Podcasts about Blue Peter

RHLSTP #613 - Predicting the Future with Urine - Richard is at the Podcast Room with the one-of-a-kind diamond that is Ronni Ancona. They chat about the disappointments of the Blue Peter studio, performing together at the Edinburgh Fringe 1992, how Ronni`s unlikely professional partnership with Alistair McGowan bore fruit, even after their romantic relationship had ended, having a part especially written for her on Eastenders, working with the amazing John Sessions, failing to impress her kids with her social media successes and producing movies with Sally Phillips.SUPPORT THE SHOW!See details of the RHLSTP LIVE DATES Watch our TWITCH CHANNELBecome a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE Buy DVDs and books from GO FASTER STRIPEAudio mix by Ben Evans (NTO)Thanks to Chris Evans (NTO) and Ben WalkerRecorded at the Podcast Room Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Peter pets, choc making and dressing up as a Dalek just because... It's ex Blue Peter presenter and children's author Konnie Huq! Have a story for us? Send it over to mel@deathpodcast.co.uk A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode of Believe in People: EXTRA, recorded on the road at the British Podcast Show in London, we sit down with broadcaster Richard Bacon for an honest conversation about alcohol addiction, cocaine use, stigma, and what it means to live with risk while trying to build a stable life.Richard traces the story back through family history, from a grandfather who died of alcoholism to a mother he believes is addicted but does not recognise it, and he reflects on the role of genetics in substance use. He describes how drink and drugs in his late teens felt like they “flipped a switch”, and why that matters when you are trying to make sense of cravings, habit, and shame without reducing everything to willpower.We also talk about public consequences and recovery support. Richard revisits being publicly sacked from Blue Peter after cocaine use, his experience of trying Alcoholics Anonymous, and why it did not quite fit despite his respect for it. From there, the conversation moves into harm reduction: drinking less, using medication intended to blunt alcohol's impact on the brain, taking vitamins and mineral supplements, and staying alert to the real dangers of heavy drinking, including accidents and long-term brain health.Richard is now the founder of Yes Yes Media, a format and new media company backed by Elisabeth Murdoch and Jane Featherstone's SISTER, alongside producer Arthur Essebag's Satisfaction Group. The company develops original entertainment formats across television, digital media, gaming and interactive technology, with collaborators including Courteney Cox, Johnny McDaid and Savan Kotecha. Richard describes the company's vision as creating entertainment designed for the “TikTok era”, where audiences can interact with stories across multiple devices and platforms. Click here to text our host, Matt, directly!

(Rec: 21/10/20) Steve Jobs' original iPhone plans, pub ashtrays, 1980s Tory cuts, tortoises and Dahl vs Blue Peter. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings, bonjour, what's happening?Welcome to Lager Time.This weeks episode features the second chapter of Way of the Kip - a short story about a frustrated young mans quest to find a decent nights sleep, tired of course, only to be told there is staff training about biases. A bit of a touch for young Reece.We left him just as the training was getting into nitty-the his gritty, having heared from collegue Bianca, who announced she had a great nights sleep. Reece is desperate to learn her ways, stay awake and not say anything stupid during the training. Story below - if you're listening to the audio of this cree.substack.com to see the wordsFor more Reece and New Town capers have a listen to a series I did a few years back called Young UnProfessional If you enjoy this, please consider subscribing in whichever medium you prefer. It all helps.Little music update - my latest rap EP - More 64s of Boredom - is almost done. Just need to mix the final two tracks then we're good to go. About flipping time.That's it for nowKeep it Big out there, enjoy your weekendsPaulWay of the Kip: A New Town StoryCHAPTER 2The dryness had come early. The first power point slide had nine bullet-points and only one picture. Some generic stock photo of a young East-Asian looking guy in a white shirt, sat in a chair in an office, being spoke to by an older white guy: arms-crossed, stood up, wearing a suit, no tie, top button undone. No sound or animation effects on the slides, what a waste.‘So what do you see when see you this picture? Let's discuss'My mind had become fixated on this sleep conundrum. The mug-off from Priah. The tiredness. Bianca's radiance. Diane's bum. Boring Keith clapping. It was all related somehow.I was twiddling the biro in my hand, slumped in my chair. Had the thought that If I was to take the actual pen bit out from inside the plastic casing, then stick the casing in my mouth, like a blow-dart, with the other end in Bianca's ear, I could siphon out some of her sleep powers. Short-term fix though. I'd probably end up sucking out four, maybe five, of her six braincells, then I'd be stuck in some endless loop of reality TV gossip and a montage of dull holiday photos.‘The older man is probably is using the stereotype of Asian's being good with computers, to get his computer to work, because he's old and probably a bit racist, and doesn't know to get on the internet.'‘Ok, thanks, Shaz is it? Yep, ok, that's certainly a racial stereotype that many people of East Asian descent have to suffer with.'‘Don't forget Kung-Fu and that. That's a stereotype those lot have to face as well.'‘Thank you, erm….Pete?'‘Pete, yea.'‘Ok thanks, Pete, so what else do we see?'Pete was trying. I had to chuckle. Priah gave me the side-eye and I heard Shazz tut. Probably thinking I was laughing with Pete. This annoyed me a bit. Shaz could be like that. Very judgemental. She once accused me of spilling a load of coffee in the kitchen. I don't drink coffee. But then something awakened in me. This urge to speak, I had to get it out, there and then.‘Wait. What about the old guy, though?' I asked.‘What do you mean, Reece? Explain for us.'‘Well, Shaz there has mentioned the possible stereotyping of the young man, presumably of East Asian descent, being good with computers. Fair enough, but what about Shaz's stereotype of old people not knowing how to use technology? You never know, the old boy might be a tech-whizz. Maybe he's the IT guy and the other guy is asking for his help.'Shaz was screwing me. Bianca was backing her up. What? I thought it was a good point. Maybe I'd Just uncovered Shaz's bias. ‘Ave that Shaz. You can't fight bigotry with bigotry. As for you Bianca; lie down before you hurst yourself, maybe you can have a lovely restorative sleep whilst you're there.‘That's a valid point, Reece. Stereotypes come in many forms.'BOSH. That's right. Thanks Monique. I was enjoying the validation. She continued.‘So what do you think is going on in this picture? Tell us what you think, Reece.'Silence. Shaz raised an eyebrow. Bianca smirked, Boring Keith placed his pen on the desk and smirked. Pete was miming a shovel digging into the ground, whilst smirking. Priah was writing something but shook her head. Everyone else was just looking at me, smirking.‘I dunno. It could be anything. Maybe that guy sat down, like… owed the other guy a tenner… and now the Old Boy's calling it in, but the other guy's like… Oh I'll pay you next week bruv…. but the old guys not having it because he'd already owed money from when they went on a bender the week before… but that night the Old Boy got a bit larey with the bouncers outside a club, he'd had a bit too much of the marching powder, so the guy sitting down had to intervene and maybe got slapped a bit, so then they both got barred from that club, because the old boy was giving it the big one…. but the guy sitting down is annoyed because he was moving to this girl in there that he really liked and like…'‘Reece stop it, you're being insensitive, this is a serious discussion'Pariah, again. What did I do?‘But it could be anything though, that's my point.' I said‘Just shutup Reece.' Shaz intervenes.‘But I was…'That told me then. Shaz, 1-1. I'll give her that. Monique came to my rescue and then threw me under the bus. Created an unnecessary problem then solved it. She should be a politician. Monique for PM, the Essential Skills Party. The ESP.‘Ok thanks, err.. Reece… yes, you're right it really could be anything. But not everyone is going to instantly think along the lines of what you just said, as you've had time to think about it.No I didn't, I made it up on the spot, which I didn't say.‘Often, our judgements come from the unconscious, as opposed to the conscious, ultimately it speaks to our internal bias's which we're looking to interrogate here.'The unconscious? Like un-concise-ness? Isn't that a deep state of sleep? Why is she teasing me like this? I could do with some of that right now, what does that make me? Biased? Bigoted? Monique continued.‘… But it's interesting that you made the East Asian man, the one that owed the money, in this scenario, to the older white man…. what do you think that says?, Reece'She must think I like it under the bus, where's my greasy overalls? Priah turned her head to me. I just shrugged my shoulders in defeat. Must be biased.‘I don't know.' I said.Fortunately Monique spared my blushes and moved it on. She went into some segment about the different forms of discrimination and provided a few examples where it had been prominent in the culture, like minstrel shows. Reminded me of my Nan having those figurines on the wall, above the telly. So my Grandparents were bigots, then? Too much Bovril in the fifties, unsalted gammon and mash potato. Classic bigot.In what was an exhaustive power-point slide, with no sound effects or animations, which included all sorts of TV and film references, I was disappointed that Blue Peter didn't come up. Not that I thought that show was harbouring deep-rooted prejudices, I just felt like I needed a decent excuse for the irrational resentment I've always felt towards that melt-parade, it's jarring presenters and their impossible to make DIY stuff – Tracey Island can be devastated by an earthquake for all I care. As if all you ever needed was a Corn Flakes packet, some Sellotape and a few felt-tips. Yea and the rest. It kept me awake at night. Like everything else.As the session wore on, all I could think about was sleep. And Blue Peter. And not making a plank out of myself in staff training sessions. Solving this sleep issue. Bianca's great sleep. I had to talk to Bianca. Find out what her secrets were. I really needed a kip. If I could just have one decent kip. No, wait, learn the secrets of good kip technique. The way of the kip, like some Kung Fu film. That's it, that's the one.So long as I wasn't sleeping well, the world was a worse place, full of bias swimming around, in like bile and brine and brandy. The soup of bias. Sounded like something from a French restaurant menu. Probably my unconscious talking there, again. Bigot.During the last part of the training, we all had to go round and say one thing that we were going to take away with us. Most people said more or the less the same thing – being more conscious of the unconscious biases that possibly allegedly affected their decisions. Guaranteed Pete would have a new batch of sexist jokes come Friday. Bianca said she'd be examining her thinking from now on. I was curious to know how her bigoted subconscious affected her choice of yogurt, or which dull sun destination she should go on holiday too. I gave it a bit of thought and concurred.‘Yea, it's given me lots to think about.' I said.Like how to get a decent kip. I should've said ‘I'd sleep on it.' Missed opportunity. To be fair, there probably was something in it all. We're all a bit bigoted or have our biases, I guess. I still thought I was right to waive that that throw-in Gary's game. That football pitch was a good fifteen-minute bop from my gaff. And it was raining.Back at my desk, I decided that I had resolve this sleep issue. There had to be some magic formula out there that I wasn't aware of. I made it my mission to find some sort of cure that would lead me to sleep enlightenment. Or at least a decent eight hours. In my mind, this was starting to play-out like some Kung-Fu adventure film, where a warrior has to go on this quest to find some source of ancient Kung-Fu wisdom, kip wisdom, so they can learn from the Kung-Fu Kip master. A shadowy, wise figure has to point them on the quest though. The way of the kip. Suddenly the picture of the east Asian guy from the training session popped into my head. I even heard the sound of a gong type thing. PSWSHYYYYYYY. Wait, was that my Bias talking? Why did the stock-photo of the East Asian guy pop in my head? Am I stereotyping? Am I bigot? Whatever. My first task, was to speak to Brianca, my Kung Fu Kip master, find out what she was on. Bianca could lead me to sleep Nirvana, so for the next hour or so, I kept on eye on the kitchen and bided my time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cree.substack.com

