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Urban Tiger RadioKelham Island Discs No.12: Jack Whitham in conversation with The Urban TigerJack Whitham: Football legend for Sheffield Wednesday, Liverpool, England under 23's and others. A lifetime of devotion to Football, to his family, his talent for writing a good song and for performing them too. His career was curtailed by tragedy but Jack has risen above that through a determination and spirit that encompasses all the many walks of his life.
2020-03-0857 min
Urban Tiger RadioKaleidoscopeOkay so this isn't Radio One and I'm not really a DJ. But... here are a few original tracks from people I have interviewed over the last couple of years and one or two others thrown in. The mood is variable, as I say I'm no DJ, but I hope enjoyable. Get your stompin' boots on for some of them too!
2019-09-281h 06
Urban Tiger RadioKelham Island Discs No.11: Jorge Ramirez Pozo in Conversation with The Urban TigerRecorded entirely in Room 324 by kind permission of the Holiday Inn overlooking Brentford Lock in London, Jorge Ramirez displays vividly why his music and good humour helps to fill restaurants and pubs wherever he plays. Jorge is a long-time friend who I don't see enough of. He also attempted to improve my guitar playing...Hmmmm...
2019-09-2155 min
Urban Tiger RadioPearl 9: Arthur Thickett. An extra-ordinary manArthur Thickett passed away some time in 2011. Perhaps he'd had enough of our capacity to make war not love. Arthur's is a moving life story of a remarkable man. Here, his loves, hopes and desires are wrestled with on a daily basis. Here also are the things he hated, mostly war and hypocrisy. A more-than intelligent child of his time, struggling to overcome humble beginnings, Arthur chimes for us all.
Arthur's books are available at queensparkbooks.org.uk.
2019-08-241h 08
Urban Tiger RadioKelham Island Discs No.10: Stewart Lodge in Conversation with The Urban TigerThis time the Urban Tiger is in conversation with Stewart Lodge, a comedy practitioner who defies convention and genre. There is a thin line between comedy weird and comedy genius and I think Stewart stands astride that line in a way that I respect and admire. Especially when he performs 'Little Johnny Cash'. See if you can categorise his talent, I can't...
2019-08-161h 01
2019-04-0549 min
Urban Tiger RadioPearl 8: Richard Hennessy, HypnotherapistHi. This is an in-depth interview with Richard Hennessy, Proprietor and founder of Focused Hypnosis in Sheffield (Website here: https://sheffield-hypnosis.co.uk/). Richard shares his experience, knowledge and enthusiasm for this branch of alternative therapy and explains why it is rapidly gaining popularity due to its undeniable track record as a force for good and as a readily accessible vehicle for life-change on a personal level.
2019-03-3046 min
Childrens Hour12: The Wind in The Willows: The Return Of UlyssesHi Kids. This is the last chapter of The Wind in The Willows by Kenneth Grahame. I hope that you have enjoyed all the other 11 chapters enough to want to listen to this one!
Enjoy
Bill & Nellie
2019-03-0200 min
Urban Tiger RadioBurngreave MessengerHi, this is Bill doing his bit for the community. The community in question is Burngreave, an ethnically diverse area right in the Heart of our Fair City of Sheffield. Burngreave Messenger are the local community newsletter who seek to add podcasting to their repertoire. Never being one to refuse an opportunity to spout in public, I agreed to help my good friend Angela Robson by taking down some techie equipment and talking their hind legs off for an hour. This podcast contains many of the voices, opinions and sense of purpose within this vibrant and committed group.
2019-02-2859 minChildrens Hour11: The Wind in The Willows: Like A Summer Tempest Came His TearsHi Kids, here's Chapter 11 of The Wind in The Willows, where Toad finds his friends again and seeks to recapture Toad Hall from the Weasels and Stoats. Together, they hatch a cunning plan...
2019-02-2300 minChildrens Hour10: The Wind in The Willows: The Further Adventures Of ToadHi Kids! Here's Chapter 10 of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, read as usual by me, Bill Allerton, with Nellie turning the pages! Do we think that Toad will EVER change? Listen on...
2019-02-1700 min
Urban Tiger RadioNew Jersey Turnpike: Side 2Hi. Side two of 'Turn the Page' by New Jersey Turnpike, a real blast from 1976!
Enjoy again...
2019-01-2624 min
Urban Tiger RadioNew Jersey Turnpike: SIDE 1Hi. This is side one of the 'Turn the Page' album produced by New Jersey Turnpike in 1976. I bring you this as an echo from my past, along with that of many others, because we are all coming of an age now where these bands and songs are in danger of being forgotten. Never thought of myself as an 'Endangered Species' before. I wonder if the Tiger or the Mountain Gorilla ever share that thought...
