Podcasts about bbc radio wales

Matthew Bannister onLord Tebbit, who as Norman Tebbit was a member of Margaret Thatcher's cabinet, introducing trade union reform and privatisation. Daphne Boden, the harpist who played for the Queen and taught for more than fifty years at the Royal College of Music. James Leprino who built a multi-billion-dollar business by supplying cheese to pizza chains. And the former Astronomer Royal, Sir Francis Graham-Smith, who helped to transform our understanding of the origins of the universe.Interviewee: John Sergeant Interviewee: Lord Deben Interviewee: Geraldine McMahon Interviewee: Sally Pryce Interviewee: Chloe Sorvino Interviewee: Professor Andrew LyneProducer: Gareth Nelson-DaviesArchive used: Lord Tebbit interview, A Life in Politics: Jo Coburn with leading politicians, BBC; Lord Tebbit, Desert Island Discs, BBC Radio 4, 04/12/1992; Profile of Employment Secretary Norman Tebbit, BBC News, 26/01/1982; Norman Tebbit speech, Conservative Party Conference, BBC News, 1981; Brighton Bomb news report, BBC Television 12/10/1984; Lord Tebbit interview, BBC News, 24/09/2019; Daphne Boden interview, Meet the Stars, The Harp Channel, Uploaded to YouTube 25/06/2020; A Drive Through Time — A Leprino Foods Origin Story, Leprino Foods, https://vimeo.com/648650074, Vimeo uploaded 2024; Sir Francis Graham-Smith at 100, Science Cafe, BBC Radio Wales, 23/05/2023; Francis Graham-Smith appearance on The Sky at Night, BBC Television, 06/12/1992;

Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by Lauren Jenkins from Australia and Gareth Griffiths from Japan to preview Wales' first test against Japan and the British and Irish Lions versus the Waratahs. We hear from Wales boss Matt Sherratt and Japan head coach Eddie Jones who've been speaking with the BBC ahead of Saturday's match in Kitakyushu, while Lauren brings us the latest from the Lions camp as head coach Andy Farrell calls up his son, Owen, as replacement for the injured Elliot Daly.Coverage: Watch Japan v Wales live on BBC One Wales and BBC iPlayer; listen live on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru & BBC Sounds; text commentary and highlights on BBC Sport website and app.

Kirsty Lang onThe author Jane Gardam, whose works included The Queen of the Tambourine and Old Filth.Sir Roger Birch, the former Chief Constable of Sussex Police who oversaw the investigation following the IRAs' Brighton bomb attack in 1984. Mike Peters, the lead singer of the band The Alarm, whose own battle with cancer saw him become a campaigner and fundraiser for cancer treatment. Professor Francoise Hampson, a lawyer who specialised in human rights in conflict zones. Producer: Ed PrendevilleArchive: Front Row, BBC Radio 4, Presenter Kirsty Lang, 16/09/2009; World Book Club, BBC World Service, 12/10/2017; Desert Island Discs, BBC Radio 4, 20/10/2017; “Somebody” by Jane Gardam, Read by Gillian Bevan, BBC Radio 4, 06/03/2022; File on Four, BBC Radio 4; Witness History, BBC, 2015; Human Rights Map, BBC Two, 05/12/1998; Human Rights and Human Wrongs, John Simpson, BBC TV, 02/11/1994; BBC Breakfast News, 14/08/1990; I Write the Songs, Archive: Mike Peters, BBC Radio Wales, 31/12/2014; Value Judgements, BBC Radio Wales, 30/06/2006; Brighton Bomb Attack, BBC News, 12/10/2009; Drink Drive Crackdown, BBC News, 12/10/1984; Breakfast Time – Drink Driving at Christmas, BBC News, 14/03/2020

Kirsty Lang on: Athol Fugard, the playwright whose art became synonymous with exposing the inequities of the Apartheid regime in South Africa. Janet Pharaoh, the dancer from Yorkshire who became the artistic director at the Moulin Rouge in Paris. Alison Halford who rose through the ranks to become the first female Assistant Chief Constable. Johnny Green, the former roadie and tour manager for The Clash. His friend, the poet John Cooper Clarke pays tribute. Producer: Gareth Nelson-DaviesArchive used:Athol Fugard interview, Third Ear, BBC Radio 3, 12/02/1991; Inside The Mind Of Athol Fugard: A Master Playwright's Journey, Tekweni, YouTube channel, uploaded 02/07/2018; Janet Pharaoh interview, Moulin Rouge: Yes We Can-Can! Dragonfly Film and Television, BBC TWO, 27/09/2023 and 04/10/2023; Moulin Rouge film promo, Director: Baz Luhrmann, 20th Century Fox; YouTube uploaded 2015; Alison Halford interview, BBC Radio Wales, 28/02/2002; Johnny Green interview, The Joy of 6: London Calling, BBC 6 Music, 03/11/2019; Johnny Green interview, A Riot of Our Own, Rock City Networks, Ben Pitchers Rock City Networks, YouTube uploaded, 03/04/2012; Johnny Green interview/actuality taken from ,Off The Page: Le Tour de France, BBC Radio 4, 24/06/2010; John Cooper Clarke Presents Clarkie's Christmas Crackers, BBC Three, 19/12/2018;

Matthew Bannister onNigel McCrery, the former police officer who created the popular TV series “Silent Witness” and “New Tricks”.Andrée Dumon, who rescued many allied service men during the Second World War by escorting them along “The Comet Line” from Brussels to Paris.Lord Elis-Thomas, the former leader of Plaid Cymru and the first Presiding Officer of the National Assembly. Diana Melly, the author known for her unconventional marriage to the jazz singer and art expert George Melly.Interviewee: William Ivory Interviewee: Dr Helen Fry Interviewee: Professor Laura McAllister Interviewee: Kezzie MoynihanProducer: Gareth Nelson-DaviesArchive used: Silent Witness, BBC Promo, 2005 & 2025; Nigel McCrery interview, Saturday Live, BBC Radio 4, 02/11/2024; Nigel McCrery interview, Midweek, BBC Radio 4, 04/11/2013; Nigel McCrery talks about the life of Professor Helen Whitwell, Last Word, BBC Radio 4, 09/08/2024; Silent Witness, Series 1 , Episode 1, BBC ONE, 22/02/1996, Directed by Harry Hook; New Tricks, Promo, BBC Studios, 08/08/2008; Andrée Dumon, a Comète escape line organiser and courier, interview, source: www.legasee.org.uk/veteran/andree-dumon/ ; Dafydd Ellis Thomas elected to the House of Commons, BBC News, 1974; Dafydd Elis Thomas Interview , Good Morning Wales, BBC Radio Wales, 20/06/1972; Dafydd Elis Thomas becomes President of Plaid Cymru and interview, Conference Report, BBC News, 28/10/1984; Presiding Officer address to the National Assembly for Wales, The Second Term, BBC News, 2003, Diana Melly interview, Last Word, BBC Radio 4. 06/07/2007; Diana Melly interview, Private Passions, BBC Radio 3, 15/01/2023;

