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Woman's HourPaternity Leave, Wimbledon, Sudan civil war, Women footballersIntroduced in 2003, statutory paternity leave, allows most new fathers and second parents in the UK to take up to two weeks off work. As a result, according to a new report from the Institute for Policy Research at the University of Bath, women continue to shoulder most of the care burden after childbirth. The report calls on the UK government to introduce six weeks of well-paid paternity leave, arguing the move would promote gender equality, support working families and boost economic growth. Nuala McGovern is joined by co-author of that report Dr Joanna Clifton-Sprigg.This summer, women's...2025-06-3057 minWoman's HourHayley Atwell, Grandparenting, Post-natal depressionHayley Atwell and Tom Hiddleston are currently playing Beatrice and Benedict the sharp-witted sparring friends in Much Ado About Nothing on stage at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London. Hayley joins Anita Rani in the Woman’s Hour studio. Is Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy Much Ado the original rom com? And how much fun is it to be on stage with a friend of 20 years standing? We find out. The BBC have revealed MI5 gave false evidence to three courts over the handling of a paid informant, known as Agent X a neo-Nazi misogynist. He attacked his...2025-02-1457 min
Over Here, Over ThereCitizen Dan: BBC Radio Wiltshire and Gloucestershire Interview, The Trump InaugurationSummaryIn this conversation, BBC Radio Gloucestershire and Wiltshire host Graham Rogers discusses with 'Over Here, Over There' podcast host Dan Harris the remarkable return of Donald Trump to the presidency, analyzing the factors that contributed to his election victory and the implications for the US-UK relationship. The discussion also covers Trump's expected actions in office and the strategies needed to engage with his administration effectively.TakeawaysDonald Trump's return to the White House is unprecedented.Many believed Trump could not recover from the January 6th...2025-01-2107 min
RamblingsEvery Body Outdoors in GloucestershireClare is in the Cotswolds this week with a fantastic group called Every Body Outdoors. They begin their walk in the village of King’s Stanley, Gloucestershire and complete a five mile circuit taking in a stretch of Stroudwater Canal, before heading up to the top of Selsley Common.Co-founded by Steph Wetherell, Every Body Outdoors is a walking group specifically aimed at plus size people who want to build confidence in the outdoors. Many had tried to join conventional groups but either didn’t feel welcome or had bad experiences. Another aim of the grou...2024-07-1824 min
Press Play On This Immersive Full Audiobook — Perfect Right Now.Laurie Lee: A BBC Radio Collection: Cider with Rosie, As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning & more by Laurie LeePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/735982to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Laurie Lee: A BBC Radio Collection: Cider with Rosie, As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning & more
Author: Laurie Lee
Narrator: Ralph Truman, Emily Parish, Sunny Leworthy, Tim Mcinnerny, Niamh Cusack, Full Cast, Jonathan Keeble, Laurie Lee
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 7 minutes
Release date: May 9, 2024
Genres: Classics
Publisher's Summary:
A collection of full-cast dramatisations plus interviews with Laurie Lee Laurie Lee was a poet, novelist and screenwriter renowned for his bestselling autobiographical trilogy Cider With Rosie, As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning and A Moment of War...2024-05-096h 07Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Literature, ClassicsLaurie Lee: A BBC Radio Collection: Cider with Rosie, As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning & more by Laurie LeePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/735982to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Laurie Lee: A BBC Radio Collection: Cider with Rosie, As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning & more
Author: Laurie Lee
Narrator: Ralph Truman, Emily Parish, Sunny Leworthy, Tim Mcinnerny, Niamh Cusack, Full Cast, Jonathan Keeble, Laurie Lee
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 7 minutes
Release date: May 9, 2024
Genres: Classics
Publisher's Summary:
A collection of full-cast dramatisations plus interviews with Laurie Lee Laurie Lee was a poet, novelist and screenwriter renowned for his bestselling autobiographical trilogy Cider With Rosie, As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning and A Moment of War...2024-05-096h 07
Open CountryMusic of the Gloucestershire landscapeThe rural landscapes of Gloucestershire have inspired many classical composers - including Herbert Howells, Gerald Finzi, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Ivor Gurney, to name just a few. In this programme, Rose Ferraby finds out about the links between landscape and music and learns about the extraordinary cluster of composers who were associated with Gloucester Cathedral in the early part of the 20th century. She talks to academics and musicians about how a love of the Gloucestershire countryside influenced composers of the time and visits some of the beauty spots which inspired them - including Chosen Hill, believed to be...2023-12-2124 min
Last WordBenjamin Zephaniah, Laura Lean, Stacy Marking, Eric FreemanMatthew Bannister on The dub poet Benjamin Zephaniah who overcame childhood trauma to become an acclaimed performer and writer.Laura Lean, who volunteered for the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry, helping to support distressed families after The Grenfell Tower fire and greeting Afghan evacuees.Stacy Marking, one of the first women directors in documentary television whose work focused on social issues.Eric Freeman, the Gloucestershire farmer who played a key role in saving the county’s rare breeds of cattle, sheep and pigs.Interviewee: Qian Zephaniah
Interviewee: Neil Astley
Interviewee: Do...2023-12-1527 min
RamsTalk Podcast#110 Cheltenham Town FC (A) Preview w/ Mark Halliwell Commentator From BBC Radio GloucestershireAdam is joined by Mark Halliwell Commentator From BBC Radio Gloucestershire to discuss Saturday's clash between the Robins and the Rams. We discuss Cheltenham Town's start to the season, the new manager Darrell Clarke and how both sides will lineup against each other! #DCFC--We're absolutely delighted to have been named as finalists in The Football Podcast Awards! Thank you so much to everyone who voted for us so far, but we need you again!Please vote for RamsTalk Podcast as WINNERS of "Best Pod - Football League" below! 2023-10-0425 min
No Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastGloucester-Hartpury's trophy-winning season in reviewHosts Millie Wood and Enya Lackie are joined by Gloucester-Hartpury prop Kathryn Buggy, head coach Sean Lynn and Tom Radcliffe, who is Director of Elite Sport at Hartpury College & University.