Chris and Chantel give you their honest review of Buzz, the third studio album from Steps, released in October 2000.After the massive success of Step One and Steptacular, Steps took a bold leap forward - working with new writers and producers, maturing their sound, and stepping (pun intended) out of their comfort zone for the first time. The result is an album that feels like a group in transition - more sophisticated, more daring, and more grown-up than anything they'd done before.Going track by track through the entire album - breaking down the songwriting, the vocals, the production, and the stories behind every song. And because this is Steps, we don't stop there. Also covered: the music videos, the live performances, and yes - the dance routines.Is Buzz the moment Steps truly grew up? Are these singles the strongest run of any UK pop act in 2000? Does the album hold up over 20 years later?No fluff. No filler. Just an honest, in-depth review from two people who genuinely love pop music.Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops0:00 - Intro 0:44 - "Buzz" Album Info3:05 - Album Covers6:17 - "Better The Devil You Know"14:51 - "Stomp"22:02 - "Summer of Love"29:45 - "It's The Way You Make Me Feel"38:02 - "You'll Be Sorry"45:29 - "Learn To Love Again"49:19 - "Never Get Over You"54:00 - "Hand On Your Heart"57:58 - "Happy Go Lucky"1:03:08 - "Buzzz"1:07:32 - "Here and Now"1:17:00 - "Paradise Lost"1:22:00 - "Turn Around"1:26:42 - "Wouldn't Hurt So Bad"1:31:57 - "If You Believe"1:36:28 - Cut or Keep1:38:37 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences:“Better The Devil You Know” MV https://youtu.be/Xl-deXhe1-0?si=cNh30aYHU7SrfQZ4"Better The Devil You Know/Vogue" Live at What The Future Holds Tour https://youtu.be/2VBH5Nqv8qk?si=MTw8FxfN768gLKeg “Stomp” MV https://youtu.be/aMblBLQQ-O0?si=eERRSJLwHp1RiF69“Stomp” Live at TOTP https://youtu.be/UbiR_RQm5aA?si=uav6eBWHD1cEhkHR “Summer of Love” MV https://youtu.be/HUG2y4Gpf9w?si=4pMpi5104sQVhGfU “Summer of Love” Live at Steps Into Summer https://youtu.be/MJYpAec6PfE?si=AJxJOMKmbKaDfIoq “Summer of Love/Paradise Lost/Despacito” Live at Party on the Dancefloor Tour https://youtu.be/qbBrvGFHUtE?si=12OANNvygx0QuISI “It's The Way You Make Me Feel” MV https://youtu.be/E9L-0x92vXk?si=ZAf74rbO-cNnALel“It's The Way You Make Me Feel” Live at TOTP https://youtu.be/0VpngCSxoXk?si=UJnAp9bMlyQavAWo “You'll Be Sorry” MV https://youtu.be/cYDzYZJMx08?si=B7O7z1skAYMuoh5z“You'll Be Sorry” Live at Gold Tour https://youtu.be/lCRQOtzOG50?si=jHQJxunJmu6cdZal “Never Get Over You” Live at Steptacular Tour https://youtu.be/817LZ3lgeSk?si=wHzWpiHWQJm87mus “Hand on Your Heart” Live at Gold Tour https://youtu.be/Di-ZPeaFFV4?si=YMvUF9BeFlPldQnn “Here and Now” MV https://youtu.be/-jwJ4GcsOPs?si=cyASBYP8HFGJjYA7“Here and Now” Live at Blue Peter https://youtu.be/WX_0omCwfNM?si=R6CP0CbaTY274yAn “Here and Now” Live at Gold Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjPVFlz5n4U&pp=ygUWaGVyZSBhbmQgbm93IGdvbGQgdG91cg%3D%3D “If You Believe” Live at Gold Tour https://youtu.be/QhcgymT3Fts?si=JUDpvBrtko3WWpRZ

