Very Necessary
By WaterAid
Learn all about the surprising stories behind the everyday objects we just can't live without. In each episode chef and author Melissa Hemsley is joined by a special guest who brings along their very necessary object. Think Desert Island Discs, but for things!
Vick Hope, Rachel Ama, Anna Jones, Cel Spellman and AJ Odudu will join us for five episodes released every other week from Thursday 20 May. Subscribe to keep up to date!
Very Necessary is a brand new podcast brought to you by WaterAid. Find out more at www.wateraid.org
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Latest episode
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Toothpaste with AJ Odudu
Learn why TV presenter AJ Odudu can't live without toothpaste! We discover the sometimes disgusting history behind oral hygiene: from the blacksmiths of Medieval England who took care of loose teeth, through the teeth nicking grave robbers of the … -
Hemp backpack with Cel Spellman
Learn why actor and broadcaster Cel Spellman can't live without his hemp backpack - and why he wants to grow the hemp revolution! We discover the sometimes confusing history behind hemp: from how it helped the Allies win World War II, via some dod… -
Contact Lenses with Anna Jones
Learn why cook and author Anna Jones just doesn't feel herself without her contact lenses. We discover the sometimes excruciating history behind these ingenious eye gadgets, from the first pairs created by an amateur German glass blower, to the la… -
A cup of tea with Rachel Ama
Learn why vegan chef Rachel Ama just can't live without her morning cup of tea. She takes it with sugar and a splash of (plant-based) milk - but why are Brits the only people in the world to have their tea like this? And what does it have to do wi… -
Headphones with Vick Hope
Learn why journalist and author Vick Hope just can't live without her very necessary object, headphones. We discuss our incredibly emotional connection with music and trace the story of our trusty audio companions way back from the bulky, army tel… -
Very Necessary - The Trailer
Learn all about the surprising stories behind the everyday objects we just can't live without. In each episode chef and food writer Melissa Hemsley is joined by a special guest who brings along their very necessary object. Think Desert Island Disc…
