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More food for thought … have a listen to another Welcome to Yorkshire ‘Talkshire' podcast … this time we caught up with Yorkshire's top TV chef, James Martin, ahead of his UK ‘James Martin Live' tour, which is heading to the Harrogate Convention Centre on the 12th of March and Sheffield City Hall on the 23rd.There's chat about growing up in Malton, often referred to as the ‘food capital of Yorkshire', studying in Scarborough, showcasing Yorkshire's food and drink offering across the globe, Strictly Come Dancing, his passion for cars, time at Castle Howard, fish and chips on the coast, driving across the North York Moors, fellow Yorkshire chefs … and the Yorkshire Shepherdess, Amanda Owen.As part of Welcome to Yorkshire's year-long Yorkshire Menu campaign … find out more about James Martin's culinary journey.This James Martin Talkshire podcast from Welcome to Yorkshire is sponsored by ‘Intelligent Appliances'.Intelligent Appliances are your Yorkshire based go-to for the world's most unique appliances designed to help you lead a healthier life. From growing your own micro greens and herbs in only a few days with the Urban Cultivator, breathing better and feeling good with the cold plasma air purifier from AirO, to the revolutionary, multi-functional blast chilling technology of the Irinox Home brand, your wellbeing will be supercharged.Join Intelligent Appliances as they shake up the world of appliances.

Food for thought… have a listen to the latest Welcome to Yorkshire ‘Talkshire' podcast where we caught up with multi-award-winning, Tommy Banks, chef director at North Yorkshire's 4AA rosette and Michelin-starred The Black Swan at Oldstead, nestled in the heart of idyllic countryside AND also Michelin-starred Roots York in the world-renowned historic city.From being Britain's youngest Michelin-starred chef to TV presenting, plus Tommy's love of sport, life in lockdown, and his absolute passion for food and drink in a family business... there's also news of a brand new addition!As part of Welcome to Yorkshire's year-long Yorkshire Menu campaign … find out more about Tommy Bank's culinary journey.Be entertained and inspired … it's the latest, Welcome to Yorkshire, ‘Talkshire' podcast, chatting to celebrated celebrities and fantastic folk about Yorkshire, growing up in the county, filming here, touring with top shows, places to visit, living the Yorkshire life and so much more.

For the latest Welcome to Yorkshire Talkshire podcast we caught up with actor Samuel West, Siegfried Farnon in Channel 5's All Creatures Great and Small.There's chat about his role as the multi-layered vet, Siegfried, as well as what it's like filming in Yorkshire and his many connections with the county. We also blitz through his amazing career in radio, theatre, TV and film, AND of course being part of an acting dynasty - his father is Yorkshire's very own Timothy West (Last Tango in Halifax and Gentleman Jack) and his mother is the fabulous Prunella Scales.Lots of laughs and inspiration … plus the truth about working with children AND animals. From knocking on doors for chickens to being trodden on by a hefty heifer, it's all in a day's work playing a Yorkshire vet!Be entertained and inspired … it's the latest, Welcome to Yorkshire, ‘Talkshire' podcast, chatting to celebrated celebrities and fantastic folk about Yorkshire, growing up in the county, filming here, touring with top shows, places to visit, living the Yorkshire life and so much more.

For the latest Welcome to Yorkshire Talkshire podcast we caught up with the Great British Bake Off's Kim-Joy... about her brilliant baking books, including ‘Celebrate with Kim-Joy', and how GBBO changed her life!Journey from Belgium to London to her beloved Yorkshire and days out in the county, and discover Kim-Joy's love for Leeds AND like in Ilkley as she chooses a new colour scheme for her kitchen. Who knew that there were so many shades of pink and green?!There's chat about board games, comic books, cats and Kim-Joy's lifelong passion for food. Even the first date with her husband-to-be had a Yorkshire food theme!Kim-Joy is about to return to the Great British Bake Off tent… find out about ‘Sparks' with the show's Matt Lucas.From an incredibly shy child to appearing on one of TV's most-watched programmes… ‘Tis the season of ‘Peace, Love and Kim-Joy'.Be entertained and inspired … it's the latest, Welcome to Yorkshire, ‘Talkshire' podcast, chatting to celebrated celebrities and fantastic folk about Yorkshire, growing up in the county, filming here, touring with top shows, places to visit, living the Yorkshire life and so much more.

