Jason & Zoe in The Milk Bar

Recorded for release W/C 23rd June 2025

This week Chicago's Roxy Hart, Strictly's Janette Manrara, tells us all about the show at the Wolverhampton Grand, Omar Malik lets us know about Marriage Material, a show set in Wolverhampton but being staged at the Birmingham Rep, Jack Marriner-Brown from The Traitors talks train travel, we find out about the work of the MND Association and have music from Angus Crowne.

Recorded for release w/c 16th June 2025

This week Sophie-Rose Emery tells us about the Bat out of Hell tour arriving in her hometown at the Wolverhampton Grand, we get travel tips from Race Across the World winner Alfie Watts, Riviera Travel let us know about their amazing destinations, we find out about a Prostate Cancer screening night at AFC Wulfrunians and have music from MÆVEY.

Recorded for release W/C 5th May 2025

This week Briony May Williams has some recipe inspiration ahead of the Eden Projects Big Lunch 2025, The Beardy Gardener Leigh Johnstone lets us know about the RHS Malvern Spring Festival, Mike Astley tells us about MusCom's production of Everybody's Talking about Jamie, Compton Care share news of their appearance in the South Staffordshire Good Food Guide and we have music from Joseph Potter.

Recorded for release W/C 21st April 2026

This week Dee Anderson, Daughter of Sylvia and Gerry Anderson chats about Growing up with Thunderbirds, Nathaniel Hall tells us about his show Toxic that is at the Arena Theatre in May, we find out about The Great Big Dinosaur Show, Rob Lane lets us know about his Inprov Comedy Workshop and we catch up with Tinkers Farm Opera to hear about their latest show, The Producers.

Recorded for release W/C 14th April 2025

This week Scott Bird of the Grand Theatre walks us through the next 12 months of amazing shows, Scarlette Douglas talks home renovations and energy efficiency, we meet more of the team from Cirquoise, Gary Stevens lets us know about the Gatehouse Theatre's win at the Great British Pantomime Awards we preview the Bandai Namco Cross Store in Birmingham and Mike Dixon of Huggle Pets lets us know about their Family Fun Day.

Recorded for release W/C 7th April 2025

This week Jo Wiley chats about Festivals and the joys of gardening, Cirquoise let us know about their Easter run at the Albrighton Garden Centre, we find out about an exhibition fro the Wolverhampton Sketchers, Central Youth Theatre share news of their Easter Workshops for 7-12 year olds and we talk chocolate Easter Eggs with The Chocolate Detective!

Recorded for release W/C 10th March 2025

This week Michael Larcombe tells us about his role in War Horse at the Wolverhampton Grand, Rod Bissett tells us about the Grange Players production of The Girl on the Train, we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Walsall Operatic Society, Kyle Williams lets us know about his Boxing Training and we find out about a campaign to get us moving from Sport England.

Recorded for release W/C 3rd March 25

This week Duncan Goodhew lets us know about Swimathon 2025, we find out about An Inspector Calls which is at the Wolverhampton Grand this week, Brownhills Musical Theatre's production of Jesus Christ Superstar, Forever Elton at the Stafford Gatehouse, Asha Manhot's involvement on the International Ms UK pageant and the re-release of the wonderful music of Harper 'n Hubble.

Recorded for release W/C 17th Feb 2025

This week Pippa Goodhart, bestselling children’s author & Nick Sharratt, award-winning illustrator chat about their You Choose books being part of the McDonald's Happy meal in the run up to World Book Day, we find out about the latest shows from Smiling Eyes Theatre and Sutton Coldfield Musical Theatre, Anna Richardson lets us know what she got up to on Valentine's Day and DJ SUAT shares his music in the Great Outdoors.

Recorded for release W/C 3rd Feb.

This Week Jasper Carrott lets us know about his shows at the Wolverhampton Grand alongside Alistair McGowan, Love Island's Alex and Olivia Bowen give us water saving tips, Sou lets us know abut her appearances alongside the Young Voices Worlds Largest Choir, Fred Dinenage tells us about his show at the Stafford Gatehouse where he chats about meeting The Krays, comedian Susan Murray share news of he Midlands gig and Sally Woods from Compton Care lets us know how you could fundraise with the Wolverhampton 10k.

Recorded for release W/C 27th Jan 25

This week we find out about 2 shows that are part of the Wolves Lit Fest, Hairspray and Rendezvous at the Grand, How river curises can aid your feeling of well being and how talking about your mental heath at the start of a relationship can be a green flag. We learn how to 'Make it a Mushroom Moment' and how we can vote on the Smiley Charity Film Awards.