They take a look back at an incredible season for The Circus, which resulted in the team being crowned champions of the league, and they discuss the relationship with the college and university.
They also look ahead to the future for the squad and the newly rebranded Premiership Women's Rugby league.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Joanna Durrant
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2023-07-0629 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastKelsey Jones: “I’ve got the trophy in my room!”Wales & Gloucester-Hartpury hooker Kelsey Jones joins hosts Millie Wood & Enya Lackie to celebrate The Circus becoming the Premier 15s champions and reveals why she currently has the trophy. There’s also reaction following the win over Exeter Chiefs Women at 'Queensholm' from head coach Sean Lynn and centre Tatyana Heard.
Plus Claire – who was in the crowd for the final – talks about how inspiring the team is to young people like her daughter Amelia, who plays for Gloucester Hurricanes and tells Millie and Enya why she’d like to be the next Mo Hunt.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer...2023-06-2929 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastThe Moment We’ve Been Building Up ToHosts Millie Wood and Enya Lackie look ahead to the Premier 15s final as Gloucester-Hartpury take on Exeter Chiefs Women. They are joined by centre Tatyana Heard, who explains how she stays calm before a big game and gives her reaction to Kingsholm becoming Queensholm for the week.
Plus Shane Daley talks about encouraging more girls to play rugby in Longlevens as part of the Gloucester Hurricanes and reveals the role they will play in the Premier 15s final.
There’s also interviews with Gloucester-Hartpury head coach Sean Lynn, co-captains Zoe Aldcroft & Mo Hunt, Exeter head coach Susie Appleby and Gl...2023-06-2228 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastCapturing The CircusGloucester-Hartpury photographer Sean Alabaster joins hosts Millie Wood and Enya Lackie and talks about capturing moments of raw emotion.
They also reflect on the team making history after beating Bristol Bears in the Premier 15s semi-final to make it through to the final, with reflections from head coach Sean Lynn, winger Ellie Rugman and co-captain scrum half Natasha ‘Mo’ Hunt.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Joanna Durrant
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2023-06-1529 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastBears, cows and 'cheese, cheese, cheese'The play-offs are upon us and this special episode looks ahead to a special time for Gloucester-Hartpury WRFC.
Plus we have a special guest host! Irish Rugby's Neve Jones fills in for holidaymakers Millie and Enya.
Joining Neve are fellow internationals Jayne Isherwood, from Canada, and US player Maya Learned.
They look back on the home defeat to Exeter, preview Saturday's semi against Bristol Bears and chat about the city surprises they've found since moving to Gloucester.
There's also appearances from Sophie Bridger, Ellie Rugman, Laura 'Bimba' Delgado, Bethan Lewis, Kathryn Buggy, Kelsey Jones and Rachel Lund.
Host: Neve Jones
...2023-06-0829 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastTable topping, celebrations and snacksMillie Wood is joined by guest host Neve Jones, who plays hooker for Gloucester-Hartpury and Ireland. They reflect on the game at the weekend against Sale Sharks, which saw Gloucester-Hartpury secure the top spot in the Premier 15s, with reaction from head coach Sean Lynn and prop Maud Muir.
Centre Tatyana Heard and back row Sarah Beckett look to the end of the season and reflect on their Six Nations.
Plus Gina Stephens from Hucclecote Ladies RFC reveals why there is cause for celebration at the club.
And Neve reacts to being named as the Rugby Players Ireland Women’s XV...2023-06-0129 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastSean Lynn: Crowd 'buzz' felt in changing roomIn this episode, hosts Millie and Enya reflect on a stunning performance as Gloucester-Hartpury decimated Harlequins Women in front of a record crowd at Kingsholm.
Plus hear reaction from head coach Sean Lynn, player of the match Emma Sing, hooker Kelsey Jones and coach Andrew Ford.
We'll also look ahead to Saturday's game against Sale Sharks in the Premier 15s.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Chris Sandys
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2023-05-2524 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastGwen Crabb: Six Nations 'crashed' by ACL injuryIn this episode, Millie and Enya reflect on BBC Radio Gloucestershire becoming the first BBC radio station to offer full-match commentary of a women's club rugby match.
Gloucester-Hartpury beat Loughborough Lightning to return to the top of the Premier 15s table - hear reaction to that game from head coach Sean Lynn and player of the match Emma Sing.
And Welsh international Gwen Crabb joined Millie and Enya to talk about the injury that brought her Six Nations campaign "crashing down" just six minutes into her first game.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie.
Producer: Chris Sandys
Email: notackle@bbc...2023-05-1829 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastThe Prem is back & 'the smile goes ear to ear'Premiership women's rugby returns this weekend and the excitement shines through this episode.
Guests include Gloucester-Hartpury pair Maud Muir and Kelsey Jones who look ahead to Loughborough away on Sunday and the remaining fixtures before the playoffs.
England legend Nolli Waterman talks to Millie and Enya about setting up the Women's Rugby Association and potentially looking after up to 400 players across the Premier 15s.
