As GrownUpLand ends its run on the BBC, time to reflect on the final two series with Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan, Ned Sedgwick, Steve Ali and Deborah Frances-White. We revisit Queen Sophie's message to serial daters, Ned's problematic sitcom adaptation, Heidi's fact-finding meltdown and one of Steve Ali's most poignant perspectives. Plus, Deborah Frances-White introduces her favourite picks from the 'new era' of the podcast, including chats with Sara Pascoe and Travis Alabanza.Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al Riddell.Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

As GrownUpLand ends its run on the BBC, time to reflect on the final two series with Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan, Ned Sedgwick, Steve Ali and Deborah Frances-White. We revisit Queen Sophie's message to serial daters, Ned's problematic sitcom adaptation, Heidi's fact-finding meltdown and one of Steve Ali's most poignant perspectives. Plus, Deborah Frances-White introduces her favourite picks from the 'new era' of the podcast, including chats with Sara Pascoe and Travis Alabanza. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell. Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

78. Are we grown ups yet?

Mae Martin

GrownUpLand's time on the BBC is at an end, feeling nostalgic? Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by former host Mae Martin to talk about the good old days. Sophie warns of the negatives of revelling in too much nostalgia, Ned shows us his best bits, Heidi tells us why the Swiss tried to outlaw nostalgia and Steve Ali pops by to offer up his final perspective.Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al Riddell.Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

GrownUpLand's time on the BBC is at an end, feeling nostalgic? Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by former host Mae Martin to talk about the good old days. Sophie warns of the negatives of revelling in too much nostalgia, Ned shows us his best bits, Heidi tells us why the Swiss tried to outlaw nostalgia and Steve Ali pops by to offer up his final perspective. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell. Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

77. Do I have to miss the good old days? Ft. Mae Martin

Ed Gamble

Plenty of food for thought in this episode. Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by perma-hungry comedian Ed Gamble to discuss yeast-based spreads, drinking in parks and how lockdown has changed their cooking habits. Sophie dissects the brunch phenomenon, Heidi thinks cooking is a waste of time, Ned's been unlocking the secrets of vegan kebabs and Steve Ali pops by to tell us about his instant noodle habit.Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al Riddell.Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

Plenty of food for thought in this episode. Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by perma-hungry comedian Ed Gamble to discuss yeast-based spreads, drinking in parks and how lockdown has changed their cooking habits. Sophie dissects the brunch phenomenon, Heidi thinks cooking is a waste of time, Ned's been unlocking the secrets of vegan kebabs and Steve Ali pops by to tell us about his instant noodle habit. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell. Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

76. Do I have to learn how to cook? Ft. Ed Gamble

Iona Bain

Managing money is hard in the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic. Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by comedian Maisie Adam and money guru Iona Bain to discuss everyday money worries and how best to navigate a looming recession. Sophie feels short changed by billionaires, Heidi worries about the financial future and Ned's been digging in the dirt for shiny bottle-tops. Steve Ali pops in (virtually) to give us his perspective on losing your livelihood due to something beyond your control.Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al Riddell.Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

Managing money is hard in the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic. Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by comedian Maisie Adam and money guru Iona Bain to discuss everyday money worries and how best to navigate a looming recession. Sophie feels short changed by billionaires, Heidi worries about the financial future and Ned's been digging in the dirt for shiny bottle-tops. Steve Ali pops in (virtually) to give us his perspective on losing your livelihood due to something beyond your control. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell. Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

75. Do I have to be good with money? Ft. Maisie Adam & Iona Bain

Isy Suttie

The official GrownUpLand advice for lockdown is: Keep calm &gt; don't lose hope &gt; listen to podcasts. Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by comedian and writer Isy Suttie to catch up on their lockdown experiences. Sophie wrecks the myth that the virus is 'the great equaliser', Heidi brings us some much needed good news, Ned has been curating curious creativity and Dr Kat McClenaghan checks in to describe life on the forefront of the virus fight. Steve Ali pops in (virtually) to give us his perspective on the last few weeks.Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al Riddell.Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

