The Renowned Actor Bill Nighy Takes on the Role of the Agony Uncle You Didn't Realize You Needed
This Week's Highlight
Bill Nighy's Ill-Advised
Bill Nighy steps into the shoes of the unexpected advisor you didn't realize was missing as he responds to queries from the audience in his latest program. It’s a laconic delight to listen to his relaxed advice on subjects including applying lipstick to organizing a vinyl library. Wisdom is being dispensed – despite his self-deprecating protestations.
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Initial Judgment
Ruth Negga, hailing from Limerick, voices this audio series about a couple convicted of performing FGM on their young daughter. Subsequently, they were acquitted but there are continuing legal actions associated with the matter. This delicate examination reveals extensive, tragic failings by the authorities.
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Fela Kuti: Unafraid of Anyone
It’s hard not to be wowed by the cast list of people paying homage a legendary African artist ever in this program detailing his influence. Ayo Edebiri, Barack Obama, Paul McCartney, Jay-Z, Flea … the highly passionate accolades mount up. Until you’re wrongfooted by a gripping narrative about his rhythm pianist’s father being murdered for his beliefs – and how Kuti bravely championed his family. This is an engrossing, heartfelt life story.
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Familiar Evil
Think Cyndi Lauper, 80s fashion and, well … Satan! This podcast hosted by Sarah Marshall carefully toes the line between fun and historical account, as it looks at the satanic scare defined the 80s spirit. Marshall explores the individuals and items that fueled its growth in that era and after, among them a controversial memoir.
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Hell in Heaven
A young, rich American couple move to Costa Rica to build a nature reserve and their ideal house. “One of them will end up dead and the other faced murder charges – three times,” says journalist Becky Milligan, introducing an astonishing series about the real story of what befell Jon and Ann Bender in 2010 after they’d set out to make a paradise.
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