Saturday Live

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Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.

  • 59 minutes 7 seconds
    Peter Lord, Sarah Ward, Josh Widdicombe, The Choir With No Name

    Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.

    21 December 2024, 11:38 am
  • 59 minutes 50 seconds
    Gordon Buchanan, Emad Choudhury, Abby Furness, Alex James

    Gordon Buchanan, the world-renowned wildlife filmmaker, takes us through the mud, sweat and tears, and lions, tigers and bears that have shaped his extraordinary career.

    Abby Furness, the singer-songwriter and social media influencer, has become an advocate for resilience after her harrowing experience with a cyber-stalker...

    Imam Emad Choudhary, the UK's only spiritual leader and police detective, whose dual roles allow him to build bridges between diverse communities.

    All that, and the Inheritance Tracks of a cheesemonger, winemonger and musicmonger, Blur bassist Alex James.

    Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Huw Stephens Producer: Ben Mitchell

    14 December 2024, 11:42 am
  • 1 hour 44 seconds
    Derren Brown, Abigail Tinnion, Rob Parsons, Mackenzie Crook

    The hypnotic charmer and master of psychological illusion Derren Brown blurs the line between magic, psychology, and theatre and he’s won two Olivier Awards for that showmanship - as well as his latest show 'Only Human' Derren steps into Springfield for the Simpsons Christmas special.

    As a child, Abigail Tinnion was brought up on folk-stories and horror films, that inspired her art-work where myth, legend, and imagination collide.

    Rob Parsons, founder of the charity Care for the Family, lives his life reminding us that the heart of society begins with hearth and home after a knock at the door 45 years ago reconnected him with a lost friend from the past.

    All that, plus we have the Inheritance Tracks of actor, writer and real-life detectorist Mackenzie Crook.

    Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Jon Kay Producer: Ben Mitchell

    7 December 2024, 11:13 am
  • 58 minutes 16 seconds
    Tracy-Ann Oberman, Ben Branson, Laura Henry-Allain, Katarina Johnson-Thompson

    The actress Tracy Ann Oberman is back playing Shylock in 'The Merchant of Venice: 1936' - a version inspired by the life of her great-grandmother who stood on the frontline against the fascists at the Battle of Cable Street.

    Laura Henry-Allain also tells us how she was inspired by her Gran Gran and the stories she shared that helped Laura create the UK’s first animated series about a Black British family…'JoJo and Gran Gran'.

    Ben Branson joins, the maverick behind the non-alcoholic spirits company Seedlip, hosts the podcast 'The Hidden 20%' where he shares conversations with fellow neuro-divergent people.

    All that, plus we have the I-Ts of K-J-T – that’s the Inheritance Tracks of Olympic medallist Katarina Johnson-Thompson.

    Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Jon Kay Producer: Ben Mitchell

    30 November 2024, 11:10 am
  • 1 hour 35 seconds
    Amar Latif, Lorna Dawson, James Middleton, Luke Evans

    Amar Latif, the trailblazing adventurer who as a blind rambler and fearless globetrotter, treks paths that many of us wouldn’t dare, proving that vision is about perspective, not sight.

    Dirt detective Professor Lorna Dawson is armed with her trowel and cutting-edge forensic science, she’s revolutionised crime-solving from the ground up.

    James Middleton, entrepreneur, ideas man and brother to the Princess of Wales. From crafting bespoke marshmallows to creating a pet wellness brand, a champion of good mental health and animal welfare, his late dog Ella saved his life.

    All that, plus the Inheritance Tracks of Hollywood actor and West End musical star, Luke Evans.

    Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Jon Kay Producer: Ben Mitchell

    23 November 2024, 11:05 am
  • 1 hour 21 seconds
    Martin Clunes, Sabrina Pace-Humphreys, Richard Armitage, Ellie Taylor

    Actor Martin Clunes, who although now has hung up his stethoscope, will forever be Doc Martin for some. But, these days he's busy meeting remarkable animals; from search-and-rescue dogs to mine-sniffing rats and therapy horses.

    The mighty Sabrina Pace-Humphreys is here, she’s a trailblazing ultra-runner, author and activist, who not only tackles gruelling terrain but also breaks down barriers; encouraging diversity every step of the way.

