Best Coventry Culture Podcasts (2024)

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When Shorts Were Short S3 E22 - ALISTAIR ROBERTSON WBA and Wolves 1:28:34

3M ago1:28:34

1:28:34

When Shorts Were Short concerns itself solely with what was actually a very narrow window in football history when teams wore, well, short shorts. The podcast takes 1954 as its starting point, when Umbro made their first England kit with shorter shorts, to 1992, when short shorts were all but finished as Umbro's baggy shorts for Tottenham's new kit…

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When Shorts Were Short S3 E21 - Dave Bowler (Classic Kits 1954-92) 42:39

3M ago42:39

42:39

When Shorts Were Short concerns itself solely with what was actually a very narrow window in football history when teams wore, well, short shorts. The podcast takes 1954 as its starting point, when Umbro made their first England kit with shorter shorts, to 1992, when short shorts were all but finished as Umbro's baggy shorts for Tottenham's new kit…

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When Shorts Were Short S3 E20 Stuart Horsfield - Brazil '82 1:50:45

3M ago1:50:45

1:50:45

When Shorts Were Short concerns itself solely with what was actually a very narrow window in football history when teams wore, well, short shorts. The podcast takes 1954 as its starting point, when Umbro made their first England kit with shorter shorts, to 1992, when short shorts were all but finished as Umbro's baggy shorts for Tottenham's new kit…

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When Shorts Were Short S3 E19 GARRY THOMPSON - Coventry, WBA, Sheff Wed, Villa, Watford, Palace, QPR 1:51:16

4M ago1:51:16

1:51:16

When Shorts Were Short concerns itself solely with what was actually a very narrow window in football history when teams wore, well, short shorts. The podcast takes 1954 as its starting point, when Umbro made their first England kit with shorter shorts, to 1992, when short shorts were all but finished as Umbro's baggy shorts for Tottenham's new kit…

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When Shorts Were Short S3 E18 - Dave Bowler on Alf Ramsey and Ipswich Town 1955-63 1:23:58

4M ago1:23:58

1:23:58

When Shorts Were Short concerns itself solely with what was actually a very narrow window in football history when teams wore, well, short shorts. The podcast takes 1954 as its starting point, when Umbro made their first England kit with shorter shorts, to 1992, when short shorts were all but finished as Umbro's baggy shorts for Tottenham's new kit…

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When Shorts Were Short S3 E17 - LEIGHTON JAMES (Wales, Burnley, Derby, QPR, Swansea, Sunderland, Bury and Newport) 1:27:50

4M ago1:27:50

1:27:50

When Shorts Were Short concerns itself solely with what was actually a very narrow window in football history when teams wore, well, short shorts. The podcast takes 1954 as its starting point, when Umbro made their first England kit with shorter shorts, to 1992, when short shorts were all but finished as Umbro's baggy shorts for Tottenham's new kit…

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When Shorts Were Short S3 E16 Steven Scragg - Liverpool '81 - 82 (Paisley's Greatest Moment?) 1:44:36

4M ago1:44:36

1:44:36

When Shorts Were Short concerns itself solely with what was actually a very narrow window in football history when teams wore, well, short shorts. The podcast takes 1954 as its starting point, when Umbro made their first England kit with shorter shorts, to 1992, when short shorts were all but finished as Umbro's baggy shorts for Tottenham's new kit…

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When Shorts Were Short S3 E15 - KENNY HIBBITT (Wolves, Coventry and Bristol Rovers) 1:31:53

4M ago1:31:53

1:31:53

When Shorts Were Short concerns itself solely with what was actually a very narrow window in football history when teams wore, well, short shorts. The podcast takes 1954 as its starting point, when Umbro made their first England kit with shorter shorts, to 1992, when short shorts were all but finished as Umbro's baggy shorts for Tottenham's new kit…

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When Shorts Were Short S3 E14 - Paul McParlan (Classic Kits 1954-92) 30:40

5M ago30:40

30:40

When Shorts Were Short concerns itself solely with what was actually a very narrow window in football history when teams wore, well, short shorts. The podcast takes 1954 as its starting point, when Umbro made their first England kit with shorter shorts, to 1992, when short shorts were all but finished as Umbro's baggy shorts for Tottenham's new kit…

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When Shorts Were Short S3 E13 - Paul McParlan on Everton '87 - The Forgotten Champions 1:41:15

