A special - Snatam Kaur record in London October 2009.

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A special - An interview with the Director and Producer of The Widow Colony.

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Featuring - Understanding Sikhism, Shabad Translation and Inspirational words and songs.

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Featuring - Understanding Sikhism, Shabad Translation and Inspirational words and songs.

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A special Episode featuring interviews from 25th Anniversary 1984 Rally for Justice March in London June 2009.

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A special Episode featuring Sat Kiran Kaur's visit to the UK in May 2009.

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A special Compilation Snippet Episode featuring excerpts from Episodes 34 to 43.

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Featuring - Understanding Sikhism, Shabad Translation and Inspirational words and songs.

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A Special episode - features 5 episodes of Pause for Thought recorded at the BBC as it was Guru Gobind Singhs Birthday on 5th Jan.

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A Special episode - A live recording of Chardi Kalaa Jatha whilst touring in the UK

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A Special episode - A live recording of Satkiran Kaur and Party whilst touring in the UK

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Another Special episode - An interview with Harinder Singh - serving as the Executive Director of the Sikh Research Institute - This week we look at the need for justice with reference to the tragic events of 1984

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A Special episode - An interview with Harinder Singh - serving as the Executive Director of the Sikh Research Institute - a community development organization focused on education thru preservation, celebration and inspiration.

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Featuring - Part of the double edition - Learning about Sikhism, Shabad Translation, Resource Review, Outside Broadcast and Inspirations words and songs.

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Featuring a double episode as we have been away for a few weeks - This one is a recent outside broadcast recording.

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Featuring - Learning about Sikhism, Shabad Translation, Resource Review, Outside Broadcast and Inspirations words and songs.

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Featuring - Learning about Sikhism, Shabad Translation, Resource Review, Outside Broadcast and Inspirations words and songs.

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A special Compilation Snippet Episode featuring excerpts from Episodes 23 to 32.

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Featuring - Understanding Sikhism, The History of the Sikhs, Shabad Translation and Inspirations words and songs.

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Featuring - Understanding Sikhism, The History of the Sikhs, Shabad Translation, Resource Review and Inspirations words and songs.

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A special episode featuring a recent interview on Radio 2 with reference to Sikhwithin and also religion in the digital age.

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In Part 1 - Understanding Sikhism - We learn about the word Waheguru - In Part 2 - The History of the Sikhs - We look at the life of Guru Ram Das Ji - In Part 3 - This weeks Shabad Translation features a Shabad sung by Hari Singh and Hari Bhajan Kaur entitled Sarab Nirantar - In Part 4 - Resource Review we encourage you to visit Sikhsangat dot com - In Part 5 - Our outside broadcast features two interviews with GuruGanesha Singh - In Part 6 - The final part of the programme, Inspirations words and songs, we feature a universal applicable song by Labi Siffre.

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A special episode featuring the London visit of Snatam Kaur and Party with Interviews and Shabads.

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In Part 1 - Understanding Sikhism - We understand look at the Sikh perspective on Death - In Part 2 - The History of the Sikhs - We look at the life of Maharaja Ranjit Singh - In Part 3 - This weeks Shabad Translation features a Shabad sung by Harjinder Singh of Sri Nagar Wale entitled Ram Ras Piya Re - In Part 4 - Resource Review we encourage you to visit Sikhroots dot com - In Part 5 - No Outside Broadcast this week - In Part 6 - The final part of the programme, Inspirations words and songs, we feature two tracks by an amazing group called Bliss.

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In Part 1 - Understanding Sikhism - We understand the meaning of WGJKK WGJKF - In Part 2 - The History of the Sikhs - We look at the life of Guru Teg Bahadur - In Part 3 - This weeks Shabad Translation features a Shabad sung by Dya Singh of Australia entitled Man mero gaj, jehba meri kaati - In Part 4 - Resource Review we encourage you to enter the Sikhnet Film Festival - the closing date is the last day of August 2007 - In Part 5 - For the Outside broadcast segment we have interviews from two summer sikh camps held in West and East London - In Part 6 - The final part of the programme, Inspirations words and songs, we feature two tracks one by Mahan Kalpa Singh and Ben's Brother.