Enjoy again... and again... and again...
2019-01-1929 min
Urban Tiger RadioWatch & Wait: 3: Red Stripe CandyHi. Red Stripe Candy is my contribution to the Watch & Wait anthology. I have to say that of all the stories I have ever written, this one, certainly, if not the best, I consider to be in the top 3. It is a light fantasy along the theme perhaps that when you have just made yourself comfortable, someone always comes along and tips you out of the chair. No, perhaps the story is deeper than that. I hope you find it so anyway. Thanks for being here,
Bill Allerton
2019-01-1241 minChildrens Hour9: The Wind in The Willows: Wayfarers AllHi Kids. Chapter 9 of the Wind in The Willows. I'm sorry if I have been a little erratic in loading some of these chapters but each one is recorded fresh, edited, and put out there for your enjoyment! This means that sometimes I'm not at my best. Some of these chapters have only been possible thanks to liberal doses of Lemsip and Halls Mentholyptus sweets. Hope I don't disappoint you too much,
Bill.
2019-01-0600 min
Urban Tiger RadioWatch & Wait: 4: Out Of Her Mind by Danuta ReahHi. Danuta Reah is a multi-award winning crime writer. Much of her work is set in South Yorkshire so just like the rest of us here, it stands for no nonsense!
2019-01-0425 min
Urban Tiger RadioChevalThis track is 'Cheval'. 'Cheval' is the old french word for 'Horse'. Used today it describes a tall, slender mirror that stands free on four feet. Sometimes those feet can be very ornately carved, like the proud horses in the story. The story is about how we begin as a child with an open mind to the magic in our imagination, then as we grow older and have more responsibility we begin to lose touch with it. But don't worry, as we get older still our imagination finds ways to reconnect us with the magic.
I hope you enjoy this...
2018-12-3020 minChildrens HourChevalHi Kids. This track is 'Cheval'. 'Cheval' is the old french word for 'Horse'. Used today it describes a tall, slender mirror that stands free on four feet. Sometimes those feet can be very ornately carved, like the proud horses in the story. The story may be a little beyond some of our listeners, but it's a story about how we begin as a child with an open mind to the magic in our imagination, then as we grow older and have more responsibility we begin to lose touch with it. But don't worry, as we get older still our...
2018-12-2900 minChildrens Hour8: The Wind in The Willows: Toad's AdventuresHi Kids. This is Chapter 8 of The Wind in The Willows by Kenneth Grahame. In this chapter Mr Toad escapes from gaol dressed as a washerwoman and just as he thinks he is safe... then... listen on!
Merry Christmas from Bill & Nellie!
2018-12-2500 min
Urban Tiger RadioBill @ Sheffield Live!Hi. This is an interview with myself! Actually, The Urban Tiger was interviewed on Sheffield Live!, a local radio station in my home town, by Jane Armstrong and Chad Bentley. Learn a bit more about me... I learnt a bit more about myself during the interrog... sorry, interview. And we had more than a few laughs along the way. This track is released on my birthday! Merry Christmas from me and Nell!
2018-12-2543 minChildrens HourMariana & The MerchildHi, this is another wonderful track from Caroline Pitcher, children's author of great renown and author of 11 o'clock Chocolate Cake, also featured on Urban Tiger Radio. This story is about the sea, so immerse yourself...
2018-12-2200 minChildrens Hour7: The Wind in The Willows: The Piper At The Gates Of DawnHi Kids. Sorry for the delay bringing you this episode but I had a cold that made me croak like Mr Toad! Now I've recovered, I hope I've done as good a job of this one as I can. One late, hot summer evening, Mole and Rat set off in their boat to find Portly, a lost Otter cub. On their way they discover something even more astounding... something they would remember all their lives... if only they could remember what it was..
Listen on. And a Merry Christmas!
Bill.
2018-12-1400 minChildrens HourThe Time Mouse Chapter 1: 'A Deadly Secret'Hi Kids. This is Chapter 1: 'A Deadly Secret' of my novel, The Time Mouse. I think you will like Costello, he's one of those people (sorry, Mice) that always thinks he has the answer to everything, but really he's a bit of a fraud. I'm sure you all know people like that too! Anyway, Costello is here to ask for help. He has a problem with Time that only 'Normals', that's people like you and me, can help him with. Are you ready? Let's go and help Costello and Cheryl with a Deadly Secret.
