Best Cambridgeshire Podcasts (2024)

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Chickens looking for a South Cambridgeshire Henhouse 7:51

4h ago7:51

7:51

The British Hen Welfare Trust is looking for a new facility in South Cambridgeshire to take care of ‘retired’ chickens. They also want to build a team of volunteers. Head […]

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Cambridge Breakfast: PCC Interviews – Edna Murphy 13:21

3h ago13:21

13:21

In the first of his Police and Crime Commissioner Interviews, Julian speaks to Lib Dem candidate Edna Murphy.

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Episode 59 - Dean Akrill (SCART) interview 23:06

1d ago23:06

23:06

An interview with Dean Akrill, Writer and Director of Fuzzy, produced by SCART in Sprowston. Also a look at the shows Ray has seen recently, and some shout-outs for upcoming productions. Support the showBy Ray Tempesta / Dean Akrill

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Cambridge Breakfast: World Art Day 11:21

3d ago11:21

11:21

World Art Day (Monday 15 April) aims to raise awareness of the role of art in nurturing creativity, innovation and cultural diversity. Julian speaks to Dr Anna Dempster, a Fellow […]

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Cambridge Breakfast: Students raise funds for UNICEF Support Gaza Appeal 7:32

9d ago7:32

7:32

Students from the Histon and Impington village primary schools and at Impington Village College have agreed to pitch up tents in their gardens or sleep in dens in their front […]

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Cambridge Breakfast: Road Safety Officer Kathleen Bowman 10:08

11d ago10:08

10:08

Kathleen Bowman, Community Road Safety Officer from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue, drops in.

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Episode 58 - Combined Actors of Cambridge, The Ghostly Gift of Miss Constance Couper 34:07

16d ago34:07

34:07

An interview with Sean Lang and Sarah Ingram, writer and director respectively of the latest production from Combined Actors of Cambridge. Support the showBy Ray Tempesta / Sean Lang / Sarah Ingram

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Cambridge Breakfast: Rail improvements for Cambridgeshire 12:10

13d ago12:10

12:10

Network Rail’s Anglia route is embarking on a five-year rail improvement plan with a major signalling project and a new station for South Cambridgeshire underway. Julian hets the details […]

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Cambridge Breakfast: YouGov poll and Cambridge City Council Elections 11:17

13d ago11:17

11:17

A poll by YouGov suggests big losses for the Conservatives at the General Election. The Lib Dems would take the reconstituted South Cambridgeshire seat, while current South Cambs’ Conservative MP […]

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Cambridge Breakfast: Charity rower Tom Mould 10:01

20d ago10:01

10:01

The Cambridge man who’s rowing more than 2,000km to highlight depression in men and raise money for charity. Julian Clover speaks to Tom Mould, who’s raising Money for Shout.

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Cambridge Breakfast: Skatepark for The Shelfords 7:50

20d ago7:50

7:50

Building work is under way in Great Shelford to create a mini-skatepark. £20,000 was raised for The Shelford Wheelzone locally with another £98,000 coming from the FCC Communities Foundation. It’s […]

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Episode 57 - David Lester (Drama Mavericks) interview 20:55

21d ago20:55

20:55

An interview with Drama Mavericks' founder, David Lester, ahead of their debut production - Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage. Also features a look at what Ray has been up to recently, and previews of some upcoming productions in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire. Support the showBy Ray Tempesta / David Lester

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Cambridge Breakfast: Giraffe of the Week – Miraffe 6:57

28d ago6:57

6:57

Julian meets students from St Mary’s School who tell him about their contribution to Cambridge Standing Tall, Miraffe.

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Cambridge Breakfast: Boat Race coach Rob Baker 7:33

26d ago7:33

7:33

The annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race is just days away and once again, the crews from the two universities will battle it out on The Thames. Cambridge 105 Radio […]

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Cambridge Breakfast: Dr Claire Hynes 9:49

27d ago9:49

9:49

The Cambridge Festival is hosting a talk: Race and Society: Have we made any real progress since Black Lives Matter. Dr Claire Hynes, who is taking part in the debate […]

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Cambridge Breakfast: Giraffes Standing Tall 8:57

1M ago8:57

8:57

Dozens of giraffes can now be seen across the City as part of Cambridge Standing Tall. Ellie Edge is the Partnerships Manager with Break which is behind the scheme. And […]