There's fallout from Jordan's birthday after William let a key part of the weekend slip through his carefully manicured fingers. There are also heated discussions about Blue Peter badges, Paddington Bear and the revelation that William has NEVER had a KFC.If you want to get involved you can email us, and for more Sexted fun sign up to our free VIG&Diva newsletter. You can follow us and DM on Instagram and TikTok, and watch the latest episode every Tuesday and Friday on YouTube.Help I Sexted My Boss is presented by William Hanson and Jordan North. It is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We watch Lucia Keskin's brilliant Things You Should Have Done (BBC), I'm quizzed on a forgotten radio station from the 1980s, and there's a Blue Peter style make-along-at-home feature, so get your crafting heads on.Rob and I were supposed to be visiting Lancaster Brewery, but my knackered old back had other ideas, so we just talk about their amazing ales instead.Anyone wishing to support our little show can now do so via the "SUPPORT THE SHOW" link. Thanks, guys. We loves ya.Support the showAdditional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melodyayresgriffiths, DayNigthMorning, litesaturation, 1978DARK, lemonmusicstudio, Onoychenkomusic, soundly, Darockart, Nesrality, ShidenBeatsMusic, PaoloArgento, Music_For_Videos, Boadrius, ScottishPerson, Good_B_Music, Music_Unlimited, lorenzobuczek, The_Mountain, SoundMakeIT, Onetent, Stavgag, leberchmus, Alban_Gogh, geoffharvey, nakaradaalexander - All can be found on Pixabay.Main Reclining Pair theme by Robert John Music. Contact me for details.

Welcome to White Wine Question Time - we're not far away from our 500th episode - and as ever we do want to say thank you for listening whether you're new to our show or whether you're one of the OG listeners. As we prepare for the NEXT 500 shows we'd love to know who your favourite guests have been - drop us an email (about that or anything else!) to hello@whitewinepod.com. Now this week we have a phenomenal woman on the podcast. Helen Skelton done it all - cycled to the South Pole, kayaked along the Amazon and run marathons through the desert. She continues to redefine her life and career - bending the traditions and so-called rules to fit her ambitions and her family. Those who have worked with her (including our producer Geoff who worked with Helen at BBC Radio 5 Live) are quick to say she's one of the nicest people in the industry and deserves every opportunity she's fought for. In the past few years we've watched her grow in confidence after some setbacks - and we're all ready for her triumphant era. As Helen would have said on Blue Peter... here's one we made earlier. Cheers xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Berkeley's guest is actor and TV presenter Peter Purves. Purves has been involved in two of TV's longest-running and best-loved institutions - he was one of the earliest companions to travel in the TARDIS with Doctor Who (1965-66), and for ten and a half years from 1967 to 1978, alongside John Noakes, Valerie Singleton and Leslie Judd, he presented Blue Peter – entertaining the nation's children with demonstrations in everything from competitive swimming to scaling the Fourth Road Bridge. A dog lover, he has also presented TV coverage of dog show Crufts for many years. Purves's musical passions include Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Elgar and Sondheim, alongside tracks by Louis Armstrong and Count Basie - both of whom he remembers seeing perform live in concert.Presenter: Michael BerkeleyProducer: Graham Rogers

James chats to investigative journalist (The Cradle, Declassified UK, MintPress News, and The Grayzone) Kit Klarenberg. On the menu: the sinister but oh-so-polite Ministry of Defence committee behind the D-notices that silence the UK media from reporting anything that matters; MI6/CIA influence on popular culture - including children's TV from Sesame Street to Blue Peter; Britain and the US swallowing their own hype on the Ukraine proxy war, and how Kit would have been an ideal recruit for the services if he'd landed on the ‘other side'. Follow him on Twitter @KitKlarenberg, find him on Substack www.kitklarenberg.com, and check out his podcast https://www.youtube.com/@DeclineAndFall-d5k. ↓ ↓ ↓ Brand Zero is a small skincare and wellbeing business based in Nailsworth in the heart of Gloucestershire, with a strong eco-friendly, zero-waste, cruelty-free ethos. Brand Zero sells a range of wonderfully soothing natural skincare, haircare, toothcare and wellbeing products, mostly hand made, with no plastic packaging or harsh chemicals. All our products are 100% natural and packaged in recyclable or compostable tin, paper or glass. Discount code: JAMES10 www.brandzeronaturals.co.uk ↓ ↓ How environmentalists are killing the planet, destroying the economy and stealing your children's future. In Watermelons, an updated edition of his ground-breaking 2011 book, James tells the shocking true story of how a handful of political activists, green campaigners, voodoo scientists and psychopathic billionaires teamed up to invent a fake crisis called ‘global warming'. This updated edition includes two new chapters which, like a geo-engineered flood, pour cold water on some of the original's sunny optimism and provide new insights into the diabolical nature of the climate alarmists' sinister master plan. Purchase Watermelons by James Delingpole here: https://jamesdelingpole.co.uk/Shop/ ↓ ↓ ↓ Buy James a Coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jamesdelingpole The official website of James Delingpole: https://jamesdelingpole.co.uk x

Merry Christmas everyone! Luke and Pete muster on Christmas Day to deliver you a festive, bumper edition of the Luke and Pete Show, because they know it's what you all asked for from Santa...This time around there's chat about Jake Paul's broken jaw (truly a Christmas present for everyone, that), a truly bizarre claim from the husband of an ex-Blue Peter presenter, some server chat from Pete because it's his Christmas as well, and then Luke wraps things up by playing "What's Pete doing at this time on Christmas Day?" (Hint: it mostly involves farts).Merry Christmas everyone! Enjoy the festive season!Subscribe to join us, and email whenever you like: hello@lukeandpeteshow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to.Joining Tim this time for a Special Assignment is writer Richard Marson, author of the definitive history of Children's BBC Box Of Delights - not to mention Doctor Who Magazine veteran and former Blue Peter Editor - Richard Marson, We'll be hearing some of the stories behind the making of Jackanory, Play School, Multicoloured Swap Shop, Grange Hill, John Craven's Newsround and Blue Peter as well as our own memories of watching the shows as younger viewers - including which Kenneth Williams story was wiped before it could be repeated, the shocking truth about Hamble's Cage, the betting odds on who would 'win' out of Giant Pandas and Giant Hogweed, and the uninspiring saga of The Caring Binmen.You can find more editions of Looks Unfamiliar at http://timworthington.org/.If you enjoy Looks Unfamiliar you can help to support the show by buying us a coffee here. Do not try throwing it over on a fork.

