Best BBC Radio Solent Podcasts (2024)

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Termination of regular podcast (Ep 74, 26/04/2024) 1:35

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A message to round out the podcast series. Featuring: - Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies (onemannsmovies.com) & film reviewer for BBC Radio Solent; With my sincere thanks during the podcast run to: - Emma Sewell from Emma @ The Movies on X (http://x.com/emmaatthemovies); - Scott Forbes from The Forbes Film & TV Review on Facebook (https://www.facebook…

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"Cinema Cafe" Discussion for Week of April 8th (Ep 73, 13/04/2024) 26:36

23d ago26:36

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Our weekly film chat featuring this week: - Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies (onemannsmovies.com) & film reviewer for BBC Radio Solent; - Emma Sewell from Emma @ The Movies on X (http://x.com/emmaatthemovies); - Scott Forbes from The Forbes Film & TV Review on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theforbesfilmreview/) & - Rev. Andy Godfrey of Konnect Ra…

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Film Review of Scoop (on Netflix) (Ep. 72, 3rd April 2024) 9:28

24d ago9:28

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In this episode we review "Scoop": a docu-drama on the Newsnight interview in 2019 between Emily Maitlis and Prince Andrew. The reviewers are: - Scott Forbes of The Forbes Film and TV Review on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/theforbesfilmreview); - Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies (http://www.onemannsmovies.com) and BBC Radio Solent; - Rev. Andy Go…

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Film Review of Monkey Man (Ep. 70, 12th April 2024) 8:16

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In this episode we review "Monkey Man": an action film starring and directed by Dev Patel. The reviewers are: - Rev. Andy Godfrey of Konnect Radio (https://www.konnectradio.com) and Sorted Magazine (https://sortedmag.com); - Scott Forbes of The Forbes Film and TV Review on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theforbesfilmreview & - Emma Sewell of Em…

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Film Review of The Trouble With Jessica (Ep. 71, 3rd April 2024) 7:54

24d ago7:54

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In this episode we review "The Trouble With Jessica": a British black-comedy/farce that we enjoyed a lot. The reviewers are: - Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies (http://www.onemannsmovies.com) and BBC Radio Solent; & - Rev. Andy Godfrey of Konnect Radio (https://www.konnectradio.com) and Sorted Magazine (https://sortedmag.com). The video version of thi…

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Film Review of The Beautiful Game (Ep. 68, 3rd April 2024) 8:03

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In this episode we review "The Beautiful Game" currently streaming on Netflix. A story about a coach taking the British team to the 'Homeless' World Cup. The reviewers are: - Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies (https://www.onemannsmovies.com) and BBC Radio Solent; - Rev. Andy Godfrey of Konnect Radio (https://www.konnectradio.com) and Sorted Magazine (h…

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Film Review of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Ep. 67, 3rd April 2024) 9:58

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(Note: republished to fix some issues with the audio file. Apologies if you were affected by this.) In this episode we review "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire": another VFX heavy 'Monsterverse' movie with lots of crashy-bashy-smashy action. The reviewers are: - Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies (https://www.onemannsmovies.com) and BBC Radio Solent; - R…

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Film Review of Mother's Instinct (Ep. 66, 3rd April 2024) 7:34

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(Note: republished to fix some issues with the audio file. Apologies if you were affected by this.) In this episode we review "Mother's Instinct", a Hitchcockian psychological drama starring Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway. The reviewers are: - Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies (https://www.onemannsmovies.com) and BBC Radio Solent & - Rev. Andy Godf…

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"Cinema Cafe" Discussion for Week of April 1st (Ep 69, 03/04/2024) 18:26

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Our weekly film chat featuring this week: - Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies (onemannsmovies.com) & film reviewer for BBC Radio Solent; - Scott Forbes from The Forbes Film & TV Review on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theforbesfilmreview/) & - Rev. Andy Godfrey of Konnect Radio (https://www.konnectradio.com) and Sorted Magazine (https://sortedmag.…

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"Cinema Cafe" Discussion for Week of March 25th (Ep 65, 01/04/2024) 26:35

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Our weekly film chat featuring this week: - Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies (onemannsmovies.com) & film reviewer for BBC Radio Solent; - Scott Forbes from The Forbes Film & TV Review on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theforbesfilmreview/) & - Emma Sewell of Emma@The Movies (https://x.com/EmmaAtTheMovies) The video version of this podcast is avail…

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Film Review of Last Night With the Devil (Ep. 63, 1st April 2024) 5:59

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In this episode we review "Late Night With the Devil", an innovative new horror film. The reviewers are: - Scott Forbes from The Forbes Film & TV Review on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theforbesfilmreview/) & - Rev. Andy Godfrey of Konnect Radio (https://www.konnectradio.com) and Sorted Magazine (https://sortedmag.com). The video version is a…