2018-12-0100 minChildrens Hour6: The Wind in The Willows: Mr ToadHi Kids. Here's Chapter Six of The Wind in The Willows, 'Mr Toad'. Mr Toad's best friends, Badger, Ratty and Mole, try to help him overcome an obsession he has for something that they know will only hurt him. Does he listen to them? What do you think? Find out here in Chapter Six, Mr Toad...
2018-11-1800 min
Urban Tiger RadioPearl 7: Stephen Mellor in conversation with Urban Tiger RadioHi. I'd like to introduce you to a superb new writer, Stephen Mellor. Stephen's prose is strong, muscular and his narrative is compelling in the extreme. Stephen came third in the 2018 Novel Slam at Dinas in Sheffield organised by the Sheffield University and guess what? He won me as a prize! Prize what I'm not sure, but I'm sure you'll tell me. Meanwhile, sit back and listen to Stephen and his recent work.
Cheers,
Bill Allerton
2018-11-1652 minChildrens Hour5: The Wind in The Willows: Dulce DomumHi Kids. Chapter 5 of Wind in The Willows by Kenneth Grahame: Dulce Domum (or Home Sweet Home). This chapter reminds us of the safety and sanctity of being surrounded by all our special things in that special place we all love to be at Christmas... Home.
2018-11-1000 min
Urban Tiger RadioWatch & Wait: 1: Angela RobsonHi. This is the first track from a new album/playlist from an anthology of short works by twenty known/unknown authors. These stories were gifted by the authors in aid of The Lymphoma Association. https://lymphoma-action.org.uk/
We raised £1200 on the launch night alone. These stories are on here for download or live listening. If you feel you wish to donate, please follow the link to the Lymphoma-Action site and contribute there. Then we'll know that all our hard work was not in vain.
Thanks,
Bill Allerton
2018-11-0918 minChildrens Hour4: The Wind in The Willows: Mr. BadgerHi Kids. Here is Chapter 4 of The Wind in The Willows by Kenneth Grahame. This one is all about Mr Badger, so we get to kniow what it is like to live Underground, and we get to meet two hungry hedgehogs and Otter, a great friend of Ratty.
Enjoy!
And try all our other stories too. 'The Time Mouse' coming soon!
Bill Allerton
2018-11-0100 min
Urban Tiger Radio11 O'Clock Chocolate Cake by Caroline PitcherA link to this book on Amazon here> http://amzn.eu/d/dtJSp5G
A truly amazing 'pull-you-along-at breakneck-speed' book for early teens from a consummate, internationally published expert in the genre! Also includes easy-to-make recipes for Emma Peek's favourite midnight snacks, including the title one of '11 O'Clock Chocolate Cake'
Amazing book. See it! Read it! Eat it! Enjoy my cover design! Buy it for your kids at Christmas or for their Birthday!
(Bill Allerton)
2018-10-2711 minChildrens Hour11 O'Clock Chocolate CakeHi Kids. Here is a link to this book on Amazon > amzn.eu/d/dtJSp5G
A truly amazing 'pull-you-along-at breakneck-speed' book for early teens from a consummate, internationally published expert in the genre! Also includes easy-to-make recipes for Emma Peek's favourite midnight snacks, including the title one of '11 O'Clock Chocolate Cake'
Get your Mom to buy it for your Christmas or Birthday!
Amazing book. See it! Read it! Eat it! Enjoy my cover!
(Bill Allerton)
2018-10-2400 min
Urban Tiger RadioRequiem by Berlie DohertyHi. This wonderful novel by Berlie Doherty was re-published by Cybermouse Multimedia in 2014 and published again in 2018 by 'BillyWorks'. The book is available here on Amazon> https://amzn.to/2J7UDLv
and I would urge you all to buy this for your most discerning friends. Superb book, and truth rings through it with the clarity of a church bell... (and my cover isn't too shabby either! Bill)
2018-10-2308 min
Urban Tiger RadioThe China Bird by Bryony DoranHi. This is an excellent Christmas or Thanksgiving present for the more discerning reader.
Buy it from Amazon here> https://amzn.to/2P02Jey
or visit Bryony's own site here> https://www.bryonydoran.com/
Meanwhile, let's hear what The Book Bag website has to say about it...
"The China Bird is a delicate novel. Not over-emotional, it hovers like an insistent moth around the edges of your consciousness, quietly insisting that you turn just one more page. Spot-on characterisation ensures you will have a view on each of the protagonists, a view that will change as the book moves back...
2018-10-2008 minChildrens Hour3: The Wind in The Willows: The Wild WoodHi Kids. Here is Chapter 3 of The Wind in The Willows, The Wild Wood. Help Ratty look for Mole in this exciting chapter as he gets lost while feeling braver than he really is.
