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The History PodcastTwo Nottingham Lads: 1. From One Nottingham Man to AnotherDonetsk, April 2022. Two men find themselves face to face in a prison building. One is a prisoner of war, captured fighting for Ukraine. The other is a self-styled independent journalist, filming an interview for his online audience. But these two men are not Ukrainian. They’re British – and they were both born in Nottingham.Graham Philips had been documenting the growing war in the East of Ukraine since 2014, amassing thousands of followers keen to see the war from what appears to be a pro-Russian viewpoint. Aiden Aslin had been fighting for Ukraine since 2018, but was captured not long a...
2025-12-2430 min
Nottingham Forest: Shut Up and Show More FootballEurope: Utrecht (A) reflections with Hodge, Kalimuendo, Jesus and DycheDavid Jackson and Steve Hodge on Nottingham Forest's Europa League win in Utrecht
2025-12-1139 minThe History PodcastTwo Nottingham Lads: TrailerAiden Aslin from Nottingham had been fighting for Ukraine since 2018. Graham Phillips, from the same British city, was a self-styled ‘independent journalist’ filming the war up close since 2014, from a viewpoint that appears to be sympathetic to Russia. But just months after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the pair had a chilling encounter in a prison in the occupied city of Donetsk. Aiden was now a prisoner of war, and Graham was his interviewer. The 44 minute video filmed by Graham Phillips was uploaded to YouTube - changing both of their lives forever.Two Nottingham Lads begins with this...
2025-12-1103 min
Nottingham PanthersPanthers Podcast - Play-Off Champions SpecialChris Ellis, Jono Bullard, Dan Green, Ken Feast and BBC Radio Nottingham Sport's Chris Gadsby reflect on Panthers Play-Off victories over Sheffield Steelers and Cardiff Devils.
2025-04-2429 minNottingham PanthersPanthers Pre-Game Podcast - Season 2024/25 Episode 16Chris Ellis, Ken Feast, former Panthers netminder Dan Green and BBC Radio Nottingham's Chris Gadsby look ahead to finals weekend and reflect on recent announcements.
2025-04-1728 min
The Food ProgrammeWhen Saturday ComesRestaurant critic and lifelong Charlton Athletic fan Jimi Famurewa finds out how football clubs are upping their game when it comes to serving food for their fans. He’ll taste the world at AFC Wimbledon’s Food Village, hear how Forest Green Rovers went vegan and discover the secret liquor behind Leyton Orient’s pie and mash. Food writers Jack Peat and Daniel Gray pitch in with their thoughts on a world that has moved far beyond Bovril and burnt burgers.Presented by Jimi Famurewa
Produced in Bristol for BBC Audio by Robin MarkwellThe Bovril...
2025-04-0442 minNottingham PanthersPanthers Pre-Game Podcast - Season 2024/25 Episode 15Chris Ellis, Jono Bullard, BBC Radio Nottingham's Chris Gadsby and Dan Green discuss a huge weekend coming up for Nottingham Panthers.
2025-04-0333 min
Manchester United: The Devils’ AdvocateRuben Amorim post Nottingham ForestThe United boss reacts to the 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
2025-04-0203 min
Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain StirlingMYW: Nottingham’s Nefarious Ghost HouseThis week, Laura and Iain are looking at cases sent in from Nottingham – including a murder case that explains how Ghost House Lane in Chilwell got its name.If you want to see the picture of Damien Hammond, who carried out crimes dressed as The Joker, click here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-55954819Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at lauraandiain@bbc.co.uk.
2025-02-2726 minNottingham PanthersPanthers Post-Game Podcast - Panthers 2 Glasgow Clan 3 After Penalty ShotsKen Feast, Jono Bullard, Dan Green & BBC Radio Nottingham's Chris Gadsby break down the 3-2 penalty shot loss to Glasgow Clan.
2025-02-1008 minNottingham PanthersPanthers Pre-Game Podcast - Season 2024/25 Episode 13Chris Ellis, Dan Green, Jono Bullard & Chris Gadsby from BBC Radio Nottingham look back at Panthers fantastic win in Cardiff last Saturday, look ahead to the weekend and discuss Panthers title chances.
2025-02-0637 min
Leicester Tigers Rugby ShowHewat, Nottingham & Six NationsHear from Pete Hewat as Adam Whitty & Tom Varndell look ahead to Nottingham.
2025-02-0548 minNottingham PanthersPanthers Pre-Game Podcast - Season 2024/25 Episode 9Chris Ellis, Ken Feast and BBC Radio Nottingham's Chris Gadsby review the past weekend, look forward to this weekends games and the retirement of Adam Johnson's #47 jersey on Saturday evening.
2024-12-1329 minLeicester Tigers Rugby ShowSamuel Williams: The Nottingham boy facing NottinghamAdam and Ian Cockerill chat to Samuel Williams ahead of Tigers' match at Nottingham.
