CONVERSATIONS between a son and his dying mum taped at a Herefordshire hospice are just part of a heartrending radio programme hitting the airwaves this weekend.

Residents, visitors and workers alike talk about the highs and lows at St Michael's, Bartestree in the second part of BBC Hereford & Worcester's A Sense of Place at noon on Sunday.

The programme shows how life is lived to the full at the unimposing, brick building overlooking the valleys, despite an inevitable sense of sorrow and eventual loss.

Series producer Howard Belgard talks in depth to a cross-section of people during the show, in particular, Dave, who helped to set up the hospice.

Thought-provoking moments include the palliative care nurse's deepest thoughts and emotions during his mother's last few days in St Michael's care.

Mr Belgard said although the pensioner died while the show was being recorded, she was not in any discomfort.

"Dave had talked to her about his participation in the programme which she felt happy with," he said.

"Overhearing and recording Dave talking to his mum in the last hours of her life was a humbling experience.

"I can only hope the programme does justice to their generosity."

Sunday's episode of A Sense of Place is the second of six, exploring peoples' connection with different locations in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.