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This week on The Deckchair Diaries, we take a musical wander through the mixtape of life — from the oddity of nursery rhymes to your teenage emo phase, the slow slide from Radio 1 to Radio 4, and the moment you realised you actually like classical music.

Expect guilty pleasures, burnt CDs, gig flashbacks, and the songs that bring it all flooding back — whether you asked for it or not.

Flip-flops packed? Passport found? In this sun-soaked episode of The Deckchair Diaries, we dive into the Great British holiday — from the chaos of packing to the politics of sunbeds and the high drama of the hotel buffet. Expect postcard memories, flip-flop regrets, and a lovingly crafted poem about holidays

Plus, Seagull of the Week takes aim at those mysterious people who sit right next to you on an empty bus.

Pull up a chair, loosen your belt, and join me at the table for a celebration of the Great British roast dinner. From crunchy roasties to the controversial sprout, this episode of The Deckchair Diaries serves up nostalgia, gravy-based debates, and a big dollop of feel-good chat. Plus, a brand-new Seagull of the Week and a poem to warm your cockles.

This week, we’re hopping aboard buses, trams, and trains for a celebration of the humble world of public transport. From the joy of an unexpected chat with a stranger to the drama of nearly missing your stop — it’s time to give the daily commute the appreciation it rarely gets.

There’s also your weekly dose of feel-good news, a brand new Seagull of the Week (hint: bring headphones), and a heartfelt little poem to round things off.

Breathe in, mind the gap, and enjoy the ride.

Welcome to the first ever episode of The Deckchair Diaries—your laid-back Sunday morning podcast, recorded by the sea and brewed with warmth, wit, and a splash of observational nonsense.

This week, we’re lifting the lid on the most British of institutions: the cup of tea. From dodgy brews and biscuit dunking techniques to the strange emotional power of offering someone a cuppa—we’re celebrating the humble mug that somehow holds the nation together.

Also in the deckchair:

• A round-up of feel-good and funny news from around the world

• A poem about tea (written by my virtual assistant, ChatGPT)

• And our very first Seagull of the Week: a gentle rant about online recipe intros that won’t get to the point.

Pop the kettle on, pull up a deckchair—and let’s begin.