    Richard Armitage is an actor, author and voice-over artist who has thrilled us for over two decades - from Spooks, The Hobbit and North & South to Harlan Coben's hit Netflix dramas - making him the only man on the programme for whom spying, dragons and Victorian etiquette are all in a day’s work.

    All that, plus we have the Inheritance Tracks of the comedian, broadcaster and soon to be celebrity gladiator contestant...Ellie Taylor.

    Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Huw Stephens Producer: Ben Mitchell

    16 November 2024, 11:50 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Rick Stein, Lady Anne Glenconner, Andy Cato, Kate Humble

    Celebrated chef, restaurateur and TV star Rick Stein, is more than a master of seafood - he’s a well-travelled storyteller with a deep-seated love for food that transcends borders. He has a new heart and a fresh outlook on life.

    Andy Cato, best known as one half of the pioneering electronic duo Groove Armada, is equal parts DJ, musician and forward-thinker - and now mostly a pioneering sustainable agriculture farmer.

    Lady Anne Glenconner is an aristocrat, author, former lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret. She’s lived a life that reads like a dramatic novel - from royal escapades and tumultuous relationships to personal tragedies; but always with glamour and grit.

    All that, plus we have the Inheritance Tracks of the author, broadcaster and lover of the outdoors, Kate Humble.

    Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Huw Stephens Producer: Ben Mitchell

    9 November 2024, 11:59 am
  • 59 minutes 20 seconds
    Phil Wang, Nigel McCrery, Chitra Soundar, Peter Capaldi

    Phil Wang, who says he wouldn’t be a comedian if he wasn’t of mixed heritage, Malaysian and British, his latest Netflix special opens on the subject of reheating rice and how in the west we’re afraid to do that…so what does his dual heritage allow him to do

    A question we could also put to Chitra Soundar, the award-winning children’s writer, who grew up in India, and whose books have inspired the new BBC animated sitcom Nikhil & Jay which is about two Indian/British dual heritage brothers.

    Nigel McCrery, the man who created the hit TV series Silent Witness and who’s written over a dozen novels, reveals the details about his involvement in the DNA identification of the Russian Royal family.

    All that, plus we have the Inheritance Tracks of the former Time Lord and master of spin Peter Capaldi.

    Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Nihal Arthanayake Producer: Ben Mitchell

    2 November 2024, 11:52 am
  • 1 hour 43 seconds
    Simon Reeve, Liz McConaghy, Lalage Snow, Adrian Chiles

    The global explorer, TV presenter and author Simon Reeve makes programmes around the world which focus on people’s lives...and he’s been arrested by the KGB, chased by cheetahs and nearly died from malaria.

    Liz McConaghy spent seventeen years as a Chinook crewman with the RAF, the longest serving woman to do so, her deployments left scars on her soul but has now found a way to soothe them.

    Lalage Snow, photojournalist and filmmaker, has covered war and unrest in the in Gaza, The West Bank, Israel, Eastern Ukraine - but has now found that the peaceful act of people gardening brings out the best stories.

    All that, plus we have the Inheritance Tracks of the broadcaster and proud Brummie – Adrian Chiles.

    Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Jon Kay Producer: Ben Mitchell

    26 October 2024, 10:13 am
  • 1 hour 28 seconds
    Jon Sopel, Lindsay Nicholson, Fay Manners, Chris and Rosie Ramsey

    Lindsay Nicholson, who, after studying astrophysics, chose journalism as a career, became Good Housekeeping’s editor for two decades and is now a grief counsellor, equestrian coach and writer... none of which are rocket science. She talks about the loss of her husband and daughter to cancer, and the car accident that led to her life’s third act.

    Skiing and climbing up and down mountains are Alpinist Fay Manners’ life. But, recently in the Himalayas she experienced the indiscriminate power of Mother Nature and was stranded for three days. Thankfully she survived and lives to tell the tale.

    Jon Sopel, formerly the BBC’s North America Editor, now a co-presenter of The News Agents, discusses the familial sacrifices that allowed him to further his career and reveals what he took from Air Force One.

    All that, plus the Inheritance Tracks of the comedy power couple and podcasters, Chris and Rosie Ramsey.

    Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Jon Kay Producer: Ben Mitchell

    19 October 2024, 10:33 am
  • 1 hour 38 seconds
    Nigel Slater, Selina Brown, Andrew Ziminski, Ian Rankin

    Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.

    12 October 2024, 10:18 am
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