Author Ben Bailey Smith on fame, reading, cancel culture and writing books for toddlers: known by his alias Doc Brown, he's an acclaimed actor, rapper, comedian, and screenwriter, and creator of the BAFTA-nominated CBBC comedy 4O'Clock Club. 

Ben is a guest speaker at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. His children's books include I Am Bear and Bear Moves, and he has recently published his first solo fiction title Something I Said. 

Author Ben Bailey Smith on fame, reading, cancel culture and writing books for toddlers: known by his alias Doc Brown, he's an acclaimed actor, rapper, comedian, and screenwriter, and creator of the BAFTA-nominated CBBC comedy 4O'Clock Club.&nbsp;
Ben is a guest speaker at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. His children's books include I Am Bear and Bear Moves, and he has recently published his first solo fiction title Something I Said.&nbsp;

The UAE's alternative take on news, entertainment and sport.  With personality aplenty, this is a show designed to cross the opinion divide - whose side are you on? Join Chris, Robbie and Sonal as they cut through the clutter to bring you the news, entertainment and sport stories that actually matter. With topical talk, big name guests and a strong sideline in humour, prepare to veer Off Script on your drive home commute.

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Episode 73 - BEN BAILEY SMITH: I AM BEAR

As regional uncertainty continues to impact us all, we put your employment law questions to Thenji Moyo.

Plus, from weddings to arena gigs, we talk events in the UAE. And, if your current work situation has you eyeing a change, we discuss upskilling while working full time…

As regional uncertainty continues to impact us all, we put your employment law questions to Thenji Moyo.
Plus, from weddings to arena gigs, we talk events in the UAE. And, if your current work situation has you eyeing a change, we discuss upskilling while working full time&hellip;

Your employment rights in the UAE

William Mullally fills us in with all the movies and shows that you can binge-watch this Eid holiday.

We also give you tips on how to support your kids while they navigate remote learning after the break.

And with children continuing distance learning for the next two weeks, many households are leaning more heavily than ever on their domestic staff. We look at how families and employers offer extra support for their nannies.

Plus, we check how restaurants and cafés are rallying behind their teams and their communities during these uncertain times.

William Mullally fills us in with all the movies and shows that you can binge-watch this Eid holiday.
We also give you tips on how to support your kids while they navigate remote learning after the break.
And with children continuing distance learning for the next two weeks, many households are leaning more heavily than ever on their domestic staff. We look at how families and employers offer extra support for their nannies.
Plus, we check how restaurants and caf&eacute;s are rallying behind their teams and their communities during these uncertain times.

Eid movie picks for your family nights

The UAE’s SMEs are, understandably, struggling at the moment and in need of community support. Helen was joined by a  whole host of entrepreneurs, coaches and marketing experts to get key advice on what’s needed to navigate an uncertain landscape.

Meanwhile, as many families contemplate some time apart in the coming weeks, we talk united fronts, whether home or away, with family therapist Joanne Jewell too…

The UAE&rsquo;s SMEs are, understandably, struggling at the moment and in need of community support. Helen was joined by a&nbsp; whole host of entrepreneurs, coaches and marketing experts to get key advice on what&rsquo;s needed to navigate an uncertain landscape.
Meanwhile, as many families contemplate some time apart in the coming weeks, we talk united fronts, whether home or away, with family therapist Joanne Jewell too&hellip;

Episode 73 - BEN BAILEY SMITH: I AM BEAR

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