For the past 20 years, Vicki Blight has used her skills on the radio to the fullest - launching stations such as Heart 106 in Nottingham and Virgin Radio Pride, becoming a talk jock on Century 106 and BBC Radio Wales and presenting at National Level on BBC Radio 1.In this weeks edition, Vicki sits down with Luke to reflect on her 20 year career and how she built contacts within the industry - from getting her big break on Red Dragon, before moving to Nottingham to join Century 106 and becoming a launch presenter on Heart 106. To becoming a National name on BBC Radio 1, before moving over to Absolute Radio. Returning back to Wales to join BBC Radio Wales and diving into Sports broadcasting. Launching Virgin Radio Pride and what it is like to take on the role of Producer on the Early Breakfast Show for BBC Radio 2.Thank you to Aircheck Downloads and Vicki for the use of content.

For nearly five decades Steve Dewitt has been the voice of Swansea. Having spent his life and career on Swansea Sound, hosting various shows before moving to BBC Radio Wales.In this weeks Radio Greats episode, Steve sits down with Luke to share his tales of the last five decades from doing odd jobs at Swansea Sound for the Programme Controller, to getting his own show. How he introduced a young Rob Brydon to the world of Radio, before moving over to BBC Radio Wales and how he nearly became a national voice during the Millennium Bug, returning back to Swansea Sound and becoming the last local "English" voice for Greatest Hits Radio South Wales and returning back to radio for the launch of SA Radio Live.Thanks to Steve, Aircheck Downloads, Radio Jingles Online and Shaun Tilley for the use of content.

Robin Morgan is a Welsh stand-up comedian, writer, presenter and actor. Robin has appeared on Mock The Week, The News Quiz, The Now Show and co-created Ellie Taylor's Safe Space on BBC Radio 4. He co-created and hosts the award-winning topical comedy panel show What Just Happened? on BBC Radio Wales. He starred in the Michael-Winterbottom-directed-Kenneth-Branagh-starring drama This England on Sky Atlantic). He has performed four solo shows at the Edinburgh Festival, his debut in 2016 was later adapted into a half-hour recording for BBC Radio Wales, as 'Robin Morgan: Proposes'. Robin's third solo show was filmed at the Edinburgh Festival in 2019 and is available to watch on Next Up Comedy. His fourth show, ‘Snip Snip, Bitch' toured the UK in 2023, and is available to watch on YouTube. He is currently on his biggest tour to date in 2024, with the brand new show ‘The Spark'. Robin is also a seasoned comedy writer for television and radio, with credits including Have I Got News For You, The Mash Report, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Too Hot To Handle on Netflix, The Great Pottery Throw Down, Late Night Mash, Hello America, Blind Date and the MTV European Music Awards among others. He is also a television warm-up artist for programmes such as The Graham Norton Show .Robin Morgan is guest number 427 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .For Robin's tour tickets and everything else Robin, visit - https://www.robinjmorgan.co.ukFollow Robin Morgan on Twitter: @robinjaymorgan & Instagram @robinjmorgan .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. Get bonus episodes and ad-free listening by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Competitions, world-class livestock, crafts, countryside sports, shopping, food and drink.... you name it, the Royal Welsh Show has it all! Celebrating the Society's 120th anniversary this year, there will be special displays, a new horticultural tent and the poultry are back! Kicking off BBC Radio Wales' coverage for the week ahead, Country Focus presenter Caroline Evans is joined by BBC Wales' Environment and Rural Affairs Correspondent, Steffan Messenger to look ahead at this year's "Sioe Fawr"!

“Run the straight race” The line from a well-know hymn gives a clue to this week's edition presented by Rosa Hunt. Throughout May the BBC is holding its annual Mental Health and Wellbeing Season which coincides with a week of awareness run by the Mental Health Foundation. This year the foundation is focussing on "moving more for our mental health”. During the programme we include an exploration of physical activity as far as faith is concerned. In some faiths, worship is very much a sedentary activity and perhaps the only physical element is standing to sing hymns and songs and even then, that's for those able to do so. Many find wellbeing in anything from private prayer and meditation to physical workouts and walks. We visit Glenwood Community Church and Wellbeing Space in Cardiff, where wellbeing and mental health are taken very seriously with a range of activities on offer to the locality including physical ones. It's also a place where counselling is offered by professional counsellors. We also speak to Jamilla Hekmoun, Chair of the Muslim Mental Health Alliance and a Research Fellow on the Faith and Mental Health Project run by the Woolfe Institute. On Friday 10th May the Institute is holding a workshop at Cardiff University “focussed on improving mental health provision for Muslim communities”. As part of the BBC's Mental Health and Wellbeing season, BBC Radio Wales will be sharing stories and tips this month on how to support your mental health and wellbeing. LINKS bbc.co.uk/mentalwellbeing mentalhealth.org.uk www.glenwoodchurch.org https://www.woolf.cam.ac.uk/research/projects/mental-health-project

This week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Tom and Dom, a couple from UK and creators of the Tom and Dom Travel blog, YouTube channel, Instagram platform, and Facebook group. Tom and Dom have only been cruising since right after the pandemic, sailing MSC Virtuosa on a short cruise to nowhere—referred to UK as a staycation as UK phased in cruises after the lockdown. Only three years and many cruises later Tom and Dom are now sailing exotic itineraries to Greenland! Also, in that short time they have appeared in BBC Radio Wales, BBC NEWS, The Times, The Sun, Daily Mirror, OUT Traveler, and Business Insider. They are a CLIA Choose Cruise member 2023.  I consider Cruise Bloggers, Vloggers, and Content Creators as Cruise Community Champions and have featured them throughout The Joy of Cruising Trilogy and on The Joy of Cruising Podcast. Passionate cruisers like Tom and Domepitomize the joy of cruising; they are so passionate about cruising that they want to share it with the world! Cruise Bloggers, Vloggers, and Content Creators champion the cause of cruising and at the same time they are champions to cruise fans by providing them with free, useful information, reviews, videos, photos, and cruise tips to cruisers planning a voyage, and prospective cruisers considering their first cruise.  I have interacted with Tom and Dom occasionally on cruise social media, and it is now my pleasure to chat with them, and to share their story with the listeners of The Joy of Cruising Podcast.Support the showSupport Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulthContact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.htmlBook Cruises https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingPodcast-BookACruiseUS Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast)The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingCruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterruptedThe Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgainIntl Orders via Amazon

