Bristol Community FM Podcasts

As part of StoryTrails, the UK's largest immersive storytelling experience, 'The People's Map Bristol Remixed' brings to life an audio psychogeographic representation of Bristol. The piece combines good old-fashioned audio storytelling with experimental and immersive sound effects. Bringing together past and present, StoryTrails aims to re-connect people to their community through local stories, demonstrating what the very latest immersive technologies have to offer local storytellers. Over 400 stories and nearly 7000 scans were captured to create 15 animated maps, bespoke to each location and telling stories in new and surprising ways. StoryTrails toured the UK as a pop-up event in summer 2022, visiting 15 different towns and cities. StoryTrails was commissioned as part of UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK. Producers: Marcus Smith (BCfm) and Peter Hall Contributors: Neill Maggs, Lindsey Cole, Anthonell Peccoo, Priyanka Raval, Becky Whitmore, Ella Riggs, Tin Hinson, Nicole Fisher, Afzal Shah, Miss Beaver, and BCfm's Primrose Granville

We said goodbye to a very special person. George Moss was a long-standing volunteer at BCfm Radio who campaigned tirelessly for others who needed help. Thank you George for your service to others. You will always be remembered

This exclusive BCfm podcast was commissioned as part of Resourcing Racial Justice (RRJ) reflections, learning and evaluation. RRJ will share these publicly in the future with our awardees, as part of our learning journey together. The four people charged with criminal damage for toppling the statue of enslaver Edward Colston were recently found not guilty by a jury. It was a historic case which made headlines the world over. But here in this podcast, we talk about an aspect of the trial that you will not hear about in the news: love. Using archive news footage, interviews with campaigners, and scenes from the courtroom, presenter Priyanka Raval - who was there for the duration of the trial - looks at the remarkable role of love, compassion, and allyship in this case. We ask, was this a win for racial justice? And what role does love play in our efforts for social justice? Presented and Written by Priyanka Raval Produced by Marcus Smith and Tin Hinson

Join BCfm Radio's Pat Hart discussing the upcoming referendum with Panellists Emma, Harvey Stephen Williams, Cllr Marley Barrett and Carla Denyer with community members, local councillors and organisations asking questions. Thom Oliver from Bristol Civic Leadership Project started the event with an introduction to the referendum and gave the audience a bit of context and background to the vote and what the options are.

Award winning broadcaster Pat Hart using a variety of archive clips and some original interviews of both Bob Marley himself and others including poet and author Lemn Sissay, tells the story of this great man who influenced the lives of so many. Includes some of Marley's music too in this inspirational thirty minute journey into the world of a reggae music icon.

A Bristol production from BCfm Radio's Pat Hart in partnership with a host of volunteers. Listen and enjoy some archive footage.

George Kouzaris was from a Greek-Cypriot family. He was born in Cyprus in 1957 and was six years old when his family moved to Bristol. He and his brothers Luka, Petros & Savva ran the iconic Soundsville Records store in Gloucester Road Bishopston in the 80's and became recognised as pioneers in bringing music to the DJ's before anyone else. Their style and charm made a visit to Soundsville unique and inspiring. In this podcast broadcasters and DJ's Pat Hart, Mikie Rods & Tristan B pay tribute to their longtime friend and "brother" who sadly passed on 26th September 2021. This programme is dedicated to the entire Kouzaris family and especially his daughters Antonia & Alexia and his grandchildren Elijah & Thiago.

Hear the latest news and information from Becky Whitmore and the rest of the Up Our Street team.

A chance to hear listeners thoughts on the Euro 2020 penalty miss saga that resulted in racist abuse online to 3 England players. With Ammo, Paul Davis & Pat Hart .

It's always easy for broadcasters and journalists to try and make a name for themselves and go on the attack when interviewing politicians. Whatever your political view the art of conversation and listening is becoming more rare in political debate. Here's a chance to listen to re-elected Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees on his reflections and thoughts in conversation with Bcfm Radio's Pat Hart who says "It costs nothing to be polite" .

This is a recording of the Police & Crime Commissioner Hustings for Avon & Somerset from Bcfm Radio held at 9am on Thursday 22nd April 2021. Hosted by Ivan Jackson & Pat Hart and including, Mark Shelford (Conservatives), Cleo Lake (Green), Heather Shearer (Lim Dem), Kerry Barker (Labour) and John Smith (Independent)

Sherrie Eugene-Hart tells the story of Christina Robino from her early years living in Ocean Falls Canada, her Multi racial background and culture, the love of her life Mike and her love for family and humanity. She was a philanthropist through and through. Produced for International Women's day 2021 and originally broadcast on 8th March 2021 on Bcfm Radio (Bristol UK)

Listen to the first of the 2021 Bristol Mayoral Election one on one interviews with award winning broadcaster Pat Hart. This is Sandy Hore-Ruthven

