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Aug 2020
56m 5s

78. Are we grown ups yet?

Bbc Radio 4
About this episode

As GrownUpLand ends its run on the BBC, time to reflect on the final two series with Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan, Ned Sedgwick, Steve Ali and Deborah Frances-White. We revisit Queen Sophie's message to serial daters, Ned's problematic sitcom adaptation, Heidi's fact-finding meltdown and one of Steve Ali's most poignant perspectives. Plus, Deborah Frances-White introduces her favourite picks from the 'new era' of the podcast, including chats with Sara Pascoe and Travis Alabanza.

Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.

Produced by Al Riddell.

Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

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