For the latest Welcome to Yorkshire Talkshire podcast we caught up with a guest who can definitely talk, the one and only amazing orator, Gyles Brandreth, ahead of his appearance at Ilkley literature Festival chatting about his autobiography ‘Odd Boy Out' and before he embarks on his 2022 ‘Break A Leg' tour. A writer, actor, broadcaster and former MP, Gyles' great-grandfather was a keeper of the poorhouse in Bradford and Gyles' vast teddy bear collection is on display at Newby Hall in North Yorkshire … think Fozzy from The Muppets, Pooh, Paddington and the county's very own Sooty. Gyles is passionate about Yorkshire … including the Brontes in Haworth and its spectacular countryside, loving Leeds a city he visited often to film Channel 4's Countdown … AND brilliant Bridlington on the coast. He describes Yorkshire as “The world in one county … and that's its genius because it has everything. It's as modern as tomorrow with a lot of time for yesterday.” Wherever Gyles is in the world there's always a piece of Yorkshire close to him. Listen to his amusing anecdotes and Yorkshire tales. It's the latest, Welcome to Yorkshire, ‘Talkshire' podcast, chatting to celebrated celebrities and fantastic folk about Yorkshire, growing up in the county, filming here, touring with top shows, places to visit, living the Yorkshire life and so much more. Be entertained and inspired … it's the Welcome to Yorkshire ‘Talkshire' podcast.

For the latest Welcome to Yorkshire Talkshire podcast we caught up with David Atherton, food writer and 2019 winner of the Great British Bake Off, about growing up in an idyllic North Yorkshire village, close to wonderful Whitby on the breathtaking coast and the spectacular North York Moors National Park, plus studying in the vibrant West Yorkshire city of Leeds. David's latest book, just out, is My First Green Cook Book: Vegetarian Recipes for Young Cooks and he chats about combining his medical motivation with a culinary career, plus his childhood inspiration … his mum! As a new series of Bake Off starts (Channel 4, Tuesdays 8pm), we found out what it's like to win the much-loved Great British Bake Off and there's talk of tent team kitchen camaraderie. It's the latest, Welcome to Yorkshire, ‘Talkshire' podcast, chatting to celebrated celebrities and fantastic folk about Yorkshire, growing up in the county, filming here, touring with top shows, places to visit, living the Yorkshire life and so much more. Be entertained and inspired … it's the Welcome to Yorkshire ‘Talkshire' podcast.

It's the latest, Welcome to Yorkshire, ‘Talkshire' podcast, chatting to celebrated celebrities and fantastic folk about Yorkshire. Growing up in the county, filming here, touring with top shows, places to visit, living the Yorkshire life and so much more. We caught up with All Creatures Great and Small actors Nicholas Ralph … about his first EVER TV role playing James Herriot … and Oscar-winning Rachel Shenton who is Helen Alderson in the Dales drama. The first series has been a HUGE international success showcasing Yorkshire across the globe … BUT what can we look forward to in series 2? Hear some very funny behind the scenes stories of filming in the county ... plus cast and crew camaraderie … and animal antics! The second series of All Creatures Great and Small starts on Thursday 16th September at 9pm on Channel 5. Be entertained and inspired … it's the Welcome to Yorkshire ‘Talkshire' podcast.

It's the latest, Welcome to Yorkshire, ‘Talkshire' podcast, chatting to celebrated celebrities and fantastic folk about Yorkshire. Growing up in the county, filming here, touring with top shows, places to visit, living the Yorkshire life and so much more. We caught up with legendary musician John Parr … about working with some of the biggest film stars … Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Steve Guttenberg, Ted Danson, Tom Selleck, plus rock legends Tina Turner, The Who, Meatloaf, Bryan Adams, The Beach Boys and many more.John LOVES Yorkshire and lives in the east of the county with a recording studio on site and he'll be performing at '80s classical in Leeds.The ‘80s was a special time for fantastic films and amazing music … find out more about how John's song St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion) from the film St. Elmo's Fire was a global success, received a Grammy nomination and was followed by many more sensational movie soundtracks …Be entertained and inspired … it's the Welcome to Yorkshire ‘Talkshire' podcast.

