On the programme today: -
- we had a fascinating chat in the studio with archaeologist Dr Rachel Crellin, who has dug up royal remains in tombs in Peru, unearthed bronze age treasures on the Isle of Man and inspires new Indy's of the future by visiting schools with her skeletal friend Bony Tony; if you'd like to find out more about her work, or are interested in volunteering on one of her upcoming digs, visit her blog here
- we spoke with former S Club 7 pop star and Celebrity Masterchef contestant Rachel Stevens, to find out about a new campaign she's fronting to support new and expectant mothers in the developing World called 'Mums Helping Mums.' To support the programme, which was launched on World Food Day on Monday, Tilda has pledged to donate nutrition boosting meals to mums in areas of greatest need, to ensure every child gets the best start in life and Rachel, herself a mother of 2 has also contributed to a ‘Mums Helping Mums’ cookbook, featuring recipes donated by some of the UK’s favourite mums and foodies. To find out more, visit Tilda.com
- and, in light of calls for controversial columnist Katie Hopkins to be banned from speaking at a literary festival in Lewes, we asked what freedom of speech means to you, and should people be able to say whatever they want, to whoever they want, no matter who they may hurt or offend?
If you missed the show, you can listen again at this link for the next 7 days
Tomorrow, we'll be joined again by Dawne Archer who visited us earlier this year to talk about surviving DVT and who has now written a book about her life experiences. Tune in from 2pm!
