Leigh Chambers' studio guest is author and classicist, Dr Harry Sidebottom. As well as teaching classics at Oxford University, Harry is author of the Warrior of Rome series, and Iron and Rust, his first book in a new series Throne of the Caesars is out this month in paperback. He talks about why classical history still has such a pull over us and … [Read more...]
Gadget Guide – Mobile World Congress
Rob and Lawrence look back at the announcements at the recent Mobile World Congress. With Matt Webb. … [Read more...]
Renegade Rock – Gardens & Flowers
The theme for this show is based around songs about gardens and flowers. … [Read more...]
The Kipper the Cat Show – Dance Hall Days
Shellac Collective founder member DJ78 brings in one of his trusty portable gramophones. He joins Tony, Darren, and Greg on the Kipper the Cat show to play 78s highlighting the glamour and sophistication of the British dance band era of the 1930s. So, expect plenty of Roy Fox, Harry Roy, Lew Stone, Henry Wood, Nat Gonella and the vocals of Al … [Read more...]
Choice Threads with Chris Duerden 12/03/2015
Chris Duerden looks at the stellar career of jazz/blues legend and multiple Grammy winner Dr John, tying in with this week's performance at the Corn Exchange. We'll be playing tracks from throughout his diverse career, plus taking a look at how he is connected to his influences. … [Read more...]
The NMG Takeover: Lost Boys Club
18 year old songwriter and producer Alastair McNamara aka Lost Boys Club presents the first in a new series of NMG Takeover's and is joined by Isobel Sugden, Ben Landymore & Fay Bartlett for a look at music which inspires them and some of their own work. Cambridge 105 NMG Takeover - Lost Boys Club - 11/03/15 by Timw2014 on Mixcloud … [Read more...]
New Music Generator: Shaun Colwill
Tim Willett presents two hours of unsigned music with special guest Shaun Colwill and his band made up of guitarist Dan Austin and bassist Anthony Trueman. There's new music from The Ben Drake Collective, Tom Lumley, Jessica E Smith, A Few Too Many & The Revival, the Unsigned Chart has a shock in store and there's a preview of the weekends best … [Read more...]