Iceandfire: Recent Episodes
ice&fire Theatre - human rights stories
Have you ever thought what happens if you can’t pay for a funeral? Just how much does it cost and who do you go to for help? Teresa, Rick and Thomas share their struggles with funeral poverty and the charity Down To Earth offer help and advice on where to turn. Main presenter: Lindesay Mace […]
Sharon and Ruth have worked all their lives but when illness and disability strike they both turn to the benefit system for help. As the government prepares to move disabled claimants onto Universal Credit, we bring you two more stories of people struggling to get the help they need. Main presenter: Helen Clapp Editing and […]
One in four families are single parent households and one in three in London. In the final episode of this series, four Mums share their stories of life as a single parent and we ask what’s it really like raising a child alone? Main presenter: Christine Bacon Editing and production: Helen Clapp Music and sound […]
London is fast becoming a 24-hour city, in this episode we talk to some of its growing number of night workers. What’s it like to work while most of us are asleep? Why do workers choose to be nocturnal? Is it a choice at all? Main presenter: Rebecca Scroggs Editing and production: Helen Clapp Music […]
What does is mean to be LGBT+ in the capital? Does Pride in London speak to you? We visit Galop and the Outside Project and share stories from members of London’s LGBT+ community, exploring attitudes to Pride in London and how a seaside excursion gave rise to UK Black Pride. Main presenter: Seb Aguirre Editing […]
Do the privileged have the monopoly on the top universities? Would you be prepared to work for free? We talk to students, teachers and actor George Costigan to bring you stories of people striving to level the playing field. Main presenter: Waleed Akhtar Editing and production: Helen Clapp Music and sound design: Michael Edwards http://www.michaeledwards.tv/ […]
From the smallest strike the UK’s ever seen to nationwide action, we head to the picket line to bring you 3 stories of London’s most inspiring Living Wage campaigns. How far would you go for a fair day’s pay? Main presenter: Christine Bacon Editing and production: Helen Clapp Music and sound design: Michael Edwards http://www.michaeledwards.tv/ […]
Yousif’s struggled with homelessness, Caroline’s cooked with cockroaches and Rebecca’s called some unusual places home. Three stories of renting in the capital and some thoughts on what needs to change with Generation Rent. Main presenter: Lindesay Mace Music by: Michael Edwards http://www.michaeledwards.tv/ Find out more about Yousif’s story here: http://www.thepavement.org.uk/stories.php?story=1981 Organisations mentioned in the episode: […]
Tita and Margaret were both forced to flee their native countries (Chile and Uganda) almost forty years apart and ended up in London. We look at the refugee experience then and now. We also talk to activists at a ‘Shut Yarls Wood’ demonstration and ask them why they decided to join the growing movement. Main […]
Jayne, Bob and Mary’s working lives came to a halt due to illness and disability. They share their experiences of the benefit system and the uncertainty and anxiety they face. Organisations mentioned in the podcast: Zacchaeus 2000 (Z2K) http://z2k.org Read more about Jayne’s experience here: http://inanything.com/disability-jaynes-turning-point/ More about Bob’s story here: http://archive.camdennewjournal.com/heart-attack-back-to-work If you’ve been […]