As the global pandemic spreads we're all doing what we can to manage. The other pandemic is anxiety, so I wanted to create some free content which is useful for keyworkers and carers of all kinds, and to provide content which gives us something else to think about too. Featuring guest interviews with key workers, experts by experience and professional experts offering advice.
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In Episode 10 I talk to comedian and writer David Baddiel about his dad Colin who has Pick's Disease, the complexity of truth, social media and political tribalism.Av Nicky Clark
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In this episode I talk to Jim Hawkins radio presenter on BBC Radio Shropshire about the importance of local radio during the pandemic, twitter trolls and mental health in the time of the pandemic and to Gail Renard writer, BAFTA member and former chair of the Writer's Guild of Great Britain, about interviewing John Lennon, female writing representa…
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In this episode I talk to comedian Geoff Norcott about The Mash Report, his work with the BBC diversity panel and political tribalism. Links mentioned in this episode : https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b08yxh4h/the-mash-report https://www.theguardian.com/media/2019/may/01/white-tory-voting-comedian-gets-place-on-bbc-diversity-watchdog…
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In this episode I talk to Sally Phillips, actor, writer and presenter about the ethical debate around pregnancy testing for Downs Sydrome, being a parent care under lockdown and women looking their age onscreen Links mentioned : Acting your Age Campaign http://www.mrsnickyclark.com/-acting-your-age--campaign.html VEEP : https://www.hbo.com/veep…
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In this Episode I talk to Colin a support worker and service manager, about his work, life under lockdown and the value of Social Care to the disabled adults being supported and to the whole country.Av Nicky Clark
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In this episode I talk to Jo Land, CEO of Avenues group a home care provider working with young adults with acquired brain injury, autism and learning disability. Jo talks about the vital role of home based support workers, the additional challenges faced by support workers under the corona virus pandemic and her hopes for our continued appreciatio…
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In this episode I talk to actor Paul Chahidi about his work and life under lockdown and Matt Hood from the actors union Equity on the challenges facing the industry at the moment and the help and support available. Links mentioned : https://www.artsminds.co.uk/worrying/covid19-coronavirus/ To get financial support as a performer : https://www.equit…
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This highlights podcast contains clips of Episodes 1-3 and a trailer for my interview with actor Paul Chahidi from the upcoming Episode 4.Av Nicky Clark
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In this episode I talk to Jess Phillips MP for Birmingham Yardley about how the corona virus lockdown in the UK is impacting women and to Kay Burley on bringing the nation the news in difficult & distressing times.Av Nicky Clark
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In this episode I talk to Jo Whiley, BBC R2 broadcaster & TV presenter, about family caring for her learning disabled sister Frances, presenting her evening radio show during shut down and how we're all changing. I also speak to Edel Harris, newly appointed CEO of Mencap, on how the charity is supporting learning disabled people, care workers and f…
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In this episode I talk to Alan Gardner fom C4's "The Autistic Gardener", about life for him as an autistic man during the corona virus crisis, GP Dr Samara Afzal shares advice on the symptoms of Covid-19 and how to keep ourselves and others safe and Jolanta Lasota CEO of Ambitious About Autism, talks about the work they're doing to support students…
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OK so just like The Six Million Dollar Man (nice reference for millennials there) we have the technology for phone interviews and we can build this thing.Av Nicky Clark
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