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Send Kris and Rob a Text Message!On a cold December night in 1969, a woman vanished from her comfortable Wimbledon home without a trace. Within hours, the phone rang: a man calling himself “M3” claimed she'd been taken by the mafia, demanded £1 million, and insisted she would die if the police were called. What he didn't realize was that he'd kidnapped the wrong woman.This episode unravels the kidnapping and presumed murder of 55-year-old Muriel McKay—mistaken for Rupert Murdoch's wife, targeted in an elaborate ransom plot, and held at a remote Hertfordshire farm by brothers Arthur and Nizamodeen Hosein. We'll walk through the chilling ransom calls, the botched money drops, and the landmark trial that secured a murder conviction without a body. More than five decades later, Muriel's family are still searching for her resting place as new leads, fresh digs, and recent court rulings keep this case painfully alive. Join us as we look at the planning behind the crime, the police operation that brought the kidnappers down, and the emotional toll of living without answers when there is a conviction—but no body and no grave.sources for this podcastSupport the showJOIN THE HITCHED 2 HOMICIDE IN-LAWS AND OUTLAWSSTART KRIS CALVERT'S BOOKS TODAY FOR FREEH2H WEBSITEH2H on TWITTERH2H on INSTA
We hit the road and head to Ware in Hertfordshire for Herts Comic Con, where the Talk Room saw Mark Newbold chat with three original trilogy legends, Garrick Hagon (Biggs Darklighter in A New Hope), Julian Glover (General Veers in The Empire Strikes Back) and Dermot Crowley (General Madine in Return of the Jedi) in front of a live audience on this very special episode of Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks. Thanks to James Semple for the Fantha Tracks intro, Blues Harvest for our Making Tracks opening music and Mark Daniel and Vanessa Marshall for our voiceovers. Subscribe and tune in to all of our shows at https://radio.fanthatracks.com And of course for all your Lucasfilm and Star Wars news 24/7, 365 days a year head on over to https://www.fanthatracks.com You can contact our shows and send in your listeners questions by emailing radio@fanthatracks.com or by leaving a comment on our social media feeds: https://www.instagram.com/fanthatracks https://www.facebook.com/FanthaTracks https://www.x.com/FanthaTracks https://www.threads.net/@FanthaTracks https://www.reddit.com/r/fanthatracks/ https://mastodon.social/@fanthatracks https://bsky.app/profile/fanthatracks.com https://www.pinterest.co.uk/fanthatracks/ https://fanthatracks.tumblr.com/ And be sure to check out our live streams and video content at: https://www.youtube.com/@FanthaTracksTV/ https://www.tiktok.com/@fanthatracks https://www.twitch.com/fanthatrackstv All of our links can be found at https://links.fanthatracks.com/
It's not all about Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana - Adrian Goldberg hears from two ordinary members of Your Party, Jed Thomas a 26-year old political novice from Hertfordshire and 77-year old veteran campaigner Alan Story from The Left Lane substack. Away from the rows and factionalism, what do they want from the new left wing movement? Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In ep 149 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Carla Terry joins Sam and Mark to talk about singing confessions, pop star neighbours and a mathematical conundrum. We take on a courtroom drama - but which side are we on? Prosecution or Defence? And can you tell from our vocal delivery? We also merge Judie Dench, Miss Trunchbull and Anne Robinson for a TV gameshow announcer with real flair... it's a lesson in how to be mean but not too mean! Plus if you've ever wanted to play disappointed rather than angry - we have the tips and tricks.Our VO question this week is all about the best kind of live Voice of God gigs out there!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Members of the jury…You sit here not as spectators, but as the conscience of this room.Every look, every silence, every question that flickers across your mind — matters.Before you sits a man: Mr Jones. He stands accused of taking a life.A life that can never be returned.Now, Mr Jones tells us this was an accident.A misunderstanding.A tragic alignment of circumstance and coincidence.Script 2Welcome contestants. Hanging above you are a number of balls. When they drop to the floor, you just need to find one and sit on it. However, there are one hundred of you and only ninety-nine balls. The last contestant to sit on a ball will be eliminated… and you'll be blindfolded. Good luck, and remember, don't come last.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Carla Terry lives in the woods in Hertfordshire with her partner and two kids. She loves exercise - the tougher, the better, and right now, hyrox is her thing! Life's a mix of voicing, muddy walks to pubs, sport, and family chaos. She once trained with some of the toughest military in the world on a reality TV show, but these days, you'll catch her behind a mic at all sorts of events from sports and charity gigs to big corporate conferences around the world. Earlier this year, she was the live announcer for the family TV show 99 to Beat. Carla's Website @voicebycarla on Instagram Carla's Facebook page Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been...
