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Anglo-Polish RadioEP07: Walker’s World | Casimir Pulaski Big in USAOctober 11 is Pulaski Day. This notable Pole's story in the USA is told by Peter Walker on Walker's World - a show Peter researches, scripts and presents on ORLAfm.2022-10-0308 minAnglo-Polish RadioEP07: Walker’s World | Casimir Pulaski Big in USAOctober 11 is Pulaski Day. This notable Pole's story in the USA is told by Peter Walker on Walker's World - a show Peter researches, scripts and presents on ORLAfm.2022-10-0308 min
Anglo-Polish RadioEP06: Walker’s World | The Polish King of MadagascarUgandan tyrant Idi Amin once claimed he was the last King of Scotland, a fanciful claim no one took seriously but made a good movie. Yet we stop in our globetrotting tracks to hear Peter Walker reveal that there was once a Polish king of the huge African island of Madagascar. In perhaps Peter's zaniest episode of Walker's World so far, he's back from his travels with the most exotic fruit - enough to make Sir Walter Raleigh's potatoes go off.2022-09-0508 minAnglo-Polish RadioEP06: Walker’s World | The Polish King of MadagascarUgandan tyrant Idi Amin once claimed he was the last King of Scotland, a fanciful claim no one took seriously but made a good movie. Yet we stop in our globetrotting tracks to hear Peter Walker reveal that there was once a Polish king of the huge African island of Madagascar. In perhaps Peter's zaniest episode of Walker's World so far, he's back from his travels with the most exotic fruit - enough to make Sir Walter Raleigh's potatoes go off.2022-09-0508 min
Anglo-Polish RadioEP05: Walker’s World | Tadeusz Kościuszko and US Independence DayAs we join fellows who are Americans, to celebrate their Independence Day in the United States, Peter Walker brings you a jaw dropping story of one Tadeusz Kościuszko, an engineer, statesman and military leader who is revered today as a national hero in five nations: Poland, Lithuania, Belarus, France and the United States. He helped win independence for the USA, promoted black Americans' education and demanded an end to slavery 90 years before the American Civil War. He even made it onto a Polish bank note during the Communist era. This is a trip worth taking! Join Peter now!2022-07-0410 minAnglo-Polish RadioEP05: Walker’s World | Tadeusz Kościuszko and US Independence DayAs we join fellows who are Americans, to celebrate their Independence Day in the United States, Peter Walker brings you a jaw dropping story of one Tadeusz Kościuszko, an engineer, statesman and military leader who is revered today as a national hero in five nations: Poland, Lithuania, Belarus, France and the United States. He helped win independence for the USA, promoted black Americans' education and demanded an end to slavery 90 years before the American Civil War. He even made it onto a Polish bank note during the Communist era. This is a trip worth taking! Join Peter now!2022-07-0410 min
Anglo-Polish RadioEP04: Walker’s World | Poland’s Grand SlamJune means Strawberries and Cream and lawn tennis in Wimbledon, south west London. Peter Walker serves insights into Polish stars who achieved great successes in tennis over the past century.2022-06-0109 minAnglo-Polish RadioEP04: Walker’s World | Poland’s Grand SlamJune means Strawberries and Cream and lawn tennis in Wimbledon, south west London. Peter Walker serves insights into Polish stars who achieved great successes in tennis over the past century.2022-06-0109 min
Anglo-Polish RadioEP03: Walker’s World | Poland and Ukraine One CountryPoland is helping its neighbour Ukraine in the tragic conflict against Russia. Poland has many reasons, not only geopolitical but also historical, to help Kiev. In the 14th century Poland was Europe's biggest country by land. Ahead of Europe Day this month, Peter Walker explains how, and also tells the story of more influential Poles.2022-05-0211 minAnglo-Polish RadioEP03: Walker’s World | Poland and Ukraine One CountryPoland is helping its neighbour Ukraine in the tragic conflict against Russia. Poland has many reasons, not only geopolitical but also historical, to help Kiev. In the 14th century Poland was Europe's biggest country by land. Ahead of Europe Day this month, Peter Walker explains how, and also tells the story of more influential Poles.2022-05-0211 min