Recorded for release W/C 20th Jan 2025

This week on a Music and Musicals special we chat to Vivienne Carlisle about her role in Blood Brothers which is at the Wolverhampton Grand this week, Alex Vann talks about his 90's Band Lift and his late father's art work (John/Max Vann), Michael Armstrong tells us about his latest music project and er hear about the Weak 13 Double Second album - Aluminium - from Nick J Townsend.

Recorded for release 13th Jan 2025

This week Alfie Moore lets us know about his show 'Face for Radio' at the Stafford Gatehouse, we find out about Nutcracker in Havana at the Wolverhampton Grand, Cannock. hase Drama let us know about their Panto Robin Hood, Dr Hilary jones talks about the dangers of Ultra Processed foods, Dr Jack Lewis has research on The Wellness Wave and we find out about a survey on transport surrounding Neurodivergence with the CEO of Happy Autistic Lady, Iveta Pudilova.

The End of Year Quiz for 2024

Written and Hosted by Jason Forrest

On the Red Team

Kelly jeffs, Programme manager for Wolverhampton City of Youth Culture

Zoe Turner Presenter and Charity Fundraiser

Schools football coach, Nick Loftus

and Actor, Rupi Lal

On the Green Team

Ian Groom from Compton Care

Ian Billings Author, writer, comedian and Actor

Musician and Potter,Paul Gooderham,

And artist, Paul Boswell

Thank you to our venue Compton Care.

Chris Allen kept score

We couldn’t have done it without sound engineer Andy Walters

Happy new year from all of us at The Milk Bar

Recorded for release W/C 2nd Dec

This week Danny Rice tells us about the new Wolverhampton branch of Andy's Man Club, we meet the Principal cast of Dick Whittington the Walsall Arena Panto and the Principals from Stafford Gatehouse's Panto Jack and the Beanstalk as we are joined by Mark Rhode, Davis Phips-Davis, Wink Taylor, Wendy Abrahams, Theo the Mouse and Ollie Hart-Bradford.

Recorded for release W/C 18th Nov 2024

This week Anna Richardson from Naked Attraction talks dating, Frankie Bridge from the Saturdays starts conversation on internet safety for kids, Showtime Community Productions let us know about their Panto, Christopher Commander lets us know about his production of A Christmas Carol, Grant Harold advises on Christmas Etiquette and Jack Haywood tells us about his appreciation of 'Rosie and Jim'.

Recorded for release W/C 11th Nov 2024

This week Peter Duncan talks Panto Online, Scott Bird talks us thorough Spotlight for a look at the shows coming up at the Grand, Josie Gibson talks about the jobs we hate around our home, we find out about the latest show from New Old Friends at the Garrick, Codsall Dramatin Society chat about their Children's Play for 2024 (Aladdin), Judah Cousin tells us about a film he has in production soon and Darren Haywood lets us know about Cinderella at the Walsall Arena.

Recorded for Release W/C 4th Oct 2024

This week Sherrie Hewson has a Grand Day Out, Geoffrey Beevers talks about A Christmas Carol at the Birmingham Rep, we find out about the clothes collection for the Good Shepherd at the Wolverhampton Grand alongside Come from Away this week, we talk home security with Yale, we discuss Movember & Care Leavers week, find out about FessHole Live and hear about The Dubliners Encore from original Dubliner John Sheahan.

Recoded for release W/C 28th Oct 2024

This week Jeff Wayne talks War of The Worlds and the forthcoming Tour, Chaser Shaun Wallace talks about career pivoting, Francoise Pascall lets us know about her latest London Show, Manny Singh Kang chats about his Pride of Britain award, Paulus the Cabaret Geek gig share news of his tour celebrating the music of Victoria Wood and Dr Hillary Jones lets us know about a new hospital in Birmingham.

Recorded for release w/c 14th Oct 2024

This week we find out about Pride and Prejudice* (*Sort of) that is at the Grand this week, we meet the Grand's Panto's main cast with Giant from Gladiators, Timothy Lucas, Tom Lowe, Jarnéia Richard-Noel, Olivia Mitchell, Ian Adams and Tam Ryan, plus we find out about Miss Ida with Tonia Daley Campbell and Adaya Henry and catch up with Asha Manhota in her bid to become Ms Great Britain 2024.