We hit the road and head to Ware in Hertfordshire for Herts Comic Con, where the Talk Room saw Mark Newbold sit down with the man behind Jango Fett and his unaltered clone Boba Fett for half an hour of song, stories, and much more in front of a live audience on this very special episode of Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks. Thanks to James Semple for the Fantha Tracks intro, Blues Harvest for our Making Tracks opening music and Mark Daniel and Vanessa Marshall for our voiceovers. Subscribe and tune in to all of our shows at https://radio.fanthatracks.com And of course for all your Lucasfilm and Star Wars news 24/7, 365 days a year head on over to https://www.fanthatracks.com You can contact our shows and send in your listeners questions by emailing radio@fanthatracks.com or by leaving a comment on our social media feeds: https://www.instagram.com/fanthatracks https://www.facebook.com/FanthaTracks https://www.x.com/FanthaTracks https://www.threads.net/@FanthaTracks https://www.reddit.com/r/fanthatracks/ https://mastodon.social/@fanthatracks https://bsky.app/profile/fanthatracks.com https://www.pinterest.co.uk/fanthatracks/ https://fanthatracks.tumblr.com/ And be sure to check out our live streams and video content at: https://www.youtube.com/@FanthaTracksTV/ https://www.tiktok.com/@fanthatracks https://www.twitch.com/fanthatrackstv All of our links can be found at https://links.fanthatracks.com/
Now that the gentlemen are back in Hertfordshire, it's the perfect time for Mrs. Bennet to invite them both to dine with the family. Mr. Bingley and Jane are seated next to each other, of course, and Elizabeth tries her best to converse with Mr. Darcy, but is foiled again and again. Yet, he does seem to be looking in her direction more than usual. Elizabeth runs over each part of their interaction over and over again in her mind, searching for clues. She's exhausted, and so are you, so let this week's Friday Favorites be a balm to your tired soul as you drift away into sweet and peaceful sleep.-----Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.-----Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support -----Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/-----Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au
This episode of Visual Intonation features Joshua Ighodaro whose career in the camera department reflects a steady progression from Trainee to Loader. Over the past eight years, he has developed a strong command of on-set practice across high-end film television commercials, and music videos. His work demonstrates a consistent commitment to precision reliability and an awareness of how technical decisions support the broader creative vision.Joshua Ighodaro outlines the foundation of his professional path beginning with his academic training and his early experience in a rental environment. He then describes his transition to major sets, where he worked under accomplished cinematographers, including Olan Collardy, Femi Awojide, and Jomar O Meally. Exposure to leading practitioners such as Sean Bobbitt BSC has shaped his understanding of the standards required at the highest level of production.He also discusses the practical elements that equip him for contemporary camera department work. With bases in West London and Hertfordshire and a full driving license, he maintains the flexibility the role demands. His personal kit which includes a Small HD 502 monitor and a Bolex H16 REX 4 supports both his professional responsibilities and his continued interest in celluloid acquisition.The episode situates Josh within the broader landscape of emerging talent. It highlights the growing network of developing cinematographers and references initiatives such as the inaugural Future Cinematographers class which includes filmmakers like Joshua Ighodaro. Through this conversation, Visual Intonation examines how early-career practitioners refine their skills, accumulate experience, and contribute to the future of visual storytelling.Joshua Ighodaro Website and Socials:https://www.joshuaighodaro.com/https://www.instagram.com/j_ighodaroSupport the showVisual Intonation Website: https://www.visualintonations.com/Visual Intonation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualintonation/Vante Gregory's Website: vantegregory.comVante Gregory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directedbyvante/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): patreon.com/visualintonations Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@visualintonation Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@directedbyvante
My guest today is business friend Debbie Gilbert, who runs a marketing agency, the networking company called Businesswomen UnLtd and also runs events including The Best Businesswomen Awards and the Best SME Awards. She is also about to launch a brand new app called Leanier.Debbie tells how she began her own business at a time before the internet was so big, and when websites were just emerging and social media didn't even exist. She fell into her business due to a number of difficult family events that coincided when she moved home to Hertfordshire, having left her job. She soon found herself taking on work to support herself and her family making use of her previous skills in marketing.We talk about the challenges that women face, but men do not. Debbie first began to think about this when she entered for her first business award, and she realised that out of the 25 winners, there were only 3 women on stage! She shares her reasons why she thinks this is – one being because women are working for themselves, for flexibility to work around families. It was following this revelation that she created the Best Businesswomen Awards in 2015 – which are running 11 years later.Debbie also talks about how she doesn't feel women are taken seriously in business and it becomes more noticeable when it comes to venture capital and funding. You may be surprised when you hear the small amount that goes to female businesses – still in 2025.Debbie's three top tips for all business owners for 2026:You need to get AI fit.Connect with human beings.If you haven't yet, enter some awards.To contact Debbie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debgilbert/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbiejanegilbert/If you would like to contact me, you can visit my www.Scottmedia.uk or join my free Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/prtribe
Ronnie Wood is a musician and artist who has been a major player on the UK music scene for over 60 years. In 1975 Ronnie became a member of the Rolling Stones, one of the most influential and enduring bands of the rock era.Ronnie's parents were born and worked on barges moving cargo up and down the canals between Manchester, Stratford-upon-Avon and London. Ronnie and his two older brothers were the first in the family to be born on dry land.Ronnie's brothers, Ted and Art, were accomplished musicians and played in highly respected bands. Ronnie made his debut at nine-years-old when he played the washboard in Ted's band during a performance at their local cinema. Ronnie formed his first band, The Birds, with some friends. In 1967 he joined the Jeff Beck Group with his lifelong friend Rod Stewart. Two years later they formed the Faces with the remaining members of the Small Faces. Ronnie joined the Rolling Stones in 1975, replacing the band's previous guitarist Mick Taylor. Ronnie's love of art developed in childhood and he studied at Ealing College of Art. His work has been shown in exhibitions around the world.Ronnie lives in Hertfordshire with his wife Sally and their two children.Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Paula McGinleyDISC ONE: Guitar Shuffle - Big Bill Broonzy DISC TWO: Shame, Shame, Shame - Jimmy Reed DISC THREE: Smokestack Lightnin' - Howlin' Wolf DISC FOUR: You Need Love - Muddy Waters DISC FIVE: Adelaide - Frank Sinatra DISC SIX: Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: II. Andante "Elvira Madigan". Performed by Géza Anda (piano) and Camerata Salzburg (Orchestra) DISC SEVEN: Roll Over Beethoven – Chuck Berry DISC EIGHT: Maybe I'm Amazed - Paul McCartney BOOK CHOICE: Just for Today: Daily Meditations for Recovering Addicts by Narcotics Anonymous LUXURY ITEM: A chest containing art materials and a carpet CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Smokestack Lightnin' - Howlin' Wolf There are more than 2000 programmes in our archive available for you to listen to. We have cast away other musicians and songwriters including Mark Knopfler, Bruce Springsteen and Cyndi Lauper. Ronnie's fellow Stones, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts, are in our archive too along with Ronnie's friend Paul McCartney. You can find their episodes on BBC Sounds or on our Desert Island Discs website.
Have you ever wanted to try the sport of Futsal? There's a new club and new training opportunities coming to Hertfordshire, as Hywel Davies has been finding out.
