On the Eclectic Light Show this month we celebrate the bi centenary of Charlotte Bronte's birth with a visit to the Bronte Parsonage, and Bronte biographer Juliet Barker dispels some of the myths that have grown up around Charlotte and her famous siblings. Clannad's Moya Brennan talks about her family connections with Cambridge and Bawds theatre … [Read more...]

Writer, poet and broadcaster Pam Ayres talks to Mandy about her life and work, as she prepares for a short tour of the UK. Nicola will be previewing a special exhibition to mark the 600th anniversary of the Cambridge University Library, as some of its treasures are revealed. Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett is back in the news as a special tribute … [Read more...]

On the show this month Nicola presents a special documentary in celebration of the Cambridge Arts Theatre's 80th Birthday. The programme marks the opening night of the theatre in February 1936, with contributions from many of the stars who have performed there, including Sir Derek Jacobi, Timothy West and the late Sir Donald Sinden. Mandy pays … [Read more...]

Join Mandy and Nicola for a look back at some of their guests of 2015 including Nashville star Gretchen Peters, folk legend Peggy Seeger, actresses Dame Maggie Smith, Cate Blanchett and Susie Blake and Australian heart throb Jason Donavan with a special feature on Country folk singer Mary Chapin Carpenter.  … [Read more...]

This month we remember John Lennon who was gunned down outside his apartment in New York 35 years ago; folk-rock grandees Steeleye Span are touring this month, featuring music from their collaboration with the late Sir Terry Pratchett, we caught up with them at the beginning of the tour and spoke to Maddy Prior, Rick Kemp and the band's latest … [Read more...]

Legendary American singer Judy Collins talks to Mandy about the highs and lows of her life and music as she prepares to play some concerts in our region. … [Read more...]

Legendary American singer Judy Collins talks to Mandy about the highs and lows of her life and music as she prepares to play some concerts in our region. Cambridge Ghost Tours stage an exclusive seance in preparation for Halloween, recorded especially for the Eclectic Light Show. Nicola explores William Golding's novel Lord Of The Flies as the … [Read more...]