Niche Work If You Can Get It

Series

Title

First
Broadcast

Repeated

Comments

Cuddle Therapists

20180119

Welcome to the modern world where airspace needs protecting, dating profile photographs need taking and lonely people need cuddling. It's the home of bizarre jobs brought about by a myriad of 21st century by-products.

Nick Baker meets the people behind some of the Britain's most niche jobs, gets inside the role, scopes out what it says about our world today and assesses whether it's time for a career change.

5. Cuddle Therapists
Meeting the therapists who offer cuddle sessions by the hour, Nick Baker asks why demand for this niche service is on the increase and, after trying out the service for himself, he has concerns which need addressing.

Producer: Leeanne Coyle
A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4.

Nick Baker meets the therapists who offer cuddle sessions by the hour.

Nick Baker meets the people behind some of Britain's most niche jobs.

Cuddle Therapists

20180119

20181110 (R4)

Nick Baker meets the people behind some of the Britain's most niche jobs, gets inside the role, scopes out what it says about our world today and assesses whether it's time for a career change.

Producer: Leeanne Coyle
A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4.

Nick Baker meets the therapists who offer cuddle sessions by the hour.

Nick Baker meets the people behind some of Britain's most niche jobs.

Drone Defence

20180115

Nick Baker meets the people behind some of the Britain's most niche jobs, gets inside the role, scopes out what it says about our world today and assesses whether it's time for a career change.

Episode 1: Drone Defence
Drone use is growing at a rapid rate in Britain and our skies are some of the busiest anywhere in the world. Nick Baker meets Richard Gill who is employed by the likes of football stadiums, celebrities and prisons to protect airspace.

Producer: Leeanne Coyle
A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4.

Nick Baker on the unusual jobs that speak volumes about the modern world we live in.

Nick Baker meets the people behind some of Britain's most niche jobs.

Drone Defence

20180115

20181020 (R4)

Nick Baker meets the people behind some of the Britain's most niche jobs, gets inside the role, scopes out what it says about our world today and assesses whether it's time for a career change.

Producer: Leeanne Coyle
A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4.

Nick Baker on the unusual jobs that speak volumes about the modern world we live in.

Nick Baker meets the people behind some of Britain's most niche jobs.

Life Story Writers

20180117

Nick Baker meets the people behind some of the Britain's most niche jobs, gets inside the role, scopes out what it says about our world today and assesses whether it's time for a career change.

3. Life Story Writers
Nick Baker spends time at a bespoke story telling service where the ghost writers aren't penning for celebrities but ordinary people. He investigates why more of us are investing in our own posterity.

Producer: Leeanne Coyle
A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4.

Nick Baker on the ghost writers helping ordinary people tell their stories for posterity.

Nick Baker meets the people behind some of Britain's most niche jobs.

Life Story Writers

20180117

20181117 (R4)

Nick Baker meets the people behind some of the Britain's most niche jobs, gets inside the role, scopes out what it says about our world today and assesses whether it's time for a career change.

Producer: Leeanne Coyle
A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4.

Nick Baker on the ghost writers helping ordinary people tell their stories for posterity.

Nick Baker meets the people behind some of Britain's most niche jobs.

Online Dating Photographer

20180116

Nick Baker meets the people behind some of the Britain's most niche jobs, gets inside the role, scopes out what it says about our world today and assesses whether it's time for a career change.

Episode 2: Online Dating Photographer
Nick turns his lens on a niche role which was borne of the online dating industry - estimated to be worth £225 million next year. He'll stand on both sides of the camera as he gets to grip with a service which claims it won't be niche for long.

Producer: Leeanne Coyle
A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4.

Nick Baker turns his lens on dating profile photographers.

Nick Baker meets the people behind some of Britain's most niche jobs.

Online Dating Photographer

20180116

20181027 (R4)

Nick Baker meets the people behind some of the Britain's most niche jobs, gets inside the role, scopes out what it says about our world today and assesses whether it's time for a career change.

Producer: Leeanne Coyle
A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4.

Nick Baker turns his lens on dating profile photographers.

Nick Baker meets the people behind some of Britain's most niche jobs.

