Exploring 'the new normal' and how Covid-19 is changing the world around us. Hosted by Adam Clarkson.Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Tees.Upload your voice notes via bbc.co.uk/makeadifference.
Latest episodes
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‘I use my voice for good’
Adam speaks to BBC Radio Tees presenter Gary Philipson and Samaritans volunteer Lisa about helping people over 12 very unusual months.
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Children's mental health
How the pandemic has affected young people's wellbeing - and what we can do to help.
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23 min ↗
Sesh Safety
Adam explores a 'life-changing' Facebook group for people who use drugs. Comedian and podcaster Jacob Hawley guests.
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'The last lockdown'
Radio 1’s Katie Thistleton talks to Adam about staying positive and ways of coping with lockdown restrictions.
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26 min ↗
A very Unusual year...
In the final episode of 2020, Adam looks back at the year and talks Christmas and 2021 with Ben Weisz from the BBC's Politix and Chill podcast.
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22 min ↗
S2 E4: Getting clean online
Adam explores how the pandemic has shaped the future recovery of people with addictions.There are links to help and information on www.bbc.co.uk/actionline
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S2 E3: Gaming and gambling
Gamers have spent thousands on loot boxes during lockdown. Should it count as gambling?
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S2 E2: Living in poverty
Families and community groups react to the free school meals vote and talk about putting food on the table during difficult times.
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S2 E1: Sleeping rough
Rough sleepers in Middlesbrough talk to Adam Clarkson about their lives during the pandemic. For some, coronavirus is the least of their worries.
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EP10: Mental health pandemic
Mental health charities have seen an increase in people needing support. People around England send voice notes with their stories.There's a link to help and information on www.bbc…
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EP09: The new restrictions
People from around the country send voice notes to share their reactions to the new coronavirus measures announced by the PM.
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EP08: Could a seaside town survive another lockdown?
As coronavirus infection rates continue to rise, Adam visits Whitby, North Yorkshire, to ask if local businesses could survive if tourism is stopped due to tighter restrictions.
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EP07: Sex work in lockdown
Meet the women who sell nudes online as Adam and Jess explore how the coronavirus pandemic has affected online sex work.
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21 min ↗
EP06: A world that doesn't make sense
Lockdown has affected autistic people more than we think. Adam and Ana speak to experts and people on the spectrum - including family members and a professional gamer.
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EP05: Will the show go on?
Jess Daley speaks to industry experts who say they ‘desperately’ need details about the £1.57billion support package for the arts and culture sector.
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EP04: Pandemic Pups
Lots of people got a dog for lockdown. Ana and Jess explore rising pet prices and hear how shelters are expecting a spike in animals post-pandemic.Upload your voice notes via bbc.c…
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16 min ↗
EP03: Drugs in lockdown
Tom is furloughed and says 'every day is a Saturday'. Harry is back living with his Mum. Adam explores how their drug use has changed and speaks to harm prevention experts.Support…
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22 min ↗
EP02: Is the internet helping us cope?
Dev from Idles, a meme page admin and Samaritans talk about the increasing need for positive spaces, wholesome content and open conversations online.Upload your voice notes via bbc…
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21 min ↗
EP01: Am I drinking too much?
Adam, Jess and Ana explore pandemic pints with friends, meet people in recovery in lockdown and hear concerns from experts.Podcast artwork by Jake Hollings. Support is available vi…
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These are Unusual Times
Introducing a new series that explores 'the new normal'.