Matthew Bannister on The Reverend Don Cupitt, the controversial theologian whose TV series “The Sea of Faith” asked in what form - if any - is Christian faith possible for us today? Phyllis Dalton, the Oscar winning costume designer who worked on classic films, including “Lawrence of Arabia”, “Doctor Zhivago” and “Oliver!”. Cecile Richards, the Ame…

Matthew Bannister on Dame Joan Plowright, one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation who was married to Laurence Olivier. Dame Judi Dench pays tribute. Sir Jim Walker, who built up his family business from a small bakery in the North of Scotland to become a global food exporter. Barbara Clegg, the first woman to write a story for Dr Who.…

Nat Peperell is back on the podcast to share more info on how you can get yourself booked onto these sessions which are sure to be an insight into one of the world's best thinking Essential Info The Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.com You can listen with no download here For over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the …

In this fortnight’s episode join Gyles and Aphra Brandreth as they head to Tonga to chat with young poet Anna Jane Lagi. Anna’s poetry tackles everything from cultural identity to big issues like brain drain, domestic violence, and mental health. She shares her personal journey as a young Tongan woman and how she’s shaping her own culture through h…

Matthew Bannister on The comedian and actor Tony Slattery. Sir Stephen Fry reflects on his friend’s talent – and struggle with addiction and poor mental health. Dame Rosalind Savill, the respected director who brought new audiences to the Wallace Collection in London. Paddy Hill, one of six men wrongly convicted of carrying out pub bombings in Birm…

Tony Slattery was known for his quick-witted improvisations on the popular Channel 4 show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, from 1988 onwards. He also played comedic and serious roles in films such as crime thriller The Crying Game, Peter's Friends and the dark comedy How to Get Ahead in Advertising. Tony died on 14th January 2025. For Last Word, Matthew B…

The recent Celtic Cup was special in more ways than one for Poppy Tydeman who became Welsh Feather 229. Poppy shared more on how she first got started and the call-up to represent Wales. Essential Info The Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.com You can listen with no download here For over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home …

Matthew Bannister on Jean-Marie Le Pen, who built up the French right wing National Front Party before being ejected from it by his daughter. Catherine Brown, the food writer who championed traditional Scottish cuisine. Baroness Oppenheim-Barnes, the parliamentarian who fought for consumer rights. And the radio DJ Johnnie Walker, known for his pass…

We start off the new year with a special episode featuring two extraordinary voices from Jamaica: artist, songwriter, and cultural force Phleer Carter AKA Ryan Carter, alongside the award-winning poet, Lorna Goodison. In this powerful conversation, Gyles and Aphra Brandreth dive deep into Jamaica's rich artistic landscape, blending the rhythms of m…

Kirsty Lang on Former US President Jimmy Carter whose time in office between 1976 and 1980 was beset by economic and diplomatic crises. Caroline Miller OBE, the former Chief Executive of Birmingham Royal Ballet who commissioned bold and experimental productions to great acclaim. Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh – considered to be the arc…

Gretel shared her memories of the 2019 Netball World Cup as 2024 marked the 5 year anniversary since it was held in Liverpool Essential Info The Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.com You can listen with no download here For over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the Superleague here in the UK and you don't even need a d…

Vicki has left the organisation as CEO as we look back on some of her achivevements in this time Essential Info The Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.com You can listen with no download here For over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the Superleague here in the UK and you don't even need a dish these days with the innov…

It is always handy to catchup with those making the decisions at the top of the sport,. What does Karen think have been some of Netball NI successes in 2024 Essential Info The Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.com You can listen with no download here For over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the Superleague here in the…

John Wilson on Nikki Giovanni, a leading poet in the 1960s Black Arts Movement who is hailed as one of the most important artist-intellectuals of the 20th century. Gerd Heidemann, the German journalist who found himself at the centre of one of the greatest journalist scandals of the 20th century, the Hitler diaries hoax. Cherry Hill, the award-winn…

We talk to Sarah Rudebeck and Berkan Sessan about their journey into the development of an App to support memory and learning. We discuss application in rehabilitation and in everyday memory support for all of us. AI Recallify - recallifyai | Live PositivelyBy Ingram Wright

Join us for a very special episode of the Commonwealth Poetry Podcast brought to you from Buckingham Palace to celebrate the winners of the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024 - the world's oldest international schools' writing competition. In this episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth meet the brilliant young winners and hear from some of the …

