Let’s Talk… 50+

We all have festive traditions, with one in four of us admitting we enjoy the same Christmas traditions we did as a child, with that sense of love and comfort when bringing family together. Whether playing board games around the fire, opening presents around the tree or that special twist on a meal. Phil is joined this week by Helen McGinn from TVs ‘Saturday Kitchen’, as she offers some tasty idea...

Is it really a time of keep up or get left behind? Can we all embrace dive level of tech to make our lives that little bit easier? From Smart Meters to wearable tech. Tablets to personal studios in your pocket. Phil chats to 80s pop and fashion icon, and Strictly Come Dancing 2025 competitor #ToyahWilcox who lifts the lid on her take on the state of play in the tech world of today.

More than half of men over 50 are unaware of the impact of testosterone deficiency. It’s time for men to talk more openly about the condition, as 80% of those diagnosed said it has impacted their mental health. Phil talks to Dr Ben from Numan about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

The cruising industry is driving a rise in UK tourism. The next generation of cruise ship stops in Southampton this weekend; the #SunPrincess. Eithne Williamson Vice President Princess Cruises UK and Europe joins Phil to discuss its newest ship.

Big night at Apple HQ last night, as Tim Cook and his team unveiled the latest tech hardware. It included a newly updated Apple Watch, a next generation of the EarPods. Plus, the eagerly awaited new iPhone 16. With the headlines from the event, Gadget Show’s Jason Bradbury talks to Phil on what we have learned from the IOS18 launch night.

The charity ‘Prostate Cancer Research’ has launched a new national campaign, PROACTIVE FOR YOUR PROSTATE, to address inequities in prostate cancer diagnosis across the UK. Professor Mike Kirby editor of trends in urology and men’s health joins Phil, to discuss how men can proactively take their health into their own hands, and test for the biggest killer in men over 50.

With the ‘Summer Of Sport’ in full swing, gambling charity GamCare is calling on anyone struggling with gambling harms to reach out for help, with its helpline seeing a steady rise in call volumes. Phil chats to Matt Burgiss who knows all about the impact gambling can have on your mental health – his gambling started betting on football and other sport, at a young age. Now at GamCare Matt shares h...

Phil chats to GBBO star Manon Lagrève from the 2018 series. It turns out that 76% of us would like to experience a taste of French living, with our European neighbour’s good taste in food (30%), traditions of eating together as a family (25%), and al fresco dining culture (26%) being what we admire most. Ahead of the Olympics in France…. Parlons traduit!

Mike Mongo is a trained astronaut, and is sharing his knowledge and passion for space as new research shows 57% of children between 4-7 years old say they will travel to space in their lifetime, with 19% believing that humans will be able to live on another planet within ten years while 35% of kids say they would like to set up home on Mars. What’s the reality?? Phil chats to Mike, and Educational...

It’s that time of year. We don’t need a Royal celebration to have a street party. Lowri Jenkins is here to tell us why we all need to embrace The Big Lunch to check in with neighbours. Get the bunting ready… Summer Street parties are back!

Sarah Atkins talks to Phil about the importance of true food labelling. About 56% of people with food allergies have had an allergic reaction because of mislabelled or unclear food packaging, with nearly a quarter (23%) suffering multiple reactions, according to data from GS1 UK, the not-for-profit organisation behind the barcode, which reveals this could be down to dangerous food labelling practi...

Team GB Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes wants to get us moving more, and discusses with Phil the urgent need for increased awareness of the threat that physical inactivity plays to the nation’s health and wellbeing both in the short and long term. While we are moving 18 minutes more per week than in 2022 - averaging 83 minutes of moderate exercise a week - almost 3 in 4 of us are still no...

A legacy donation in your Will, helps charities continue to fund important work, long after you’ve gone. In this episode, Phil discusses the importance of remembering charities when updating our Wills.

Would you trust AI to book your next holiday? Apply for a job on your behalf? Write to your friends and family? Or how about posting to your social media accounts? Well, when it comes to our hard-earned money, it seems we would be happy to trust HAL 9000 with our savings, K.I.T.T with our investments, the T-1000 with our personal finances. Paddy Osbourne from London Academy of Trading explains why...

‘Rip Off Britain’ and ‘Strictly’ star Angela Rippon discussing heating costs, and how we can save money.

So, we know walking is great for our physical and mental wellbeing. Do you know where you can ramble safely? Rambling is something we should all do safely and regularly. Today, we look at rambling in more detail.

Ever wanted a career change? Ever wondered if you could work in the movies? It’s not as ‘pie in the sky’ as you might think. Holly Tarquini, a Director in TV documentary explains…..

The digital divide refers to the gap between individuals or communities who have access to and can effectively use technology, particularly the internet, and those who do not. This divide is primarily driven by socioeconomic factors, including income, education, and geographical location. The digital divide has become increasingly important in today's digital age, as technology plays a crucial rol...

In this episode of ‘Let’s Talk… 50+’, we are delving into the weird and wonderful world of the common mushroom. The numerous health benefits will be discussed, along with some ideas to add them to our everyday dishes. Let’s talk…. MUSHROOMS!

Dr Beth A Livingstone joins Phil to discuss the lack of support for INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE with the LGBTQIA+ community. 32% of 1000 LGBTQIA+ respondents, have been the victim of IPV.

The UK is facing a pensions and retirement ‘time bomb’. In our first episode, we look at what can be done to make sure we’ve enough in place for our retirement, and what to do about it… if we don’t.

A new podcast is launching this Summer. Here is what you need to know…