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The final episode of #SpotlightOn is upon us, but we're going out with a bang as there is simply no better show than the smash-hit Everybody's Talking About Jamie to bring this podcast to a close. Find out more about the current UK tour in this #SpotlightOn review and get your tickets ASAP before the show sells out completely! #JamieTour is at Nottingham's Theatre Royal until Saturday 30th September. Get one of the few remaining tickets here: trch.co.uk/everybodys-talking-about-jamie

Reinvented and rebranded from 2017's The Band, Greatest Days is sure to win over Take That fans as it cycles through their best-known hits with an emotional story to boot. But has it kept that magical shine of the first version? Find out in this #SpotlightOn review! Catch Greatest Days at Nottingham's Theatre Royal until Saturday 9th September. Tickets are available here: trch.co.uk/greatest-days-2023 Photo credit: Alastair Muir

If there was ever a show you simply have to see live at least once in your life, Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror is that show! With a talented cast and electric atmosphere, this musical is not to be missed. Find out more in this #SpotlightOn review! Catch Rocky Horror at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall until Saturday 26th August. Tickets are available here: trch.co.uk/the-rocky-horror-show-23 Use the discount code ROCKY15OFFER for £15 tickets on Tuesday-Thursday performances only. Feel like dressing up for the event? Take part in the theatre's best-dressed competition to win a £100 TRCH voucher on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

Jake talks about their love of schmoozing, and how they joined Gender Envy

Erin and Abbie take a deep dive into Taylor Swift, literature and what its like being the oldest sibling

Erin talks to Mark about his journey into radio, what it is like doing a computer science degree and their seasonal iconic outfits

Erin talk to Aleksa about all things One Direction, growing up Latvian in the UK and why she owns pink, sparkly high heels

Erin is joined by her EcoFrenzy co-host Georgia to discuss her year abroad, her favourite EcoFrenzy memories and most importantly Drag Race.  With special guest Gabby

Erin talks to Alex all things travel, Eurovision and winning Minecraft tournaments

Erin chats to Jenny about her experiences living abroad, their favourite scars and unsurprisingly... Musicals!

With a record-breaking run since it first premiered in 1989, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story is a whirlwind experience full of rock & roll's greatest hits! Get ready to sing, dance and clap along as the show traces Buddy Holly's rise to fame in the late 1950s. Find out why you should go and see it for yourself in this #SpotlightOn review! Catch Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story at Nottingham's Theatre Royal until Saturday 29th July. Tickets are available here: trch.co.uk/buddy-the-buddy-holly-story Photo credit: Rebecca Need-Menear

Episode 2 in the Alumni series sees Erin talking to previous Head of Daytime Anna. Anna now works in TV and talks about how she got into TV, and who the best and worst guests have been. 

Erin talks to Avi Sharma, a former URN member who has more recently graced the nations tv screens as a candidate on the Apprentice on BBC. Listen to hear Avi's perspective on life, why he wishes he hadn't gone to uni and the experience of being on the Apprentice.

Following the News at 5, Cora and Conor discuss new research by the Higher Education Policy Institute (Hepi) which found that 55% of students are now doing paid work, compared with a total of 45% of them 12 months ago.

Based on Baz Luhrmann's iconic film, Strictly Ballroom: The Musical is unabashed, bombastic fun from beginning to end. And with a tremendous cast led by Strictly Come Dancing favourite Kevin Clifton and Coronation Street star Faye Brookes, what's not to love? Find out more in this #SpotlightOn review! Catch Strictly Ballroom: The Musical at Nottingham's Theatre Royal until Saturday 24th June. Tickets are available here: trch.co.uk/strictly-ballroom Photo credit: Ellie Kurtt

Full to the brim with nostalgia and charm, Nikolai Foster's production of Annie has plenty to love! Take a listen to this #SpotlightOn review to find out why you're guaranteed to end up with a smile on your face when you watch this show. Catch Annie at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall until Saturday 17th June. Tickets are available here: trch.co.uk/annie-2023 Photo credit: Paul Coltas; Craig Revel-Horwood (Miss Hannigan), Billie-Kay (Lily) and Paul French (Rooster).

Join Mark, Rebecca, Will and Thomas as they discuss a University of Nottingham student and his dissertation on Bruce Springsteen, and Bruce Springsteen's response.

Based on the best-selling book by Neil Gaiman, The Ocean at the End of the Lane is a thrilling tour de force of theatrical ingenuity and storytelling. With countless five-star reviews already, do not miss this stunning show at Nottingham's Theatre Royal! Take a listen to Showtime's #SpotlightOn review to find out more.  Tickets are available here: trch.co.uk//ocean-at-the-end-of-the-lane Photo credit: Brinkhoff-Moegenburg 

In this Pulse highlight, Mark, Felix, Rebecca and Will discuss the ban of vaping in Australia and whether a similar law should exist in the UK

Following the News at 5, Cora, Conor, and Daniel discuss British Cycling's plans to ban transwomen from the women's category in competitions.

Join Mark, Rebecca, Will and Felix as they discuss the launch of Ron DeSantis' Presidential candidacy on Twitter

Erin interviews Liv about her interest in Doctor Who, what it's like to be part of both daytime and speech programming and why everyone has a different nickname for her. 