Title: The Expat Pod: Sean BW Parker Subtitle: 10 years in the Istanbul art scene Episode Number: 39 Release Date: [15/04/2024] Duration: [00:46:53] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into the art scene in Istanbul and what it is like to leave the UK post higher education to scratch the itch of curiosity around living in a Muslim country to expand one's horizons. Sean Bw Parker (MA) is a British artist, musician and writer specialising in art, cultural theory and justice reform. He has published a number of books and albums, won several awards – including Koestler Arts platinum for play The Wolfstadt-Wire (2020) and Compelling Speech - The Stammering Enigma (2023) - and gave a TED talk in 2013. He holds Masters and BA degrees in Fine Art from the University for the Creative Arts in Surrey, and worked for ten years in Istanbul as a musician and teacher, until 2014. He has given talks at Istanbul University, Kadir-Has University, University of Bristol, Bristol BIMM and Brighton Science Festival amongst other venues, and has been published in Time Out Istanbul, Louder Than War, The Monument Fellowship, The Epoch Times, TS Eliot Foundation, CIEO, New Thinking, STAMMA, Cosmopolitan and in two Westminster Commission reports. He has appeared on Talk Radio Live, NTV Turkey, Rise TV, BBC Radio Wales, in documentaries by Richard Vobes, Dogs On The Run films, Sky Arts, and on a number of podcasts. He has interviewed Ed Harcourt, Kristin Hersh, Julie Burchill, Danny Macnamara, Garry Bushell and Ian Broudie among other musicians and writers, was a music columnist for Turkish magazine the Multicultural Guide, and ran the Seafish music and arts venue on the Sussex coast in 2016. He was born in Exeter in 1975. Books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sean-Bw-Parker/e/B06XZ76F5Y%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Latest album, Caucasian Nights: https://open.spotify.com/album/4SJMGGgVFOYm2YyUZFf8wu Saatchi Art page: https://www.saatchiart.com/seanbwparker Connect with Us: Website: https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpatPod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/  00:00 Intro 00:45 Getting There 07:34 Being There 35:22 Review Subscribe, Rate, and Review: If you enjoyed this episode of The Expat Pod, please subscribe, rate, and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you and continue to deliver valuable content on life as an expat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Alistair Bruce-Ball brings you the best of the Monday Night Club with Chris Sutton, Tom Lockyer and Andros Townsend.The panel look ahead to Wales' Euros play-off final qualifier against Poland with BBC Radio Wales' Rob Phillips, and England's friendly against Belgium with the BBC's chief football correspondent John Murray.They chat to Leyton Orient's Idris el Mizouni about playing during Ramadan and also have a discussion about the quickest goals they've seen after Christoph Baumgartner's record-breaking strike for Austria.TOPICS 4 mins - Andros Townsend on Tom Lockyer's recovery 9 mins - Rob Page interview 10 mins - Wales v Poland preview 22 mins - Sporting superstitions 24 mins - Declan Rice interview 27 mins - England squad discussion 38 mins - Idris el Mizouni interview 44 mins - Quickest goals discussion

June Gibbons chats with programme maker Jessica Gunasekara about the experience of creating their podcast 'June, Voice of a Silent Twin', after 30 years of shying away from the spotlight. They discuss everything from how the twins have been portrayed in the media before, to June's hopes for the future.First Broadcast on BBC Radio Wales 30th January 2024.

A magician, a poet... a king. Gareth Rhys Owen celebrates the genius of Barry John, the legendary former Wales and British Lions fly-half who died on Sunday aged 79 in the company of former teammates Sir Gareth Edwards and Gerald Davies and former Wales outside half Jonathan Davies.This programme was first broadcast on BBC Radio Wales on Monday 5th February.

In the sixth and final episode of Death of a Codebreaker, Dr Sian Williams asks what justice for Gareth Williams would look like. She hears from Jim Frazer, the forensic scientist who carried out a review into the case 11 years ago as well Angela Gallop who has reviewed dozens of cold cases over the years. She asks if advances in DNA and scientific techniques could help detectives finally solve the mystery of how Gareth Williams died. And she questions whether it's time to put the security forces under greater scrutiny to reveal more about the nature of Gareth's work with M16.Death of a Codebreaker is presented by Dr Sian Williams with contributions from Dyfan Rees, Ashley Byrne, Wayne Wright, James Pepper, Tracy Cardwell and Lewis AllsoppThe series was produced by Wayne Wright, Ashley Byrne and James PepperThe music is by Robin Forrest and the sound design by Kevin Bailey and Mark BurrowsExecutive Producer: Ashley ByrneDeath of a Codebreaker is an MIM Production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio Wales

Young Welshman Gareth Williams was found naked inside a relatively small bag in his bath in 2010. And another theory is that he was the victim of a bizarre sex game gone wrong. There are suggestions he may have had an interest in Claustrophilia - pleasure derived from being in a confined space. But how much evidence is there? Here Dr Sian Williams looks at what we know and don't know about Gareth's private life.Death of a Codebreaker is presented by Dr Sian Williams with contributions in Episode 5 from James Pepper, Ashley Byrne, Tracy Cardwell and Wayne Wright. Producers: James Pepper, Ashley Byrne and Wayne Wright The Executive Producer is Ashley Byrne.. Music by Robin Forrest The Sound editor: Kevin Bailey Death of a Codebreaker is an MIM Production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio Wales.

With so many unanswered questions, different theories about what exactly happened to young Welshman Gareth Williams in summer 2010 remain rife. One suggestion is that he was assassinated by a rogue state. A former KGB intelligence officer, an ex-Government Minister and the wife of murdered dissident Alexander Litvinenko all suspect Russian involvement. But would the Kremlin really go to such lengths?Death of a Codebreaker is presented by Dr Sian Williams with contributions in Episode 4 from from Dyfan Rees, Ashley Byrne and Wayne Wright. Producers: Ashley Byrne, James Pepper and Wayne Wright The Executive Producer is Ashley Byrne. Research by Wayne Wright, Ashley Byrne and James Pepper. Music by Robin Forrest The Sound editor: Kev Bailey Death of a Codebreaker is an MIM Production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio Wales.

