Jo's special guest in episode 199 is Tom Donald who is a pianist and composer. Tom talks about his career including film scores and his passion for music and the science behind it. He discusses a special collaboration that combines piano and Gregorian chant for the album 'Pax Aeterna'. Plus he answers Jo's Quick Six.

Jo also visits the Museum in the Park in Stroud to find out the story behind a piece of cloth that reveals a surprising aspect of the textile heritage of the town.

Presented, produced & edited by Jo Durrant.

Music licensed from Purple Planet.

In episode 198 Jo's special guest is writer and conductor Lev Parikian. He talks about his books and passion for birds, and discusses his latest book 'Taking Flight' about how animals learned to fly, including birds, bats and insects. Plus he answers Jo's Quick Six.

Jo also chats to one of the team from Wakefield Museums and Castles, to find out the story of a poster and one man from the area who was passionate about the environment.

Presented, produced & edited by Jo Durrant.

Music licensed from Purple Planet.

Jo's special guest in episode 197 is Cheltenham writer Hayley Hoskins, who writes middle grade fiction. She talks about her journey as a writer and about her latest book 'The Whisperling Twins', which was inspired by the history of Gloucester. Plus she answers Jo's Quick Six.

Jo also visits the Museum in the Park in Stroud to find out the story behind one of the largest items in the collection - a painting of a very interesting character.

Presented, produced & edited by Jo Durrant.

Music licensed from Purple Planet.