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by BBC Radio 4

4.7(66 reviews)
85 episodes
Updated Daily
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Podcast Overview

<p>"Now I’m a grown up… do I have to get married? Do I have to scrimp and save?? Do I have to host a dinner party??? GrownUpLand poses the most frustrating questions. Luckily, Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are here to guide you through the bewildering pursuit of adulthood. Through stupid challenges, useful facts and personal stories of rich victory and miserable failure, your guides will ensure you don’t feel alone in your hopeless endeavour to be a legit grown up. Plus, every week a special guest candidly shares their experiences, from failed dates and drunken mistakes to moments of clarity and pet hates. And the very handsome Steve Ali, a refugee from Syria now a writer and silversmith in the UK, helps to put a listener’s dilemma into perspective. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell."</p>

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2/22/2018

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Episode thumbnail for 78. Are we grown ups yet?

August 6, 2020

78. Are we grown ups yet?

<p>As GrownUpLand ends its run on the BBC, time to reflect on the final two series with Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan, Ned Sedgwick, Steve Ali and Deborah Frances-White. We revisit Queen Sophie's message to serial daters, Ned's problematic sitcom adaptation, Heidi's fact-finding meltdown and one of Steve Ali's most poignant perspectives. Plus, Deborah Frances-White introduces her favourite picks from the 'new era' of the podcast, including chats with Sara Pascoe and Travis Alabanza.</p><p>Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.</p><p>Produced by Al Riddell.</p><p>Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.</p>

Episode thumbnail for 77. Do I have to miss the good old days? Ft. Mae Martin

July 30, 2020

77. Do I have to miss the good old days? Ft. Mae Martin

<p>GrownUpLand's time on the BBC is at an end, feeling nostalgic? Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by former host Mae Martin to talk about the good old days. Sophie warns of the negatives of revelling in too much nostalgia, Ned shows us his best bits, Heidi tells us why the Swiss tried to outlaw nostalgia and Steve Ali pops by to offer up his final perspective.</p><p>Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.</p><p>Produced by Al Riddell.</p><p>Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.</p>

Episode thumbnail for 76. Do I have to learn how to cook? Ft. Ed Gamble

July 23, 2020

76. Do I have to learn how to cook? Ft. Ed Gamble

<p>Plenty of food for thought in this episode. Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by perma-hungry comedian Ed Gamble to discuss yeast-based spreads, drinking in parks and how lockdown has changed their cooking habits. Sophie dissects the brunch phenomenon, Heidi thinks cooking is a waste of time, Ned's been unlocking the secrets of vegan kebabs and Steve Ali pops by to tell us about his instant noodle habit.</p><p>Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.</p><p>Produced by Al Riddell.</p><p>Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.</p>

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What is GrownUpLand?
<p>"Now I’m a grown up… do I have to get married? Do I have to scrimp and save?? Do I have to host a dinner party??? GrownUpLand poses the most frustrating questions. Luckily, Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are here to guide you through the bewildering pursuit of adulthood.

Through stupid challenges, useful facts and personal stories of rich victory and miserable failure, your guides will ensure you don’t feel alone in your hopeless endeavour to be a legit grown up. Plus, every week a special guest candidly shares their experiences, from failed dates and drunken mistakes to moments of clarity and pet hates. And the very handsome Steve Ali, a refugee from Syria now a writer and silversmith in the UK, helps to put a listener’s dilemma into perspective.

Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.

Produced by Al Riddell."</p>

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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