08: Jacob Hawley: On Drugs

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Jacob Hawley explores issues that matter to young people today.

Comedian Jacob Hawley explores the issues that matter to young people today.

Comedian Jacob Hawley explores the issues that matter to young people today.

Jacob used to make money from drugs and comedy - from telling jokes about his anecdotal experiences of the UK drug scene to exploring that world in more depth through his award winning podcast Jacob Hawley: On Drugs.  
 
Now he's exploring the world of love for sale, meeting the people selling, the people buying, and everyone in between.

Producer by Nick Coupe for BBC Studios
Executive producer for BBC Studios is Victoria Lloyd
Commissioning Producer for BBC Sounds is Hannah Rose
Artwork by Made Up

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08: Police and Policy

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Jacob concludes his exploration of the UK drugs scene by talking to the police.

Comedian Jacob Hawley concludes his exploration of the UK drugs scene for now by talking to the police.

Jacob hears about policing priorities from Lawrence Gibbons, Head of Drugs Threat for the National Crime Agency, as well as the practicalities of policing from ex Met Detective Paul Sharky and former Special Constable Joseph Kaz, who spoke out about his concerns on live TV earlier this year.

We also discuss the psychology of criminality and disproportionate Stop and Search with Dr Michael Shiner.

Jacob Hawley is a BBC New Comedy Award Finalist, as seen on BBC3 and heard on BBC Radio 4.

If you've been affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, you can find help and support here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1kS7QTDB16PWkywhsXJLzxz/information-and-support-addiction-alcohol-drugs-and-gambling

Jacob Hawley: On Drugs is a BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds.
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Music by Buddy Peace
Producer: Nick Coupe

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Jacob Hawley makes money from drugs.
As a stand-up comedian he tells jokes about his own recreational use. Now he's exploring drug culture in more depth and talking to people involved in all aspects of the scene from clubs to rehab.

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