It's the latest, Welcome to Yorkshire, ‘Talkshire' podcast, chatting to celebrated celebrities and fantastic folk about Yorkshire. Growing up in the county, filming here, touring with top shows, places to visit, living the Yorkshire life and so much more. We caught up with author, adventurer and TV's Yorkshire Vet about being inspired by watching All Creatures Great and Small, following in James Herriot's footsteps and even enjoying the same Yorkshire view … Sutton Bank, of course! Julian chats about growing up in Castleford and following his dream to be a North Yorkshire vet, getting face to face with a whole range of animals from big bulls to petite pets, plus a giant tortoise at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park and Peppa Pig at Cannon Hall Farm for 5 on the Farm during the August Bank Holiday weekend. Find out about his favourite Yorkshire days out, from coast to countryside, plus some impressive sporting achievements … including a world record!!!! Be entertained and inspired … it's the Welcome to Yorkshire ‘Talkshire' podcast.

It's the latest, Welcome to Yorkshire, ‘Talkshire' podcast, chatting to celebrated celebrities and fantastic folk about Yorkshire. Growing up in the county, filming here, touring with top shows, places to visit, living the Yorkshire life and so much more. We caught up with, international singing star, Alfie Boe in LA. The youngest of 9 children, Alfie's musical talents were discovered as he worked in a car factory near Blackpool. Global success followed, with performances on the world's most prestigious stages and platinum album sales.From the West End to Buckingham Palace, Alfie is looking forward to returning to Yorkshire to perform in the Picnic Proms at Harewood House in September and then again in December, with his good pal Michael Ball, at the First Direct Arena in Leeds.Be entertained and inspired … it's the Welcome to Yorkshire ‘Talkshire' podcast.

Have a listen to the latest, Welcome to Yorkshire, ‘Talkshire' podcast. Chatting to celebrated celebrities and fantastic folk about Yorkshire. Growing up in the county, filming here, touring with top shows, places to visit, living the Yorkshire life and so much more. We caught up with Yorkshire's best-selling, international author, Joanne Harris … about her latest book ‘A Narrow Door'. Her novel, Chocolat, was made into a multi-award-winning film, starring Johnny Depp, Juliette Binoche and York's Dame Judi Dench. Find out how Yorkshire continues to inspire Joanne … an amusing encounter with actor, Ewan McGregor, and teaching French to Kaiser Chiefs frontman, Ricky Wilson. Chatting from her home in Yorkshire (somewhere between the ‘Wuthering Heights' moor near Haworth and Sheffield's ‘The Full Monty'), Barnsley-born Joanne, talks about growing up in South Yorkshire and why the county is the perfect place to visit, live, work and study. Oh … and she's NEVER eaten a Yorkshire Pudding! Why? Be entertained and inspired … it's the Welcome to Yorkshire ‘Talkshire' podcast. #SYStories

Have a listen to the latest, Welcome to Yorkshire, ‘Talkshire' podcast. Chatting to celebrated celebrities and fantastic folk about Yorkshire. Growing up in the county, filming here, touring with top shows, places to visit, living the Yorkshire life and so much more. TV and film production is big business and we caught up with Screen Yorkshire's Richard Knight to chat about his ‘movie move' to South Yorkshire and how Yorkshire is being showcased across the globe through hit TV shows and feature films … starring THE biggest Hollywood stars ... think Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren and many more. From creative crews to word-class locations (contemporary and heritage) … get the latest on The Duke, Bridgerton, Downton Abbey, Gentleman Jack, All Creatures Great and Small, Harry Potter, The Railway Children Return … Yorkshire's Castle Howard, The Piece Hall and Harewood House on screen … and the multi-faceted Wentworth Woodhouse, plus its Wentworth Woodhouse Screen Writing Award initiative (for all budding scriptwriters) and how EVERYBODY'S Talking about Sheffield's spectacular ‘Everbody's Talking About Jamie'. Wanting to work in TV and film production in Yorkshire? Perhaps your business or home would make an ideal location? Or you just love seeing this breathtaking county on screen? Be entertained and inspired … it's the Welcome to Yorkshire ‘Talkshire' podcast.