There's only a week or less (depending on when you listen) for new Doctor Who but wait! There already IS new Who in the form of a Children In Need segment starring Doctor Who the Fourteenth, a Skaro marketing middle manager, a Mark III travel machine, and a new and somewhat controversial Davros! Plus we have a flood of celebratory radio and television programmes about Our Favorite Show on its 60th anniversary, Vworp Vworp and comic book news, Amazon Prime and Tubi showing Who 2.0 and Classic Who respectively AND an interview with Benjamin Cook, Rich Tipple and Kieran Highman on their sterling work colourizing “The Daleks”! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon Radio Free Skaro Livestreams BBC Children in Need Doctor Who segment Children in Need Doctor Who Unleashed New to Who guide from the Doctor Who YouTube channel Wild Blue Yonder will air at 6:30pm Dec 2 on BBC One Nicola Coughlan joins cast for Ncuti Gatwa's Season 2 Gatwa mentioned the First and Fifteenth Doctors share scenes BBC releases colourized images from The Daleks Colourized, omnibus version of The Daleks airing November 23 on BBC Four The Daleks coming to Blu-ray in North America on February 27 Series 1-10 now available on Prime Video in Canada Classic Doctor Who now on Tubi The Philip Hinchcliffe Years – The DNA of Doctor Who launches Kickstarter Vworp Vworp issues 6 available now Fifteenth Doctor comic from Titan Comics coming for Free Comic Book Day 2024 60 years of Doctor Who: in search of classic Who locations Missing Doctor Who episodes audio on BBC Sounds Surviving Doctor Who – an A-Z with Toby Hadoke on BBC Radio 4 Extra Doctor Who: The Wilderness Years documentary coming to BBC Radio 4 on November 19 Radio 2 Celebrates Doctor Who at 60 through December 3 Murray Gold: Hitting The Right Notes special coming to BBC Radio Solent on November 23 Doctor Who: The Welsh Connection on BBC Radio Wales on November 23 Doctor Huw on BBC Radio Wales on November 23 Doctor Who edition of Bargain Hunt to air November 23 on BBC One Doctor Who: 60 Years of Friends and Foes on BBC Radio 4 Nov 24, 9pm Doctor Who: The Bedtime Story on CBeebies on November 24 Doctor Who: Secrets and Scandals on Channel 5 on November 25, 830pm Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder opens in Wellington NZ June 1, 2024 Doctor Who event at Pulse and The Kings in Cardiff, Nov 25 Interview The Daleks in colour Benjamin Cook Rich Tipple Kieran Highman

The inquest into codebreaker Gareth Williams' death threw up many still-unanswered questions about the circumstances surrounding how he died. Here, Dr Sian Williams examines more closely some of the evidence that came to light during the eight-day hearing and, given the nature of the young Welshman's work for the security services, asks if we will ever know some of the most crucial detail! Journalist and executive producer Ashley Byrne joins Sian as they work through some of the evidence from the hearing with a series of guests with an interest in the case.Death of a Codebreaker is presented by Dr Sian Williams with contributions in Episode 3 from from Ashley Byrne and Dyfan Rees Producers: Wayne Wright and James Pepper. The Executive Producer is Ashley Byrne. Research by Wayne Wright, Ashley Byrne and James Pepper. Music by Robin Forrest The Sound editors are Mark Burrows and Kev Bailey Death of a Codebreaker is an MIM Production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio Wales.

Jonathan Thomas is pastor of Cornerstone Church in Abergavenny, Wales. He is a regular contributor to BBC Radio Wales, has written and presents the material in a recent film on ‘Welsh Awakenings‘ and has published ‘Intentional Interruptions‘, a book that challenges us about the interruptions we experience in our distractedness and encourages us to seek … Continue reading The Leadership Journey Podcast: Jonathan Thomas →

From the outset, one big question has haunted detectives looking into the death of young Welshman Gareth Williams. How could his body have ended up locked inside a relatively small bag in the bath at his apartment in Central London?! In this episode Dr Sian Williams hears from two people who have attempted to lock themselves inside a similar size holdall but with altogether different outcomesDeath of a Codebreaker is presented by Dr Sian Williams with contributions from Lewis Allsop, Wayne Wright and Dyfan Rees. Producers: Wayne Wright and James Pepper. The Executive Producer is Ashley Byrne. Research by Wayne Wright, Ashley Byrne and James Pepper. Music by Robin Forrest The Sound editor is Mark Burrows Death of a Codebreaker is an MIM Production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio Wales.

Young Welshman Gareth Williams was a child prodigy who became a talented mathematician and codebreaker working for GCHQ, MI6 and the intelligence services but in the summer of 2010 he was found dead in a bag in the bath at his apartment in London. In this first episode Sian Williams looks at what we know about Gareth and reminds listeners of the bizarre nature and circumstances of his death.Death of a Codebreaker is presented by Dr Sian Williams with contributions by Dyfan Rees and Tracy Cardwell. The Producer is Wayne Wright. The Executive Producer is Ashley Byrne Research by Wayne Wright, Ashley Byrne and Andrew Edwards Music by Robin Forrest Sound Editor: Mark Burrows Death of a Codebreaker is an MIM Production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio Wales

