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Radio 4,23 Aug 2026,41 mins

Rajan Datar

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This week, the van Tullekens are working out how easy it is to take it easy - turns out, it’s not a walk in the park. On the subject of relaxing, the crime rate is falling, but do we really feel that way? Mark Easton examines what is really happening with our perception of crime in the UK. Jarvis Cocker brings the karaoke spirit to his Someday Service, and we’re all Ra-Ra-Rasput-ing at the return of Radio 4’s Soul Music. Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Anthony McKee Editor: Peter McManus Production Coordinator: Sylvie Conway A BBC Audio Northern Ireland production for BBC Radio 4. If you’ve been affected by the content of this programme and are suffering distress or despair, a list of organisations that can help is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline Programmes featured in this episode include: What's Up Docs?: Why is it so hard to relax? The Great Crime Mystery: 1. Going Down Upload with Emma Millen, 15/08 Sideways: The Stranger Soul Music: Rasputin by Boney M Artworks: What Happened to Counter-Culture?: Culture Clash Top Comment: A grievance syndicate is defrauding young men Human Intelligence: Provocateurs - Dalí Front Row, 17/08: Joe Lycett on his new solo exhibition Jarvis Cocker's Someday Service, 16/08: The Karaoke Kid gets Kompetitive

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