The Milk Bar

Recorded for release W/C 2nd June 2025 This week we find out about Ballet BC at the Wolverhampton Gran, a health Screen event from Wolverhampton City Rotary Club, a song raising awareness of Type 1 Diabetes from girl group 1 Type and hear about Hamlet at the Stafford Gatehouse from Richard Cheshire, Benedict Shaw and Alex Wadham.

Recorded for release W/C 19th May 2025 This week we find out about 2 shows at The Birmingham Rep, Little Women (with Catherine Chalk) and Spitfire Girls (with Kirsty Cox). Robert Llewelyn (Kryten) Talks EVs and Red Dwarf, we have music from Alt Blk Era and hear about a new campaign from DrinkAware and Andy's Man Club.

Recorded for release W/C 12th May 2025 This week Suzi Quatro chats about her latest Novel 'Grave Undertakings', we find out about a Thriller Double Bill at the Blue Orange Theatre, Director Andy Edwards lets us know about the release of Rumpelstiltskin and we have music from Malissa Whitehouse and Benham/McNerney.

Recorded for release W/C 5th May 2025 This week Briony May Williams has some recipe inspiration ahead of the Eden Projects Big Lunch 2025, The Beardy Gardener Leigh Johnstone lets us know about the RHS Malvern Spring Festival, Mike Astley tells us about MusCom's production of Everybody's Talking about Jamie, Compton Care share news of their appearance in the South Staffordshire Good Food Guide and we have music from Joseph Potter.

Recorded for release W/C 28th April 2025 This week Traitor Charlotte talks Tea, Curtis Long lets us know about Rhyth ofd the Dance at the Wolverhampton Grand, we find out about a photography exhibition from Graham Stubbs, we chat with the Director and Writer of 'All My Pretty Ones' that debuts at the Birmingham Rep in May and we have music from Jules Knight.

Recorded for release W/C 21st April 2026 This week Dee Anderson, Daughter of Sylvia and Gerry Anderson chats about Growing up with Thunderbirds, Nathaniel Hall tells us about his show Toxic that is at the Arena Theatre in May, we find out about The Great Big Dinosaur Show, Rob Lane lets us know about his Inprov Comedy Workshop and  we catch up with Tinkers Farm Opera to hear about their latest show, The Producers.

Recorded for release W/C 14th April 2025 This week Scott Bird of the Grand Theatre walks us through the next 12 months of amazing shows, Scarlette Douglas talks home renovations and energy efficiency, we meet more of the team from Cirquoise, Gary Stevens lets us know about the Gatehouse Theatre's win at the Great British Pantomime Awards we preview the Bandai Namco Cross Store in Birmingham and Mike Dixon of Huggle Pets lets us know about their Family Fun Day.

Recorded for release W/C 7th April 2025 This week Jo Wiley chats about Festivals and the joys of gardening, Cirquoise let us know about their Easter run at the Albrighton Garden Centre, we find out about an exhibition fro the Wolverhampton Sketchers, Central Youth Theatre share news of their Easter Workshops for 7-12 year olds and we talk chocolate Easter Eggs with The Chocolate Detective!

Recorded for release W/C 31st March 2025 On This week's show Poet Laurette Simon Armitage, Willenhall Musical Theatre, The Hygiene Bank, Tom Read Wilson and Cat the Vet.

Recorded for release W/C 24th March 2025 This week we find out about 'Dear Evan Hansen' at the Grand, 'Anything Goes' at the Garrick and the tour of 'Farm Boy' Across the nation. Will Mellor talks commitment, Izzie Balmer collections and Scott Harrison physique. We also find out about the Compton Care Golf Day.

Recorded for release W/C 17th March 2025 This Week Scarlett Douglas let's know what people are looking for ina new home, we find out about 'Pig Heart Boy' at The Grand, 'Everybody wants to be Ronaldo' at The Rep, Purple Zeppelin at The Gatehouse and 'The Shoddy Detective' at The Garrick. We also find out about the film 'Kama'

Recorded for release W/C 10th March 2025 This week Michael Larcombe tells us about his role in War Horse at the Wolverhampton Grand, Rod Bissett tells us about the Grange Players production of The Girl on the Train, we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Walsall Operatic Society, Kyle Williams lets us know about his Boxing Training and we find out about a campaign to get us moving from Sport England. 

