Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe meet Professor Catherine Barnard, senior tutor at Trinity College and a leading researcher working on the issues surrounding the Brexit negotiations. We also hear from Composer Shirley Thompson OBE, who composes music for TV and film, theatre, dance and opera. … [Read more...]

In this edition we speak to Sonita Alleyne OBE, the first woman to be the master of Jesus College since its foundation in 1496 and Sara Marshall from the UK Community Foundation talks about the tampon tax, which has been providing funds for charities supporting girls and women facing issues. Introduced by Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe. … [Read more...]

Women Making Waves celebrates International Women’s Day in the company of spoken word artist Jaspreet Kaur, Rising Network Festival founder Lily Cheng, and Cheesemonger Suzannah Wansell. We hear from Joanna Forbes L’Estrange, founder of, all-female a cappella group Aquilla. We eavesdrop on a conversation between Leigh Chambers and her daughter Mia … [Read more...]

In this edition, we meet Dr Emma Boland, a scientist who talks about climate change - your opportunity to get a clear understanding of the science behind the problem; and Dr Ghina Halabi, is an Astrophysicist. Ghina’s story began as a child in Barouk, a small village tucked among the thousand-year-old cedars of Mount Lebanon. Presented by Linda … [Read more...]

Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe tackle the topic of abuse and recovery. They talk to Lucy da Silva, who was badly abused as a child and went on to suffer from drink, drug and eating disorders, and Cancer Research UK scientist Lynn Asante-Asare who grew up wanting to be a doctor. … [Read more...]

Suzie Thorpe & Linda Ness meet sustainability and ethical trade consultant Louise Tennekoon. She shares her concerns and hopes and proves to be quite the eco warrior. Neighbours Petra Hayton and Sophie Weedon set up a business together selling pre-loved clothing and accessories. From two different generations, they are determined to build a … [Read more...]