Today's programme includes the history of the Orchard Tea Rooms in Grantchester, it's almost becoming a housing development and the changes that are afoot now. Also, the Thirsty Festival; coffee, how to get the perfect cup and news of a new type costing ten times the usual price; butter, salted or unsalted; advice on growing your own vegetables; … [Read more...]
Tony Barnfield: Roundabout Cambridge 11/06/2016
Tony investigates May Week and why it's in June! This week's Cambridge Poets include the man who wrote the Ode to Tobacco, which is displayed on the wall as you go into Rose Crescent. Three in a row from Dusty Springfield. "Showtime!" features the musical that inspired a young Cameron Mackintosh to become an impresario. And - Prince Philip, 95 on … [Read more...]
Summer Saturday – Town & Country Show & Homegrown Music Festival
Matt Webb and Ian Daborn present live from Parker's Piece for the Town & Country Show; Julian Clover reports from Homegrown Music Festival. … [Read more...]
Gadget Guide – All in One PCs
Rob and Lawrence look at all in one PCs, plus a round up of the latest tech news, including security and the dark web. … [Read more...]
Afternoons with Steffi Callister – Scuseme
Steffi talks to Dawn Giesler founder of Scuseme – an online word-of-mouth service and a new way to connect with local services and tradespeople in Cambridge. … [Read more...]
The Weekend Waffle – Eben Upton
As the Queen's Birthday Honours were announced, Rob Chipperfield spoke to Dr Eben Upton of the Raspberry Pi foundation, who received the CBE. … [Read more...]
Davey Hammond's Smelly Flowerpot – Rykarda Parasol
This week’s show features an illuminating interview with Paris-based American artist Rykarda Parasol and tracks from featured albums by Ashley Reaks and Moulettes. There’s plenty of new and unreleased music for your listening pleasure and a sneak preview of the upcoming Cam Comp Vol 1, due for release in July. … [Read more...]