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The Money Box team invites listeners and a panel of experts to discuss one personal finance topic in depth.

Supermarket shelves are groaning with high-protein products, while social media feeds are filled with uber-fit people urging us to eat more protein. We find out how much we need. Show more

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Geoff Norcott examines modern masculinity, with the help of his audience in Leeds. This week, why don’t men wear sunscreen? Show more

Denise has a confession to make, and Justin shows a different side to him.

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Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.

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8. A Trojan tragedy. Against all the odds, Medea was a success but the performance of The Trojan Women ends in bloodshed and tragedy. Can Lampo save the Athenian cast? Show more

Dancing, Drinking and Dave Pearce - the soundtrack to Jim's youth. Comedian and farmer Jim Smith shares tales from his life growing up on his farm in rural Perthshire. Show more

Fresh from a BAFTA nomination, the multi-award winning The Skewer burrows its way into the 2024 general election, cutting through all the noise. Show more

Peter and Patrick discuss caring for Peter's late mother and the humour found unexpectedly. Patrick champions the poor early work of David Bowie - before the brilliance. Show more

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