijk op het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Als inwoner, maar zeker geen anglofiel, heeft ze een scherpe blik op het nieuws, de politiek, de monarchie en het dagelijkse leven aan de overkant van de Noordzee. Elke woensdag krijg je een nieuwe podcast over het leven van Van Bekhovens Britten in je podcastapp. Scherpe analyses, diepgang waar op de radio geen tijd voor is en een flinke portie humor. Abonneer en mis geen aflevering. Over Lia Lia van Bekhoven is correspondent Verenigd Koninkrijk voor onder andere BNR Nieuwsradio, VRT, Knack en Elsevier en is regelmatig in talkshows te zien als duider van het nieuws uit het VK. Ze woont sinds 1976 in Londen, en is naast correspondent voor radio, televisie en geschreven media ook auteur van de boeken Mama gaat uit dansen, het erfgoed van Diana, prinses van Wales (1997), Land van de gespleten God, Noord-Ierland en de troubles (2000), In Londen, 9 wandelingen door de Britse hoofdstad (2009) en Klein-Brittannië (2022).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richie is joined by Marilyn Hawes and Raja Miah MBE. Baroness Casey's interim report into group-based child sexual exploitation—often referred to as "grooming gangs"—has laid bare  widespread failures across UK institutions to confront this horrific abuse. Authorities frequently avoided recording the ethnicity and nationality of perpetrators, fearing accusations of racism. Two‑thirds of cases lacked any ethnicity data, though local records in areas like Rotherham, Greater Manchester, South and West Yorkshire revealed a disproportionate number of Asian‑background men were responsible.To discuss this, Richie is joined by two tireless - and fearless - campaigners for justice for the victims of these rape gangs. Former teacher Marilyn Hawes works around the clock to educate children, parents and educators to recognise the patterns of grooming.https://freedom-abuse.org/https://x.com/MarilynHawes7Raja Miah MBE is a a long-standing campaigner and whistle-blower who's been at the forefront of exposing grooming gang scandals, particularly in his hometown of Oldham. Six years ago, Raja blew the whistle on how senior Labour party figures in Oldham knew about gangs and covered it up. https://www.redwallandtherabble.co.uk/https://x.com/recusant_rajahttps://buymeacoffee.com/recusantnine

313: Ellie's Dad - life lessons, a quiz, and some "jokes" What are the lyrics to Happy Birthday? What is the correct term for male swimwear? Who is Jennifer Lopez? Ellie's Dad knows the answer to none of these questions, and we are here to mock him for it. Yes, it's a Father's Day Special as Jim returns to the podcast. We discuss Crystal Palace's FA cup win, aka the best day of his life. He shares the number one nugget of wisdom he's learned after 78 years on the planet, and Ellie comes up with a new plan to monetise him in his old age. There are some quiz questions, and Confessions involving a Turkish airport, two clothes steamers, and the Virgin Mary. Listen right to the end for a classic Dad joke. Trigger warning: this episode includes several instances of Jim singing, plus an impression of Joe McElderry by Ellie. If you have been affected by any of the singing on this podcast, we can only apologise. Ellie's Dad isn't on social media. But you can follow him around at our gigs. WE ARE ON OUR! This month we're bringing our new show Hot Mess to Banbury and Milton Keynes, then in July it's Buxton, Lancaster, Lichfield, Eastleigh, Bristol, Poole, Barnsley, Stevenage and Cheltenham... Feastival and Deer Shed Festival in the summer. Then Sunderland, Rotherham, Stamford, Loughborough, Tonbridge, Exeter, Redruth, Basingstoke, Bishop's Stortford and many more in the autumn, and beyond! Some shows are already SOLD OUT so get in quick - visit scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. *WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on X, Instagram, and Facebook @scummymummies. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Jon Rhodes from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK based sludge/doom/stoner metal band Swamp Coffin about their latest album Drowning Glory, released September 27th, 2024 on APF Records. We chatted about the cost of vinyl production and shipping and the difficulty of touring post-Brexit, as well as the highly personal inspiration behind tracks on the latest album. We also discussed the band's fusion of stoner/sludge with hardcore influences, the state of Rotherham, working with APF Records and much more. Listen to and order Drowning Glory: https://swampcoffin.bandcamp.com/album/drowning-glory Follow Swamp Coffin: https://www.facebook.com/swampcoffinband/ https://www.instagram.com/swampcoffin/ https://x.com/swampcoffin

