
Unusual Times
‘I use my voice for good’
Adam reflects on 12 very unusual months.
- 23 mins
- 26 Mar 2021
Exploring 'the new normal' and how Covid-19 is changing the world around us. Hosted by Adam Clarkson.
‘I use my voice for good’
Adam reflects on 12 very unusual months.
Children's mental health
How the pandemic has affected young people's wellbeing - and what we can do to help.
Sesh Safety
Adam explores a 'life-changing' Facebook group for drug users. Jacob Hawley guests.
'The last lockdown'
Radio 1’s Katie Thistleton talks to Adam about ways of coping with lockdown restrictions.
A very Unusual year...
Adam looks back at the year and talks with Ben Weisz from the Politix and Chill podcast.
S2 E4: Getting clean online
Exploring how the pandemic has shaped the future recovery of people with addictions.
S2 E3: Gaming and gambling
Gamers have spent thousands on loot boxes during lockdown. Should it count as gambling?
S2 E2: Living in poverty
Families and community groups talk about putting food on the table.
S2 E1: Sleeping rough
For some rough sleepers, coronavirus is the least of their worries.
EP10: Mental health pandemic
People around England share how lockdown has affected their mental health.
EP09: The new restrictions
People around England react to the latest coronavirus measures.
EP08: Could a seaside town survive another lockdown?
Adam explores the tourism trade in Whitby in North Yorkshire.
EP07: Sex work in lockdown
How the pandemic has affected online sex work.
EP06: A world that doesn't make sense
Ana and Adam look into how the pandemic has been especially hard on autistic people.
EP05: Will the show go on?
Jess Daley explores the uncertain future of the arts and culture sector.
EP04: Pandemic Pups
Lots of people got a dog for lockdown. Animal shelters are worried.
EP03: Drugs in lockdown
Adam meets Tom and Harry and explores how their drug use has changed.
EP02: Is the internet helping us cope?
Dev from Idles, a meme page admin and Samaritans talk to Adam, Jess and Ana.
EP01: Am I drinking too much?
Pandemic pints with friends, recovery in lockdown and hearing from the experts.
These are Unusual Times
Introducing a new series that explores 'the new normal'.