The official GrownUpLand advice for lockdown is: Keep calm &gt; don't lose hope &gt; listen to podcasts. Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by comedian and writer Isy Suttie to catch up on their lockdown experiences. Sophie wrecks the myth that the virus is 'the great equaliser', Heidi brings us some much needed good news, Ned has been curating curious creativity and Dr Kat McClenaghan checks in to describe life on the forefront of the virus fight. Steve Ali pops in (virtually) to give us his perspective on the last few weeks. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell. Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

74. Looking for hope in lockdown ft. Isy Suttie

Deborah Frances-White

Finding and keeping lifelong love is one heck of a challenge. Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by comedian, author and Guilty Feminist Deborah Frances-White to discuss whether there is such a thing as a soulmate, 'the one' and romantic fate. Sophie espouses the benefits of being alone, Heidi explains why she proposed to her fiancée with a Lord of the Rings ring, Ned puts true love to the test and Steve Ali drops by to explain how your local MP can improve your love life.Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al Riddell.Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

Finding and keeping lifelong love is one heck of a challenge. Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by comedian, author and Guilty Feminist Deborah Frances-White to discuss whether there is such a thing as a soulmate, 'the one' and romantic fate. Sophie espouses the benefits of being alone, Heidi explains why she proposed to her fiancée with a Lord of the Rings ring, Ned puts true love to the test and Steve Ali drops by to explain how your local MP can improve your love life. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell. Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

73. Do I have to find 'the one'? Ft. Deborah Frances-White

Self-esteem is mysterious, fleeting and vital to every decision we make. Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by activist and writer Ellen Jones to talk all things imposter syndrome, confidence, self-worth and yoyo tricks. Sophie tackles your inner (non-existent) fraudster, Heidi ponders the mysteries of confidence, Ned shows off his jingle making skills and Steve Ali puts a listener's dilemma into perspective.Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al Riddell.Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

Self-esteem is mysterious, fleeting and vital to every decision we make. Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by activist and writer Ellen Jones to talk all things imposter syndrome, confidence, self-worth and yoyo tricks. Sophie tackles your inner (non-existent) fraudster, Heidi ponders the mysteries of confidence, Ned shows off his jingle making skills and Steve Ali puts a listener's dilemma into perspective. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell. Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

72. Do I have to like myself? Ft. Ellen Jones

Grace Campbell

It's easy to get tangled in a world wide web of your own making when arguing online. Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by comedian and activist Grace Campbell to discuss trolls, the grim underbelly of internet culture and how to pick your battles. Sophie thinks we should feed the trolls, Ned chats to a meme lord, Heidi talks about how to deal with online criticism and Steve Ali solves a listener's dilemma.Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al Riddell.Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

It's easy to get tangled in a world wide web of your own making when arguing online. Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by comedian and activist Grace Campbell to discuss trolls, the grim underbelly of internet culture and how to pick your battles. Sophie thinks we should feed the trolls, Ned chats to a meme lord, Heidi talks about how to deal with online criticism and Steve Ali solves a listener's dilemma. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell. Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

71. Do I have to convince people I'm right? Ft. Grace Campbell

Kat McClenaghan

We're all stuck indoors to help protect ourselves and others. How can we stay happy, healthy and safe? Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by special guests to help us power through the pandemic. Sophie has advice for those concerned about staying productive during lockdown, Heidi busts some coronavirus myths, Ned gives us his top tips for podcasting in a time of crisis and Steve Ali gives us his perspective.Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al Riddell.Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

We're all stuck indoors to help protect ourselves and others. How can we stay happy, healthy and safe? Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by special guests to help us power through the pandemic. Sophie has advice for those concerned about staying productive during lockdown, Heidi busts some coronavirus myths, Ned gives us his top tips for podcasting in a time of crisis and Steve Ali gives us his perspective. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell. Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