Recorded for release W/C 3rd March 25 This week Duncan Goodhew lets us know about Swimathon 2025, we find out about An Inspector Calls which is at the Wolverhampton Grand this week, Brownhills Musical Theatre's production of Jesus Christ Superstar, Forever Elton at the Stafford Gatehouse, Asha Manhot's involvement on the International Ms UK pageant and the re-release of the wonderful music of Harper 'n Hubble.

Recorded for release W/C 24th Feb 25 This week we find out about Handbagged at the WolverhamptonGrand, Sam Rabone lets us know about his latest Big Bostin' Variety Night at the Lichfield Garrick, Gary A Wales tells us about his charity parachute jump and we have music fom Beau Baowen and Wesson.

Recorded for release W/C 17th Feb 2025 This week Pippa Goodhart, bestselling children's author & Nick Sharratt, award-winning illustrator chat about their You Choose books being part of the McDonald's Happy meal in the run up to World Book Day, we find out about the latest shows from Smiling Eyes Theatre and Sutton Coldfield Musical Theatre, Anna Richardson lets us know what she got up to on Valentine's Day and DJ SUAT shares his music in the Great Outdoors.

Recorded for release W/C 10th Feb 25 This week Simon Rimmer has for food suggestions for a Flexi-Feb, Fred Sirieix has some suggestions for eating in this Valentine's Day, CDs tell us about thier latest play, Mary Steven's Hospice Panto Company tell us all about their show The Little Mermaid and we hear from Jacy Fellows about the inaugural Art Expo Wolverhampton.  

Recorded for release W/C 3rd Feb. This Week Jasper Carrott lets us know about his shows at the Wolverhampton Grand alongside Alistair McGowan, Love Island's Alex and Olivia Bowen give us water saving tips, Sou lets us know abut her appearances alongside the Young Voices Worlds Largest Choir, Fred Dinenage tells us about his show at the Stafford Gatehouse where he chats about meeting The Krays, comedian Susan Murray share news of he Midlands gig and Sally Woods from Compton Care lets us know how you could fundraise with the Wolverhampton 10k.

Recorded for release W/C 27th Jan 25 This week we find out about 2 shows that are part of the Wolves Lit Fest, Hairspray and Rendezvous at the Grand, How river curises can aid your feeling of well being and how talking about your mental heath at the start of a relationship can be a green flag. We learn how to 'Make it a Mushroom Moment' and how we can vote on the Smiley Charity Film Awards.

Recorded for release W/C 20th Jan 2025 This week on a Music and Musicals special we chat to Vivienne Carlisle about her role in Blood Brothers which is at the Wolverhampton Grand this week, Alex Vann talks about his 90's Band Lift and his late father's art work (John/Max Vann), Michael Armstrong tells us about his latest music project and er hear about the Weak 13 Double Second album - Aluminium - from Nick J Townsend.

Recorded for release 13th Jan 2025 This week Alfie Moore lets us know about his show 'Face for Radio' at the Stafford Gatehouse, we find out about Nutcracker in Havana at the Wolverhampton Grand, Cannock. hase Drama let us know about their Panto Robin Hood, Dr Hilary jones talks about the dangers of Ultra Processed foods, Dr Jack Lewis has research on The Wellness Wave and we find out about a survey on transport surrounding Neurodivergence with the CEO of Happy Autistic Lady, Iveta Pudilova.

Recorded for release W/C 6th Jan 25 This week we have music from Zkeletonz, Darren Haywood chats about Don;t Stop Carrying on at the Walsall Arena in Feb, Kate Hardcastle MBE talks Lunchflation, Dr Sarah Jarvis helps share the latest research on smoking cessation and Scott Harrison has some tips to get us in shape in 2025. 