5M ago1:41:15

1:41:15

When Shorts Were Short concerns itself solely with what was actually a very narrow window in football history when teams wore, well, short shorts. The podcast takes 1954 as its starting point, when Umbro made their first England kit with shorter shorts, to 1992, when short shorts were all but finished as Umbro's baggy shorts for Tottenham's new kit…

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When Shorts Were Short S3 E12 - Terry Conroy (Stoke City and Rep of Ireland) 1:38:49

5M ago1:38:49

1:38:49

When Shorts Were Short concerns itself solely with what was actually a very narrow window in football history when teams wore, well, short shorts. The podcast takes 1954 as its starting point, when Umbro made their first England kit with shorter shorts, to 1992, when short shorts were all but finished as Umbro's baggy shorts for Tottenham's new kit…

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When Shorts Were Short S3 E11 - Mike Keegan (Mail Sport) on Oldham Athletic 1989-91 1:36:16

5M ago1:36:16

1:36:16

When Shorts Were Short concerns itself solely with what was actually a very narrow window in football history when teams wore, well, short shorts. The podcast takes 1954 as its starting point, when Umbro made their first England kit with shorter shorts, to 1992, when short shorts were all but finished as Umbro's baggy shorts for Tottenham's new kit…

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When Shorts Were Short S3 E10 - John Barnwell 1:36:06

5M ago1:36:06

1:36:06

When Shorts Were Short concerns itself solely with what was actually a very narrow window in football history when teams wore, well, short shorts. The podcast takes 1954 as its starting point, when Umbro made their first England kit with shorter shorts, to 1992, when short shorts were all but finished as Umbro's baggy shorts for Tottenham's new kit…

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When Shorts Were Short S3 E09 - Chris Evans MP on Don Revie 1:43:37

6M ago1:43:37

1:43:37

When Shorts Were Short concerns itself solely with what was actually a very narrow window in football history when teams wore, well, short shorts. The podcast takes 1954 as its starting point, when Umbro made their first England kit with shorter shorts, to 1992, when short shorts were all but finished as Umbro's baggy shorts for Tottenham's new kit…

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When Shorts Were Short S3 E08 Jeff Foulser - The Big Match (Producer 1976-89) 1:38:31

6M ago1:38:31

1:38:31

When Shorts Were Short concerns itself solely with what was actually a very narrow window in football history when teams wore, well, short shorts. The podcast takes 1954 as its starting point, when Umbro made their first England kit with shorter shorts, to 1992, when short shorts were all but finished as Umbro's baggy shorts for Tottenham's new kit…

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When Shorts Were Short S3 E07 Alan Hinton - Wolves, Forest, Derby and England 1:24:44

6M ago1:24:44

1:24:44

When Shorts Were Short concerns itself solely with what was actually a very narrow window in football history when teams wore, well, short shorts. The podcast takes 1954 as its starting point, when Umbro made their first England kit with shorter shorts, to 1992, when short shorts were all but finished as Umbro's baggy shorts for Tottenham's new kit…

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A Christmas Cardiff (Stop 7: Cardiff) 49:16

6M ago49:16

49:16

Episode 7: Cardiff – It’s that great British tradition: a Doctor Who Christmas Special Episode! And this week, we’re bringing it to you direct from the good Doctor’s homeland, Cardiff, Wales! But which Doctor Who legend visited Sister Act the Musical this week? Find out in the final stop of leg 1! *** Sister Act: the Musical 2023-24 UK/Ireland Tour…

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When Shorts Were Short S3 E06 Mark Adolph - Subbuteo 1:47:24

7M ago1:47:24

1:47:24

When Shorts Were Short concerns itself solely with what was actually a very narrow window in football history when teams wore, well, short shorts. The podcast takes 1954 as its starting point, when Umbro made their first England kit with shorter shorts, to 1992, when short shorts were all but finished as Umbro's baggy shorts for Tottenham's new kit…

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Buzzing and Gorgeous (Stop 6: Cheltenham) 46:56

7M ago46:56

46:56

Episode 6: Cheltenham – On the first two-week stop of the Sister Act: The Musical UK/Ireland Tour, the gang are in Cheltenham to follow-up on last week’s discussion of Stage Door Etiquette, plus Dolly is joined by one of her favourite humans for a jaunty saunter to spot Cheltenham’s famous street-art! *** Sister Act: the Musical 2023-24 UK/Ireland …