70. GrownUpLand in Lockdown ft. Dr Chris Smith & Dr Kat McClenaghan

Michael Odewale

As we get older, going out and getting lit sinks lower on the priority list. Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by comedian Michael Odewale to discuss drinking, dancing, dining and D&amp;D. Sophie thinks we all need a release, Heidi busts some alcohol myths, Ned raps (!) and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective with tales from the Calais refugee camp.Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al Riddell.Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

As we get older, going out and getting lit sinks lower on the priority list. Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by comedian Michael Odewale to discuss drinking, dancing, dining and D&amp;D. Sophie thinks we all need a release, Heidi busts some alcohol myths, Ned raps (!) and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective with tales from the Calais refugee camp. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell. Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

69.  Do I have to party less? Ft. Michael Odewale

"Now I’m a grown up… do I have to get married? Do I have to scrimp and save?? Do I have to host a dinner party??? GrownUpLand poses the most frustrating questions. Luckily, Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are here to guide you through the bewildering pursuit of adulthood. Through stupid challenges, useful facts and personal stories of rich victory and miserable failure, your guides will ensure you don’t feel alone in your hopeless endeavour to be a legit grown up. Plus, every week a special guest candidly shares their experiences, from failed dates and drunken mistakes to moments of clarity and pet hates. And the very handsome Steve Ali, a refugee from Syria now a writer and silversmith in the UK, helps to put a listener’s dilemma into perspective. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell."

I love Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve. They are a hilarious, diverse combo.

Contemporary and Excellent

Perfect

"Now I’m a grown up… do I have to get married? Do I have to scrimp and save?? Do I have to host a dinner party??? GrownUpLand poses the most frustrating questions. Luckily, Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are here to guide you through the bewildering pursuit of adulthood. Through stupid challenges, useful facts and personal stories of rich victory and miserable failure, your guides will ensure you don’t feel alone in your hopeless endeavour to be a legit grown up. Plus, every week a special guest candidly shares their experiences, from failed dates and drunken mistakes to moments of clarity and pet hates. And the very handsome Steve Ali, a refugee from Syria now a writer and silversmith in the UK, helps to put a listener’s dilemma into perspective. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell."

GrownUpLand

It usually happens in the bedroom, it's really nice to do it with a partner and we often don't get enough of it. Mae, Ned and guest host Sophie Duker are joined by comedy writer and actor Arnab Chanda to talk all things sleep! Hear a report from Ned's bed, Sophie investigates lucid dreaming, Mae just wants to be rocked to sleep by Jennifer Aniston and Steve Ali talks about life on the firefighting night shift. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al RiddellMusic by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

It usually happens in the bedroom, it's really nice to do it with a partner and we often don't get enough of it. Mae, Ned and guest host Sophie Duker are joined by comedy writer and actor Arnab Chanda to talk all things sleep! Hear a report from Ned's bed, Sophie investigates lucid dreaming, Mae just wants to be rocked to sleep by Jennifer Aniston and Steve Ali talks about life on the firefighting night shift. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

39. Sleep

Pod bless us, everyone! Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by comedian Rachel Parris to talk all things festive; the things we love, the things we can't stand and the responsibility-free times we miss. Steve Ali drops by a little earlier than usual to offer his perspective AND there's a special interview with Dame Emma Thompson. Oh, and Father Christmas makes a surprise appearance with a sack full of secret Santa gifts.Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al Riddell.Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.Clips:You &amp; Yours (10/11/2017)

Pod bless us, everyone! Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by comedian Rachel Parris to talk all things festive; the things we love, the things we can't stand and the responsibility-free times we miss. Steve Ali drops by a little earlier than usual to offer his perspective AND there's a special interview with Dame Emma Thompson. Oh, and Father Christmas makes a surprise appearance with a sack full of secret Santa gifts. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell. Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Clips: You &amp; Yours (10/11/2017)

