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Welcome to Spare a Thought. The podcast for curious minds, exploring creativity, culture and stories from the margins.

Join host Tom Spare for conversations that go to unexpected places, from the Welsh landscape and Japanese architecture, to media ownership and hidden British history.

Whether you're on the morning commute, taking a Sunday stroll or looking for a lunchtime listen, take time out o... more

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Spare a Thought returns with a refreshed format. The podcast for curious minds exploring creativity, culture and stories from the margins.

In this episode, Tom explores the recently published essay anthology The Waters that Raised Us, a powerful col... more

In this episode, Tom turns his attention to the student loan system in the UK, asking whether it is fit for purpose. You'll hear from six Plan 2 graduates: Josh, Tom, Emily, Alex, Brie and Bee, who share their experiences of a debt that keeps growing... more

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Reforming Tuition debt repayments in the UK 

There is no episode of Spare a Thought this week, but I do need your help.

I am currently developing an in-depth feature regarding the necessity of a fairer student loan repayment system in the United Kin... more

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In this episode, Tom sits down with filmmaker Dan Freeman to ask the question: Was King Arthur Welsh? Dan is currently in production on Excalibur, an epic fantasy film set in Wales, centred on King Arthur and his knights.

Tom and Dan explore the ori... more

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Q: What advice would you give to new writers or people who haven't written creatively for a long time?
Start with an image or a sensation rather than an idea.
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Q: Where do you go to get your ideas from?
I think it's about being alert and present enough to notice when something is snagging my attention.

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