Recorded for release W/C 7th Oct 2024

This week Gemma Collins chats about Fostering, Sherrie Hewson celebrates Grand Parents, Matt Elson Talks Nativity! with Bilston Operatic at The Grand, Brownhills Musical Theatre chat about Priscilla at the Prince of Wales, Rugeley Musical Theatre let us know about Robin Hood at The Rose and Mystical Productions Events get Spooky with their Halloween Maze.

Recorded for release W/C 30th Sept 2024

This week Dr Ranj lets us know about his role in & Juliet, we meet two more of the Lichfield Garrick's Panto Stars, John from Bake off talks about being Star Baker in week 1, Peter James tells us about his latest Roy Grace novel, Max Dickins chats about friendship, we find out about the evolution of children's parties and a charity fund raiser by Stowlawns Primary.

Recorded for release W/C 23rd September 2024

This week....

Zak Douglas talks about Central Youth Theatres Alumni

Rachel Overfield CEO of Compton care lets us know about hte refurbishment of their inpatients department

Jacky Fellows shares news of Print Fest

Maxine Laceby talks entrepreneurialism

Sam Rabone and Benn Thornton let us know about hte Lichfield Garrick Panto - Jack and the Beanstalk

Izzy Judd reminisces on childhood toys

We find out about the Grand Theatre Business Club

Fed Olsen Cruises let us know about out of season travel

Ellen Mary updates us on the Malvern Autumn Show

and we find out about the Dyson mom that revolutionises cleaning from Ashley James.

Recorded for release w/c 16th Sept 2024

This week Luke Baker lets us know about An Office and a Gentleman at the Wolverhampton Grand next week, we have live music from James Bruner who popped into the studio for a chat, we find out about the Walsall Scare Maze theme for 2024, and we hear about three shows at the Stafford Gatehouse, Totally Tina, GenZpreneur Live and Carlton Kirby's talk about his life with the Tour de France.

Recorded for release W/C 9th Sept 2024

This week Will Melor chats about his work on his latest ITV show and for Gas Safe Register, Jenny 'The Vixen' Ryan lets us know about her show at the Lichfield Garrick, Dominic Bugatti letss all on his latest music release, we meet The Fizzogs ahead of the return of the Wicked Wizard of Fizzog, Rupi Lal chats about his role in Betelgeuse Betelgeuse, the cast of Annie from the Cannock Chase Drama Society share news of their show at the Prince of Wales Cannock, Matt Lim tells us about being understudy Captain Chatter in Wonder Boy at The Grnad and Chris Collins updates us on The Malvern Autumn Show.

Recorded for release W/C 26th August 2023

This week Natalie Cassidy leyt us know about the Matesers MotherLover campaign, we have music from Omari Banks and Julian Smith, we find out about the Autumn programmes at the Staffor Gatehouse and Wolverhampton's Arena theatres, Rory the Vet chats about National Dog Day, Fiona Whitehouse tells us about a charity fundraiser that is free to attend, Mat Irvine chats about his career in visual effects and Sarah Jenkins COO of Saatchi & Saatchi talks about creative careers.

Recorded for release w/c 19th Aug 24

This week Professor Greg Whyte talks hydration, both MYOTO and Noah Derksen share their latest music, we find out about Seaside in the City from Cherry Shine of Enjoy Wolverhampton, Ben Cole of WYMH tells us about their 25th anniversary show at the Grand, Ian Billings chats about his latest book, Hoo Zoo introduce us to some new residents and we find out about an emporing art exhibition from the Good Shepard.

Recorded for release W/C 12th Aug 24

This week Billy J Kramer chats about his latest album, Paul Chuckle reminisces about the colourful funeral of his Brother Barry, Harry Matthews shares news of his books, poetry and sonnets we find out about the latest show from Codsall Dramatic Society and we meet the cast of The Enfield Poltergeist ahead of their visit to the New Hampton Arts Centre.

Recorded for release W/C 5th Aug 2024

This week Linda Robson talks about the Blue Light Card, John Suchet lets us know about the work of Dementia UK, Manny Sigh Kang lets us know about his latest charity event, Charles Brunton tells us all about 101 Dalmatians - The Musical ahead of arriving at the Wolverhampton Grand, and James Clarke lets us know about the Wednesfield Canal Festival 2024.

