Personal Journals
Miss Me?
BBC Sounds
Join longtime friends Miquita Oliver & Jordan Stephens for their twice a week catch-ups, discussing everything from the highs and lows of their lives to the biggest cultural moments of the week.Every Monday, Miquita and Jordan will throw the show open and invite questions on a theme; indie sleaze, orgasms, lies… Then on Thursdays, they’ll pick apart the world around them with unfiltered conversation on everything from intimacy to interiors, from exercise to elections.Email: missme@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: 08000 304 090 (+44 8000 304 090 from outside the UK)Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds
Episodes to Learn English 230
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Listen Bitch! It Takes Two To Tango?
Nov 10, 2025 39 min<p>Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens answer your questions about orgasms.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about THE GREAT BRITISH SUNDAY ROAST. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language, adult themes, and discussion of sex throughout. Credits: Producer: Natalie Jamieson Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Are Men En Vogue?
Nov 6, 2025 37 min<p>Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens discuss boyfriends (embarrassing?), couples’ posts and contraception.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language, adult themes and discussions around sex. Credits: Producer: Natalie Jamieson Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! Nostalgia Used to be an Illness
Nov 3, 2025 38 min<p>Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens answer your questions about the things that scare us.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about ORGASMS. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language, adult themes and discussion around phobias. Credits: Producer: Natalie Jamieson Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Do You Believe in Magic?
Oct 30, 2025 45 min<p>Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens discuss the impact of Lily’s album, and whether to go all out, or not, on Halloween costumes and tattoos. </p><p>This episode contains very strong language, adult themes, and discussions about eating disorders.. Credits: Producer: Natalie Jamieson Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! Not Everything Has to Make Sense
Oct 27, 2025 39 min<p>Jordan Stephens and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about boredom.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about THINGS THAT SCARE US. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Natalie Jamieson Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Sweet and Raw
Oct 23, 2025 38 min<p>Jordan Stephens and Miquita Oliver discuss Lily Allen’s new album and the complex art of music videos </p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes.</p><p></p><p>Credits:</p><p>Producer: Natalie Jamieson</p><p>Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith</p><p>Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid</p><p>Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox</p><p>Executive Producer: Dino Sofos</p><p>Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna</p><p>Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins</p><p>Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! Freedom is the Absence of Want
Oct 20, 2025 39 min<p>Jordan Stephens and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about addiction.</p><p>If you’re affected by addiction, eating disorders or mental health issues, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline for support.</p><p>This episode contains strong language and discussion around addiction, body dysmorphia and adult themes. Next week, we want to hear your questions about BOREDOM. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>Credits: Producer: Natalie Jamieson Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins</p><p>Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Full of So Many Feelings
Oct 16, 2025 42 min<p>Jordan Stephens and Miquita Oliver discuss grief and grandparents and crying over driving tests.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes and discussion of bereavement and end of life care.</p><p></p><p>Credits:</p><p>Producer: Natalie Jamieson</p><p>Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith</p><p>Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid</p><p>Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox</p><p>Executive Producer: Dino Sofos</p><p>Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna</p><p>Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins</p><p>Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! Zeddy & Mimi & Spike
Oct 13, 2025 39 min<p>Jordan Stephens and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about dogs.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about ADDICTION. </p><p>Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes.</p><p></p><p>Credits:</p><p>Producer: Natalie Jamieson</p><p>Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith</p><p>Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid</p><p>Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox</p><p>Executive Producer: Dino Sofos</p><p>Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna</p><p>Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins</p><p>Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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A Month.
