Reverend Felicity Couch joined Liz in the studio to talk about the meaning of Easter. … [Read more...]
Leigh Chambers: Bookmaker Edel Hopkin
Leigh’s guest was Edel Hopkin who makes books and teaches others how to. Edel will be talking to us about an exhibition she’s putting together for Histon Handmade, a design and craft event taking place on April 15, which involves former students in bookmaking who are keen to develop their skills further. … [Read more...]
Bookmark: Umi Sinha
Leigh Chambers welcomes Umi Sinha to talk about her debut novel, Belonging, set in India and England. She tells us how her own upbringing influenced the story and why she wanted more people to know about the role of Indian soldiers in world war one. … [Read more...]
Tobias Bown: Right Side Up Circus
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...]