

One to One
BBC Radio 4
Series of interviews in which broadcasters follow their personal passions by talking to the people whose stories interest them most
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Sep 5, 2023 • 14min
Aleighcia Scott's Reggae Heroes: Benji Webbe
Benji Webbe's memories of Reggae began with his parents' record collection and the 'blues' parties his brother held when their Dad was away, when the furniture in the front room was replaced with huge wardrobe speakers and curried goat would be cooking in the kitchen. After several attempts to forge a career in Reggae, Benji started writing rock songs with a friend in what became the band Dub War, and the blend of heavy metal riffs with Benji's roots in Reggae and dance hall started opening doors. It's an ethos that's continued with the band Skindred and Benji maintains it's about spreading those same positive messages of peace, love and unity.Aleighcia and Benji talk about the culture of Reggae in South Wales, and how coachloads of people used to come to Cardiff and Newport to listen to the music and see live bands. They talk about Benji's relationship with the genre and how it has come full-circle again with the band Skindred, and why when they go further afield some people are surprised to find out there is any Reggae music (and black people) in Wales.Presenter: Aleighcia Scott
Produced by Toby Field for BBC Audio Bristol

Aug 29, 2023 • 14min
Aleighcia Scott's Reggae Heroes: Chris 'Peckings' Price
In the 1960s George Price moved to London from Jamaica. George took his knowledge of Jamaican music and started importing records into the UK, becoming the only place to sell vinyl from famed record label Studio One. George sold these records to sound-systems and DJs and in doing so helped establish and grow Reggae music across the UK. He opened his shop Peckings Records in Shepherd's Bush in 1974 and its run today by his sons, Duke and Chris Price.Reggae artist and Radio Wales presenter Aleighcia Scott speaks to George's son Chris about his father and how on Sundays legends like Lee 'Scratch' Perry and Prince Buster would pop round to the house. George started selling records out of a suitcase but people used to come to the house so often that his wife Gertrude insisted that he open a shop. They speak about the roots of Reggae music and why Aleighcia still sticks to those sounds when she performs with her live band. They discuss the enormous popularity of Reggae in countries like Japan, France and Brazil and why you can hear tracks by Rick Astley and Celine Dion dropped into dance hall sets in Jamaica.Presenter: Aleighcia Scott
Produced for BBC Audio Bristol by Toby Field.

Aug 8, 2023 • 14min
Jamie Dornan on being Paul Conroy
Jamie Dornan - star of Fifty Shades and The Fall - played conflict photographer Paul Conroy in A Private War. Paul has travelled back from the frontline in Ukraine to talk to Jamie about the role, what he did to prepare, and whether he can still manage a decent scouse accent.Future interviewees in the series include Greg Wise (Mountbatten in The Crown)
plus Rosamund Pike who has played both Marie Curie and Marie Colvin.
Paul Conroy was working with Marie Colvin when she was killed in Syria.The producer in Bristol is Miles Warde

Jun 13, 2023 • 14min
Angellica Bell meets Alice Bearn
Presenter Angellica Bell talks to therapist Alice Bearn about starting new chapters in life. From cycling, to running to finding a new job - what are the barriers to making change?Producer: Melanie Pearson
A BBC Audio Bristol production for BBC Radio 4

Jun 13, 2023 • 14min
Angellica Bell meets Nadiya Hussain
Presenter Angellica Bell approaches life with a mindset of ‘it’s never too late to start something new’. Shaped by personal experiences of bereavement, this mantra has guided her when starting new hobbies and seeking to experience life in a more enhancing, fulfilling way.
In this episode, Angellica talks to chef Nadiya Hussain. Nadiya won The Great British Bake Off competition in 2015 and from that life changing moment, she vowed to never to put boundaries on herself again. Angellica and Nadiya explore her journey to GBBO and how that experience completely changed the trajectory of her life and career. Producer: Candace Wilson
A BBC Audio Bristol production for BBC Radio 4

Jun 13, 2023 • 13min
Dharshini David meets cosmetic dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting
Are we as obsessed as ever with not wanting to look old? And does the beauty industry respond to or fuel that desire?
BBC business correspondent Dharshini David and cosmetic dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting discuss people's motivation for wanting beauty treatments and procedures, the way advertising has changed over the years, and the ethics of the industry.Produced for BBC Audio in Cardiff by Paul Martin.

Jun 6, 2023 • 14min
Dharshini David meets fashion writer Anna Murphy
Are we as obsessed as ever with not looking old? It's six years since US beauty magazine Allure banned the term "anti-ageing" in its publications, and some big cosmetic brands have tried to portray a more positive attitude towards getting older. But with huge demand for so-called "tweakments" like Botox injections, does the "anti-ageing" narrative still dominate? BBC business correspondent Dharshini David and Times fashion director Anna Murphy discuss the culture of the beauty industry and what is driving people's desire to change the way they look.Produced for BBC Audio in Cardiff by Paul Martin.

May 30, 2023 • 14min
Crying: Keith Brymer-Jones and Susie Orbach
Presenter of The Great Pottery Throwdown Keith Brymer-Jones finds that watching people create pottery often moves him to tears. In this episode he talks to psychotherapist Susie Orbach about why we cry and how it can be a form of communication.Produced by Caitlin Hobbs for BBC Audio

May 23, 2023 • 14min
Crying: Keith Brymer-Jones and Craig Mealing
Keith Brymer-Jones from the Great Pottery Throwdown has become known for being moved to tears by a pot someone has crafted. In this episode of One to One, he talks to ex-serviceman Craig Mealing who is recovering from PTSD, about dealing with emotions and learning to cry.Produced by Caitlin Hobbs for BBC Audio

Mar 16, 2023 • 14min
Suzy Wrack: The House I Grew Up In
Football writer Suzy Wrack talks to urban geographer and professor at Boston University, Loretta Lees, about how growing up on council estates shaped their lives, and led them to studying the impact of space and design. Produced for BBC Audio by Caitlin Hobbs.