66. Christmas Special

With pressure from all angles of society to exercise frequently and obtain the perfect body, it's just impossible to live up to those expectations. Mae, Ned and guest host Daniella Isaacs are joined by comedian Kae Kurd to figure out how exercise can make us healthier without a huge cost to our self esteem or bank balance. Ned takes on Mark Wahlberg, Daniella unpicks the myths of exercise consumerism, Bisha K Ali lifts 100kgs of rock solid truth and Steve Ali gives his flirting advice.  Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al RiddellMusic by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Featured in this programme:  Four Thought (07/08/2015)You &amp; Yours (16/01/2017)

With pressure from all angles of society to exercise frequently and obtain the perfect body, it's just impossible to live up to those expectations. Mae, Ned and guest host Daniella Isaacs are joined by comedian Kae Kurd to figure out how exercise can make us healthier without a huge cost to our self esteem or bank balance. Ned takes on Mark Wahlberg, Daniella unpicks the myths of exercise consumerism, Bisha K Ali lifts 100kgs of rock solid truth and Steve Ali gives his flirting advice. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Featured in this programme: Four Thought (07/08/2015) You &amp; Yours (16/01/2017)

34. Exercise

Mae Martin is joined by Bisha K Ali, Ned Sedgwick, Ed Night and Cariad Lloyd in a compilation on the theme of ‘survival’. If GrownUpLand is a place, then we got a bit lost along the way.Each week on GrownUpLand, a special guest helps to answer listener questions and candidly shares their experiences, from failed dates and bizarre confrontations to guilty pleasures and worst nightmares. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Producer: Al Riddell

Mae Martin is joined by Bisha K Ali, Ned Sedgwick, Ed Night and Cariad Lloyd in a compilation on the theme of ‘survival’. If GrownUpLand is a place, then we got a bit lost along the way. Each week on GrownUpLand, a special guest helps to answer listener questions and candidly shares their experiences, from failed dates and bizarre confrontations to guilty pleasures and worst nightmares. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Producer: Al Riddell

Best of... Survival in GrownUpLand

How do we keep on track with our hopes and dreams? How do we find true career fulfilment? Can saying the words 'creamy goodness' pay the bills? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve to untangle these highly complex problems. This week, Mae contemplates her alternative career as a farmer, Bisha looks at the world's most hated jobs and Ned finds out how hard it is to be a junior doctor. Comedian Ed Night joins the gang to help unpick your dilemmas and Steve Ali will be here to put everything into perspective.Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Producer: Al RiddellMusic by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.Featured in this episode: Mind changers (20/07/2015)Everybody Hates Me (01/03/2017)Desert Island Discs (16/07/2010 &amp; 05/10/1990)Is One Career Enough? (06/09/2017)

How do we keep on track with our hopes and dreams? How do we find true career fulfilment? Can saying the words 'creamy goodness' pay the bills? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve to untangle these highly complex problems. This week, Mae contemplates her alternative career as a farmer, Bisha looks at the world's most hated jobs and Ned finds out how hard it is to be a junior doctor. Comedian Ed Night joins the gang to help unpick your dilemmas and Steve Ali will be here to put everything into perspective. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Producer: Al Riddell Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Featured in this episode: Mind changers (20/07/2015) Everybody Hates Me (01/03/2017) Desert Island Discs (16/07/2010 &amp; 05/10/1990) Is One Career Enough? (06/09/2017)

2.  When I'm a Grown Up...

How, and why, does masculinity turn toxic? What does it actually mean to be a man? What's the deal with big bushy beards? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve as they wrap their interesting heads around all this. This week, Mae tries to define toxic masculinity, Bisha investigates where cliché machismo intersects with mental health and Ned's been thinking about sex robots. Journalist and man Mic Wright joins the gang in the studio and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective.  Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al RiddellMusic by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.  Featured in this episode: Woman's Hour (31/08/2017)The Long View 01/08/2017)The Male Room (12/12/2016)