2018-10-2000 min
Urban Tiger RadioThe Fox & The Fish by Bill AllertonA link to The Fox & The Fish on Amazon> http://amzn.eu/d/hgGz49V
"...only the truly intelligent can enjoy the sumptuous good humour of this book..."
'Titus A. Phorskin' (Tailor to The Emperor)
"...prose as rare as a Yorkshire Banjax..."
(Donegal Heritage Museum)
"...if you don't laugh out loud at this, you need a stent fitted in your Humerus..."
NHS Humour Resources Dept.
And now the REAL reviews:
"...the writing is so original and the dialogue so inventive and funny it cracks me up. It's brilliant, clever and lyrical. You have one hell of a talent..."
(Clem Cairns...
2018-10-2024 min
Urban Tiger RadioLove in the Time of Britpop by Tim Woods'Love in the Time of Britpop' (an ideal Xmas present!)
Hi. Enjoy an excerpt from a novel by Tim Woods, whose cover I have recently created. This is a revealing book for students of all ages, and indeed students of human nature. Get it here on Amazon https://amzn.to/2OZbmpC and buy it as a Christmas present for all those who love a relentless read! (My life was an 'Oasis', now it's something of a 'Blur'')
Early Seasons Greetings from Bill Allerton!
2018-10-1609 min
Urban Tiger RadioBlood MoonHERE'S ONE FOR HALLOWEEN!
Hi. Bill Allerton here from Urban Tiger Radio. The following story is VERY EXPLICIT so if you have tuned in any of your children to listen to the Wind in The Willows episodes, then now is the time to tune them back over to 'Childrens Hour' right here...
https://soundcloud.com/user-68415326
This podcast contains scenes of violent, predatory, sexual activity. If you are offended, don't say that you weren't warned. The rest of us, enjoy a day at the beach.
2018-10-0955 min
Urban Tiger RadioThe Open RoadOkay, so this isn't an adult story... or is it? Over on Urban Tiger Radio 2, 'Childrens Hour' (@user-68415326) I have started to serialise the original Kenneth Grahame text of Wind in The Willows. This is Chapter Two, 'The Open Road'. This the last one I shall post on here because I think you have come to expect something a little more 'hard-edged', but if you have any children between 3 and 15 years of age then treat them to a listen here then steer them over to 'Childrens Hour' on iTunes or Stitcher.com for many more hours of safe, enjoyable listening...
2018-09-2430 minChildrens HourWhich Witch Wood?Hi Kids. This story is Which Witch Wood? from suggestions by Maryam and Innis. It has everything! Time Travel, Dinosaurs, Pterodactyls, Magic Spells, Witches, Dark Caves, but mostly two children who don't listen to their parents.
Enjoy!
Bill Allerton & Nellie
2018-09-2100 minChildrens Hour2: The Wind in The Willows: The Open RoadHi Kids. Chapter two, 'The Open Road'. Listen to how Toad came to be obsessed with the motor car. I don't suppose he's that much different from the rest of us, do you?
Sit back and enjoy 'The Open Road' (as long as Mr Toad is not driving!)
2018-09-1200 min
Urban Tiger RadioWind in The WillowsOkay, so this isn't an adult story... or is it? Over on Urban Tiger Radio 2, 'Childrens Hour' (https://soundcloud.com/user-68415326) I have started to serialise the original Kenneth Grahame text of Wind in The Willows. This is Chapter one, 'The River Bank'. If you have any children between 3 and 15 years of age then treat them to a listen here then steer them over to 'Childrens Hour' on iTunes or Stitcher.com for many more hours of safe, enjoyable listening. Cheers, Bill Allerton
2018-09-1130 minChildrens HourFoxes Frogs and Rice PuddingHi Kids. I know that by now that you probably all think I'm a bit silly, just from listening to the content of these stories, but I'd like you to remember that I only wrote them. The stories were directed by the children from Sharrow School who suggested characters, plot and everything else I had to include (including skeletons and blood). I suspect that they were children just like you are now. So go ahead and enjoy letting your imagination run free!
2018-09-1000 minChildrens Hour1: The Wind in The Willows: The River BankHi Kids. This is the first chapter of Kenneth Grahame's 'The Wind in the Willows'. For those of you familiar with Ratty, Mole and Badger this will need no introduction, but what I have recorded is the original version of the story as printed in October of 1908, 110 years ago in another month or so. Some of the words Mr Grahame uses might make you think a little but it's worth the effort. Sit back, listen and enjoy... and no, you can't have a go at the oars... not yet anyway, maybe later...