It's time for some Tales…of the TARDIS, as the Three Who Rule were thoroughly charmed by a nostalgia bomb measuring several megatons with appearances by former Doctors, companions and a Metebelis crystal! There's also a tidal wave of news including SFX magazine's many articles including interviews with RTD, David Tennant and Phil Collinson, novelizations of the three Tennant specials, audio documentaries, Billie Piper returning to Gallifrey One, and our feature look at the new Doctor Who reader Adventures Across Space and Time with Paul Booth, Joy Piedmont, Matt Hills, Tansy Rayner Roberts! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon Colourized, omnibus version of The Daleks airing November 23 on BBC Four BBC officially brands the extended Doctor Who universe the “Whoniverse” Tales of the TARDIS dropped on iPlayer November 1, RTD promises bigger plans for it 2005-2022 Doctor Who will not be on Disney+ SFX Doctor Who preview New BBC Doctor Who archive site Covers for the three Tennant special novelizations revealed The Star Beast novelization by Gary Russell Wild Blue Yonder novelization by Mark Morris The Giggle novelization by James Goss Toby Hadoke's Doctor Who report on Newsnight Special Fourteenth Doctor sketch will feature in Children in Need Doctor Who: The Wilderness Years documentary coming to BBC Radio 4 on November 19 Murray Gold: Hitting The Right Notes special coming to BBC Radio Solent on November 23 Doctor Who: The Welsh Connection on BBC Radio Wales on November 23 Doctor Huw on BBC Radio Wales on November 23 Doctor Who edition of Bargain Hunt to air November 23 on BBC One New Doctor Who inflight entertainment channel on board British Airways' flights Billie Piper announced for Gallifrey One Big Finish Doctor Who The Last Day begins Dec 2023 Children of the Circus, audio sequel to The Greatest Show in the Galaxy, available for pre-order Interview: Adventures Across Space and Time Paul Booth Joy Piedmont Matt Hills Tansy Rayner Roberts

After a tumultuous week off the pitch, Newport County get back to the bread and butter of fourth division football. Ian's back on the northern beat - this time in the suburbs to the north of Manchester city centre.Ably assisted in the tactics truck by friends of the pod Stu, Fraser, and Ollie, Ian covers #floodlightwatch, #bovrilwatch - and the game as well.As always, you can contact the show via Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn with any questions or comments.Our theme tune is Discoland, reproduced with permission of Tinty & The Bucket Hats. Please support them by buying their music, catching them live or making a donation to Kidscape who are their chosen charity.ICYMI: Ed joined the BBC Radio Wales team on Friday night in the aftermath of the Huw Jenkins vote. Huw appeared on the show, before Ed spoke with Rob Phillips and Jason Perry about what this means for the club. You can listen back here (11 minutes in).Support the show

After years of him asking us to call him on a Saturday evening, he decided to call us! An absolute delight to have Rob Phillips, one of the premier voices of Welsh football on BBC Radio Wales and BBC Wales Sport - and a 1912 Exiles listener at that - join Jamie Harris for a chat. A Newport-born boy, he shares stories about his time reporting on the club in the 80s; his interactions with the likes of Justin Edinburgh, Dave Boddy and Graham Westley; and in more recent years in the Flynn, Rowberry, and Coughlan tenures. He also shares stories from covering some of our biggest games in recent years, including having to stand on a box to commentate on the Great Escape finale, and a run-in with Justin Edinburgh's crystal ball.An enlightening, honest, and entertaining presenter, who leaves you feeling buoyed and optimistic, but mostly reminds you that it's just fun to watch football. (Rob, not Jamie.)We'll be back with some of our panel after next weekend's match against Sutton. Do send any feedback to us via Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn in the meantime.We also, as you may notice, have a new theme tune - a big thank you to Tinty & The Bucket Hats for giving us permission to feature their single Discoland. Please support them by buying their music, catching them live or making a donation to Kidscape who are their chosen charity.Additional music: Virgo by Sean T.Support the show

It's that time of year again! The pinnacle event in the British agricultural calendar - the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show get underway this week and kicking off BBC Radio Wales' coverage for the week ahead, Country Focus presenter Caroline Evans is joined by BBC Wales' Environment and Rural Affairs Correspondent, Steffan Messenger, live at the showground in Llanelwedd.

It was lovely to finally meet in person and chat to Anna Ryder Richardson on BBC Radio Wales on the 50th Anniversary of my first BBC Radio 1 session with John Peel Archive This is the whole interview including a live performance of my new single #Breathe

BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio Wales presenter Huw Stephens talks to Headliner about the past, present, and future of Glastonbury, his own personal highlights from the festival and what life at Worthy Farm looks like as a BBC presenter.

Today Patty welcomes Sean BW Parker, a British writer, artist and lecturer in art, cultural theory and justice reform. Sean also happens to stutter, or stammer as it is referred to in Britain. He and Patty discuss the relationship between genetic disposition and environmental factors in the development of stuttering and what situations may exacerbate it. Sean explains that society places importance on speaking and that stuttering can be seen as embarrassing and a hindrance to success for some. Sean also describes some of the tougher times in school with bullying and pressure to read in front of class. Sean also is a singer as you will hear, and he and Patty discuss the brain processing that makes stuttering often disappear when a person sings. They also touch on some of the new technological advancements to help stuttering and some of Sean's great accomplishments from writing eight books, to giving TED Talks, and awards he has received along the way. Sean Bw Parker (MA) is a British writer, artist and lecturer in art, cultural theory and justice reform. He lived in Istanbul for ten years until 2014 where he lectured at Istanbul University, and gave a TED talk 'Stammering and Creativity'. He has published or contributed to a number of books, won six Koestler Arts awards (including a platinum for his play The Wolfstadt-Wire) and a Perrie Lectures essay award in 2019. Parker is Editor of False Allegations Watch for the Empower the Innocent organization (University of Bristol Innocence Project affiliated).   He has been published by/in the T.S. Eliot Foundation, Time Out Istanbul, Louder Than War, STAMMA and Cosmopolitan, and appeared at the Brighton Science Festival, on NTV Turkey. Rise and BBC Radio Wales. Here's the link to Compelling Speech: https://www.amazon.com/Compelling-Speech-Stammering-Sean-Parker/dp/B0BW2QM7NY/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1? "Whose" by Sean Parker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bzxNdUOfy8 https://twitter.com/seanbwparker?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/seanparker100https://open.spotify.com/artist/54AfbvLmprsXNalXs2xUJihttps://www.facebook.com/seanbwparkerpage/?locale=en_GBhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUJPU5UtyFDLP8R5kR9jJkA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patty-deutsche/support

