Programmes coming up ..
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Matt Rosser7:00am - 10:00am
Matt says: "people who care for us - in hospitals, homes, wherever care is needed - are people we are lucky to have. If we didn’t acknowledge it before, we certainly do now and we mustn’t stop".
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Ernie Rowe10:00am - 1:00pm
Ernie says: "I’ve experienced first-hand the astonishing level of care given by so many remarkable people in our NHS, despite near-impossible circumstances and the lack of pop-star wages".
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Gary Robinson1:00pm - 4:00pm
Broadcasting from Angus, Scotland, Gary is an established radio presenter who’s spent the past three years working as an outreach carer. He’s looking forward to sharing his stories and welcoming guests every week.
Today's Weather
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ScotlandLight rain
High: 11°C | Low: 5°C
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Wales
Light rain
High: 12°C | Low: 7°C
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South of EnglandSunny intervals
High: 13°C | Low: 8°C
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Northern IrelandLight rain shower
High: 12°C | Low: 6°C
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North of England
Light rain shower
High: 11°C | Low: 6°C
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