Race Across The World, Kimmie Rhodes and Futsal

Available for 29 days

Molly and Andrew Clifford, a father and daughter duo from Maghera, join us to share stories from their extraordinary 7,500 mile journey across Europe and Asia on BBC’s hit series Race Across The World. As Northern Ireland’s futsal squad pushes toward qualification for the 2028 Futsal World Cup, Paul Kane from the NI Futsal Federation stops by to talk about the sport’s rapid rise and what lies ahead for the team. John heads up Black Mountain to meet conservationist and TikTok creator Aaron Kelly as spring begins to take hold across the landscape. Following the success of The Cow Book, author John Connell returns to discuss his latest work, The Wisdom of Farmers, exploring the life lessons we can learn from those who work the land. Patricia Nugent, one of the organisers of the All Ireland Confined Amateur Drama Finals, chats about this year’s event currently underway in Carrickmore. American musician Kimmie Rhodes phones in ahead of her Northern Ireland tour next month. Often described as a “songwriter’s songwriter”, Kimmie is celebrated for her beautiful voice and storytelling craft. With numerous solo albums to her name, her songs have been recorded by icons ranging from Willie Nelson to Wynonna Judd. And in the kitchen, Paula prepares a lemon shortcake served with a bright, zesty lemon syllabub. Email: swjt@bbc.co.uk