Anglo-Polish RadioEP 02: Walker’s World | April – the month that shook the worldIn his second episode of Walker's World, ORLAfm presenter Peter Walker continues on the path of Russia's historical aggression, which seems so timely as the tragedy of the invasion of Ukraine prevails. It is more than symbolic that the catastrophe of Ukraine began weeks after the start of the Chinese Year of the Tiger - considered to be a year of conflict and rift. It was also the Year of the Tiger when a Polish aircraft heading for Katyn commemorations crashed at Smolensk in 2010. So why is April the cruelest month for Poles? And how has it shaken the world...2022-04-0209 minAnglo-Polish RadioEP 02: Walker’s World | April – the month that shook the worldIn his second episode of Walker's World, ORLAfm presenter Peter Walker continues on the path of Russia's historical aggression, which seems so timely as the tragedy of the invasion of Ukraine prevails. It is more than symbolic that the catastrophe of Ukraine began weeks after the start of the Chinese Year of the Tiger - considered to be a year of conflict and rift. It was also the Year of the Tiger when a Polish aircraft heading for Katyn commemorations crashed at Smolensk in 2010. So why is April the cruelest month for Poles? And how has it shaken the world...2022-04-0209 min
Anglo-Polish RadioEP 01: Walker’s World | King Canute and the Polish InvasionPoles are generally regarded in a good light in the UK. Champions in the sky, they managed to defend Churchill's Britain in the 1940s. But did they also have another agenda? Did they help a Dane to overthrow the norms of the day? While the tragedy of Ukraine's invasion by Russia unfolds, in his first monthly episode of Walker's World Peter Walker offers a lighter-hearted, true account of events which changed the course of history in the British Isles.2022-03-0108 minAnglo-Polish RadioEP 01: Walker’s World | King Canute and the Polish InvasionPoles are generally regarded in a good light in the UK. Champions in the sky, they managed to defend Churchill's Britain in the 1940s. But did they also have another agenda? Did they help a Dane to overthrow the norms of the day? While the tragedy of Ukraine's invasion by Russia unfolds, in his first monthly episode of Walker's World Peter Walker offers a lighter-hearted, true account of events which changed the course of history in the British Isles.2022-03-0108 min
Anglo-Polish RadioLyczacza in concert at Jazz Cafe POSKMaciej Lyszkiewicz (Photo right at POSK) has honed his style of Latin jazz in the Baltic city of Gdynia for more than two decades. An [...]2022-02-2221 minAnglo-Polish RadioLyczacza in concert at Jazz Cafe POSKMaciej Lyszkiewicz (Photo right at POSK) has honed his style of Latin jazz in the Baltic city of Gdynia for more than two decades. An [...]2022-02-2221 minAnglo-Polish RadioWelcome to my (Walker’s) WorldORLAfm is excited to announce the start of a new series of podcasts for everyone interested in Polish history and famous names.
It is remarkable how many Poles left Poland to find fortune, fame and sometimes tragedy. You may be surprised how many people you know have Polish backgrounds. The presenter of this show is one such case.
Walker’s World is a monthly series presented by ORLAfm veteran DJ Peter Walker, whose natural parents were Polish.2022-02-2101 minAnglo-Polish RadioWelcome to my (Walker’s) WorldORLAfm is excited to announce the start of a new series of podcasts for everyone interested in Polish history and famous names.
It is remarkable how many Poles left Poland to find fortune, fame and sometimes tragedy. You may be surprised how many people you know have Polish backgrounds. The presenter of this show is one such case.