Recorded for release W/C 29th July 2025

This week Walsall Operatic tell me about thier latest show, Chris Packham and Animal Asia let us know how to report instances of animal abuse abroad, Dr Zoe Williams talks about how to get help to become a Smokeless family, we have music from Terry John Jones, Traitors Winner Harry Clark lets us know where he hides his snacks, Dan from Mystical Productions tells us about their scare maze, Jazzi P gets ready to celebrate her 60th and we chat with Lewis Stovin about the Codsall Christmas Fair.

Recorded for release W/C 15th July 2023

This week Coronation Street's Jack Carroll chat about his appearance at OneFest, Richard Whitehead MBE lets us know about his inspirational teachers, Manon fro Bake Off has some French inspiration for our summer get-togethers, Sally Woods of Compton Care lets us know about this year's Memory Walk, Stage Door Johnny tells us about his show accidental influencer, we hear about the educational theatre production Red Flags and we have music from the Jack Catell Band and Kyle Finn.

Recorded for release W/C 7th July 2024

This week Dragon's Den Dragon Sara Davies MBE chats about women in business, Hoiney Langcaster-James looks at the creativity unleashed by AI, we find out about the event marking the first anniversary of the loss of The Crooked House with Dangerous Sheep, Gary Quinn talks about his latest music, Tom Robers lets us know about the events he is putting on at The Hub at St Mary's and we hear from the team behind The Ultimate Ladies Night.

Recorded for release 24th June 2024

This week Jack Savoretii chats about his music and travel, Bobby Seagull talks teaching and about the Pearson Awards, we have music from the Shifryn Alliance and talk to vocalist Lizzay Parks, we find out about the big announcement from 14/48 Wolverhampton from Neil Reading at the Arena Theatre, Wayne Horton lets us know about the Wolverhampton Arts Festival, and Dating Experts Alix Fox has some tips to find Summer Love.

Recorded for release W/C 11th June 2024

This week Zoe Turner joins us to celebrate the Podcast's 15th Birthday, we chat to Alison Norton about the latest show from South Staffs Musical Theatre, former swimmer and Gladiator star Sharon Davies joins us for a chat, Laura Liptrot tells us about her latest projects, Portia Freeman chats about last weekend's World Gin Day and we hear from the team at Briggs Equipment about the Birmingham Children's Hospital Dragon Boat Race they are taking part in.

Recorded for release W/C 27th May 2024

This week on the show JJ Chalmers chats about National Lottery Game Changes, Team GB Sprinter Desirèe Henry looks forward to Paris 2024, Kevin Jon Davies chats about plans for a new book featuring the Douglas Adams Scripts for the HitchHikers Guide to the Galaxy TV series, Will Dorrell lets us know what Hoo Zoo and Animal Kingdom have in store for Half Term and Back Street Theatre tell us about their latest show 'Switched'.

Recorded for release W/C 20th May 2024

This week Seann Walsh chats about Twelfth Night at the Stafford Gate house and Keith Harrison lets us know about their current shows, Sophie McCartney talks about the stress of Kid's Parties, we have news on the forthcoming shows of 3 local Am Dram Groups, Muscom, Big 3 and Starstruck and John Gough lets us know about sponsorship of the JW Hunt cup by The Gough Group.

Recorded for release W/C 29th April 2024

This week Elise Evans lets us know about the next big show from Anthem Voices, we meed Adam Bloom the Understudy for 12 Angry Men at the Grand, Kira Mac let us know about their gig at KK's Steel Mill, Big3 tell us about Dog Fight at the Rose in Rugeley, we explore the Wolverhampton Street Stories exhibition and find out about the latest production from Sutton Arts Theatre as well as hearing about the RHS Malvern Spring Festival.

Recorded for release W/C 22nd April

This week Akash Heer chats about his roll in Life of Pi at the Wolverhampton Grand, we find out about May Day Madness from Codsall Dramatic Society, we have Music from Dan Whitehouse ahead of his Stourbridge gig in Katie's Secret Garden, Rod Bissett tells us about the latest show from the Grange Players and Aaron Twitchen reveals he is now a serious Author.

Recorded for release W/C 15th April 2024

This week Lucy Porter tells us how she likes her crisps spicy, Kim Woodburn helps us with some cleaning, Andrew Clayton lets us know what is happening at St Mathews in Walsall, Brett Smitheram helps us play Scrabble together, we hear about the latest shows from Youth On Stage and Tinker's Farm Opera and John Campbell lets us know about 'Are you Experienced' appearing at The Firefly in Telford.