And we have some very exciting news about following Gloucester-Hartpury in their remaining games this season.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Reporter: Jo Durrant
Producer: Chris Sandys
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2023-05-1129 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastCheltenham Tigers Do The DoubleThere's a celebration in this episode as Maddie Massey, captain of Cheltenham Tigers WRFC, joins hosts Millie Wood and Enya Lackie to reflect on a double win at Twickenham at the weekend. They also look ahead to the start of the County competition, where she will captain the Gloucestershire side.
Gloucester-Hartpury centre Rachel Lund also returns to the podcast and looks back at the culmination of the Prem Cup and discusses the return of international players to the squad.
And for the final time Millie and Enya talk about the Six Nations, including the Grand Slam for England, and Jaz...2023-05-0429 min
Severn SportGloucester City 4-3 Chorley - Butler on BBC Radio GloucestershireButler joins BBC Radio Gloucestershire for his pre and post match thoughts at Gloucester City 4-3 Chorley - where the Tigers secured their spot in the National League North play-offs. 2023-04-2908 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastEngland benefitting from Beckett's beliefIt's a huge game for England at Twickenham on Saturday and in this episode we're building up to that and the other fixtures in final round of the Women's Six Nations.
Plus Millie speaks to England and Gloucester-Hartpury back rower Sarah Beckett on her self-belief and bouncing back from her Rugby World Cup heartbreak.
Skills and attack coach Andrew 'Fordy' Ford tells Millie and Enya how a battle with cancer rediverted his rugby passions.
And we hear the Six Nations thoughts of Mo Hunt (England) and Wales' pair Hannah Jones and Kelsey Jones.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer...2023-04-2728 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastZoe Aldcroft: Red Roses, rugby and ‘rubbish TV’In this episode, Millie and Enya offer plenty of build-up to Round 4 of the Women's Six Nations.
England lock and Gloucester-Hartpury co-captain Zoe Aldcroft reveals which TV comedy she binges to help chill-out in camp.
Plus, Neve Jones and Kathryn Buggy share how they're getting on with Ireland's challenging campaign.
And there's a preview of Gloucester-Hartpury's cup semi-final this weekend.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Chris Sandys
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2023-04-2025 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastThe sweatshirt supporter and the 'shmushed' faceIn this episode, England's Maud Muir and Ireland's Kathryn Buggy look ahead to a big weekend of Women's Six Nations action.
Plus find out which teammate Tatyana Heard is least looking forward to facing when England kick-off against Wales in Cardiff.
And Millie and Enya hear from Gloucester-Hartpury's first employed social media guru - Megan Seward - who's helping change the game for good.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Chris Sandys
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2023-04-1329 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastNolli Waterman on ‘awesome’ Six NationsIn this episode, Danielle 'Nolli' Waterman chats to Millie and Enya about the "absolute amazing" support for the Women's Six Nations, and she embarrasses Millie with some lovely words about helping her transition from a shot-putter to a Twickenham try scorer.
Plus referee Fiona Brunt returns to the No Tackle studio to reflect on her role officiating at the "brilliant" England versus Italy game last Sunday.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie.
Producer: Chris Sandys
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2023-04-0629 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby Podcast'Why am I fangirling so hard? Those are my friends!'In this episode, Canadian player Jayne Isherwood reveals how some embarrassing self-promotion opened the door for her to play and study in Gloucester.
Referee Fiona Brunt, who's 5th Official for England v Italy at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday, shares why she asks players to call her "sir".
We reflect on the action from the opening weekend of the Women's Six Nations, and also build excitement for this weekend's fixtures (being streamed on the BBC iPlayer with the Scotland and England games also on BBC2).
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Chris Sandys
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2023-03-3029 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastKerin Lake loves parenting, playing and pizzaIn this episode, the excitement is building for the Six Nations which begins on Saturday.
Wales' centre Kerin Lake - who's the only mum currently playing at Gloucester-Hartpury - talks about the challenge of juggling motherhood, work and international rugby.
Plus we hear from Zoe Aldcroft ahead of England's opener against Scotland.
And Millie and Enya give their predictions for the championships final standings.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie.
Producer: Chris Sandys
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2023-03-2326 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastFrom Running To Rugby For RanniGloucester-Hartpury prop Ranni Samuda reveals the role she played in getting a women's rugby team in Jamaica off the ground. She also talks about the benefits of being dual registered for Gloucester and Cheltenham Tigers and how she went from track sports to the rugby field.
Plus hosts Millie Wood and Enya Lackie reflect on Gloucester-Hartpury's victory at the weekend and catch up with a few players.
And, following our live audience Q&A recently, hear what Zoe Aldcroft thinks attracts players to the club.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Joanna Durrant
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2023-03-1628 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastWales' Kelsey Jones gunning for Six Nations gloryIn this episode, Gloucester-Hartpury hooker Kelsey Jones shares her bold goal for Wales at the Six Nations.
Plus Nic Davies, from Dursley Ladies RFC, shares her story of picking up the ball for the first time after having children.
And we preview the visit of Worcester Warriors Women to the Alpas Arena on Saturday.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Chris Sandys
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2023-03-0928 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastSing on song for the Six NationsIn this episode, full-back Emma Sing talks about being called-up to England's Six Nations training squad.
Plus we hear from Sarah Beckett, Tatyana Heard and Rachel Lund after Gloucester-Hartpury's first loss of the Premier 15s season.
