WHAT TO DO
ABOUT
Hello! And welcome to What To Do About – a weekly podcast that simply asks one question, “What do we do about?”.
We explore solutions with guests bringing all sorts of expertise and lived experience to the studio, in turn providing answers, action and hope to some of today’s biggest problems.
We hope you enjoy the show.
Victor & Peter
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we know what's broken
Here's what to do about it
What To Do About… is a weekly podcast hosted by Peter Holbrook and Lord Victor Adebowale — two long-time colleagues who’ve spent their careers working alongside the people actually solving Britain’s biggest problems.
Every Friday, they sit down with the experts, campaigners and entrepreneurs already fixing what’s broken — from poverty and healthcare to nature, education and democracy — and ask one question: what should we actually do about this?
It’s not another show diagnosing the crisis. The solutions already exist — they’re just scattered. This podcast brings them together, brick by brick.
New problem. New solutions. Every Friday.
NEW EPISODE EACH FRIDAY! 🎙️
new every friday
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OUR FANTASTIC DOUBLE ACT
your hosts
PEter Holbrook
ceo - social enteprise uk
lord victor abedowale
member of the house of lords
Victor is one half of the What To Do About hosting duo, and yes, he is a Lord, though he would rather you just called him Victor.
A former Chief Executive of Turning Point, a member of the House of Lords, and the son of a Nigerian nurse who helped build the NHS, he brings a lifetime of leadership in health, housing, and social justice to the podcast.
He is also, by his own admission, terrible at talking about himself. Driven by curiosity, a relentless work ethic, and the simple belief that you should leave the world better than you found it, Victor asks the big questions and is not afraid to sit with uncomfortable answers. Expect warmth, wisdom, and the occasional poetry reference.
GOOD TO KNOW
FAQs
What is What To Do About… actually about?
Each episode tackles one big issue — nature, education, poverty, democracy, AI and more — and brings on people who are already building real solutions to it. Rather than dwelling on what’s wrong, hosts Peter Holbrook and Lord Victor Adebowale ask guests what’s working, what’s next, and how the rest of us can get involved.
Who hosts the podcast?
Peter Holbrook and Lord Victor Adebowale, two long-standing colleagues who’ve spent their careers immersed in social enterprise and systemic change. They bring both deep expertise and an easy, often irreverent chemistry to the conversations.
How often are new episodes released?
Every Friday, with each episode focused on a different problem and a different set of guests offering solutions.
Can I suggest a topic or a guest?
Yes — the hosts actively want listener input. You can get in touch via Instagram, email or LinkedIn with ideas for topics to cover or guests to bring on, and there’s a chance your idea gets picked up on a future episode.