2024-11-2221 min
Knowledge, EngagedWhen Nottingham took over the BBC Proms w/Elizabeth KellySeptember saw the fist BBC Proms to visit Nottingham! Resident composer and Associate Professor, Elizabeth Kelly, sat down with Ben to talk all about it, being inspired by the Nottingham lace industry and collaborations between Nottingham Trent's film students and University of Nottingham composition students.And that's before they talk about why tuba's should be a soloist instrument more often.Want links? We have plenty:Elizabeth KellyThe Institute for Policy and EngagementBBC PromsCarmina Burana at the Royal Concert HallMixed Reality LabStreetwise Opera...
2024-11-2038 min
Talking Reds: a Nottingham Forest podcastThe One With Mark DennisonOur guest today is a someone who is usually the one who does all the introductions… a man with a career in broadcasting that stretches back to 1990 with spells on local
radio up in Teeside and Hull before really becoming synonymous with Nottingham spending 14 years at Trent FM and then 13 years at BBC Radio Nottingham - with also a raft of presenting on Notts TV thrown in for good measure… in amongst all of that, since 2003 he has also been
the stadium announcer at The City Ground, hosting all of the matches there for our beloved Nottingham Forest! We’re thri...
2024-11-181h 08
Leicester City: When You're SmilingNottingham Forest AwaitLiam Moore joins Owynn as City prepare to face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
2024-10-2447 minNottingham PanthersPanthers Post-Game Podcast - Panthers 5 Belfast Giants 1Ken Feast, Jono Bullard, Chris Ellis and BBC Radio Nottingham's Chris Gadsby reflect on tonight's win and there's a few words from Head Coach Danny Stewart.
2024-10-2109 minNottingham Forest: Shut Up and Show More FootballThe lowdown on Ward-Prowse, Colin talks to Chris Wood and the pride of MGW's grandadDavid and Colin discuss another busy week at Nottingham Forest
2024-09-0433 minNottingham Forest: Shut Up and Show More FootballPSR deadline day deals... plus the lowdown on Elliot AndersonDavid and Colin discuss the ins and outs at Nottingham Forest
2024-07-0134 min
Front RowMinority Report at Nottingham Playhouse, Wicked Little Letters, and TV series Boarders reviewedMinority report, the Sci-Fi classic by Philip K Dick, has already been adapted for film and television and now it’s a stage play that employs an innovative mix of technology, stagecraft and live performance. As it opens at the Nottingham Playhouse, Mark Burman talks to some of the creatives involved. We review Wicked Little Letters, a black comedy starring Olivia Coleman and Jessie Buckley about a real-life poison pen letter writing campaign that scandalised a small seaside town in Sussex in 1920. And we look at Boarders, a new comedy series on BBC Three that follows five bl...
2024-02-2242 min
Question TimeNottinghamFiona Bruce presents an hour of topical debate from Nottingham. On the panel tonight, Daisy Cooper MP, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, James Daly MP, Deputy Chair of the Conservatives, Inaya Folarin Iman, writer and broadcaster, Paddy McGuinness, presenter and actor, and Wes Streeting MP, Shadow Secretary for Health and Social Care.
2024-02-0859 min
NewscastFamilies say Nottingham Attack Victims Failed by AuthoritiesToday, we look at whether the system failed victims of the Nottingham attacks. Families of the victims of the Nottingham attacks are calling for a public inquiry into the case. Valdo Calocane was given a hospital order on Thursday for killing Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, both 19, as well as Ian Coates, 65, in June. But Mr Webber's parents said they were "horrified" and "disgusted" there were no immediate plans for an inquiry.Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust chief executive Ifti Majid said the organisation had "robustly" reviewed its treatment of Calocane between May 2020 and September 2022.
2024-01-2931 minNottingham PanthersPanthers Post-Game Podcast - Panthers 3 Guildford Flames 0Jono Bullard, Ken Feast, Chris Ellis, Dan Green and BBC Radio Nottingham’s Chris Gadsby discuss Panthers 3-0 victory over Guildford Flames.
2023-12-1610 minNottingham PanthersPanthers Post-Game Podcast - Nottingham Panthers 3 Dundee Stars 4 SOChris Ellis, Ken Feast, Jono Bullard, Dan Green & BBC Radio Nottingham's Chris Gadsby discuss Panthers shoot-out loss to Dundee.
2023-12-0409 minNottingham PanthersPanthers Post-Game Podcast - Nottingham Panthers 1 Sheffield Steelers 4Jono Bullard, Dan Green, Ken Feast & BBC Radio Nottingham's Chris Gadsby discuss Panthers 4-1 Challenge Cup home defeat to Sheffield Steelers.
2023-10-2208 minNottingham PanthersPanthers Post-Game Podcast - Nottingham Panthers 3 Cardiff Devils 2Jono Bullard, Chris Ellis, Ken Feast and former Panthers netminder Dan Green were joined by BBC Radio Nottingham's Chris Gadsby for the Panthers Post-Game Podcast.
Defenceman Josh Tetlow also joined the guys for a chat as they reflected on their best bits of the superb victory over the Devils.