And, following our live audience Q&A last week, hear what Mo Hunt and Zoe Aldcroft picked as their favourite ever match they played in.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Chris Sandys
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2023-03-0227 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastLive from Kingsholm: Marlie, Zoe and MoGloucester-Hartpury co-captains Mo Hunt and Zoe Aldcroft, along with Saracens and England star Marlie Packer, feature in a special podcast recording in front of a live audience at Kingsholm Stadium.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Chris Sandys
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2023-02-2328 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastSteph Else left 1,500 cows for dream ‘HolmSteph Else, a Hartpury BUCS rugby champion and Premier 15s rising star, joins hosts Millie and Enya to talk about swapping the farming life for the rugby life, plus kicking coach Rich 'the boot' Whincup shares the passion that has pulled him into women's rugby.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie.
Producer: Chris Sandys
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2023-02-1628 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastBethan’s thankful for multi sports backgroundWales and Gloucester-Hartpury back row Bethan Lewis talks about the many sports she played growing up and shares her Six Nations predictions. Plus hosts Millie Wood and Enya Lackie hear how well the Cheltenham North U16 girls are doing. They also reflect on the match action last weekend and Millie has a surprise revelation.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Joanna Durrant
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2023-02-0926 min
Care to Listen?Solution 28 fostering with Sharon And Ken interview with BBC Radio Gloucestershire -The Solution 28 scheme provides children and young people with a supportive, stable home for a period of 28 days, whilst long-term provisions are arranged.
Five Rivers foster carers, Sharon and Ken, talk about their fostering journey in an interview with BBC Radio Gloucestershire. If you would like to find out more about Solution 28 Fostering in Gloucester, visit our website here: https://five-rivers.org/fostering/locations/south-west/gloucester/solution-28/2023-02-0917 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastGwen Crabb on injuries and body imageWales and Gloucester-Hartpury second row Gwen Crabb talks about playing in the World Cup, recovering from injury and body image. Plus there’s reaction from the first Gloucester-Hartpury home fixture at Kingsholm including a live reveal of Chocolate Club.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Joanna Durrant
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2023-02-0229 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastSo much Maud to come for England and GloucesterEngland and Gloucester-Hartpury prop Maud Muir joins Millie and Enya to talk about breakthroughs, playing with the boys and beat-boxing. Plus, former Red Rose Megan Goddard shares how she's using her PE teaching role to help excite girls about rugby.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Chris Sandys
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2023-01-2628 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastBimba-bam-boom, Laura Delgado's in the roomSpanish international Laura 'Bimba' Delgado casually drops "onomatopoeia" into the chat, plus dad-daughter combo Matt and Bella Harman introduce the Cotswold Lionesses, and we ask 'who can stop Gloucester-Hartpury in the Premier 15s?'
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Chris Sandys
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2023-01-1929 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastWhat lives inside Alex Matthews’ fridge?Red Rose Alex Matthews reacts to being rated among the world's best, she shares her Gloucester-Hartpury goals and offers tips on caring for "needy" exotic pets. Plus Dom Malone and Rhiannon Trotman introduce the Hardwicke and Quedgeley Harlequins Ladies RFC.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie.
Producer: Chris Sandys
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2023-01-1226 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastSean Lynn on rugby, role models and roast beefThe head coach of Gloucester-Hartpury, Sean Lynn, joins Millie and Enya to talk about his love of rugby, role models and roast beef. Plus Rebecca Trist and Hannah Meek from Championship side Cheltenham Tigers talk about returning to the pitch after Christmas.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Chris Sandys
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2023-01-0530 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastA very merry highlights episode for ChristmasMillie Wood and Enya Lackie serve up a selection of No Tackle highlights from the Gloucester-Hartpury players they've spent time with on the podcast. Guests include Connie Powell, Neve Jones, Sarah Beckett, Kelly Smith, Ellie Rugman, Lizzie Goulden, Sam Monaghan, Rachel Lund and Kathryn Buggy.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Chris Sandys
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2022-12-2922 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastWorld Cup 'best day of my life' - Tatyana HeardHear England Rugby's Tatyana Heard reflect on her debut at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, find out which player considers Gloucester-Hartpury to be "heaven on earth", plus women's rugby VIP Natasha 'Mo' Hunt co-hosts the episode alongside Millie Wood.Hosts: Millie Wood and Natasha 'Mo' Hunt
Producer: Chris Sandys
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2022-12-2230 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby Podcast'I didn't choose the elf, the elf chose me'Hear how Irish Player of the Year Neve Jones got involved in Gloucester Rugby's Advent calendar, and why the water in New Zealand made Welsh international Sisilia Tuipulotu cry. Also, Stephen Knight at Tetbury RFC shares his passion for making rugby accessible to girls in Gloucestershire.
Hosts: Neve Jones and Enya Lackie
Producer: Chris Sandys
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2022-12-1527 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby Podcast'Mo made me love rugby again' – Sophie BridgerGloucester-Hartpury centre Sophie Bridger talks about learning from, and now playing with, England favourite Natasha 'Mo' Hunt.
Plus we talk balls with Fiona Hurt and Megan Thomas from Cheltenham North Ladies.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Chris Sandys
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2022-12-0825 min
The Climate QuestionAre meat substitutes as green as we think?What we eat has a massive impact on global warming. Meat and dairy are among the biggest drivers of the climate crisis - creating more planet-warming emissions than all the cars in the world.
As we all try to reduce our carbon footprints, it’s not surprising that the global market for meat alternatives that come from soy or pea protein is growing at a huge rate. In fact it’s estimated that by the end of the decade it will be worth nearly 20 times what it was in 2018.
But are these meat substitutes as good for the planet as w...2022-12-0527 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastTandy’s brand an inspiring commandGloucester-Hartpury centre Sophie Tandy shares her passion for inspiring the next generation, while Minchinhampton RFC's Tom Nurse has a plan for a welcoming women's rugby team. Plus Enya's missing from the team sheet after failing a late medical, leaving Millie to host alone.
