Smell the popcorn, gasp at the trapeze artist and marvel at the juggler! Circuses have been entertaining audiences for hundreds of years and show no sign of slowing down. But what’s it like to be a circus performer or trainer? Emma Wright from Cambridge’s Right Side Up Circus spoke to Tobias Bown recently and she started by addressing and embracing … [Read more...]
Bums on Seats: Ben Wheatley and Raw
Today's show reviews the controversial Ghost in the Shell remake, while everybody is knocking on Heaven's door in the stylish science fiction of 'The Discovery. Meanwhile 'Raw' is a French coming of age drama with a macabre twist. Plus we've not only a review of 'Free Fire, but also got an interview with the movie's director, Ben Wheatley. Host … [Read more...]
Ian Daborn: London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra
Ian Daborn chats to two members of the London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra ahead of a gig at the end of April. … [Read more...]
Steffi Callister: Edward Iliffe
The Iliffe family has played a huge role in regional newspapers. They owned the Cambridge News before it was sold to what is now, Trinity Mirror, and now run the Cambridge Independent. Steffi spoke to Edward Iliffe, chief executive of Iliffe Media. … [Read more...]
Suzie Thorpe: Carol’s of Bishop Stortford
Suzie Thorpe meets the lingerie legend known simply as Carol. Her store, Carol’s of Bishops Stortford, has become ‘central station’ for finding a bra that fits perfectly for customers all over the world. Suzie was taken on a tour of Carol’s lingerie shop in Bishops Stortford recently and it’s not only women who buy there. … [Read more...]
105 Drive with Julian Clover: Steve Bingham
Jan Moore catches up with musician Steve Bingham just before his concert at The Stapleford Granary. They talked about 'looping' and 'Part Play'. … [Read more...]
New Music Generator: Heylate
Tim Willett is joined by performer Heylate in the studio and plays music from STAYCATIONS, Gaffa Tape Sandy, Kermode Spirit, Sarah Munro, Napoleon's Legitimate Lemons and Elliot Porter. … [Read more...]