The End of Year Quiz for 2024 Written and Hosted by Jason Forrest On the Red Team Kelly jeffs, Programme manager for Wolverhampton City of Youth Culture   Zoe Turner Presenter and Charity Fundraiser   Schools football coach, Nick Loftus   and  Actor, Rupi Lal   On the Green Team Ian Groom from Compton Care   Ian Billings Author, writer, comedian and Actor   Musician and Potter,Paul Gooderham,   And artist, Paul Boswell     Thank you to our venue Compton Care.   Chris Allen kept score   We couldn't have done it without sound engineer Andy Walters   Happy new year from all of us at The Milk Bar

Recorded for release W/C 23rd Dec 2024 This week Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen Furniture designer and TV personality chats about making our homes cosy for 2025, Kimberly Wyatt shares a pre-loved Christmas and we talk last minute Christmas gifts that could bring new skills to your family and friends with CraftCourses.com.  

Recorded for release W/C 16th Dec 2024 This week we have Music from Billy J Kramer and Sarah McGuinness, News of Theatre at the Arena in Wolverhampton and Walsall's Grange Playhouse, Compton Care let us know about Treecycling, Mike Read tells us about the Heritage Chart Christmas TV show and Gavin Dell talks business with number crunching and Lead with Story.

Recorded for release W/C 9th Dec 2024 This week Sophie McCartney tells us how to disguise presents as we wrap them, Father Christmas lets us know about this years festive trends, we have festive tunes from tThe Real Thing and Beau Bowen plus a catch up with and music from HOLiDAY Mystics.

Recorded for release W/C 2nd Dec This week Danny Rice tells us about the new Wolverhampton branch of Andy's Man Club, we meet the Principal cast of Dick Whittington the Walsall Arena Panto and the Principals from Stafford Gatehouse's Panto Jack and the Beanstalk as we are joined by Mark Rhode, Davis Phips-Davis, Wink Taylor, Wendy Abrahams, Theo the Mouse and Ollie Hart-Bradford.

Recorded for release w/c 25th Nov. 2024 This week the George Michael Singers tell us about their O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire gig on the 10th of Dec, Ellie Taylor bring Black Friday tips, Belle shares her new single, George Vernon lets us know about his coaching for business leaders and we find out about the Trentham Lights trail.

Recorded for release W/C 18th Nov 2024 This week Anna Richardson from Naked Attraction talks dating, Frankie Bridge from the Saturdays starts conversation on internet safety for kids, Showtime Community Productions let us know about their Panto, Christopher Commander lets us know about his production of A Christmas Carol, Grant Harold advises on Christmas Etiquette and Jack Haywood tells us about his appreciation of 'Rosie and Jim'.

Recorded for release W/C 11th Nov 2024 This week Peter Duncan talks Panto Online, Scott Bird talks us thorough Spotlight for a look at the shows coming up at the Grand, Josie Gibson talks about the jobs we hate around our home, we find out about the latest show from New Old Friends at the Garrick, Codsall Dramatin Society chat about their Children's Play for 2024 (Aladdin), Judah Cousin tells us about a film he has in production soon and Darren Haywood lets us know about Cinderella at the Walsall Arena.

Recorded for Release W/C 4th Oct 2024 This week Sherrie Hewson has a Grand Day Out, Geoffrey Beevers talks about A Christmas Carol at the Birmingham Rep, we find out about the clothes collection for the Good Shepherd at the Wolverhampton Grand alongside Come from Away this week, we talk home security with Yale, we discuss Movember & Care Leavers week, find out about FessHole Live and hear about The Dubliners Encore from original Dubliner John Sheahan.

Recoded for release W/C 28th Oct 2024 This week Jeff Wayne talks War of The Worlds and the forthcoming Tour, Chaser Shaun Wallace talks about career pivoting, Francoise Pascall lets us know about her latest London Show, Manny Singh Kang chats about his Pride of Britain award, Paulus the Cabaret Geek gig share news of his tour celebrating the music of Victoria Wood and Dr Hillary Jones lets us know about a new hospital in Birmingham.

Recorded Live on 22nd Oct 24 This week we celebrate our 800th episode with presenters Jason Forrest, Zoe Turner and Nina Blakemore alongside Rupi Lal, Richard Bourne from friends of the Grand and Jack Cattell of The Last Pioneers. 

