Jason & Zoe in The Milk Bar

Recorded for release W/C 26th June 2023

This Week Tom Read Wilson chats about being Squidward in The Spongebob Musical at the Wolverhampton Grand, Kerry Ellis lets us know about the Stafford Gatehouse production of Midsummer Night's Dream, Kyle Finn shares news of his summer gigs, Tara Kelsey brings news of the third in her series of tribute shows bringing the music of Mario Lanza to life and TV vet Dr Scott Miller talks about some of the traits we share with our pets.

Recorded for release W/C 19th June 2023

This week Dr Alex talks pets, Brogan from Sewing Bee '22 tells us about an awards ceremony, Codsall Dramatic society let us know about their open event, we hear the latest from Certain Media, we find out about the Compton Care Summer Party, hear how you can go along to the Feathersone First Responders Family Fun Day and hear from Asha Taak on her fundraising around the Ms Great Britain competition.

Recorded for release W/C 1st May 2023

This week we chat about the latest album from Reverend and the Makers with John McClure, Alice Fevronia from GBBO 10 tells us about the Coronation Big Lunch, Adam Rickett shares tips to avoid being scammed, we hear out the latest shows from the Sutton Arts Theatre and Grange Players and Kim Halliday shares is latest music and chats about his career in film and TV scores.

Recorded for release W/C 17th April 2023

First we have our competition for a copy of the Grand Theatre's spotlight magazine signed by Craig Revel-Horwood who is on the show talking about his Role in Annie at the Grand in October. Also on the show Nate Barr chats about Don't Stop Belivin' which is at the Lichfield Garrick on the 29th of April, we talk to Stuny cyclist Kriss Kyle about his antics with the help of Red Bull, Brendon Tuner launches the 2023 Lord Bilston Challenge and we hear a Lullaby from Birmingham Born Sillkey.

Recorded for release W/C 10th April 2023

This week Matt Goss chats about his tour after his night in Birmingham, Dave Hemingway from Sunbirds tells us about their tour and newly release single, Lesley Waters gives us some cookery tips on the versatility of Alaskan Salmon, Ellen Kent lets us know how your pet dog could star in a show at The Grand and Big Brother Winner Craig Phillips talks about making our homes more energy efficient.

Recorded for release W/C 20th March 2023

This week we chat with West Bromwich Operatic about their production of Grease at the Wolverhampton Grand, Alice Beer talks Duty Free, Compton Care let us know about the 2023 round the Wrekin, David Domony suggests growing plants on our windowsills for a tasty salad, Adam Millichip of Tettenhall Wood School lets us know about the sports podcast award and how to vote for the TWS sports podcast, Catinca Maria Nisdor lets us know about her acting work and we find out about a special offer for OAPs at Hugglepets.

Recorded for release w/c 6th March 2023

This week Vicki Henderson Butler talks car care, Codsall Dramatic Society let us know about thier production of Aphrodite, Grant Fitzpatrick lets us know about his Birmingham gig, we find out about the Stafford Shakespeare Festival for 2023, Aldo Kane let us know about his latest adventures, Tim Dunn talks railway architecture and Steve Ellis of The Love Affair updates us on the Sensational 60's Experience at the Grand.

Recorded for release W/C 13th Feb

This week Matt Goss talks about his UK Big Band Tour, we chat with the lads playing The Jersey Boys ahead of their appearance at The Grand, Improv Wolves let us know about their latest gig, we talk to the new Associate Director of Nursing at Compton Care, Chris Allen lets us know about the impending arrival of WCR on DAB and we hear about the 2nd edition of They Rocked We Rolled looking at the 60's and 70's music scene in Wolverhampton.

In the End of Year Quiz 2022 the Mayor’s Lovelies take on 'Chandfull' to see which team will be champions in the annual Milk bar Quiz!

The Lovelies are:-
Cllr Sandra Samuels OBE - Mayor of Wolverhampton
Cllr Claire Darke
Dr Paul Darke - Outside Centre
Georgina Grainger - Compton Care

Chandfull are:-
Peter Chand - Storyteller
Ange Lloyd - Singer
Liam Price - Singer
David Love - Musician

Jason Forrest is Quiz Master, Chris Allen is Score Keeper and Andy Walters supplied the tech.

Thanks go to the Mayoral Team at Wolverhampton City Council in particular to Mark, Prab and Zac.

