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Jo Durrant celebrates and explores arts and science as part of our culture.Winner of the 2021 Sir Arthur Clarke Award: Space Achievement - Media, broadcast & written.
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Ep 298 The End Of Oak Street Special (opens the original)
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In episode 298 Jo welcomes back Jeff Downes and Graham O'Dwyer from the At The Flicks podcast, to talk about science fiction cinema. In this special edition they all go to the cinema together again, this time to watch 'The End Of Oak Street'. Hear their initial thoughts and what they make of it a few weeks on, including how this film compares to other dinosaur movies and just how much horror is in it! (There will minimal spoilers but you might want to watch the film before listening.) Jo also vi
Ep 297 Luke Sherlock (opens the original)
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Jo's special guest in episode 297 is Luke Sherlock, who is an author, pilgrim and owner of the independent book shop 'Sherlock & Pages' in Somerset. He talks about his love of visiting historic churches which led to his book 'Forgotten Churches', including some of his favourites and how they transport us back to the past. Plus he answers Jo's Quick Six. Jo also continues her series on the A-Z of Plants with Faith Douglas, author of The Nature Remedy and curator at Dawyck Botanic Garden in Scotla
Ep 296 Jo Ward (opens the original)
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In episode 296 Jo's special guest is Jo Ward, who is a crime scene co-ordinator with West Midlands Police. She talks about her career, including memorable cases, her book 'Every Contact Leaves A Trace' and being part of the TV series 'Forensics: The Real CSI'. Plus she answers Jo's Quick Six. Jo also has a highlight from the 2026 Cheltenham Science Festival, which is her chat with Ben Giles, who is a professional crime scene cleaner and has written the book 'The Specialist'. (Content warning: Ep
Ep 295 Jackie Kabler & 'Run For Your Life' (opens the original)
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Jo welcomes back Jackie Kabler in episode 295. Jackie is a presenter and a best selling crime writer. She talks to Jo about her latest thriller 'Run For Your Life', which was inspired by her love of running. Jo also visits the Museum in the Park in Stroud to find out the story behind a new item in the collection which relates to Stroud's railway history. Presented, produced & edited by Jo Durrant. Music licensed from Purple Planet. Jo's website: https://jodurrant.co.uk/
Ep 294 Science Fiction Film Remakes (opens the original)
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In episode 294 Jo welcomes back Jeff Downes and Graham O'Dwyer from the At The Flicks podcast, to talk about science fiction. This time they look at sci-fi film remakes and ask if a remake can be better than the original? Films discussed include The Day The Earth Stood Still, War of the Worlds and The Omega Man/I Am Legend. Plus listeners and guests share their thoughts. Presented, produced & edited by Jo Durrant. Music licensed from Purple Planet. Jo's website: https://jodurrant.co.uk/
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