Recorded for release W/C 8th April 2024

This week Scott Bird talks us through the Spotlight magazine and the next 12 months of theatre at the Wolverhampton Grand, Willenhall Music Theatre let us know about their production of Beauty and the Beast, Brownhills Musical Theatre tell us about Oklahoma, Jessica Law share news of her latest children's book and we find out about the charity Tenovus.

Recorded for release 11th March 2024

This week Star Wars actor Danny Sapani tells us about the new Star Wars:Unlimited trading card game, Fuzz Townsend lets us know about his latest series of Car SOS, Neal Foster shares news of Awful Auntie that is at The Grand from the 28th to the 31st March, Dr Zoe Williams lets us know about the health benefits of getting out and about and Tyler West talks tech recycling.

Recorded for release W/C 4th March 2024

This week Duncan Goodhew talks Swimathon, Marty Wilde lets us know about his latest tour and single, we find out about the Compton Care Compton10K, Henry Normal and Brian Bilson let us know about their poetry event at the Halls on the 8th of March and Sandeep Mahal from the Royal Shakespeare Company brings news of the National Lottery Open Week 2024.

Recorded for release W/C 19th Feb 2024

This week Pauline Bennett lets us know about her charity events, Rob Lane tells us about the latest gigs from Improv Wolves, Kelly Jeffs talks about the work of the Wolverhampton City of Youth Culture, Alice Beer advises us to make loyalty points work for us, we hear about the Smiley Charity Film awards and find out about the new computer game based on the Redwall books.

Recorded for release 5th Feb 2024

This week Sean Wilson (aka Corrie's Martin Platt) talks Cheese and Finance, one of the stars of series 1 of the Traitors Fay Greaves looks back on their time in the castle, Sam Rabone lets us know about a variety night at the Lichfield Garrick, Nick Wallis talks about the tour of The Post Office Scandal - The Inside Story, Alex James-Hatton tells us what it is like being Clyde in Bonnie and Clyde, Mike Dixons beings news of the latest Hugglepets open day, comedian Jack Skipper talks about those butterflies in the stomach moments and Linda Matthews lets us know more about the ladies night at the Hanger.

Recorded for release W/C 22nd Jan 24

This week Ivano Turco chats about being Jamie in Everybodys talking about Jamie at the Wolverhampton Grand, and it's the same venue for Richard Meek who lets us know about his role as Brad in The Rocky Horror show, Laura Hamilton from A Place inthe Sun talks Holidays, Sebbie Hall lets us know about the Kindness being shared following the bucket collections at the Grand's Panto, Rainbow Panto let us know about their latest show and we cha with comedian Josh Jones about his 'Gobsmacked' tour stopping off in Stourbridge.

Recorded for release W/C 8th Jan 24

This week William Shackleton lets us know about Stranger Sings at the Wolverhampton Grand from the 15th Jan, Angela Rippon chats about the Big Conversation around Dementia with Care UK, we have music from Aggressive Swans, Keith Harrison at the Stafford Gatehouse lets us know about their forthcoming shows and Dr Sarah Jarvis talks about the influence parents habits have on their kids when it comes to Smoking.

Released 1st Jan 2024

Here is The Milk Bar End of Year Quiz - Look back on last year with Micheal Hardacre, Kelly Jeffs , Claire & Paul A. Darke , Peter Chand , Kyle Williams , Stuart Cowley , Joanne Till , Chris Allen and Kyle Finn with sound engineered by Andy Walters . All taking place int he City Suite of Wolverhampton City Council - Civic Centre . Thanks to the Wolverhampton Mayor al team for looking after us.

Recorded for release W/C 11th Dec 2023

This week TOWIE's Ferne McCann tells what she is buying people for Christmas, Tyler West lets us know about the latest campaign from Water Aid, we chat festive smells with Lynx's Super Smeller, we find out about the Elf on the Shelf from it's creators, Pete Bite shares his Festive music release, Claire Elwell from Compton Care tells us about their Christmas wish campaign and we talk to the CEO of the British Board of Film Classification about a schools project they are running.

Recorded for release W/C 4th Dec 2023

This week Tom Roberts lets us know about the Telford Theatre Panto Treasure Island, we find out about Animal Asia's from Downton Abbey stars Lesley Nicol and Peter Egan, Nick Hewer tells us about opportunities for new Magistrates, Millie Mackintosh lets us know how to avoid the Viral Spiral, The team from Yuup and Celestial tell us about the Drone event 'Evolution' at the Wolverhampton Racecourse, Niel Curtis has news of his 2023 advent calendar and we find out how over 18's can get tickets to a Ladies night in the run up to Christmas.