2023-10-0809 minFront RowFront Row hosts the BBC National Short Story Award CeremonyThe announcement of the winners of the BBC National Short Story Award and the BBC Young Writers’ Award with Cambridge University, live from the Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House in London. Joining presenter Tom Sutcliffe to celebrate and interrogate the short story form are the broadcaster and NSSA chair of judges Reeta Chakrabarti, alongside fellow judges and writers Jessie Burton, Roddy Doyle and Okechukwu Nzelu. The shortlisted stories and authors in alphabetical order are: 'The Storm' by Nick Mulgrew, 'It’s Me' by K Patrick, 'Guests' by Cherise Saywell, 'Churail' by Kamila Shamsie and 'Comorbidities' by Naomi Wood...
2023-09-2642 minNottingham PanthersPanthers Post-Game Podcast - Nottingham Panthers 4 Sheffield Steelers 3Chris Ellis, Jono Bullard, Ken Feast, Dan Green & BBC Radio Nottingham's Chris Gadsby reflect on Panthers GM the GM Memorial Cup victory over Sheffield Steelers.
2023-09-1108 min
Lorna Marie Fitness PodcastBBC RADIO NOTTINGHAM INTERVIEW WITH LORNA MARIE FITNESSIn this exclusive interview on BBC Radio Nottingham, Lorna Marie Fitness shares her journey with Dean Jackson from creating her online fitness business from scratch in Covid to where she is now: Best Fitness Instructor Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire 2023 (Muddy Stilettos).
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2023-09-0812 minNottingham Forest: Shut Up and Show More Football"Nottingham at its best" - the wonder of WorrallDavid and Colin discuss beating Chelsea, deadline day deals and the captain Joe Worrall
2023-09-0730 min
Last WordGeorge Alagiah, Sinead O'Connor, Ann Clwyd, Tony Bennett, and Trevor FrancisJohn Wilson onGeorge Alagiah, the BBC Journalist and Presenter is remembered by his colleagues Sophie Raworth and John Simpson. Sinead O’Connor, the Irish singer who won worldwide fame with Nothing Compares 2 U. Ann Clwyd, the former Labour Member of Parliament who held frontbench posts in opposition, and campaigned on behalf of Welsh miners and Iraqi Kurds. Tony Bennett, the consummate crooner who sold 50 million records with hits including I Left My Heart In San Francisco. His son and manager Danny Bennett pays tribute. Trevor Francis, the former En...
2023-07-2827 min
The Kidnapping of Stephanie SlaterS2.7 A new diagnosisTrauma expert Stephen Regel discusses what Stephanie went through mentally later life. Stephanie also explains some of this in her interview with Andy Whittaker before she died.Also, former police officer Ellie Baker explains the significance of Michael Sams’ typewriter and there’s a dive into the true crime archives to look at other kidnappings where a stranger was taken.Producer: Andy Whittaker.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Editor, BBC Radio Nottingham: Chris Pegg.
Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.
2023-07-0329 minThe Kidnapping of Stephanie SlaterS2.6 “Remind your attacker that you are human”Dr Miriam Stoppard is overcome with emotion after learning that she helped to save Stephanie’s life through a book she wrote.Also, Stephanie’s best friend Stacey Kettner explains how Michael Sams set a trap for Stephanie in his Newark workshop to test her.Producer: Andy Whittaker.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Editor, BBC Radio Nottingham: Chris Pegg.
Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.
2023-07-0318 minThe Kidnapping of Stephanie SlaterS2.5 The black pantherAndy Whittaker continues to explore Michael Sams’ past with ‘Psycho Killer’ podcaster Simon Ford, the conversation turns to another well known criminal. Donald Neilson, known as ‘the black panther’, who served time in the same prison as Sams.Also in this episode, there’s a new revelation from former detective John Plimmer about how covert police officers were used narrow down the kidnapper’s location after Stephanie was returned.Producer: Andy Whittaker.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Editor, BBC Radio Nottingham: Chris Pegg.
Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.
2023-07-0321 minThe Kidnapping of Stephanie SlaterS2.4 The hostage roomAndy Whittaker and ‘Psycho Killer’ podcast host Simon Ford dive into Sams' past and uncover a startling revelation from a witness in the BBC Archives. Also in this episode, Julie Dart’s uncle Gary Atkin remembers the court case at Nottingham Crown Court.Producer: Andy Whittaker.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Editor, BBC Radio Nottingham: Chris Pegg.
Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.
2023-07-0316 minThe Kidnapping of Stephanie SlaterS2.3 “The signs were there for her to see”Find out what happened when the police spoke to Michael Sams’ wife Teena. Former police detective Ellie Baker describes how difficult the interview was and there’s a shocking revelation from Teena in a television interview.Former police officer John Plimmer also shares how the case was prepared for court.Susan Oake is played by Kelly Dunn.
DI Greenwood is played by Sebastian Sullivan.
Producer: Andy Whittaker.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Editor, BBC Radio Nottingham: Chris Pegg.
Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.
2023-07-0318 minThe Kidnapping of Stephanie SlaterS2.2 The Slater houseFormer West Midlands Police detective Ellie Baker lived at the Slater home in Birmingham during Stephanie’s kidnapping in 1992. Ellie explains how she prepared Stephanie’s father with techniques to keep the kidnapper on the phone if he rang. Also in this episode, Julie Dart’s uncle Gary Atkin takes Andy to the street in Leeds where Julie was kidnapped by Michael Sams.Producer: Andy Whittaker.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Editor, BBC Radio Nottingham: Chris Pegg.
Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.
2023-07-0319 minThe Kidnapping of Stephanie SlaterS2.1 The Parole BoardAs the podcast returns for series 2, you’ll find out what the April 2023 Parole Board report says about Michael Sams and his suitability for release. We hear from Gary Atkin, Julie Dart’s uncle, who takes Andy Whittaker on a tour around the family’s home city of Leeds to see where Julie grew up, before her murder in 1991. This episode also features Rob McKeon from the Parole Board.Producer: Andy Whittaker.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Editor, BBC Radio Nottingham: Chris Pegg.
Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.
2023-07-0315 minNewscastThe Nottingham Vigil"Look after each other”. BBC Midlands correspondent Navtej Johal talks to Adam about the tragic events in Nottingham, which have left three people dead. And Newsbeat reporter Charlotte Simpson reflects on the outpouring of grief from the student community at today’s vigil.There was a tiny bit of good economic news today: the UK economy grew by 0.2%. But BBC Economics editor, Faisal Islam explains how inflation and interest rates continue to pose a clear and present danger. And we hear how all this is impacting those looking to get a mortgage, with the Times mone...
2023-06-1430 minNottingham Forest: Shut Up and Show More FootballInjuries, Saints and run-insDavid and Colin discuss the week ahead for Nottingham Forest
2023-05-0421 min
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2023-03-1904 minThe Kidnapping of Stephanie SlaterS1.8 Michael Sams' Case UpdateNew episodes coming soon but in the meantime Andy Whittaker shares news of a 2023 parole hearing for Sams and explores how these proceedings work in the UK.Julie Dart’s uncle, Gary Atkin, explains the impact her murder has had on his family and there’s reaction from former West Midlands police detective John Plimmer. Includes conversations with Rob McKeon, Stacey Kettner and we hear from archive recordings with Stephanie Slater.Producer: Andy Whittaker.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Editor, BBC Radio Nottingham: Chris Pegg.
Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.
2023-03-1018 minNottingham Forest: Shut Up and Show More FootballNeco and Remo - Forest players speak about life in Nottingham and a mid-season World CupDavid speaks to Neco Williams and Remo Freuler while Colin reflects on defeat at West Ham
2023-03-0225 minNottingham PanthersPanthers Post-Game Podcast - Panthers 1 Guildford Flames 2Jono Bullard, Dan Green & BBC Radio Nottingham’s Chris Gadsby discuss Panthers 2-1 Penalty Shots loss to Guildford Flames and are joined by Jack Hopkins and Luke Ferrara.
2023-01-0709 minNottingham Forest: Shut Up and Show More FootballCharlie Slater's 26 hours in Greece with Nottingham ForestDavid Jackson talks to Charlie Slater about his time in Athens with the Forest squad
2022-12-1626 minNottingham Forest: Shut Up and Show More FootballJordan Smith - Nottingham Forest goalkeeper discusses his 20 years at the club from signing aged 7 to Wembley celebrationsGoalkeeper Jordan Smith discusses his 20 years at the club with David Jackson
2022-12-1227 min
Nottingham PanthersPanthers Post-Game Podcast - Panthers 1 Fife Flyers 6Chris Ellis, Dan Green, Jono Bullard, Ken Feast & Chris Gadsby from BBC Radio Nottingham discuss Panthers home defeat to Fife Flyers.
2022-12-0509 minThe Kidnapping of Stephanie SlaterS1.7 A force for goodExploring Stephanie's lasting legacy through her work with UK police forces and their dealings with victims of crime.Andy Whittaker and criminal psychologist Dr Julia Shaw ask whether lone workers and women in general any safer today than when Stephanie was kidnapped.Includes conversations with Tanya Bridgeman, Richard Lamplugh, Violet Alvarez from the Suzy Lamplugh Trust and Stephanie's best friend Stacey Kettner. There’s graphic descriptions of violence told in a mixture of contemporary interviews and BBC archive. For details of help and support in the UK, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline....
2022-11-2529 minThe Kidnapping of Stephanie SlaterS1.6 Phoenix RhiannonStephanie tries to heal from her ordeal and reveals more details of her captivity, some of which haunts her as she changes her name and starts to make a new life in the Isle of Wight. Meanwhile, the ransom money is found buried underground and Michael Sams is convicted.Andy Whittaker and Dr Julia Shaw explore these events, featuring conversations with former detective Bob Taylor, journalists Paula Boys-Stones and Simon Ford and Stephanie's best friend Stacey Kettner. There’s graphic descriptions of violence told in a mixture of contemporary interviews and BBC archive. Fo...
2022-11-2532 minThe Kidnapping of Stephanie SlaterS1.5 “It’s him, it's him”After Stephanie is returned home, the kidnapper is the most wanted man in Britain. Michael Sams’ identity is revealed after a recording of his voice is featured on the BBC television show, Crimewatch.Andy Whittaker and Dr Julia Shaw explore what happened with former detectives Bob Taylor and John Plimmer along with Stephanie's best friend Stacey Kettner and psychologist Serena Simmons. There’s graphic descriptions of violence told in a mixture of contemporary interviews and BBC archive. For details of help and support in the UK, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.Prod...
