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  1. Jack Murley sits in for Ben

    Jack Murley sits in for Ben to takes your calls plus the best gossip from the county.

  2. Live from the Bristol Road Carnival Sheds in Bridgwater

    Ben takes the show to Bridgwater on the eve of Carnival.

  3. What's it like being out of work?

    Ben talks about the success of a job club in Martock and hears your stories.

  4. Do you care if your town doesn't have Christmas lights?

    Ben finds out your thoughts on money being spent on Christmas lights where you live.

  5. Do we do enough to support people's mental health?

    Ben finds out what Somerset County Council spends on mental health support.

  6. Has the war in Afghanistan been worth it?

    Plus Donyatt garden expert Kathy Crouch joins Ben to read her 'My Somerset...' essay.

  7. Should everyone wear a poppy?

    On the day of the appeal's launch in Somerset, Ben gets your views on wearing a poppy.

  8. Live from Age UK's Living Later Life Conference

    Ben presents from Age UK's event at Taunton Racecourse, Orchard Portman.

  9. Is recycling too confusing?

    Ben takes your calls on recycling - is it too complicated?

  10. Jack Murley sits in for Ben

    Jack Murley sits in for Ben to take your calls plus the best gossip from the county.

  11. Jack Murley sits in for Ben

    Jack Murley sits in for Ben to take your calls plus the best gossip from the county.

  12. Should you be allowed your job back after prison?

    Ben gets your thoughts on the day a footballer is released from prison.

  13. Live from a Dementia Care 91热爆

    Ben spends the morning with the staff and residents of a specialist dementia care home.

  14. Would you donate your body for medical research?

    Ben takes your calls on medical research - would you donate your body to be used?

  15. Live from Westminster

    Ben takes the show to London! He broadcasts from outside the Houses of Parliament.

  16. Should NHS staff be allowed to go on strike?

    Ben takes your calls on today's strike. Plus: our week focussing on dementia begins.

  17. Live from Ilminster

    Ben presents live from Ilminster in South Somerset.

  18. Jack Murley sits in for Ben

    Jack sits in for a poorly Ben to take your calls plus the best gossip from the county.

  19. Why wouldn't you get the flu jab?

    Jack Murley sits in for Ben and asks for your thoughts on the flu jab.

  20. Have you struggled to be taken seriously by the doctor?

    Call Ben to tell him what you think: 0345 303 1566. Plus our latest War Story.

  21. What's been your experience of domestic abuse?

    Ben discusses domestic abuse and looks into the help and support available in Somerset.

  22. Have you, or would you, ever take out a loan?

    Money expert Dave Penny takes your calls on managing debt and short-term lending.

  23. Live from Dulverton

    Ben takes the show to the Exmoor town of Dulverton to catch up with local people.

  24. Matt Faulkner sits in for Ben

    Ben's hosting the Somerset Food & Drink Awards so Matt Faulkner sits in!

  25. Have you ever been the victim of fraud?

    Plus Ben catches up with traveling 'action pensioner' Joan from Stogursey.

  26. The impact of cancer & multilingual Somerset

    Ben McGrail asks: what impact has cancer had on your family?

  27. The Hot Seat: Somerset Waste Partnership

    Steve Read from the Somerset Waste Partnership answers your questions.

  28. Should Britain get involved in Iraq?

    Plus sleep scientist Chris Alford answers your questions on getting a good night's sleep.

  29. The importance of air ambulances

    Ben takes your calls about how air ambulances have helped you.

  30. Driving in older age

    Ben meets a lady from Chard who has finally passed her test at the age of 65.

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