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We return to SNS Online Series 7 at Christmas, with a very special interview featuring one of Beatrix Potter's descendants, actor/writer/presenter, Nadine Hanwell, who is also an authority on the children's author. A wonderful new film premiering on Sky One on Christmas Eve at 8.15pm, 'Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse, features a heartwarming portrayal of a real-life encounter betwee...

As Christmas 2020 approaches with the rollout of a brand new vaccine, we speak to Doctor David Matthews, a virologist who has been working on human Coronavirus since 2015 and recently carried out independent research on the Oxford vaccine, which is due for release in the New Year. A brand new podcast from the makers of SNS Online. Corona Chronicles offers up a document of an extraordinary time in...

Golden Age Theatre's Ian Dixon Potter talks about a brand new series of monologues written and produced in Lockdown - now freely available via YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69yoyYSB-FPbMo9AzqZxog https://www.goldenagetheatre.com/ A brand new podcast from the makers of SNS Online. Corona Chronicles offers up a document of an extraordinary time in living memory, through the people it af...

On the day Marks & Spencer announce 7000 job cuts, we speak to Professor *Diane Coyle CBE - former adviser to the UK Treasury and Bennett Professor of Public Policy at University of Cambridge, about the worst recession in over 300 years, and what is yet to come. *Author of The Weightless World and Markets, State & People: Economics for Public Policy. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Markets-State-People-D...

The Australian State of Victoria has recently been declared 'a state of disaster', with newly imposed Lockdown measures in place after a surge in Coronavirus infections. Up to now Australia has been successful in it's handling of Covid 19, but is the tide finally turning? We speak to one of Melbourne's residents, Brad Wolfe, to get a fuller picture of life Down Under in Lockdown. Featuring the lat...

Lisa King, Director of communications and external relations at Refuge joins us to discuss domestic violence in the UK, and the massive spike in visits to Refuge's website since Lockdown began. Featuring the latest World news dated 03.08.20. https://www.refuge.org.uk/ A brand new podcast from the makers of SNS Online. Corona Chronicles offers up a document of an extraordinary time in living memory...

As a regular part of Corona Chronicles, presenter Nick Randell reads a bulletin of the latest world news at the end of each show (mainly for pandemic related “archive” purposes - unless people download the same day). But as newsreading is not the most natural skill for Nick, he can often be heard late into the night staggering and slathering his way through a paltry 3 minutes of news items, over a...

Nadra Ahmed OBE, Chair of the National Care Association, puts forward a robust defence of care home practices, following recent comments made by UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, post pandemic. Featuring the latest World news dated 21.07.20. A brand new podcast from the makers of SNS Online. Corona Chronicles offers up a document of an extraordinary time in living memory, through the people it aff...

We talk to actor/campaigner, Julie Hesmondhalgh, about the arts crisis post Covid and the 1.57 billion pound emergency fund that the government have recently announced. Will it be enough to save an industry that gives back over 23 billion pounds into the economy every year? Features the world news dated 17.07.20. A brand new podcast from the makers of SNS Online. Corona Chronicles offers up a docu...

Grammy nominated & internationally acclaimed song writer and record producer, *David Courtney, joins us to talk about his brand new album that was both inspired and created in Lockdown - Isolation Symphony. Features the latest world news dated 27.06.20. https://www.davidcourtney.co.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAczsmbIP88 *Courtney has sold over 33 million records over the years, and has wr...

Today we speak to Peter Mabbutt, President of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis, about the rise of online therapy during Lockdown and beyond. A brand new podcast from the makers of SNS Online. Corona Chronicles offers up a document of an extraordinary time in living memory, through the people it affects. In the coming weeks, we will attempt to touch base with a wide range of people from all...

Today we speak to Serena Haywood, Senior Consultant Paediatrician at St George's hospital in Tooting, London, and Joe Lidster, Torchwood/Doctor Who script writer, about a brand new Covid related audio drama - 'Unmasked' - inspired from the voices of real NHS frontline professionals and patients alike. A brand new podcast from the makers of SNS Online. Corona Chronicles offers up a document of an e...

