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It's So Loud In Here!

by BBC Sounds
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About the show

Journey into the neurodivergent mind and discover the impact of noise in everyday life. From taking the bus into work to going to sleep at night, every sound has an invisible cost. Hear how overwhelming a quiet office can be, how stressful it is to be out of control or how having fun can increase noise tolerance. Every neurodivergent experience is different, and the impact might not be noticeable, but it's there and with our cast of neurodivergent contributors we hear what that sounds like. It's So Loud In Here! was a BBC Audio North Production with BBC Sounds Audio Lab. Producer and Presenter - Keira Edwards Senior Producers - Richard McIlroy and Tom Moseley Editor - Pete Wilson Sound Design and mix - Tony Churnside Artwork - Ellie Walmsley Assistant Commissioner - Prabhjit Bains Commissioning Editor - Khaliq Meer

Latest episodes

  • 5. Hobbies: Comfort in Overwhelm

    February 10, 2026 · 20 min

    Why hitting people with a foam stickis the only thing that’s not overwhelming! How can running through a city, headphones off and hearing everything be so liberating? Experience the fun of hobbies, where even the loudest environments can…

  • 4. Relationships: Forgotten Conversations

    February 10, 2026 · 18 min

    How can you hold a conversation when you feel drowned by so much other noise, and then be expected to remember what was said - all while hiding the discomfort of so much going on in your head? Neurodiversity expert Dr Tom Nicholson…

  • 3. Work: Curse of the Aircon

    February 10, 2026 · 17 min

    Why do our workplaces impact everyone so differently? When a packed, noisy beer garden in the summer can be more manageable than the hum of the office air conditioning. Dr Tom Nicholson explains why the tip-tap of the keyboard or the ping…

  • 2. Public Transport: Headphones On

    February 10, 2026 · 18 min

    Why does a bus ride sound like heavy metal at full volume? Where headphones are a must to even try tackling the journey, and driving a car can feel like a saviour. Experience what it feels like to travel when neurodivergent, as expert Dr…

  • 1. Sleep: The Negative Spiral

    February 10, 2026 · 23 min

    How do you sleep when your mind won't shut up? When it anguishes on past experiences and sews stress in the silence of the night. Experience the reality of the un-silent night as neurodiversity expert Dr Tom Nicholson explains why racing…

  • Trailer

    February 9, 2026 · 2 min

    Journey into the neurodivergent mind and discover the impact of noise in everyday life. From taking the bus into work to going to sleep at night, every sound has an invisible cost. Hear how overwhelming a quiet office can be, how stressful…