Leigh Chambers and Alex Ruczaj are joined by Saumya Balsari whose book The Cambridge Curry Club was voted Cambridgeshire Book of the Decade. She talks to us about how Mill Road inspired her and why she chose to write a novel for young adults as a follow-up. There are also interviews with Eithne Farry (former indie pop star and now Daily Mail book … [Read more...]
Best of the Guests 28/04/2014
This week Matt Webb hears about the benefits of cycling from Sam Robinson of Love To Ride (Cycling) Cambridge; Phil Rowe chats to Mercy Kaggwa from the Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) about the Action Heroes Abseil; Matt Webb speaks to Neil Jones from Cambridge City Council about the impact of the Tour de France; Ian Daborn hears all … [Read more...]
The Eclectic Light Show: May
Mandy talks to Moya and Ciaran Brennan about the inspirations behind Clannad's new album, Nadur. We look ahead to the Cambridge Folk Festival by featuring a rare interview and live performance with one of this year's artists, Richard Thompson. On the 25th anniversary of Daphne du Maurier's death, her acclaimed biographer Margaret Forster reveals … [Read more...]
Flavour: 3rd May 2014 – The Three Horseshoes, Eels & Jam and AfternoonTease!
We find out about the street food festival accompanying this year's Eat Cambridge event, check out an eel and jam feast, report on an eight-course meal at The Three Horseshoes in Madingley, where you pay what you believe it's worth, visit performers Hunt & Darton's pop-up on Bridge Street, head over to AfternoonTease on King Street for its … [Read more...]
105 Drive with Julian Clover: Wine Review – South America
Wine expert Nigel Beaumont joins Julian Clover to talk about the wines of South America. Nigel recommends: I heart Brasil Sparkling Moscato, £9.99, Tesco Tannat Libero 2010, £11.00 - Wines of Uruguay.co.uk Santa Ana Malbec 2013 Mendoza £8.99, Majestic Wine Crios de Susana Balbo Torrontes 2011 - Cafayate - £9.99, Majestic Concha y … [Read more...]
The Science Show 03/05/2014 – Aerodynamics
This week we find out about aerodynamics, and what it involves. We meet Professor Holger Babinsky at Cambridge University Engineering Department. He talks about wind tunnels and the need for bumps on aeroplane wings. Listen to the interview or hear the full show at the link below. See How wings really work … [Read more...]
105 Drive with Julian Clover: Ed Miliband, Rhys Lawrey & Entertainment
Liz Pearl meets Labour leader Ed Miliband on his visit to Cambridge. In the studio, Julian is joined by Rhys Lawrey, who’s setting out to break the Guinness World Record for the Most Consecutive Capital Cities Visited by Motorcycle' as well as setting a new World Record for 'The Youngest Person to Circumnavigate the World by Motorcycle. The … [Read more...]