Host: Millie Wood
Producer: Chris Sandys
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2022-12-0124 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastLizzie Goulden shares star storiesGloucester-Hartpury fly half Lizzie Goulden reveals a famous face helped her to relocate to the UK to play rugby a few years ago. She also talks about joining the club this summer and the buzz around the team at the moment. And player/manager of Drybook Ladies, Lucie Smith, chats about the success the team is enjoying.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Joanna Durrant
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2022-11-2429 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastWhy Ellie Rugman is 'always running'Gloucester-Hartpury wing Ellie Rugman talks about juggling a job, farm life and training, plus she shares her game day big breakfast. She also reflects on starting her rugby career at Drybrook and how she deals with anxiety. And Hucclecote Ladies captain Eileen Bowden talks about the family atmosphere at the club.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Joanna Durrant
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2022-11-1728 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastThank Lundy, it's Chocolate ClubGloucester-Hartpury's Rachel Lund talks about big steps in funding, chocolate club and soggy towels, while Zoe Gamble explains why there's more to Tewkesbury RFC Women than rolling around in the mud.
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Chris Sandys
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk2022-11-1027 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastWhat bugs Buggy about Gloucester-Hartpury fame?Gloucester-Hartpury's Kathryn Buggy on nicknames, big names and hot squash. Plus, we hear from Red Roses' Alex Matthews, while Millie and Enya round-up the national and local triumphs from the weekend. Also, things get awkward as Enya opens a love letter for Millie!
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Chris Sandys2022-11-0327 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastIrish Rugby's Sam Monaghan 'loves a good prawn'Ireland international Sam Monaghan on signing for Gloucester and ordering Surf and Turf as her dream post-match meal, while Paul Lydiard discusses the Covid impact on girls rugby at Cinderford RFC. Plus, if you could change one law in rugby union what would it be and why? That's up for discussion with Millie and Enya.
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Chris Sandys2022-10-2729 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastNeve Jones' rug-fighting familyNeve Jones talks about moving from rug fights into rugby, Kelly Smith shares her injury experience and Hannah Gill takes us behind the scenes at Fairford Vixens.
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Chris Sandys2022-10-2029 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastSarah Beckett's England heartbreakSarah Beckett discusses her England selection, Jaz Parsons on Dursley Women's 'facials' and our #NoTackle hosts Millie and Enya offer their three top kit tips.
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Chris Sandys2022-10-1329 minNo Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastConnie Powell on EnglandConnie Powell on playing for England, Stella Mills on the Rugby World Cup, Maddie Massey on Cheltenham Tigers success and our #NoTackle hosts Enya and Millie get lost in Tik Tonk.
Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk
Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie
Producer: Chris Sandys2022-10-0534 min
The LGBT Sport PodcastThe One with Chris PowellChris Powell loves cricket. A handy leg-spinner growing up, he played Minor Counties cricket as well as for Gloucestershire’s second XI and, after completing a masters degree in sports science, returned to the club where he now works as a physio.Chris is also gay and, having come out to colleagues at the club in 2017, is now joining us for his first-ever podcast interview to chat about his story. This is a brilliant conversation with a top guest who made a real splash when he shared his story on Gloucestershire’s website as p...2022-03-1636 min
Arts & IdeasGreen Thinking: TreesThe government plans to plant 30,000 hectares of trees each year by 2025. But how practical is it and what would the real impact be? Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough talks to Dr Julie Urquhart of the University of Gloucestershire about why we need more information about carbon capture to help select the best places and the best tree species to plant. William Macalpine is based at Rothamsted – his project explores how cutting back and coppicing willows as a crop encourages a rapid growth cycle and replenishment. His presentation Willow Power at the 2008 Chelsea Flower show demonstrated the versatility of willow and the nu...2021-10-2626 minRamblingsBig Cats! Rick Minter in GloucestershireDo big cats roam the British countryside? It’s a long running debate, one that’s never far from the headlines. A few years ago on Ramblings, Clare saw what she described as an “enormous black cat” on a walk near Ross on Wye. Several newspapers followed this up, as did the ‘Big Cat Conversations’ podcast which is hosted by Rick Minter: he set up a camera trap close to Clare’s sighting and made contact with Ramblings. So, for today’s walk, Clare and Rick explore the area around Selsley Common in Gloucestershire and discuss why he’s so sure big cats d...2021-03-1124 min
The Sista CollectiveCreativity and success during CovidThe Sista Collective speak with women who've focused on ways to turn their ideas and dreams into successful business realities during the pandemic months.
From Sharmaine Lovegrove, the publisher of Dialogue Books, which focuses and discovers new writers of colour…To six year old Faith and her mother Serlina who’ve launched Cocoa Girl - the UK’s first ever magazine for Black Girls.Letitia George, Aminata Kamara and Simone Riley join Jessie Aru-Phillips for Episode 8 of Season 3 of the #SisCollective. Produced by Carly Appleby (BBC Radio Gloucestershire) and Karen Gabay (BBC Radio Manchester). Executive Produc...2020-10-291h 01
Make a DifferenceJacket Potatoes and SpeedosBecca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.This episode - meet Kerry, the dedicated volunteer at a Goole food project who has benefitted from free meals, as well as dished them out. And the Gloucester man who's walked the length of Hadrian's Wall... in a pair of swimming trunks and a helmet!Featuring stories from BBC Radio Berkshire, BBC Radio Humberside, BBC Radio Sheffield, BBC Radio Newcastle, and BBC Radio Gloucestershire.2020-10-2826 minThe Sista CollectiveGoing back to my rootsThe Sista Collective speak with Paulette and Xanthe who both researched their family ancestry and ended up with surprising results.Paulette went to Jamaica for the first time and discovered aspects of her family background she had no idea about and Xanthe, who was raised as mixed-race Caribbean finds out that that wasn't the whole story.Letitia George, Aminata Kamara and Simone Riley join Jessie Aru-Phillips for Episode 7 of Season 3 of the #SisCollective. Produced by Carly Appleby (BBC Radio Gloucestershire) and Karen Gabay (BBC Radio Manchester). Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Merseyside.2020-10-2252 min
Cherry Jam - A Gloucester Rugby Supporter PodcastEpisode 18 - Ed speaks to BBC Radio Gloucestershire Presenter, Mark Cummings; We review the two European finals and also preview the Premiership Final this weekendEd chats to Mark Cummings, BBC Radio Gloucestershire Presenter about his interactions with the club as a fan and from the point of view of local media; while the lads discuss the two European finals and victories for Bristol and Exeter. We also preview the Premiership final (which thankfully will now be taking place) and look forward to a potentially exciting game!
