A radio documentary highlighting the rising issue of school violence against teachers in the UK.
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A Little Secret
A Little Secret is a radio documentary produced by Laura Norman-Phipps about victimisation in the care system. This documentary has been created to fit within the style of BBC Radio 4’s File on 4. This documentary contains sensitive content which some listeners may find difficult to hear. In recent months, the care system […]
Making a Splash – Radio Documentary
Making a Splash focuses on the rising trend of people not drinking alcohol. 25% of 16 – 24 year olds chose not to drink alcohol in 2017 alone and the trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down. With this comes the rise of non-alcoholic alternatives which have exploded in the recent years. Listen to the […]
FGM On the Curriculum
FGM On The Curriculum is a radio documentary produced by Claudia Stobbart for her Final Year Multimedia Project. This documentary has been created for BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour. Claudia investigates Female Genital Mutilation in the UK and education’s role in preventing the cruel cultural practise. She speaks to survivor Hoda Ali, NHS safeguarding nurse […]
Beepocalypse: Saving Our Pollination Population
We are often told that the bees are dying. But is this true? Whilst Britain’s wildflower meadows have faced a 97% reduction, and pesticide use causes concern for our pollinators, could they be in danger? In this radio documentary, I find out what people from all walks of life are doing to help the UK’s […]
Joystick Revolution – The UK’s First Game Union
Many young people studying to, or already work in making video games in the UK. Working conditions are allegedly poor throughout the industry, but there’s a group of people trying to make it better – how well are they doing? Astrid Johnson investigates. For a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Joystick Revolution, check out […]
The Fight for Flash
The Fight for flash is a campaign formed to battle for the FreeStyle Libre Flash glucose monitor to be available to all type one diabetics on prescription throughout England. It’s a device for those with type one diabetes which aims to improve quality of life, but some say it isn’t necessary. Zachary Jakubowski has questioned […]
Beating Cervical Cancer – The ‘C Word’
The ‘Jade Goody Effect’ seems to have worn off of women in Britain. I looked into why the number of smear test attendees is at a 20-year low.
Colouring Wounds of the Past
‘Colouring wounds of the past’ is a radio documentary explaining self-harm and exploring the effects of tattooing over self-harm scars. The project aims to raise mental health awareness and answer the question ‘Can tattoos ease the emotional pain of self-harm?’ Click here to visit the official website of Colouring Wounds of the Past
Bumps, births and babies: the phobia
How does it make you feel to hear a baby cry? Concerned, broody? For tokophobics this noise can bring on a panic attack, uncontrollable shaking or a need to flee the scene. Tokophobia is a fear of pregnancy, childbirth and all that goes along with it. It is derived from the Greek ‘toko’ (childbirth) and […]