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An ocean apart: The battle to get my sister back
Two sisters who grew up on different continents describe their emotional reunion.
22 Oct 2019,29 mins
The online movement challenging people to quit masturbation
Followers claim it boosts confidence, but is it a backwards step for sex positivity?
17 Oct 2019,20 mins,
Meet the mum and son who are 'ethical hackers'
Chrissy and son Tom have an unusual shared trade - they are both hackers for good.
27 Sep 2019,36 mins
What is it like living with HIV in 2019?
How has it changed for people in the UK? Callers share their experiences.
16 Sep 2019,42 mins
‘Why does my mental health mean I'm often treated like a criminal?’
Do the police need more support with mental health incidents? Nihal and guests discuss.
13 Sep 2019,51 mins
Information overload: Are we drowning in content?
Nihal Arthanayake hears how "infobesity" is affecting our brains and lives.
11 Sep 2019,44 mins
More than 'picky eating': Living with ARFID
Trouble eating greens can be commonplace - but when does 'picky eating' become dangerous?
03 Sep 2019,38 mins
What are the ups and downs of modern-day dating?
1Xtra's Sideman, Celebs Go Dating's Tom Read Wilson and guests discuss modern-day dating.
30 Aug 2019,48 mins
'Why I risked my life to save Jihadi brides’
John Carney (not his real name) explains why he saved brides and children of IS fighters.
22 Aug 2019,25 mins
Are men allowed to find fatherhood difficult?
5 Live's Nihal Arthanayake speaks to dads about their mental health.
21 Aug 2019,40 mins
Hen and stag dos: Love or loathe them?
You're invited: are you excited or worried about the costs? Rachel Burden asks callers.
19 Aug 2019,37 mins
Is online porn changing our sex lives?
Stephen Nolan speaks to callers about the way porn has affected their lives offline.
15 Aug 2019,39 mins,
Resilience: How to get through the tough times
How do you recover from a setback? Writer Poorna Bell and podcaster Lauren Mahon discuss.
12 Aug 2019,54 mins
How can we make work feel more human?
Podcaster Bruce Daisley reveals how we can be happier and more productive at work.
09 Aug 2019,30 mins
How to change the world - with teen activist Marley Dias
At 10, she campaigned to see more black girls in books. Now 14, she's an author herself.
09 Aug 2019,30 mins
What is it like to be gay in the UK in 2019?
How much have things changed since the 60s, when sex between men was decriminalised?
05 Aug 2019,57 mins
Rochelle's son murdered Zoe's son. This is their story
How does murder affect the mothers of victims and perpetrators? Rory Carson investigates.
25 Jul 2019,21 mins
Would the world be better without social media?
Comedians Russell Kane and Aurie Styla discuss with digital media expert Dr Fiona Scott.
19 Jul 2019,39 mins
Dan Bilzerian: The controversial King of Instagram
27 million Instagram fans follow his extravagant life of mansions, pools, women and guns.
16 Jul 2019,23 mins
Race on screen and stage - is it part of your world?
Do the people you see on screen reflect your experience of the UK? We hear from callers.
04 Jul 2019,36 mins
Calum Best: Is the phrase 'man up' outdated?
TV star Calum Best, son of George Best, asks whether we need an alternative phrase.
02 Jul 2019,37 mins
How can we make UK engineering more diverse?
In the UK, 91% of engineers are men and 92% are white. How do we fix the diversity issue?
01 Jul 2019,28 mins
'My husband betrayed me. Now I'm a nun selling weed'
When Christine Meeusen's husband stole her money, her life took a very different turn...
25 Jun 2019,22 mins
'How do we create a world where nobody cares I'm gay?'
YouTuber Riyadh Khalaf, author of 'Yay! You're Gay! Now What?' talks to callers.
24 Jun 2019,19 mins
Why are we so bad at managing our money?
Boxer Richard Riakporhe explains why he wants young people to be more financially savvy.
20 Jun 2019,35 mins
Dark Tourism: Would you go on holiday to Chernobyl?
What motivates tourists to visit places with a dark past? Author Dom Joly gives his view.
13 Jun 2019,19 mins
Selfies: Why are we so obsessed with perfection?
Nobody's perfect - but filtered selfies suggest we are. Photographer Rankin investigates.
11 Jun 2019,41 mins
Everything you wanted to know about sleep - answered
Want to make the most of your forty winks? Sleep expert Matthew Walker shares top tips.
07 Jun 2019,45 mins
Inside the criminal mind
Forensic psychologist Kerry Daynes talks stalking, nature vs nurture and psychopathy.
07 Jun 2019,26 mins
My father the fugitive: Growing up on the run
Tyler thought her family loved travelling. Her dad was actually on the run from the FBI.
30 May 2019,27 mins