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09/10/2016

Controversial and lively columnist Peter Hitchens speaks to Sally about his political and personal beliefs, as well as his thoughts on the future of Britain.

Columnist Peter Hitchens is known for his singular views on everything from multiculturalism to drug addiction, politics to religion. He speaks to Sally about his political and personal beliefs, as well as his thoughts on the future of Britain.

Emma Jayne Park, Associate Artist of the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival, now in its 10th Year, discusses her latest dance work for the festival 'Experts in Short Trousers', as well as the importance of good mental health for herself and for communities.

The terms for a ceasefire in Colombia were dramatically rejected in a referendum last week. Despite this, the country's President Juan Manuel Santos has won the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his work towards an agreement with the rebel group FARC. Dr Oscaro Guardiola-Rivera of Birkbeck University, London talks talk about the significance of these events and what might happen next for Colombia.

Matt Hopwood walks the UK for his project 'A Human Love Story'. He relies on the kindness and generosity of the people he meets, and records their stories about love. Ahead of a journey through Scotland, he talks to Sally about his own love stories and his experiences interacting with strangers along the way. He will be appearing at the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 28th October.

After his brother David was killed by terrorist group I.S. in 2014, Mike Haines has devoted his life to promoting understanding and tolerance. Sally speaks to Mike about his brother's life as a humanitarian aid worker and what he has done over the past two years to ensure David's legacy lives on.

As part of our occasional series about inspirations in our lives, Marzanna Antoniak recalls arriving in Scotland over 8 years ago and the book that paved the way to her learning English.

1 hour, 55 minutes

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Sun 9 Oct 2016 10:00

Sally Magnusson and Matthew Hopwood

Sally Magnusson and Matthew Hopwood

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  • Sun 9 Oct 2016 10:00