Are Bristolians stereotyped and do they see themselves differently to how the rest of the country regards Bristolians? It was a lively discussion! Chaired by Pat Hart, TV host, radio broadcaster and Director of BCfm Radio. This event was part of Brizzle Week. Panel members include: Makala Cheung – pop music artist and creative director at Filwood Community Centre Neil Maggs – journalist, filmmaker and ‘Proud Bristolian’ Lloyd Russell – charity worker and winner of the Bristol Diversity Awards

Phoenix from the Airwaves The Untold In a community centre in inner city Bristol, next to the nursery, and the café and the hall for local meet-ups and yoga, sits a very special place. The BCfm – Bristol Community FM – radio station. From their studio next to Easton community centre’s reception, 204 volunteer radio presenters broadcast to the city of Bristol and beyond. Dezzi Rankin (the resident Sunday morning reggae host), Shout Out (LGBTQ+), Silver Sound (for the older listener), Mid-Week Sports bar, Real Women – they’re all here. Pat Hart has been the station manager for ten years – and also the station’s breakfast presenter. “I don’t think there’s a single part of life in Bristol we don’t represent.” It is always a struggle, but with grants drying up, the station has found itself living more and more of a hand to mouth existence. At the beginning of 2019 he found himself asking the council for more support, but nothing could prepare him for what was around the corner. “If I’d have had a crystal ball, I might have run away at the beginning of 2019.” One fateful day in August at 11am, Tony Johnson launched his 50th Anniversary of the Moon landings special with Telstar. “I plugged my MP3 stick into the usual slot… and then I smelt something strange. Looked to my left, and saw the smoke coming from somewhere behind the desk.” He did his next link, alerted the receptionist to the need for a fire engine, and then as the studio filled with acrid smoke, he queued up an hour’s worth of music. “The radio host’s worst nightmare is dead air.” Pat arrived to find the studio completely destroyed, the insurance documents illegible from fire damage, and his thoughts turned to the listeners. The longer the station is off air, the more perilous their situation becomes. Can Pat get the station back on air - and fast? Produced by Polly Weston for BBCR4

A Chance to hear the Shades Of Soul duo Pat Hart & Mikie Rods with their UK Garage special from Sunday 3rd August 2020 - Play It LOUD

Here's a chance to hear Lioness on Bcfm Radio Hi Everyone Sunday 10th Marks our fallen Hero's show

This 1 hour radio documentary produced by Patrick Hart & Ivan Jackson gives a snapshot of some untold stories from World War two. Some great music of the time and real insights into those soldiers of BAME backgrounds that have never really been celebrated. First broadcast on Bcfm Radio on VE Day - 8th March 2020

A mother fighting the local authority for the education her son needs whilst re-mortgaging her home and losing her marriage under the pressures. Her fight continues as she advocates Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) as a way to continue to improve the life and life chances of her son. Meet Harshinder Sirah as she talks to BCfm Radio's Pat Hart about her struggle and find out more on her facebook page A spoonful of Autism or visit her www.harshinder.com

Novembers edition of the award winning Up Our Street's radio podcast. For more information go to upourstreet.org.uk

Georgie & Lee discuss the latest movies hitting the big screen, giving you a taste of what to expect when you head to the cinema. This week, the pair take a look at the time-travelling crime-thriller Don't Let Go, snore through the adaptation of the Pulitzer-prize winning novel The Goldfinch, and delight in the bloody hide-and-seek horror comedy, Ready or Not.

The Legendary Clive Smith from As It Is TV talks to Pat Hart on BCfm Radio's One Love Breakfast about his film The Windrush Journey Of Mental Health and issues surrounding it in a candid and often raw discussion about race, perception and our own communities. Includes contributions from Roma Widger & Prianka Ravel.

Join Ryan & Ammo talking to Josh, Nedders & Kankard about the newly formed Easton Athletic FC

Join Tamsin & Pat for the monthly Up Our Street podcast

July's instalment of the award winning Up Our Street radio show on Bristol's BCfm Radio. For more information go to upourstreet.org.uk

For over 17 years law graduate Paris Troy was the poster boy for Heart Breakfast in Bristol & the South West initially with Bush & Paulina and then Ed. In May 2019 after major programming changes Heart Breakfast became a national show leaving the region without their favourite presenters and no local output. Hundreds of thousands of listeners were left devastated as the corporate wheels of commercial radio came rolling into Bristol. In this interview One Love Breakfast host Pat Hart gets up close & personal with Paris exploring his Welsh/Greek Cypriot heritage and getting a little insight into him outside radio.

Join Tamsin for June's edition of the Up Our Street Radio show. For more information go to www.upourstreet.org.uk

This week, we take a look at Late Night, a comedy that stars Emma Thompson, as well the latest and possibly last entry in the X-Men franchise, Dark Phoenix.

Georgie and Lee discuss the latest movies hitting the big screen, giving you a taste of what to expect when you head to the cinema. On this week's BCfm review they take a look at the horror film Ma, Analyze The Return of Godzilla, and then argue about the portrayal of teens in the high-school comedy Booksmart.