Walker’s World is a monthly series presented by ORLAfm veteran DJ Peter Walker, whose natural parents were Polish.2022-02-2101 min
Anglo-Polish RadioWelcome to my (Walker’s) WorldORLAfm is excited to announce the start of a new series of podcasts for everyone interested in Polish history and famous names. It is remarkable [...]2022-02-1201 min
Anglo-Polish RadioSpeechwriter Charles Crawford on BrexitWith June 23 set for an historic vote on Britain’s destiny in or after the European Union, Charles Crawford shares his fears about how the “Brexit” campaign will unfold, as well as the growing populism which social media encourages. And could there be a “Poxit” too? The former British ambassador to Warsaw also talks about his new book about writing speeches for leaders and how former Polish foreign minister Radek Sikorski went off script while on his watch. Interviewed by George Matlock.
© ScriptEase Ltd 2021. All rights reserved2022-01-2924 minAnglo-Polish RadioSpeechwriter Charles Crawford on BrexitWith June 23 set for an historic vote on Britain’s destiny in or after the European Union, Charles Crawford shares his fears about how the “Brexit” campaign will unfold, as well as the growing populism which social media encourages. And could there be a “Poxit” too? The former British ambassador to Warsaw also talks about his new book about writing speeches for leaders and how former Polish foreign minister Radek Sikorski went off script while on his watch. Interviewed by George Matlock.
© ScriptEase Ltd 2021. All rights reserved2022-01-2924 min
Anglo-Polish RadioColin Vearncombe tributeColin Vearncombe, best remembered as the front man of 1980s hot band Black, gave ORLA.fm a candid interview in November 2010 which was included in [...]2022-01-2950 minAnglo-Polish RadioColin Vearncombe tributeColin Vearncombe, best remembered as the front man of 1980s hot band Black, gave ORLA.fm a candid interview in November 2010 which was included in [...]2022-01-2950 min
Anglo-Polish RadioNew Yorker Jon Regen offers Polished actJon Regen, whose grandmother was from Poland, is still waiting to perform in his ancestors’ homeland. In this candid interview the New York singer-songwriter and [...]2022-01-2916 minAnglo-Polish RadioNew Yorker Jon Regen offers Polished actJon Regen, whose grandmother was from Poland, is still waiting to perform in his ancestors’ homeland. In this candid interview the New York singer-songwriter and [...]2022-01-2916 min
Anglo-Polish RadioDo Poles join UK trade unions?Trade unions in Britiain have been in relative decline since the 1980s. But if only 25% of UK workers are in unions, even fewer Polish workers in the UK are members. Co-author of a new survey Dominika Potkańska from the Institute of Public Affairs in Warsaw explains to George Matlock the issues and how likely are Poles to join a union.
© ScriptEase Ltd 2021. All rights reserved2022-01-2923 minAnglo-Polish RadioDo Poles join UK trade unions?Trade unions in Britiain have been in relative decline since the 1980s. But if only 25% of UK workers are in unions, even fewer Polish workers in the UK are members. Co-author of a new survey Dominika Potkańska from the Institute of Public Affairs in Warsaw explains to George Matlock the issues and how likely are Poles to join a union.
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Anglo-Polish RadioDominik Tarczyński, ORLA.fm presenter, now MPSince its launch in May 2006 as the only Anglo-Polish radio station, ORLA.fm has been proud of many of its staff for the work they have done at the station, and the media and other roles that they have secured thanks to our tutelage afterwards.
Today, we celebrate the achievements of one Dominik Tarczyński, who has been sworn in as one of the youngest Poseł of the Polish Sejm, a member of the lower chamber of the Parliament, whom we welcome back for a special reunion interview with station director George Matlock.2022-01-2926 minAnglo-Polish RadioDominik Tarczyński, ORLA.fm presenter, now MPSince its launch in May 2006 as the only Anglo-Polish radio station, ORLA.fm has been proud of many of its staff for the work they have done at the station, and the media and other roles that they have secured thanks to our tutelage afterwards.
