GrownUpLand

54. Politics

The political scene has never been more entertaining but the country has never been so divided. Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by comedian Tez Ilyas to talk about the mess the country finds itself in and what might happen in the future. Sophie wonders whether funny politicians make good politicians, Heidi doubts everything ever thanks to malign algorithms, Ned invents his perfect country and Steve Ali solves a listener’s bedroom-related issue.Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al Riddell.Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.Clips:
Beyond Today (25/07/2019)
The Political Butterfly Effect (06/09/2019)
In Defence of Politics (03/10/2011)

"Now I’m a grown up… do I have to get married? Do I have to scrimp and save?? Do I have to host a dinner party??? GrownUpLand poses the most frustrating questions. Luckily, Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are here to guide you through the bewildering pursuit of adulthood.
 
Through stupid challenges, useful facts and personal stories of rich victory and miserable failure, your guides will ensure you don’t feel alone in your hopeless endeavour to be a legit grown up. Plus, every week a special guest candidly shares their experiences, from failed dates and drunken mistakes to moments of clarity and pet hates. And the very handsome Steve Ali, a refugee from Syria now a writer and silversmith in the UK, helps to put a listener’s dilemma into perspective.
 
Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.
 
Produced by Al Riddell."