Best Radio Yorkshire Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 104 'All About Yorkshire Part Two' 38:36

21d ago38:36

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Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 104 We are back with the latest episode of our Radio Show. This time we are delighted to return with a special episode all about our home county of Yorkshire. We started this two episode odyssey in our last Radio Show, today we talk favourite places, food and childhood experiences. Join Kay & Dan as …

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Ep 037 Tech, Decks & Specs 37:40

24d ago37:40

37:40

The Glorious Free Republic of Yorkshire is the mightiest new nation state that emerged a few decades ago from the troubled era that was early 21st century Britain. In this episode we have an exclusive chat with tech billionaire Ron Sufjuse, Lloyd visits Lancastrian DJS Bacon & Eggs and we have an undercover report on the Skelmanthorpe planning comm…

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Episode 176: Remembering Graham Naysmith from the Pale Saints; Philosophy Stars Chomsky and Baudrillard; Alex Garland's New Film, Civil War 38:09

2h ago38:09

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Graham pays tribute to guitarist Graeme Naysmith, co-founder of the Leeds band, The Pale Saints and remembers when they played one of his own Charm nights in Harrogate. Time moves on - Looking back at two of the western world's greatest political philosophers of the last half century - Noam Chomsky and Jean Baudrillard and whether two of their best…

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Dr Susy Ridout, Lotus Collaborations – a vision where Autistic and Neurodivergent Victim-Survivors of Sexual Violence are believed and supported 26:09

8h ago26:09

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Lotus Collaborations is a Community Interest Company, set up to address the needs of autistic survivors of sexual violence and sexual abuse. Its directors are Neurodivergent Survivors and allies with experience in accessing and providing specialist support and mentoring to victim-survivors of sexual violence. "There's big gap in understanding among…

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Dynamic Dufty 29:51

2d ago29:51

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Warrington Wolves Full Back Matt Dufty joins Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown to discuss his terrific start to the season. He reveals why Head Coach Sam Burgess has been exactly what the Wolves needed to turn their form around, and talks about developing his skills playing touch-rugby alongside Wigan’s Jai Field and Huddersfield’s Adam Clune. Dufty was…

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Welfare and Wembley 40:32

9d ago40:32

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Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown are joined by former Hull FC Captain Gareth Ellis and former Scotland Head Coach Steve McCormack to discuss their current roles with Rugby League Cares, an organisation which provides off-field support and advice for players, coaches and officials within the sport. They talk about how the approach to player-welfare has …

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Episode 175: Steve Howe and Yes; Benjamin Francis Leftwich Live; Magna Carta Book Update; Beatles Exhibition; William Doyle 32:12

9d ago32:12

32:12

Graham recounts interviewing Steve Howe of Yes about their forthcoming UK tour and York Barbican gig. Benjamin Francis Leftwich live in Leeds? Yes please! Charles is captivated by a fascinating gig at Leeds' Brudenell Social Club. Graham enters the crazy world of data retrieval as he reveals how he nearly lost his entire draft manuscript for a book…

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Willie Peters: a coaching journey 40:24

16d ago40:24

40:24

Ahead of the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup, Hull Kingston Rovers head coach Willie Peters joins Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown to relate his rugby league journey from Sydney to Humberside via Gateshead and Wigan. He talks about the culture he’s trying to create in East Hull, the progress being made on and off the field, the growth of players li…

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The life of Ryan 46:24

23d ago46:24

46:24

Tanya Arnold talks to Ryan Brierley, the Salford Red Devils Full Back who played in his 300th professional game over Easter. He talks about the highs and lows of a career which has seen him represent Leigh, Huddersfield, Toronto, Hull KR, Salford and Scotland. Ryan reveals the importance of the relationships he has built up during his time in the g…

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Episode 173: Ruskin and Brantwood house; Rolling Stones Connection to York; The Holdovers; Steve Harley RIP 39:15

25d ago39:15

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Graham reports on his recent stay in John Ruskin's house at Brantwood in the Lake District- but is the Victorian art critic and social reformer really as relevant to the 21st century as his supporters claim? Graham also talks about his recent pilgrimage to a secret rock n roll shrine in a York pub related to the Rolling Stones. Charles talks about …

