The Durham Podcast

From the heart of Durham, The Durham Podcast brings Durham to you ... what's happening in the city and across the County, meet some of Durham's independent businesses, discover things to do, places to go from both the residents' and the students' point of view.

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• Series 3 Ep 11 - Durham Children's Book Festival & Glenda Young

  Thursday, 8 August 2024

  31 minutes

  Sam chats to Glenda Young about her new book "The Toffee Factory Girls" and Emma chats to those involved in Durham Children's Book Festival coming later in August. Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir

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• Series 3 Ep 10 - Fringe stars Molly Farquah "Hairy Ba***rd" and Jessa Liversidge "Tapestry of Life"

  Friday, 19 July 2024

  22 minutes

  We chat to two stars of the Durham Fringe Festival, Molly Farquah and Jessa Liversidge, who tell us about the shows they are bringing to the festival. Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir

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• Series 3 Ep 9 - Durham Pointers, Amity Miller and Steve Pledger - Durham Fringe

  Tuesday, 9 July 2024

  44 minutes

  We chat to Amity Miller and Steve Pledger, both artists who will be appearing at The Durham Fringe Festival at the end of July. Emma chats to The Durham Pointers about their role in the city and what their role will entail across the summer of 2024. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App to take part and listen to Durham OnAir.Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir

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• Series 3 Ep 8 - Bowes Museum Summer Market, Andys Man Club, Chief Constable Rachel Bacon

  Saturday, 22 June 2024

  29 minutes

  It's been a while, but we're back! Sam chats to Andys Man Club and looks at The Bowes Museum Summer Markets. Stuart chats to Chief Constable Bacon from Durham Constabulary. 

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• Series 3 Ep 7 - Bells Fish and Chips, Pride Market, Writer Cait Scott, Awful Aunty

  Wednesday, 10 April 2024

  47 minutes

  Sam chats to the MD of Bells Fish and chips about the National Fish and Chips awards and preparations for Good Friday. Writer Cait Scott tells us about her new children's book, and Neal Foster tells us about starting in Awful Aunty which is visiting County Durham Theatres. Emma Chats to 'Book Worm' about Durham Pride, and the LGBTQ+ Pride market. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App to take part and listen to Durham OnAir.Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durh...

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• Series 3 Ep 6 - Judge Jules, WEA Defunding, Bipolar UK, English Tourism Week

  Friday, 15 March 2024

  49 minutes

  We're back after a month off! Sam chats to DJ Judge Jules ahead of his gig in Stockton, we interview protesters at County Hall who are campaigning against the defunding of the WEA, Simon Kitchen who is walking from Durham Cathedral to Holy Island and Amy Whitfield who has been nominated as a Tourism Superstar in the annual tourism awardsRemember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App to take part and listen to Durham OnAir.Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir

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• Series 3 Ep 5 - Voice Winners Jen & Live, The Strangler's Hugh Cornwell, Durham Bus Station and Lunar New Year

  Thursday, 25 January 2024

  44 minutes

  Emma chats to Alice about all the events of Lunar New YearSam chats to Hugh Cornwell, ex member of The Strangelers, about his new solo album and tour.Matthew Chats to Jen& Live, the winners of The Voice UK from County Durham, and also Councillor Elizabeth Scott about Durham's brand new bus station. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App to take part and listen to Durham OnAir.Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAirGet 5% off your entire order at Scorpio Shoes by us...

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• Series 3 Ep 4 - Dave Hill from Slade, Mike Tomkins (Masterchef), Rebecca Downs & More

  Thursday, 21 December 2023

  1 hour 21 minutes

  Welcome to a huge Christmas edition of The Durham Podcast.Sam chats to Dave Hill, from Slade, about the bands latest tour and 'that' Christmas song! He also speaks to Mike Tomkins from Masterchef about how to cook the perfect Christmas dinner! Sam also chats to Maria Carlton, executive headteacher at Bewley and Kirklevington Primary Schools, who is the Gold winner of  the Pearson "Head Teacher of the year in a primary school". Emma chats to Graham Soult about the future of Durham's High Streets.  Stuart Laundy chats to  musician Rebecca Downs about her work and dementia. He a...

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• Series 3 Ep 3 - Fatima Whitbread, Jazzie B from Soul II Soul, Steve Thompson, Lantern Parade

  Monday, 20 November 2023

  1 hour 2 minutes

  Emma chats to Michael Hemple about the Childrens Lantern Parade at Durham Cathedral & the St Nicholas Service. Sam chats to Fatima Whitbread about her experience in the fostering service and tells us about her memories of winning in Durham in her early career! Damian chats to Jazzie B from Soul II Soul about their upcoming show at The Stockton Globe on November 25thStuart Laundy chats to County Durham songwriter Steve Thompson about his new album Distant Destination.  Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App to take part and listen to Durham OnAir. Click here to learn how to hear your...