It's Pride month! Come join the celebration!Join The L Word star Rachel Shelley and DIVA Magazine editor extraordinaire, the resplendent Roxy Bourdillon, as they celebrate June's rainbow-tastic Pride issue! Toot toot!With the all-sparkling, all-inspiring Amber Whittington on the cover.Together they dig deep into your favourite LGBTQIA plus glossy magazine, with love and laughter.Discussing:Our Proud cover star Amber Whittington aka Amber's ClosetPride in the city AND in rural areasYour very first Pride (everyone remembers their first time)Plus an exclusive Beyond Borders feature starring you, the DIVA listener.Wherever You Are In the World.This month: Vicki Blight from Abergavenny, WalesVicki is a presenter, producer and voice over artist, for BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio Wales and Virgin Radio.Thank you Vicki!The DIVA Debrief - one gorgeous glossy in your ear.Want to hear more of all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's June issue here.Edited and produced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVApodDIVA: Queers for your EarsDIVA - the world's leading brand for LGBTQIA plus women and non-binary peopleGet in touch: poddiva@diva-magazine.comWarning: this episode contains some whistling. It's Pride baby! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a voice often likened to Carole King and Regina Spektor, a classical piano training, and influences ranging from Björk to Chopin, Me for Queen – the creative alias of Mary Erskine – is rapidly winning acclaim for her beguiling ‘soul-folk' song craft, blending traditional folk story-telling with a contemporary edge.Growing up feral in ruralFife/Scotland, years of classical training together with a Blues guitarist for a father make for an interesting mix of soul and folk.Her much-anticipated debut solo album, “Loose End” was released via Seahorse Music in September 2018, followed by an EP “PerfectStranger” exploring motherhood, a collaboration with the Nashville singer, Alva Leigh. Mary has enjoyed support from BBC6 Music and BBC Radio Wales and BBC Scotland; the album was Record of Note on Roddy Hart's show and the single, Loose End, was Single of the Week on the Janice Forsyth show. In 2019, she was invited to tour as musical guest with the Guilty Feminist podcast, playing venues including the Birmingham Symphony Hall. Her song, “Jessica” was included on Spotify UK's playlist, “The Most Beautiful Songs in the World” and has racked up over 100, 000 plays. Teaming up for a 2nd time with Jim Wallis at Bella Union Studios, her new album, Microclimate, is set for release in early 2023. The record, recorded almost entirely in Erskine's living room, charts a turbulent period for the singer-songwriter and marks a musical evolution. A collection of songs about lockdown, motherhood, grief and much more, the album sees Erskine moving towards a more ambitious, electronic sound; in turns meditative, joyful then vulnerable, underpinned by resilience. “Mary Erskine... at the top of her game” Tom Robinson, BBC6 Music #NewMusic #MeForQueen #Showcase #Music

The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling - https://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/330866/1664360/14334?sharedid=worldsports_2023Rob Phillips is a commentator and reporter for the BBC Radio Wales, and the preeminent radio voice for soccer in Wales. With a 40-year plus career in journalism and broadcasting, Phillips has called many of Wrexham's games this season as the club secured promotion back to the Football League. Phillips talks to World Soccer Talk about the historic season for Wrexham, the impact Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have had on the club and the community and what the club's outlook is for next season and beyond. Phillips keys in on how Rob McElhenney & Ryan Reynolds have galvanized the community, other clubs that Rob and Ryan considered buying instead of Wrexham, what Rob & Ryan have done at Wrexham that Vincent Tan and the American hedge-fund owners were unable to do at Cardiff and Swansea, why Wrexham has been the perfect takeover, how many clubs have been promoted consecutively from the National League to League Two and to League One, the beauty of promotion and relegation, and whether Wrexham can make it all the way to the Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Follow @thebuzzrnet Release Date: 07/04/23 Location: United Kingdom, Swansea Baby Schillaci ‘So Bad' About the Song Baby Schillaci – the “Clash infused” (BBC Radio Wales) post-punk outfit are back and have announced their 2nd single ‘So Bad' is to be released on April 7th 2023. ‘So Bad' harks back to the storytelling of Tom Waits...

The final part of a series of programmes on BBC Radio Wales marking the 900th anniversary of St David's international recognition. David's spiritual authority is said to have come from his reputed visit to Jerusalem in the 6th century, the city which is the focus of the Easter narrative and would have been at the centre of David's world. In the 21st century that city's story is a complex and involved one: this programme does not seek to explain or explore those issues, but simply offers three Easter postcards from Jerusalem. These come from places connected with the events of Holy Week, which have been significant through the centuries. Their stories are told from the perspectives and through the voices of Christian visitors to and residents of a city which continues to inspire people from around the world.

In this episode, Chris Hawkins speaks with a DJ who has a firm grasp of their broadcasting medium; former Radio 1 and current BBC Radio Wales & Radio Cymru presenter Huw Stephens. Huw's obsession began with magic but as soon as he heard Virgin Radio 1215 AM at an impressionable age, he quickly turned his hand to Hospital Radio before landing a job at Radio 1 at the age of seventeen. Huw's journey would appear to have started at the top but he's never stopped wanting to learn and make the most of those opportunities … although there may be a former Children's TV star he's still too ashamed to thank (!) From club to radio and every other music DJ in between; Chris Hawkins warms up his guests before asking them to pick a set of 5 questions from a box of 45 and there's always an apocalyptic set closer too! In Series 6 Chris cues up eight more episodes of life stories & experiences, tips & techniques, to find out just how the minds of much-loved DJs work. Guests still to come in this series include Sam Divine, Don Letts & more! How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roy Jenkins discusses contemporary Welsh identity in Bangor with four guests: the Archbishop of Wales and Bishop of Bangor Andrew John; historian Elin Jones, author of the recent book History Grounded, documenting the history of Wales; political commentator Theo Davies-Lewis, a regular writer for The Spectator and contributor to both BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Radio Wales; and Menna Machreth, former chair of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg (the Welsh Language Society) and currently project manager for the Welsh-medium playgroups Mudiad Meithrin. The panel discuss the relevance of St. David to contemporary society; when increasing numbers of people declare that they have no religion, what is the relevance of a saint's day? What do the faith and works of a sixth-century monk mean for those who don't share his beliefs? And in what sense can he be significant still to the faith, language and identity of a 21st century society?

