Sara Marshall-Ball talks to Leigh Chambers about her debut novel, Hush, which examines the consequences of ignoring family secrets. We also hear from Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, who’s written a book about secularism. And there are three more winning entries from the Rock Road Library Creative Writing Competition. … [Read more...]
Flavour: Tristan Welch, Mill Road Butchers and Meatless
Tristan Welch of Parker's Tavern tells us what got him into cooking, the importance of wild food, the influence of his mentors, who include both Michel Roux Snr and Jr. and kitchen flamboyance. … [Read more...]
Gadget Guide: Messaging apps
In this week's edition, Lawrence Micallef tells Julian Clover and Lucy Milazzo about messaging apps Whatsapp and Signal. Plus a round up of the latest tech news. … [Read more...]
New Music Generator: Lucid
Tim is joined by Shannon and Fin of Lucid for a chat about the band. There is new music from Tall Poppies, Phantom Heads, Limited Time, Little Hand Feet, God Hates Astronauts, Cumminz ft. Ellie Dixon and Hollie Haines plus an update on the latest Unsigned Chart. … [Read more...]
Suzie Thorpe: The Metaphysical Cyclist
Suzie's guest was Gavin Turk. Gavin and CB1 developers Brookgate are launching The Metaphysical Cyclist, a series of summer bicycle rides to showcase Cambridge’s public art. … [Read more...]
Leigh Chambers: Julie Bounford
Leigh’s guest was local social historian, Julie Bounford, who spoke about her book looking at the history of Heffers Bookshop. … [Read more...]
Clarence Bicknell’s Floral Fantasies
Floral Fantasies is a new exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum that features the museum’s exceptional collection of botanical watercolours. Among them are the floral motifs seen in the designs and illustrations of Walter Crane and Clarence Bicknell. Julian Clover sat down with Marcus Bicknell, Clarence’s great grand-nephew, to discover more about … [Read more...]