How, and why, does masculinity turn toxic? What does it actually mean to be a man? What's the deal with big bushy beards? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve as they wrap their interesting heads around all this. This week, Mae tries to define toxic masculinity, Bisha investigates where cliché machismo intersects with mental health and Ned's been thinking about sex robots. Journalist and man Mic Wright joins the gang in the studio and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Featured in this episode: Woman's Hour (31/08/2017) The Long View 01/08/2017) The Male Room (12/12/2016)

18. Toxic Masculinity

Merry Podmas from your GrownUpLand pals! Mae, Ned and guest host Thanyia Moore are joined by actor and comedian Emily Lloyd-Saini, plus a very special visit from podcast legend Deborah Frances-White. In this extra-long, extra-festive, extra-silly episode, Ned has been to Santa school, Bisha K Ali is dreaming of a warm Christmas in LA, and Steve Ali wonders why we set fire to pudding on a yearly basis. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al RiddellMusic by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Featured in this programme:  Front Row (18/12/2015)The Untold (19/12/2016)You &amp; Yours (23/11/2017)

Merry Podmas from your GrownUpLand pals! Mae, Ned and guest host Thanyia Moore are joined by actor and comedian Emily Lloyd-Saini, plus a very special visit from podcast legend Deborah Frances-White. In this extra-long, extra-festive, extra-silly episode, Ned has been to Santa school, Bisha K Ali is dreaming of a warm Christmas in LA, and Steve Ali wonders why we set fire to pudding on a yearly basis. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Featured in this programme: Front Row (18/12/2015) The Untold (19/12/2016) You &amp; Yours (23/11/2017)

28. Christmas

Siblings, the combination of a best friend and a pain in the neck. Sophie, Heidi and Ned are joined by comedian Olga Koch to talk about the special place brothers and sisters occupy in our lives as best friends, worst enemies and distant acquaintances. Sophie highlights the fun of extended families, Ned brings a brotherly rivalry to the studio, Heidi looks at telepathy in twins, and Steve Ali swings by to talk about his family dynamics after his siblings also became refugees. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al Riddell.Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.Clips: One to One (06/01/2018)Shared Experience (02/01/2017)Bringing Up Britain (25/01/2014)

Siblings, the combination of a best friend and a pain in the neck. Sophie, Heidi and Ned are joined by comedian Olga Koch to talk about the special place brothers and sisters occupy in our lives as best friends, worst enemies and distant acquaintances. Sophie highlights the fun of extended families, Ned brings a brotherly rivalry to the studio, Heidi looks at telepathy in twins, and Steve Ali swings by to talk about his family dynamics after his siblings also became refugees. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell. Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Clips: One to One (06/01/2018) Shared Experience (02/01/2017) Bringing Up Britain (25/01/2014)

42. Siblings

The past should teach us how to do better in the future, but it's clear not everyone got that memo. Mae, Ned and guest host Catherine Bohart are joined by quizmaster and comedian Dr Paul Sinha to rewind the VHS tape of life, the universe and everything. Ned takes on a quizmaster at his own game, Catherine looks into the world's oldest scapegoat: women, and Steve Ali relives his most cringe-worthy moment.  Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al RiddellMusic by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Clips: Making History (17/07/2018)Making History (30/01/2018)Making History (19/06/2018)

The past should teach us how to do better in the future, but it's clear not everyone got that memo. Mae, Ned and guest host Catherine Bohart are joined by quizmaster and comedian Dr Paul Sinha to rewind the VHS tape of life, the universe and everything. Ned takes on a quizmaster at his own game, Catherine looks into the world's oldest scapegoat: women, and Steve Ali relives his most cringe-worthy moment. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Clips: Making History (17/07/2018) Making History (30/01/2018) Making History (19/06/2018)