Ed Price
James Eastwood (Snowy)
Jim Harley
Lawrence Landray (Loz)
Mark Cummings 2020-10-2159 minThe Sista CollectiveCollective Goes Classical – Black Music and writersDr. Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason is mum to seven classically trained musicians, that include the winner of the BBC’s young musician of the year award in 2016 - Sheku Kanneh-Mason, he also performed at Prince Harry and Meghan's wedding. She explains how they became one of the most talented musical families.
The Sistas also speak with Jazmin Craddock-Jones, a biomedical scientist with a passion for writing and film.Letitia George, Aminata Kamara and Simone Riley join Jessie Aru-Phillips for Episode 6 of Season 3 of the #SisCollective.Produced by Carly Appleby (BBC Radio Gloucestershire) and Karen Gabay (BBC Radio Ma...2020-10-1543 minThe Sista CollectiveLiving and loving with sickle cellThe Sista Collective meets women for whom sickle cell disease has changed their lives.Whether it’s living with the illness or finding out you are a carrier and having to give up the love of your life or the hope of children, the Sistas talk about the inherited condition that needs to be addressed openly. From painful and sometimes life threatening symptoms to finding out you might pass it on to your babies, meet the women who have had to learn to live with the illness written into their own genetic code.Le...2020-10-0852 minThe Sista CollectiveMixed feelings about mixed relationshipsThe Sista Collective talks mixed feelings about mixed relationships.
South Asian Bias is a generational problem for many younger people in this country.
The Sistas meet the women working to change family and cultural attitudes. From the daughter checking to see if her mum would still love her if she “married out” to the young British Black woman and her Indian husband and mother in law! How one generation is fighting the cultural bias of another.
Letitia George, Aminata Kamara and Simone Riley join Jessie Aru-Phillips for Episode 4 of Season 3 of the #SisCollective.
Produced by Carly Appleby (BBC Radio Glou...2020-10-0148 minThe Sista CollectiveBritain’s first black stunt womanHollywood, stunts and life as a single mum. Award winning Amanda Foster on how she became Britain’s first black stunt woman, and some words of wisdom for the #siscollective on never letting anyone tell you who you are.Letitia George, Aminata Kamara and Simone Riley join Jessie Aru-Phillips for Episode 3 of Season 3 of the #SisCollective. Produced by Carly Appleby (BBC Radio Gloucestershire) and Karen Gabay (BBC Radio Manchester). Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Merseyside.2020-09-2452 minThe Sista CollectiveDawn Butler MP: A black woman in WestminsterTalking politics and power with Labour MP Dawn Butler.Britain’s first female Black MP to become a minister in government, Dawn shares her experiences of navigating the” white space” of Westminster. Letitia George, Aminata Kamara and Simone Riley join Jessie Aru-Phillips for Episode 2 of Season 3 of the #SisCollective. Produced by Carly Appleby (BBC Radio Gloucestershire) and Karen Gabay (BBC Radio Manchester). Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Merseyside.2020-09-1755 minRamblingsGloucestershire with Dom JolyDom Joly, famous for Trigger Happy TV, takes Clare on a walk near to his home in Gloucestershire. Leaving the village of Winchcombe, they walk up Spoonley Hill to see the remains of a Roman Villa. As they walk, Dom talks about his love of walking, discovered later in life after he became a travel writer. Recently he walked the entire length of Lebanon where he was born. His book The Hezbollah Hiking Club is an account of the 27 day walk. And he has been an avid walker since moving to Gloucestershire. Produced by Maggie Ayre for...2020-09-1024 minThe Sista CollectiveIcons of protest and musicLetitia George, Aminata Kamara and Simone Riley join Jessie Aru-Phillips for Episode 1 of Season 3 of the #SisCollective. Talking Black Lives Matter with Jen Reid and 7 year-old school girl, Nylah Abitimo-Jones reads her poem “Black”. The #SisCollective also hears from songwriter Janee ‘Jin Jin’ Bennett. Jin Jin has written songs for Jess Glynne, Little Mix and Tinie Tempah. Produced by Carly Appleby (BBC Radio Gloucestershire) and Karen Gabay (BBC Radio Manchester). Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Merseyside.2020-09-1048 minOpen CountryCleeve CommonAt 330 meters about sea-level, Cleeve Common in Gloucestershire is the highest point of the Cotswold Hills. It's become famous as the backdrop to the racing at the Cheltenham Festival, and Sybil Ruscoe first saw it from a helicopter while covering the Festival for BBC 5 Live.In this programme she re-visits the common, where thousands of years of history is etched into the landscape. From Roman stone quarries to an Iron Age meeting place...from the original racecourse to a modern golf course.She finds out about the wildlife that calls the common home - from...2020-09-0324 minThe Sista CollectiveSeason 3: The Sista CollectiveMeet the new collective...