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Film Review of Fast Charlie (Ep. 64, 1st April 2024) 4:51

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In this episode we review "Fast Charlie", a gang-revenge thriller starring Pierce Brosnan. The reviewers are: - Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies (https://www.onemannsmovies.com) and BBC Radio Solent & - Rev. Andy Godfrey of Konnect Radio (https://www.konnectradio.com) and Sorted Magazine (https://sortedmag.com). The video version of the podcast is ava…

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Film Review of Immaculate (Ep. 62, 31st March 2024) 11:26

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In this episode we review "Immaculate", the new nun-based horror film starring the omnipresent Sydney Sweeney. The reviewers are: - Emma Sewell of Emma@The Movies (https://x.com/EmmaAtTheMovies) & - Scott Forbes from The Forbes Film & TV Review on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theforbesfilmreview/) - Rev. Andy Godfrey of Konnect Radio (https:/…

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Film Review of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Ep. 60, 30th March 2024) 9:58

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In this episode we review "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire", the latest in the Ghostbusters franchise mashing 'new team' with 'old team' players in the familiar New York setting. It really should work shouldn't it? The reviewers are: - Bob Mann from One Mann's Movies (http://www.onemannsmovies.com) and BBC Radio Solent; - Scott Forbes from The Forbes F…

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Film Review of Roadhouse on Prime Video (Ep. 61, 30th March 2024) 9:42

1M ago9:42

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In this episode we review "Roadhouse", the remake of the classic Patrick Swayze film from 1989. It is currently streaming on #primevideo. The reviewers are: - Emma Sewell of Emma@The Movies (https://x.com/EmmaAtTheMovies) & - Scott Forbes from The Forbes Film & TV Review on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theforbesfilmreview/) The video version …

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"Cinema Cafe" Discussion (Ep 59, 20/03/2024) 26:57

2M ago26:57

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Our weekly film chat featuring this week: - Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies (onemannsmovies.com) & film reviewer for BBC Radio Solent; - Scott Forbes from The Forbes Film & TV Review on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theforbesfilmreview/) - Emma Sewell of Emma@The Movies (https://x.com/EmmaAtTheMovies) & - Andy Godfrey of Sorted Magazine and Konn…

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Film Review of Drive Away Dolls (Ep. 58, 21st March 2024) 7:43

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In this episode we review "Drive Away Dolls", a whacky lesbian road movie starring Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan and directed by Ethan Coen. A marmite movie for our reviewers! The reviewers are: - Scott Forbes from The Forbes Film & TV Review on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theforbesfilmreview/) - Emma Sewell of Emma@The Movies (…

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Film Review of Irish Wish on Netflix (Ep. 57, 20th March 2024) 9:17

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Featuring: - Dr Bob Mann from One Mann's Movies & film reviewer on BBC Radio Solent; - Scott Forbes from The Forbes Film and TV Review on Facebook; - Emma Sewell from Emma@The Movies; and - The Reverend Andy Godfrey from Konnect Radio and Sorted Magazine. In this episode Bob, Scott, Andy and Emma review "Irish Wish" - a Rom Com streaming on Netflix…

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Film Review of Cabrini (Ep. 56, 20th March 2024) 9:03

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Featuring: - Dr Bob Mann from One Mann's Movies & film reviewer on BBC Radio Solent; - Scott Forbes from The Forbes Film and TV Review on Facebook; - Emma Sewell from Emma@The Movies; and - The Reverend Andy Godfrey from Konnect Radio and Sorted Magazine. In this episode Bob, Scott, Andy and Emma review "Cabrini", the latest film from Angel Studios…

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Film Reviews of Imaginary, Monster, Origin, Ricky Stanicky, Damsel and an Oscars Debrief (Ep. 55, 15th March 2024) 1:07:32

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Featuring: - Dr Bob Mann from One Mann's Movies & film reviewer on BBC Radio Solent; - Scott Forbes from The Forbes Film and TV Review on Facebook; - Emma Sewell from Emma@The Movies; and - The Reverend Andy Godfrey from Konnect Radio and Sorted Magazine. In this busy episode Bob, Scott, Andy and Emma review the following films: Imaginary: the late…

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The Flickering Dreams Oscars Special for 2024 - Our Predictions for the Awards (Ep. 54, 9th March 2024) 41:22

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Featuring: - Dr Bob Mann from One Mann's Movies & film reviewer on BBC Radio Solent; - The Reverend Andy Godfrey from Konnect Radio and Sorted Magazine and - Scott Forbes from The Forbes Film and TV Review on Facebook. A bit of a different Flickering Dreams podcast this time as we walk through all of the award categories for the 96th Academy Awards…