2018-08-2700 min
Urban Tiger RadioThe Good YearsIf you've ever been the only person in the room who feels cold, listen on...
Oh, and keep your hands off the thermostat... IT'S MINE!
Get ready to pass the sun tan cream, these are The Good Years... Enjoy them while they last
Cheers,
Bill Allerton
2018-07-2825 min
Urban Tiger RadioBill & Martin @ The HarlequinThis is Side 1 of Bill & Martin Head to Head at The Harlequin, long thought lost (by me anyway) and now restored to it's full ad hoc glory due to an advance in noise reduction technology. This was a hilarious night and I would urge anyone who has listened to the earlier track of Head to Head to listen to this never to be repeated event featuring never to be repeated performers...
2018-07-0747 min
Urban Tiger RadioKing Dice : The DemosHi. This is a demo disc I found lurking in a forgotten corner where it has languished for twenty years. I met the singer/lead guitarist Paul Bellamy in 1998 at an art class. Well, we should all try something we're crap at. In my case I have an unlimited choice... These tracks are not for the faint-hearted so I left them at full volume for you to enjoy. Get out the air guitar and stomp to KING DICE (NOT the American band, who must have stolen the name. Can't trust anybody. Leave a name lying around for twenty years and...
2018-06-1634 minChildrens HourGranny was a Buffer Girl Chapter 8I hope you've all been enjoying Berlie's wonderful story of self-discovery. This is the last podcast from that novel and I'm sure that you will all now go to Berlie's incredible website: www.berliedoherty.com/ where you can contact Berlie herself and tell her how much you enjoyed her story. There are many of Berlie's other books on there and they are available online or at any good bookshop. Go and take a look. Berlie's catalogue of works is a wonder to behold for all ages.
2018-05-1300 minChildrens HourGranny was a Buffer Girl Chapter 8Hi Kids. I hope you've all been enjoying Berlie's wonderful story of self-discovery. This is the last podcast from that novel and I'm sure that you will all now go to Berlie's incredible website: http://www.berliedoherty.com/ where you can contact Berlie herself and tell her how much you enjoyed her story. There are many of Berlie's other books on there and they are available online or at any good bookshop. Go and take a look. Berlie's catalogue of works is a wonder to behold for all ages.
2018-05-1300 minChildrens HourHow Bumble found her BeeHi Kids, this is another of my 'How' stories. This week it's 'How Bumble Found Her Bee'. Listen on and find out why Bumble Bees have that name and why they wear brown and yellow striped coats. You'll never believe it! (and perhaps you shouldn't!)
Keep Listening out for more...
Bill Allerton
2018-05-1300 minChildrens HourGranny was a Buffer Girl Chapter 7Hi Kids. Chapter 7 of Berlie's fascinating novel, Granny was a Buffer Girl. Enjoy!
2018-05-0400 minChildrens HourThe Dogged DetectiveWhat does your name mean to you? Are you just a tick in a register when you go to school? Or is there something more to that. With the help of The Dogged Detective, Fariyah makes her point...
2018-04-2100 minChildrens HourGranny was a Buffer Girl Chapter 6Here is Chapter 6 of Berlie's wonderful story about coming of age. More to come later!
2018-04-1500 minChildrens HourGranny was a Buffer Girl Chapter 5Here it is Kids! Chapter 5 of Berlie's incredible tale of growing up. Enjoy! More chapters to come each week so set your reminder! Look out for a reissue of this novel coming soon to all good bookshops and online suppliers. I'll let you know when it's out.
2018-03-2000 min
Urban Tiger RadioChapter 4: Granny was a Buffer GirlHi. This is chapter 4 of Granny was a Buffer Girl b y the famous author, Berlie Doherty. More to come! Enjoy the story so far...
Bill.
2018-03-1023 minChildrens HourGranny was a Buffer Girl Chapter 4HI Kids. Here is Chapter 4 of 'Granny was a Buffer Girl' by Berlie Doherty. Enjoy!
Bill
2018-03-1000 min
Urban Tiger RadioSprung MapleHi. This is a fantasy short story. I don't know where the inspiration came from, but I need you to imagine you find yourself inside of a dance hall frozen in time by a curse. The story is about on whose head a curse lies, and it's also about a deep and enduring love and how the men of successive generations of the same family deal with the responsibility for that love. I hope you enjoy! Bill.
2018-03-0920 min
Urban Tiger RadioPieces of Eight by Heeley Writers Side 2Hello again, and welcome to Side 2 of the spectacular display of talent that was Heeley Writers back in the late 80's and nineties. This mix has it all, poetry, humour, political incorrectness, short stories, inexplicable poetry (in some cases)and even a couple of things performed very naively by myself, Bill Allerton. Enjoy the past! When you think about it, it's all you have for certain... apart from Death and Taxes...