In an episode of ‘The Kardashians' the other day, Kim Kardashian made it clear that she is in full support of the idea that the Apollo moon landings never actually happened. So, why does this particular conspiracy theory persist while others fade away?Joining Seán to discuss is Howard Berry, Reader in Film Heritage Practice at the University of Hertfordshire…
In an episode of ‘The Kardashians' the other day, Kim Kardashian made it clear that she is in full support of the idea that the Apollo moon landings never actually happened. So, why does this particular conspiracy theory persist while others fade away?Joining Seán to discuss is Howard Berry, Reader in Film Heritage Practice at the University of Hertfordshire…
In the early 2000s, a predator was stalking the quiet towns and villages that circle London — communities linked not by proximity, but by terror. Over twelve months, women across Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and Hertfordshire were attacked in their homes, in parks, and on suburban streets. The press would call him “The M25 Rapist.” In this episode of Seeing Red, we uncover the crimes of Antoni Imiela — a seemingly ordinary family man whose violent attacks left police baffled and women afraid to walk alone. We'll trace how DNA evidence finally exposed him, the shocking scale of his crimes, and the chilling arrogance of a man who believed he'd never be caught. Because sometimes, the most dangerous monsters aren't hiding in the city — they're living right next door. Why not BINGE our back catalogue of over a HUNDRED Patreon exclusive bonus episodes? Sign up and you can access them on Spotify really easily (or on the Patreon app, or wherever you normally listen - cancel any time): www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast If you would like to GIFT a Patreon membership to a special someone, head to www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast/gift If you would like to buy us a coffee (or wine!), hit the link below: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/seeingredtw Get your merch here: www.seeingredpodcast.co.uk Theme music arranged and composed by Holly-Jane Shears - check her work out at www.soundcloud.com/DeadDogInBlackBag Co-Producer: Ade Parsley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the early 2000s, a predator was stalking the quiet towns and villages that circle London — communities linked not by proximity, but by terror. Over twelve months, women across Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and Hertfordshire were attacked in their homes, in parks, and on suburban streets. The press would call him “The M25 Rapist.” In this episode of Seeing Red, we uncover the crimes of Antoni Imiela — a seemingly ordinary family man whose violent attacks left police baffled and women afraid to walk alone. We'll trace how DNA evidence finally exposed him, the shocking scale of his crimes, and the chilling arrogance of a man who believed he'd never be caught. Because sometimes, the most dangerous monsters aren't hiding in the city — they're living right next door. Why not BINGE our back catalogue of over a HUNDRED Patreon exclusive bonus episodes? Sign up and you can access them on Spotify really easily (or on the Patreon app, or wherever you normally listen - cancel any time): www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast If you would like to GIFT a Patreon membership to a special someone, head to www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast/gift If you would like to buy us a coffee (or wine!), hit the link below: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/seeingredtw Get your merch here: www.seeingredpodcast.co.uk Theme music arranged and composed by Holly-Jane Shears - check her work out at www.soundcloud.com/DeadDogInBlackBag Co-Producer: Ade Parsley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this weeks nature news Nadia kicks off with a potentially trailblazing bill from Scottish Parliament to criminalise actions that are defined as ecocide. Ryan shares an up beat story about re-wriggling a chalk stream in Hertfordshire before ending on some thoughts & feelings about the recent global temperatures causing natural tipping points. Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Ecocide / Rewiggling / Tipping Points Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at intothewildpod@mail.com. To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird
In this episode of Fabulous Folklore Presents, I'm talking to two folklore heavyweights - Owen Davies and Ceri Houlbrook! Owen Davies is Professor of Social History at the University of Hertfordshire. He is the author of numerous books, most recently Art of Grimoire and Troubled by Faith: Insanity and the Supernatural in the Age of the Asylum (both 2023). He has been described as Britain's foremost academic expert on the history of magic. Ceri Houlbrook is Senior Lecturer in Folklore and History at the University of Hertfordshire. Her books include The Magic of Coin-Trees (2018), Unlocking the Love-Lock (2021) and Ritual 'Litter' Redressed (2022). In addition to her scholarly work, she writes folklore-inspired fiction. We chat about their new book, Folklore: A Journey through the Past and Present, about whether folklore should open up to admit openly-invented lore, the importance of the urban environment to folklore which has often been overlooked, and the way social media has shifted 'local' traditions into often international ones. There's even a mention of the folklore of ice cream vans! Buy Folklore: A Journey through the Past and Present: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/12992/9781526180384 Find Ceri on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/cerihoulbrook.bsky.social Find Owen on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/odavies9.bsky.social Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family for bonus episodes and articles at https://patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee or sign up for bonus episodes at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Fabulous Folklore Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/fabulous_folklore Pre-recorded illustrated talks: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick/shop Request an episode: https://forms.gle/gqG7xQNLfbMg1mDv7 Get extra snippets of folklore on Instagram at https://instagram.com/icysedgwick Find Icy on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/icysedgwick.bsky.social 'Like' Fabulous Folklore on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fabulousfolklore/
Kyle Clifford turned up at their quiet Hertfordshire home like any other ex returning a few belongings — calm, deliberate, utterly convincing. Kyle Clifford wasn't some impulsive man in a rage; he was calculated, chillingly controlled. He moved with purpose, carrying out his grim mission with military precision, showing no flicker of hesitation. This wasn't chaos — it was cold, rehearsed determination. The sort of darkness that makes you question how well we ever really know the people closest to us.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Peter Shevlin https://pod60.com/Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcastSupport: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcastPlease complete our survey if you have time: http://bit.ly/bloodtiespodcast-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