Recorded for release w/c 14th Oct 2024 This week we find out about Pride and Prejudice* (*Sort of) that is at the Grand this week, we meet the Grand's Panto's main cast with Giant from Gladiators, Timothy Lucas, Tom Lowe, Jarnéia Richard-Noel, Olivia Mitchell, Ian Adams and Tam Ryan, plus we find out about Miss Ida with Tonia Daley Campbell and Adaya Henry and catch up with Asha Manhota in her bid to become Ms Great Britain 2024.

Recorded for release W/C 7th Oct 2024 This week Gemma Collins chats about Fostering, Sherrie Hewson celebrates Grand Parents, Matt Elson Talks Nativity! with Bilston Operatic at The Grand, Brownhills Musical Theatre chat about Priscilla at the Prince of Wales, Rugeley Musical Theatre let us know about Robin Hood at The Rose and Mystical Productions Events get Spooky with their Halloween Maze.

Recorded for release W/C 30th Sept 2024 This week Dr Ranj lets us know about his role in & Juliet, we meet two more of the Lichfield Garrick's Panto Stars, John from Bake off talks about being Star Baker in week 1,  Peter James tells us about his latest Roy Grace novel, Max Dickins chats about friendship, we find out about the evolution of children's parties and a charity fund raiser by Stowlawns Primary.

Recorded for release W/C 23rd September 2024 This week.... Zak Douglas talks about Central Youth Theatres Alumni Rachel Overfield CEO of Compton care lets us know about hte refurbishment of their inpatients department Jacky Fellows shares news of Print Fest Maxine Laceby talks entrepreneurialism Sam Rabone and Benn Thornton let us know about hte Lichfield Garrick Panto - Jack and the Beanstalk Izzy Judd reminisces on childhood toys  We find out about the Grand Theatre Business Club Fed Olsen Cruises let us know about out of season travel  Ellen Mary updates us on the Malvern Autumn Show and we find out about the Dyson mom that revolutionises cleaning from Ashley James.

Recorded for release w/c 16th Sept 2024 This week Luke Baker lets us know about An Office and a Gentleman at the Wolverhampton Grand next week, we have live music from James Bruner who popped into the studio for a chat, we find out about the Walsall Scare Maze theme for 2024, and we hear about three shows at the Stafford Gatehouse, Totally Tina, GenZpreneur Live and Carlton Kirby's talk about his life with the Tour de France.

Recorded for release W/C 9th Sept 2024 This week Will Melor chats about his work on his latest ITV show and for Gas Safe Register, Jenny 'The Vixen' Ryan lets us know about her show at the Lichfield Garrick, Dominic Bugatti letss all on his latest music release, we meet The Fizzogs ahead of the return of the Wicked Wizard of Fizzog, Rupi Lal chats about his role in Betelgeuse Betelgeuse, the cast of Annie from the Cannock Chase Drama Society  share news of their show at the Prince of Wales Cannock, Matt Lim tells us about being understudy Captain Chatter in Wonder Boy at The Grnad and Chris Collins updates us on The Malvern Autumn Show.

Recorded for release W/C 2nd Sept. 2024 This week Martin Fish tells us about the Potting Shed Stage at the Malvern Autumn show, we find out about The Gruffelo, Frankenstein and Coming to England at the Lichfield Garrick, we hear about the dental health campaign from The Hygiene Bank and catch up with the tem from Oddfellows to talk about friendship month.

Recorded for release W/C 26th August 2023 This week Natalie Cassidy leyt us know about the Matesers MotherLover campaign, we have music from Omari Banks and Julian Smith, we find out about the Autumn programmes at the Staffor Gatehouse and Wolverhampton's Arena theatres, Rory the Vet chats about National Dog Day, Fiona Whitehouse tells us about a charity fundraiser that is free to attend, Mat Irvine chats about his career in visual effects and Sarah Jenkins COO of Saatchi & Saatchi  talks about creative careers.

Recorded for release w/c 19th Aug 24 This week Professor Greg Whyte talks hydration, both MYOTO and Noah Derksen share their latest music, we find out about Seaside in the City from Cherry Shine of Enjoy Wolverhampton,  Ben Cole of WYMH tells us about their 25th anniversary show at the Grand, Ian Billings chats about his latest book, Hoo Zoo introduce us to some new residents and we find out about an emporing art exhibition from the Good Shepard. 

