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Riverside RadioThe Wandsworth Way - Episode 21New Beginnings by Sade Canzius
In this emotional episode, Mike faces life after redundancy and takes his first steps toward a long-held dream. Across town, Tash and Andy navigate old tensions and unexpected revelations as they rediscover Wandsworth together, from Tooting Market to Battersea Park. Their day ends at The Latchmere, where family truths surface and new beginnings take shape.
2025-11-1611 minRiverside RadioThe Wandsworth Way - Episode 20Episode 20 - By Elizabeth Adan-Peart
Tash receives news her father has had a stroke and rushes to St George’s Hospital in Tooting. At his bedside, she grapples with shock, guilt and years of unspoken family tension. As she talks to him, memories of happier times surface alongside painful reminders of loss, distance and unresolved grief. In a quiet hospital ward, Tash begins to confront her past and the complicated relationship she still hopes to repair.
2025-11-0910 minRiverside RadioThe Wandsworth Way - Episode 19Bonfire Night by Molly Anne Sweeney
It’s Bonfire Night in Battersea Park, sparklers, candyfloss, roaring crowds, and all the magic and mayhem of one of Wandsworth’s favourite traditions.
For Tash, though, fireworks have never been her thing… until Mike convinces her to see the night through his eyes. Wrapped in the smoky scent of bonfires and childhood memories, the pair find themselves swept into the warmth of the community and each other as the sky erupts with colour over the Thames.
But what begins as a glittering, heart-warming night out takes an une...
2025-11-0208 minRiverside RadioThe Wandsworth Way - Episode 18Cats and Dogs by James Wood
When Tash accidentally stays the night at Mike’s, a surprise early return from his mum Val sends the pair scrambling for a graceful exit. But their awkward morning only gets stranger when a mysterious alley cat derails their breakfast plans and drags Mike (very much a dog person) into unexpected chaos, car scratches, Bon Jovi singalongs, and an emotional trip to Battersea Cats & Dogs Home. As debates about loyalty and independence unfold, could an old bin cat help Mike and Tash face their feelings…and their future?
2025-10-2609 minRiverside RadioThe Wandsworth Way - Episode 17We’re Not Teenagers by Ozge Gozturk
Mike and Tash reunite for a sunset stroll along the Thames that turns into an unexpected, mud-splattered adventure. Between missed feelings, lager on the riverbank, a Bon Jovi dance break, and a dramatic police rescue, they rediscover their connection with a lot of laughter and just a hint of romance. Growing up doesn’t mean losing the fun… even if the police mistake you for drunk teenagers.
2025-10-1908 min
The nanonanofilm Improv Comedy PodcastWe Are Dave on Riverside RadioAhead of performing at the Lambeth Fringe Festival 2025, We Are Dave were interviewed by Riverside Radio about how the show had developed. Listen to other Lambeth Fringe performers on Riverside Radio here: https://www.mixcloud.com/riversideradio/spotlight-lambeth-fringe-bonus-content-part-2/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-10-1319 min
The nanonanofilm Improv Comedy PodcastWe Are Dave on Riverside RadioAhead of performing at the Lambeth Fringe Festival 2025, We Are Dave were interviewed by Riverside Radio about how the show had developed.
Listen to other Lambeth Fringe performers on Riverside Radio here: https://www.mixcloud.com/riversideradio/spotlight-lambeth-fringe-bonus-content-part-2/
2025-10-1319 minRiverside RadioThe Wandsworth Way - Episode 16A New Passenger by Fergus Church
When Mike returns to work after heartbreak, his days behind the wheel take a surprising turn. A quiet new passenger joins him for a five day booking and what begins as small talk soon unravels into a raw reflection on love, loss, and second chances.
As Mike opens up about his failed relationship with Tash he finds himself caught between fiction and reality, wondering if he’s already driven too far to turn back. But sometimes, it takes a stranger to steer you toward what you’ve been running from.
2025-10-1210 minRiverside RadioThe Wandsworth Way - Episode 15Complications by Priscilla Yeung
When an unexpected trip to A&E leads to an awkward reunion, secrets unravel fast. Tash discovers that Mike’s past is more complicated than she realised, and Gina has a few surprises of her own. As relationships fracture and reality sets in, Tash is forced to decide whether to keep driving forward or finally put on the brakes.