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In Part 1 - Understanding Sikhism - We understand the meaning of Hukamnama and Seva - In Part 2 - The History of the Sikhs - We look at the life of Guru Har Gobind Ji - In Part 3 - This weeks Shabad Translation features a Shabad sung by Dya Singh of Australia entitled Bheyi prapat manukh dehoria - In Part 4 - Resource Review we check-out seva dot sikhnet dot com - In Part 5 - For the Outside broadcast segment we have highlights from the 18th UK Birmingham to London Cycle ride for Children with Leukaemia - organised by the Sikh Arts and Cultural Association - In Part 6 - The final part of the programme, Inspirations words and songs, we feature two tracks one by Simon Webb and the other by Niranjan Kaur Khalsa.

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In Part 1 - Understanding Sikhism - We look at both the heritage and meaning of the words Sat Nam and Sat Sri Akal - In Part 2 - The History of the Sikhs - We remember the Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji - This weeks Shabad Translation is Mithr Piaarae noo - Part 4 - Resource Review we check-out SikhChic - There is no Outside broadcast - In the final part of the programme, Inspirations we return to the featured shabad and this time it is sung by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

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This week, in Understanding Sikhism we look at what the word Sikh means and a Sikh's way of life - In the History of the Sikhs section we look at the life of Guru Arjan Dev Ji - In the Shabad translation section we translate the Shabad Ustat Kar Kar Jeevan sung by Daler Mehndi - The resource review section features a website called SikhSangeet dot com - This week there is no outside broadcast - We end the programme, the Inspirational songs part, with two tracks from the Vancouver Sikh Spirit Khalsa 300 celebration CD.

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This week a special compilation episode featuring selective highlights from the last eight episodes 14 to 21 - All these episodes are still online for you to hear in full.

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This week - in Understanding Sikhism and The History of the Sikhs we look at Vaisakhi - We return to translate the Shabad Deh Shiva Bar Mohe - The resource review section features Hargo an amazing new artist - Our outside broadcast covers the Nagar Kirtan that took place in West London, where over 100,000 took part - We close with inspirational words and a song by Stevie Wonder called Conversation Peace.

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This week the whole episode is dedicated to an outside broadcast, featuring a play held in London called the 1984 diary - The play is about self discovery and realisation - We outline the tragedy of 1984 together with interviews and extracts from the play.

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In Understanding Sikhism and The History of The Sikhs we look at Holla Mohalla - This week's Shabad Translation is Koi Bole Ram Ram sung by Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Resource Review, features Bliss - For the Outside Broadcast spot, we are extremely grateful to Gurumustuk Singh of Sikhwiki, Sikhnet and MrSikhnet for all his time in giving us an interview - We end this week's show with inspirational thoughts based on some research on how to avoid evil qualities such as hatred, jealousy, anger, touchiness and impatience, all factors that can be harmful to our health.

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In - Understanding Sikhism - We look at Mutki ? The path to Liberation, - History of the Sikhs ? We remember the sacrifices of the sons of Guru Gobind Singh, This week's Shabad Translation is Tilang Namdev Ji sung by Wahe Guru Kaur - Resource Review, features Sat Kartar - For the Outside Broadcast spot, we are extremely grateful to have spent time with the Mayor of Hounslow when she attended an event at Hounslow Gurdwara ? UK - We end this week's show with inspirational thoughts based on some research on making us all happy.

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Understanding Sikhism - We look at the virtues of Sikhism, History of the Sikhs - Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Shabad Translation - Aukhi gharee nah dekhan dey by Davender and Mohiner Partap Singh, Resource Review - Satnam Singh Ramgotra an amazing drummer based in California, Outside Broadcast with Sikhspeak magazine Editor and Inspirational words from an amazing track called Love is the answer.

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A special featuring extracts from a recent documentary on the rise of religious podcasting.

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New Shows, New Format, New producer - Mr B and New Website - Featuring Understanding Sikhism, History of the Sikhs, Shabad Translation, Resource Review, Outside broadcast and both Inspirational songs and Inspirational music - Meaning of Mool Mantar, Guru Nanak's teaching, Translation of Paramaysareh, Review of Snatam Kaur's new CD Anand -Bliss, Coverage of the candlelight vigile in London, re: 1984 and Inspiring words.

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We're back- After a short break - The break was due to revamping the programme - This week we have a special interim episode dedicated to peace - a selection of inspiring tracks to help us save the world, the children and wish for peace for all.

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This weeks episode we thought we would create a snippet or review show based on the last 12 programmes that we have recorded - Welcoming new listeners to experience past episodes and offering existing listeners a chance to reference, rekindle and remember.