Today, we celebrate the achievements of one Dominik Tarczyński, who has been sworn in as one of the youngest Poseł of the Polish Sejm, a member of the lower chamber of the Parliament, whom we welcome back for a special reunion interview with station director George Matlock.2022-01-2926 min
Anglo-Polish RadioAll Saints’ Day remembered personally and nationallyNovember 1, All Saints’ Day, is a day for remembrance of those who have departed. Commemorated across Europe it is especially observed in Poland. As [...]2022-01-2902 minAnglo-Polish RadioAll Saints’ Day remembered personally and nationallyNovember 1, All Saints’ Day, is a day for remembrance of those who have departed. Commemorated across Europe it is especially observed in Poland. As [...]2022-01-2902 min
Anglo-Polish RadioPoles collaborated with Nazis. Did Belfast Telegraph get it right?In September, Northern Ireland’s biggest regional daily, the Belfast Telegraph, published a contentious letter from University of Cork academic Dr Kevin McCarthy, suggesting Poland cannot [...]2022-01-2921 minAnglo-Polish RadioPoles collaborated with Nazis. Did Belfast Telegraph get it right?In September, Northern Ireland’s biggest regional daily, the Belfast Telegraph, published a contentious letter from University of Cork academic Dr Kevin McCarthy, suggesting Poland cannot [...]2022-01-2921 min
Anglo-Polish RadioEnd of the ParadeThe most famous Polish deli must be Parade Delicatessen opposite Ealing Broadway railway station in west London. The shop has served customers for 63 years [...]2022-01-2910 minAnglo-Polish RadioEnd of the ParadeThe most famous Polish deli must be Parade Delicatessen opposite Ealing Broadway railway station in west London. The shop has served customers for 63 years [...]2022-01-2910 min
Anglo-Polish RadioPoles to strike or give blood?ORLAfm - Some Poles plan to stage a one-day strike in the UK on August 20. But it doesn’t command the support of Polish groups, nor is there clarity about the aims, venues for protest, or legality of the action. George Byczynski of the British Poles Initiative tells ORLA.fm’s George Matlock there is a more positive way to show Poles’ contribution: by giving blood that day #PolishBlood ORLA.fm is a media patron of BPI. © ScriptEase Ltd 2021. All rights reserved2022-01-2910 minAnglo-Polish RadioPoles to strike or give blood?ORLAfm - Some Poles plan to stage a one-day strike in the UK on August 20. But it doesn’t command the support of Polish groups, nor is there clarity about the aims, venues for protest, or legality of the action. George Byczynski of the British Poles Initiative tells ORLA.fm’s George Matlock there is a more positive way to show Poles’ contribution: by giving blood that day #PolishBlood ORLA.fm is a media patron of BPI. © ScriptEase Ltd 2021. All rights reserved2022-01-2910 min
Anglo-Polish RadioWhy Ed Miliband was doomed – the Bryan Gould interviewFormer Labour party leadership contender Bryan Gould saw in 2013 that Ed Miliband had failed to be “more rigorous and adventurous to convince people for [...]2022-01-2928 minAnglo-Polish RadioWhy Ed Miliband was doomed – the Bryan Gould interviewFormer Labour party leadership contender Bryan Gould saw in 2013 that Ed Miliband had failed to be “more rigorous and adventurous to convince people for [...]2022-01-2928 min
Anglo-Polish RadioHappy Birthday! Announcing ORLA 2.0ORLAfm - George Matlock introduces the relaunch of ORLA.fm as a podcaster on the station’s birthday 18 May 2015.
© ScriptEase Ltd 2021. All rights reserved2022-01-2904 minAnglo-Polish RadioHappy Birthday! Announcing ORLA 2.0ORLAfm - George Matlock introduces the relaunch of ORLA.fm as a podcaster on the station’s birthday 18 May 2015.