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Film Reviews of Dune Part 2, Spaceman plus 'quickies' for Lisa Frankenstein. Doctor Jeckyll, The Parades, The Persian Version & Cabrini (Ep. 53, 8th March 2024) 37:56

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Featuring: - Dr Bob Mann from One Mann's Movies & film reviewer on BBC Radio Solent; - The Reverend Andy Godfrey from Konnect Radio and Sorted Magazine and - Scott Forbes from The Forbes Film and TV Review on Facebook. In this episode Bob, Scott and Andy review the following films: - Dune Part 2: Denis Villeneuve's spectacular but sandy epic; and -…

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Film Reviews of Wicked Little Letters, Madame Web, The Taste of Things, Mea Culpa & Memory (Ep. 52, 29th February 2024) 56:58

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Featuring: - Dr Bob Mann from One Mann's Movies & film reviewer on BBC Radio Solent; - Emma Sewell from Emma @ The Movies on X; and - The Reverend Andy Godfrey from Konnect Radio and Sorted Magazine. In this episode Bob, Emma and Andy review the following films: - Wicked Little Letters: A foul-mouthed comedy based on a true libel case; - Madame Web…

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Film Reviews of Bob Marley: One Love, This Is Me... Now, and a BAFTA chat. (Ep. 51, 22nd Feb 2024) 37:01

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Featuring: - Emma Sewell from Emma @ The Movies - Scott Forbes from The Forbes Film and TV Review on Facebook In episode 51, Emma and Scott go rogue in a minisode featuring: - Bob Marley: One Love - A biopic of the famous reggae singer - This Is Me... Now - J Lo's movie... music video... visual album We also run through the UK/Ireland Top 10 at the…

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Film Reviews of Gassed Up, Suncoast, Lover Stalker Killer and The Promised Land. (Ep. 50, 15th Feb 2024) 35:08

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Featuring: - Dr Bob Mann from One Mann's Movies & film reviewer on BBC Radio Solent; - Scott Forbes from The Forbes Film and TV Review on Facebook; and - The Reverend Andy Godfrey from Konnect Radio and Sorted Magazine. In this celebratory 50th episode Bob, Scott and Andy review the following films: Gassed Up: a gritty urban thriller set among mope…

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Cowes to Torquay: 60 years of powerboating history 57:11

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Celebrating the Cowes to Torquay powerboat race, which first ran in 1961.By BBC Radio Solent

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Yacht Stormvogel 20:10

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On this edition, skipper Graeme Henry takes us for a tour on board the famous yacht Stormvogel before she took part in the 2021 Fastnet RacePodcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.ukBy BBC Radio Solent

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Sir Chay Blyth CBE BEM 17:22

2+ y ago17:22

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On August 6th 1971 Chay Blyth sailed into Hamble having completed the ‘impossible’ voyage.He completed a circumnavigation of the globe, travelling west against the prevailing winds in 292 days on board British Steel.50 years on Sir Chay reflects on that voyage, why he did it and has some advice for those planning their own epic adventure.Podcast co…

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Cowes Week 2021 25:11

3y ago25:11

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After the Covid pandemic caused the cancellation in 2020, Cowes Week, the world's most famous sailing regatta returned for its 195th edition.On this podcast, regatta director Laurence Mead explains how the Royal Yacht Squadron in intrinsic to the event, how the Royal family’s Drago class yacht Bluebottle has been restored, Pip Hare has advice for t…

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Personal watercraft 17:03

3y ago17:03

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They’re great fun but not everyone’s a fan. Responsible users of personal watercraft are saying that a minority of users are giving the rest of them a bad name. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.ukBy BBC Radio Solent

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RNLI: Label Your Kit 10:35

3y ago10:35

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Lymington RNLI is urging water users to label their kit in a bid to stop unnecessary call outs.Abandoned dinghies, kite and wind surfing gear have all triggered searches only for the owners to be found alive and well in a local pub or at home.Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.uk…

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Historic chandlery 15:30

3y ago15:30

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After 500 years in London, Arthur Beale has become the first chandlery to open in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.MD Hugh Taylor talks about the brand’s history and Hannah Prowse from Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust reveals how the partnership came about. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.uk…

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MV Freedom 22:33

3y ago22:33

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The Friends of MV Freedom which is based in Weymouth, provide access to the sea for people living with disability. Their trips can change people’s lives. Volunteer skipper Dirk Aldous talks about the history of the charity, their brand new vessel and their Queens Award for Voluntary Service.Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@…

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Round the Island Race 2021 14:45

3y ago14:45

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After the first ever peace time cancellation, the world famous Round the Island Race is back for 2021 and it’s 90th anniversary edition.For the thousands taking part in the race around the Isle of Wight, they will be in the biggest participation event to be held in the UK since before March 2020.The Island Sailing Club’s Dave Atkinson is the race o…

