Tony's guests include jazz singer Sarah Moule, performing in Cambridge next week, American violinist Dawn Wohn on women composers from across the world and Dr Katy Hamilton on a six-month celebration of pianist Dame Myra Hess, who famously organised lunchtime concerts throughout the Second World War, plus a second chance to hear an interview with … [Read more...]

In the realms of fantasy, Cambridge student Tabitha Rubens tells Tony about her short story “Super-Powder”, shortlisted for the BBC Young Writers’ Award, while local artist Karen Eng talks about the 23rd Century time-travellers involved in her mixed-reality project with Collusion at Cambridge Junction. And, with Bonfire Night celebrations … [Read more...]

Tony Barnfield talks to the Revd. Michael Beckett on the day he retires as Vicar of St Paul’s Church after over three decades in the city. Also featured are two musical events: Tim Willett looks forward to Friday’s NMG Awards and the Revd. Dr Tim Boniface on St Paul’s ArtsFest, which combines comedy, folk, jazz and numerous other events later this … [Read more...]

Tony Barnfield talks to legendary American singer-songwriter Dean Friedman about his life and music, from Lucky Stars to the brand new CD American Lullaby. And British duo Serious Child & Andy Ruddy talk about their new release “talk about the weather” and the UK tour beginning on 1 September at the Portland Arms. … [Read more...]

Tony Barnfield is in musical mood when his guests include big band singer Callum Gillies on his ‘day job’ as a proton therapy physicist, classical music presenter Petroc Trelawny on venues reopening for live audiences and, from the archives, 'The people's tenor' Russell Watson, ahead of his Audley End concert this month. … [Read more...]

The corks are popping when Tony Barnfield talks to Cambridge Wine co-founder Hal Wilson and Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner. And will the Emmanuel College team be celebrating when they appear on tomorrow’s University Challenge? Tony meets the first of five Cambridge teams who appear in the first round. Plus Tony exchanges thoughts on murder with Lucy … [Read more...]