This week we welcome The First Lady of The Paranormal - Yvette Fielding! Yvette's TV credits include Seaview, What's Up Doc?, City Hospital, Juliet Bravo and also being Blue Peter's youngest ever presenter. But arguably her biggest contribution to TV is as the creator and presenter of the TV phenomenon - Most Haunted. 25 series and 300 episodes later she's still getting spooky in basements. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today. Join Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence as each week they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods. Email us - contact@scarredforlifebooks.com Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Andy Bush - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Producer - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dane Smith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production Company - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lock It In Studio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to.This time, in a special Halloween slash Bonfire Night edition, Tim, Bob Fischer and Georgy Jamieson are all crowding into a local radio studio with rubber spiders hanging from the walls and a box of indoor fireworks with DO NOT USE written on it, ready to take your calls about some of the politely spooky crepe paper stylings and milk bottle-launched rockets that you just don't seem to get any more. So that's plastic fangs that never fitted anybody, Paul Daniels' notorious 'live' Halloween hoax, Blue Peter's Halloween 'makes', sparkler-themed Public Information Films, the gunpowder-fuelled rivalry between Standard and Brocks, horror-themed sweets and snacks like Trebor Mummies and Count Dracula's Deadly Secret, fireworks with unnecessarily detailed illustrations on them that nobody would see, Words And Pictures exploring the supernatural for primary school audiences and much more besides. In a firework that doesn't go off but we don't dare return to of a chat we'll be lending an ear to Erasure's Bagpuss-esque EP, recalling Timmy Mallett's Inspiral Carpets phase and Jane Asher's Occult Cakes, debating the theoretical existence of Schrödinger's Firework Money, receiving firework safety advice from the cast of Hot Metal, purchasing a Brian May Firework Assortment from the local supermarket's John Johnson Counter, adhering to the image rights restrictions of Fawkes Inc., questioning whether an antique firework can legitimately be described as in 'Near Mint' condition, examining whether 31st October really is the night when seventies ventriloquist puppets be walkin' and issuing a stern warning never to go back to an edition of Crackerjack! that you don't properly remember. Call in and tell us if you ever went bobbing for Wotsits now!You can find more editions of Looks Unfamiliar at http://timworthington.org/. Bob and Georgy joined me for similarly seasonal chats about some of their favourite forgotten Christmas trimmings here and the rain-lashed joys of the Great British Summertime here. You can also find Bob on Looks Unfamiliar chatting about The Tom O'Connor Roadshow, Giant Hogweed, Can't Get A Ticket (For The World Cup) by Peter Dean, Glee Bars, J. Edward Oliver's ‘Abolish Tuesdays' and How To Be A Wally here, Eighties ‘Tabloid Celebrities', Accidentally Kelly Street by Frente!, The Two Ronnies' ‘Mileaway', Rude Food, Suggs On Saturday and School Folk Songs here and Tucker's Luck, Pookiesnackenburger, We Wanna Be Famous by Buster Gobsmack And Eats Filth', game show contestants' occupations being booed by the studio audience and the lost ancient art of the paper plate and shaving foam Custard Pie here, and Georgy on Indoor League, Re-Joyce!, the The Animals In The Box sketch, the Paul Squire Fan Club, Pippa Dolls, Pig In The Middle and Good Winter Telly here and Wait Till Your Father Gets Home, Go For Broke!, Last Chance Lottery, Fry's Five Centres and Vesta Ready Meals here. You can also find Georgy on The Golden Age Of Children's TV talking about Bod here and Bob on The Owl Service here.If you enjoy Looks Unfamiliar, you can help to support the show by buying us a coffee here. If you're caught with it just say your name is 'Maxwell House'.

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In this classic episode from the Namaste archive, Cally talks with comedian, writer and political commentator, Geoff Norcott about an eclectic range of things, including: Jeremy Clarkson, Aldi vs. Waitrose, Meghan & Harry, Patreon,  socialism, capitalism, Blue Peter, Question Time, men's mental health, anti-depressants, therapy, grief, the right, the left, class, Russ Abbott, masculinity, disability, feminism, podcasting, belonging, man-whispering and pigeons. Oh, and his new book ‘Where did I go right? How the left lost me' got a few good plugs too. Order it ⁠here⁠ Follow on Instagram ⁠@geoff_norcott⁠ Listen to ⁠What Most People Think⁠⁠The man-whisperer⁠ Matt Forde's The Political Party ⁠podcast⁠ Men's mental health - information & support: ⁠Safeline⁠⁠Mind⁠⁠Samaritans⁠ Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally's Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Talk2TheHand, Beth and Jimmy take on one of the most infamous sagas of 90s and 2000s British television—the meteoric rise and public fall of John Leslie. Once the charming face of Blue Peter, Wheel of Fortune, and This Morning, Leslie seemed destined to remain a fixture of daytime TV. But a single slip of the tongue on live television would drag him into a scandal that never let him go. They explore how Matthew Wright's accidental naming of Leslie during the Ulrika Jonsson controversy ignited a media firestorm. Allegations poured in, court cases followed, and though Leslie was never convicted of a crime, the damage to his reputation was irreversible. Beth and Jimmy highlight the relentless tabloid culture of the era, examining how accusations became headlines and headlines became lasting stigma. The discussion also dives into Leslie's personal life, particularly his volatile and highly publicised relationship with Abi Titmuss. Once a nurse, Titmuss stood by Leslie during his darkest days in court, becoming an unlikely tabloid heroine. But as the press dug deeper, their relationship spawned sex tape scandals, leaked party stories, and a tidal wave of gossip that reshaped both their lives forever. Beth and Jimmy trace how Abi Titmuss turned scandal into reinvention. From a tabloid staple and glamour model to an actress and later a nurse in the US, Titmuss's arc shows a resilience and adaptability starkly contrasted with Leslie's retreat from the spotlight. Together, their intertwined stories paint a picture of loyalty, betrayal, survival, and the brutal reality of living life under constant scrutiny. Ultimately, the episode is a reflection on celebrity culture at its most unforgiving. John Leslie's downfall and Abi Titmuss's reinvention remain one of the most notorious tales in modern British TV history—a reminder that fame is fragile, reputations are easily destroyed, and the glare of the spotlight can both elevate and obliterate. Talk2TheHand is an independent throwback podcast run by husband and wife, Jimmy and Beth. Obsessed with 90s nostalgia and 90s celebrities, we'll rewind the years and take you back to the greatest era of our lives.   New episodes bursting with nostalgia of the 90s released on Tuesdays. Please subscribe to our podcast and we'll keep you gooey in 1990s love. Find us on Twitter @talk2thehandpod or email us at jimmy@talk2thehand.co.uk or beth@talk2thehand.co.uk

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Sit down please. We have something very serious to tell you. We have made a severe and continuous lapse in our judgement. We are sorry if you feel offended, for some reason. We are sorry if you feel like you've been scammed - please believe that that was never our intention. WE'RE SORRY, OKAY!!!! After a summer taking some time to reflect on our mistakes and do the work, we are so back - talking public apology videos, Dapper Laughs, public accountability, crocodile tears, Blue Peter, Boris Johnson and why wearing a rollneck might be a sign that you have sinned. One thing Kasia and Dan will never apologise for: being back (so back), with a bunch of great new episodes in the tank for the weeks ahead. Thanks for your patience while we a) put on a very successful two-month-long exhibition, and b) had a break over the summer: especially huge thanks to our Patreon subscribers - you'll be getting regular Patreon-only episodes again now. If you'd like to join our Patreon, it is still only £4 a month, and there are 30+ bonus episodes in there already: https://www.patreon.com/c/cursedobjects  Also a small content note: this is a light-hearted episode, but some of the things the public figures are apologising for include rape jokes and visiting a 'suicide forest', which are rather more grim, in case you'd rather avoid.