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt pushing back against NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor's attempt to debunk Trump's statements about the crosses meant to signify the number of murdered white farmers in South Africa; CNN's Scott Jennings going completely speechless after hearing his co-panelists Charles Blow and Elise Labott bizarre take on the resurgence in popularity for the phrase “kill the white farmers” and the actual murder of white farmers in South Africa; new footage of Julius Malema of the Economic Freedom Fighters leading huge crowds to chant “kill the boer, kill the farmer”; WNBA's Brittney Griner and Angel Reese doing more damage to the WNBA brand and women's basketball for their continued mistreatment of Caitlin Clark; the the real reason the election of muslim Rukhsana Ismail as the mayor of Rotherham may be a bad sign for the UK; Scott Bessent explaining to David Westin why the Trump administration may not only revoke Harvard University's tax exempt status, but also consider taxing it's endowment; and much more. Dave also does a special “ask me anything” question-and-answer session on a wide-ranging host of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ -------- Today's Sponsors: MD Hearing - Get the high-quality, affordable hearing aids you deserve with MDHearing. Go to: https://ShopMDHearing.com and use promo code RUBIN to get a pair of hearing aids for JUST $297!  Lean - A powerful weight loss supplement with remarkable results to help lower blood sugar, burn fat by converting it into energy, and curb your appetite. Rubin Report viewers get 20% off plus free rush shipping off their first order! Go to: https://TakeLean.com and enter promo code DAVE20 for your discount GoldCo - Protect your money with gold and silver during these unstable times. Get UNLIMITED bonus silver on all qualified orders, just for getting started. You'll also get a complimentary 2025 Gold & Silver Kit to help you make a decision. Go to: http://davelikesgold.com/

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Matthew Bannister onHannah Deacon who ran a successful campaign to allow her son – and many others – to be treated with cannabis after he was diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy. Andrew Norfolk, the journalist who exposed the Rotherham grooming gang scandal.Dame June Clark, the President of the Royal College of Nursing who argued for more education to increase the skills of the nursing profession.Martin Graham the businessman who built his own opera house in the Cotswolds so he could stage Wagner's Ring Cycle. Producer: Ed PrendevilleArchive used: No More Nightingale, BBC, 1991; One O'Clock News, BBC, 03/04/1989; Open Country, BBC Radio 4, 27/06/2019; The Longborough Ring 2024: Wagner – Der Ring des Nibelungen, Longborough Festival Opera, Music Director Anthony Negus, Director Amy Lane; Today, BBC Radio 4, 2013; Utopia: In Search of the Dream, BBC Four, 05/05/2020; Sportsday, BBC News 24, 15/09/2016; BBC Breakfast, BBC, 19/02/2018; This Morning: Should Medical Cannabis Be More Accessible, ITV, Uploaded to YouTube, 29/10/2018; Morning Live, BBC, 07/11/2022; The Today Programme, BBC Radio 4, 19/06/2018; ITV News, ITV, 19/06/2018; Wogan, BBC, 19/01/1990; Raising a Glass to Cheers, BBC Radio 4, 26/07/2012; Cheers, TV Programme, Produced by Charles/Burrows/Charles Productions; Groomed for Sex, BBC Three, 06/12/2011; The Media Show, BBC Radio 4, 27/08/2014; Frontlines of Journalism, BBC Radio 4, 04/07/2023; Symphony No. 39 in E-flat major, KV 543: Adagio. Allegro, Performed by Bruno Walter, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Siegfried, Act II Scene 3: Willkommen, Siegfried, Performed by Manfred Jung, Heinz Zednik, Bayreuther Festspielorchester, Conductor Pierre Boulez, Composed by Richard Wagner; Le nozze di Figaro, K.492, Act 3: Ricevete, o padroncina, Performed by Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, RIAS Kammerchor, Conductor Ferenc Fricsay, Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Das Rheingold, Scene 1: Lugt, Schwestern! Die Weckerin lacht in den Grund, Performed by Norma Sharp, Ilse Gramatzki, Marga Schiml, Hermann Becht, Bayreuther Festspielorchester, Conductor Pierre Boulez, Composed by Richard Wagner