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Episode 174: Jesus and Mary Chain Back on Form; Monet in York; Suits You - The Fast Show in York 39:38

25d ago39:38

39:38

Charles and Graham get heady with the quality of the new album from the Jesus and Mary Chain and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Glasgow band. Glasgow Eyes is their best album in over twenty years. Monet in York. Monet’s ‘The Water-Lily Pond’ will be the central feature of a major new exhibition at York Art Gallery to mark the 200th anniversa…

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Episode 103 'All About Yorkshire - Part One' 41:15

1M ago41:15

41:15

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 103 We are back with the latest episode of our Radio Show. This time we are talking about our home country of Yorkshire. We are in fact a unique couple as Kay was born in South Yorkshire and Dan was born in North Yorkshire. What were there experiences like growing up in this unique county and what ar…

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Helping Handley 31:02

1M ago31:02

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Super League’s leading try-scorer Ash Handley joins Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown to talk about his flying start to the 2024 campaign and the secrets to his success so far this season. The Leeds Rhinos winger has scored seven tries in the opening five rounds of the competition and reveals how he was inspired by Basketball legend Michael Jordan to vi…

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Episode 172: Interview Special with Music Journalist Dave Simpson 37:18

1M ago37:18

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Graham and Charles take the opportunity to interview music journalist Dave Simpson as a followup to the previous episode looking at the grassroots music venue crisis sweeping the country. it so happens that Dave had just the other week written about this very subject in an in-depth article for The Guardian. Dave Simpson is one of the UK's leading m…

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Episode 102 'Real books, digital books, audio books or no books' 37:56

2M ago37:56

37:56

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 102 We are back with the latest episode of our Radio Show. This time we are talking about books. Gone are the days of experiencing a book in one format, in the modern world there are so many exciting ways to enjoy a book. In this episode we talk through how 'we' approach reading and we let you know w…

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Episode 171: Music Venue Crisis Threatening Live Music; Wise Children's Blue Beard; Yard Act's New Album; William Doyle's Springs Eternal 38:45

2M ago38:45

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Graham focuses on the extreme difficulties being faced by venues and music artists as yet more venues announce closure. If the decimation of the live music circuit continues what will this mean for the future? Charles is thrilled by Emma Rice's version of Blue Beard for her company Wise Children, this remarkable piece of theatre is currently to be …

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Traveller’s tales with Jordan Abdull 30:40

2M ago30:40

30:40

Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown are joined by Catalans Dragons half-back Jordan Abdull to discuss life as a Rugby League player in the South of France and how he is adapting to his new surroundings. Considered to be one of the finest play-makers in the competition, Abdull was surprisingly allowed to leave Hull KR during the winter and is spending the …

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Episode 170: Arts Funding Crisis; Harrogate Community Radio; 23:53

2M ago23:53

23:53

Graham calls for an emergency debate on arts funding and reports on working with Harrogate Community Radio at a music event last week at All Saints Church in Kirkby Overblow. The perplexing talent of William Doyle as evidenced on his new album Springs Eternal. Plus when is swearing funny in films?By Graham Chalmers and Charles Hutchinson

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Episode 169: American Fiction; Bob Marley: One Love; Let There Be Light...In Harrogate; Roisin Murphy 34:19

2M ago34:19

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Does new film, American Fiction merits a ton of Academy Awards? Graham Chalmers discusses his thoughts. Charles leads discussion around the value of musical biopics as against documentaries in the wake of the release of new film, Bob Marley: One Love. Graham reports on a new light installation coming to Harrogate and then explores the deceptive cha…

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The rules of the game and the rulers of the world 40:14

2M ago40:14

40:14

Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown are joined by the RFL’s Director of Operations Robert Hicks to discuss the controversial sending-off of Hull FC’s Fa’amanu Brown and the governing body’s subsequent decision to amend the rules of the game. As the sport continues it’s drive to protect players from brain injuries they debate the issues that have arisen in…

