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Radio 4,16 Jan 2026,53 mins

Men and Loneliness

AntiSocial

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A podcast conversation between the entrepreneur Steven Bartlett and the gamer-turned psychiatrist-turned-online self help guru Dr K has gone viral. And it's about what might happen if men can't get a date. The podcast was originally published last summer but more recently re-surfaced clips have sparked a debate online about how far society should go to help men who are struggling to find a partner. Should we have sympathy for men who can't get a date? We hear from an intimacy coach who helps men and couples navigate the dating world and from a talent manager and content creator who makes videos about feminism, being single and child free. Presenter: Adam Fleming Production team: Emma Close, Natasha Fernandes and Tom Gillett Studio manager: Hal Haines Production coordinator: Janet Staples Editor: Penny Murphy

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