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This weeks episode the meaning section we briefly cover the Sikh Takhats - the history section looks at the life of Maharaja Duleep Singh - The shabad translation features the shabad - Tu Mera Pita sung by Dya Singh and Party from Australia - We close the show with inspirational extracts from Sting and an amazing group called Tribute to Mardana.

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This weeks episode the meaning section we briefly covers 2 Sikh ceremonies - Birth and Marriage - the history section looks at the life of Maharaja Ranjit Singh - The shabad translation features the shabad - Prubh Paas Jun Kee Arudhaas sung by Dya Singh and Party from Australia - We close the show with inspirational extracts from James Blunt and M Jackson - Suggesting the need for world peace.

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This weeks episode the show is c-hosted and we return to our normal format of meanings, history, stories, a shabad translation and inspirational music - We look at the importance of Gurdwaras and the life of Guru Hargobin Ji - Our shabad translation features the shabad - Mera Mujhme sung by Chitra Roy. We close the show with a track by Elton John suggesting that we should be truly gratful for what we have - We suggest that humanity helps each other, especially in a world of unfortunate inequality.

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This weeks episode is a special outside broadcast recorded at Trafalgar Square London at an event organised to commemorate the 400th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of the Guru Arjan Dev Ji - We have interviews with an MP, Religious representatives, the Scouts brigade and some the Sevadars handing out water and cold drinks - Interviews have been used in this episode to communicate the importance of this event.

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We are back and now in our new studio - This week we explore common Sikh words followed by a Shahbad translation of Hum Maile Tum oojal kartay - In the Sikh History spot we cover a brief history of Guru Ram Das Ji - The story this week is also about Guru Ram Da Ji during the time he became the 4th Guru of the Sikhs - The inspirational music this week is from Dido outling that really our life is for rent and we need to make the most of it - We close with a medley of Shabads sung by Snatam Kaur during her recent visit to London.

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This week we have developed an outside broadcast special - Recorded in Southall we travelled to different Gurdwaras, we have posted the photos on the blog site - In the meanings section we talk about the 5 rings that surround a Sikh - Our featured Shabad translation is from Snatam Kaur - Also in this episode we are grateful for our audio support from Rohin Singh and special guest Jasprit Singh currently completing his MA in museum studies and working at the Victoria and Albert museum Jasprit helped with this weeks story - the origins of the Red Cross concept by a Sikh - We close with some inspirational music from Paul Hardcastle and M People.

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This week feature more exploration of the meaning of words such as Satnam, Sat Sri Akal and Waheguru with our special guest Sardar Pritam Singh - followed by a Shabad translation of a wonderful shahbad called Suni-ia-listening sung by Snatam Kaur - We have a Guru Nanak story and we close with some inspirational music from Stevie Wonder and Simon Webbe.

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This week we have a special episode for Vaisakhi - Normally the programme is sectioned into five areas segments - Meanings, Shabad translation, History of the Sikhs, a Story and some inspirational songs - This week we've rolled the first three segments into one. We cover in the first part of the programme, the history of Vaisakhi, the 5 Ks of the Sikhs, what happens at the Gurdwara during this special day and recent developments for a dedicated Sikh calendar. Our featured backing track is called Hari Har by Snatam Kaur from the CD Grace - We have 2 Shabad Translations this week - One at the beginning of the programme - Deh Shiva Bar Mohe also known as the Sikh National Anthem - and one at the end of the programme - Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam Ji - Inspirational songs this week include - Free by the Lighthouse family - I thought of this as we need to remember the fight for freedom at the time of Vaisakhi and There will come a day by Incognito from the CD LIfe Stranger than fiction.

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This week we explore the history of the Sikhs at the time of Baba Banda Singh we also present the story of when a missionary from Rome came to visit India at the time he met Guru Har Rai we introduce a new section called meanings cover more translations and end with some inspirational songs including the wonderful Golden Temple by The Peace Family featuring Snatam Kaur.

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This week we continue to explore the history of the Sikhs from the 5th to the 10th Guru and present the story of Guru Nanak's visit to Mecca showing us that God is everywhere, review the new CDs by Balvinder Singh based in Australia and present more inspirational music.

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This week we continue to explore the history of the Sikhs to the 5th Guru and present a wonderful story called the Scared Thread, review Prabhu Nam Kaur and Snatam Kaur CD Mothers Blessing (with translations) and feature another snippet from Indi Kaur's Keep on Walking CD.

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This week we share a Shabad (Sikh Hymn) translation, explore the backdrop of history at the time of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birth, review Indi Kaur's wonderfully accessible CD and talk about world music.

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