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Radio Wales,04 Jun 2026,121 mins

Oliver Hides takes your calls on the cost of watching TV, doing things alone and dream destinations.

The Phone In

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Are you concerned by the cost of watching television? Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat by Paris Saint-Germain attracted more than 16.2 million views on illegal streams in the UK after not being made free to air. This also comes as a postal worker from Milford Haven was jailed for selling illegal hardware and apps for customers to stream sports for a fraction of the cost of legitimate subscriptions. So, how many subscriptions have you racked up? And does it make you cross when others watch, but don’t pay? How comfortable are you doing things like, holidaying, going to a restaurant, or having a day out - on your own? There's a new trend, it seems, with the younger generation - 'solomaxxing'. It means, to make the CHOICE to live your life alone, do things with yourself, and even choosing to be single. And it's got us thinking, it's all well and good to live your life alone, but what about those who haven't had the choice? Have you had to adapt to life on your own after losing a loved one? And finally, PHD researcher at Bangor University, Kate Retallick, said it was always her dream to go to Antarctica, and now that dream has been fulfilled, thanks to being part of an international research team led by the British Antarctic Survey. It got us thinking, what is your dream destination… And did you make it there? Call or WhatsApp 03700 100 110 or Text 8 10 12. Be part of the nation's conversation.

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