2022-11-2531 minThe Kidnapping of Stephanie SlaterS1.4 “Phantom of the Fog”The kidnapper tries to get his ransom money by directing the courier across the Pennines in Northern England in thick fog. Andy Whittaker and Dr Julia Shaw explore events from the day with former detectives Bob Taylor and John Plimmer along with Stephanie's best friend Stacey Kettner. There’s graphic descriptions of violence told in a mixture of contemporary interviews and BBC archive. For details of help and support in the UK, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.Producer: Andy Whittaker.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Editor, BBC Radio Nottingham: Chris Pegg.
Executive Producer: Ka...
2022-11-2525 minThe Kidnapping of Stephanie SlaterS1.3 Cat and mouseInvestigating links with a dangerous kidnapper after a young woman is taken from the Chapeltown area of Leeds and held for ransom. Andy Whittaker and Dr Julia Shaw explore this with former detective Bob Taylor and psychologist Serena Simmons. The kidnapper is played by Anthony Lewis.
Julie Dart is played by Joanne Moore.There’s graphic descriptions of violence told in a mixture of contemporary interviews and BBC archive. For details of help and support in the UK, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.Producer: Andy Whittaker.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Ed...
2022-11-2525 minThe Kidnapping of Stephanie SlaterS1.2 The Workshop, NewarkDiscover the bleak workshop where Stephanie Slater was held and hear the amazing story of how she managed to build a rapport with her captor. Andy Whittaker and criminal psychologist Dr Julia Shaw discuss events from the day, with Stephanie's best friend Stacey Kettner, host of the 'Psycho Killer' podcast Simon Ford and former detective John Plimmer. There’s graphic descriptions of violence told in a mixture of contemporary interviews and BBC archive. For details of help and support in the UK, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.Producer: Andy Whittaker.
Online Producer: Rachael Sm...
2022-11-2529 minThe Kidnapping of Stephanie SlaterS1.1 Turnberry Road, BirminghamA routine house viewing turns into terrifying nightmare as a kidnapper's carefully constructed plan succeeds.Andy Whittaker and criminal psychologist Dr Julia Shaw discuss events from the day, featuring Detective John Plimmer.There’s graphic descriptions of violence told in a mixture of contemporary interviews and BBC archive. For details of help and support in the UK, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.Producer: Andy Whittaker.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Editor, BBC Radio Nottingham: Chris Pegg.
Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.
2022-11-2529 min
Arts & IdeasGoing UndergroundAs Nottingham’s network of 800 man-made caves inspire an exhibition called ‘Hollow Earth’ at the city’s contemporary art gallery, Shahidha Bari and guests explore the underground world. Archaeologist Chris King discusses discoveries under Nottingham's streets, literary historian Charlotte May suggests stories to read, curator Sam Thorne picks out images, and award-winning cave explorer Andy Eavis, tells us about his career discovering more territory on earth than anyone else alive - all of it underground.Producer: Ruth ThomsonHollow Earth: Art, Caves & The Subterranean Imaginary runs at Nottingham Contemporary until January 22nd 2023. Organised in collaboration with Hay...
2022-11-2243 minNottingham PanthersPanthers Post-Game Podcast - Panthers 4 Steelers 7Jono Bullard, Dan Green and Chris Ellis are joined by BBC Radio Nottingham's Chris Gadsby to discuss this evening's Challenge Cup home defeat by Sheffield Steelers
2022-10-2307 min
1865: The Nottingham Forest PodcastNottingham Forest 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur: The 1865 Premier League Match ReportIt was a disappointing defeat but positive performance from Steve Cooper's men, as the opposition showed what a difference a striker can make. Forest had chances, most notably from Ryan Yates and Neco Williams, but apart from Lewis O'Brien's long-range effort, Hugo Lloris did not have a save to make. On the other hand, Harry Kane had three chances, and although his penalty was well-saved, he was clinical in scoring a brace.Rich Ferraro is joined by the Maradona of the Midlands to discuss team selection, physicality and Richarlison's antics. We also hear from Spurs fan HG...
2022-08-2947 minNottingham Forest: Shut Up and Show More FootballClub badges, proud mums and goals that look like poetryDavid Jackson and Colin Fray discuss the week at Nottingham Forest
2022-08-2525 min
Mark Steel's in TownNottinghamMark Steel's In Town - Nottingham "Ay up me duck"Mark Steel is back with the 12th series of his award winning show that travels around the country visiting towns that have nothing in common but their uniqueness. After thoroughly researching each town, Mark writes and performs a bespoke evening of comedy for a local audience. In this first episode Mark visits Nottingham, a contrarian city, full of heroes, rebels, caves and lovers of mushy peas. He learns about local legends, Robin Hood, Lord Byron, DH Lawrence, Brian Clough, and the most famous...
2022-08-2244 min
Newcastle UnitedPost Match Reaction To Newcastle's Win Over Nottingham ForestPost Match Reaction To Newcastle's Win Over Nottingham Forest. We hear from the Magpies Head Coach Eddie Howe and Goalkeeper Nick Pope. Analysis from Colin White, Matthew Raisbeck and John Anderson.