Recorded for release W/C 26th Nov 2023

This week Adam Henson lets us know about the Festive Light trail at the Cotswold Farm Park, Chris McCausland talks about his 2024 tour 'Yonks!', Molly Rainford shares news of a campaign she os working on with Always, we hear about the Panto at the Walsall Arena from Jack Callagan, Andrew Clayton shares his December Diary of events and we find out about the Showtime Panto comingg up in Janaury.

Recorded for release W/C 30th Oct 2023

We chat with Kelle Bryan about Snow White at the Grand, Jean-Luke Worrell about Peter Pan Goes Wrong also at the Grand, Dr Hillary Jones talks about Flu Vaccines, we find out about the music of Buddy Holly being performed at the Stafford Gatehouse, Alison Norton tells us about South Staffs Musical Theatre's Spooktacular, hear about We Built This City a project from Central Youth Theatre and find out about Movember too.

Recorded for release W/C 16th Oct 23

This week TV Presenter Sophie Blake and Breast Cancer Now Norse Jane Murphy encourage us to Wear it Pink this Friday, we find out about Male Breast Cancer awareness from James Richard os Moobs, Scott Bird talks us through the current season and beyond at the Wolverhampton grand, we find out about the Spooky Season films featuring Ayvianna Snow and Mike Brewer from Wheeler Dealers lets us know about the latest season.

Recorded for release W/C 18th September 2023

This week Tom Roberts lets us know about By The Waters of Liverpool at the Lichfield Garrick, Phillippa Lawford tells us about Ikaria at the Stafford Gatehouse, Dave Cairns shares news of an evening with Secret Affair at The Robin in Bilston and we find out about 2 of the stages at the Malvern Autumn show from Mark Diacano and Martin Fish.

Recorded for release W/C 11th Sept 2023

This week Charlie Brooks chats about The Ocean at the end of the Lane at The Wolverhampton Grand, Alan Fletcher talks about the return of Neighbours and a special single release of a Fan's Favourite song, Nicky Evans of Drama Kids talks about the drama classes she runs, David Tristram lets us know about his 10,000th production of his play and a series of shows to mark this and we have two Olympians joining us too, Fatima Whitbread and Greg Rutherford.

Recorded for release W/C 4th Sept 23

This week Malcolm James lets us know about his role in The Woman in Black at the Wolverhampton Grand, We hear about the latest productions from the Trinity Players and The Grange Players, Caroline Thomas lets us know how Birds Eye are making back to school easier, John Starkey joins us for a chat, we hear about Holland's Got Talent from Jean Martyn, we talk about a re-wilding project supported by L'Oréal and Dan Morris lets us know about his book exploring his life as a DJ.

Recorded for release W/C 28th August 2023

This week Codsall Dramatic Society let us know about thier production of 'A bunch of Amateurs', Backstreet Theatre chat about 'I love you, You're perfect now Change', Chris Commander tells all about his latest work including a show with SuttonArts Theatre, Keith Harrison at the Stafford Gatehouse lets us know about their September Shows, we find out about Kevin Jon Davies book on the life of Douglas Adams, Bob Christer shares news of 14/48 Wolverhampton and Judge Jules reminisces about the 00's.

Recorded for release W/C 14th August 2023

This week we have music from Linda Lamon, Brownhills Musical Theatre Company tell us about their production of West Side Story, we find out how things are going at the Grand Theatre Summer School, Dangerous sheep let us know about their events, Mike Dixon tells us about the Hugglepets open day and we chat with Rod Bisset about the David Tristram event from the Grange and Fellowship players.

Recorded for release W/C 31st July 2023

This week Adam Henson tells us about the Summer Flower Festival at the Cotswold Farm Park, Michelle Heaton from Liberty X chats about keeping the kids entertained over the summer, Will Dorrell of Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World lets us know about their summer activities, Pookie talks Masterchef and we hear from Michelin Stared chef Jean-Christofe Novelli about his life and work.

Recorded for release W/C 11th July 2023

This week Harry Judd from McFly chats board games, Nick Van Eede. of Cutting Crew talks about thier Gig at the Robin and latest single release, Holly Ashton lets us know what it's like t be part of the cast of Greatest Days, we talk to Fion Davenport about no fly holidays and find out about the Detroit Soul Collective's appearance at Threntham this summer.

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.