May 2019's edition of the Award Winning Up Our Street Radio Show

Join the Up our street team for another episode of their monthly radio show. Get more information on their website www.upourstreet.org.uk

Hugh Masekela was a world-renowned flugelhornist, trumpeter, bandleader, composer, singer and defiant political voice who remained deeply connected at home, while his international career sparkled. He was born in the town of Witbank, South Africa in 1939. At the age of 14, the deeply respected advocator of equal rights in South Africa. As part of his Think Global, Act local programme on BCfm Radio, Marcus Smith looks at the life and music of one of his iconic inspirational figures.

She got a Blue peter badge aged 5 for activism and suffered real racism at school and through an arson attack on her childhood home aged just 11. BCfm Radio continues it's exploration of those that inspire with Pat Hart's very personal interview with Dr Zainab Khan - LLB(Hons), PGCHE, Barrister (non practising), PhD, SFHEA who is Faculty Academic Director of Student Experience at University of the West of England.

Bcfm Radio's Pat Hart & Ivan jackson live from City Academy Bristol with an hour long special programme from the Avon Fire & Rescue recruitment event on 3rd November 2018.

Hear interviews and music from the great man himself and others around him as musician & broadcaster Pat Hart takes you through the Marley narrative with classic musical clips and commentary on a true musical icon.

Recorded in July 2018 prior to Roy's 90th Birthday this podcast follows a young Roy from Jamaica where he ran away from home at the age of 15 - all the way to Bristol UK via Liverpool, London and Wolverhampton. In a very personal and touching story, Roy speaks about how he was brought up by his Grandmother and also describes his incredible journey from birth to becoming one of the most inspirational activists of his generation. Listen to this podcast with Pat Hart asking the questions.

Is Tupac Shakur the most influential or misunderstood rapper that ever lived? Born in 1971 and gone in September 1996 his story continues to cause controversy and conspiracy theories. What was he really like? Do we really know what he stood for? Why is he still one of the most popular rap artists amongst young people today? Acclaimed broadcaster Pat Hart tried to find out in this gripping podcast laced with some rare interviews & vintage 2pac tunes.

An extraordinary story of hope and passion that eventually led to a landslide election victory in Bristol West with a 37,000 + majority. Thangam is an expert on domestic abuse, she's written books and papers on the subject as well as being an accomplished cellist & activist she overcame breast cancer after being diagnosed shortly after winning her seat an an MP in 2015 - Listen to her story with broadcaster Pat Hart asking the questions.

Ashley hasn’t always used a motorised chair he got his first one at around the age of 8. In his words “I couldn’t drive for s**t" Ash is Quadriplegic with Cerebral Palsy, he's 28 years old and refuses to be told he can do things despite his illness affecting all four limbs. He has to concentrate on his speech so that others can understand but that hasn't stopped him being a radio presenter and swimming a mile amongst a host of other amazing challenges. Listen to him in conversation with broadcaster Pat Hart, you'll be glad you did.

Born of Jamaican parents in Bristol UK Lloyd Russell tells his story of growing up in a world where the school of hard knocks really did mean Hard Knocks. From fighting as a kid to fighting in a football firm and back again to being one of the most influential mentors for young people in the city of Bristol and so much in between. Come on Lloyds journey navigated by broadcaster Pat Hart and produced by Ivan Jackson.

Bristol artists K*Ners and Hartz Hose caught up with BCfm Radio's Pat Hart to talk about the new K*Star E.P featuring Tanya Lacey, Elliot JR, VCD & many more. They talk music, image and songwriting inspiration.

From the Armed Forces to One of the most feared football crews in the country, Jasper Thompson was driven. He set up a clothing store, a Caribbean restaurant and has now gained international recognition for his innovative approach to helping Bristol's homeless. Hear him talk openly and honestly to BCfm Radio's Pat Hart about his upbringing, his organised football fights and also his new found passion - Making homes out of shipping containers.

On this episode of Extra Ordinary People broadcaster Pat Hart talks to Berkeley Wilde. Today’s guest lives & breathes Diversity. He’s currently founder member and one of the Directors of the Diversity Trust and has worked with worthy organisations such as domestic abuse services , The Aled Richards Trust and subsequently the Terrence Higgins Trust over the last 25 years.

One Love & BCfm radio broadcaster Pat Hart get's up close with talented US/Jamaican singer Alaine following the release of her album "Ten Of Hearts

She was always a sporty person, then after her marriage ended she decided to get fitter and asked for help from a guy in her gym, they eventually got together....except he was HIV positive and not taking his medication, he never told her. She became ill and contracted HIV. This is Becky Mitchells story as told to BCfm Radio's Pat Hart & Ivan Jackson as part of their Extra Ordinary People series.

Hear the action & excitement from City Hall in Bristol as Sony Gold Award winning radio station BCfm celebrate their 10th Birthday. Speeches, tributes and some emotional moments. recorded 26th March 2017