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UKSA 22:52

3y ago22:52

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On this edition, UKSA CEO Ben Willows talks about the importance of the UK Sailing Academy to the maritime industry and to the Isle of Wight’s youngsters. How world class and record-breaking sailors use their facilities alongside primary schools. And how their new sea.change initiative is designed to encourage teenagers into maritime careers. Podca…

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10 years of Wetwheels 28:02

3y ago28:02

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On this edition, the founder of the charity Wetwheels Geoff Holt MBE talks about the first decade of the project that offers a unique opportunity for disabled and disadvantaged people of all ages - including those with multiple, profound and complex impairments - to access the water.Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.u…

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Association Of Sail Training Organisations 26:25

3y ago26:25

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Association Of Sail Training Organisations chair Mark Todd talks about the impact of sail training on those who take part.Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.ukBy BBC Radio Solent

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Southampton Sailing Club 21:41

3y ago21:41

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Christopher Waddington, chief instructor at Southampton Sailing Club talks about the club’s history, its enviable location and post Covid plans. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.ukBy BBC Radio Solent

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Sailing Wellness 14:38

3y ago14:38

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On this edition we hear from Simon Collyer who’s set up an initiative exploring sailing wellness.Simon talks about his project and how sailors from the Olympics and Paralympics are involved. And he talks about growing up sailing off the Essex coast.By BBC Radio Solent

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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 14:01

3y ago14:01

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On this edition we’re hearing about 2 of the most historic vessels ever to set sail from Portsmouth.Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has spent the last year updating the visitor experiences at HMS Victory and at the Mary Rose museum, and we’ve been to have a look.Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.uk…

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Sailing with multiple sclerosis 22:07

3y ago22:07

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On this edition, hear from people living with multiple sclerosis who have taken part in a sailing day organised by the charity Oceans of Hope UK.Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.ukBy BBC Radio Solent

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Buckler's Hard 16:36

3y ago16:36

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On this edition, we’re by the waterside in an historic New Forest boat building site.The Honourable Mary Montagu-Scott DL talks about the history and present day of Buckler’s Hard.Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.ukBy BBC Radio Solent

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Royal Southern Yacht Club 23:54

3y ago23:54

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The Royal Southern Yacht Club’s rear commodore sailing and flag officer Paul Ward talks about the challenges of running a programme during and after the pandemic, and the positives of lockdown. Also the J/ classes, the club’s youth programme and having HRH Prince Phillip as club patron.Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.c…

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RNLI coxwain retires after 51 years 21:48

3y ago21:48

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With 2 two bravery awards and an MBE to his name, Peter Huxtable has recently hung up his wellies and handed back his RNLI pager, after an amazing 51 years service.Described by his colleagues as a ‘legend’, Peter is credited with saving 449 lives in the years since he first joined up with the Shoreham lifeboat.Podcast compiled and presented by Neil…

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Sailing to Fastnet and back in a day 13:20

3y ago13:20

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On this edition, we hear from the MOD70 owner and its skipper after they smashed the record for the Fastnet course.Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.ukBy BBC Radio Solent

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Pip Hare's Vendee Globe 46:13

3y ago46:13

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In February 2021, Poole based sailor Pip Hare crossed the finish line of the Vendee Globe, having completed the world’s toughest race.BBC Radio Solent has followed Pip in her quest for this goal for 10 years. Steve Harris narrates a special programme telling her story and the story of the race she almost didn’t finish.Music content edited for compl…

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Cowes Harbour Master in conversation 27:45

3y ago27:45

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Outgoing Cowes harbour master Captain Stuart McIntosh talks about his lifelong love of the water, serving on Donald Trump’s superyacht and the role of the harbour master in Cowes.Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.ukBy BBC Radio Solent

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Prada Cup Final day 4 round up 44:40

3y ago44:40

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On this edition, the dream is over for Portsmouth based INEOS Team UK who have lost out to the Italian Luna Rossa team in the Prada Cup. A win on day 3 wasn’t enough for Sir Ben Ainslie’s team who lost the America’s Cup Challenger series 7-1.This is a round up of day 4 of the Prada Cup final in New Zealand.Podcast compiled using material provided b…

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Prada Cup Final day 3 round up 26:59

3y ago26:59

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On this edition, day 3 of the Prada Cup final in New Zealand.Podcast compiled using material provided by Americas Cup and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.ukBy BBC Radio Solent

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Prada Cup Final day 2 round up 27:53

3y ago27:53

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On this edition, day 2 of the Prada Cup final in New Zealand.Podcast compiled using material provided by Americas Cup and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.ukBy BBC Radio Solent

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