Susan Calman, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, Simon's Cat - a podcast by BBC Radio 4

from 2018-09-08T10:33

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Conversation from comedian Susan Calman, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones aka The Black Farmer and about Simon's Cat. Naga Munchetty shares her Inheritance Tracks. Presented by Aasmah Mir and the Rev. Richard Coles.

Comedian and actress Susan Calman explains why she gave up a successful career in corporate law for stand-up, she shares her memories of Strictly Come Dancing and reveals her love of cats. Simon Tofield, creator of Simon's Cat, recalls how the animation went viral.Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, best known as The Black Farmer, describes what drew him to farming, and why he champions jeopardy and taking risks. Last year Saturday Live listener Philippa O'Sullivan, a complete sailing novice, set off on a Clipper round the world sailing trip. After 45,000 miles and 11 months at sea, she talks about her inspiring adventure.
JP Devlin meets Saturday Live listener Bob Gerrard. He recollects his teenage years growing up in care, getting into minor scrapes as a teenager and speaks fondly of the policewoman who kept an eye out for him.Superfan John Wood is unveiling a bench in memorial to musician's musician, Nicky Hopkins today. He tells us why and explains why he wants to create more memorials for unsung heroes.
BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty chooses her Inheritance Tracks - Ain't Got No, I Got Life, Nina Simone and Sign O' The Times, Prince.Producer: Louise Corley
Editor: Eleanor Garland.

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