2022-08-0612 minNottingham Forest: Shut Up and Show More FootballPremier League Season PreviewDavid and Colin discuss what lies ahead for Nottingham Forest
2022-08-0533 minNottingham Forest: Shut Up and Show More FootballDoggy Day Care, Steve Cooper and new wing backsDavid and Saveena discuss the week's news from Nottingham Forest
2022-07-1529 minNottingham Forest: Shut Up and Show More Football"Nottingham Forest Are Premier League!!!"The complete post-match Wembley experience!
2022-05-311h 46
Nottingham PlaycastEpisode 52 - Nathaniel Price - First TouchThe Playcast is back!We bring you an interview with Nathaniel Price. Nathaniel is the writer of First Touch which arrives at Nottingham Playhouse on Sat 7th May. Get your tickets hereNathaniel is a writer for film, television, theatre and radio. He graduated from the National Film & Television School with an MA in Screenwriting in 2016 – where he was a David Lean Scholar.Nathaniel has a number of original dramas in development including, Amsterdam (Moonage Pictures/BBC), Hamelin (Gaumont), and Supernatural (Clerkwenwell Fil...
2022-05-0541 minNottingham Forest: Shut Up and Show More FootballClive TyldesleyTV commentator remembers working in Nottingham and interviewing Brian Clough
2021-11-0549 min
carterblokeBBC Radio Nottingham - CHALK Interview - October 2021John 1:5 - the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
BBC Radio Nottingham's Frances Finn speaks to Simon Carter about CHALK, a new play about dementia, time travel and Smurfs. It’s being performed at St Helen's Church, Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire, UK, on Wednesday 10th November.
Richard’s illness makes him forget but won’t stop him fighting. To preserve his long-term memories, Richard chooses to live in his mind as the ten-year-old boy he was at school in the 1970s.
CHALK is also raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society.
Interview broadcast date: 31 October 2021.
2021-10-3105 min
carterblokeBBC Radio Nottingham - CHALK Interview - June 2021BBC Radio Nottingham's Arun Verma speaks to Simon Carter about CHALK, a new play about dementia, time travel and Smurfs. It’s being staged at the Robin Hood Theatre, Averham, Nottinghamshire, UK, from Wednesday 23rd to Saturday 26th June.
Richard’s illness makes him forget but won’t stop him fighting. To preserve his long-term memories, Richard chooses to live in his mind as the ten-year-old boy he was at school in the 1970s.
Tickets for the show are on sale now – get them from rhtc.co.uk. CHALK is also raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society.
Interview broadcast date: 15 J
2021-06-1614 min
1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast1865 meets ... former BBC East Midlands Sports Editor Mark Shardlow (Part 2)The 1865 Forest Ramble is part of the Fan Hub Network - where fans come first.
Part 2 of our interview with former Radio Nottingham and East Midlands Today Sports Editor, Mark Shardlow is here! Mark shares his experience of commentating on some highs and devastating lows in the late 1980s, and tells us about hosting Brian Clough's first ever radio phone-in. There is also time for a game of Guess That Red!
If you missed Part 1, find it by visiting our archives www.eighteensixtyfive.football.
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2021-06-0933 mincarterblokeBBC Radio Nottingham - CHALK Preview - June 2021BBC Radio Nottingham's Arun Verma introduces ‘Love and Bubbles’ – a scene from CHALK, a new play by Simon Carter about dementia, time travel and Smurfs. It’s being staged at the Robin Hood Theatre, Averham, Nottinghamshire, UK, from Wednesday 23rd to Saturday 26th June.
Richard’s illness makes him forget but won’t stop him fighting. To preserve his long-term memories, Richard chooses to live in his mind as the ten-year-old boy he was at school in the 1970s. In this scene, he reads a letter to his wife, the love of his life, who he met when they were both childre...
2021-06-0705 min
1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast1865 meets ... former BBC East Midlands Sports Editor Mark Shardlow (Part 1)The 1865 Forest Ramble is part of the Fan Hub Network - where fans come first.
We are joined by a special guest with nearly forty years' experience of reporting on the Reds: Rich Ferraro and Steven Toplis are joined by former Radio Nottingham and East Midlands Today Sports Editor, Mark Shardlow. In part 1 of our interview, Mark tells us about his early days in hospital radio and providing matchday commentary, to meeting Brian Clough, then the world's most famous football manager. Mark also shares a secret about his own footballing allegiances...
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2021-06-0329 min
Multi StoryWithin The RulesThree personal stories reflecting on how we interpret and respond to the rules.Including 81-year old Patricia, who has finally found her birth family after a 30 year search - right in the middle of a global pandemic. She's desperate to be reunited with her birth mum on her 100th birthday – but equally determined not to break national lockdown rules.
And Wayne, who lives in Oxford with his husband, reflects on the rules that impact him because of his identity as a sexually active gay man - from blood donations to safari holidays.Plus the Nottinghamshire bi...
2021-05-1241 min
1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast1865 meets ... Radio Nottingham's Alex Noble and Arun VermaThe 1865 Forest Ramble is part of the Fan Hub Network - where fans come first.