JOIN US FOR OUR LIVE SHOW IN EDINBURGH ON 3RD SEPTEMBER! Head to SIDTLive.com for more information and to purchase tickets.Today, we're speaking to a TV icon - Katy Hill. At just 24, she landed her dream job as the 22nd presenter of Blue Peter.Katy had dreamed of being a Blue Peter presenter since she was 5 years old. However - once she got there, she was exposed to the brutal, toxic media landscape of the 90s - and she found herself - and her body under immense scrutiny. We spoke to Katy about her first hand experience of the 90s tabloids, what happened when she did a a shoot for a lads mag and how her Blue Peter years shaped the rest of her life. Follow @imkatyhill on InstagramKaty is now an Internationally Certified Success and Confidence coach. You can read more about her work at https://www.katyhill.com/ If you'd like to get in touch, email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram:@shouldideletethat@em_clarkson@alexlight_ldnShould I Delete That is produced by Faye LawrenceStudio Manager: Dex RoyVideo Editor: Celia GomezSocial Media Manager: Sarah EnglishMusic: Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Mark and Pete Podcast, we rise to the occasion with three very different but equally fascinating stories. First, Mark and Pete chew over the Hovis–Kingsmill merger, asking whether two of Britain's biggest bread brands combining is good news for the consumer or just a corporate loaf too far. Expect plenty of puns, poetry, and a reminder from Scripture about trusting God for our daily bread (Matthew 6:11). Next, we pause to remember Biddy Baxter, the legendary Blue Peter editor who shaped generations of children's television. With her passing at the age of 92, we revisit her legacy of imagination, badges, and of course the immortal catchphrase: “Here's one I made earlier.” Pete links her work to Proverbs 22:6 — training up a child in the way they should go — while Mark offers one of his trademark poetic tributes. Finally, we celebrate sporting greatness as Armand Duplantis breaks the world pole vault record for the 13th time — his third this year. With humour, insight, and Philippians 3:14 ringing in our ears, Mark and Pete explore what it means to press on toward the goal. A blend of wit, wisdom, poetry, and Bible commentary — this is classic Mark and Pete.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.

Matthew Bannister onJim Lovell, the astronaut who commanded the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission.Biddy Baxter, the editor who left an indelible stamp on the children's TV show Blue Peter. Sarah Greene pays tribute.Razia Jan, the Afghan/American who founded a school for girls in Afghanistan after 9/11.Iris Williams, the Welsh born singer whose career took off after an appearance on Radio 2.Producer: Ed Prendeville

England goalkeeper and Lionesses legend Hannah Hampton joins Nuala McGovern on Woman's Hour fresh from winning the UEFA European Women's Championship. Born with a serious eye condition, doctors told her she should never play football. She came into the recent Euros with questions over her ability to fill the gloves of recently retired Mary Earps. To add to that, she revealed her grandfather had died just days before the biggest tournament of her life began earlier this summer. Despite this, Hannah had an extraordinary tournament, particularly in those agonising penalty shootouts. She joins Nuala McGovern to chat all about it. In June this year in Pakistan, Bano Bibi, a mother of five, and Ehsanullah Samalani, a father of three, were accused of having an affair and were shot - on the orders of a tribal leader, according to police. The event caused outrage, not just because it was another so-called ‘honour killing', but because the authorities only took action after a video of the shootings went viral, more than six weeks later. Nuala is joined by Azadeh Moshiri, Pakistan Correspondent for BBC News, and Sheema Kermani, a woman's rights activist, dancer and theatre director who has been working with women in rural and marginalised communities for 50 years. Writer and director Celine Song's semi-autobiographical debut Past Lives earned her two Oscar nominations and a host of other accolades when it was released in 2023. She talks to Nuala about her second film, Materialists, a romantic dramedy starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans, and how it was inspired by her own time working as a matchmaker for high-net-worth individuals in New York. Construction employs around 1.4 million people in Great Britain, according to the Office for National Statistics, but only around 15% of those people are women. And they don't always have a positive experience, with 30% having reported sexual assault at work and 64% saying men were paid more for the same role. So, as the industry faces a recruitment crisis, how could it evolve to become a safer and fairer place to work and encourage more women into construction? Nuala explores the problems and the opportunities with Faye Allen, author of Building Women, and Dr Carol Massay of Unity for Construction, who've both worked in the industry for more than 30 years. And we remember long-serving Blue Peter editor Biddy Baxter, renowned for turning the children's show into a television institution, who has died at the age of 92.Presented by: Nuala McGovern Produced by: Sarah Jane Griffiths

In this week's deep dive into 90s nostalgia, we revisit one of British television's most shocking and talked-about scandals—Richard Bacon's abrupt firing from Blue Peter in October 1998. Once the face of Britain's most wholesome children's show, Bacon found himself at the center of a tabloid frenzy after admitting to cocaine use. It was the first time in the program's 40-year history that a presenter had been dismissed, and the fallout shook viewers, parents, and the BBC itself. Beth and Jimmy explore the incident from two very different angles. Beth sees Bacon's actions as an unforgivable breach of trust—especially given his status as a children's role model—while Jimmy argues the reaction was wildly disproportionate and driven more by tabloid hysteria than real concern. Their spirited debate unpacks the moral expectations placed on public figures in the 90s, especially those working with children, and how those expectations may have evolved over time. We chart Bacon's early rise—from his roots in Mansfield and his breakout role on The Big Breakfast, to earning the coveted Blue Peter badge. But it's the cocaine scandal that forms the crux of this episode, with all its messy, cultural implications. We examine how the BBC responded, how the public perceived the scandal, and how Bacon's downfall was amplified by a media machine eager for blood. Yet this isn't just a story of disgrace—it's one of resilience. From commercial radio gigs to his triumphant return on BBC Five Live, and eventually his reinvention as a respected broadcaster, documentary maker, and media entrepreneur, Bacon's comeback is as compelling as his fall. We unpack how he managed to move past the stigma, what his journey says about redemption in British culture, and why he remains a fascinating—and complicated—figure in UK media history. Whether you remember watching the scandal unfold in real time or are discovering it for the first time, this episode delivers a compelling mix of nostalgia, debate, and insight. Tune in as we explore how one bad night nearly ended a career—and how that career came back stronger, smarter, and stranger than anyone expected. Talk2TheHand is an independent throwback podcast run by husband and wife, Jimmy and Beth. Obsessed with 90s nostalgia and 90s celebrities, we'll rewind the years and take you back to the greatest era of our lives.   New episodes bursting with nostalgia of the 90s released on Tuesdays. Please subscribe to our podcast and we'll keep you gooey in 1990s love. Find us on Twitter @talk2thehandpod or email us at jimmy@talk2thehand.co.uk or beth@talk2thehand.co.uk