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• Series 3 Ep 1 - We're back! Durham Youth Markets, Dave Turner from Ken Loaches 'The Old Oak'

  Tuesday, 17 October 2023

  27 minutes

  We're back for series 3!Emma chats to Alice from Durham Markets about the Youth Market. Sam chats to Dave Turner, who stars in Ken Loaches latest film 'The Old Oak'. The film is set in Durham, and Dave, a retired fire fighter, has no previous acting experience.  Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir

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• Series 2 Ep24 - Michelle Heaton, Ben Donaghy, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory and Paul Howard from Durham BID

  Friday, 28 July 2023

  36 minutes

  It's a bumper final episode of series 2! (We'll be back in September!)Emma chats to Paul Howard from Durham BID about the 'Independents in Durham'. Sam chats to Michelle Heaton from Liberty X about entertaining the kids and playing games over the summer holidays. He chats to Ben Donaghy about his show his show at the Durham Fringe Festival, and also Jazmin Borrer from the National Tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that visit's Sunderland this year.  Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Dur...

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• Series 2 Ep 23 -Durham Classic Cars, Forster and Smith Magicians and Vanessa Feltz!

  Friday, 14 July 2023

  36 minutes

  Emma charts about Durham Classic Car show!Sam chats to Forster and Smith about their upcoming magic show at the Durham Fringe. He also chats to Vanessa Feltz about the campaign she's fronting to ensure we take advantage of our dinner break! Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir

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• Series 2 Ep 22 - Teesdale Business Awards, Fat Fredd'ys Drop & BRASS Festival

  Saturday, 8 July 2023

  33 minutes

  Emma charts about the Teesdale Business AwardsSam chats to Joe from Fat Freddy's Drop and previews the new artists event coming to Durham BRASS festival 2023. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAirThis episode is sponsored by Escape Rooms Durham - Book now to get locked up! 

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• Series 2 Ep 21 - Maisie Adam, Endorphins Scheme and Children's Book Festival

  Saturday, 1 July 2023

  39 minutes

  Emma charts about Durham Childrens Book festivalSam chats to comedian Maisie Adam  and Olivia from the Endorphins scheme. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAirThis episode is sponsored by Escape Rooms Durham - Book now to get locked up! 

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• Series 2 Ep 20 -Jake Murray from Durham Shakespeare Festival & Owen Weightman from 3D virtual spaces

  Friday, 23 June 2023

  31 minutes

  Emma charts to Owen Weightman from 3D Virtual spaces about their work across DurhamSam chats to Jake Murray from Elysium theatre about their rehearsals for the up and coming Durham Shakespeare Festival Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir

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• Series 2 Ep 19 - Heathers the Musical & fashion designer Kelly Ewing

  Sunday, 18 June 2023

  31 minutes

  Emma charts to Kelly Ewing about the sewing work she's doing in Barnard CastleSam chats to Billie Bowman from Heathers the musical which is touring to the North East.  Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir

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• Series 2 Ep 18 - Jeremy Vine & Young Market Traders

  Saturday, 10 June 2023

  24 minutes

  Emma charts to Alice about the upcoming Young Market Traders finals in DurhamSam chats to Jeremy Vine about a brand new bursary he is awarding to future Durham University students.  Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir

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• Series 2 Ep 17 - The Durham Fringe Festival, ShyBairn Theatre and Pete 'Esso' Haynes

  Sunday, 4 June 2023

  51 minutes

  Emma charts to Stephen Cronin from The Durham Fringe FestivalSam chats to ShyBairn Theatre about their latest show and Pete 'Esso' Haynes from The Lurkers about his new novel.  Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir

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• Series 2 Ep 16 - Durham Festival of Wellbeing, Emmanuel Church

  Monday, 29 May 2023

  32 minutes

  Emma find out all about the Durham Festival of WellbeingSam chats to Alan from Emmanuel Church about their new building and growing their church. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir

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• Series 2 Ep 15 - Rachel Riley, The Durham Pointers, Multiply Skills for Life

  Sunday, 21 May 2023

  41 minutes

  Emma chats to The Durham Pointers about their work in the city. Sam chats Rachel Riley about how to save for the perfect holiday this year. Sam chats to Eve, from Durham, who has taken part in the Multiply Skills for life scheme. Find out more about the government-funded numeracy courses, like Multiply, available in your local area today by visiting the Skills for Life website: https://skillsforlife.campaign.gov.uk. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett Instagra...

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• Series 2 Ep 14 - Pawsome Cat Cafe and Holi and Bhang Restaurant!