A special podcast, with two very special guests! Rich Ferraro is joined by Alex Noble and Arun Verma from BBC Radio Nottingham, telling us what it is like to be Reds fans talking about Forest on the radio. We discuss the pain and torment of covering the Stoke match last season, as Forest's play-off hopes went down the toilet; we find out their favourite football songs; we have a game of Guess That Red; and we have a quickfire round which inevitably...
2021-04-1436 min
URNNetflix and Spill Episode 3 - BBC BangersJoin Joe and Ella as they discuss everything BBC. They reminisce about classic BBC shows as well as talking about amazing modern TV shows on the BBC.
2021-04-1253 min
1865: The Nottingham Forest PodcastThe 1865 Forest Ramble meets: Mark Dennison!As a new season looms large, we have a (slightly) new name, new (old) theme music, and a pre-season preview coming soon.
In the meantime, we are delighted to have been joined by the voice of the City Ground, and a popular voice on BBC Radio Nottingham - the one and only Mark Dennison.
Denno talks to us about: his experiences as #nffc stadium announcer, especially during some of the bleak times in League One; how he got the gig in the first place; and what he really thinks about goal music.
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2020-09-0437 min
Bryony Wood‘My Favourite Things’ on BBC Radio NottinghamWhen the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I'm feeling sad...
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2020-08-3000 minBryony Wood‘My Favourite Things’ on BBC Radio NottinghamWhen the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I'm feeling sad...
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2020-08-3000 min
Make a DifferenceFace Masks and School LeaversBecca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together during these uncertain times, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.This episode:- De Montfort University contour fashion student Disha, is putting her sewing skills to good use making reusable face masks at home in India.- Five-year-old Isaac from Belper and his granny Mhairi have been raising money for charity with a new book, which has a "stay at home" message.- Becky, a pregnant NHS worker from Nottingham shares how her faith in humanity was restored...
2020-07-2226 min
BBC Inside ScienceTesting for immunity to COVID-19 and Citizen science on BBC Radio past and presentThis week, the Government’s target to be testing 100,000 a day for COVID-19 looks like it won’t be met. But we’ve heard about many people who experienced the virus mildly, or who’ve tested positive with no symptoms at all. If you really want to know who has had the virus, the only way to tell for certain is with an antibody, or serology, test. Describing how they work is Professor of Virology at Nottingham University, Jonathan Ball. Eleanor Riley, Professor of Immunology and Infectious Disease at Edinburgh University, explains why its so important to get the specific...
2020-04-3031 min
Politix and ChillEp09: Climate. County Lines. Ice Cream.Ben Weisz is joined by Aisha Iqbal, Bradford political reporter for BBC Radio Leeds and Tamsin Melville BBC Radio Cornwall's political reporter as they talk thorugh they Climate change might be a global problem - but local government is under growing pressure to step up and help tackle it. We travel around the country with BBC Radio Nottingham's Hugh Casswell, BBC WM's Kath Stanczyszyn and BBC Radio York's Gemma Dillon to find out what councils are doing, a year after And after a certain online media streaming service which inspired our podcast's name launched their...
2020-01-2440 minPolitix and ChillEp07: Energy. Trains. Cummings.Ben Weisz sees in the new year with BBC Radio Nottingham's Hugh Casswell and BBC Radio York's Gemma Dillon to chat about council run energy companies and train problems. There's also a masked singer inspired politcal quiz. Its the first Politix & Chill Dominic Cummings Book Club where construction students from East Sussex College in Eastbourne consider one of the articles suggested by Dominic Cummings in his blog post. There's also Playground politics from Ruishton in Somerset.
2020-01-1043 minMulti StoryWordsFour stories drawn from across England, celebrating the power of words. Featuring the World War II letters sent to Gilbert, from his lover - the mysterious "G". Ninety-seven-year-old Maurice Rutherford is gaining an online following, with his poems reflecting on love and older age (among other things!) Plus, Mansfield's former town crier explains the importance of the role in medieval times. And poet Hollie McNish reflects on the confusion and embarrassment that can come from a difference in regional dialect.Presented and produced by Becca Bryers.With contributions from:
Genevieve Tudor and Allan Price at...
2019-11-2037 minMulti StoryGenerationsPeople with at least four decades between them, share and compare their life experiences. Featuring a Nottinghamshire woman who came to the UK from Czechoslovakia with The Kindertransport; the two Coventry men sharing their stories of coming out and living as gay men in 2019; and the two Oxford women in an intergenerational conversation... about intergenerational conversation!Presented and produced by Becca Bryers.
With contributions from:
BBC Radio Nottingham
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire
BBC Radio Oxford
2019-06-1932 minMulti StoryEpisode 11: ChristmasThis week: festive audio treats. Featuring the Ipswich man who is preparing for his first Christmas since release from prison and reflecting on five years inside. Also, Derbyshire mum Lisa Foster died from bowel cancer this year but has made sure she'll be a presence in every significant moment of family life. Plus a re-imagining of the nativity story with poet Toby Campion taking the role of the innkeeper, and meet the Nottingham woman who has created her own version with ex-display mannequins.Presented and produced by Becca Bryers.With contributions from:
Jon Wright at...
