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with Zara Janjua

Irish music legend Daniel O’Donnell shares his Spiritual Life, and activist John Davidson reflects on his story being brought to life on the big screen in new film I Swear.

On the programme this week, trailblazing biker Guliafshan Tariq joins us as she sets off on a history-making journey to become the first Pakistani woman to ride solo around the world. Starting in Edinburgh, her route takes her across the UK, Europe, and beyond.

Zara also speaks with John Davidson, who first came to the public's attention at 16 in a groundbreaking documentary about his life with Tourette’s Syndrome. Now, his remarkable story is being retold in the new film I Swear, and he’s here to reflect on life, identity, and being truly seen.

Irish music legend Daniel O’Donnell shares with Zara his Spiritual Life. With the release of his new album Now and Then he reflects on four decades of success, his deep-rooted faith, and what keeps him grounded through it all.

Zara's Faith Forum panel this week are Dr Yahya Barry, Rosa Murray, and Professor Joe Goldblatt. They will unpack some of the weeks news events from a religious and ethical perspective.

In the aftermath of the Manchester synagogue attack, how do we keep our places of worship safe and what are faith organisations responsibilities in promoting reconciliation and peace amid renewed violence and global tension.

Who wants to live forever? A Nobel-winning Scottish chemist believes ageing could one day be optional, but what would eternal life mean for humanity?

And with Big Brother and The Traitors back on screen, we ask whether anything is truly sacred in today’s culture of oversharing, surveillance, and blurred personal boundaries.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Sun 5 Oct 2025 08:00

Music Played

  • Aretha Franklin

    Respect

    • Aretha Franklin - Queen Of Soul.
    • Atlantic.
  • Deacon Blue

    Real Gone Kid

    • The All Time Greatest Rock Songs ....
    • Columbia.
  • CMAT

    When A Good Man Cries

    • Euro-Country.
    • AWAL.
  • Crowded House

    Don't Dream It's Over

    • Crowded House.
    • Capitol Records.
  • Stereophonics

    Colours Of October

    • Make 'Em Laugh, Make 'Em Cry, Make 'Em Wait.
    • EMI.
  • The Divine Comedy

    National Express

    • 21st Century Rock.
    • Divine Comedy Records UK Ltd.
    • 12.
  • Wilson Phillips

    Hold On

    • The Female Touch 2 (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.
  • Taylor Swift

    The Fate of Ophelia

    • The Life of a Showgirl.
    • Republic.

Broadcast

  • Sun 5 Oct 2025 08:00