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Anglo-Polish RadioJerzy Jarosz on Poliakoff roleORLAfm - Imagine Jerzy Jarosz being deported from the UK. Seems unlikely but that is the role the seasoned Polonia actor plays in Stephen Poliakoff's new BBC2 drama "Dancing On the Edge".
Jerzy spoke in Polish with ORLA.fm's George Matlock on 11 February 2013.
© ScriptEase Ltd 2021. All rights reserved2022-01-2909 minAnglo-Polish RadioJerzy Jarosz on Poliakoff roleORLAfm - Imagine Jerzy Jarosz being deported from the UK. Seems unlikely but that is the role the seasoned Polonia actor plays in Stephen Poliakoff's new BBC2 drama "Dancing On the Edge".
Jerzy spoke in Polish with ORLA.fm's George Matlock on 11 February 2013.
© ScriptEase Ltd 2021. All rights reserved2022-01-2909 min
Anglo-Polish RadioSmolensk air crashThe first report from ORLA.fm on 10 April 2010 after the Smolensk air catastrophe. Includes reactions from Polish Ambassador Barbara Tuge-Erecinska.
First broadcast April 10 2010
© ScriptEase Ltd 2021. All rights reserved2022-01-2902 minAnglo-Polish RadioSmolensk air crashThe first report from ORLA.fm on 10 April 2010 after the Smolensk air catastrophe. Includes reactions from Polish Ambassador Barbara Tuge-Erecinska.
First broadcast April 10 2010
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Anglo-Polish RadioSir Cliff Richard DayORLAfm - We Don't Talk Anymore? Sir Cliff Richard speaks with George Matlock. The legendary artist talks about his 50th anniversary, recording music, MP3 downloads, touring East Europe and tennis. What a Gent! First broadcast September 15, 2008.
© ScriptEase Ltd 2021. All rights reserved2022-01-2910 minAnglo-Polish RadioSir Cliff Richard DayORLAfm - We Don't Talk Anymore? Sir Cliff Richard speaks with George Matlock. The legendary artist talks about his 50th anniversary, recording music, MP3 downloads, touring East Europe and tennis. What a Gent! First broadcast September 15, 2008.
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Anglo-Polish RadioA Warsaw MelodyORLAfm - Interview by Anna Szlejter
First broadcast 5 December 2010
© ScriptEase Ltd 2021. All rights reserved2022-01-2913 minAnglo-Polish RadioA Warsaw MelodyORLAfm - Interview by Anna Szlejter
First broadcast 5 December 2010
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Anglo-Polish RadioLondon Bridge – Katy CarrORLAfm - London Bridge with Polish war songstress Katy Carr
First broadcast 29 June 2013
© ScriptEase Ltd 2021. All rights reserved2022-01-2949 minAnglo-Polish RadioLondon Bridge – Katy CarrORLAfm - London Bridge with Polish war songstress Katy Carr
First broadcast 29 June 2013
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Anglo-Polish RadioLondon Bridge – Olenka FrenkielORLAfm - London Bridge with BBC TV journalist Olenka Frenkiel
First broadcast 22 June 2013
© ScriptEase Ltd 2021. All rights reserved2022-01-2942 minAnglo-Polish RadioLondon Bridge – Olenka FrenkielORLAfm - London Bridge with BBC TV journalist Olenka Frenkiel
First broadcast 22 June 2013
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Anglo-Polish RadioSpeechwriter Charles Crawford on BrexitWith June 23 set for an historic vote on Britain’s destiny in or after the European Union, Charles Crawford shares his fears about how the [...]2016-02-2424 minAnglo-Polish RadioSpeechwriter Charles Crawford on BrexitWith June 23 set for an historic vote on Britain’s destiny in or after the European Union, Charles Crawford shares his fears about how the [...]2016-02-2424 min