# Cushi - Teaser Script In the chalk hills of Hertfordshire lies Rooksgate Green, where tradition runs deeper than any rector's authority. Here, the sexton Cushi Holloway has his own peculiar ways—with hymn numbers, with cats, with the rituals of the churchyard. When the Reverend David Evans arrives from Cardiff, he sees only quaint village customs that need reforming. But some traditions have roots that go deeper than doctrine. And some authorities cannot be challenged. The villagers watch in silence as their world changes. Cushi says nothing, yet something shifts in the parish—something the new rector cannot quite understand. In the churchyard where the sexton tends his domain, an older power stirs. When the outside world intrudes upon Rooksgate Green, it will uncover more than anyone expected. Some things, once disturbed, refuse to rest quietly. Christopher Woodforde was an Anglican clergyman, Dean of Wells, and scholar of medieval stained glass who told supernatural tales to choirboys at New College, Oxford. He died in 1962, his stories published posthumously. Join Our Podia Community for 100s of Ad Free Ghost Stories www.classicghost.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the night of 14th August 1943, a Halifax bomber approached the Savoie region of SE France. Coming under fire from the ground, the aircraft was hit and only one airman survived, Squadron Leader Frank Griffiths. Now alone and in German occupied territory, he began the perilous journey to the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. Joining me is Adam Hart, Frank's great grandson as he followed in his footsteps to tell the remarkable story. Announcement: This Thursday, 9th October, I'll be interviewing Roger Moorhouse on his new U Boat book Wolfpack at the Tring Book Festival in Hertfordshire. Then, on Saturday 1st November at the Imperial War Museum London at 10am I'm speaking with Tessa Dunlop and Iain MacGregor as part of the Podcast Live Show where I and others will be broadcasting our pods in front of a live audience. Links for both these events are in the show notes, or head to their respective websites, and I hope to see you there. Links Operation Pimento: My Great-Grandfather's Great Escape IWM Live Tring Aspects of History Links Latest Issue out - Annual Subscription to Aspects of History Magazine only $9.99/£9.99 Ollie on X Aspects of History on Instagram Get in touch: history@aspectsofhistory.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Hatters cross the border into Hertfordshire on Saturday afternoon when they have a date with second placed Stevenage to negotiate. Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look ahead to the match, beginning with a look at the opposition and the reasons why they are second in the standings. The attention swiftly turns back to Luton and who Matt Bloomfield could name in his starting XI after some selection headaches were posed on Tuesday night. The chaps go through who could be vulnerable and who are favourites to come into side plus the best angles for getting the better of Stevenage. All this and a lot more on top on the longest-running, award-winning Luton Town podcast! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to the team at Marsh House for our new podcast studio. Find out more about them and this wonderful creative space in Luton, at: https://www.marshhousestudio.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/marshhousestudioluton/?locale=en_GB Find us at: https://www.lutontownsupporterstrust.com Find all the latest Luton Town news at The Lutonian at: https://thelutonian.com. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Like our logo? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk Like our theme tune? It's by Seán Grant and the Wolfgang who have a new album called Divide the Light, By The Darkness, out now via Luton label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Stream it on your favourite platform at: https://vbah.co.uk/SGWG/DTLBTD
Rail minister Lord Hendy has said the government are bringing train tickets “into the 21st century”.From Monday, passengers travelling on Northern train services between Harrogate and Leeds will be able to pay for their journey using an app on their phone - while on the move.Jaguar Land Rover will restart some production in "the coming days".Trees in the Amazon are growing despite threats from man-made climate change.Plus, Dr Simon Erridge on why expanding NHS access to medical cannabis could add more than £13bn to the UK economy - and help thousands of people with long-term health conditions return to work.We also speak to patient Fatma Mehmet from Hertfordshire, who says medical cannabis has been life-changing.Also in this episode:-People may age faster if their father smoked during puberty, study finds-Did our species walk on Earth half a million years earlier than previously thought?-Professor Brian Cox unveils his next - and biggest - tour yet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Recent psychological research carried out at the Edinburgh International Science Festival discovered an interesting fact: any change in the relationship of a loving couple immediately affects the positions that partners take in their sleep. The most important thing here is not the position in which they cuddle before going to sleep or the one that they take right after they fell asleep. The position they sleep in all night long and wake up in the morning is the only one that really matters. Inspired by the research of Professor Richard Wiseman (University of Hertfordshire) and the work of psychologist Corinne Sweet, we at Bright Side have decided to create this fun guide to sleeping positions for couples that hopefully will give you a better understanding of your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For Hertfordshire farmer Roger Kingsley, the afternoon of Sunday, March 22nd 2009 was one that he would remember for the rest of his life. Working the fields of his farm, he came across a green 'Gullivers' holdall, the contents of which would begin a complex murder investigation, one that would stretch from Hertfordshire, to the East Midlands.It seemed someone was making a human jigsaw....The episode contains details and descriptions of crimes and events, and with disturbing descriptions of injury detail, that some listeners may find disturbing or distressing, so discretion is advised whilst listening in. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced from https://filmmusic.io/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Wolf Alice – The SofaLambrini Girls – Company Culture The True Crime Enthusiast's Fundraiser For Macmillan Cancer Support References - assorted press articles available from The Daily Express, Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, The Mercury, BBC News, and assorted articles available via British Newspaper Archive and Newspapers.com. Available upon request.Follow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast PodcastFacebookFacebook Discussion GroupTwitterInstagramYoutubeWebsiteTTCE MerchandisePatreon Page Remembering Jeffrey. The episode is dedicated to him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're focusing today on the launch of an important service across the Hertfordshire and West Essex. Three new Eye Care Liaison Services are now available across the region, and will fill a vital gap, ensuring that patients no longer have to navigate sight loss without guidance. Joining us now to talk about the life-changing work of Eye care liaison officers, also known as ECLOs, are Nicki Heritage, Georgia Scanlan, and Lynda Daddario. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font.