Recorded for Release W/C 19th Dec 2022

This week we have:-

Mike D'Abo from Manfred Mann on the Sensational 60's Experience at the Wolverhampton Grand

Jake Quickenden talking about grief

Treedom on our environmental credentials at Christmas

Mama's Cottage Mushrooms talk Tinctures

Pet safety with festive foods

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Neil Curtis with os 2022 Advent Calendar

Recorded for release W/C 12th Dec 2022

This Week Sam Thompson from Made in Chelsea talks Christmas, Sinitta chats about dating, Rory the Vet helps with tips when taking our pets on long journeys at Christmas, Starstruck Theatre let us know about their production of Jack and The Beanstalk, We have Music for Peter Kater and hear about the updated opening times for the Marsh Lane Plant Sale.

Recorded for release W/C 24th Oct 2022

This week Richard Cadel joins us to talk X-TREAME MAGIC at the Grand Theatre on the 31st Oct, we talk to The Plan Geek about the winter jobs in the Garden, Former Wolves Star Tony Daley chats about his memoir The Daley Record, Ian Henery lets us know about his role as Poet in Residence at 101.8 WCR FM and we find out about the film Purple Beatz from it's star Issy Jones.

Recorded for release W/C 3rd October 2022

This week Esteem Theatre Accademy let us know about thier latest show, Brownhills Musical Theatre company tell us about their production of Little Shop of Horrors, Ken Hom joins us to let us know about some of his latest recipes on line, Nadia Sawalha chats about Dry Eyes and Sinitta lets us know about an app that can help get you home safely.

Recorded for release 12th September 2022

This week Made in Chelsea stars Maeva & James chat about their cleaning Pre-Nup, Author Amanda Prowse chats about her latest book which moves away from her story telling to be autobiographical, Dr Hilary Jones chats about the 'Be Gynae Aware' campaign and Josh Jones and Nick Helm let us know about their comedy shows both heading to the midlands in October.

Recorded for release W/C 5th September 2022

This week Vicky Wright daughter of Wolves legend Billy Wright gives you the chance to go VIP if you are attending her evening of memories of her dad, Gloria Hunniford chats about how to save money using the power of the internet, Kelly Jeffs of The Lighthouse lets us know about their current programme, we visit the set of Once at the Hub at St Mary's to find out about the show from Let Me In and we chat with Will Dorrell at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World about their Half term plans.

Recorded for release 15th Aug 2022

This week we chat to two of the cast of Blood Brothers ahead of their arrival at the Wolverhampton Grand, Ayvianna Snow lets us know about 2 screenings she features in at Fright Fest, we share music from both Pistols at Dawn and Echo Gecco with the latter being part of a charity Gig Zoe has planned, Rob Lane chats about Improv Wolves charity night too and Julian Elcock of PQA Wolverhampton chats about their new term in September.

Recorded for release 8th August 2022

This week Paul Stuart lets us know about a course for Kid's Sports coaches and parents that hope to avoid the sort of Abuse that blighted Paul's younger days in Football, Tara Kelsey lets us know about the latest celebration of the music of Mario Lanza at the Dormston Mill Theatre, Robert Cheesewright updates us on the dangers of decreasing Biodiversity and we find out about the film 'Too Rough'.

Recorded for release Monday the 1st August 2022

This week Janet Ellis (Blue Peter former presenter) chats about charity donations, we find out about the latest production from Tudor Musical Comedy Society, Ivan Fletcher chats about his first ever Marathon, Chris Brise lets us know about a Middle Earth style map of the midlands he is looking for suggestion of towns and local legends for, we have music from Kyle Finn and Duane AJ plus we hear all about the Stages Summer Schools from the Wolverhampton Grand.

Recorded for release W/C 18th July 2022

This week Susie Dent talks about some of the new words we both love and hate, Dr Sarah Jarvis chats about travel tummy and how to avoid it, Dave Hastings lets us know about the DVD release of You are my Sunshine, Rob Lane talks Improv and a comedy show at the Lighthouse, Tristan Jackson-Pate tells us about the latest production from the Cherwell Theatre Company and we find out about a campaign striving to end single use plastics.

Recorded for release 13th June 2022

This week Vicky Wight lets us know about her Cannock show sharing memories of her Dad Billy Wright, Dr Sarah Jarvis talks about the importance of monitoring our Cholesterol, Laura Liptrot lets us know about 2 productions from 'A comedy Theatre Group', Sarah Battison shares some of her poetry, we find out what is in store at the Three Counties show this week and Stage Door Johnny updates us on the latest from Tres Tres Cabaret.

Recorded for release 30th May 2022

This week Neil reading lets us know what is coming up in the Arena Theatre in the next month, Neil Curtis tells us about his planned Art performances in the UK, Billionaire Boy Matthew Gordon tells us about his appearance at The Grand this week, we chat with Rock Choir about their Jubilee plans, The Soldiers let us know about their Jubilee release and we hear about the appearance of Clearwater Credence Revival at the Brewood Music Festival in July.

