Catrin Nye presents talks with a Welsh connection and interviews the speakers. This week’s theme is the challenges and rewards of working with children. Show more
To mark 100 years of the BBC in Wales, The Idea Debate: Are You Receiving Me? looks at how we communicate today. Catrin Nye hosts a panel of speakers and a lively audience. Show more
The Idea
Question Everything
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales Extra
In this first episode, Catrin Nye invites Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, journalist Will Hutton and blogger Jane Cook to encourage us to question everything. Show more
The Idea
Change The Future
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales Extra
This week, three speakers who want to change the future: Journalist Oliver Bullough on hidden money; Alice Guy on giving up plastic; and Nikesh Shuklar on reforming publishing. Show more
The Idea
Honesty is the Best Policy
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales Extra
Comedian Kiri Pritchard McLean, author Kate Leaver and poet Amiina Mohamoud have all taken to the stage and, in different ways, talked about honesty. Catrin Nye finds out why. Show more
The Idea
All Things Matter
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales Extra
Catrin Nye introduces three inspirational talks on different forms of nature before interviewing the speakers to find out more their central idea. Show more
The Idea
Love Thy Neighbour
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales Extra
It’s a theme that’s more than 2000 years old but still feels relevant today. Catrin Nye presents three perspectives on love and care for the people around you. Show more
The Idea
Making Changes
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales Extra
How possible is it to change ourselves and help others change their lives for the better? Catrin Nye presents three perspectives on how to make change. Show more
The Idea
Breakthrough Thinking
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales FM
Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy, journalist David Rowan and social activist Amanda Blainey presents three perspectives on how the world works now and where we might be heading. Show more
The Idea
Saving People
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales FM
Catrin Nye presents perspectives from three people who have gone out of their way to help others. Show more
The Idea
Lonely Planet
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales Extra
Catrin Nye presents a range of inspirational talks with a Welsh connection - and interviews the speakers to explore their big idea. This week: are we an increasingly lonely planet? Show more
The Idea
Dealing With Our Past
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales Extra
Catrin Nye presents a range of inspirational talks and then interviews the speakers to explore their big idea. This week’s theme is Dealing With Our Past. Show more
The Idea
Good Tech, Bad Tech
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales Extra
Available for over a year
Catrin Nye presents a range of inspirational talks and then interviews the speakers to explore their big idea. This week’s theme is Good Tech,
Bad Tech. Show more
The Idea
Who Do You Think I Am?
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales Extra
Available for over a year
Catrin Nye presents a range of inspirational talks with a Welsh connection - and interviews the speakers to explore their big idea. This week’s theme is Who Do You Think I Am? Show more
Catrin Nye presents a range of inspirational talks with a Welsh connection - and interviews the speakers to explore their big idea. This week: we set off on Journeys of the Mind. Show more
Catrin Nye presents a range of inspirational talks with a Welsh connection and interviews the speakers to explore their big idea. This week, she’s opening up the Covid Files. Show more
Catrin Nye presents a range of great talks with a Welsh connection. This time she hears from three people with a unique take on inclusion. Show more
Catrin Nye presents a range of great talks with a Welsh connection. This time she enjoys exploring our Lovely Planet, and how we can take care of it. Show more
Catrin Nye presents talks with a Welsh connection and interviews the speakers. In this programme, she introduces three different takes on the theme of crime, punishment and reparation. Show more
Catrin Nye speaks to three inspiring people who spend their time thinking about the food people eat. We hear the talks they deliver and then interview them about their central idea. Show more