2018-02-2450 minChildrens HourThis is the TreeHi Kids. Very short podcast this week, just a poem. This poem is dedicated to all the trees saved by protesters against the Sheffield City Council policy of cutting down viable trees because they feel it will make the pavements safer. But much less nicer than before, especially in summer.
2018-02-1100 minChildrens HourMan Child & The Talking StoneMan-Child and The Talking Stone is a story about understanding each other, and accepting that while we are basically the same, we do have differences in our abilities. It is also about the way that Life shapes us for the different tasks it has in store for us, and how we can use our differences to make things easier and better for all of us.
But mostly it's about Danger, Fun, Tigers, Parrots and Monkeys!
2018-02-0900 minChildrens HourGranny was a Buffer Girl Chapter 3Here it is Kids! Chapter 3 of Berlie's incredible tale of growing up. Enjoy! More chapters to come each week so set your reminder! Look out for a reissue of this novel coming soon to all good bookshops and online suppliers. I'll let you know when it's out.
2018-02-0400 minChildrens HourGranny was a Buffer Girl Chapter 2Hi Kids. Chapter 2 of our ongoing serial by the famous Berlie Doherty. Look out for a reissue of this novel coming soon to all good bookshops and online suppliers. I'll let you know when it's out. It's quiet this week, you only have Berlie to listen to. I lost my voice. I think Nellie hid it after I told her off for bringing mice home. If you have any idea where she might have put it I'd love to hear from you...
2018-01-1900 minChildrens HourThe Skeleton Lord of Spooky Doom CastleHi Kids. Another of my stories from back when I worked with the Y2's at Sharrow School. We are working our way down the list of the book I produced for them in 2004 but there are still plenty left and when I run out, well... I'll just have to write some more, won't I? I'll keep on posting episodes of 'Granny Was A Buffer Girl' by Berlie Doherty until they build into a full playlist that you can listen to from top to bottom. Don't forget to search online for more titles by Berlie Doherty or visit her at...
2018-01-1200 minChildrens HourGranny was a Buffer Girl Chapter 1Hi Kids. Sorry for the delay but last week I broke Nellie's Computer. Well... it was Apple, really, but Nellie says that everything is my fault.
I promised you a famous author and here she is! The fabulous BERLIE DOHERTY reading the first chapter of her novel 'Granny Was A Buffer Girl' along with a short description from me of what a 'Buffer Girl' did. More chapters will follow each week until you have the complete audiobook. The novel itself is about to be re-released in paperback. I'll let you know when that happens so you can keep a copy...
2018-01-0500 min
Urban Tiger RadioFirelight on Dark WaterHere comes 'That Time of Year' again. It's relentless isn't it? Well... here is a story with a difference. Imagine being given a gift of love, only to slowly realise that you are also a gift being given... and that you need to learn to love yourself, too. There's a fire in the hearth, the room is warm and has seemed that way for centuries. There are stockings on the mantelpiece... and you awake to find you are not alone.
Merry Christmas everyone! With Love and Respect from Bill Allerton and Nellie on Urban Tiger Radio
2017-12-2023 min
Urban Tiger RadioThe V8 MorningThe V8 Morning is the first story in my collection of stories called 'A Day for Tigers'. I shall be building this into a Playlist as uploads progress. 'A Day for Tigers' by Bill Allerton is available for Kindle or as a paperback on Amazon.
2017-12-1438 minChildrens HourAnd The Ship Sailed OnHi Kids! Another of my 'Sharrow' stories today. This is a poem called 'And The Ship Sailed On...'. I was given the cast of the crew by Saniya, who wanted to be both a Princess AND a Movie Star, and Kenttoon, who wants to be a Ninja when he grows up. It had to take place on board a ship and there had to be shark(s) and soldiers! Now, start to work that one out. As always, I did my best... and here it is...
2017-12-1100 min
Urban Tiger RadioAnnieThe short podcast this time is 'Annie', my first extended narrative poem, occasioned by a visit to someone who had just suffered a severe trauma. If you want to hear what that was, listen on... This poem has a long history as you will hear if you play the intro.
Enjoy! (if that's the operative word...)
Thank you for listening and following our podcasts.
Cheers, Bill Allerton & Nellie
2017-11-2208 minChildrens HourSinger of WishesHi Kids. Have you ever seen pictures taken of people where their eyes have turned bright red? Ever wondered why that happens? Well... Connor the Ninja, recovering from a brave battle, and Hassan the Leopard, are about to find out as they fight together to save the Souls of all the Jungle Animals in another Sharrow Story from Bill Allerton and Nellie, the Urban Tiger.