Rap Interpreters

20180118

20181103 (R4)

Nick Baker meets the people behind some of the Britain's most niche jobs, gets inside the role, scopes out what it says about our world today and assesses whether it's time for a career change.

4. Rap Interpreters

Rap music isn't enjoyed by everyone but should still be available to all. Nick Baker spends time with the interpreters who work with rap artists to make their music accessible to deaf people.

Producer: Leeanne Coyle

A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4.

Nick Baker with the interpreters who make rap music accessible to deaf people.

Nick Baker meets the people behind some of Britain's most niche jobs.

Nick Baker meets the people behind some of the Britain's most niche jobs, gets inside the role, scopes out what it says about our world today and assesses whether it's time for a career change.

4. Rap Interpreters

Rap music isn't enjoyed by everyone but should still be available to all. Nick Baker spends time with the interpreters who work with rap artists to make their music accessible to deaf people.

Producer: Leeanne Coyle

A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4.

Nick Baker with the interpreters who make rap music accessible to deaf people.

Nick Baker meets the people behind some of Britain's most niche jobs.

Episodes

Series	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Cuddle Therapists	20180119		Welcome to the modern world where airspace needs protecting, dating profile photographs need taking and lonely people need cuddling. It's the home of bizarre jobs brought about by a myriad of 21st century by-products. Nick Baker meets the people behind some of the Britain's most niche jobs, gets inside the role, scopes out what it says about our world today and assesses whether it's time for a career change. 5. Cuddle Therapists Meeting the therapists who offer cuddle sessions by the hour, Nick Baker asks why demand for this niche service is on the increase and, after trying out the service for himself, he has concerns which need addressing. Producer: Leeanne Coyle A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4. Nick Baker meets the therapists who offer cuddle sessions by the hour. Nick Baker meets the people behind some of Britain's most niche jobs.
01	Cuddle Therapists	20180119	20181110 (R4)	Welcome to the modern world where airspace needs protecting, dating profile photographs need taking and lonely people need cuddling. It's the home of bizarre jobs brought about by a myriad of 21st century by-products. Nick Baker meets the people behind some of the Britain's most niche jobs, gets inside the role, scopes out what it says about our world today and assesses whether it's time for a career change. 5. Cuddle Therapists Meeting the therapists who offer cuddle sessions by the hour, Nick Baker asks why demand for this niche service is on the increase and, after trying out the service for himself, he has concerns which need addressing. Producer: Leeanne Coyle A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4. Nick Baker meets the therapists who offer cuddle sessions by the hour. Nick Baker meets the people behind some of Britain's most niche jobs.
01	Drone Defence	20180115		Welcome to the modern world where airspace needs protecting, dating profile photographs need taking and lonely people need cuddling. It's the home of bizarre jobs brought about by a myriad of 21st century by-products. Nick Baker meets the people behind some of the Britain's most niche jobs, gets inside the role, scopes out what it says about our world today and assesses whether it's time for a career change. Episode 1: Drone Defence Drone use is growing at a rapid rate in Britain and our skies are some of the busiest anywhere in the world. Nick Baker meets Richard Gill who is employed by the likes of football stadiums, celebrities and prisons to protect airspace. Producer: Leeanne Coyle A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4. Nick Baker on the unusual jobs that speak volumes about the modern world we live in. Nick Baker meets the people behind some of Britain's most niche jobs.
01	Drone Defence	20180115	20181020 (R4)	Welcome to the modern world where airspace needs protecting, dating profile photographs need taking and lonely people need cuddling. It's the home of bizarre jobs brought about by a myriad of 21st century by-products. Nick Baker meets the people behind some of the Britain's most niche jobs, gets inside the role, scopes out what it says about our world today and assesses whether it's time for a career change. Episode 1: Drone Defence Drone use is growing at a rapid rate in Britain and our skies are some of the busiest anywhere in the world. Nick Baker meets Richard Gill who is employed by the likes of football stadiums, celebrities and prisons to protect airspace. Producer: Leeanne Coyle A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4. Nick Baker on the unusual jobs that speak volumes about the modern world we live in. Nick Baker meets the people behind some of Britain's most niche jobs.