40. The Past

Guilt is something that comes, goes and can hang around for a long time. Mae, Ned and guest host Athena Kugblenu are joined by comedian Dane Baptiste to explore this complex and often irrational emotion. We hear from glamorous pal Bisha K Ali all the way from Los Angeles, and Steve Ali explores the concept of guilty pleasures, with the story of his harrowing journey across the UK border.  Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al RiddellMusic by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.Featured in this episode:In Our Time (01/11/2007)The Public Philosopher (27/05/2014)The Digital Human (03/09/2018)

Guilt is something that comes, goes and can hang around for a long time. Mae, Ned and guest host Athena Kugblenu are joined by comedian Dane Baptiste to explore this complex and often irrational emotion. We hear from glamorous pal Bisha K Ali all the way from Los Angeles, and Steve Ali explores the concept of guilty pleasures, with the story of his harrowing journey across the UK border. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Featured in this episode: In Our Time (01/11/2007) The Public Philosopher (27/05/2014) The Digital Human (03/09/2018)

23. Guilt

In a world of 'post-truth' politics and shiny Instagram lives, the GrownUpLand gang figure out who, or what, they can trust. Mae, Ned and guest host Kemah Bob are joined by impressionist Jess Robinson to discuss the difficulties of having faith in other people and believing in ourselves. Ned looks at whether we can trust politicians, Bisha K Ali beams in to share her issues around self-trust, and Steve Ali recounts the time he was labelled a 'blade wielding attacker' in a national newspaper. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al RiddellMusic by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.  Featured in this programme:  Analysis (30/01/2011)You &amp; Yours (10/09/2018)Analysis (19/11/2017)

In a world of 'post-truth' politics and shiny Instagram lives, the GrownUpLand gang figure out who, or what, they can trust. Mae, Ned and guest host Kemah Bob are joined by impressionist Jess Robinson to discuss the difficulties of having faith in other people and believing in ourselves. Ned looks at whether we can trust politicians, Bisha K Ali beams in to share her issues around self-trust, and Steve Ali recounts the time he was labelled a 'blade wielding attacker' in a national newspaper. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Featured in this programme: Analysis (30/01/2011) You &amp; Yours (10/09/2018) Analysis (19/11/2017)

29. Trust

Insecurities can turn even the kindest person into a green-eyed monster. Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by comedian Jayde Adams to talk about the different types of jealousy and how we should deal with such an instinctive emotion. Sophie talks about the role of jealousy in an open relationship, Ned auditions for Love Island, Heidi investigates so-called 'JK Rowling envy' and Steve reminds us why we shouldn't be jealous of those younger than us.Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al Riddell.Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.Clips: Woman's Hour (13/05/2013)A Point of View (29/07/2007)Analysis (02/06/2019)

Insecurities can turn even the kindest person into a green-eyed monster. Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by comedian Jayde Adams to talk about the different types of jealousy and how we should deal with such an instinctive emotion. Sophie talks about the role of jealousy in an open relationship, Ned auditions for Love Island, Heidi investigates so-called 'JK Rowling envy' and Steve reminds us why we shouldn't be jealous of those younger than us. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell. Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Clips: Woman's Hour (13/05/2013) A Point of View (29/07/2007) Analysis (02/06/2019)

47. Jealousy

What’s considered good manners these days? How should we behave online? Is it ever appropriate to eat an apple in a sauna? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve to untangle these highly complex problems. This week, Mae reveals her manners bugbears, Bisha gives tips on how to not get poisoned and Ned’s been talking to a Lady. Comedian Jess Fostekew joins the gang to help unpick your dilemmas and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Producer: Al RiddellMusic by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Featured in this episode:  Behaving Ourselves: Mitchell on Manners (06/01/2016)Etiquette Guide (08/01/2016)The Best Exotic Etiquette Academy (08/01/2016)

What’s considered good manners these days? How should we behave online? Is it ever appropriate to eat an apple in a sauna? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve to untangle these highly complex problems. This week, Mae reveals her manners bugbears, Bisha gives tips on how to not get poisoned and Ned’s been talking to a Lady. Comedian Jess Fostekew joins the gang to help unpick your dilemmas and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Producer: Al Riddell Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Featured in this episode: Behaving Ourselves: Mitchell on Manners (06/01/2016) Etiquette Guide (08/01/2016) The Best Exotic Etiquette Academy (08/01/2016)