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Cambridge Breakfast: Cambourne Robots first to get charging station 6:00

27d ago6:00

6:00

The company behind Cambourne’s delivery robots has installed the first wireless robot charging station for them in Europe. Starship Technologies is working with Cambourne Town Council to make sure their […]

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Cambridge Breakfast: Better bus routes needed 10:55

29d ago10:55

10:55

Transport campaigners say there’s a need for new bus routes to bring passengers in to Cambridge from villages living to the East of the City. They say new services are […]

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Cambridge Breakfast Home-Start appeal 10:34

1M ago10:34

10:34

Home-Start Cambridgeshire, which offers support to families with at least one child under five has launched a fundraising appeal. CEO Hayley Norfolk spoke to Julian Clover.

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Cambridge Breakfast Bells for Landbeach 13:04

1M ago13:04

13:04

The Parish Church of All Saints, Landbeach is taking delivery of two new bells. one for Community, one to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles, last year. Danielle Malan and Angela […]

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Episode 56 - East & Under Theatre Company 32:25

1M ago32:25

32:25

An interview with Molly Cutter and Andrew Macmillan of the brand new East & Under Theatre Company Support the showBy Ray Tempesta / Molly Cutter / Andrew Macmillan

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Cambridge Breakfast: The Shelfords named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live list 7:23

1M ago7:23

7:23

The Sunday Times Best Places to Live has just been published and Linda chats to head judge Tim Palmer about this annual institution and the South Cambridgeshire villages featured in […]

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Cambridge Breakfast: How Cambridge writers are highlighting climate change 10:20

1M ago10:20

10:20

Steve Waters is a playwright and scriptwriter whose many works include The Contingency Plan and the acclaimed four-part radio drama Song of the Reed. At this year’s Cambridge Festival. he […]

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Cambridge Breakfast: Turning geysers into music 13:54

1M ago13:54

13:54

A Scientist at the ARU has turned the sound of geysers at the Yellowstone National Park in the United States into a musical soundscape. Dr Domenico Vicinanza will use seismographic data […]

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Cambridge Breakfast: Cambridge Cyrenians receive £41,000 donation 13:54

1M ago13:54

13:54

Local charity, Cambridge Cyrenians, has received a £41,000 donation from the Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund to provide supported accommodation for people facing homelessness in Cambridge. Julian spoke to […]

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Cambridge Breakfast: South Cambs Empty Property Campaign 5:11

1M ago5:11

5:11

South Cambridgeshire District Council has launched an awareness campaign to bring empty properties back into use and help get families living in suitable homes. The Authority is running two schemes, […]

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Cambridge Breakfast: Do men simply not see what housework needs to be done? 8:15

1M ago8:15

8:15

Linda is joined by Cambridge Philosopher Tom McLelland who is leading a discussion at the Cambridge Festival called Seeing the mess: Gender, housework and perception. Do men simply not see […]

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Cambridge Breakfast: What climate change can do for you 10:24

1M ago10:24

10:24

PhD supervisor Professor Mike Hulme tells Julian Clover how Climate Change arguments could be reframed, ahead of his Cambridge Festival session, What climate change can do for you.

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Cambridge Breakfast: Daniel Zeichner Budget Reaction 9:58

2M ago9:58

9:58

Julian gets the views on Wednesday’s budget from Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner.

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Cambridge Breakfast: Ren: The Girl with the Mark 10:37

1M ago10:37

10:37

A Fantasy drama shot on location in Cambridgeshire will receive its premiere at The Light Cinema in Cambridge tomorrow (Thursday). Ren: The Girl with the Mark tells the story of […]

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Cambridge Breakfast: Giles Yeo 9:51

2M ago9:51

9:51

Professor Giles Yeo, author of books including Why Calories Don’t Count, tells Julian about his Cambridge Festival session on the long-term impact of diet and hunger on our physical and […]

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Cambridge Breakfast: Recycling laptops for those in need 8:07

2M ago8:07

8:07

Cambridge 2030, in partnership with Cambridge City Council, is calling on Cambridgeshire businesses, non-profit organisations and charities to recycle their laptops when they are upgraded or replaced, by donating them […]

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Cambridge Breakfast: Ekin Road recommended for demolition 17:25

2M ago17:25

17:25

The City Council says it will consult with residents on Ekin Road after a report recommended the estate should be completely demolished and rebuilt. Julian Clover hears from resident Darren […]

