The Crown

Engaging with Bono's recently released book, Surrender. The life and times of U2 but much more. The man behind the image, told in terms of his relationships with those around him. And his relationship with Jesus Christ.

Are you worth your room on this earth? How do you measure what a person is worth? does it depend on the Chief who sends Sunshine on Leith?

The Streets song 'Never Went to Church' is both a tribute to Mike Skinner's dad and a reflection on how we deal with stuff when life gets tough. How do you get through? Oh and beyond that, it's a song that reckons Christianity to be Europe's great narcotic.

In conversation with Scottish actor, Ewan Stewart. From wanting to follow in his father's footsteps - the much-loved entertainer, Andy Stewart - to pursuing his own career and more deeply concerning life and what it is to be human.

Richard Tiplady talks about his close call on the mountains - a fall that nearly cost him his life - and together we ask questions about the healing qualities of being outdoors and the idea of whether or not there's meaning in everything that happens or if in fact it's just the way life is?

A look at the latest horror offering, Smile, and why we love to frighten ourselves. And, in the light of the movie, questions about trauma and mental health and love being the antidote to fear.

Starting with Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon, a reflection on human nature and a sideways look at how Royal succession works... in favour of Protestant men!

Reflections on the Netflix drama, The Crown, in the light of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

After a summer break, we're ready to go with Season 2 of To Be Fair - further reflections on faith through the lens of popular culture.

A side swipe at Hollywood and 'The Slap' and a reflection on the death of Taylor Hawkins, the latest in a long line of rock n roll tragic endings.