3. GrownUps Behaving Badly

What can travelling bring to our lives? How do we remain respectful of cultural differences while aware of inequalities? Is a hot air balloon the best method of transport ever invented? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve as they wrap their small heads around it all. This week, Mae reveals how she found herself in Nepal, Bisha investigates why taking your laptop on holiday is a no no and Ned's been on a jolly to that classic tourist destination, Armenia. The cheekiest man in Britain Adam Hess joins the gang in the studio and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective.  Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al RiddellMusic by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Featured in this episode: Passports Please (12/02/2018)You &amp; Yours (28/06/2017)Woman's Hour (07/04/2016)

What can travelling bring to our lives? How do we remain respectful of cultural differences while aware of inequalities? Is a hot air balloon the best method of transport ever invented? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve as they wrap their small heads around it all. This week, Mae reveals how she found herself in Nepal, Bisha investigates why taking your laptop on holiday is a no no and Ned's been on a jolly to that classic tourist destination, Armenia. The cheekiest man in Britain Adam Hess joins the gang in the studio and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Featured in this episode: Passports Please (12/02/2018) You &amp; Yours (28/06/2017) Woman's Hour (07/04/2016)

15. Travelling

What does it mean to be happy? What are the most reliable sources of joy? Is the world a sadder place these days? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve who will have a pop at working it all out. This week, Mae reveals her happiest memory (it involves a doughnut), Bisha investigates whether social media is making us feel worse and Ned tidies his room to find joy. Comedian and host of the Guilty Feminist podcast (and co-creator of GrownUpLand) Deborah Frances-White is in the studio to discuss morning coats and eyebrows, and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective.   Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al RiddellMusic by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.Featured in this episode: Woman's Hour (12/01/2016)Short Cuts (14/03/2017)The Power of Negative Thinking (25/11/2016)You &amp; Yours (19/10/2017)

What does it mean to be happy? What are the most reliable sources of joy? Is the world a sadder place these days? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve who will have a pop at working it all out. This week, Mae reveals her happiest memory (it involves a doughnut), Bisha investigates whether social media is making us feel worse and Ned tidies his room to find joy. Comedian and host of the Guilty Feminist podcast (and co-creator of GrownUpLand) Deborah Frances-White is in the studio to discuss morning coats and eyebrows, and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Featured in this episode: Woman's Hour (12/01/2016) Short Cuts (14/03/2017) The Power of Negative Thinking (25/11/2016) You &amp; Yours (19/10/2017)

13. Happiness

New series, new voices: As GrownUpLand makes a new beginning, the gang explores the idea of starting points, debuts and second chances. Sophie, Heidi and Ned are joined by comedian Sarah Keyworth to talk about everything from the early beginnings of humanity to coming out for the first time. Sophie relives how her career got kick-started, Ned decides to become an influencer, Heidi looks at the 'second chance effect', and Steve Ali stresses the importance of claiming a shelf in the fridge. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.Produced by Al Riddell.Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.Clips: You &amp; Yours (12/07/2018)Living With The Gods (23/10/2017)Woman's Hour (20/03/2019)

New series, new voices: As GrownUpLand makes a new beginning, the gang explores the idea of starting points, debuts and second chances. Sophie, Heidi and Ned are joined by comedian Sarah Keyworth to talk about everything from the early beginnings of humanity to coming out for the first time. Sophie relives how her career got kick-started, Ned decides to become an influencer, Heidi looks at the 'second chance effect', and Steve Ali stresses the importance of claiming a shelf in the fridge. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell. Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Clips: You &amp; Yours (12/07/2018) Living With The Gods (23/10/2017) Woman's Hour (20/03/2019)

41. Beginnings

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