Letitia George, Aminata Kamara and Simone Riley join Jessie Aru-Phillips for season 3 of the #siscollective.Produced by Carly Appleby (BBC Radio Gloucestershire) and Karen Gabay (BBC Radio Manchester). Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Merseyside.2020-08-2711 min
Barnwood Trust PodcastAmplifying Voices - Alice on BBC Radio GloucestershireAlice speaks on BBC Radio Gloucestershire about the Amplifying Voices FestivALL event where we joined a panel of speakers to speak about their own life experiences and perspectives on identity, as well as exploring how to be ally.2020-08-1808 minBarnwood Trust PodcastAmplifying Voices - Megan on BBC Radio GloucestershireMegan speaks on BBC Radio Gloucestershire about the Amplifying Voices FestivALL event where we joined a panel of speakers to speak about their own life experiences and perspectives on identity, as well as exploring how to be ally.2020-08-1814 minBarnwood Trust PodcastAmplifying Voices - Sekai on BBC Radio GloucestershireSekai speaks on BBC Radio Gloucestershire about the Amplifying Voices FestivALL event where we joined a panel of speakers to speak about their own life experiences and perspectives on identity, as well as exploring how to be ally.2020-08-1817 minBarnwood Trust PodcastAmplifying Voices - Eby on BBC Radio GloucestershireEby speaks on BBC Radio Gloucestershire about the Amplifying Voices FestivALL event where we joined a panel of speakers to speak about their own life experiences and perspectives on identity, as well as exploring how to be ally2020-08-1812 minBarnwood Trust PodcastAmplifying Voices - Shekinah on BBC Radio GloucestershireShekinah speaks on BBC Radio Gloucestershire about the Amplifying Voices FestivALL event where we joined a panel of speakers to speak about their own life experiences and perspectives on identity, as well as exploring how to be ally.2020-08-1811 min
Feedback12/04/2020Does BBC local radio have a special role to play in the coverage of the coronavirus crisis and, with many of its staff in isolation, does it have the resources to do it?Roger Bolton puts these and other questions to Chris Burns who runs BBC local radio. A reporter from Radio Gloucestershire explains how her station is coping, having only just finished covering the terrible floods in the Severn area before the virus struck.And two more listeners have been taken out of their comfort zones. Has it changed their listening habits?...2020-04-1427 min
Politix and ChillEp13: Floods. Beef. Lego.Ben is joined by BBC WM's Rob Mayor and BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Freya Lee to chat flooding, mayoral elections and Uber. We hear about a Lego training session for councillors in Walsall.And after a row about roundabouts in Kent - we set the local politicians' beef to grime.2020-02-2137 min
H2O PodcastThe Seablings Row the Atlantic OceanThe story of Anna and Cameron McLean from Stow on the Wold who wanted to be the first brother and sister ever to row the Atlantic. Throughout 2019, BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Nicky Price has been following their story. Speaking to their family and friends and has kept tracks on their training. She was at the race start in La Gomera to see them off.Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.uk.2020-02-0641 min
Soul MusicToto's AfricaReleased in 1982, Toto's soft-rock anthem has become an unlikely viral smash-hit.Africa is a song that has changed lives, helped to raise thousands of pounds for charity and provided an unexpected musical cornerstone in a critically acclaimed play. Ralf Schmidt is the Artistic Director of Ndlovu Youth Choir which is made up of young people from the poorest parts of South Africa. Incredibly, the choir made it to the final of America's Got Talent, one of the biggest entertainment shows in the world. Ralf's exuberant, irresistible and uniquely African arrangement of Toto's Africa was their...2020-01-0827 minRamblingsThe Highest Hill in the CotswoldsClare is climbing Cleeve Hill near Cheltenham in today’s Ramblings. At 330 metres above sea level it’s the highest point in Gloucestershire, and of the Cotswold Hills. With her are Chas and Sue Howes who live at the foot of the hill, and have a strong connection to it. Until 2012 Chas was the Finance Director of a major international clothing company. When he left he spiralled into a severe depression, something he now realises he had suffered from for many years. He says the business world is still a place where it’s very difficult to discuss mental health...2019-09-2624 min
WTAF - A THIS COUNTRY PODCAST76. SuperFan Anna King Speaks! (BBC Radio Gloucestershire)Hey WTAF-ers!On this SuperFan episode we chat to BBC Radio Glos Presenter Anna King! She has a stern word for Charlie, tells us about life as a youngster in her village and her embarrassing radio moment caused by a part of her body!!!!!You can listen to Anna on BBC Radio Glos weekdays 9am - Midday!www.wtafpodcast.comPlease support the podcast and get fantastic This Country cast rewards at https://www.patreon.com/wtafTwitter https://twitter.com/wtafthiscountryFacebook https://facebook.com/wtafthiscountry...2019-04-2848 min
Multi StorySecretsStories of the unknown, the untold, and the under-wraps - featuring a secret society in Cambridge who only appear after dark; the Welsh man who accidentally uncovered a tragic family case of murder and the death penalty; and the story of Starlite - a material which could change the world - and the details behind its hidden recipe. Presented and produced by Becca BryersWith contributions from:
Chris Berrow at BBC Radio Cambridgeshire
Anna King at BBC Radio Gloucestershire
Lee Johnson at BBC Tees2019-04-1039 min