2025-10-0509 minRiverside RadioThe Wandsworth Way - Episode 14Date Night by Anna Spearpoint
Mike and Tash finally head out on their long-awaited date, but nothing goes quite to plan. From an overly enthusiastic pub quiz host to a fire alarm that leads to actual flames, their evening quickly spirals into chaos. Add in a highly suspicious Bichon Frise, a disastrous trip to bingo, and an unexpected dash to A&E, and you’ve got one of the most eventful nights out Tooting has ever seen.
Just when Mike thinks things can’t possibly get any worse, an all-too-familiar face appears and Tash realises this...
2025-09-2908 minRiverside RadioThe Wandsworth Way - Episode 13The Morning After the Night Before by Dan Sareen
A messy morning, a dressing gown, and one very awkward but honest conversation. Can a chance night together turn into something more?
After a night they didn’t plan on, Mike and Tash wake up to awkward coffee, missed phone calls, and the terrifying clarity that everything’s changed. This episode follows fumbling attempts at breakfast, frantic advice from friends, and a small, brave question that could change two lives.
2025-09-2111 minRiverside RadioThe Wandsworth Way - Episode 12Eighteen Floors Up - by Lilli Palmer
When Tash returns home after a long day, the broken lift in her tower block turns what should be a simple journey into a test of stamina, patience, and truth. With Mike by her side, the pair climb eighteen flights of stairs, uncovering differences in background, class, and perspective along the way.
As their conversation winds through Wandsworth’s past and present what begins as a grumble about gentrification and oat milk shifts into something far more personal. By the time they reach the top, confessions spill out as...
2025-09-1411 minRiverside RadioThe Wandsworth Way - Episode 11The Performance - by Ian Sturrock
Mike promised his daughter he’d be in the audience for her big performance but nothing could have prepared him for the raw, provocative theatre piece he ends up watching. As the evening unfolds, father and daughter are forced to confront unspoken truths about art, identity, and family, while old memories and new encounters stir up unexpected emotions.
This episode explores the fragile balance between pride and disappointment, love and estrangement, and the courage it takes to truly see someone for who they are.
2025-09-0709 minRiverside RadioThe Wandsworth Way - Episode 10Ghost Stories by James Fritz
Mike and Tash take a drive and swap eerie tales of Wandsworth’s haunted past. From the infamous murder of Charles Bravo at The Priory on Bedford Hill to the shadowy figure of “Wandsworth Annie” inside the prison walls, the borough proves to be rich in ghostly lore.
But it’s not just local legends. Mike shares his own chilling encounter with the mysterious Black Dog of Wandsworth Road, while Tash recalls a moment when the memory of her late mother seemed to return in the most unexpected way.
Darkly...
2025-08-3110 minRiverside RadioThe Wandsworth Way - Episode 9The Perfect Park - By James Fritz
Tash is stuck. Her agent wants chapters, her book needs a setting, and nothing feels quite right. Mike is never short of a suggestion. From Battersea Park to hidden green spaces, the pair embark on a search for the perfect bench in the perfect park, a place where her characters can sit, talk, and breathe life into her story.
But as their journey winds from recreation grounds to forgotten graveyards, it’s not just Tash’s characters who come into focus. Between the rules of “the code,” a stubborn...
2025-08-2410 minRiverside RadioThe Wandsworth Way - Episode 8Things Left Unsaid - By Amadeus Redha
As Wandsworth bustles with the colour and rhythm of a South Asian street procession, secrets and feelings bubble beneath the surface.
Mike confides in his mum Val about his growing connection with Tash. Meanwhile, Tash opens up to her best friend Naomi, trying to untangle her own feelings about Mike and that fleeting, messy, almost-romantic moment they shared over burgers and milkshakes.
But while Naomi urges Tash to follow her heart, Val warns Mike to tread carefully. Between class divides, lingering ties to his estranged wife...
2025-08-1709 minRiverside RadioThe Wandsworth Way - Episode 7The Wandsworth Way – Episode 7 by Lucy Davidson
Bestselling romantic fiction author Natasha Defoe takes the stage for a candid literary Q&A, opening up about why she writes about love and whether she truly believes the happily-ever-afters she creates.
But when the applause fades, a rainy dash to the car with her driver Mike leads to burgers, milkshakes, and surprising confessions.
As old stories of marriage and heartbreak surface, an unexpected moment of connection threatens to change everything… until a badly timed knock on the window breaks the spell.