2017-11-2000 minChildrens HourA wish for wingsHi Kids. A Wish for Wings is another of my 'Sharrow' stories. This time, Hudeifa and Hannah wanted to be horses, but not ordinary horses, very special horses. At first they wanted to be very different horses too, but did they find at the end that perhaps they didn't want to be so different after all...? Look out for Dragons and Giants and Enormous Steam Engines along the way. Enjoy! (Bill Allerton)
2017-11-1200 minChildrens HourClara the BlueHi Kids. Time to find out a little something about me and how these stories came to be written, but most of all I want to share with you the strange poetic tale of Clara the Blue, and Joseph the Red. Don't forget to wear a coat. You may get showered with magic!
2017-10-2800 min
Urban Tiger RadioKelham Island Discs No. 4: Pete Smith in conversation with The Urban TigerMy tribute to Pete Smith. Folk singer/songwriter I have known and admired for many years. (Now includes my poem for Annie!) Pete is live at the Crookes Folk Club, Princess Royal pub, Slinn St., Sheffield S10 1NW at 8.30pm on 2nd. November 2017. https://www.facebook.com/CrookesFolkClub/ for more information. Peter is something of a one-off, in the nicest possible way. Listen, and learn how to live. Bill Allerton
2017-10-2743 minChildrens HourRehna & The LionHi Kids. I hope you like this weeks story. It's about Bravery, Change, Love and Loyalty. It's one of my very favourites and I've done everything I can to make it real for you. I hope you enjoy it. If you do, please tick the little heart shaped 'Like' button. If you wish to tell me what kind of poems and stories you like best, get a parent to email Urban Tiger at urbantigerradio2@gmail.com, and let us know and we'll see what we can find. Enjoy! Bill.
2017-10-2300 minChildrens HourHow Moth Saw the Light & Other TalesHello again from Bill. This week I am bringing you three more of my poems. Two of them are 'How' poems, How Moth Saw the Light and How Sniff got his Dog. For the third poem we pay another visit to 'Grandad Bill' (But we know who he is already, don't we... Grandad Bill!)
2017-10-1500 min
Urban Tiger RadioHarper By John SullivanHi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill
2017-09-2901 min
Urban Tiger RadioThe Girl with Green Hair by Audrey BradleyHi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill
2017-09-2902 min
Urban Tiger RadioMen Who Write Poems by Caroline BurtonHi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill
2017-09-2900 min
Urban Tiger RadioAuben Water by Gordon WilsonHi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill
2017-09-2901 min
Urban Tiger RadioThe Buddha by Doreen BottomleyHi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill
2017-09-2900 min
Urban Tiger RadioFactory in Receivership by Jim WhiteHi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill
2017-09-2901 min
Urban Tiger RadioChild of Sweetness and Light by Jess 'B'Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill
2017-09-2900 min
Urban Tiger RadioThe Princess and The Frog by John MalcolmsonHi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill
2017-09-2900 min
Urban Tiger RadioSave to Disk by June VernauHi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill
2017-09-2901 min
Urban Tiger RadioOpen State by Sue HavercroftHi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill
2017-09-2902 min
Urban Tiger RadioTickin' of Clocks by Bill AllertonHi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill
2017-09-2904 min
Urban Tiger RadioWedded Bliss by Tracy BoothHi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill
2017-09-2900 min
Urban Tiger RadioTomorrows by Tracy BoothHi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill
2017-09-2900 minChildrens HourHow Tree got his Bird and OthersHi Kids! Sorry it's been so long but here are four poems and stories for you. The first one is 'Ifti's Birthday Present' followed by 'Grandad and the Dentist', then two 'How' poems of mine, 'How Purr found his Cat' and 'How Tree got his Bird'. I hope you enjoy these and if you do then feel free to pass the links on to your friends. There will be more to follow.
2017-09-2700 minChildrens HourSir Tingly 12 - Of Candles and Mice and Sweet Sugar IceWould you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?
Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!
Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Share a pink cheese slice with Old Ned and get your blue milkshake direct from the cow... and hold onto your hat... it's going to get Windy!!!
Enjoy this tale from Bill Allerton of a Hopeless Boy, a Failed Magician, and...
2017-05-1800 minChildrens HourSir Tingly 11 - Of Books with Brass and Mice in the ClassWould you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?
Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!
Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Share a pink cheese slice with Old Ned and get your blue milkshake direct from the cow... and hold onto your hat... it's going to get Windy!!!