Recorded for release 23rd May 2022

This week:-

Sutton Arts Theatre & their production of Company

Jaz Ellington with his new single

Brierly Hill Musical Theatre and Shrek

Crystelle from GBBO on The Big Jubilee Lunch

Accessibility through AI

Compostable Coffee Pods with Daisy Payne

Danny Clarke on over 50's career changes

Recorded for release 16th May 2022

Futurist Andrew Eborn chats about the future, Robert Cheesewright lets us know how to vote for charities being supported by the Queen's Platinum Pageant, Codsall Dramatic Society let us know about 'A Twist in the Tale', Danni Nichols shares her new single, we find out about the launch of the Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire Museum Trust and The Fellowship player bring news of their last production before the summer break.

Recorded for release 9th May 2022

This week Micael McKell chats about his role in We Will Rock You at the Grand, Zoe Turner lets us know Shifnal's plans for the Platinum Jubilee weekend, we Find out about All or Nothing - The Experience at the Theatre on the Steps from Carol Harrison, we talk Mental Health with Dr Alex, we get the low down on the Shakespeare Festival at Stafford Castle and look back at the UK's last Eurovision win with Kimberly Rew from Katrina and the Waves.

Recorded for release 2nd May 2022

This Week Craig Mather from `The Barricade Boys' tells us about their show at the Wolverhampton Grand, Dean Friedman talks about his American Lullaby tour, we find out about the Jubilee Jamboree in Wednesfield, Jaspreet Kaur lets us know about her book tour stopping off at The Lighthouse, Sam Rabone brings news of a charity fundraiser for Ukraine at the Lichfield Garrick and Lara Pictet tells us about the 4 films she has out this year.

Recorded for release W/C 11th April 2022

This week Reed Bass lets us know about 'The King of Reggae' at The Wolverhampton Grand, The Fortunes let us know about their new single, Bootleg Jam bring news of their appearance at The Theatre on the Steps in Bridgnorth, Dr Nina Bal talks about the rise in cosmetic surgery, David Domoney talks gardens, Ben Field shares the background to his documentary on the life of Gerry Anderson and we hear about Chase Pride from Amrick Channa, Nottie Mayer and the Crystal Dance Accademy.

Recorded for release 28th March 2022

This week Matt Goss tells us about his new album, Charles Brunton lets us now about Bed Knobs and Broomsticks at The Grand, Rod Clements from Lindesfarne chats about their current tour, Rod Bissett updates us on the latest show from The Fellowship Players, Margurette Elcock brings news of her Premium Retreat day, Steve Salt shares news of the new project he is working on with the No Eye Deer Collective and and Dr Hillary Jones talks about the NHS response to Gambling Harms.

Recorded for release Monday 28th Feb 2022

This week St Giles Drama Group let us know about their production of Annie jnr, we find out about the latest show from the Tower Players, Hans Hess tells us about his score for You are my Sunshine, we find out about the National Theatre and Grand Theatre work taking a new production of Jekyll and Hyde to schools in Wolverhampton, Natan Caton lets us know about his Glee Club gig and we find out about the Telford Foerver Elton concert.

Recorded for release W/C 24th Jan 2022

This week Danny John Jules chats about The Da Vinci Code at Wolverhampton Grand, we hear from Eric 'n Ernie also at the Grand in February, Willenhall Musical Theatre tell us about their production of Pricilla Queen of the Desert, Bippo the Clown lets us know about a special circus event at the Lichfield Garrick next month, we look at hte programme for the Wolverhampton Literature Festival for 2022 and hear what Sedgley has in store for the Queen Platinum Jubilee.

Recorded for release W/C 10th Jan 22

This week Dr Hilary Jones advises us to keep our weight in check, Comedian Katherine Ryan suggests some meal options to help, we hear more on The Chinese Labour Corp at The Blue Orange , Christopher Commander tells us about The Deep Blue Sea from Sutton Arts Theatre and Jaden Claymore Cheif Chandler at the Claymore Candle Company tells us about thier Valentine's special. All this plus music from Jean Martyn.

Recorded for release W/C 15th November 2021

This week we hear from Codsall Dramatic Society about this year's Children's play, Rob Cheeseright talks COP 26, we find out about the Bohemian Open Mic night each Thursday on Wolverhampton's Lichfield Street, Ian Henery tells us about The Chinese Labour Corp, we get news of a poetry anthology published by Fawn Press and we have a char with Shaun Kelly about his band's Christmas Song.