  Sunday, 14 May 2023

  23 minutes

  Emma and Alice visit the new Pawsome Cat Cafe in Durham CitySam chats Tony from Holi And Bhang restaurant! Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir

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• Series 2 Ep 13 - Chris Howell from Howell media and North East Author Ellie White

  Saturday, 6 May 2023

  45 minutes

  Emma chats to Chris Howell from Howell Media Sam chats to Ellie White about her novels "Love In London" and "Love In The Wings"  Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramEllie White InstagramHowell Media InstagramListen to Durham OnAir

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• Series 2 Ep 12 - Durham Coronation Plans, Bishops Aukland Food Festival, The Faithfull Durhams

  Saturday, 29 April 2023

  47 minutes

  Emma chats to Adam  about the Coronation plans for Durham!Sam chats to Diane Inglis from The Faithful Durham's about their campaign for a re-opened DLI museum. Matthew Donnachie catches up with host, celebs and attendees at Bishop Auckland Food Festival! Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir

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• Series 2 Ep 11 - Stephen Webb in Rocky Horror, Stuart Laundy from The Witham & Durham World Heritage Day,

  Saturday, 22 April 2023

  35 minutes

  Emma chats to Stuart Laundy from In The Spotlight at  The WithamSam chats to Stephen Webb from The Rocky Horror Show visiting StocktonWe also catch up with Damian all about Durham World Heritage DayRemember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir

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• Series 2 Ep 10 - Mr Money Jar, Jasmin from NMTF and Dave Wilson from The Stroke Association

  Saturday, 8 April 2023

  40 minutes

  Emma chats to Jamine, ones of the traders with NMTF Sam chats to Dave Wilson who is a stroke survivor volunteering with The Stroke AssociationSam chats to Mr Money Jar, Timi-Meriman Johnson about how to save money by doing tasks ourselves. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir

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• Series 2 Ep 9 - Mike Norris and his new novel set in Durham, Emma and Alice visit Crook Hall!

  Friday, 31 March 2023

  32 minutes

  Mike Norris chats to us about his new book. Reap Sleep Rock Repeat is available by clicking here. Emma and Alice visit Crook Hall Café, which has since reopened. Click here for informationRemember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir

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• Series 2 Ep 8 - Lily Brooke Music, Whats On and The Durham Fringe Festival with Stephen Cronin

  Friday, 24 March 2023

  31 minutes

  This Week: We talk to Lily Brooke, a local singer song writer about her new singleWe preview the Durham Fringe Festival with Stephen Cronin. We hear the winner of our Hotel Indigo CompetitionWhat's On In County Durham Lily Brooke InstagramDurham Fringe Festival Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir

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• Series 2 Ep7 - Alice Beer on Bargains, Durham's Coronation Plans, Andrew Stokes From Visit Britain and The Hotel Indigo Competition

  Friday, 17 March 2023

  47 minutes

  This week on the podcast:You could win dinner for two at Hotel Indigo! Click here for more information. A grisly tale challenge in set in the Durham Podcast quiz. Andrew Stokes from Visit England tells us about English Tourism WeekParish Clerk Adam tells us about Durham's plans for the CoronationTV's Alice Beer tells us how to bag a bargain! Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7 Follow your hosts: Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir

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• Series 2 Ep 6 - Pre-Bends Bridge?, Investing In Children, Biz Group 66, 10 Year old Lleyton & Anna Webb.

  Friday, 10 March 2023

  49 minutes

  Sam & Emma discuss the pronunciation of "Prebends" bridge and give you the next question in The Durham Podcast Quiz!Sam chats to Robert Johnson from Investing in Children about the work they are doing in Pity Me and County Durham.Investing in Children InstagramInvesting in Children Facebook Emma discovers a new style of business support groups based in South West Durham called Biz Group 66Biz Group 66 Facebook pageWe meet Lleyton from Witton Gilbert Primary School who is the winner of the North East category for the Pearsons National Writing competition And finally Sam chats to Anna Webb ab...

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• Series 2 Ep5 - Local Ballet Dancer Emma Price, Young Market Traders, Anna Williamson on Mental Health at work.

  Friday, 3 March 2023

  41 minutes

  This week on the Durham Podcast: Sam speaks to local ballet dancer Emma Price, currently appearing in 'Swan Lake' for Birmingham Royal Ballet at Sunderland EmpireEmma speaks to Alice from Durham Markets about the upcoming regional heats of the NMTF Young Traders Markets.Sam chats to TV Presenter Anna Williamson about fronting a national campaign for employers and businesses to spend at least 5% of the working week focusing on mental health! Birmingham Royal Ballet: https://www.brb.org.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhamroyalballet/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhamro...

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