Sonal talks to the former legal director of intelligence agencies MI5 and MI6, who is now turning his experience to write thrilling spy novels. This fascinating conversation covers his journey into the world of intelligence, some of his most memorable moments with the agencies, and the question we all want to ask: how close to the real world of sleuthing does Hollywood get it. 

Sonal talks to the former legal director of intelligence agencies MI5 and MI6, who is now turning his experience to write thrilling spy novels. This fascinating conversation covers his journey into the world of intelligence, some of his most memorable moments with the agencies, and the question we all want to ask: how close to the real world of sleuthing does Hollywood get it.

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 157 - DAVID BICKFORD - FROM LIFE AS A SPOOK TO WRITING A BOOK

Two-thirds of UAE and KSA consumers say they have boycotted a brand following a scandal, according to a recent YouGov study. What's your take on this? Have you ever participated in one? A PR professional and a behavioural scientist join us to discuss.

Two-thirds of UAE and KSA consumers say they have boycotted a brand following a scandal, according to a recent YouGov study. What's your take on this? Have you ever participated in one? A PR professional and a behavioural scientist join us to discuss.

Do boycotts work?

With more and more companies changing their policies when it comes to maternity and paternity leaves, we speak to some of them on what they have in place.

Listeners are also sending their comments on what they had experienced and what they think should be done

What does it take to be a real estate agent? Haus & Haus guides us

We bust myths as Global Wellness Day is nearing with J Club’s Jamie Moore

And after motorists are warned following a rise in vehicle fires due to mechanical failures and modified cars, the Big Z of the UAE automotive industry briefs us on what’s safe and what’s not when it comes to car modifications.

With more and more companies changing their policies when it comes to maternity and paternity leaves, we speak to some of them on what they have in place.
Listeners are also sending their comments on what they had experienced and what they think should be done
What does it take to be a real estate agent? Haus &amp; Haus guides us
We bust myths as Global Wellness Day is nearing with J Club’s Jamie Moore
And after motorists are warned following a rise in vehicle fires due to mechanical failures and modified cars, the Big Z of the UAE automotive industry briefs us on what’s safe and what’s not when it comes to car modifications.

Did you have enough leave after giving birth?

With a new study showing the UAE as the second most hardworking nation in the world, we ask, how’s your work-life balance? 
With more couples opting for ‘sleep divorce’, we speak with sleep expert Claudine Gillard and health and fitness professional Rose O’Donovan to see if this is really healthy or it’s better to find its root cause and solution to avoid it
Discussing retirement planning in the UAE with National Bonds
And as we broadcast from the Arab Media Forum, we speak with media professional Omar Qirem of Edelman Middle East.

With a new study showing the UAE as the second most hardworking nation in the world, we ask, how’s your work-life balance?  With more couples opting for ‘sleep divorce’, we speak with sleep expert Claudine Gillard and health and fitness professional Rose O’Donovan to see if this is really healthy or it’s better to find its root cause and solution to avoid it Discussing retirement planning in the UAE with National Bonds And as we broadcast from the Arab Media Forum, we speak with media professional Omar Qirem of Edelman Middle East.

Episode 157 - DAVID BICKFORD - FROM LIFE AS A SPOOK TO WRITING A BOOK

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