Oct 9, 2025 46 min<p>Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens discuss the playfulness in inventions, to vegan or not to vegan, and Black History Month</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. </p><p>Credits:</p><p>Producer: Natalie Jamieson Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins</p><p>Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! Just to Love and Be Loved in Return
Oct 6, 2025 41 min<p>Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens answer your questions about lyrics.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about DOGS. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes.</p><p>Credits: Producer: Natalie Jamieson Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins</p><p>Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Like Drinking Cordial Straight
Oct 2, 2025 36 min<p>Jordan Stephens and Miquita Oliver discuss the challenges with reviews, finding your life path, and the qualities needed for leadership</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes.</p><p>Credits: Producer: Natalie Jamieson Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins</p><p>Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! Democratising Reality
Sep 29, 2025 35 min<p>Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens answer your questions about VILLAINS.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about LYRICS. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes.</p><p> Credits: Producer: Natalie Jamieson Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins</p><p>Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Our World Now
Sep 25, 2025 42 min<p>Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens discuss the art of relationships, celebrate JADE’s debut album, the joy of Davina and debate the art of hacking.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language, adult themes and drug references.</p><p>Credits: Producer: Natalie Jamieson Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins</p><p>Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! It Gets Tingly
Sep 22, 2025 31 min<p>Jordan Stephens and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about blow***s.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about VILLAINS. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language, discussions of a sexual nature and adult themes throughout. </p><p>Credits: Producer: Natalie Jamieson Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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I Might Have Been Your Dad?
Sep 18, 2025 42 min<p>Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens discuss the impact of astrology, the BTS dramas in getting TV made, and Elon Musk</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Natalie Jamieson Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! Ask Us Anything!
Sep 15, 2025 33 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about absolutely anything!</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about BLOWJOBS. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Natalie Jamieson Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Exodus
Sep 11, 2025 37 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss the tube strikes, state schools vs private schools, and Richard Osman’s success </p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Natalie Jamieson Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! Justice is a Fantasy
Sep 8, 2025 36 min<p>Lily Allen and Jordan Stephens answer your questions about justice.</p><p>Next week, Miquita & Lily are back together and want to hear your questions about ANYTHING. We are doing an ASK US ANYTHING. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Love is Facetuned
Sep 4, 2025 33 min<p>Lily Allen and Jordan Stephens discuss where they first met, performing on stage and the latest series of Love Is Blind UK.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! The Sex Special
Sep 1, 2025 39 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver recap their best conversations about sex. Plus some exclusive content from the Live Shows in March!</p><p>Next week, Lily will be joined by Jordan Stephens and we want to hear your questions about JUSTICE. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language, adult themes and strong sexual references. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Simply The Best... Bits
Aug 28, 2025 39 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver take a walk down memory lane and listen back to their favourite moments from the past year of Miss Me?</p><p>This episode contains very strong language, adult themes and strong sexual references. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Summer Break
Aug 21, 2025 1 min<p>Lily Allen & Miquita Oliver are taking a summer break</p>
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Listen Bitch! No Cap
Aug 18, 2025 29 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about slang.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about JUSTICE. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Shut Your Mouth You Sexy Bitch
Aug 14, 2025 36 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss the new Bonnie Blue documentary, the heyday of lads mags and whether they can still holiday in Ibiza.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language, adult themes, strong sexual references and discussions about sexual assault. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised, you can find support via the BBC Action Line: https://bbc.co.uk/actionline/ Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! It’s a Bonkbuster
Aug 11, 2025 34 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about books.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about SLANG. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language, adult themes and strong sexual references. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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A Hedda The Times
Aug 7, 2025 32 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss Lily’s new play Hedda, Miquita’s trip to the Scottish Highlands, and the state of the rental market.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Bitch, Listen! Weak Become Heroes
Aug 4, 2025 38 min<p>Miquita Oliver and Zawe Ashton answer your questions about clubbing.</p><p>Next week Lily is back and we want to hear your questions about BOOKS. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language, adult themes, and discussions about alcohol. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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The Greatest Thing You’ll Ever Learn… with Zawe Ashton
Jul 31, 2025 40 min<p>Miquita Oliver and Zawe Ashton discuss weddings, the Lionesses Euros victory, and 90s music influencing their identities. </p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes.</p><p>Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Bitch, Listen!
Jul 28, 2025 45 min<p>Miquita Oliver and Zawe Ashton answer your questions about self esteem.</p><p>Next week, Zawe is back with Miquita and we want to hear your questions about CLUBBING. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>