Time to dig into the glitter and cheese because we're reviewing "Steptacular" by STEPS, one of the great albums in British pop history. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track by track through STEPS' sophomore effort, giving their brutally honest takes on the vocals, production, lyrics, and signature camp. Is Steptacular just pure Y2K cheese, or is it actually a refined British pop classic? Let's find out.Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops0:00 - Intro1:50 - "Steptacular" Album Info2:37 - Album Cover4:32 - "Tragedy"13:26 - "After The Love Has Gone"19:35 - "Love's Got A Hold On My Heart"26:06 - "Say You'll Be Mine"32:38 - "I Think It's Love"35:55 - "Make It Easy On Me"40:16 - "Deeper Shade Of Blue"46:40 - "Movin' On"50:03 - "Never Say Never Again"53:13 - "When I Said Goodbye"1:00:06 - "I Surrender"1:04:01 - "Since You Took Your Love Away"1:09:07 - "My Best Friend's Girl"1:15:30 - "You're Everything That Matters To Me"1:20:15 - Cut or Keep1:23:00 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences:“Tragedy” MV https://youtu.be/OiwDHHcHPh0?si=q85C1brf66r6Cwpr “Tragedy” Live at Party on the Dancefloor Tour https://youtu.be/cOM0cfVmfhQ?si=fJy9Kto-AlfyFPTL “After The Love Has Gone” MV https://youtu.be/iz36fINs_YY?si=ExulGfY52kEOVJkU “After The Love Has Gone” Live at What The Future Holds Tour https://youtu.be/yB4KwpuBeDQ?si=FUQ23UtYzqYOkhg6 “Love's Got A Hold On My Heart” MV https://youtu.be/iG_-m-mBn-g?si=_QGnsxT9kJj_PHro “Love's Got A Hold On My Heart” Live at Blue Peter https://youtu.be/EIwF6N8VvSg?si=JmDOptFovfb1ijj4 “Say You'll Be Mine” MV https://youtu.be/EDZoefLylcY?si=QLqWn0q7BEUNCulM “Say You'll Be Mine” Live at Steptacular Tour https://youtu.be/UoTrgehfQBY?si=FcFQnSt19BpGXFIv “I Think It's Love” Live at The Next Step Live Tour https://youtu.be/keI3ZmoFze8?si=iESNnyEk8yFKL4Of “Deeper Shade of Blue” MV https://youtu.be/0RtjfvK7rXw?si=gRtV3KJ9cQjEq1d0 “Deeper Shade of Blue” Live at Party on the Dancefloor Tour https://youtu.be/2-yjV5NC7q8?si=ruO0ZU2TdOHcU6KY “When I Said Goodbye” MV https://youtu.be/M_G0t4qB3Bc?si=gtsPR3_Bcvw1wF5E “When I Said Goodbye” Colour MV https://youtu.be/fOc_0t0YuOo?si=JEu4-OkeTnKmjM6g “When I Said Goodbye” Live at Top of the Pops https://youtu.be/w6kHMEzwb3A?si=dBZjFw7sm3Qjwunf “I Surrender” Live at Steptacular Tour https://youtu.be/LNIHZKX4rc4?si=5hrO-UmiPQ4PZjhe “Since You Took Your Love Away” Live at The Next Step Live Tour https://youtu.be/JPDaYUN0CYc?si=yrxos25vWkU0U5Ls

In this deeply personal conversation, branding designer Liz Mosley opens up about her creative journey from childhood curiosity to building a recognisable personal brand in the design industry. Starting with memories of making magazines with friends and being inspired by BBC's Blue Peter, Liz traces how early creative encouragement from her parents shaped her approach to design and business.The conversation explores Liz's "rejection challenge"—a public project that transformed how she views failure and positioning in the creative industry. She shares how documenting rejections publicly helped her build confidence and attract opportunities, ultimately becoming her signature approach to making the design industry more approachable and human.Liz discusses the evolution from feeling like an outsider in design to becoming a community builder who helps others navigate creative challenges. The dialogue covers the psychology of rejection, the power of storytelling in personal branding, and the importance of having clear purpose, goals, and values when making business decisions.Key TakeawaysEarly creative encouragement matters: Supportive parents who allow messy creative exploration can shape lifelong creative confidence and willingness to experimentRejection is part of the creative process: Expecting and normalising rejection makes it easier to handle and can actually lead to faster recovery and learningConfidence attracts opportunities: When you overcome fear of rejection, you naturally show up more confidently, which draws people and opportunities to youCommunity over competition: Actively participating in creative communities and making the industry more approachable benefits everyone, including your own career growthPersonal branding requires clarity: The most successful personal brands communicate their message with crystal-clear purpose, goals, and valuesStorytelling follows a simple formula: Character + Conflict + Conclusion = compelling narratives that help people connect with your work and processStrategy doesn't need to be complicated: Having a goal, making a plan, and executing it is strategy in its purest form—don't overcomplicate itKnow what you won't do: Being clear about your values and saying no to misaligned opportunities is as important as saying yes to the right onesVulnerability creates connection: Sharing struggles and imperfections makes you more relatable and helps others feel less alone in their creative journeysGrowth happens outside comfort zones: Taking calculated risks and pushing yourself slightly beyond what feels comfortable leads to breakthrough moments and career evolution Daring Creativity. Daring Forever. Podcast with Radim Malinic Show questions or suggestions to desk@daringcreativity.com Latest books by Radim MalinicMindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of creative life, career and business Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFcFree audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobookSigned books https://novemberuniverse.co.ukLux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off)November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)

Time Ram really needs to talk about Styre, as we take Tom Baker's 'The Sontaran Experiment' and thrust it into the David Tennant era! Get more Chameleon as we discover Aldwych, space metal, Tim Roth, heather and Blue Peter. All together now: mickey mickey mickey mickey...

Georgie welcomes her former Sky Sports screen husband, and now Soccer Saturday host, Simon Thomas, into the Performance People studio. Simon opens up about his journey through sports broadcasting, revealing the truth behind his big break on Blue Peter, explaining the personal challenges of overcoming anxiety and the pressures of live television, how the sudden death of his wife, Gemma, left him utterly broken and he shares the shaping forces that helped him rebuild his life again. He discusses how he handles pressure through preparation, the inside stories on what really happens in live TV, describes what it's like to follow Jeff Stelling into one of live football's most demanding jobs and he gives Georgie a dressing down for misidentifying the Blue Peter ship.In this episode, we have an honest and important conversation about mental health, including experiences with suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone—support is available. If you are struggling with either, you can contact the Samaritans at:https://www.samaritans.org/Simon is President of Blood Cancer UK. Since losing his wife, Gemma, suddenly to acute myeloid leukaemia in November 2017 he has been raising awareness of blood cancer symptoms ever since.For more information or to donate, go to:https://bloodcancer.org.uk/We love performance, which is why we've launched ainslie + ainslie – the first supplement brand to be developed inside elite sport. Now available for everyone. Find out more at www.ainslieainslie.comThe ainslie + ainslie Performance People podcast talks to high-performers in the world of sport and beyond, to bring defining moments, hard-earned insights and expert advice to everyday performance. New episodes every Tuesday.Hit subscribe today for the latest.

