Ben McGrail Episodes Episode guide
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Ben's country music morning!
Ben spends the morning celebrating country music after the 50th Country Music Awards.
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Should you be able to poke fun at religion?
Ben gets your thoughts after the gymnast Louis Smith was banned by British Gymnastics.
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When is it ok to leave a child on their own?
Ben takes your calls after criticism of Michael Gove for leaving his child on his own.
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Should drug addicts be treated as patients or criminals?
On the phone-in Ben gets your thoughts on possible 'drug consumption rooms' in the UK.
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Life after the flood
Ben speaks to Michael Brown from Thorney about his book about recovering from the flood.
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Is it always bad to be in debt?
Ben's joined by the Money & Mental Health Policy Institute and money expert Dave Penny.
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Is it Britain's responsibility to look after refugees and migrants?
Ben talks about the migrant and refugee crisis - whose responsibility is it to help?
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Is home care a right or a luxury?
Ben speaks to the Chief Executive of Somerset Care about the cost of home care.
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Whose responsibility is it to make sure a dog is safe?
Ben speaks to Victoria Whiteman from Chard about her campaign for a new dog rehoming law.
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Items on prescription, Dan Walker, Prue Leith & your requests
Should items like hay fever medicine be available on prescription? Ben takes your calls.
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Mobile phone coverage, maths & Somerset Disability Sports Awards
Has maths been of any use to you in your life? Ben takes your calls.
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Parenting loneliness, Taunton Town's success & 'The Bard of Chard'
Ben meets Clive Sanders (pictured) - the so-called 'Bard of Chard'.
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Is there any point in UKIP continuing?
Ben catches up with local UKIP members to get reaction to the party's recent problems.
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Your Carterella reviews!
Ben plays you bits of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Somerset panto 'Carterella' and hears your reviews.
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Your good luck messages to our panto cast!
Ahead of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Somerset panto Ben gathers your good luck messages.
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What animal or bird would you love to see?
Ben takes your calls on wildlife after he spotted a cormorant in Taunton.
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Is it ever essential to dress smartly?
Ben also catches up with Drew Buck from Chewton Mendip after his Asian adventure.
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Do receptionists put your off going to the doctor?
Cancer Research join Ben to talk about how people are put off booking appointments.
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Are words like 'honey' or 'babe' offensive to women?
Ben hears your thoughts about pet names for women - do you find them offensive?
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Live from the Bridgwater Arts Centre
Ben's live from the Bridgwater Arts Centre as they mark their 70th anniversary.
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Is community speed watch a waste of time?
Ben discusses speeding on the show and the best way to slow drivers down in Somerset.
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Should there be stop-smoking services?
Ben talks about smoking - is it your responsibility to quit or should services be funded?
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Do we really need buses in Somerset?
With more bus cuts in Somerset on the way, Ben finds out what the impact will be on you.
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What's made you want to raise money for charity?
Ben speaks to Taunton's Terry Beale about the charity gala in memory of his wife.
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Live from Frome with David Warburton MP in the Hot Seat
Ben takes the show to the Merlin Theatre in Frome to put David Warburton in the Hot Seat.
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What have you done to remember someone's life?
Plus Ben talks about hosting the Somerset Care Group Awards.
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Are England the "laughing stock of world football"?
Ben takes your calls on comments by Alan Shearer about the England national team.
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Who would you like to see as US president?
After the first TV debate between Clinton and Trump, who do you think should win?
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What do you think of Jeremy Corbyn
On the phone-in Ben finds out what you think of Jeremy Corbyn after his re-election.
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Are you bored of Strictly Come Dancing?
Ben takes your call on Strictly as the new series starts on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One.