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Episode 101 'The Power of Planning' 44:51

2M ago44:51

44:51

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 101 We are back with the latest episode of our Radio Show. This time we are talking about planning. We had a tough start to the year, it was thanks to Kays trusty Leuchtturm planner that we got things back on track. In this episode we talk through how we did it. Join Kay & Dan as they: Talk about the…

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Battle of the Planet 29:55

2M ago29:55

29:55

Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown are joined by some special guests to preview the World Club Challenge match between the Super League Champions Wigan Warriors and the best team from Australia, the Penrith Panthers. The winners will earn the right to be called World Club Champions. Wigan Head Coach Matt Peet offers an insight into their preparations for…

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How to be an HR hero, create social value and LOVE your volunteers with Diane Offers, YWCA Yorkshire 27:19

2M ago27:19

27:19

YWCA Yorkshire supports over 250 young women, children and families to build better futures. They may be homeless, escaping abuse, or in financial or other difficulties. It runs programmes to assist them in living happy, fulfilled and independent lives. A charity, it has operated locally since the 1940s. This Valentine's Day it launched a campaign …

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Super League is back! 53:12

2M ago53:12

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Ahead of the new Super League season the podcast returns with Tanya Arnold at the official launch event to preview the upcoming campaign with some of the key personalities involved. Former dual-code international Sam Burgess is back in the UK as the new head coach of Warrington Wolves, and London Broncos return to the top tier following their promo…

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Episode 168: The Woman in Black; One Love and Class 34:19

2M ago34:19

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Charles reflects on the enduring success of the play, The Woman in Black and why it is the perfect introduction to theatre for audiences more used to television and film. Graham reflects on class and the arts as Lashana Lynch, one of the stars of the new Bob Marley biopic One Love, makes the point that people from a working class background have be…

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Episode 167: The Last Dinner Party and The Zone of Interest 21:22

3M ago21:22

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Graham reports on how the unfairly maligned The Last Dinner Party's just released debut album revives 1970s Queen and ABBA with 21st Century attitudes. Charles and Graham discuss why Jonathan Glazer's remarkable new film about Auschwitz - The Zone of Interest - is only part of a new wave of provocative directors working in the new cinema of satiric…

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Episode 166: English Teacher Live in Leeds; ABC Live in York; New Album From Bill Ryder-Jones; Rory Stewart's Politics On the Edge; 36:55

3M ago36:55

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Graham has been to see emerging Leeds band, English Teacher and reflects on a superb night at The Crescent. Charles by contrast went to see ABC with the South Bank Symphonia at York Barbican performing hits including the glorious Lexicon of Love. Graham also discusses how Bill Ryder Jones's new album Iechyd Da hits new heights - or perhaps depths -…

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Episode 165: Pop Artist, Pauline Boty; Poor Things; Overrated Netflix Films; York Art Gallery Exhibition Charges 35:36

3M ago35:36

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Graham discusses two jarring moments in an otherwise brilliant new book about Pauline Boty, the most overlooked British Pop Artist of the 1960s. Charles and Graham reflect on the new film by Greek director, Yorgos Lanthimos, Poor Things, which features an astonishing performance by Emma Stone and is a film dividing audiences over its feminist crede…

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Episode 100 'Shared Interests' 42:56

3M ago42:56

42:56

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 100 Can you believe it, it's time for the one hundredth episode of our Radio Show. This time, we talk about shared interests. We take a look back through twenty years together and we discuss the things which we have enjoyed together. At the end of the show we try and figure out how we have developed …

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Ep 036 Zoos, Poos & Issues 32:12

3M ago32:12

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The Glorious Free Republic of Yorkshire is the mightiest new nation state that emerged a few decades ago from the troubled era that was early 21st century Britain. In this episode we visit Yorkshire's oldest tourist attraction, Skelmanthorpe Zoo and find out about a radical new therapy treatment using swamp mongrels. All the (government approved) i…

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Episode 164: Indie Bands and their Hype; Shed Seven's First Number One Album; Priscilla Reconsidered; The Miracle of Mr Mick 35:31

