Topic: Childhood Safety

2 chapters across the catalog

When Playgrounds Were Dangerous - The Wrap Up #30
28:50 - 33:41

When Playgrounds Were Dangerous - The Wrap Up #30

Dangerous Playgrounds, Childhood Injuries and High Slides

A comparison between modern "safe" playgrounds and the dangerous equipment of the past leads to a story about a childhood injury in Walthamstow. One host describes his brother cracking his skull after attempting a "Superman" jump off a high slide. They recall vintage equipment like the "Witch's Hat" and 25-foot metal slides made of scaffolding.

The Halloween Wrap Up #15 featuring the Jnr J's
5:29 - 6:13

The Halloween Wrap Up #15 featuring the Jnr J's

Animal Encounters and Childhood Dog Bite Anecdote

A discussion about the controllability of pets leads to an anecdote about a neighborhood cat and a childhood injury. One participant describes being bitten in the face by a black and white Jack Russell dog after getting too close to the animal. The segment concludes with a brief mention of the UK clocks going back for the end of Daylight Savings Time.