01	Life Story Writers	20180117		Welcome to the modern world where airspace needs protecting, dating profile photographs need taking and lonely people need cuddling. It's the home of bizarre jobs brought about by a myriad of 21st century by-products. Nick Baker meets the people behind some of the Britain's most niche jobs, gets inside the role, scopes out what it says about our world today and assesses whether it's time for a career change. 3. Life Story Writers Nick Baker spends time at a bespoke story telling service where the ghost writers aren't penning for celebrities but ordinary people. He investigates why more of us are investing in our own posterity. Producer: Leeanne Coyle A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4. Nick Baker on the ghost writers helping ordinary people tell their stories for posterity. Nick Baker meets the people behind some of Britain's most niche jobs.
01	Life Story Writers	20180117	20181117 (R4)	Welcome to the modern world where airspace needs protecting, dating profile photographs need taking and lonely people need cuddling. It's the home of bizarre jobs brought about by a myriad of 21st century by-products. Nick Baker meets the people behind some of the Britain's most niche jobs, gets inside the role, scopes out what it says about our world today and assesses whether it's time for a career change. 3. Life Story Writers Nick Baker spends time at a bespoke story telling service where the ghost writers aren't penning for celebrities but ordinary people. He investigates why more of us are investing in our own posterity. Producer: Leeanne Coyle A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4. Nick Baker on the ghost writers helping ordinary people tell their stories for posterity. Nick Baker meets the people behind some of Britain's most niche jobs.
01	Online Dating Photographer	20180116		Welcome to the modern world where airspace needs protecting, dating profile photographs need taking and lonely people need cuddling. It's the home of bizarre jobs brought about by a myriad of 21st century by-products. Nick Baker meets the people behind some of the Britain's most niche jobs, gets inside the role, scopes out what it says about our world today and assesses whether it's time for a career change. Episode 2: Online Dating Photographer Nick turns his lens on a niche role which was borne of the online dating industry - estimated to be worth £225 million next year. He'll stand on both sides of the camera as he gets to grip with a service which claims it won't be niche for long. Producer: Leeanne Coyle A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4. Nick Baker turns his lens on dating profile photographers. Nick Baker meets the people behind some of Britain's most niche jobs.
01	Online Dating Photographer	20180116	20181027 (R4)	Welcome to the modern world where airspace needs protecting, dating profile photographs need taking and lonely people need cuddling. It's the home of bizarre jobs brought about by a myriad of 21st century by-products. Nick Baker meets the people behind some of the Britain's most niche jobs, gets inside the role, scopes out what it says about our world today and assesses whether it's time for a career change. Episode 2: Online Dating Photographer Nick turns his lens on a niche role which was borne of the online dating industry - estimated to be worth £225 million next year. He'll stand on both sides of the camera as he gets to grip with a service which claims it won't be niche for long. Producer: Leeanne Coyle A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4. Nick Baker turns his lens on dating profile photographers. Nick Baker meets the people behind some of Britain's most niche jobs.
01	Rap Interpreters	20180118	20181103 (R4)	Welcome to the modern world where airspace needs protecting, dating profile photographs need taking and lonely people need cuddling. It's the home of bizarre jobs brought about by a myriad of 21st century by-products. Nick Baker meets the people behind some of the Britain's most niche jobs, gets inside the role, scopes out what it says about our world today and assesses whether it's time for a career change. 4. Rap Interpreters Rap music isn't enjoyed by everyone but should still be available to all. Nick Baker spends time with the interpreters who work with rap artists to make their music accessible to deaf people. Producer: Leeanne Coyle A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4. Nick Baker with the interpreters who make rap music accessible to deaf people. Nick Baker meets the people behind some of Britain's most niche jobs. Welcome to the modern world where airspace needs protecting, dating profile photographs need taking and lonely people need cuddling. It's the home of bizarre jobs brought about by a myriad of 21st century by-products. Nick Baker meets the people behind some of the Britain's most niche jobs, gets inside the role, scopes out what it says about our world today and assesses whether it's time for a career change. 4. Rap Interpreters Rap music isn't enjoyed by everyone but should still be available to all. Nick Baker spends time with the interpreters who work with rap artists to make their music accessible to deaf people. Producer: Leeanne Coyle A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4. Nick Baker with the interpreters who make rap music accessible to deaf people. Nick Baker meets the people behind some of Britain's most niche jobs.