2016-01-07 Asking the right questions
What does it take to be a good interviewer? Neil and Alice discuss TV chat show hosts, Greek philosophers and…
2015-12-31 The way we look
How much does appearance really matter? Neil and Alice discuss keeping fit, New Year’s resolutions, peacocks, corsets, and the things…
2015-12-24 Christmas kindness
For many children, Christmas is the most exciting time of the year when they look forward to all the presents…
2015-12-17 Why do we take risks?
Some people actively embrace risk by jumping out of aeroplanes, scuba-diving or motor-racing. But we all face risks every day…
2015-12-10 Is student life all good?
Leaving home to start life at university is an exciting time for many young people but very challenging for some.…
2015-12-03 Robin Hood
In the early stories of Robin Hood there is no Maid Marian, no Friar Tuck, Robin doesn’t live in the…
2015-11-26 How much is your spouse worth?
Almost two million married couples in the UK keep their finances secret from their partner, new research suggests. And around…
2015-11-19 100 Women
The BBC is offering women around the world a voice to discuss the issues they care about. Catherine and Li…
2015-11-12 What makes us laugh?
Some people are funny whatever they do. Others… well, when they try to make us laugh all they do is…
2015-11-05 The impact of plastic
The UK government has recently introduced a small charge of 5p on plastic bags in English supermarkets to try to…
2015-10-29 Shakespeare in plain English
Is Shakespeare better in plain English? A Shakespeare festival in Oregon has commissioned ‘translations’ of his plays into plain English.…
2015-10-22 New transport on two wheels
Is a hoverboard the best new transport on two wheels? The bicycle is the most popular form of two-wheeled transport…
2015-10-15 Will robots take our jobs?
Will robots take our jobs? If you are sitting at a desk, driving a taxi or answering the phone, stop…
2015-10-08 Do we read to show off?
Do we read to show off? What do you read when you are on the bus or train? Some people…
2015-10-01 Summer-born kids
Summer-born kids If a child is born in the summer, their parents could delay their start of school by up…
2015-09-24 The Earth’s core
The Earth’s core Take a trip with Rob and Alice to find out about the Earth’s core. They’ll discuss how…
2015-09-17 The meaning of clothes
The meaning of clothes Do you dress formal or casual? Do you choose trendy items or old comfortable ones? Do…
2015-09-10 The Proms
Do you like classical music? For some people, classical music is seen as a bit elitist – but you can…
2015-09-03 Is knuckle cracking good for you?
Can you crack your knuckles? What an awful sound – cracking you knuckles! Some people can and some can’t. Listen…
2015-08-27 Evolution before Darwin
Who was Patrick Matthew? We often think about Charles Darwin as the man who developed ideas about evolution but another…