As we kick off series 18, we are beginning with a gardening legend, and good friend of the podcast.  He started his working life as an electrician and now, via the Blue Peter garden, he is a government recognised ambassador for children's gardening in the UK. It's the gold sequinned wearing, SKINNY JEAN GARDENER.   The first gossip of series 18 comes after the guest interview, with @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening chatting about anything that 'springs' to mind, April fools and plant life.   Series 18 is sponsored by British Garden Centres. British Garden Centres are the largest family owned, and family run garden centre group in the UK, with over 70 garden centres. “We aim to provide you with great plants and gardening products at affordable prices, with a first-class service delivered by a passionate team.” – The Stubbs Family.  With garden centres offering plants, food  and gift areas, outdoor living, Christmas departments, restaurants, homeware and so much more. All garden centres are pet friendly, and many welcome coach parties. The business also boasts a variety of retail partners across the group inside each garden centre. wwwbritishgardencentres.com

This podcast is for the dreamers! Those that have had the conversation about what they'd do if they won the lottery! And we're talking Blue Peter, Neha Kakkar (who's feeling emotional on stage) and a situation involving lipstick on a man's shirt from a woman who's not his wife! But it's completely innocent… hmmmm?!

We read the papers so you don't have to. Today: The Metro lists some of the most shocking moments from kids' TV staple Blue Peter. Meanwhile, Gail's Bakery is taking over the bougie high streets of the UK, does yours qualify? Plus, The Daily Mail explains why kids are so badly behaved and yes, it involves their past lives, of course. Her Royal Highness Miranda Sawyer is joined by some elite guests, including Baron Jacob Jarvis, Lady Alex von Tunzelmann, Countess Gráinne Maguire, and Electress Jan Ravens. Use code PAPERCUTS to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/papercuts Follow Paper Cuts: • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com  Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…With over 17 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://x.com/i/status/1904339564648358208https://x.com/i/status/1904317359319622012 https://x.com/i/status/1904191046856097850 https://x.com/i/status/1904171358394925248https://x.com/i/status/1904113643987288337 https://x.com/i/status/1904112130254881019https://x.com/i/status/1904302967882236096 https://x.com/i/status/1904102517258228030 https://youtu.be/_xuo_FvPI18 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"We are always striving for the top - but sometimes it's better to embrace being in the middle". Konnie Huq is a TV & Radio presenter, a screenwriter and a children's author, who holds the record for being the longest-serving presenter of the iconic British children's TV programme Blue Peter. The essence of what Konnie speaks about is that our continual striving for more, bigger & better makes us less happy. My links: Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website: simonmundie.com Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/

Whether you were a Tiswas or Swap Shop kid, preferred Magpie to Blue Peter, there was plenty of memorable kids TV in the 70s and 80s, an era defined by the boundless enthusiasm of John Noakes, Johnny Ball, Roy Castle and Cheggers. There was also the escapades of 'Murphy's Mob', the self-defeating 'Why Don't You?' and the boring chaos of 'We Are The Champions'

This week we've pulled in a Morning Live co-host. A man who went from wanting to be a fireman to working in telly, strutting his stuff on Strictly, and travelling the world doing everything and anything on Blue Peter, it's Gethin Jones!Gethin chats about his start in the industry, how he's mistaken for Steve Jones (alot), his time in the US, his insane experiences on Blue Peter, Soccer Aid and so much more.Make sure you subscribe and leave a 5 star review! If you'd like to share the times you've been a resourceful rascal, or want to get in touch, send an email to Hello@RestlessNativesPodcast.comPlease review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy

The Brainiac Trivia Radio Minute airs daily on WANT 98.9 FM in Lebanon, TN and heard throughout Middle Tennessee. This podcast is produced from those segment. Weekly live shows as of the release of this podcast episode. Sunday: Cedar Glade Brews (5:00) Monday: Level III (7:00) Tuesday: East Nashville Brew Works Wilson County (6:30) Wednesday: Town Square Social (7:00) Thursday: Happy's Sports Lounge (6:30) Support: Venmo:@JonBoyce615 https://www.facebook.com/BrainiacTrivia/ https://www.instagram.com/brainiactrivia MusicTreeEntertainment@yahoo.com www.BrainiacTrivia.com https://wantfm.com/ #radio #trivia #podcast

The cover of the 1978 Blue Peter annual, a dog statue mystery, key disposal, and a toasted passport. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the episode. Juno has received a Blue Peter badge, Robin has a new teacher and we've been breaking ice on Grandma and Grandad's pond. Plus Tooth Update, Farty Facts, Joke of the Week, Juno's Book Review, Ask Robin and Juno and our brand new segment... Tickle Time. We love you all.

In this Monday episode of the brand new Ask Anna series, Anna is joined by Katy Hill, Internationally Certified Success & Confidence Coach, and braodcaster best know for her presenting role on Blue Peter. Together Anna and Katy tackle the following question: "Anna help. Every year I make big resolutions, and then by mid January I feel so frustrated with myself. I don't want to keep repeating this pattern but I'm desperate to change some things for myself. How do I stop this crash and burn cycle!"Learn more with Katy at the following links:instagram: @imkatyhillVisit Katy's website and learn about her Limitless coaching packages. 

Peter Coyle - artist, musician, and Toffee - discusses being part of the early 80s Liverpool music scene and his passion as a creative, along with his favourite Everton players and being part of this thing of ours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The original run of A Ghost Story for Christmas aired on the BBC from 1971 to 1978, bringing classic ghost stories to television and keeping alive the tradition of sharing supernatural tales during the Christmas season. In our journey through the series, we've covered A Warning to the Curious and The Signalman in Episode 21, Whistle and I'll Come to You and Stigma in Episode 32, and The Stalls of Barchester alongside The Treasure of Abbot Thomas in Episodes 41a and 41b. Just five days ago, on Christmas Eve, we delved into The Ash Tree. If you missed it, you can find it in our podcast feed. And tonight, as we stand on the brink of the space year 2025, we're excited to bring you Lost Hearts. Written by Robin Chapman, produced by Rosemary Hill, and directed by the series' creator Lawrence Gordon Clark, Lost Hearts is based on the 1895 ghost story of the same name by M.R. James. It first aired on BBC1 on December 25, 1973, marking the first installment in the series to be broadcast on Christmas Day itself—and one of only three to ever air on that date. Robin Chapman also wrote 30 episodes of Tales of the Unexpected. (Seek out episode 29, where good old Bernard Cribbins makes an appearance.) The film features Joseph O'Conor as Mr. Abney. O'Conor lent his voice to the narrator in (the best Muppet movie) The Dark Crystal, played Mr. Brownlow in Oliver! (cue James mentioning the exclamation point here), and portrayed the Coroner in The Gorgon—but more on that soon. Simon Gipps-Kent plays Stephen, the young protagonist. Tragically, Gipps-Kent passed away at just 28 years old. However, in his brief career, he appeared in several notable films and TV shows of interest to our listener. He played Paul in The Tomorrow People, had a brief role in Quadrophenia, portrayed Seth in the Doctor Who serial The Horns of Nimon, and starred in something called A Traveller in Time from 1978. which was filmed at Babington House, a farmhouse owned by the parents of Blue Peter presenter Simon Groom. In 2018, Severn Film Productions released a new adaptation of Lost Hearts, directed by Max Van De Banks. This version updated the story to the 1940s (and later 1953). After the death of Stephen's parents, the young boy is evacuated to the countryside during World War II. Unusually, this production was filmed in two parts: the main elements were shot in 2005, while the beginning and ending scenes were filmed in 2016. Louis Newton, who played Stephen in 2005, returned to portray him as a young man recounting the events to his bride-to-be ten years later. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're delighted to be joined for a 3rd time by the legendary broadcaster and current host of Soccer Saturday; Simon Thomas to discuss his crazy last couple of years, celebrate the Rig Biz and pick out some crazy stories from his days working for Blue Peter. Be warned Archie has just come from a client lunch at Blacklock and is incredibly drunk! --------- --------- BUY SAMURAI CLAPHAM FALCONS MERCH - https://www.samurai-sports.com/collections/clapham-falcons?gad_source=1 BUY CLAPHAM FALCONS CAPS - https://www.rexclub.co.uk/product-category/collaborations/clapham-falcons/ BUY TICKETS FOR OUR LAST EVER LIVE SHOW ON FEB 1ST - https://dice.fm/event/ry3rrw-archie-curzon-the-rig-biz-pod-eng-vs-ireland-live-1st-feb-the-clapham-grand-london-tickets?lng=en

