Episodes

  • Lilian

    Lilian
    Sep 27 2023
    101 year old Lilian describes growing up in poverty in the 1930s and her love of Gilbert & Sullivan, and looks back on her long and happy life.

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    22 mins
  • Sue

    Sue
    Aug 16 2023
    How do you lose the person you love the most and keep smiling? The radiantly positive Susan tells the story of growing up in south London, her hairdressing career and most importantly, her long marriage to a wonderful man.

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    26 mins
  • Jo

    Jo
    Aug 5 2023
    Once known as the oldest DJ in London, Jo’s life has been rich in music, dancing and travel. Find out how she set up the Original Tea Dance and became a stalwart of Soho's gay scene.

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    36 mins
  • Loraine

    Loraine
    Aug 4 2023
    An orphan aged eight, Loraine’s career in nursing took her across the world and introduced her to the man she loved.

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    29 mins
  • Brian

    Brian
    Jul 5 2023

    An ex coal miner, boxer and DJ with a love of Motown, Brian describes a life that has been shaped by personal tragedy and wider political forces.


    The Who Cares? podcast series features 12 audio portraits of older people living in care homes in the UK. Who Cares? is an intergenerational, oral history project produced by Tooting Arts Club.


    Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.


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    29 mins
  • Bobbie

    Bobbie
    Jul 5 2023

    Find out what makes incredibly active 101 year old Bobbie tick. From bridge to music to socialising, Bobbie makes the most of everything care home life has to offer.


    The Who Cares? podcast series features 12 audio portraits of older people living in care homes in the UK. Who Cares? is an intergenerational, oral history project produced by Tooting Arts Club.


    Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    30 mins
  • Marc

    Marc
    Jul 5 2023

    One of the very first celebrity photographers, Marc’s favourite subject was Marilyn Monroe. From anecdotes about famous clients to heartbreaking reflections on war and survival, Marc’s story will surprise and move you.


    The Who Cares? podcast series features 12 audio portraits of older people living in care homes in the UK. Who Cares? is an intergenerational, oral history project produced by Tooting Arts Club.


    Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    24 mins
  • Kyra

    Kyra
    Jul 5 2023

    Sculpture, emigrating to Australia, Patanjali meditation, the joy of dogs and the quest to give up smoking - Kyra’s life was unconventional from the start. 


    The Who Cares? podcast series features 12 audio portraits of older people living in care homes in the UK. Who Cares? is an intergenerational, oral history project produced by Tooting Arts Club.


    Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    27 mins