We Will Get Past This
By Sandi Toksvig
Join Sandi Toksvig for a daily perusal through her room of books, as she provides some succour for the soul whilst celebrating some forgotten (and unforgotten) characters in history; some heroic, others comedic and a few who are just downright idiotic.
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52 Popping-In To Say 'Hello...
Welcome back to Sandi's book of rooms! It's been a while, so Sandi thought it high-time to check-in and see how you're doing, and what a welcome sight that is as we find ourselves in lockdown part 2 of 2020. ... -
51 Get Your Motor Running
Hello there, hope you're doing OK? In this episode, we can practically hear the engine revving, as Sandi prepares to take to the road and enjoy the kind of freedom we could have only dreamed of in recent times. In order... -
50 Who Wears The Trousers?
Hello, how are you? Most of us have been living life in lockdown in elasticated waistbands, slouchy sweatshirts and no bra. Our bodies will go into shock the next time we put on a pair of jeans, or suit and tie! Today Sandi is pondering the clothes w… -
49 A-Hoi Hoi
Hello there, how are you? Chances are, that you're listening to this very programme on your phone. It seems we do just about everything on our phones now, except the thing it was invented for - making phone calls. If Alexander Graham Bell could se... -
47 Common Dust.
Hello, come on in ... When Sandi says that at the start of each episode, doesn't it actually make you think that you're stepping-in to her room of books? It's amazing the places one can travel to in the mind, ... -
47 He's Still Trump In A Powdered Wig
Hello there, fancy a beer? Well, it's 5pm somewhere in the world isn't it? As much as it's nice to sit down for a refreshing tipple, a lot of women would have found their work loads vastly increased w... -
46 May We STOP Living Through Interesting Times
Hello, how are you doing? Today's episode was recorded when a certain senior adviser explained that they broke the lockdown in order to test their eyesight, rather than a belief that they were above the rules that they were part ... -
45 Oh Look! It's Halley's Comet.
Hello there, how are you doing? Despite the fact the human race is having a bit of a hard time at the moment, it's having a positive effect on the planet, which is able to breathe a sigh of relief and enjoy cleaner air, water and brighter... -
44 It Has All Been Most Interesting
Hello there, how are things with you? What are you up to whilst you listen to these podcasts? Walking? Running? Nothing at all? Perhaps you're using them as an accompaniment to getting household tasks done? Even though ... -
43 Courtesans and Condoms
Hello, how lovely to see you again. Sandi's been busy curating another magical mystery tour through history for us all to sink-into, much like a warm bath. Today we get some important information for interacting with the local butcher, h...
