Olivia Colman: 12 hours on the ward 

Are you ready for an incredible story?

Introducing Retold, a new exclusive - coming soon to Curio. Listen to the voices you know and love telling the most extraordinary true stories.

In this episode, Olivia Colman narrates healthcare assistant William Fear’s deeply personal account of a typical 12-hour shift on an NHS ward. 

Take a journey with us to the frontlines of the British healthcare system. Discover the grief, anger and guilt of the people who accompany you and your loved ones through the National Health Service - coming in June.

Listen to the trailer now.

12 hours of grief, stress and anger on an understaffed hospital ward

The voices you know, the stories you don’t.

Retold

Trailer - What it’s like doing 12-hour shifts on an understaffed NHS ward by Olivia Colman

This week, the women behind HBO's latest documentary.

As we anticipate the Supreme Court ruling on Roe vs Wade, Gillian chooses this story which has captured many people across multiple mediums. Offering a window - and a reminder of collective strength and action - into a not-so-distant future. This is the story of an underground organization in Chicago that helped women safely access abortion, which at the time was generally illegal in all but four states. The women behind the network risked their freedom to offer people who found themselves with an unwanted pregnancy to “call Jane.”

This is What Do I Know?! with Gillian Anderson. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be listening to a series of curated audio articles, exploring a range of deeply human stories of social challenges, sexual liberation, phenomenal women and much more. Join us every other Thursday for new episodes as we go on a collective journey of discovery, asking ourselves to truly question, ‘What do I know?!”

Gillian Anderson is an award-winning film, television, and theatre actress.

Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson on The Janes: an abortion underground network

He's been Mr Universe, the Terminator, and the Governor of California. Now, Arnold Schwarzenegger is contemplating his final act. Mark Leibovich meets with the beloved actor to discover what the future holds.

Exploring the American idea through ambitious, essential reporting and storytelling. Of no party or clique since 1857.

The Atlantic

Arnold Schwarzenegger's last act

Gemma Styles on eco-perfectionism

Combating climate change is daunting, but can individual action really make a difference? Discover with writer and podcast host Gemma Styles the incredible lengths some people have taken to put our planet first, how to balance your mental well-being with a sustainable lifestyle and why small actions can make a big difference in reducing our environmental impact.

Are you ready to make the planet your top priority? Join our leading voices in sustainability once a month for a fresh perspective on the environment, exclusively on Curio.

Planet for Tomorrow

Tom Hanks is releasing his debut novel. In this interview with Chris Heath, the award-winning actor and now novelist, reflects on how he reached Hollywood stardom and the other lives he might have lived instead.

The making of Tom Hanks

Is financial success harder for Black people?

Cut through the noise and start Making Cents of your personal finances, exclusively on Curio.

Once a month, join our handpicked experts as they guide you towards financial freedom.

Did you know that Black people in the U.S. are paid 30% less than their white counterparts? To mark Black History Month in the U.S., discover what Wikipedia doesn't tell you about the racial wealth gap with bestselling author Anthony O'Neal. In this episode, we explore whether race can hinder your financial prospects and how you can overcome societal setbacks to begin your debt-free journey.

Join our handpicked experts Ramin Nakisa, Anthony O'Neal and Toni Tone as they guide you towards financial freedom and the life you deserve.

Making Cents

Anthony O'Neal on the colour of wealth

The voices you know, the stories you don’t. 

TEST: Retold

James McAvoy: The stoner arms dealers

Join James McAvoy on one of the craziest hustles in modern America, which inspired the film “War Dogs”.

It’s a story you were never supposed to know, and - if it were down to the U.S. government - perhaps you never would? Enter the mysterious (and dangerous) world of global arms dealing and discover how two young Americans from Miami Beach secured a $300 million arms deal in “The Stoner Arms Dealer” by Guy Lawson.

The true story which inspired the film War Dogs

James McAvoy - The stoner arms dealers: how two American kids became big-time weapons traders

The voices you know, the stories you don’t.

More to Explore

More to Explore