Episode 101 is Luke's interview with Tina Warnock. This took place online in April 2025. Their conversation had a strong focus on vocal psychotherapy, including Tina's personal process of discovering this powerful therapeutic practice, and her current roles in developing training and research in this area. Tina Warnock is originally from Hertfordshire in England and has been based in Brighton, East Sussex since her undergraduate studies in Social Psychology in the late 1980s. She grew up playing the piano and in her late teens began singing and songwriting. The personal growth she experienced through singing with others and later vocal training led to a life-long interest in the connection between the voice and the self. Since qualifying as a music therapist in 2000, Tina gained extensive experience in a wide range of clinical settings including child and adolescent mental health, child development, special education, elderly mental health and learning disabilities. Her current practice includes vocal psychotherapy with people in cancer care, women with a history of trauma and abuse, and private practice with adults. In 2009 Tina established Belltree Music Therapy in Brighton (www.belltree.org.uk) which is now a thriving music therapy service. Between 2009 and 2013 she served on the BAMT board of trustees and was joint PR officer. Since 2016 she has focussed on developing the Austin Vocal Psychotherapy (AVPT) Distance Training Programme with Dr Diane Austin. In 2016 Tina invited Diane Austin to the UK to give some introductory workshops in vocal psychotherapy. The interest shown, combined with Tina's passion for the work led to her working intensively with Dr Austin over three 2-year programmes and in 2026 she will take on the role of lead trainer for this programme. Tina has been affiliated with Roehampton as a visiting lecturer and lecturer on the MA Music Therapy course. She regularly presents at music therapy conferences and has published several articles and book chapters on the voice and the self in music therapy. She is currently undertaking doctoral research at the Cambridge Institute of Music Therapy Research at Anglia Ruskin University, UK, investigating the impact of Austin Vocal Psychotherapy training on a music therapist's voice, sense of self and therapeutic practice. (3) Tina Warnock | LinkedIn https://www.aru.ac.uk/people/tina-warnock www.belltree.org.uk www.austinvocalpsychotherapy.com
(Stereo Edition) Summer is nearly over and Paul and Eli do not want to waste a single sunny day, so it's time for another walkabout episode! This route, as chosen by Eli, is one they've been keen to do for a while and now it's their chance to tackle the length of the New River. The New River is an artificial waterway that opened in 1613 to deliver water in towards London from Hertfordshire. There is no way in hell that the Cheap Chaps will be able to do ALL of it, as its around 20 miles, but they can do a fat chunk of the middle of it! So, join Paul & Eli as they pack up a few snacks and begin weaving their way through North London, arguing, laughing and pontification before throwing in the towel! How far do they get? Will Paul ever be correct in Eli's eyes? Will the “self-heating” lunch work? Are jokes their forte? It's all revealed in this epic 150 minute walkabout adventure. See pics/videos for this episode on our website: https://www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-453-a-new-river-runs-through-it SEE US LIVE: Oct 18th @ The Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival 2.30pm, London https://cheerfulearful.podlifeevents.com/festival/cheapshow---live-from-cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-18th-oct-2025-tickets Watch Our 450th Episode Celebration YouTube Live Stream! https://youtube.com/live/ErCEZo6V3AE?feature=share And if you like us, why not support us: www.patreon.com/cheapshow If you want to get involved, email us at thecheapshow@gmail.com For all other information, please visit: www.thecheapshow.co.uk Like, Review, Share, Comment... LOVE US! MERCH Official CheapShow Magazine Shop: www.cheapmag.shop Send Us Stuff: CheapShow PO BOX 1309 Harrow HA1 9QJ
(Mono Edition) Summer is nearly over and Paul and Eli do not want to waste a single sunny day, so it's time for another walkabout episode! This route, as chosen by Eli, is one they've been keen to do for a while and now it's their chance to tackle the length of the New River. The New River is an artificial waterway that opened in 1613 to deliver water in towards London from Hertfordshire. There is no way in hell that the Cheap Chaps will be able to do ALL of it, as its around 20 miles, but they can do a fat chunk of the middle of it! So, join Paul & Eli as they pack up a few snacks and begin weaving their way through North London, arguing, laughing and pontification before throwing in the towel! How far do they get? Will Paul ever be correct in Eli's eyes? Will the “self-heating” lunch work? Are jokes their forte? It's all revealed in this epic 150 minute walkabout adventure. See pics/videos for this episode on our website: https://www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-453-a-new-river-runs-through-it SEE US LIVE: Oct 18th @ The Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival 2.30pm, London https://cheerfulearful.podlifeevents.com/festival/cheapshow---live-from-cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-18th-oct-2025-tickets Watch Our 450th Episode Celebration YouTube Live Stream! https://youtube.com/live/ErCEZo6V3AE?feature=share And if you like us, why not support us: www.patreon.com/cheapshow If you want to get involved, email us at thecheapshow@gmail.com For all other information, please visit: www.thecheapshow.co.uk Like, Review, Share, Comment... LOVE US! MERCH Official CheapShow Magazine Shop: www.cheapmag.shop Send Us Stuff: CheapShow PO BOX 1309 Harrow HA1 9QJ
On 28 September 1923, a new magazine hit news-stands. The Radio Times was a BBC publication, born out of a listings ban seven months earlier, when the press tried to charge the Beeb advertising rates to print what was on. The BBC's General Manager John Reith saw an opportunity: they'd just print their own. We previously (on episodes 75 and 76) brought you the history of the Radio Times for its centenary, but as our moment-by-moment timeline of British broadcasting finally reaches September 1923, we just had to zoom in a little further on issue number one. So join us for a look at the first listings, the first letter (a listener from Spain!), ads including headphones and - oddly - height-lengthening, the first cartoon (about listening to the wireless en masse in a village hall), plus listeners complaints mourning the “murder” of composer Tannhauser at the hands of the London Wireless Orchestra. Everyone's a critic… Our guests include Radio Times editor Shem Law, Radio Times collector Dr Steve Arnold, Radio 4's Justin Webb and Dr Martin Cooper author of Radio's Legacy in Popular Culture. SHOWNOTES: Original music is by Will Farmer. Books referred to include Those Radio Times by Susan Briggs and The Radio Times Cover Story by Tony Currie. Martin Cooper's book is Radio's Legacy in Popular Culture https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/radios-legacy-in-popular-culture-9781501360442/ Steve Arnold's website is radiotimesarchive.co.uk/. Martin Cooper's website is prefadelisten.com Paul's latest Substack is here: https://substack.com/home/post/p-171149075 Paul's live show on the BBC origin story - at time of writing, soon in Ealing, Petersfield, Norfolk, Hertfordshire: www.paulkerensa.com/tour. This podcast is nothing to do with the BBC. Please like/share/rate/review this podcast - it all helps. Support us on Patreon (£5/mth), for bonus videos and things - and thanks if you do! Or a one-off tip to Ko-fi.com/paulkerensa? Thanks! All keeps the podcast afloat Next time: Episode 105: The launch of Aberdeen 2BD. Advance reading: see Gordon Bathgate's book Aberdeen Calling: https://amzn.to/4pi9FBW More on this broadcasting history project at paulkerensa.com/oldradio
Susan Hulme reports as peers debate animal welfare. And as a new inquiry into waste crime starts work, we visit a layby in Hertfordshire to see the problem at first hand.
It's summer, and Elizabeth and her aunt and uncle Gardiner have set off on their long-awaited trip. They're enjoying a visit to Derbyshire, and have decided to include a visit to Pemberley - having been assured, of course, that Mr. Darcy is nowhere near his home. While there, Elizabeth is astonished at how different the accounts of Mr. Darcy seem, compared to his behavior in Hertfordshire. But the biggest astonishment of all is the appearance of the man himself, arrived back a day earlier than was planned. And not only that - he's civil, and even friendly, to Elizabeth and her aunt and uncle. This week's Friday Favorites is the moment when everything begins to change for Elizabeth, and as it does, let the familiar story fill you with calm as you drift into a night of deep and restorative sleep.-----Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.-----Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support -----Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/-----Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Kimpton Memorial Hall, Hertfordshire.
