BBC Sounds - The Listening Project - Available Episodes

The Listening Project

Capturing the nation in conversation, in partnership with the British Library.

Episodes (1310 Available)

The Listening Project
Margaret and Frank - Another 53 Years
Husband and wife recall how they first met and reflect on the strength of their marriage.
4 mins
06 Dec 2019
The Listening Project
Matt and Alison - I'm just used to being in a relationship
Good friends compare notes about the why being in a relationship is important to them.
4 mins
05 Dec 2019
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The Sunday Omnibus - From this world and beyond.
Three conversations about looks and ageing; faith and coming out; and being a medium.
14 mins
01 Dec 2019
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Angela and Bernadette - Connecting to the Spirit World
Mother and daughter who believe the psychic power to contact the dead runs in the family.
4 mins
29 Nov 2019
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Kirsty and Conor - Realising who you are
A revealing chat between friends about a crisis of faith and the experience of coming out.
4 mins
29 Nov 2019
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Carl and Neil - Face Age
Friends chat about appearance and the app which shows how your face will look as you age.
4 mins
27 Nov 2019
The Listening Project
Sunday Omnibus - All About Reliance
Three conversations on the theme on reliance presented by Fi Glover.
14 mins
24 Nov 2019
The Listening Project
Mark and Glyn - For Better or Worse
Husband and husband talk frankly about what it's like living with Multiple Sclerosis.
4 mins
22 Nov 2019
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Helena and Abdul - Becoming British
Friends who met at a language class talk about their unlikely and enduring friendship.
4 mins
22 Nov 2019
The Listening Project
Anabel and Edwina - A Great Gift
Mother and adopted daughter on constantly being asked specific questions about adoption.
4 mins
20 Nov 2019
The Listening Project
Sunday Omnibus - Children in Need
Fi Glover presents three conversations highlighting the work of BBC Children in Need.
14 mins
17 Nov 2019
The Listening Project
Ann-Marie and Lauren - The toughest experience I'll ever have to go through
A bereaved teenager and her bereavement counsellor on life before and after counselling.
4 mins
15 Nov 2019
The Listening Project
Mother and Daughter - I’m So Proud of You
Mother and teenage daughter who wish to remain anonymous discuss life with perinatal HIV.
4 mins
15 Nov 2019
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Jenny and Eliza - Chocolate or Books?
Mother and young book-loving daughter talk about the Read for Good scheme.
4 mins
13 Nov 2019
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Sunday Omnibus - Workplace Friendships, Shared Experiences
Three conversations about enduring friendships and shared experiences in the workplace.
14 mins
10 Nov 2019
The Listening Project
Mark and Faye - Trainer and Trainee
A palliative health consultant in conversation with a registrar in palliative care.
4 mins
08 Nov 2019
The Listening Project
Karolina and Richard - How Are We Friends?
Colleagues talk about how they became unlikely friends through the workplace.
4 mins
08 Nov 2019
The Listening Project
Sarah and Vicky - Time on the Taps
Sisters share stories and laughs about their adventures in hairdressing.
4 mins
06 Nov 2019
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Sunday Omnibus - Children, Parents and Grand-parents
Fi Glover presents the Sunday Omnibus edition with conversations spanning the generations.
14 mins
03 Nov 2019
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Will and Colin - Crabs and lobsters
Grandfather and grandson talk about their life in fishing.
4 mins
01 Nov 2019