John Darvall Episodes Episode guide
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Dementia
John discovers what it's really like to have a family member suffer from dementia.
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Where you struggle to get into because of access?
John asks where you struggle to gain access - as disability ramp plans are scrapped.
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Teenage cancer unit opens in Bristol
How do you cope with life-changing illness? John explores a new teenage cancer unit.
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Big Green Week
John speaks to Alastair Sawday, the Chairman of Bristol’s Big Green Week.
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Do you want Colston landmarks in Bristol renamed?
The Big Phone-in asks if you want to see the Colston landmarks in Bristol renamed.
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Do you use the buses?
John explores bus fare changes, and meets Cherry Beath, the new Mayor of Bath.
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Careers advice
John asks for the careers advice that you received at school.
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My parent in prison
John looks at what is being done to help children of prisoners break the cycle.
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Memories of life in the West
John meets a woman in her nineties who shares her memories of her life in the West.
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What are your family's connections to D-Day?
John hears your connections to D-Day - on the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landings.
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What do you want Bristol's Mayor to do for you?
Bristol Mayor George Ferguson takes to the 'Hotseat' to answer your questions.
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The War in the air
John has the story of one of the first iconic planes of World War One.
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
John talks to a parent of a sufferer of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
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Peter Snow talks about one of Bristol’s wealthiest sons killed in battle during WW1
Part of the BBC's WW1 at home commemoration.
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Proper letters
John asks when you last received a proper letter?
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Housing - rent or buy?
Housing - rent or buy? News on the Government's Help to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme.
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What do you make of Bristol's new super-hospital?
John asks for your opinion on Southmead's new super-hospital in Bristol.
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When did you last have a day out in the West?
Two directors from West tourism organisations answer your questions in the 'Hotseat'.
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Heart transplant
John talks to one man from Bath who received a heart transplant.
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Did you vote? If not, why not?
John analyses UKIP's first seat won on Bristol City Council in the local elections.
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Are you an organ donor?
John's talking organ donation. Also why don't more women drive abroad?
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What would get you on the buses in the West?
The MD of First Bus in Bristol takes to the 'Hotseat' and answers your questions.
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Where have you seen a speeding driver in the West?
Fixed speed cameras are being switched back on by Avon and Somerset Police in 2 months
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European Elections 'Hotseat'
Your questions to some of the European Elections candidates who take to the 'Hotseat'.
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Are you judged by your looks?
How we judge looks and attitudes of body image. Plus John discusses sleeping disorders.
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Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset Sue Mountstevens in the hotseat
Your questions are answered on what would you like the police to do where you live.
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Mini-strokes
Discussing mini-strokes. Plus the issue of children using calculators in primary schools.
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When was the last time you had a near miss on the roads?
Should Bristol ban cars from over-taking cycles on lightly trafficked roads?
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Have you been let down by the Bristol 10k?
John meets amputee Andy Lewis who's taking part in the World Triathlon Championships.
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How bad is the litter where you live?
The Big Phone-in: "How bad is the litter where you are?". Plus John discusses Halal meat.