This is border country – London nudging into Hertfordshire
The UK Agroforestry Show takes place at Woodoaks Farm in Hertfordshire on the 10th and 11th of September - and in this programme, FFINLO COSTAIN is joined by BEN RASKIN from the Soil Association - by CAROLINE HARRISON, Technical Policy Manager at the Institute of Chartered Foresters - by TOM KEMP, the director of Working Woodlands Cornwall CIC - and by JOHN PAWSEY, from Shimpling Park Farm.They discuss:
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This week: Adventuredome's Fear Zone Organizer Accused of Sexual Battery; Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar at Disney Springs Gets Halloween Makeover; Two New Mazes Coming to Knott's Scary Farm; Howl-O-Scream Tampa Unveils M.A.R.S. Haunted House; Queen Mary's Dark Harbor Announces New & Updated Mazes; Field of Screams Maryland Will Not Open for the 2025 Season; Twin Cities Fear Fest Brings Elvira to Mall of America; Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall Celebrates 35th Anniversary; Hieizan Obakeyashiki Returns for a Limited-Time; Texas Chainsaw Massacre & Winnie-the-Pooh Blood and Honey Come to Hertfordshire with Halloween Haunt Fest; Halloween Horror Nights Singapore Highlights Asian Horror IPs. Read more here.
Who and what are we really beyond our biological construct? Is the universe, along with all creation merely the result of some cosmic fluke, and whereby science refutes any suggestion of ‘order,' and more in favour of the classic ‘chaos' theory? What is the bigger picture regarding the very nature of the human ‘self' which (and contrary to what science promotes as its official narrative) appears to transcend both space and time, inherent with what we consider as supernatural abilities which our system of governance has tried to suppress since ages past? Why has the powers-that-be taken such steps in misinforming the masses, even when subjects surrounding life after death, cryptids and UFOs are very much evident, but which themselves are at pains to deny? The authors consider there are connections to be made within these areas of contemplation, and which may well tell us more about ourselves as the evolving Avatar.In ‘The Eternal Avatar,' both Philip Kinsella and Chris John Mayes take a deeper look into the amazing individual you represent beyond your current material self, along with establishing those inherent powers which you harbour, and which the system sees as a threat in their overall mission to thwart the very nature of our eternal essence. They also make connections within varied areas of paranormal/UFO research which indicates that such alternate dimensions of reality are much closer to home than once thought!Chris Mayes BioSince a young age I have discovered through many various spiritual experiences that we are much more than this physical body existing in this material world. We are all connected to a greater source of power and knowledge that is waiting for all of us to understand and live by. It has grown to become a large part of my life and how I see the world, that makes it incredibly magical. I am so grateful to be able to start writing about this subject and having the opportunity to express and continue to learn alongside everyone else as we try to understand more about the potentiality of our true selves and our innate abilities to be so much more powerful than we are led to believe.From living my childhood by a seaside town and moving to Hertfordshire and now London, I have been lucky to live by sea, countryside and now city. My career has spanned from manufacturing to a university simulation technician. My art has been one of my main passions since childhood and It has always seemed to integrate itself throughout my whole working life in many ways. Although I have only included just a few samples here, I am dedicated to creating a broader portfolio to provide a better platform to showcase my work. I produce personal artwork as well as commissioned pieces.Being creative feels intrinsic to me and I like to apply it as much as I can in all areas of my life. From art, design, photography and writing - I believe we all have that unique creative quality within ourselves that should always be accessed and expressed in whatever capacity that suits the individual.https://www.chrismayes.uk/Philip Kinsella BioPhilip Kinsella is an Author, a UFO researcher, an abduction experiencer. He is a psychic medium and clairvoyant. He co-hosts a radio show with his twin on the Paranormal UK Radio Network, called ‘TWIN SOULS,' which is broadcast monthly.https://www.thekinsellatwins.com/https://www.facebook.com/Philipkinsella11https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHG34YMB https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlifeMy book 'Verified Near Death Experiences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP
Who and what are we really beyond our biological construct? Is the universe, along with all creation merely the result of some cosmic fluke, and whereby science refutes any suggestion of ‘order,' and more in favour of the classic ‘chaos' theory? What is the bigger picture regarding the very nature of the human ‘self' which (and contrary to what science promotes as its official narrative) appears to transcend both space and time, inherent with what we consider as supernatural abilities which our system of governance has tried to suppress since ages past? Why has the powers-that-be taken such steps in misinforming the masses, even when subjects surrounding life after death, cryptids and UFOs are very much evident, but which themselves are at pains to deny? The authors consider there are connections to be made within these areas of contemplation, and which may well tell us more about ourselves as the evolving Avatar.In ‘The Eternal Avatar,' both Philip Kinsella and Chris John Mayes take a deeper look into the amazing individual you represent beyond your current material self, along with establishing those inherent powers which you harbour, and which the system sees as a threat in their overall mission to thwart the very nature of our eternal essence. They also make connections within varied areas of paranormal/UFO research which indicates that such alternate dimensions of reality are much closer to home than once thought!Chris Mayes BioSince a young age I have discovered through many various spiritual experiences that we are much more than this physical body existing in this material world. We are all connected to a greater source of power and knowledge that is waiting for all of us to understand and live by. It has grown to become a large part of my life and how I see the world, that makes it incredibly magical. I am so grateful to be able to start writing about this subject and having the opportunity to express and continue to learn alongside everyone else as we try to understand more about the potentiality of our true selves and our innate abilities to be so much more powerful than we are led to believe.From living my childhood by a seaside town and moving to Hertfordshire and now London, I have been lucky to live by sea, countryside and now city. My career has spanned from manufacturing to a university simulation technician. My art has been one of my main passions since childhood and It has always seemed to integrate itself throughout my whole working life in many ways. Although I have only included just a few samples here, I am dedicated to creating a broader portfolio to provide a better platform to showcase my work. I produce personal artwork as well as commissioned pieces.Being creative feels intrinsic to me and I like to apply it as much as I can in all areas of my life. From art, design, photography and writing - I believe we all have that unique creative quality within ourselves that should always be accessed and expressed in whatever capacity that suits the individual.https://www.chrismayes.uk/Philip Kinsella BioPhilip Kinsella is an Author, a UFO researcher, an abduction experiencer. He is a psychic medium and clairvoyant. He co-hosts a radio show with his twin on the Paranormal UK Radio Network, called ‘TWIN SOULS,' which is broadcast monthly.https://www.thekinsellatwins.com/https://www.facebook.com/Philipkinsella11https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHG34YMB https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlifeMy book 'Verified Near Death Experiences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP
