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This week: the creativity of writers Jane Austen and poet Theresa Lola; and creative joy for councillors.

Natalie Garrett

Natalie produces and narrates The Seen & Unseen Aloud podcast. She's an Anglican minister and a trained actor.

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Theresa Lola performs at Kings Place.

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This week, Beatrice Scudeler explores the world of Jane Austen; Elizabeth Wainwright tries her best to re-enchant local government with the joy of beauty and Jonathan Evens describes the work of Theresa Lola; the death-haunted yet lyrical, joyful and moving poet for a new generation.

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7 July 2025

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Lewis Capaldi, angels, and Istanbul neighbours

This week: we welcome Lewis Capaldi back, meet some angels called Melanie and Dave, and get a letter from Istanbul.

Natalie Garrett

Natalie produces and narrates The Seen & Unseen Aloud podcast. She's an Anglican minister and a trained actor.

A singer leans back from the mic smiling

Capaldi revels in his return.

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This week, Jessica Norman welcomes Lewis Capaldi back to the Glastonbury stage; George Pitcher introduces us to some Angels called Melanie and Dave; and Becky Ruth writes us a letter from Istanbul and talks neighbours.

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