Have a listen to the latest, Welcome to Yorkshire, ‘Talkshire' podcast. Chatting to celebrated celebrities and fantastic folk about Yorkshire. Growing up in the county, filming here, touring with top shows, places to visit, living the Yorkshire life and so much more.We caught up with the multi-talented JB Gill … TV presenter … farmer … and member of one of the UK's biggest EVER boy bands, JLS, with music sales of over 10 million. JB will be appearing at Cannon Hall Farm, Barnsley, in August as part of the ‘5 On the Farm' festival, then he'll be touring the UK with JLS, calling at Hull, Leeds and Sheffield. Find out about his encounter with a tiger … in Doncaster … at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park … AND why he'd love to live in the county.Be entertained and inspired … it's the Welcome to Yorkshire ‘Talkshire' podcast.

We caught up with wheelchair racer Hannah Cockroft MBE, DL - multiple Gold-winning Paralympian (5 times!), T34 world record holder and World Champion (12 times!), as she heads off to Tokyo for the Paralympic Games.Truly inspirational and still in her 20s … ‘Hurricane' Hannah's achievements are absolutely amazing.Yorkshire born and bred, there's chat about growing up in Calderdale, her love of dance and sport, reliving the electric atmosphere at London 2012, meeting the mighty Usain Bolt … as well as days out to The Piece Hall and a lofty encounter at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park.It's a great listen with lots of laughter thrown in.Be entertained and inspired … it's the Welcome to Yorkshire ‘Talkshire' podcast.***Government restrictions have changed since the recording of this podcast.***

We caught up with brilliant broadcaster, Ian Dennis, you'll know his voice from BBC Radio 5 Live and Match of the Day.Ian chats about his life-long love of sport (especially football), pursuing his dream job, living in Yorkshire (days at the races, trips to Heartbeat country!) and hilarious stories from on and off the pitch. Working with some of the biggest names in international sport, it's a must listen for anyone who loves a ‘behind the scenes tale' about some of the sporting greats … rooming with legends Norman Hunter and Peter Lorimer, laughing with Chris Waddle and Paul Gascoigne, working with Dion Dublin, Eddie Gray, Chris Kamara … Messi's mesmerising skills … and there's talk of Leeds United, Liverpool and Sheffield Wednesday … as well as reminiscing about the World Cup! Be entertained and inspired … it's the new Welcome to Yorkshire ‘Talkshire' podcast.

We caught up with international adventurer, TV's Ben Fogle, about his love of exploring the globe. He's climbed Everest and rowed across the Atlantic Ocean … BUT he LOVES Yorkshire.Ben chats about filming in the county, his constant companion (Storm the Labrador), Tales from the Wilderness, meeting Yorkshire shepherdess Amanda Owen and her family (9 children!) and too many animals to count, what to expect from 5 On the Farm at Cannon Hall Farm over the August Bank Holiday weekend (he's appearing alongside many top names, including the All Creatures Great and Small cast), plus he shares snippets of his favourite places in Yorkshire to visit … think Whitby, The Dales and the North York Moors, amongst other lovely locations. Even Dr Who gets a mention! Be inspired … it's the new Welcome to Yorkshire ‘Talkshire' podcast.

We caught up with star of stage and screen, Julie Hesmondhalgh, as she embarks on her one-woman tour in The Greatest Play in the History of the World … calling at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre, York Theatre Royal and Hull Truck Theatre. There's also the difficult decision to deal with … of choosing her favourite places to visit in the county “that's really, really hard because it's all so beautiful and so vast!”. Think North York Moors, train trips to Sheffield and visiting family and friends in West Yorkshire. It's fun … she's fantastic … it's the new Welcome to Yorkshire ‘Talkshire' podcast.

This week we chat all things Yorkshire to the amazing award-winning writer Kay Mellor.