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When Shorts Were Short S3 E05 Barrie Tomlinson's all-time Comic Book Footballers X1 2:02:13

7M ago2:02:13

2:02:13

When Shorts Were Short concerns itself solely with what was actually a very narrow window in football history when teams wore, well, short shorts. The podcast takes 1954 as its starting point, when Umbro made their first England kit with shorter shorts, to 1992, when short shorts were all but finished as Umbro's baggy shorts for Tottenham's new kit…

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A Coven(try) of Witches w/ Dianne Pilkington! (Stop 5: Coventry) 56:38

7M ago56:38

56:38

Episode 5: Coventry – This week, we’re picking up a hitchhiker in the shape of Legendary West End performer Dianne Pilkington! Fresh from journeying up the yellow brick road, this delightful diva drops by for some hilarious tour stories from shows such as ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical’, ‘Cats’, ‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks’, and…

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When Shorts Were Short S3 E04 Alan Smith (Ex-Leicester, Arsenal and England) 1:22:46

7M ago1:22:46

1:22:46

When Shorts Were Short concerns itself solely with what was actually a very narrow window in football history when teams wore, well, short shorts. The podcast takes 1954 as its starting point, when Umbro made their first England kit with shorter shorts, to 1992, when short shorts were all but finished as Umbro's baggy shorts for Tottenham's new kit…

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When Shorts Were Short S3 E03 Neil Palmer on Gerry Gow 1:40:50

7M ago1:40:50

1:40:50

When Shorts Were Short concerns itself solely with what was actually a very narrow window in football history when teams wore, well, short shorts. The podcast takes 1954 as its starting point, when Umbro made their first England kit with shorter shorts, to 1992, when short shorts were all but finished as Umbro's baggy shorts for Tottenham's new kit…

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When Shorts Were Short S3 E02 - David Hunt (Scorcher and Roy of the Rovers Editor) 1:21:50

7M ago1:21:50

1:21:50

When Shorts Were Short concerns itself solely with what was actually a very narrow window in football history when teams wore, well, short shorts. The podcast takes 1954 as its starting point, when Umbro made their first England kit with shorter shorts, to 1992, when short shorts were all but finished as Umbro's baggy shorts for Tottenham's new kit…

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When Shorts Were Short S3 E01 - Tim Vickery (Classic Kits 1954 - 92) 51:02

7M ago51:02

51:02

When Shorts Were Short concerns itself solely with what was actually a very narrow window in football history when teams wore, well, short shorts. The podcast takes 1954 as its starting point, when Umbro made their first England kit with shorter shorts, to 1992, when short shorts were all but finished as Umbro's baggy shorts for Tottenham's new kit…

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EdinBooOoorgh! (Stop 4: Edinburgh) 42:09

7M ago42:09

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Episode 4: Edinburgh – Things are getting spooky in Scotland this week as Lizzie and Alfie get to know the three ghosts who haunt Edinburgh’s famous Festival Theatre. Plus, the gang return a favour to a Queen with a bus tour of Edinburgh’s superb architecture. *** Sister Act: the Musical 2023-24 UK/Ireland Tour Tickets: https://www.sisteractthemusi…

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Plaster Act (Stop 3: Stoke-on-Trent) 38:11

8M ago38:11

38:11

Episode 3: Stoke-on-Trent – Like an Emma over Bridgewater, Lizzie and Alfie take Dolly to Stoke’s famous pottery house to paint some gifts for the family. Plus, Lizzie enthralls Alfie with an exploration of Orchestras on tour. *** Sister Act: the Musical 2023-24 UK/Ireland Tour Tickets: https://www.sisteractthemusical.co.uk/ Show Socials: https://t…

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Hullo, Dolly! (Stop 2: Hull) 38:31

8M ago38:31

38:31

Episode 2: Hull – On the second stop, our hosts stop by a local farm for a week, where Lizzie educates listeners with the New Theatre’s amazing WWII history, plus Alfie and Dolly to a local art gallery where we meets Bootleg Shreg. *** Sister Act: the Musical 2023-24 UK/Ireland Tour Tickets: https://www.sisteractthemusical.co.uk/ Show Socials: http…

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Starting at the South End (Stop 1: Southend-on-Sea) 40:35

