Life Lessons
Life Lessons
BBC Radio 4
Young UK adults talk about the issues that matter most to them - and why they should matter to all of us
The Brexit divide & democracy by Jazza John and Shahira Yusuf
Vlogger Jazza John talks about the impact of Brexit on his family and the breakdown of relationships. And model Shahira Yusuf makes her case as to why now is the time to give 16 and 17-year-olds their say at the voting booth.
Nov 19, 2018
12 min
Colourism & representation by Lioness and Banita Sandhu
Rapper Lioness explains how colourism is the discrimination of people of colour who face abuse because of their skin tone. And actor Banita Sandhu talks about why representation on television and in films is crucial.
Nov 19, 2018
12 min
Climate change & the food we eat by David Saddington and Kate Moore
With extreme weather conditions becoming more frequent year on year, scientist David Saddington warns us that global warming is threatening our very existence. And farmer Kate Moore brings us up to speed on the disconnect between farming and our weekly shop.
Nov 19, 2018
13 min
Toxic masculinity & how to combat youth crime by David Brockway and Femi Koleoso
David Brockway helps us understand what it means to be a man. And musician Femi Koleoso asks why youth crime is so pervasive in our society and what we can doing about it.
Nov 19, 2018
13 min
Finding happiness in your body & defeating cancel culture by Harnaam Kaur and Chidera Eggerue
Campaigner Harnaam Kaur tells us how she lives by her own rules, and how loving every inch of herself helps promote the body positivity movement. And activist Chidera Eggerue talks to us about trolling and online bullying and how we can be more mindful with our online behaviours.
Nov 19, 2018
12 min
Understanding ADHD & why mental health campaigns fail by Penny Jarrett and Grace Victory
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is often seen as a negative, but blogger Penny Jarrett tells us why we should look at the positives of ADHD. And campaigner Grace Victory talks about how we can collectively create a safe space for people to speak openly about mental health issues.
Nov 19, 2018
12 min
The DIY Generation & period poverty by Jamz Supernova and Amika George
With the employment landscape changing, DJ Jamz Supernova tells us how the DIY generation are taking charge of their careers. And campaigner Amika George challenges the status quo by talking about period poverty.
Nov 19, 2018
12 min
Welcome to Life Lessons
Young UK talk about the issues that matter most to them.
Nov 15, 2018
1 min