Very Necessary
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Podcast Overview
<p>Learn all about the surprising stories behind the everyday objects we just can't live without. In each episode chef and author Melissa Hemsley is joined by a special guest who brings along their very necessary object. Think Desert Island Discs, but for things!</p><br><p>Vick Hope, Rachel Ama, Anna Jones, Cel Spellman and AJ Odudu will join us for five episodes released every other week from Thursday 20 May. Subscribe to keep up to date!</p><br><p>Very Necessary is a brand new podcast brought to you by WaterAid. Find out more at www.wateraid.org</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Publishing Since
5/11/2021
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Recent Episodes
July 14, 2021
Toothpaste with AJ Odudu
<p>Learn why TV presenter AJ Odudu can't live without toothpaste! We discover the sometimes disgusting history behind oral hygiene: from the blacksmiths of Medieval England who took care of loose teeth, through the teeth nicking grave robbers of the Victorian era, to the bright white Insta smiles of today.</p><br><p>Find out more about WaterAid's good loos project at https://bit.ly/verynecessaryhygiene</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 30, 2021
Hemp backpack with Cel Spellman
<p>Learn why actor and broadcaster Cel Spellman can't live without his hemp backpack - and why he wants to grow the hemp revolution! We discover the sometimes confusing history behind hemp: from how it helped the Allies win World War II, via some dodgy back allies of Camden Market, through to the houses being built out of hemp today.</p><br><p>Find out more about WaterAid's good loos project at https://bit.ly/goodloos</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 16, 2021
Contact Lenses with Anna Jones
<p>Learn why cook and author Anna Jones just doesn't feel herself without her contact lenses. We discover the sometimes excruciating history behind these ingenious eye gadgets, from the first pairs created by an amateur German glass blower, to the latest frontier in wearable tech.</p><br><p>Find out more about WaterAid's work fighting Trachoma at https://www.wateraid.org/uk/trachoma</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Very Necessary?
<p>Learn all about the surprising stories behind the everyday objects we just can't live without. In each episode chef and author Melissa Hemsley is joined by a special guest who brings along their very necessary object. Think Desert Island Discs, but for things!</p><br><p>Vick Hope, Rachel Ama, Anna Jones, Cel Spellman and AJ Odudu will join us for five episodes released every other week from Thursday 20 May. Subscribe to keep up to date!</p><br><p>Very Necessary is a brand new podcast brought to you by WaterAid. Find out more at www.wateraid.org</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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