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TMD Online Wed May 13th 2026 `Kalman & Leopold`

William Coles, Tariq Kazimi,  Craig & Shaun McAnuff, Simon Calder, Kate Dohanney, Richard K Lowy, Juliet Lemar, Cathy Manso, Phil Leirness, Fionn Davenport & Alex Lewczuk discuss a range of topical and thought-provoking issues and narratives

TMD Online Wed April 29th 2026

Award-winning Writer of The Future S J Stevenson makes his midweek drive online debut and discusses his work with Leanne Buck and William Coles. Tom Read Wilson then comments on personal image followed by IN kind hygiene issues with Michael Gibney and IFAW CEO Christian Plowman. Ian Dickerson, Phil Leirness and Merryn Hobson then reflect on Casting Sherlock Holmes & the contemporary world of film-making after which The Sisterhood Code is considered with Judi Love & Angela Scanlon before the final podcast for April 2026 wraps with Dr Jyotsna Vohra, Director of Research, Programmes and Impact for Tommy's. in conversation with Alex Lewczuk.

TMD Online Wed April 1st 2026

Michael and Hilary Whitehall launch the latest Midweek Drive with thoughts on Easter Eggs. Merryn Hobson, Kara Joubert & Victoria Simmonds then share their thoughts on April 1st pranks. Meg Robson-Austin  and Tom Morrison then discuss the importance of movement followed by child psychologist Elizabeth Kilbey. Producer & Saint scholar Ian Dickerson then makes a welcome return with Jemma Joy, Hannah O`Brien and Phil Leirness as the show concludes with Lizzie Carr & Roger Hatton discussing ethical banking with Alex Lewczuk.

TMD Online Wednesday March 25th 2026

Victoria Simmonds, William Coles, Cathy Manso & Merryn Hobson launch the latest Midweek Drive Online and are followed by features with Stuart Masson on garage repair costs and motoring journalist Maria McCarthy.. Armin Shimerman, Phil Leirness & Ross Ironfield then connect LA, Washington DC and Chorley Lancashire before TV presenter duo Helen McGinn and Kat Farmer discuss Australian wine with Alex Lewczuk before the programme wraps with Max Beckett from USwitch.

TMD ONLINE Wed Aug 27th 2025

Writer/Sunday Times Columnist Caitlin Moran introduces the Sky Arts Awards after which William Coles, Merryn Hobson & Kara Joubert focus on the awards season. International Dog Day is then celebrated together with an extraordinary survey on relationships with Ashley Madison CEO Christophe. The Yorkshire Soul Gardener and Bankability initiative then take centre stage with Penny Roberts, Cathy Manso, Phil Leirness and Graeme Harper before CEO of Made by Dyslexia Kate Griggs and founder of Obvs Skincare Sian Louise discuss how Dyslexic entrepreneurs contribute £4.6 Billion to the UK GDP each year.

TMD ONLINE- Wed Aug 6th 2024 `The BBC`s Last Warrior Statesman`

Following William Coles, Kara Joubert, Merryn Hobson, Ana Cosconel and their thoughts on hidden gems , mortality and career challenges, Dr Zoe Williams explains Food Noise and Anna Hoddentott the challenges of holiday poverty. Stephen R.W. Francis and Phil Leirness, together with Hannah O`Brien and Alex Lewczuk conclude the programme with more insight into the Golden Age of journalism at the BBC.

The Midweek Drive ONLINE Wed Jan 15th 2025

Cathy Manso, Oliver Castle, Kara Joubert, Bill Coles, Anna Lewis, Edmund King, Charlotte Howell, Hannah O`Brien, Dr Bryony Henderson,  Victoria Simmonds ,Phil Leirness and Alex Lewczuk navigate another MDO.

Prof. Tim Coulson, `The Universal History of Us`, Santa Claus and the 2024 Arthur Weingarten award

William Coles, Cathy Manso, Kara Joubert, Oliver Castle and Alex Lewczuk discuss his latest text with evolutionary biologist Prof Tim Coulson followed by features with Dom Joly on the eve of Christmas Jumper Day for Save the Children, festive sweet favourites with Head of Christmas Laura O`Neil, Santa Claus, The British Heart Foundation, Dr Francis Da Silva, Charlotte Powell, Hannah O`Brien, Phil Leirness and Annette Andre who unveils the winner of the 2024 Arthur Weingarten award for the Midweek Drive`s most valuable young contributor after which the focus turns to a new adaptation of Silent Night with Paloma Faith and the Sky Kids Choir.

Samuel Chong, `The Thiaouba Prophecy`, Saatchi COO & Tim Love BBQ chef

Samuel Chong makes a welcome and thought-provoking return to the programme and discusses his beliefs with Phil Leirness, Alex Lewczuk, Kara Joubert & Merryn Hobson before Saatchi Chief Operating Officer Sarah Jenkins and Texas BBQ chef Tim Love share their offerings on improving the human condition.

The Midweek Drive ONLINE Wed July 17th 2024

Ben Dalby, Merryn Hobson, Cathy Manso, Manon LaGreve Neil Freshwater, Graeme Harper, Jessica Burtis, Hannah O`Brien, Phil Leirness, Victoria Simmonds, James Meachum and Alex Lewczuk explore music, The USA Dream, Disney, French Cuisine, SSAD, Saving tips and more.