13 songs. 1 winner. You decide. The votes are in and we can now announce which country has won Showtime's #URNivision2023 song contest. With jury interviews and a point-by-point countdown of the leader board (cue dramatic music), this results show will reveal the tough decisions that went into crowning this year's winner.  Take a listen to find out more!

In this segment of The Pulse, join Mark, Rebecca, Rachael and Will as they discuss the revelation that we are likely to reach the 1.5 degree climate increase threshold by 2027.

Erin talks to Ali Glen in this episode about favourite places on campus and his future as a 6music dad.

Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic The Musical is a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams and aspirations of the passengers on board.  With a Tony Award-winning score and book, this show brings a new poignancy to a story we all know. Find out more in this #SpotlightOn review now. Titanic The Musical is at Nottingham's Theatre Royal until Saturday 20th May. Tickets are available here: trch.co.uk/titanic-the-musical Find out more about the show and, in particular, its tremendous cast here: titanicthemusical.co.uk

Join Mark, Rebecca, Will and Felix as they discuss a possible new law to legally require drivers who hit cats to report it the same as currently exists with dogs.

The smash-hit musical Sister Act is in Nottingham this week and it is truly "fabulous, baby"! Hear more in this #SpotlightOn review and get your tickets booked to see it for yourself: trch.co.uk/sister-act Sister Act will also return to Nottingham in September 2024 with tickets on sale now: trch.co.uk/sister-act-2024 Photo credit: Manuel Harlan

In this pulse special, Cora, Conor, Kit, Daniel, Mark and Ben discuss the upcoming local elections, discussing the results' impact on the current political climate of the UK and more locally, Nottingham. Update Description

In this pulse highlight, listen to Mark, Will and Felix discuss the upcoming coronation of King Charles and potential protests it may see.

This week Erin sits down to talk to URN's Head of News Ben Mellor. Ben shares all aspects of his life from his lack of pop culture knowledge to shedding some light on a panic disorder he has recently overcome. 

Olivia Hannant joins Erin to talk about what makes After Darkers so elusive, and the what kind of humour she enjoys in a tv show. 

As 10th Episode special, Erin interviews Dom Allin! Listen to them talk about sports, Dom's love of broadcasting from a young age and how COVID impacted his university experiences.

This week Erin talks to Lydia and Sophie. The two of them make up the hosts of The Self-Care Sofa, a weekly podcast on URN dedicated to informing listeners about taking care of themselves, but making it fun and entertaining. 

Listen to Conor, Daniel, Cora and Krishan talk about former President Trump's recent indictment over his relationship with Stormy Daniels.

Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique retelling of Jane Austen's most iconic love story - and it's in Nottingham all this week! Find out why you should go and see the show in this #SpotlightOn review. Book tickets for Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) here: trch.co.uk/pride-prejudice-sort-of And learn more about the show from Mr Darcy herself, Dannie Harris, in this #SpotlightOn interview: audioboom.com/posts/8262214 Photo credit: Mihaela Bodlovic 

Listen to Cora, Conor, Kit, and Will discuss the France pension protests.

On today's Pulse, Scarlett, Ali, Rachael and Hannah were joined by special guests Mark and Ben to discuss the TikTok CEO giving evidence to the US House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Join Mark, Rebecca, Scarlett, Felix, and Will in this mega Pulse episode discussing University of Manchester and the forcible removal of student protesters from occupation as well as Boris Johnson facing the Privileges Committee

Erin chats to Emily to find out who URN's Deputy Station Editor is when she's not presenting her weekly daytime show on URN!

In this highlight of The Pulse; Mark, Rebecca, Scarlett, Felix and Will discuss the new budget announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt.

In this highlight of The Pulse; Scarlett, Izzy, Rachael, and Hannah discuss how a prolific shoplifter targeting many different high-street stores has been charged for her crimes.  

Listen to Conor, Dan, Kit and Cora discuss Irish Reunification for St. Patrick's Day

Scarlett, Izzy, Rachael and Hannah discussed Paris Hilton on the picket line for the BBC NUJ strike. 

In this segment of The Pulse, join Mark, Rebecca, Scarlett, Felix and Will as they discuss the move to legalise graffiti alongside the A52 in Nottingham.

This week Erin interviews Gabby Brown who just so happens to be her EcoFrenzy co-host and close friend. Gabby highlights how she benefited from her gap year, how much she loves her degree and the dos and don'ts of Reading festival.

In this highlight of The Pulse; Cora, Conor, and Kit discuss a Turning Point UK protest against a pub due to it holding a drag event... however, there was no such event planned.

In this section from The Pulse; Cora, Conor, and Kit discuss the new scientific invention which could potentially allow renewable energy to be produced from enzymes.

Direct from its award-winning run in the West End, Isobel McArthur's Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen's most iconic love story. It'll be in Nottingham at the end of March, so find out what to expect from the show from cast member Dannie Harris in this #SpotlightOn interview! Tickets are available here: trch.co.uk/pride-prejudice-sort-of

Listen to Cora, Conor, and Kit discuss their views about a surgery robot that has treated 270 patients in Lincoln in its first year of use.

This week on the Pulse Izzy, Scarlett, Ali and Rachael were joined by Charley Currey, host of 'Global Tunes' for the University of Durham's Purple Radio, to talk about the UK's 2023 Eurovision entry - Mae Muller.