Matthew Bannister on Baroness Wilkins who became a wheelchair user after an accident aged 19 and went on to present TV programmes on disability issues and to campaign for the rights of disabled people. Charles Handy, the social philosopher and management theorist who predicted many changes to the world of work. Renee Bornstein who, as a child, surv…

Essential Info The Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.com You can listen with no download here For over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the Superleague here in the UK and you don't even need a dish these days with the innovative Sky Glass! Join Sky TV via this link to get upto £100 in shopping vouchers…

Sarah also shares advice for those coaching younger netballers Essential Info The Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.com You can listen with no download here For over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the Superleague here in the UK and you don't even need a dish these days with the innovative Sky Glass! Join Sky TV via t…

Matthew Bannister on Wolfgang Stange, the director and choreographer who founded the Amici Dance Theatre Company which integrates able bodied and disabled performers. Sir Ben Kingsley pays tribute. Lord Renfrew, the leading archaeologist who used scientific techniques to challenge the received wisdom in his chosen discipline. Julie Stevens, the act…

The Celtic Cup saw Iona and Hannah get their 25th caps playing for the Scottish Thistles. We speak to Iona about this Essential Info The Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.com You can listen with no download here For over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the Superleague here in the UK and you don't even need a dish thes…

England Netball have confirmed that they will be introducing the Super Shot ahead of the 2025 Super League season. Its a rule that has been in place in Australia for 4 seasons. On the Podcast we hear from ABC and The Netty Life Podcast's Britt Carter on what it can bring to the game Essential Info The Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyh…

Imogen Allison has arrived at the Queensland Firebirds ahead of her debut season in the 2025 SSN League Essential Info The Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.com You can listen with no download here For over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the Superleague here in the UK and you don't even need a dish these days with th…

Danielle has started an Online Facebook group for ladies and women that enjoy running - we have been speaking to hear to find out more about it Essential Info The Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.com You can listen with no download here For over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the Superleague here in the UK and you d…

In this fortnight's episode, Gyles and Aphra Brandreth sit down with Betty S. Chapau, a writer from Manus Province in Papua New Guinea, to discuss her journey of blending storytelling with her cultural roots. With a background in engineering, Betty shares how her Pacific Island heritage and childhood surrounded by traditional stories inspired her t…

Matthew Bannister on Vicky Stone, the film maker who travelled to the remotest parts of Africa to make her award winning wildlife documentaries. Penny Chuter the medal winning rower who became coach of the GB team. Clifton Wharton Junior, the first black chancellor of a primarily white US university, the first African American to run a Fortune 500 …

Sue Gaudion also tells about Jo Hartens ability in this area of her game Essential Info The Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.com You can listen with no download here For over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the Superleague here in the UK and you don't even need a dish these days with the innovative Sky Glass! Join Sk…

We needed Team Bath to continue to support Netballers in the South and with games being played ahead of home Superleague fixtures it will be something thats really special to watch as a fan of the team More info Essential Info The Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.com You can listen with no download here For over 20 years Sky Sport…

Matthew Bannister on Madeleine Riffaud, the French resistance fighter who was tortured by the Gestapo, became a journalist and was embedded with the Vietcong in Vietnam. Chris Topp, the blacksmith who restored ironwork at Buckingham Palace, York Minster and St Paul’s Cathedral. Barbara Taylor Bradford, the best-selling author of A Woman of Substanc…

It is always great to speak to players that have decided to launch their own coaching company and share their netball passion with others Ella Bowen is the latest to do so and she is launching dates specifically in the North East of England that hasn't seen Superleague inclusion since the end of Team Northumbria which was far too long ago Check loc…

Get ready to laugh and be inspired as we sit down with Dan and Vicki, the dynamic duo behind TopCity Comedy! In this episode, they share their journey into the world of comedy, what inspired them to start TopCity Comedy, and how they’ve created a thriving platform for local comedians right here in Topeka. From hosting open mic nights to spotlightin…

In this fortnight’s episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth are exploring Fiji with Poet, writer, and musician Daren Kamali aka DKPoet. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, Daren was born and raised in Fiji and migrated to Aotearoa at the age of 17. He started his creative career busking street poetry on the city streets of Auckland and since then has prod…

Matthew Bannister on Lord Prescott, the working-class lad who became Deputy Prime Minister. Stephanie Collie, whose costume designs for “Peaky Blinders” and “Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” inspired street fashion. Dame Janet “Jinty” Nelson, the leading mediaeval historian who wrote an acclaimed biography of the Frankish King Charlemagne. Frank…

