Mon 30 Apr - THE LAST EARTH: A Palestinian Story with Ramzy Baroud

In the run up to Nakba Day, which commemorates the displacement preceding and following the Israeli Declaration of Independence in 1948, an interview with Dr Ramzy Baroud and readings from his book, 'The Last Earth: A Palestinian Story', an empathetic and lyrical approach to the Palestinian saga. Also remembering Palestinian singer Rim Banna who died of cancer at the age of 51 on the day of the interview in March 2018 known for her modern interpretations of Palestinian folk song.

Listen Again - Ramzy Baroud - Stories of Palestine

Sat 28 Apr - Inspiral London and Medical Aid for Palestinians - CHARLIE FOX & ALEX DE ATH

Charlie Fox takes us nightwalking in North Kent and shares stories of InspiralLondon, a the arts walking project in the metropole and beyond, bringing tales of Gravesham and last weekend's festival. Plus Alex De'Ath of Puwaba! on Resonance Extra talks about Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) and his experiences on his recent visit to Palestine. He explains why and how he supports hospitals in Gaza that are completely reliant on international and voluntary aid.

Listen Again - Charlie Fox, Inspiral London - Alex De'Ath, Cycling in Palestine

Sat 21 Apr - BIPOLAR Exploring, disordered days - Lucy Newlyn

Lucy Newlyn shares the world of bipolar disorder in her uncompromising and intelligent book, 'Diary of a Bipolar Explorer' (Signal books).

'Newlyn doesn't flinch as she explores the relationship between bipolar disorder and exactly the kind of mindset that has made her a poet and a writer.' (Stewart Lee)


Listen Again - Lucy Newlyn - Poetry & Bipolar Disorder

Sat 14 Apr - THOMAS HYDE - composing & British political scandal

Thomas Hyde, composer, talks about making music from British political scandal. Notes and writings on the Profumo affair and speculation on the mysterious disappearance of murder suspect, Lord Lucan.


Listen Again - British Political Scandal and Music - Thomas Hyde

Sat 7 Apr - John Stephens, a retrospective in ABSTRACT ART

Artist John Stephens discusses how nothing really interests him. One of the Q Park underground artist group curated by Vanya Balogh and currently based at iCreate Studios Bedford he considers abstraction as an abiding genre of contemporary art discourse. Sharing anecdotes of a life in painting and beyond he crosses borders and time-lines as he reaches into his his own life experience for a personal retrospective.

Listen Again - John Stephens - A Life in Abstract Art