Elders

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Sinopsis

Elders captures slices of life from fascinating people who happen to be over 70 years old."Older peoples voices are rarely heard in a world obsessed with all things fresh and youthful, so hooray for Elders, a brand new podcast series from producer Jane French that focuses exclusively on the lives of the over-70s. Major historical events, relationships, faith and death are all examined with candour and wisdom." The Independent newspaper, January 1st, 2016

Episodios

  • Margaret and Her Powerhouse Mother

    09/01/2016 Duración: 08min

    Elders captures the stories of fascinating people who are over seventy years old. Margaret and Her Powerhouse Mother is the story of a family who survived poverty in the 1920s and 1930s thanks to the hard work and ingenuity of Margaret's mother, Mary.

  • Reg On The High Seas

    04/01/2016 Duración: 13min

    Elders captures the stories of fascinating people who are over seventy years old.   Reg On The High Seas features a man whose life in a small, English market town was transformed by the advent of World War II. Reg, who was born in 1925, found himself - "a country boy" - travelling the globe with The Royal Navy.Please note that this recording contains a description of the aftermath of the nuclear attack on Hiroshima and references to prostitution.