Talking Features

In this week’s Talking Money, Etholle explores the curious history and economics of paying to use the loo, from Roman taxes to Britain’s “spend a penny” tradition.

In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about VPNs – what are the benefits of connecting to servers across the world and how do people use them while they're abroad? 

In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses the move of a church that is over a hundred years old, 5km down the road in Kiruna, Sweden.

In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy explains how Jaguar Land Rover’s cyberattack shows how even major firms are vulnerable, with SMEs at even greater risk due to weaker defences. Beyond disruption, …

In this week’s Talking Money, Etholle unpacks what your weekly supermarket shop really says about money, class, and identity in Britain. 

In today’s Talking Travel, Rory takes us on a trip to the pyramids to discover what secrets they have, and to answer many of the most common questions about these great, mysterious structures.

In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses how scientists have made a 'superfood' that could save honeybees.

In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy explains how robots are transforming the UK - patrolling streets, building homes, and assisting in surgery - showing they’re already reshaping everyday life.

In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses new smartphone technology to help diagnose type 2 diabetes at home, PocDoc, that CEO Steve Roest says is a ‘game changer’ for preventative healthcare…

In this week’s Talking Money, Etholle explores the Bank of England’s plans for a potential ‘Digital Pound’ – a new form of money that could transform how we use the pound in everyday life.

In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about all things duty-free - why are they allowed to sell things tax-free and how have they become these long lines of perfume, alcohol and chocolate shops t…

In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Sukh Chamdal, the CEO of Egg Free Cake Box, to discuss National Cupcake Day, trends, and how you can enjoy cupcakes at home!

In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy is joined by Munique Martins, COO and Women in Tech Mentor at Le Wagon. They discus why it’s important to remind young people that university isn’t the only path …

In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses how three-quarters of UK adults take supplements, the NHS advice on what supplements to take, and the importance of taking the right dose.

In this week's Talking Money, Etholle discusses a 400 year old phenomenon that would go down in financial history as the world’s first speculative bubble: Tulip Mania. 

In this week's Talking Travel Rory McGowan shares the hidden secrets and stories behind The Sedlec Ossuary in the Czech Republic, infamously known as 'The Bone Church'.

In this week's Talking Life, Etholle is joined by RJ Botha, Winemaker and Cellar Master for South Africa’s Kleine Zalze wines, to discuss all things summer BBQ's and which wines to bring with you!

In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy highlights how AI is blurring the line between real and fake content, from news stories to realistic images and videos. She shares tips for spotting fakes, urges u…

In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses brain freeze and the science behind why we experience those chilled headaches when consuming something cold.