Alan's Soaps https://www.AlansArtisanSoaps.comUse coupon code TODD to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.Bioptimizers https://Bioptimizers.com/toddEnter promo code TODD to get 10% off your order of MassZymes today.Bizable https://GoBizable.comUntie your business exposure from your personal exposure with BiZABLE.  Schedule your FREE consultation at GoBizAble.com today.  Bonefrog https://BonefrogCoffee.com/toddThe new GOLDEN AGE is here!  Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.Bulwark Capital Bulwark Capital Management (bulwarkcapitalmgmt.com)Do you know how tariffs can affect your retirement? Join Zach Abraham's FREE Webinar “Tariff Edition” Thursday May 22 at 3:30 Pacific. Sign up at KnowYourRiskRadio.com today.Renue Healthcare https://Renue.Healthcare/ToddYour journey to a better life starts at Renue Healthcare. Visit https://Renue.Healthcare/ToddLISTEN and SUBSCRIBE at:The Todd Herman Show - Podcast - Apple PodcastsThe Todd Herman Show | Podcast on SpotifyWATCH and SUBSCRIBE at: Todd Herman - The Todd Herman Show - YouTubeIt's the question that anyone in The West can ask. You can ask this in good conscience - but is it veneer? This question was brought up by a 104 year old war veteran on the 80th anniversary of VE day…Episode Links:Powerful words from this 104-year-old war veteran on the VE Day 80th anniversary: "Things are different. In fact, to be honest with you, this is not the country I fought for." MAGA: Democrat insurrection to silence RFK Jr during hearing at CapitolAt 18, Martyna Ogonowska got 17 years for stabbing a man who was violently sexually assaulting her - appeal denied. Banaras Hussain, Rotherham gang leader who raped & tortured girls as young as 11, walked free after serving under half his 19-year sentence.This isn't justice."There was a woman... she was actually a charity worker ...and what she would do is she would go into the children's care homes, bring the children out and give them to the pedophiles..."- @officialsammyukRep. Shri Thanedar stumped when asked to name areas in his districtGENOCIDE: South African leader, "We'll kill how many whites, we'll kill their children, we'll kill their women, we'll kill anything that stands in our way."CNN Dreams: Maybe An English-Speaking Pope Will Change Trump's Mind?

Joining Stuart Maconie in the Salford studio are the actress Phina Oruche who began her career modelling in America. She's best known for playing Liberty Baker in Footballers Wives. Phina is currently on stage at the Liverpool Everyman in Nathan Powell's new play 'Takeaway', where she stars as Carol, the matriach behind Hyltons Caribbean takeaway. Kate Mossman is facinated by 'Men of A Certain Age'. so she's written a book to try to get to the bottom of why she's so enthralled by a certain kind of wrinkly rock star. Drag Race star Divina De Campo has been touring her solo show, a mix of comedy, song and storytelling, and Joe Kent-Walters won best newcomer at this year's Edinburgh Comedy Awards for his show in the guise of Frankie Monroe, the owner of Rotherham's finest working men's club 'The Misty Moon'.And there's music from Gruff Rhys, who has just released a remastered version of his 2014 album 'American Interior'Presenter: Stuart Maconie Producer: Jessica Treen

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Matthew Bannister on: Group Captain John Allman ‘Paddy' Hemingway DFC , the last surviving pilot who fought in the Battle of Britain during the second world war.Dame Julie Kenny, the successful businesswoman from Rotherham who led the regeneration of one of Britain's largest stately homes.Tuppy Owens, who campaigned for greater openness about sex – and set up charities to help disabled people enjoy fulfilling relationships.Dick McTaggart, the only Scottish boxer to win an Olympic gold medal. Described as a “legend” in the world of boxing.Interviewee: Brian Hemingway Interviewee: Sarah McLeod Interviewee: Professor Claire De Than Interviewee: Ray CaulfieldProducer: Catherine Powell Assistant Producer: Ribika MoktanArchive used: Over the Edge, BBC2, 15th October 1996, Outsiders: Disabled and Looking for Love, BBC3 30th March 2006, Victoria Derbyshire Show, BBC 19th February 2016. BBC News 15th September 2020. BBC News Northern Ireland 9th November 2023. “The Battle of Britain, with Ewan and Colin McGregor” BBC Two 11th July 2015. Rt. Hon. Winston Churchill 20th August 1940. “Hitler's Luftwaffe vs The RAF In The Battle Of Britain, Blitz Spirit” BBC Select YouTube Channel, Uploaded 20th September 2021. “Remembering the Battle of Britain” Reuters, 23rd June 2010. Jamie Veitch, Sheffield Live FM radio, 27th September 2019. Dame Julie Kenny, from the Wentworth Woodhouse Trust. BBC Radio Scotland, The Scottish Olympians, 8th August 2004. Tales of Gold: Jack Beresford, Dick McTaggart and Don Thompson, BBC1, 29/05/1992/