8M ago40:35

40:35

Episode 1: South End-on-Sea – The bus departs for South End as Lizzie and Alfie set off on their epic adventure with Dolly the Dog in tow. On the first stop, host Lizzie gives a rundown of upcoming episodes, get to know our adorable hosts, learn about tour accommodation, plus Alfie takes Dolly for a spot of tea at Sara's Tea Garden – and we expect …

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Henry Normal 41:48

12M ago41:48

41:48

Henry Normal is anything but normal. A prolific poet and writer, he grew up in a poor part of Nottingham and nearly killed himself, after putting on a World War 2 gas mask he found while playing in the rubble of a city bombsite. Before he became a teenager his mother died, after which he became more introverted, learning to “escape” day-to-day life…

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Coventry Market: Monday morning for traders and customers 3:52

2y ago3:52

3:52

The circular market hall has held a prominent and central focal point in Coventry’s architectural landscape for over 60 years. So in this soundscape, we slip inside to visit on an ordinary Monday morning in January. As we weave our way around the building for a full 360 tour, we enjoy listening in to the locals and traders’ passing exchanges and pu…

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Priory Place to Pool Meadow: Tweeting birds and busy bus stops 8:09

2y ago8:09

8:09

There’s been a bus station in Coventry since way before the second world war. But it’s had many guises. Now known as Pool Meadow, it’s become a vibrant transport hub for travellers to access all corners of the city. But first we begin over the road in Priory Place - the now underground site of a mediaeval cathedral, once excavated by Tony Robinson …

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River Sherbourne: Walking Riverside in Coundon 4:33

2y ago4:33

4:33

Behind the Sherbourne Fields School is a path leading to Coundon Wedge Drive and Allesley village. Listen closely and we can hear the hum of the rush hour traffic in the distance. This time, we twist and turn walking along the river’s path, with the leaves and twigs crunching under our feet, taking in the birds and wildlife surrounding us on the ou…

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Earlsdon: Traffic along the high street, to the birds on Albany Road. 4:39

2y ago4:39

4:39

Once home to Sir Frank Whittle, the pioneer of the jet engine and a hotspot for the watchmakers of Coventry, Earlsdon is littered with beautiful architecture and historical secrets. Yet today it’s a simple weekday morning as we walk along Earlsdon High street - pass the shops, pubs and workmen - towards a noisy hedge on Albany Road, with some tweet…

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Broadgate to The Burgess: Lady Godiva and Peeping Tom at Midday 5:03

2y ago5:03

5:03

As 12 o’clock strikes, the Broadgate clock sees Lady Godiva appear whilst an ogling Peeping Tom looks on from above. Back in the city centre, we continue where we finished on episode four. We turn 180 degrees and walk across Broadgate, past the towering marble statue of Earl Leofric’s wife. We pay thanks to the accordion player outside Primark and …

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Cannon Park Shopping Centre: Morning shoppers in Canley 4:00

2y ago4:00

4:00

On the south west of the city, turning off the A45, just a stone’s throw from the main campus of the ironically named University of Warwick, is Canley. On this episode, we’re not far from the birthplace of the late political activist Sir Henry Parkes - a staunch advocate for improving the conditions of the working classes. We’re inside Cannon Park …

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The Precincts: Tune in to a saxophonist and follow the fountains 4:21

2y ago4:21

4:21

We’re back in the city centre in this episode, beside the central circular fountain where both precincts meet with Market Way and Smithford Way. We follow the water, taking in the poetry on the floor titled ‘Weaving Coventry’ towards the Upper Precinct fountains, drop a pound in the pot of the saxophonist busker and head towards the Lady Godiva sta…

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Tile Hill: Listening to the wind in Limbrick Woods, opposite Jardine Crescent 5:20

2y ago5:20

5:20

Once a part of the Forest of Arden, Limbrick Woods is one of several woodlands that still exist amongst the housing estates in Tile Hill. If you were driving past, you could blink and miss it. Wondering where it is? It’s just a stone's throw from Jardine Crescent. Take a few minutes out to listen to the birds and the wind above you, to your side, i…

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Bell Green: Friday morning in Riley Square 4:57

2y ago4:57

4:57

It’s cold and cloudy in Riley Square. Shoppers are headed to the supermarket, a child zips about on his bike, people are sipping coffee outside the cafe, and there’s even an event outside the library today. Riley Square was once one of the hottest shopping destinations of the city, but some say it’s become grey and dreary, it’s often forgotten and …