2025-08-1011 min
Josephine McGrail#34 Diving In Head First- Embracing Chaos with Hazel ButterfieldSend us a textHazel is a Blogger and Presenter at Riverside Radio in South West London. Her broadcasts exemplifies her love of music, books, chatting, fun and 'sense of humour'! Her open manner and no nonsense attitude contribute to her unique presenting and interviewing style. Hazel has a variety of passions that make her who she is. A love of extreme sports, challenges, travel, food, fitness, fashion and obviously radio, embracing the unknown. As well as her involvement in fundraising for various charities! Her sense of adventure and authenticity make her a dynamic presenter. Covering a diverse...
2025-08-0450 minRiverside RadioThe Wandsworth Way - Episode 6Back for Good by Yana Penrose
After a scheduling mishap leaves her weekend wide open, Tash finds herself unexpectedly reconnecting with her old best friend Naomi for a spontaneous girls night out at Battersea Park in Concert. Over breezers, memories, and the sound of Jools Holland warming up the crowd, the pair reminisce about youthful disasters, failed relationships, and the twists and turns of adulthood.
But as the evening unfolds, something deeper is revealed. Tash’s return to Wandsworth isn’t just about recovery and fresh air. There’s a story waiting to be written, and sh...
2025-08-0310 minRiverside RadioThe Wandsworth Way - Episode 5Meeting Val - by Mbeke Waseme
In this deeply moving and personal episode, Tash visits Val (Mike’s mother) for an interview that unexpectedly turns into a rich, multi-generational story of migration, resilience, and love. From Val's early days as an Irish nurse newly arrived in London to her life in Wandsworth today, we uncover a vibrant oral history shaped by prejudice, perseverance, and community spirit. A tender, funny, and sometimes heartbreaking conversation that reveals the true meaning of home.
2025-07-2711 minRiverside RadioThe Wandsworth Way - Episode 4A MISSED CONNECTION - Written by Joe Wiltshire Smith
In this episode of The Wandsworth Way, a chance to uncover the past is almost lost in the present. When Tash decides to abandon her blockbuster book series to focus on a deeply personal new novel rooted in Wandsworth's history, she sets off for an interview that could be pivotal with a 92-year-old former nurse from St. George’s Hospital. But things don’t go to plan.
As cabbie Mike struggles with shortcuts, traffic jams, and Tash’s rising frustration, the day unravels fast, until a surpri...
2025-07-2011 minRiverside RadioThe Wandsworth Way - Episode 3Under Pressure by Orode Faka.
Previously on The Wandsworth Way, Tash Defoe returned home, but not everyone knew she was back.
In episode 3, secrets surface, old places stir new feelings, and a familiar face catches her off guard.
2025-07-1311 minRiverside RadioThe Wandsworth Way - Episode 2Welcome to The Wandsworth Way, a new radio soap opera on Riverside Radio for the Mayor's London Borough of Culture. Co-produced by Theatre503 and Wandsworth Council.
Tash drops a bombshell! She’s not finishing her bestselling trilogy. With her career on the line and her agent in shock, Tash sets her sights on something new: a book about Wandsworth. But what does home really mean after so many years away? As the news spreads on live radio, Tash makes a bold public call to the people of the borough. Now the clock’s ticking,she’s got one yea...
2025-07-0510 minRiverside RadioThe Wandsworth Way - Episode 1Welcome to The Wandsworth Way, a new radio soap opera on Riverside Radio for the Mayor's London Borough of Culture. Co-produced by Theatre503 and Wandsworth Council.
In our debut episode, Tash returns to Wandsworth after years away in New York. A chance encounter in a local pub sparks memories of the past and sets off a chain of events she could never have predicted. Tash finds herself in St George’s Hospital and begins a journey to reconnect with the borough she once called home.
As she attempts to rediscover Wandsworth for her new book, an...
2025-06-2913 min
Bliss of the AbyssThe Kebab Story--FIXED AUDIO--
It wasn't a dream. It really happened.
Every Wednesday 9-10pm GMT
https://www.riversideradio.com/shows/bliss-of-the-abyss
2023-11-1503 min
Empress HourGetting to know Jaye Ersavas from BBC Three's PRUWe have an extra special show today, as we are joined by BBC'S up and coming comedy star Jaye Ersavas. We talk acting, casting, Turkish representation on the screen and not forgetting Jaye's lovely mother and her support throughout his journey. Followed by our regular guest Georgie with her Weekly Wisdom.
