The New Normal BBC Sounds
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The New Normal is a BBC News, Culture and Ethics podcast hosted by William Crawley.
William and his two guests are in self isolation and reflect on the world before, during and after the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic of 2020. They ask what is the 'new normal', and what is life and humanity going to look like on the 'other side' of lockdown.
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The final episode: The team gets together for the first time and William finally claps eyes on Jason
In the final episode, William has the wipes and wine at the ready as the team finally meets up in a restaurant in east Belfast to chat about life after lockdown.
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Back to nature
Many people have rediscovered the wonder of nature during lockdown, but will it last? William talks to teenage naturalist, writer and campaigner Dara McAnulty, along with his father Paul McAnulty - a government conservation scientist.
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In search of a better world
Will we emerge from lockdown into a better world? One with more compassion and understanding? William chats to actors Siobhán McSweeney (Sister Michael in hit comedy Derry Girls) and Ian Beattie (Meryn Trant in Game Of Thrones), and PR consultant Sarah Hughes about their hopes and fears for the future in a post-coronavirus world.
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Unlocking
Can we hold on to the positive bits of lockdown as we start to unlock? William chats to artist Colin Davidson; businesswoman Rachael Harriot; and entrepreneur Paul Smith
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The Colosseum, Manta Rays, Mars... and Pogue's Entry.
A dander around the Colosseum, a dive with Manta Rays and a blast-off for Mars... William and the team take a look at some of the virtual tours available during lockdown.
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Love in lockdown
William and his guests explore the joys and pitfalls of romance in isolation. Two women with different, but intriguing love stories - Sheena Wilkinson is living with her partner, Seamus, for the first time having spent years as a singleton. MeanwhileTrish Belford and her partner have been in a long-distance relationship for 16 years, but lockdown has given it another dimension.