Algarve Frank returns to close the week out in style with a mixed bag of fun and philosophical enquiry. We two - whilst appearing and sounding very 'Western' - have Eastern roots and sensibilities.

Our recent, private conversations together (and World Cup cultural analysis) have certainly changed my view of what Europe is and how the West takes some liberties with its view of the other half or side of the world.

Join us for the usual malarkey and mirth AND some deeper reflection on what it is to be an expat, a Westerner, a European and a human being - unbounded by the worst excesses of labels, prejudices and misplaced virtues...

It'll be great to hear your views on this in the chat and even on the phone for an extended edition of "Europe's BIGGEST Phone-in" from 9.30am.

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