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Illuminated

BBC Radio 4
Admiral Duncan Bombing
Cicadas
Opera
Bel Canto
Brood X
North London Drug Industry
Brixton Bombing
Brick Lane Bombing
Dementia
Heroin
Princeton University
Mental Health
Community Resilience
Hate Crime
Far-Right Terrorism
Dementia Villages
Care Home
Woodside Care Village
North London
Biodiversity

Illuminated is BBC Radio 4's home for creative and surprising one-off documentaries that shed light on hidden worlds.

Welcome to a place of audio beauty and joy, with emotion and human experience at its heart. The programmes you will find in this feed explore the reality of contemporary Britain and the world, venturing into its weirdest and most wonderful aspects.

This is a chance to meet voices ... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes74Foundeda year ago
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In 1939, Emma Freud's mother Jill was evacuated from London to the suburbs of Oxford. After staying with Lewis Carroll's friends the Butler sisters for a few years, she arrived at her next designated accommodation clutching a small suitcase and a cop... more

Like so many people at a similar time of life, the poet Paul Farley is facing up to the fact that he might need hearing aids. His wife has been asking him to turn down the volume on the telly for years, and has given up shouting downstairs for him be... more

From Rock-a-bye Baby to Brahms to AI…Has the lullaby become a lost art?

Matt Edmonds is trying to sing his child to sleep. It’s not working. As his baritone produces My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean for the 19th time and his toddler says 'Dada, stop!’,... more

Emily Berry leads us on an exploration of agoraphobia: a poetic journey through the lives of people who don't like going on journeys.

Agoraphobia is elusive and elastic – and it's very probably not what you think it is.

Poet Emily Berry was diagnos... more

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Shaquille Cadvar
Capable audiologist at Specsavers
Specsavers
Episode: Hearing Aids
Julia Donaldson
Author and long-term hearing aid user
Episode: Hearing Aids
Charlotte Levin
Writer and speaker on mental health issues.
Episode: The Little Box Which Contains the World
Peter Ruppert
Content creator with a platform focused on anxiety.
Anxiety Fitness
Episode: The Little Box Which Contains the World
Graham Caveney
Author and speaker exploring themes of agoraphobia.
Episode: The Little Box Which Contains the World
Adam Gopnik
Legendary New Yorker writer
The New Yorker
Episode: Peanuts at 75
Jonathan Lethem
Novelist and essayist
Episode: Peanuts at 75
Janice Shapiro
Cartoonist and creator of Good Grief
Episode: Peanuts at 75
Sarah Boxer
Writer and graphic novelist
Episode: Peanuts at 75

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Hugh Levinson
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The Little Box Which Contains the World
Q: Has that been effective in a sense? Has a journey become easier the more you've had to do it?
The guest shares that repeated journeys have helped them realize they can survive and return safely from these trips, suggesting a gradual easing of anxiety.
The Little Box Which Contains the World
Q: Could you maybe tell us a bit about like your history with anxiety and specifically agoraphobia, like when did it sort of start?
The guest describes starting to experience panic attacks during university, which escalated to severe anxiety that prevented normal activities.
Anger and Us
Q: Could you tell me a bit more about why some people implode?
Imploding is a kind of denial of anger; often someone will feel guilty for being angry or wanting to hide that anger.
Anger and Us
Q: How did you feel after the MMA?
I was glad that we'd done it, but I don't think I'd go back. It felt uncomfortable and I don't feel the urge to hit.
The Beauty of Everyday Things
Q: What is it about cafes, Helen? Why do we like these places?
Helen mentions she enjoys sitting and listening, but she finds it challenging to write in cafes due to being overwhelmed by the sensory input.

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The podcast showcases a diverse range of creative and documentary narratives that illuminate the hidden facets of contemporary life in Britain and beyond. From emotional stories tied to personal experiences and cultural insights to explorations of societal issues and historical events, listeners are invited to encounter unique voices often overlooked. The content is thoughtfully crafted, weaving in elements of art and human experience, making it a rich auditory tapestry that engages listeners' imaginations and emotions. Each episode often balances serious themes with an inventive storytelling style, which makes it a vibrant choice for those seeking both entertainment and enlightenment about the world around them.

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Illuminated launched a year ago and published 74 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Illuminated include:

1. Shaquille Cadvar
2. Julia Donaldson
3. Charlotte Levin
4. Peter Ruppert
5. Graham Caveney
6. Adam Gopnik
7. Jonathan Lethem
8. Janice Shapiro

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