BBC Inside ScienceInsect decline, Gut microbiome, Geomagnetic switchingA very strongly worded, meta-review paper (looking at 73 historical reports from around the world published over the past 13 years) has just been published looking at the fate of insects around the world. The researchers have collated other people’s research, including the big 27 year study from Germany, that showed 75% loss of insects by weight (biomass). The basic headlines are quite scary: 40% of insect species are declining; 33% are endangered; we’re losing a total mass of 2.5% of insects every year. The reviewers blame habitat loss by conversion to intensive agriculture as the main driver for the declines, plus agro-chemicals, invasive spec...2019-02-1427 min
At the Flicks021: Nicky Price Classic Film Friday on BBC Radio GloucestershireNicky Price of BBC Radio Gloucestershire hosts a Friday afternoon show called "Classic Film Friday". Jeff and Graham have been guests on this show and in this short we turn the tables on Nicky and interview her about the inspiration behind the show and future plans.2018-12-1613 min
Composer of the WeekHubert ParryMarking the centenary of his death, Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Hubert Parry.Donald begins with the story of Parry's early years, rooted at Highnam Court in Gloucestershire, before looking at the period he was centred around Orme Square in London, the home of his teacher and mentor Edward Dannreuther. We hear about Parry’s connection with the long-running Three Choirs Festival: Parry’s father, Thomas Gambier Parry, was energetic and generous in his efforts to ensure the Festival’s survival, and the Three Choirs was to prove an important platform for his son’s music...2018-10-121h 08
The Food ProgrammeThere's More to MangoesThere are hundreds, maybe thousands, of varieties of mango. Some creamy and sweet, some a bit hot, some like pineapple and some that are just a bit bland. Unfortunately it's the latter that are usually peeled, chopped and potted for us on supermarket shelves. In this programme, Sheila Dillon and Romy Gill meet Monica Bhandari to talk about the breadth of mangoes that we could all be delighting in and they hear from Chef Allen, a Florida-based chef known for using mangoes in his fusion cooking, BBC Gloucestershire radio presenter Primrose Granville-McIntosh describes her lifelong infatuation with mangoes and...2018-08-1928 minRamblingsPurton, GloucestershireClare Balding takes a walk along the banks of the Severn in the company of the country's most prolific travel writers, Christopher Somerville who's also the walking correspondent of The Times. They begin their six and a half mile walk in the Gloucestershire village of Purton which lies on the east bank of the River Severn, Christopher's childhood village of Leigh is not far upstream. He talks to Clare about the role walking has played in his life and how it became a way that he could reconnect with his late father.The route can be found...2018-03-2924 min
Images of DianaThe Day I Met DianaTo mark the 20th anniversary of her untimely death, people from across the UK recall meeting Diana, Princess of Wales. Diana married Prince Charles in 1981 and was a fixture of British life for nearly two decades. And in this special programme, people who got to know her well, as well as those who only met her very briefly, reflect on their connection with the PrincessAmong those recalling their meetings with Diana - Charles Stonehill a friend of one of Diana's flatmates in the days before she was a member of the Royal family, former HIV nurse...2017-08-2958 min
The TaxPayers' AllianceBBC - Radio Gloucestershire: Town Hall Rich ListDia Chakravarty discusses the TPA's 10th Town Hall Rich List and what it means for Gloucestershire. 11/4/17.2017-04-1206 min
BBC Radio GloucestershireWedgbury post Sutton awayForest Green midfielder Sam Wedgbury talks to BBC Radio Gloucestershire after his side's 2-1 win over Sutton.2017-03-1402 min
BBC Radio GloucestershirePell post Exeter awayCheltenham Town midfielder Harry Pell speaks to BBC Radio Gloucestershire after his side's disappointing away defeat at Exeter.2017-03-1403 min
BBC Radio GloucestershireMark Cooper post Sutton awayForest Green boss Mark Cooper speaks to BBC Radio Gloucestershire after his side's 2-1 away win at Sutton United.2017-03-1403 min
BBC Radio GloucestershireRussell Milton following 3-0 defeat to ExeterCheltenham Town's Assistant Manager Russell Milton speaks to BBC Radio Gloucestershire after his side's 3-0 away defeat at Exeter2017-03-1402 min
BBC Radio GloucestershireBob Hunt Racing commentaryIn a #CiN job swap, Forest Green Rovers FC & Gloucestershire CCC commentator Bob Hunt tries calling a horse race at Cheltenham. #fgr2016-11-1802 min
BBC Radio YorkYork City Knights 56 - 12 Gloucestershire All GoldsYork City Knights make it six League One wins in row with a comprehensive victory over Gloucestershire All Golds at Bootham Crescent2016-06-2607 minBBC Inside ScienceMore gravitational waves; Ocean floor mapping; Selfish Gene 40th; SpooniesGravitational waves have been detected for a second time. These waves are ripples in the curvature of space time, predicted by Einstein in his General Theory of Relativity in 1916. Back in February, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (better known as LIGO) announced that they had detected the signal of gravitational waves from the collisions of two big black holes. The detection in February was the first observation of these waves, and confirmed General Relativity. This week, LIGO confirm a second detection. BBC Science Correspondent Jonathan Amos explains what is new about these new gravitational waves. We know...2016-06-1630 min
BBC Radio YorkYork City Knights 58-14 University of Gloucestershire All GoldsYork City Knights coach James Ford spoke to BBC Radio York after their 58-14 League 1 Cup Semi-Final win against University of Gloucestershire All Golds.2016-05-0105 min
Gloucestershire CricketGlos Cricket to appear on BBC's Countryfile 'Summer Special'Hear about what happened when Gloucestershire Cricket teamed up with the BBC's Countryfile at the Cotswold Show.2014-07-3002 min