After a quick stay at the Gardiners, Elizabeth, Jane, and Maria Lucas are on their way back to Hertfordshire. They're met along the way by Kitty and Lydia, who "treat" them to a lunch that's paid for by their older sisters, and then, at long last, they are back at home. For Elizabeth, this means she finally has the chance to unload the burden of her secrets and share the news of Mr. Darcy's proposal and Mr. Wickham's true character with Jane. This week's Friday Favorites is a moment of relief for Elizabeth, one that helps her feel relaxed, and it is a familiar story that will help you relax too, as you drift into a night of gentle and restorative sleep.-----Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.-----Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support -----Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/-----Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au
Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 21ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1981 bhí buachaill an-socair agus é ina gcoladh sa chúl den charr nuair a bhí dhá dhuine á ghoid an carr taobh amuigh de a thí. I 1992 bhí dochtúirí a raibh ag obair sa phríosún ag iarradh ardú pá de 40% ón Roinn Dlí agus Cirt dá obair páirtaimseartha. I 1971 an téama den Scoil Samhradh Merriman a d'oscail I gCill Chaoi ná na Lochlannaigh agus Éire. I 1992 bhí na Gardaí ag coimeád a súil ar dhaoine ón chontae a raibh ag dul suas chuig Páirc an Chrócaigh de bharr go raibh rabhadh coireacht ann. Sin Diana Ross le I'm Still Waiting – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1971. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1976 chan The Rolling Stones, 10CC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Toss Rundgren's Utopia agus Hot Tuma ag an Knebworth Festival sa Bhreatain agus bhí na ticéid níos lú ná 5 punt. I 1997 tháinig Oasis amach lena tríú h-albam Be Here Now agus ag an am bhí sé an t-albam a dhíol is tapúla riamh le níos mó ná 350 míle ar an chéad lá. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Loretta Devine I Meiriceá I 1948 agus rugadh amhránaí Kelis I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1979 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 21st of August, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1981: A schoolboy kept very calm as 2 car thieves stole his father's car from outside the family home as he was fast asleep in the back seat. 1992: Prison doctors were demanding a 40 percent pay rise from the department of Justice for part-time work. 1971: The theme of the 1971 Merriman Summer School which opened in Kilkee was "The Vikings and Ireland" 1992: Gardaí were on alert after a crime warning was issued as Clare fans headed to Croke Park. That was Diana Ross with I'm Still Waiting – the biggest song on this day in 1971 Onto music news on this day In 1976 The Rolling Stones, 10CC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Todd Rundgren's Utopia and Hot Tuna all appeared at The Knebworth Festival, Hertfordshire, England, tickets £4.50. 1997 Oasis' third album 'Be Here Now', became one of the fastest selling albums ever, shifting over 350,000 units on the first day of release. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actress Loretta Devine was born in America in 1949 and singer Kelis was born in America on this day in 1979 and this is one of her songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.
Finn the police dog was horribly injured by an assailant. His story changed the laws in England, and it also warmed the hearts of millions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
Join Justin as he speaks with actor Vincent Regan about life in Ireland, the Royal Shakespeare Company, filming 300, troubles on the set of Troy, HBO's House of the Dragon, and more!Vincent Regan bio:“Regan was born 16 May 1965 in Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales. He attended Nicholas Breakspear School, St.Albans, Hertfordshire, then St Joseph's College, Ipswich, before going on to study acting at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts in London.”Intro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyrm by visiting the Serpents Sword Records bandcamp page (linked below):https://serpentsswordrecords.bandcamp.com/Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website. Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter.
For this episode we're joined by the excellent Val Mabbs, who talks to us about writing for Record Mirror in the late '60s and early '70s. We start with our guest's early life as a mod in Hertfordshire – and her memories of seeing the Who/the High Numbers in 1964/5. Val then explains how she got her foot in the door at the Mirror and recalls colleagues such as Norman Jopling, Charlie Gillett and Lon Goddard, not forgetting Peter Jones, the editor who first spotted her potential as an interviewer. Val talks us through her encounters with such legends as Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon and Marc Bolan (not to mention Status Quo, for whose double-denim "outfits" she can take indirect credit). En passant we hear clips from Chris Welch's 2005 audio interview with John Walker, surely the handsomest of the three Walker "Brothers" he first met in 1965. After Barney gives a nod to the week's free feature about Bob Dylan "going electric" at 1965's Newport Folk Festival, Val resumes her story and brings us up to the present day. We also pay tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne and discuss the real origins of heavy metal. Finally, Mark and Jasper talk us out with remarks on newly-added library pieces about Graham Nash (1967), Lady Gaga (2012) and Billie Eilish (2019). Many thanks to special guest Val Mabbs. Pieces discussed: Jimi Hendrix: "Western Movie For Jimi" Says The Man Himself, T. Rex: Marc's science fiction film, John and Yoko: The Apple and the Grapefruit, The Walker Brothers' John Walker audio, Al Kooper: The On the Tracks Interview, How Bob Dylan And The Holy Trinity Changed Music Forever, Scene of the Crime: Bob Dylan at Newport, Elijah Wald: Dylan Goes Electric! Newport, Seeger, Dylan and the Night That Split the '60s, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne: How Black Was My Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne: Lord of the Wings, The Hollies: The change in Graham, Lady Gaga: The most extraordinary popstar Mark Ellen has ever met and Billie Eilish at Reading Festival.
Today as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar podcast which aims to share the stories of Nuffield UK Alumni, we welcome Jo Franklin and Rob Hodgkins — sheep farmers, Nuffield Scholars, and the founders of Cabrito in Hertfordshire.