This year marks 900 years since St David's place at the centre of Welsh identity was given international recognition by Pope Callixtus II. Two pilgrimages to St Davids, it was pronounced, were equivalent to one to Rome; a later version of this claims that three pilgrimages to the Pembrokeshire cathedral were equivalent to one pilgrimage to Jerusalem. But who really was St David, and what does he mean to us in 21st century Wales? for BBC Radio Wales, All Things Considered and Celebration are marking this anniversary during the seven weeks from St David's Day to Easter. We're exploring the locations connected with his story to understand what motivated him, how he's been seen across the centuries, and what he means to us now. We'll reflect themes linked to St David, and hear from contemporary pilgrims following in his footsteps, and we'll worship as David did. David's life and the stories which came to be told about him were from the very beginning shaped by an international dimension: David was given his status because of a relationship with Rome; he acquired his spiritual purpose because of a relationship with Jerusalem; his birth and upbringing involved a relationship with Brittany; while his spiritual leadership involved relationship with the whole island of Britain. In this programme Sarah Rowland-Jones investigates some deeper connections between our patron saint and the Holy City. The earliest biography of St David, written 500 years after his death, claimed that David travelled to Jerusalem and met the Patriarch, who declared him archbishop of all the the Britons. This may sound fanciful, but there is an abundance of evidence that early Christians actually did make that arduous journey to the Holy Land - not least from Britain. Not only that, David's famously austere monastic lifestyle is certainly indebted to the example set by the desert fathers, who lived in Egypt - a connection that David's earliest biographer, Rhigyfarch, explicitly acknowledges. Visiting the Garden of Gethsemane and the Old City of Jerusalem, Sarah searches for the historical context for a saint about whom so much has been written, but about whom so little is known for certain.

Matthew Bannister on Professor David Vaughan OBE, who was a leading expert on the effects of climate change on glaciers in the Antarctic. Burt Bacharach (pictured), who wrote scores of hit songs including 'I Say A Little Prayer', 'Do You Know The Way To San José' and 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head'. Janet Anderson, the Labour MP who wrote entertaining reports of proceedings in parliament for Queen Elizabeth. Eileen Sheridan – one of Britain's greatest cyclists, she held the speed record for the journey from Land's End to John O'Groats for 36 years. Producer: Neil George Interviewed guest: Justin Rowlatt Interviewed guest: Professor Dame Jane Francis Interviewed guest: Professor Andrew Shepherd Interviewed guest: Julia Langdon Interviewed guest: Paul Jones Archive clips used: BBC World News, Our World - Journey to Doomsday Glacier 07/02/2020; BBC News, Scientists at NASA say East Antarctica is showing signs of significant melting 11/12/2018; The Christmas TV & Film Company/ BBC Four, Burt Bacharach... This Is Now 30/04/2012; BBC Radio Wales, Eye on Wales 16/06/1996; BBC Radio 4, With Humble Duty Reports... 05/10/2014; British Pathé, Sporting Britons - Eileen Sheridan's Record 1954; British Pathé, Housewife Cyclist 1956, Testimony Films/ BBC Four, Pedalling Dreams - The Raleigh Story 20/07/2017.

Simon Davies is joined by BBC Radio Wales and Radio Cymru commentators Rob Phillips and Dylan Griffiths and speaks to all of Wales' goalkeepers, Wayne Hennessey, Danny Ward and Adam Davies.

Roy Jenkins and guests discuss human rights and the Football World Cup with a live audience at Wrexham Glyndŵr University. The panel discussion is part of a range of programmes being broadcast by BBC Radio Wales in Wrexham this weekend to mark the Wal Goch Festival of Football. The Football World Cup is just a week away and it's the first time Wales has qualified since 1958. It's also the first time the World Cup has been hosted by a Muslim nation, Qatar, and the country is expecting 1.3 million fans. However, the games have been shadowed by controversy, with questions asked about the rights and working conditions of the migrant workers involved in building the infrastructure. Paris and other French cities are boycotting the games by not screening them in public spaces. In response the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, has said that Qatar has faced unprecedented criticism since winning the bid. Joining Roy Jenkins to discuss the issues are Graham Daniels, General Director of Christians in Sport and a Director of Cambridge United Football Club. Jahangir Mohammad, Founder and Director of the Ayaan Institute. Ewa Turczanska, Member of the Colwyn Bay Amnesty International group and contributor to the World Cup values statement made with the Welsh Centre for International Affairs. Faisal Bodi from the Islamic Human Rights Commission. Audience includes students from Wrexham Glyndŵr University, Coleg Cambria, Chester University and Bangor University.

A draw at Luton followed by a win at Huddersfield Town helped Sunderland move up the table as we welcome managerless Cardiff City to the Stadium Of Light this weekend. No manager, an absent owner and a striker crisis? But will Saturday's game be as straight forward as it sounds? Of course not - it never is! To give us the lowdown on what we can expects from the Bluebirds this weekend is the excellent Mark Poyser from BBC Radio Wales - it's another cracker, so get tucked in! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CCFC #EFLChampionship

The Heavy North are a six-piece blues-rock band from Liverpool, established in 2018. The line up is Kenny Stuart (Lead Singer), Jose Ibanez (Lead Guitarist & Producer), Andrew Horrocks (Bass Player), Ste Penn (Keyboard player), Mark Rice (Drummer) and Jack Birch (Rhythm Guitarist). Following their festival debut at the Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) in 2019, the band self-released their debut 4-track EP ‘Dive Bar Blues' on limited edition 12” vinyl in December 2020. The Heavy North released their long-awaited, 10-track debut album ‘Electric Soul Machine' on Saturday 23rd April 2022 (Record Store Day) and announced a UK headline tour, starting in September 2022. The tour includes their biggest show to date at the Arts Club Theatre, Liverpool on Saturday 24th September where they'll be performing Electric Soul Machine in full as a 12-piece band. "The Heavy North freshen up the early-70s rock template with a soulful vocal recalling Corey Glover (The Living Colour) - 8/10" - Classic Rock Magazine (July 2022) “They've been making a great name for themselves at home in Liverpool and they've got a great cool blues thing going on” - Chris Hawkins, BBC Radio 6 Music “Love it. Stunning, absolutely stunning” - Janice Long, BBC Radio Wales

Aaron Paul is joined by EFL legend Jobi McAnuff and former Port Vale, Swindon and Walsall defender Ben Purkiss to react to the big transfer news from deadline day. BBC Radio Wales commentator Rob Phillips tells us about Cardiff's 17 signings and whether the addition of Callum Robinson from West Brom will answer their problems in front of goal. Radio Derby's Ed Dawes discusses Derby County's summer business and whether the club are going to back interim manager Liam Rosenior. And Sunderland fan Kyle from the Roker Report podcast reflects on a chaotic week after the departure of Alex Neil and the appointment of Tony Mowbray.

Kicking off BBC Radio Wales' coverage for the week ahead, Country Focus presenter Caroline Evans is joined by BBC Wales' Environment and Rural Affairs Correspondent, Steffan Messenger, live at the Royal Welsh Showground in Llanelwedd. With a packed programme of competitions, live entertainment and shopping to look forward to, we also discuss the current political issues affecting farming and agriculture. But there's plenty of fun to be had as we hear about one pony club's preparations for the Mounted Games competition and a trip to the Show wouldn't be complete without a spot of food to tempt the taste buds!

