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This Week's Highlight
Bill Nighy's Ill-Advised

Bill Nighy steps into the shoes of the agony uncle you never knew you needed as he answers queries from the audience in his latest program. This understated pleasure to listen to his relaxed advice on topics ranging from lipstick application to organizing a vinyl library. Insights are shared – despite his self-deprecating protestations.
Accessible on many platforms, new episodes each week

Initial Judgment

Limerick native Ruth Negga narrates this podcast about a couple convicted of performing FGM on their young daughter. Subsequently, they were acquitted but there are continuing legal actions associated with the matter. This sensitive investigation reveals extensive, tragic failings by the authorities.
Widely available, episodes weekly

Fela Kuti: Unafraid of Anyone

You can't help but be impressed by the line-up of individuals honoring a legendary African artist ever in this series about his impact. Names like Ayo Edebiri, Barack Obama, Paul McCartney, Jay-Z, Flea … the highly passionate accolades mount up. Then, you're taken aback by a compelling story about his rhythm pianist’s father being killed due to his convictions – and how Kuti courageously supported his family. This is an engrossing, heartfelt life story.
Available on many services, episodes release weekly

Familiar Evil

Think Cyndi Lauper, 80s fashion and, well … Satan! This audio show presented by Sarah Marshall carefully toes the line between fun and historical account, as it examines how satanic panic shaped the 80s zeitgeist. Marshall explores the individuals and items that helped it to snowball in that era and after, among them a disputed autobiography.
Broadly available, weekly episodes

Paradise Turned Nightmare

A young, rich American couple relocate to Costa Rica to build a nature reserve and their dream home. “Tragically, one will die and the other tried for murder – three times,” says reporter Becky Milligan, opening a gobsmacking series about the real story of what happened to Jon and Ann Bender in 2010 after they’d set out to make a paradise.
Widely available, episodes weekly