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University Square: Skateboarders, students and tourists 5:51

2y ago5:51

5:51

In our first episode of the Our Cov soundscape series we begin by standing not far from the steps of The Herbert Art Gallery. We’re looking across University Square towards the sculpture of St Michael and the Devil, as skateboarders move around us. Soon a tour guide interrupts our thoughts with an “over here please”, ushering us to shift our gaze t…

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Hawwa in Coventry’s Creative Quarter: The Future Is Coming 14:32

2y ago14:32

14:32

From reading aloud at school to writing poetry for the stage; thanks to Coventry City of Culture, 15 year old Hawwa is city’s first ever young poet laureate! Having played a part in Little Amal’s visit to the city and the 60th anniversary of Coventry’s Cathedral production ‘Ghost in the Ruins’, Hawwa shares her amazement at escaping the classroom t…

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Sorrelle in the library: Seeing The Libraries With A Fresh Perspective 14:51

2y ago14:51

14:51

Sorrelle grew up in Coventry in the 1970s and 1980s. She begins by reminding us how it used to be. These days, Sorrelle plays a key role in developing the city’s libraries. Over the last year, her job has grown and expanded more than she could ever imagine. Gone are the days of silent spaces and shushing, now Coventry Libraries are a space for art …

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Lawrence in Earlsdon: A Story of Becoming 17:07

2y ago17:07

17:07

Until a few months ago, Lawrence was a school teacher. But his voluntary work with the City of Culture as a City Host made him think twice about the direction his career was headed. Now, he’s leaving the classroom behind to work with the local police force. As we revisit Spencer Park, a place Sky Blues fan Lawrence found solace walking through duri…

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Last in Foleshill: My Heart Is In Zimbabwe, But My Home Is Now Coventry 17:27

2y ago17:27

17:27

12 years ago Last and her son arrived in Coventry, homeless, seeking refuge. They eventually found a new home in Bannerbrook Park, the former home of Massey Ferguson. But Last admits she was reluctant to embrace the city at first. After witnessing pain, anguish and sorrow living in hostels with fellow asylum seekers, Last went on to graduate with t…

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Hayley at The Herbert: Where I Belong 15:33

2y ago15:33

15:33

Hayley and her family have always visited The Herbert Art Gallery. Yet until she was commissioned by the City of Culture, she never considered herself as an artist. Her home may be Warwick, but Hayley’s creative heart has long been in Coventry - a place she feels she can truly be herself. Now with the support of the Coventry City of Culture produce…

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Duncan in Canley: Finding My Voice and A Safe Space 13:03

2y ago13:03

13:03

Primary school teacher Duncan reflects on what culture means to him and how that perception has changed after playing a leading part in the City of Culture production ‘Symphony of Us’; a project that truly celebrated Coventry's diversity. It’s in these newly formed connections with strangers that’s given him great pride for his hometown, a platform…

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Bonus Episode: A brief debrief 10:54

2y ago10:54

10:54

Adrian's mission to find out what defines our region and what makes a Midlander comes to an end, for now... He's spoken to 9 famous folk from central England - five men, four women, one novelist, two musicians, a pair of film directors, a couple of sports stars, one actor, one MP. It’s been quite a journey - so here’s a brief debrief. Commissioned …

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Introducing: Our Cov 3:29

2y ago3:29

3:29

Grab your headphones and take a walk with a new friend. Explore Coventry through the eyes and ears of the ordinary folk of the city, and hear how their lives have been transformed throughout Coventry’s City of Culture year. 6 storytellers. 10 soundscapes. Poetry. Music. And real life inspiration. Just like this… This is Our Cov. Available from May …

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Ellie Simmonds 34:02

2+ y ago34:02

34:02

Paralympian Ellie Simmonds is starting a life away from the Midlands but still lives close enough to the motorway to be able to get to the place she will always call home: “To be that poster girl for the Midlands... It makes me so proud because I love the Midlands. I love going back home. I love being able to talk about the Brummie accent and all t…

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Jess Phillips 40:41

2+ y ago40:41

40:41

Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley since 2015, Jess has lived her entire life in the city. She did study at Leeds University. But came home every weekend. “I belong here. I belong in Birmingham,” she says, “ I can feel it when I'm on the train on the way back from London every week. My shoulders start to relax when I get through the Chilterns.” Jess …

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