Nick Hobbs in conversation with David Eastaugh https://soundcloud.com/nikolaigalen https://www.youtube.com/user/nikolaigalen/featured The Shrubs were an English rock music group, formed in 1985, releasing three albums before splitting up in 1989. Shrubs contributed Bullfighters Bones to the NME's famous C86 album. A further 12", Blackmailer followed towards the end of the year, with debut album Take Me Aside for a Midnight Harangue hitting the shops in July 1987. With the collapse of the Ron Johnson label and the indie distribution network The Cartel, several hundred copies of "Harangue" were incinerated, much to Hobbs' annoyance. Shrubs signed with the Hertfordshire-based Public Domain label for a studio/live 12", Another Age, and second and final album Vessels of the Heart, both in 1988, after which the band split. Hobbs went on to form Mecca, who toured the former Soviet Union with Nitzer Ebb and others, and subsequently Infidel, along with current Pere Ubu guitarist Keith Moliné and Nico's former drummer Graham Dowdall (a.k.a. Dids), at the same time carrying on in artist management. He carries on making music solo and with different groups under the name of Nikolai Galen.
During her career as a midwife, Dr Laura Abbott – now an associate professor in research at the University of Hertfordshire – became interested in the plight of women who gave birth in prison, or were separated from their babies by incarceration. And so she founded the Lost Mothers Project: a research project exploring the effects of mandatory separation of babies from women with Criminal Justice System involvement. As the Lost Mothers Project prepares to take its findings to Parliament, Jen chats to Laura about the vital work being done, an increased awareness of the England and Wales prison system for women, and why change needs to come now. You can find out more about the work of the Lost Mother's Project, including Scenes From Lost Mothers, here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How do we cultivate a deep relationship with God? Using key scriptures and church history examples to give a tangible vision of how to “practice the presence of God,” John Mark shows that through abiding, we have access to the peace and joy that Jesus promised as we adopt the spiritual disciplines that Jesus exemplified.Key Scripture Passages: John 1v35-49; John 14v16-15v8; Galatians 5v13-26This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Lenny from Muncie, Indiana; Rebekah from St. Simons Island, Georgia; Peter from Stevenage, Hertfordshire; Luke from Canton, Ohio; and Micah from Indianapolis, Indiana. Thank you all so much! If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.
We're on a break at the moment to plan, research, and write all sorts of things, but, to fill the gap, this is the second of two new compilation episodes containing a trio of stories from across our earlier series. We have entitled this episode “Three Morality Tales” as this clutch – well, they aren't all straight allegories, but they do engage with ideas of right and wrong, and that funny, liminal band between them: the infamous ‘Grey Area' where the rules of life get a little bit squirly. They are our second-lap Staffordshire story, The Mermaid of the Black Mere of Morridge, our recent Hertfordshire story, The Wicked Lady, and our Series 6 finale story from Norfolk, The Pedlar of Swaffham. We really hope you enjoy them, and will be back on Monday with our next Lang Fairy Tale!The Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joseph McCann carried out two sprees of horrific sexual and violent crimes in Hertfordshire, London, Cheshire, and Greater Manchester. It was a matter of urgency to get him off the streets for the public's safety. No one in England was safe until he was behind bars. McCann had victimised both male and female, child and pensioners; there was no telling where or who he would target next. Eventually, he was apprehended and a date was set for his trial… (Part 3 of 3).*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane.Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna FittonNarration, additional audio editing and mixing, script editing by Benjamin Fitton.To get early ad-free access, including Season 1, sign up for They Walk Among PLUS, available from Patreon or Apple Podcasts.More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.comMUSIC: Rising Sun by Colossus As I Dream by Moments Arcadia by Cody Martin Every Life Matters by Cody Martin Far From Home by Cody Martin Forbidden Wing by Cody Martin Kalahari by Cody Martin Sabotage by Cody Martin The Fall by Cody Martin Blackstone by Lincoln Davis Undernight by Lincoln Davis Night Watch by Third Age Sussex by Stephen Keech No Escape by Wicked Cinema The Curse by Wicked Cinema SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/TheyWalkAmongUsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sign up for the latest podcast info - https://laylo.com/willclarke/uqFWnJKaPodcast Overview: In this conversation, Will Clarke and Ben Westbeech explore the evolution of music scenes, the impact of commercialisation on artistic integrity, and the challenges artists face in maintaining their identity amidst competition. They discuss the importance of mental health in the music industry, the process of creating and releasing music, and the future of album culture. In this conversation, Ben and Will delve into the intricate process of creating an album, exploring the emotional depth and personal experiences that shape their music. They discuss the significance of collaboration, the challenges of live performances, and the vulnerability that comes with sharing their art. Ben shares insights into his recent move to Ibiza, reflecting on how it has influenced his creative journey and mental well-being. The dialogue emphasizes the balance between artistic expression and personal health, highlighting the complexities of navigating the music industry. In this conversation, Will Clarke and Ben discuss the evolution of their music careers, the passion that drives them, and the pressures they face in the industry. They explore the balance between artistic integrity and commercial success, the constraints of music production, and the changing landscape of music releases. The dialogue reflects on the nostalgia of earlier music-making experiences and the challenges of maintaining authenticity in a fast-paced industry.Who is Ben Westbeech/Breach: Ben Westbeech, also known as Breach as well as his collaborative project The Vision, is a British DJ and record producer originating from Hertfordshire who spent his formative musical years in Bristol. Trained as cellist and vocalist, his influences include house, soul, jazz and hip hopJoin for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuewhttps://www.instagram.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.facebook.com/willclarkedjhttps://twitter.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
RHLSTP Book Club #141 - All the Colours of the Dark - Rich talks to the inspiring author of All The Colours Of The Dark, Chris Whitaker, about his fantastically engaging and impressive novel. They chat about how someone from Hertfordshire has ended up writing such an authentic book about America in the 20th Century, his writing process and why he spent a year just writing dialogue between the main characters, how you approach writing about dark subjects such as child abduction and murder in a respectful way, whether he was inspired by the X Files for one character in particular and Chris still works in Bishops Stortford library. Chris also talks very openly about his own troubled childhood and how this has informed the novel, but also led to him becoming a writer and how surreal journey of having bestselling novels, meeting Presidents and getting this book made into a huge TV series. A really inspiring podcast for any aspirant writers, though the take home is that success comes from hard work and being immersed in your idea. Don't miss this one.Buy the book here - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/all-the-colours-of-the-dark-chris-whitaker/7509807Come and see RHLSTP Live http://richardherring.com/rhlstpTo see Rich on tour head here http://richardherring.com/ballback/tour Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.