Please excuse Cey's poor mic quality in this video! It wouldn't be us if there wasn't tech difficulties... you know how it goes. Follow us on @riversideradio and @empresshour for more content and updates on our shows.
2022-06-0941 min
Living The Dream, Almost LiveNaughty with Stea & Anti-Duhring BattalionIn this week's episode, we talk about how recent gigs have gone, the mum who wrote a cheeky note to Ann Summers and learn that Greggs is teaming up with a clothing brand.We also discuss Getting locked in a supermarket, the Platinum Jubilee, the dog copying Banksy and things stolen from restaurants.Plus....... we are joined on our non-sensical quiz that's hosted by an elephant and a giraffe by TWO celebrity comedian contestants, Stea and Anti-Duhring Battalion!Check out Stea's YouTube ChannelCheck out Anti-Duhring Battalion's radio show...
2022-02-121h 08
Empress HourWhat does it mean to be healthy?Join Ceyda and Alex with special guest Alexis, who is here to talk about fitness, gut health and her spiritual journey... followed by our brand sparkly new segment Weekly Wisdom!
Empress Hour IG: @empresshour, @thisisriverside
Check out Season 1 on our mixcloud playlist:
https://www.mixcloud.com/riversideradio/playlists/empress-hour/
2022-01-2646 min
Stand Up To Anxiety051: Mental Health Matters Talk With Dr RosenaIn this episode you can listen to Lucy being interviewed by Dr Rosena on the Mental Health Matters Show by Riverside Radio. Lucy talks about her top tips for looking after your mental health and how to make self-care a priority without feeling guilty.
Episode show notes: https://lucyjsmith.com/episode051/
Dr Rosena is the Labour MP for Tooting, Shadow Cabinet Minister for Mental Health and an A&E Doctor. She is the host of the first ever Mental Health Matters Show on Riverside Radio.
Follow Dr Rosena: @drrosena
2021-09-2707 min
Living The Dream, Almost LiveQuestionsThis week's episode is a bit different from normal in that we didn't really get around to any news stories!We had a load of trouble getting our special celebrity guest contestant on the phone for Dave the Elephant's quiz and Paul had a bit of a meltdown about how much he hates Skype.We do however manage to get the guest on......eventually.And then as a special treat, Dave the Elephant found the lost tape of the interview he held with local comedian Trevor Feelgood!All that...
2021-03-271h 08
Outa-SpacePolitics of the comedy road (Ep 2.8)We interviewed Dave Moran (Anti-Duhring Battalion), a stand up comedian and radio broadcaster. We explore the art of comedy, its power, its politics and what importance does comedy have for the class struggle. Dave on facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010501843313 Link to Dave's Shows https://www.mixcloud.com/riversideradio/a-star-is-bored-the-anti-duhring-battalion-show/ Podcast platforms. Apple, Spotify, etc https://outaspacearts.libsyn.com Donate to the show https://outa-space.com/donate/ Please subscribe to our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg2l70Pr...
2020-11-2156 min
The Dan Draper PodcastEp 12 My Interview with Riverside RadioIn this episode, I talk to the lovely Hazel Butterfield from Riverside Radio about why I started the podcast, wanting to release the stigma around mental health and all the future plans I have coming up. Instagram:@thisisriverside@nuttybutty10 Twitter: @ThisIsRiverside@nuttybuttyhttp://www.riversideradio.com/
2020-07-0839 min
The Creative Genius PodcastA Massive Thank You To My Creative Listeners!Thanks to all guests, riversideradio.com for having me for nearly five years now and you, the listener for supporting the show in 2019.
I truly appreciate you!!!
Nicolette x
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2019-12-1800 min
A Laugh a Day!Episode. 8 A laugh a day with Anti-Duhring BattalionAnti-Duhring Battalion is a character comedian. He has his own weekly comedy show on the radio. His comedy is surreal, surprising and very funny.
"A very unique and special performer. Worth catching "Paul Ross of TalkRadio
Website: http://www.comedycv.co.uk/antiduhringbattalion/index.html
Radio: http://www.riversideradio.com/profile/anti-duhring-battalion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Anti_Duhring_
Mix Cloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/Anti_Duhring/the-anti-duhring-battalion-show-the-upside-down-cat-cult/
2019-08-0645 min