Playing for your country is never taken for granted so reaching the milestone of 50 caps is worth celebrating - Fran Williams is the latest to reach this total and we have been speaking to her Essential Info The Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.com You can listen with no download here For over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true…

We spoke with Kath on all things Thistles. A tournament that saw the Thistles finish second - how did she feel it went. We also find out about her Scottish heritage Essential Info The Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.com You can listen with no download here For over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the Superleague her…

Today, we sit down with Brie Stricklin, the creative force behind Carter Hayes Creations! Brie shares the inspiring story of how she got into making stunning custom bleach tie-dye and colorful tie-dye shirts, turning her passion for art into a thriving business. But that's not all—Brie also talks about her career transition from being a school teac…

"They're going to be leaders in their own right....... it was a no-brainer signing for them" - Niamh explains ahead of Nottingham Forest's debut season in 2025 Essential Info The Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.com You can listen with no download here For over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the Superleague here in …

In this episode, we’re thrilled to talk with Angelique’ Taylor, the amazing owner of AO Nola Praline Candy! After relocating from Louisiana during Hurricane Katrina, Angelique’ brought a taste of New Orleans with her to Kansas – including her unforgettable praline candy recipe! She shares her inspiring story, the challenges of rebuilding in a new p…

A great chat with Bethan about the recent Celtic Cup win for the Feathers and how she has seen the game grow over the years. Here's to the next 75! Bethan Essential Info The Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.com You can listen with no download here For over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the Superleague here in the U…

Matthew Bannister on the versatile actor Timothy West whose roles ranged from Shakespeare to soap operas. Sir Ian McKellen pays tribute. Sir John Nott, the Conservative politician who was Defence Secretary at the time of the Falklands War. June Spencer who played the matriarch of Ambridge, Peggy Wooley. She was the last original cast member. Nadia …

A chance to re-live our Diabetes special from a few years ago with Jess Shaw (who is now part of Birmingham Panthers) and Aussie Diamond Sarah Klau. Jess also shared advice for keeping an eye on sugars around and on match-days More support and advice for those with Diabetes : Diabetes UK Essential Info The Netball Show is proud to be partnered with…

In this inspiring episode, we chat with Dr. Robert Perez, the Topeka City Manager! Dr. Perez shares his journey from serving as Assistant City Manager in Dallas, Texas, to embracing life in Topeka. He dives into his favorite things about the city, the incredible growth he’s seen, and what the future holds for Topeka! Get an insider’s view on how To…

In this must-watch episode, we sit down with independent music artist Seuss Mace! Seuss shares the highs and challenges of his music journey, the inspiration fueling his work, and his experience going viral. He opens up about collaborating with the legendary Tech9, the release of his latest album, and the exciting projects he has in the pipeline. G…

In this episode we listen back to Gyles and Aphra Brandreth’s interview with HRH The Duke of Kent, former President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and Royal biographer Hugo Vickers. Sharing a bonus poem read by Gyles, this is a special episode re-released for Remembrance Sunday.

Matthew Bannister on Quincy Jones, the music producer, composer and arranger who worked with artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson. Janey Godley, the comedian who used her challenging childhood and youth in Glasgow as material for her shows. Lyudmila Trut, the Russian geneticist who dedicated her life to a revolutionary – and evolut…

Free sessions and more! - Anna Carter from Elite Netball Academy shares more on what theyve got planned for the next few months - their camps return Essential Info The Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.com You can listen with no download here For over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the Superleague here in the UK and …

In this episode, we talk to the creative force behind NicTuft Custom Rugs, Nicki B! 🎨✨ Nicki shares her journey into the world of custom rug-making, how she turned her passion into a thriving business, and what fuels her love for designing these unique pieces. From the first spark of inspiration to each one-of-a-kind creation, Nicki takes us throug…

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Anthony and Nathaniel from Whayne's Herbs & Natural Products! 🌱✨ Discover how these two health advocates started their journey, the unique and natural products they offer, and the powerful benefits of incorporating sea moss into your daily routine. From boosting immunity to supporting overall wellness,…

Matthew Bannister on Dick Pope, the cinematographer who worked closely with Director Mike Leigh on films like “Secrets and Lies” and “Mr Turner”. Mike pays tribute. Sister Sally Butler, the American nun who blew the whistle on historic child sex abuse in her New York parish. Professor Tim Darvill OBE, the archaeologist best known for his work on th…

A real insight from Jess about some of the work that has gone into England now being ranked second in the World Netball rankings. How easy will this be to maintain as we head into the next World Cup in Sydney Essential Info The Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.com You can listen with no download here For over 20 years Sky Sports h…