Recorded for release w/c 27th Sept 2021

This week George Sampson chats about Everybody's talking about Jamie, Beverley Callard talks about the links between Mental and Financial health, we catch up with Poets in Motion as they prepare to welcome the Women's Round Britain Cycle race to Walsall with verse and we chat with the Mayor of Wolverhampton on the Wild Islands that are coming to the city.

Recorded for release 13th Sept 2021

This week we chat with Jake Sharp about School of rock at the Wolverhampton Grand from the 21st through 25th September, Slim & Blade share some music and chat about recent gigs, we hear about the Codsall Christmas Fayre, Carol Smillie talks fashion, Gareth Thomas chats about men's health and Big Zuu lets us know how there is help for young adults hit by the pandemic.

Recorded for release W/C 6th September 2021

This Week Chaser Shaun Wallace talks friendship and Odd Fellows, Dr Hillary Jones advises event the mildest of Cancer Symptoms should be checked, Bethan-Wyn Davies shares some music and tales of being on TV, Thomas J.R. Dearn tells us about his series of books and we hear how house moves can cause usually recycled items to end up in landfill.

Recorded for release W/C 9th Aug 2021

On The Milk Bar this week - Dean Friedman talks about his forthcoming album American Lullaby, we chat with 2 of the cast of Rent from Creators Theatre Company, Bodalia chats about the importance of 19-24 years olds getting vaccinated, Kyle Finn and PJ Taylor share their Summer anthem, and Adam Millichip looks back at the first season of the TWS Sports Podcast.

Recorded for release w/c 2nd August 2021

This week Journalist and former Loose Woman Andrea Mclean talks about how we should have a Mid-Life Celebration rather than crisis, Brendan from Coach Trip tells us about life on the road, New Old Friends chat about their show Murder in Egypt which is at The Stafford Gatehouse soon and we find out about One Night with Marilyn from some of the cast.

Recorded for release w/C 12th July 2021

This week Cheryl Hole tells us where to go to bust some moves, we hear fromGazebo theatre on their recruitment drive, Birmingham Youth Theatre let us know about their show Disco Inferno, Gary A. Wales talks about his latest filming project, we find out about the programme of events at The Stafford Gatehouse, and Rob Kemp lets us know about his latest comedy work.

Recorded for release W/C 5th Juky 2021

This week Mugs and Music from Weak13, Stage Door Johnny talks Tik Tok, Ian Billings on Books and his Audible play on the life of Peter Sellers, Piano Tuner Wolverhampton Matthew James Richards is along, MedicAlert UK tell us about their work with the help of Dr Hillary Jones, Mark Lane gives us some gardening tips and we hear how to avoid holiday scams with Jasmine Harman.

In the last show of June Michael Armstrong shares his latest single and news of his album release, Serious Child and Andy Ruddy have a single out now and an album on the way with Andy letting us know all about their collaboration, William Stafford chats about his Hardback release of Space Pickle, Paul Pennington tells us about his guide to being interviewed in the media and Jeff Brazier tells us howe parents are prepared to earn less to spend more time with their kids in research from PGL Adventure Holidays for 7-17 year olds.

Recorded for release w/c 7th June 2021

This week we visit Wolverhampton Grand to chat about their return and Spot Light their new free magazine with Scott Bird, we have music from Duane AJ and Axiom, Martin Kemp tells us how to avoid scams, we talk about how we are more neighbourly since lockdown started with Bake Off's Briony, James Morris updates us on his work with Strawberry Moon records, Heather Wastie shares the release of an audio guide from Alarum Productions and LGBT+ Sparkle update us on thier talk this week on Domestic Abuse.

Recorded for release w/c 31st May 2021

This week Henry Blofeld and Dame Zandra Rhodes chat about keeping the mind busy in our older age, Andrew Collins chats about Great! films, Peter Chant lets us know about the Festival at the edge, Suresh Bawa talks about the work of Promise Dreams, we hear about the reopening of Scare attractions from Scare Tracks Mickey Stuart and we find out about Tettenhall Wood School's TWS Sports podcast from teacher Adam Millichip.

Recorded for release W/C 24th May 2021

This week Certain Media are back for a chat now thier video for Sunshine has been released, we chat with John Huddles about the film The Philosophers, Craig Halford lets us know about Maet Live and The Never Neverland Express - Tribute to Meat Loaf including their gig at The Robin, Olly Corpe from The King's Parade tells us about their debut album and we hear about a national event featuring LGBT+ Sparkle talking about Fostering.