For Episode 102 of the Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I am joined by journalist, editor and broadcaster Claire Mahoney - an active member and influential promoter of the Mod scene with a passion for music, fashion, art and culture. We'll hear all about her teenage discovery of The Jam, and a love affair that has lasted a lifetime. Claire has written extensively about the mod scene and made regular appearances on BBC Radio Wales to speak about The Jam, Paul Weller, Mod and 60s soul music. We'll hear more about her latest project Detail Magazine - a print publication dedicated to offering a more in-depth look at the UK's most stylish subculture – Mod and her book Welsh Mod. Make sure that you subscribe / follow and leave a review - and if you want to support the podcast financially, you can buy me a virtual coffee or our new official merchandise at paulwellerfanpodcast.com/store

A very Happy feast of Easter to all of you podcast listeners. To all of our Western listeners, he is risen! And to many of our Eastern listeners, a blessed Holy Week to you, and a very happy Pascha when it comes! Something else that's happening this week: Friday, April 22, is Earth Day. Our celebration of the Lord's Passion and victory over death coincides with Earth Day, so in light of the upcoming Lambeth focus on creation, and the persistent calls to mutual, loving sacrifice, prayer, and stewardship of the earth from Archbishop Justin, Presiding Bishop Michael, Pope Francis, and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, among other local leaders around the world, we are recognizing this Easter/Earth day coincidence this week in a couple of ways. First, in our Daily Devotional. The Living Church puts out a free online devotional every day. This week our author is the Rev. Dr. Rachel Mash, Environmental Coordinator of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. She was also a guest on podcast episode #60, Green Anglicans: An Introduction. She's been reflecting on the connection between Easter and creation this week. You can sign up for the Daily Devotional here, or find them at livingchurch.org. We're also going to plunge deep into the topic of creation and Christianity on today's episode, in conversation with a good friend of the Living Church, the Rev. Canon Dr. Mark Clavier. Mark is Residentiary Canon of Brecon Cathedral in Wales where he also directs Convivium, an initiative to foster a vision of the Church that stands apart from consumerism. He is a regular contributor to BBC Radio Wales and The Living Church and spends a lot of his free time walking. His most recent book is A Pilgrimage of Paradoxes: A Backpacker's Encounters with God and Nature. Mark and his wife, historian Dr. Sarah Ward Clavier, have been on our show before. (As have their dogs, Humphrey and Cuthbert: they provided the howling sound effects for our 2021 Halloween episode.) I brought Mark on today because his work as a pastor, and even his conversion as a Christian, has had so much to do with the earth -- especially landscapes, and preserving and loving local environments. So much of his call has been wrapped up in watching God reveal his character through the woods of South Carolina, the Blue Ridge Mountains of Appalachia, and then the Brecon Beacons and byways of Wales. Today we'll talk about his travels, being bowled over by God's glory, medieval bestiaries, living as Christians in climate apocalypse, and of course, Wendell Berry. And another coincidence: Monday, April 25, will be the feast of St. Mark. So let's get on with our conversation with our own friend, Mark, and listen together for God's healing word to our world. Sign up for our Daily Devotional. Check out Mark Clavier's latest book. Give to the Living Church. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/living-church/support

BBC Radio 2 listener favourite and former travel news reporter Lynn Bowles recalls her 18 laughter-filled years working on the radio ratings blockbuster Breakfast Show with the much-missed great man himself Sir Terry Wogan, then with that iconic whirlwind of the wireless Chris Evans. Not forgetting, how could we, her joyous banter with the reigning King of the Airwaves – the magnificent Mr Ken Bruce. Since leaving R2, Lynn continues to host her own Sunday 3pm-5pm music and chat show on BBC Radio Wales, regularly attracting star name guests and record audiences. Lynn tells how she broke into radio, shares her fond memories of Sir Tel's kindness and serene eloquence both on and off air, and what it was like to be part of that legendary Wake Up To Wogan Breakfast Show team. Steam, Smoke & Mirrors Theme music composed by John Orchard and arranged by Ian English Support the podcast by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/BEHINDTHESCENESWITHCOLINEDMONDS Facebook: colin.edmonds.73 Instagram: colinedmondsssm Twitter:@ColinEdmondsSSM Website: https://www.steamsmokeandmirrors.com/ Buy Steam, Smoke and Mirrors Available at Caffeine Nights Available at Amazon Available on Audible Buy The Lazarus Curiosity: Steam, Smoke and Mirrors 2 Available at Caffeine Nights Available at Amazon Available on Audible Buy The Nostradamus Curiosity: Steam, Smoke and Mirrors 3 Available at Caffeine Nights Available at Amazon

On this episode Simon K  speaks to Darragh O'Dea. Irish songwriter Darragh O'Dea from Tuam is known for his wistful storytelling, creating nostalgic nuggets of joy and despair. His music conveys the moods and elements of his surroundings and is delivered in an honest and alluring manner. Released on 29.10.2021 the debut album, “Tilly & The Postmaster", has been described as a love letter to Ireland – all its madness and beauty. Opening with a spoken word prelude from his grandfather and named after his grandparents, the record is full of colourful and engaging indie-folk storytelling. Including singles, 'Split The Difference (La Résistance)' - the story of two childhood friends who struggle to hold onto their friendship as they become adults, due to different political influences on their lives. 'Guerrilla Warfare In Your Back Garden' which features Birmingham singer Katherine Priddy - a song about fighting over land and inheritance, and title track, ‘Tilly And The Postmaster' – a song touching on death during a pandemic and not being able to attend the funeral of your loved ones, written about his grandparents through the eyes of his grandmother. The album tracks have gone on to receive airplay on both BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Wales and be playlisted on RTE Radio 1. Web: https://ffm.bio/darragh_o_dea Support us!

In this episode we speak with Molly Forbes who is a podcaster, presenter and blogger. Molly presented Channel 4's Naked Beach, has appeared on BBC Breakfast, ITV's This Morning, Sunrise on Sky News, BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat, BBC Radio Wales, as well as hosting many successful events, campaigns to spread the message that we should be confident and comfortable within our own skins. We look at Mollys successful workshop - Body Happy Kids - which primary campaign is to change the way diets and weight loss products are marketed around children, specifically to end the promotion of diet clubs around schools and kids' clubs.