Recorded for release W/C 12th Aug 24 This week Billy J Kramer chats about his latest album, Paul Chuckle reminisces about the colourful funeral of his Brother Barry, Harry Matthews shares news of his books, poetry and sonnets we find out about the latest show from Codsall Dramatic Society and we meet the cast of The Enfield Poltergeist ahead of their visit to the New Hampton Arts Centre.   

Recorded for release W/C 5th Aug 2024 This week Linda Robson talks about the Blue Light Card, John Suchet lets us know about the work of Dementia UK, Manny Sigh Kang lets us know about his latest charity event, Charles Brunton tells us all about 101 Dalmatians - The Musical ahead of arriving at the Wolverhampton Grand, and James Clarke lets us know about the Wednesfield Canal Festival 2024.

Recorded for release W/C 29th July 2025 This week Walsall Operatic tell me about thier latest show, Chris Packham and Animal Asia let us know how to report instances of animal abuse abroad, Dr Zoe Williams talks about how to get help to become a Smokeless family, we have music from Terry John Jones, Traitors Winner Harry Clark lets us know where he hides his snacks, Dan from Mystical Productions tells us about their scare maze, Jazzi P gets ready to celebrate her 60th and we chat with Lewis Stovin about the Codsall Christmas Fair.

Recorded for release W/C 22nd July 2024 This week we find out about Bluey's Big Play from Laura Hyde, William Hanson talks about EV etiquette, we find out about Geoff Tristram's retirement,  Anna Williamson chats about Generation Flake, AGT winner Mark Vincent shares his new single, we also have music from Matthew Richards, and we hear from Julian Elcock of PQA Wolverhampton.

Recorded for release W/C 15th July 2023 This week Coronation Street's Jack Carroll chat about his appearance at OneFest, Richard Whitehead MBE lets us know about his inspirational teachers, Manon fro Bake Off has some French inspiration for our summer get-togethers, Sally Woods of Compton Care lets us know about this year's Memory Walk, Stage Door Johnny tells us about his show accidental influencer, we hear about the educational theatre production Red Flags and we have music from the Jack Catell Band and Kyle Finn.

Recorded for release W/C 7th July 2024 This week Dragon's Den Dragon Sara Davies MBE chats about women in business, Hoiney Langcaster-James looks at the creativity unleashed by AI, we find out about the event marking the first anniversary of the loss of The Crooked House with Dangerous Sheep, Gary Quinn talks about his latest music, Tom Robers lets us know about the events he is putting on at The Hub at St Mary's and we hear from the team behind The Ultimate Ladies Night.

Recorded for release W/C 1st July 2024 This week Shawna Hamic lets us know about 'Unfortunate' at the Grand, we chat to Evolution of Fishermen about Twelfth Night at the Gatehouse, we have music from Dinky and Ricard Sewell and talk to the Forces Employment charity.

Recorded for release 24th June 2024 This week Jack Savoretii chats about his music and travel, Bobby Seagull talks teaching and about the Pearson Awards, we have music from the Shifryn Alliance and talk to vocalist Lizzay Parks, we find out about the big announcement from 14/48 Wolverhampton from Neil Reading at the Arena Theatre, Wayne Horton lets us know about the Wolverhampton Arts Festival, and Dating Experts Alix Fox has some tips to find Summer Love.

Recorded for release W/C 17th June 2024 This week Matty from Bake Off lets us know about life after winning the 2023 series, Jean Martyn chats about her current tour and appearance in Cannock this September, Rod Bissett of the Grange players updates us on their latest show and we talk teeth with the Speakmans.

Recorded for release W/C 11th June 2024 This week Zoe Turner joins us to celebrate the Podcast's 15th Birthday, we chat to Alison Norton about the latest show from South Staffs Musical Theatre, former swimmer and Gladiator star Sharon Davies joins us for a chat, Laura Liptrot tells us about her latest projects, Portia Freeman chats about last weekend's World Gin Day and we hear from the team at Briggs Equipment about the Birmingham Children's Hospital Dragon Boat Race they are taking part in.