Anglo-Polish RadioColin Vearncombe tributeColin Vearncombe in the ORLA.fm studio, London, November 2010 Colin Vearncombe, best remembered as the front man of 1980s hot band Black, gave ORLA.fm a [...]2016-02-0100 minAnglo-Polish RadioColin Vearncombe tributeColin Vearncombe in the ORLA.fm studio, London, November 2010 Colin Vearncombe, best remembered as the front man of 1980s hot band Black, gave ORLA.fm a [...]2016-02-0100 min
Anglo-Polish RadioNew Yorker Jon Regen offers Polished actJon Regen, whose grandmother was from Poland, is still waiting to perform in his ancestors’ homeland. In this candid interview the New York singer-songwriter and [...]2016-01-1816 minAnglo-Polish RadioNew Yorker Jon Regen offers Polished actJon Regen, whose grandmother was from Poland, is still waiting to perform in his ancestors’ homeland. In this candid interview the New York singer-songwriter and [...]2016-01-1816 minAnglo-Polish RadioDominik Tarczyński, ORLA.fm presenter, now MPSince its launch in May 2006 as the only Anglo-Polish radio station, ORLA.fm has been proud of many of its staff for the work they [...]2015-11-0500 minAnglo-Polish RadioDominik Tarczyński, ORLA.fm presenter, now MPSince its launch in May 2006 as the only Anglo-Polish radio station, ORLA.fm has been proud of many of its staff for the work they [...]2015-11-0500 minAnglo-Polish RadioWhy Ed Miliband was doomed – the Bryan Gould interviewFormer Labour party leadership contender Bryan Gould saw in 2013 that Ed Miliband had failed to be “more rigorous and adventurous to convince people for [...]2015-05-2100 minAnglo-Polish RadioWhy Ed Miliband was doomed – the Bryan Gould interviewFormer Labour party leadership contender Bryan Gould saw in 2013 that Ed Miliband had failed to be “more rigorous and adventurous to convince people for [...]2015-05-2100 minAnglo-Polish RadioJerzy Jarosz on Poliakoff roleImagine Jerzy Jarosz being deported from the UK. Seems unlikely but that is the role the seasoned Polonia actor plays in Stephen Poliakoff’s new BBC2 [...]2015-05-1409 minAnglo-Polish RadioJerzy Jarosz on Poliakoff roleImagine Jerzy Jarosz being deported from the UK. Seems unlikely but that is the role the seasoned Polonia actor plays in Stephen Poliakoff’s new BBC2 [...]2015-05-1409 min
Anglo-Polish RadioSir Cliff Richard DayWe Don’t Talk Anymore? Sir Cliff Richard speaks with George Matlock. The legendary artist talks about his 50th anniversary, recording music, MP3 downloads, touring East [...]2015-04-2610 minAnglo-Polish RadioSir Cliff Richard DayWe Don’t Talk Anymore? Sir Cliff Richard speaks with George Matlock. The legendary artist talks about his 50th anniversary, recording music, MP3 downloads, touring East [...]2015-04-2610 minAnglo-Polish RadioChopin’s UK Tour: A FinaleA Radio Play for ORLA.fm by Michal Karski. Features the music of Peter Katin, Sam Haywood & Agnieszka Pluta. First broadcast as a radio play [...]2012-12-2543 minAnglo-Polish RadioChopin’s UK Tour: A FinaleA Radio Play for ORLA.fm by Michal Karski. Features the music of Peter Katin, Sam Haywood & Agnieszka Pluta. First broadcast as a radio play [...]2012-12-2543 minAnglo-Polish RadioA New World for Kosciuszko and NiemcewiczA radio play for ORLA.fm by Michal Karski Audio production Radio ORLA Ltd. First Broadcast 25 December 2011 on www.orla.fm2011-12-2623 minAnglo-Polish RadioA New World for Kosciuszko and NiemcewiczA radio play for ORLA.fm by Michal Karski Audio production Radio ORLA Ltd. First Broadcast 25 December 2011 on www.orla.fm2011-12-2623 min