Don't be shy, send me a message!Every year, on October 21st, the Royal Navy celebrates Admiral Nelson's most famous victory, near Trafalgar in 1805 when 27 British Royal Naval ships defeated a combined French and Spanish fleet of 33 warships. But, what if Nelson had lost? And how can we celebrate this night?I draw upon three books:‘The Rise and Fall of the British Empire' by Lawrence James ‘Empire of the Seas: How the Navy Forged the Modern World' by Brian Lavery‘HMS Victory' by Peter GoodwinI also recommend the movie ‘Master and Commander' (2003), the TV show Hornblower (1998-2003), and the classic clip (on Youtube) of John Noakes cleaning Nelson's Column for the children's TV show ‘Blue Peter'. My ‘Recommended Rabbit Hole': Lord Cochrane.  Just start with Google, see where it takes you, and let me know if you found it as fascinating as I do. This is an annual celebration and commemoration, so this episode is a rerelease from October 21st, last year. You can e-mail me: AlbionNeverDies@Gmail.comYou can find me on Instagram: @FlemingNeverDies***Subscribe to my newsletter: https://youtube.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b3afdae99897eebbf8ca022c8&id=5165536616Check out my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/britishcultureCheck out my online shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/British-culture/shopSupport the showSupport the show

Younger listeners will be stunned(!) to know that the BBC used to have quite and anti-Celtic stance and coverage.  Under the authority of Peter Thompson, they really didn't seem to like Celtic at all.  Under Thompson, BBC Scotland's Sports Department employed a sectarian recruitment policy akin to Rangers.  Prejudice seeped into  every aspect of BBC Sport coverage in Scotland but Jock Stein would have none of it.Here's the story.For more on our history go to https://www.thecelticwiki.com/Enjoy… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

When I first got to know Mario Marchese, aka Mario the Maker Magician, nearly a decade ago, he had already achieved some success as a children's birthday party magician (including performing for many NYC celebrities). Mario now has a full stage show, selling out theatres and festivals in NYC, London, Edinburgh, and Adelaide. He's won awards from the Magic Castle and has appeared on Sesame Street, Blue Peter, and The Tonight Show. Here's a bit of what we cover in today's entertaining, inspiring conversation between friends:How Mario went from teaching elementary school, to performing as a weekend magician, to running his own business (alongside his brilliant, visionary wife, Katie Marchese);Learning how to bring more of his genuine self (and his personal style) to his shows;An overheard comment that changed his life; Building his own show, quite literally;The celebrity moment that helped his dad finally understand;Shifting gears from living rooms to theatres (and learning how to fill them!);The four minutes of every show that make it all worthwhile;What it all means to Mario (and, hopefully, to his audiences);Why less is sometimes more.Find Mario at:https://www.mariothemagician.https://www.instagram.com/mariothemagician Books:The Maker Magician's Handbook: A Beginner's Guide to Magic + MakingRobot Magic: Beginner Robotics for the Maker and Magician❤️Get Started on Your Personal Brand Journey with a sampling of Christine's Personal Branding Questions here: https://www.gritmon.com/talkaboutmybrandSubscribe to the Let's Talk About Brand Newsletter that goes out weekly to ensure you don't miss a beat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TV presenter Simon Thomas has had a hugely successful and high-profile career over the last 25 years on the BBC with Blue Peter and then with Sky Sports. But he also shares with real candour about mental health challenges, battles with alcohol, and losing his first wife Gemma to cancer in 2017.Follow Simon on Instagram at @SimonThomasTVHis raw account of losing Gemma is called ‘Love Interrupted'---Support our work in Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspired ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---Weekly episode WhatsApp link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsappWeekly email notification: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredemail⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more from Simon, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠simonguillebaud.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greatlakesoutreach.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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One of the great comedy gameshow performers is in the house as Taskmaster concludes. Whether that's Robins, or one of his other competitors who came out on top, we're not willing to spoil via an episode description.Dig deep and you'll also hear some fascinating stats that really illuminate the psyche of Robins, what not to say to a horse person, and there's an extraordinary exclusive about the Blue Peter garden.If you want to send anything to the boys then it's elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk. We're thoroughly replete with excellent LGC (Listener Generated Content) right now.

It's less than one week until Doctor Who enters a new era on Disney+ and BBC iPlayer, and the Disney+ money machine has been busy bussing Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson all around New York City to promote the show, look generally gorgeous wearing many different looks, and riding a Doctor Who-themed NYC subway car! There's also chatter about Doctor Who: Unleashed, the TARDIS at Disneyland, theatre productions, and more, with our friend Sarah Murphy sitting in as guest host! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon Ncuti and Millie on Good Morning America Ncuti and Millie on ABC News Ncuti Gatwa on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson on their “great chemistry”, loving Jon Pertwee and the future of Doctor Who Rolling Stone: ‘It's About Time': Ncuti Gatwa on Becoming the New Face of ‘Doctor Who' “Space Babies” airs at 6:20pm on BBC One; “The Devil's Chord” at 7:05pm on May 11 Ncuti Gatwa's Message to the Fans Doctor Who segment on Blue Peter airing May 10 Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa set for Madame Tussauds Ncuti Gatwa appearing in “The Importance Of Being Earnest” from November-January Paul Cornell awarded Terrance Dicks Award for lifetime achievement in Doctor Who writing Big Finish: Doctor Who – The Lost Stories: Deathworld due July 2024 Big Finish: The Doctor's Daughter returns for four new adventures in October Companions: Sixty Years of Doctor Who Assistants due later in 2024 Ice Hot, a collection of stories set in Paradise Towers, coming May 20 The Incomparable 714: You Can't Protect People From Doctor Who Andrew Orton YouTube Guest: Sarah Murphy Is It Camp?