3M ago35:31

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Graham wants to correct some wrong perceptions about indie bands Bar Italia and The Last Dinner Party. Former guest (Episode 153) Rick Witter's band Shed Seven gets its first Number One album and Charles challenges the view that they are not as important as other bands of the same era. Graham confesses that in last week's episode he got a few thing…

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Episode 163: Sofia Coppola's Priscilla; Pauline Boty and Harrogate's Creative Underground; Why BBC 6 Music Should Create its own Chart 36:28

4M ago36:28

36:28

Graham and Charles take a look at what Sofia Coppolla's new film Priscilla says about Mr & Mrs Elvis and contrast it to Baz Lurmann's own take on the couple in his film, Elvis. Harrogate gets a mention in a brilliant new book on Pauline Boty, the most overlooked figure in the British Pop Art movement of the 1960s. As the charts of the year reveal y…

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Episode 99 ’Endings & beginnings’ 42:19

4M ago42:19

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Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 99 We are so excited to return with a brand new episode of our audio show. In the first show of 2024 join us as we close out our 2023 and look forward to the upcoming year. We talk about all the things we loved and all the things we didn't about last Christmas, then we look forward to a whole year wi…

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Nurturing community assets into sustainable and impactful enterprises with Helen Allen, Community Catalysts and Harry Clarkson, Speakup 57:56

4M ago57:56

57:56

Welcome to episode 393 of Business Live, for purpose-driven entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs. When Rotherham wanted to transform its adult social care offer for people with learning disabilities and autistic people and offer personalised services that people wanted, local social and micro-enterprises proved crucial. Helen Allen and Harry Clar…

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Episode 162: Christmas Presents; Michael Mann's Ferrari; Christmas TV 32:12

4M ago32:12

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Graham's Christmas presents are, possibly, the best arts-related presents anyone got this year anywhere on the planet and very well worth talking through. Graham wonders if Michael Mann's new movie Ferrari is finally the first great film made about cars. Charles considers what has been popular on TV this Christmas…

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Episode 161: Review of the Year (Part Two) 36:30

4M ago36:30

36:30

Charles and Graham continue looking back at their cultural highlights from 2023, this time focusing on their films of the year.By Graham Chalmers and Charles Hutchinson

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Episode 160: Review of the Year (Part One) 30:09

4M ago30:09

30:09

Charles fights through the floods to join Graham for a review of the cultural year. The duo discuss the films, plays, books and albums that most impressed them in 2023.By Graham Chalmers and Charles Hutchinson

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Profitable, Productive and Pioneering: why Social Enterprise is 'Mission Critical' with Dean Hochlaf PLUS lots of new funding 25:57

5M ago25:57

25:57

Social enterprises ploughed over a billion pounds into their social and environmental objectives last year. They make a vital contribution to the UK's economy, society and natural environment, as Dean Hochlaf describes today. An estimated 131,000 social enterprises in the UK collectively turn over £78 billion, representing over 3% of GDP. Many oper…

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Episode 159: Harrogate Theatre's Pantomime: New Todd Haynes Film, May December; Shane MacGowan RIP 36:40

5M ago36:40

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Longer wording: Charles and Graham are moved to discuss just why why Harrogate Theatre’s pantomime is the best in the world. Graham discusses Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman's chemistry and why May December is Todd Haynes's slipperiest film. A sombre conclusion as the great songwriting talent of The Pogues' Shane MacGowan is considered after his…

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Episode 158: Berlin Re-visited; Ian McMillan's Very Yorkshire Opera; Robert M Pirsig's Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance Reassessed 38:28

5M ago38:28

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Charles reports back on his return to Berlin after 34 years and how he felt about the changes since his visit there with Graham in November 1989 immediately after the wall "came down". Charles and Graham reflect on meeting Barnsley bard Ian McMillan in Bradford at the St George's Hall premiere of his very Yorkshire version of Rossini's opera, The B…

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Open Access Factory is Makers' Paradise: Arnaud Nichols and Al Parra, BLOQS 47:42

