Elders
World Talk
Slices of life from fascinating people who happen to be 70+. "Older people’s voices are rarely heard in a world obsessed with all things fresh and youthful, so hooray for Elders, a brand new podcast series from producer Jane French that focuses exclusively on the lives of the over-70s. Major historical events, relationships, faith and death are all examined with candour and wisdom." The Independent January 1st, 2016
Location:
United Kingdom
Description:
Slices of life from fascinating people who happen to be 70+. "Older people’s voices are rarely heard in a world obsessed with all things fresh and youthful, so hooray for Elders, a brand new podcast series from producer Jane French that focuses exclusively on the lives of the over-70s. Major historical events, relationships, faith and death are all examined with candour and wisdom." The Independent January 1st, 2016
Twitter:
@elderspodcastUK
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.elderspodcast.com/
Email:
jane@elderspodcast.com
Episodes
Margaret and Her Powerhouse Mother
1/9/2016
Elders captures the stories of fascinating people who are over seventy years old.
Margaret and Her Powerhouse Mother is the story of a family who survived poverty in the 1920s and 1930s thanks to the hard work and ingenuity of Margaret's mother, Mary.
Duration:00:08:56
Reg On The High Seas
1/3/2016
Elders captures the stories of fascinating people who are over seventy years old.
Reg On The High Seas features a man whose life in a small, English market town was transformed by the advent of World War II. Reg, who was born in 1925, found himself - "a country boy" - travelling the globe with The Royal Navy.
Please note that this recording contains a description of the aftermath of the nuclear attack on Hiroshima and references to prostitution.
Duration:00:13:55