13 episodes

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 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.

    The final episode: The team gets together for the first time and William finally claps eyes on Jason

    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.

    • 10 min
    Back to nature

    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.

    • 22 min
    In search of a better world

    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.

    • 26 min
    Unlocking

    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

    • 26 min
    The Colosseum, Manta Rays, Mars... and Pogue's Entry.

    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.

    • 20 min
    Love in lockdown

    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.

    • 29 min

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