Today we speak to Rod Marlow, creator of You Do Not Need To Be Alone, a community group in Bournemouth who offer vital support to vulnerable people in the area, during Lockdown and beyond... A brand new podcast from the makers of SNS Online. Corona Chronicles offers up a document of an extraordinary time in living memory, through the people it affects. In the coming weeks, we will attempt to touch...

Today we speak to Mark Blagrove, Professor of Psychology, Sleep Scientist and Dream Researcher, to find out how the stresses and strains of Lockdown are affecting our nightly eight hours. A brand new podcast from the makers of SNS Online. Corona Chronicles offers up a document of an extraordinary time in living memory, through the people it affects. In the coming weeks, we will attempt to touch ba...

Today's guest is Interrupt The Routine's Robert Blackwood, who offers a range of online quizzes for us all during Lockdown and beyond, A brand new podcast from the makers of SNS Online. Corona Chronicles offers up a document of an extraordinary time in living memory, through the people it affects. In the coming weeks, we will attempt to touch base with a wide range of people from all walks of life...

Today's guest is Saint Ananda, an Emergency Call Handler for elderly and vulnerable people in Norfolk. With the latest Corona related world news dated 15.05.20. A brand new podcast from the makers of SNS Online. Corona Chronicles offers up a document of an extraordinary time in living memory, through the people it affects. In the coming weeks, we will attempt to touch base with a wide range of peo...

Today's guest is T'Pau's Carol Decker, who talks about her brand new single, Be Wonderful, produced during Lockdown. With the latest Corona related world news dated 08.05.20. A brand new podcast from the makers of SNS Online. Corona Chronicles offers up a document of an extraordinary time in living memory, through the people it affects. In the coming weeks, we will attempt to touch base with a wid...

Today's guest is Paul Thomas, Learning Disabilities Adviser from People First Forum. With the latest Corona related world news dated 29.04.20. A brand new podcast from the makers of SNS Online. Corona Chronicles offers up a document of an extraordinary time in living memory, through the people it affects. In the coming weeks, we will attempt to touch base with a wide range of people from all walks...

Today's guest is Andrew Creak from Third Time Lucky Productions, who joins us to talk about his brand new web series, Self-Isolation - a micro-drama that explores the impact of Coronavirus on friends, family, and partners - and the way in which we’re all responding. With the latest Corona related world news dated 21.04.20. A brand new podcast from the makers of SNS Online. Corona Chronicles offers...

Today we speak to a good friend from our SNS Online parent strand - stage and screen actress and soooo much more, Katy Manning! Be prepared for a massive virtual Katy hug! XXX With the latest Corona related world news and stats. A brand new podcast from the makers of SNS Online, Corona Chronicles offers up a document of an extraordinary time in living memory, through the people it affects. In the...

Today we speak to Doctor Richard Parker, a consultant in Emergency Medicine in South London, who not only offers the facts, but also debunks a few myths. With the latest Corona related world news and stats. A brand new podcast from the makers of SNS Online, Corona Chronicles offers up a document of an extraordinary time in living memory, through the people it affects. In the coming weeks, we will...

A brand new podcast from the makers of SNS Online, Corona Chronicles offers up a document of an extraordinary time in living memory, through the people it affects. In the coming weeks, we will attempt to touch base with a wide range of people from all walks of life to talk about how the current situation is impacting them both professionally & personally, as well as offering some top tips/stats an...

We begin a brand new series of SNS Online with a true hero of British and European politics, as well as a well loved stage and screen actor, Lord Michael Cashman CBE. https://www.stonewall.org.uk/support-stonewall A donation has been given to Stonewall. SNS Online continues to offer an eclectic range of quality programming - free to download - to all like-minded people out there in cyber-space. Th...

SNS Online proudly present our very first bumper packed Yearbook, showcasing some of the very best highlights from Series 6, and featuring a veritable cornucopia of special guests from the world of arts and entertainment! We also turn the spotlight on some important life related issues, including mental health, race, LGBTQ+ and disability. Brimming with hilarious anecdotes, career highs/lows and t...

Sam Forsdike, Creative Director of Postcard Productions, joins Nick Randell in the studio to talk about his co-created/award winning film agency that specialises in innovative and thought-provoking content - content that in turn promotes social awareness. SNS Online continues to offer an eclectic range of quality programming - free to download - to all like-minded people out there in cyber-space....