Matt Davies-Adams, Adrian Clarke and Sam Parkin have their EFL gaze firmly fixed on League's One and Two this week. There's news of a managerial change at Crawley, a review of the bonkers game at Rotherham on Tuesday, as well as previews of Wrexham v Stockport, Peterborough v Charlton, Bradford v Colchester and Gillingham v Walsall. We also welcome the return of the Scouting Report! Sam and Adrian pick two Championship hot shots to keep an eye on.  Through in predictions, tweet of the week and some harsh TV reviews and you've got a show! Our partners quinn bet have a NEW offer: you can now get 50% back up to £35 + 10 Free Spins.   If your account has Sportsbook losses at the end of your first day's betting, QuinnBet will refund 50% of your losses as a Free Bet up to £35 (min 3 bets) Plus 10 Free online casino spins at QuinnCasino. Even if your account is up, you're guaranteed a £5 Free Bet Plus 10 Free Spins provided you place at least 1 bet of £10 or greater at the minimum odds. T&Cs apply | 18+ New UK Customers Only | GambleAware.org | Gamble Responsibly  https://quinnbet.click/o/L5trHE?lpage=T4KU20

In this show, we explore whether Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, can fix the pressing issues facing the UK today. After his failure to secure a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, can he address the real problems affecting the UK? From tackling the vicious crimes in Southport and Rotherham to addressing the ongoing issue of Pakistani grooming gangs, Starmer's leadership is under scrutiny.  We also delve into the pressing concerns of illegal immigration, knife crime, and MPs assaulting members of the public. How will Starmer confront the crumbling economy, rising unemployment, and the state of the NHS? With the Labour Party's internal struggles, including Rachel Reeves' lies and Lord Ally freebies, is Starmer really equipped to lead the country through these turbulent times? Join us as we discuss Starmer's approval ratings and whether he can truly deliver on his promises. SEO Keywords & Tags: Keir Starmer UK politics Labour Party UK news 2025 UK debate Ukraine Russia peace deal Pakistani rape gangs Illegal immigration Knife crime UK Rotherham scandal Southport crime MPs assaulting the public Crumbling economy UK NHS crisis UK Benefits UK Rachel Reeves Labour Starmer approval ratings UK free speech Debate radiomes  

After John Eustace took over from Paul Warne at Derby County, why did he leave Blackburn Rovers after a year in charge? BBC Radio Lancashire's Andy Bayes joins the pod to discuss the latest at the club and who they may turn to next in their push for promotion. Rotherham boss Steve Evans joins Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff as they discuss Swansea's January transfer window – how will new director of football Richard Montague help their recruitment? They also discuss Plymouth's win in the FA Cup fourth round against Liverpool. Plus, they discuss Mark Hughes joining Carlisle, and how concerned should Walsall fans be as they continue to drop more points at the top of League 2?TIME CODES:01:10 – Rotherham with Steve Evans 04:00 – John Eustace leaves Blackburn Rovers 29:00 – Swansea City 34:30 – Mark Hughes in at Carlisle 40:00 – Top of League 2 44:00 – FA Cup Fourth Round weekend 48:20 – Fantasy EFL 49:10 – 72Plus/72MinusBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend:Sat 15 Feb 1500 Man City v Newcastle Sat 15 Feb 1730 Crystal Palace v Everton Sun 16 Feb 1400 Liverpool v Wolves Sun 16 Feb 1630 Tottenham v Man Utd.

Dominic Frisby joins us to discuss the horrific issue of the Rotherham rape gangs in the UK, how they could have persisted for so long, and what they tell us about the viability of multiculturalism. Sponsors: Monetary Metals & Persist SEO Guest's Video: Dominic Frisby as Judge Peter Rook QC Guest's Substacks: TheFlyingFrisby.com (financial) Frisbys.news (comedy) Guest's Twitter: @DominicFrisby Show notes for Ep. 2603

Sam Harris speaks with Helen Lewis about the culture wars. They discuss the role of journalists, DEI, political polarization, feminism, transgender activism, gender roles, the Rotherham scandal, Islam and jihadism, Elon Musk and X, the future of the Democratic Party, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe. Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment you can make in life. That's why Sam Harris created the Waking Up app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of life's most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest today is Poppy Coburn, assistant comment editor at The Telegraph. We spoke about the existential challenge that Rotherham presents to the British establishment, the similarities with the Catholic sex abuse scandal, the misogyny directed specifically at white women, and the divide among gender critical feminists in Britain.MMM is sponsored by 32…

Elon Musk recently reignited discussion of a decade-old child sex scandal in England, in which more than 1,000 girls were groomed and raped by gangs largely composed of men of Pakistani descent. The scandal was mismanaged by the authorities, and British journalist Melanie Phillips joins us to share her take on why this is. She discusses how this tragedy was made worse by the impacts of multiculturalism and explains how this ideology puts the values of liberal democracy at risk. She also discusses her new book The Builder's Stone: How Jews and Christians Built the West – and Why Only They Can Save It.