2018-12-1938 min
Reading FCNottingham Forest V Reading 11 Aug 18Algeria international Hillal Soudani's second-half strike earned Nottingham Forest victory against Reading.
2018-08-1318 min
Career CodexMy guest appearance on BBC Radio Nottingham.My guest appearance on BBC Radio Nottingham discussing local news and views, which included business, Brexit and the secret to a happy marriage.
A big thank you to BBC Radio Nottingam for having me.
2017-11-2000 min
Radio Moments - ClipsColin Bower chatting on BBC Radio NottinghamThe life and times of thespian and broadcaster Colin Bower. After some earlier considerable exploits, as he explains here, Colin was memorably the launch presenter on Plymouth Sound, going on to host many programmes on Radio Trent in the 70s and 80s, at a time when the schedule included all manner of styles. Here he is, in conversation with Dean Jackson in 2017 on BBC Radio Nottingham.
Colin died in December 2022, aged 90.
2017-07-0231 min
The Media ShowBBC Studios, Ad-blocking, Female tech journalists, The VoiceThe BBC's latest submission to the Government on the Charter Review consultation includes further detail on BBC Studios. The proposal removes the key guarantees and quotas for BBC in-house programmes but establishes BBC Studios as a separate entity, to maintain the BBC's tradition of programme making. To discuss the implications for the UK's independent TV production sector at large, Steve is joined by Cat Lewis, CEO of Nine Lives Media and Debbie Manners, MD Keo Films and former Chair of Pact Council.Axel Springer, the owner of the German tabloid Bild, has become the first major German...
2015-10-1428 min
Pride of Nottingham's PONcastPONcast Episode 19Hello folks, and welcome to the 19th episode of Pride of Nottingham’s PONcast, Notts County's number one podcast.
We have an extra special episode for you this week, as we bring you an exclisuve interview with none other than BBC Radio Nottingham’s Notts correspondent Collin Slater.
In addition we discuss the Magpies’ last two games, against York City and Dagenham & Redbridge, and we look at the return of Alan Sheehan to Meadow Lane.
Remember you can subscribe to our PONcast. You can do so by using iTunes for IOS devices, downloading any of the...
2015-10-0200 min
RamblingsNordic Walking in Bramcote Park, NottinghamClare Balding takes a lesson in Nordic Walking as she joins national coach, Catherine Hughes, in one of her classes in Bramcote Park in Nottingham. Some of those who regularly attend, are a group of mothers with their daughters, all of whom have learning difficulties. Nordic walking has proved to be an ideal activity for them all to enjoy. The poles give confidence to those who find walking difficult, the fresh air is beneficial to all and the chance for mothers and daughters to be able to exercise together has made the group very popular.
Producer Lucy Lunt.
2015-03-1924 min
The OlympicsOpening Ceremony, Rebecca Adlington and Olympic sex tests.Comedians Rhod Gilbert and Lloyd Langford reflect on the Opening Ceremony of the London Games while singer Alex Trimble speaks about performing during the lighting of the cauldron. Ahead of Rebecca Adlington’s attempt to defend her Olympic 800m freestyle title, she reveals her thoughts on setting world record in Beijing and BBC Radio Nottingham speak to her fans in Mansfield. South African Caster Semenya returns to the Olympics after having her gender questioned at the World Athletic Championships in Berlin three years ago, BBC Radio 4's "Woman's Hour" investigates if the IOC's policy on testing for female hyperandrogenism is fa...
2012-08-0129 min
Thinking AllowedWorking class alienation - Nottingham council estateLaurie Taylor explores new research from this year's British Sociological Association conference. Lisa Mckenzie describes the growth in working class alienation on the St Anne's housing estate in Nottingham. Also, Dr Maria Papapolydorou, considers how class impacts on young peoples choice and experience of friendship.Producer: Jayne Egerton.
2012-06-0627 minThe Food ProgrammeSustainable Public Food and NottinghamIn these hard economic times does a Private Members Bill introducing new standards for the food sourced by public bodies stand a chance of becoming law? Simon Parkes visits Nottinghamshire, where some hospital meals and all school dinners are procured this way, to look at what such a change might mean in practice. The Nottingham City Hospital has been sourcing sustainably for 7 years, buying its meat and vegetables from local farmers. Food is fresher, higher quality, and no more expensive, and now over half the money the hospital spends on food goes into the local economy, benefitting...
2010-11-0128 min
Audio ArchiveBBC Radio Nottingham (Tea Blog interview)John Holmes interviews Ellie Harrison about her Tea Blog project on BBC Radio Nottingham (featuring music from The Eagles and Swing Out Sister)
2008-01-0327 min
Audio ArchiveBBC Radio Nottingham (Day-to-Day Data interview)Alan Clifford interviews Ellie Harrison about Swear Box 2005 and the Day-to-Day Data exhibition she curated for Angel Row Gallery on BBC Radio Nottingham
2005-07-2610 min
Audio ArchiveBBC Radio Nottingham (Eat 22 interview)Karl Cooper interviews a young Ellie Harrison about her project Eat 22 on BBC Radio Nottingham
2002-03-2502 min