Enjoy this tale from Bill Allerton of a Hopeless Boy, a Failed Magician, and...
2017-05-1800 minChildrens HourSir Tingly 10 - Of Cellar and Puddle and Ink in a MuddleWould you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?
Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!
Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Share a pink cheese slice with Old Ned and get your blue milkshake direct from the cow... and hold onto your hat... it's going to get Windy!!!
Enjoy this tale from Bill Allerton of a Hopeless Boy, a Failed Magician, and...
2017-05-1800 minChildrens HourSir Tingly 09 - Of Mirrors and Glee in Time for TeaWould you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?
Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!
Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Share a pink cheese slice with Old Ned and get your blue milkshake direct from the cow... and hold onto your hat... it's going to get Windy!!!
Enjoy this tale from Bill Allerton of a Hopeless Boy, a Failed Magician, and...
2017-05-1800 minChildrens HourSir Tingly 08 - Of Cabbages and Soot and Dragons AfootWould you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?
Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!
Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Share a pink cheese slice with Old Ned and get your blue milkshake direct from the cow... and hold onto your hat... it's going to get Windy!!!
Enjoy this tale from Bill Allerton of a Hopeless Boy, a Failed Magician, and...
2017-05-1800 minChildrens HourSir Tingly 07 - Of Feet with Claws and Stawberry MoorsWould you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?
Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!
Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Share a pink cheese slice with Old Ned and get your blue milkshake direct from the cow... and hold onto your hat... it's going to get Windy!!!
Enjoy this tale from Bill Allerton of a Hopeless Boy, a Failed Magician, and...
2017-05-1800 minChildrens HourSir Tingly 06 - Of Ruin and Fright and Flames in the NightWould you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?
Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!
Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Share a pink cheese slice with Old Ned and get your blue milkshake direct from the cow... and hold onto your hat... it's going to get Windy!!!
Enjoy this tale from Bill Allerton of a Hopeless Boy, a Failed Magician, and...
2017-05-1800 minChildrens HourSir Tingly 05 - Of Books and Mice with a Pink Cheese SliceWould you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?
Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!
Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Share a pink cheese slice with Old Ned and get your blue milkshake direct from the cow... and hold onto your hat... it's going to get Windy!!!
Enjoy this tale from Bill Allerton of a Hopeless Boy, a Failed Magician, and...
2017-05-1800 minChildrens HourSir Tingly 04 - Of Names on a Wall and a Dargon So TallWould you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?
Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!
Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Share a pink cheese slice with Old Ned and get your blue milkshake direct from the cow... and hold onto your hat... it's going to get Windy!!!
Enjoy this tale from Bill Allerton of a Hopeless Boy, a Failed Magician, and...
2017-05-1800 minChildrens HourSir Tingly 03 - Of Tygers, Snakes and Blue Milk ShakesWould you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?
Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!
Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Share a pink cheese slice with Old Ned and get your blue milkshake direct from the cow... and hold onto your hat... it's going to get Windy!!!
Enjoy this tale from Bill Allerton of a Hopeless Boy, a Failed Magician, and...
2017-05-1800 minChildrens HourSir Tingly 02 - Of Songs and Signs and A Knight that ShinesWould you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?
Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!
Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Share a pink cheese slice with Old Ned and get your blue milkshake direct from the cow... and hold onto your hat... it's going to get Windy!!!
Enjoy this tale from Bill Allerton of a Hopeless Boy, a Failed Magician, and...
2017-05-1800 minChildrens HourSir Tingly 01 - Of Winds and Quests and Woolly VestsWould you know what something really was if you couldn't spell it?
Join Sir Tingly, Whinnie the Horse and a horde of very clever Mice as Old Ned leads them astray in The Quest for The Dargon!
Meet Wizards, pigeons. strange big-footed creatures that ROOOOAAAAR in the night sky and follow Maps-with-corners-torn-off and a whole host of Silly Jokes. Share a pink cheese slice with Old Ned and get your blue milkshake direct from the cow... and hold onto your hat... it's going to get Windy!!!
Enjoy this tale from Bill Allerton of a Hopeless Boy, a Failed Magician, and...
2017-05-1800 min
Urban Tiger RadioHead to Head. Live at The Harlequin with Bill Allerton & Martin BraggerThis is a recording of a fascinating blend of original music and poetry that Martin & I held at The Harlequin on Johnson St., Sheffield shortly before the demise of the pub itself. I don't think we were responsible for that, but who knows? Listen... and make your own mind up.
2017-05-0454 min
Urban Tiger RadioThe ComerBill Allerton reading 'The Comer', from his CD 'The Train' published by Cybermouse MultiMedia Ltd.
2014-05-2411 min