5M ago47:42

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When I heard about the UK's first open-access factory, offering "pay-as-you go accessibility" so entrepreneurs and makers can access state-of-the-art light industrial equipment I was intrigued. Originally established in 2012, its co-founders call it the "missing link for solopreneurs and SMEs seeking to bridge the gap between start-up and producing…

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Episode 98 ’Hallmark: Our Guilty Pleasure’ 50:27

5M ago50:27

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Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 98 First of all, to everyone who is celebrating Thanksgiving, we hope you had the most wonderful day! We also apologise for not acknowledging Canadian Thanksgiving. We actually talk a little bit about that at the start of today's 'Radio Show'. And what a Radio Show we have in store for you today!! We…

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How to power-up your video content with Joe Palmer – plus new funding for businesses, social enterprises and universities and a new LGBTQIA+ networking event 19:05

5M ago19:05

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Many businesses make the same basic mistake when they want to make video content, says today's guest Joseph Palmer of Open House Pictures. His simple tip will help anyone wanting to use films to communicate, whether you want to work with a professional filmmaker, a local freelancer or even try to shoot them yourself. It's been a few years since Joe…

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Episode 157: Fashion on trend?; Yorkshire's Now Then and Now And Then; Sunderland's Indie HQ 32:30

6M ago32:30

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Graham unexpectedly introduces a new fashion slot, where he reviews the surprising return of a plethora of fashion styles enjoying a comeback. Charles explores the Yorkshire phrase "Now Then” with a look at Rick Broadbent's new book Now Then: A Biography Of Yorkshire and Richard Hawley's new compilation album Now Then and follows up with questions …

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Episode 156: Whither BBC 6Music?; How The Rolling Stones Invented Punk 38:52

6M ago38:52

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Graham is wondering just what is the role of BBC 6Music in light of the latest official radio listening figures after a scheduling revamp? Plus, why if MOJO magazine is 30 years old does it feel more like 80? Graham contests that The Rolling Stones had an underrated role in inventing punk rock. Charles spots dinosaurs hoving into view.…

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Episode 97 ’English Stately Homes’ 41:26

6M ago41:26

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Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 97 In todays brand new Radio Show, join us as we talk about our love of the English Stately Home. Along the way we discuss our first visits and where they were to, our love of Chatsworth, the history of the Stately home whilst Kay breaks in a new pair of walking shoes! Join Kay & Dan as they: Take yo…

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Ep 035 Freak, Geeks and Beaks 36:31

6M ago36:31

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The Glorious Free Republic of Yorkshire is the mightiest new nation state that emerged a few decades ago from the troubled era that was early 21st century Britain. In this episode we return to Londonium and get a guided tour from Carston Vale and have an exclusive chat with Reese Michael Bates, the owner of the food van called The Travelling Tuna. …

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Episode 155: SIr Ranulph Fiennes in Harrogate; New albums from The Coral, Peter Brewis and The Rolling Stones; Killers of the Flower Moon 35:52

6M ago35:52

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Graham recounts his recent encounter with Sir Ranulph Fiennes at the Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival. Charles asks Graham to choose a winner from threw new albums that have piqued his interest: The Coral's Sea of Mirrors. Peter Brewis of Field Music's with his new album, Blowdry Colossus and the first new album of original material in eighte…

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Episode 154: Magna Carta Update; Mike Skinner's Debut Film; New Cinema Releases - The Great Eascaper and The Old Oak 36:46

6M ago36:46

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Graham reveals how close he is to finishing his book on Harrogate band, Magna Carta and one particular highlight, when Chris Simpson and Magna Carta played the Gaza strip and there was a riot. Graham also reports on the news that Edinburgh Filmhouse appears to have been saved...Charles shares his thoughts on three new films, Michael Caine and Ken L…

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Episode 96 ’Sycamore Gap’ 40:22

7M ago40:22

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Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 96 In todays brand new Radio Show, join us as we talk about one of the most famous trees in England 'Sycamore Gap'. Made world famous by 'Robin Hood Prince of Thieves' but visited be locals for hundreds of years. It was one of our favourite places. Sadly now it is no more. Join Kay & Dan as they: Tak…

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