Props
During the pandemic we were asked to isolate ourselves to protect others. But, long before Covid, many people were living with isolation and restriction in order to support someone else. Props is a radio series to spotlight the lived experience of these unsung heroes.
Through the research process, the producers have spoken to carers, Forces families, families of serving prisoners, people supporting a loved one through an immigration process, children of remote islanders, workers from overseas, sending money to their families, people caring for looked-after children in residential care, and loved ones of people overcoming addiction.
The sixteen participant
Here are all the programmes in the series
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Interest rates held at 4 as UK not out of woods on inflationThe Bank of England has held interest rates at 4% as it said the UK was “not out of the woods” on inflation, with taxes contributing to rising food costs.
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Little progress made opening up top jobs to state educated people charityThe privately educated are “maintaining a vice-like grip” on the top jobs in Britain, a charity has said, and is calling for employers to be required to report on the economic backgrounds of their workforce.
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Power of peatlands embraced in new strategy to tackle climate crisisThe “power of peatlands” is to be embraced in a new strategy by Stormont to tackle the nature and climate crisis and improve water quality.
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US firms to invest 150 billion in UK as part of Donald Trumps state visitAmerican investment worth £150 billion has been unveiled as part of US President Donald Trump’s historic second state visit.
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Irish police find remains of child in search for missing boyIrish police believe they have uncovered the skeletal remains of a child who had been missing for years following a search in the Donabate area of Co Dublin.
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Jake Wightman secures 1500m world silver as Josh Kerr pulls up in Tokyo finalGreat Britain’s Jake Wightman claimed a stunning world 1500 metres silver medal after defending champion Josh Kerr pulled up in a final won by Portugal’s Isaac Nader in Tokyo.