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Episode 55 - Pride & Prejudice at the Maddermarket 27:07

2M ago27:07

27:07

An interview with Sabrina Poole (writer, director, and general dogsbody), Emma Smith, and Barney Matley, all of whom play a pivotal role in the production set to be staged at Norwich's Maddermarket Theatre. Support the showBy Ray Tempesta / Sabrina Poole / Emma Smith / Barney Matley

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Cambridge Breakfast: Volunteer Cambs website launch 11:38

2M ago11:38

11:38

We hear about new website has been launched by Support Cambridgeshire, promoting opportunities for residents to explore volunteering near them. Mark Freeman tells Julian about the site and what you […]

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Episode 54 - Michelle (and Jess) Hutchings interview - Queers at Norwich Assembly House 25:44

2M ago25:44

25:44

An interview with Michelle Hutchings ahead of the reprisal of her award-winning production of Queers at Assembly House Norwich from the 15-17 Feb. Also features a catch-up on what your host has been up to, as well as a look at some upcoming shows in East Anglia. Support the showBy Ray Tempesta / Michelle Hutchings

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Episode 53 - Scott Meacock interview (Horning Amateur Theatrical Society) 28:56

4M ago28:56

28:56

An interview with Scott Meacock, writer and director of The Little Mermaid pantomime at HATS (Horning Amateur Theatrical Society). Plus a look at the pantos Ray has seen lately, and the usual shout-outs for upcoming productions in our region. Support the showBy Ray Tempesta / Scott Meacock

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Episode 52 - Combined Actors of Cambridge (Season's Greetings) interview 30:51

5M ago30:51

30:51

An interview with Jennie Scott-Reid, Jenny Scudamore, and Rebecca Hawker, ahead of their production of Alan Ayckbourn's Season's Greetings at the ADC Theatre in Cambridge. Support the showBy Ray Tempesta / Jennie Scott-Reid / Jenny Scudamore / Rebecca Hawker

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Spotting the signs of predatory behaviour 18:50

5M ago18:50

18:50

In this episode we will be discussing the force’s work to prevent violence against women and girls. This is a priority area for the force and has involved a long-term behaviour change campaign and several education projects. This includes training CCTV operators, taxi drivers, door staff and businesses in spotting the signs of predatory behaviour. …

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Dealing with emergency calls 19:22

5M ago19:22

19:22

In this episode we are joined by Tom Wilby, from the force’s Demand Hub, who discusses what it is like to be the first person to speak to someone in an emergency and in need of police support. Tom talks about the types of emergency calls the force receives and the role he plays in protecting people from harm and ensuring they have the help they nee…

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The tell-tale signs of a suspicious death 15:35

5M ago15:35

15:35

In this episode we are joined by Detective Inspector Lindsay Harbour who talks to us about the process involved in investigating the sudden death of a person. From the methodical search at the scene to those tell-tale signs that tell you something isn’t as it seems, Lindsay explains what officers are looking for and the role they play in determinin…

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Catching a social media predator 19:40

5M ago19:40

19:40

In this episode we are joined by DC Charlie Mitton, from the force’s Child Abuse Investigation and Safeguarding Unit, who talks about the investigation into a highly manipulative and dangerous paedophile who preyed on young girls through social media. Warning – This episode contains discussions some listeners may find upsetting or difficult to list…

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Police mental health car 18:16

5M ago18:16

18:16

In this episode we are joined by Inspector Karl Secker who talks about the force’s work to support those in a mental health crisis through the use of a mental health car. Historically police were heavily reliant on the use of emergency powers through section 136 of the Mental Health Act to provide support to those in a mental health crisis. Now tha…

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Episode 51 - Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds (Snow White) 25:56

5M ago25:56

25:56

An interview with Peter Baker and Philippa Carson ahead of them starring in the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds pantomime, Snow White, featuring Dame Judi Dench. Support the showBy Ray Tempesta / Philippa Carson / Peter Baker

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Episode 50 - Nine Lives Theatre Company (Carrie the Musical) 27:51

6M ago27:51

27:51

An interview with Annie Larkin and Georgia Smith of Nine Lives Theatre Company ahead of their production of Carrie the Musical at The Secret Garden in Wisbech. Support the showBy Ray Tempesta / Annie Larkin / Georgia Smith

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