A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Movie #3 – Beetlejuice
Fri 30th Oct '26, 2:00pm
Euan and Tony discuss Tim Burton's wild version of ghosts, freaks, and the afterlife.
Curiosity Did Not Kill These Cats
Conversations and oral histories with people in Leeds and the wider world who are creating community arts projects.
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Fairing Housing in Leeds: Rally for Same
Fri 9th Oct '26, 5:00pm
Sharing stories, speeches, and sounds from a protest for fairing housing access at Leeds City Council's Merrion Centre on behalf of Same and his family
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Movies – #2 Ghostbusters
Fri 9th Oct '26, 3:00pm
Our host Euan is back with a action-packed discussion of the 1984 classic Ghostbusters.
People’s History of Leeds – Volume 2
Tue 29th Sep '26, 6:00pm
We talk with two of the creators behind the second volume of the story-gathering, oral history project People's History of Leeds – Tom Bailey and Ruth Steinberg.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Movies – #1 The Mummy
Thu 24th Sep '26, 1:00pm
Our radio host Euan and Tony from Chapel FM discuss "The Mummy"
Photographer Peter Mitchell talks his work and memories
Wed 9th Sep '26, 12:00pm
Legendary photographer of Leeds urban spaces and other marvellous things visited Chapel FM as part of a forthcoming documentary film being made about his art and life.
Red Ladder Theatre Artistic Director Cheryl Martin
Mon 13th Jul '26, 12:00pm
We explore the history and future plans of Red Ladder theatre company and the joys and challenges of creating politically engaged drama.
Yorkshire Fringe Festival 2026 Preview
Mon 13th Jul '26, 11:00am
We explore the vision behind the first ever Yorkshire Fringe Festival and talk with Richard Rhodes, one of the organisers, about upcoming events.
Conversations with Enisia: Relationships Under Pressure Zimbabwe Youth in Leeds
Mon 29th Jun '26, 6:00pm
Host Enisia Mashusha speaks with young people from Zimbabwe living in Leeds exploring relationships living in the diaspora.
Andy Burnham in Conversation with Chapel FM Youth Broadcasters
Fri 26th Jun '26, 12:00pm
Several years before becoming Prime Minister, Andy Burnham spoke with Chapel FM youth radio broadcasters about the importance of community journalism and music...
The Seacroft Canto
Fri 24th Apr '26, 6:00pm
Taking inspiration from Dante’s Divine Comedy, The Seacroft Canto was co-created by the Seacroft community and poet Kimberly Campanello.
The Titantic’s Surprising Links to Yorkshire & Chicago
Thu 23rd Apr '26, 5:00pm
Dales Ball and Tony Macaluso discuss fascinating links between the Titanic and Yorkshire & Chicago
Stories from The Leeds Fund – Micro Grant Programme
Tue 14th Apr '26, 9:00am
Lively stories about the impact of Leeds Community Fund's Micro Grant programme on communities and practical information about how organisations can apply for new funding.
Story Explorers from the British Library
Wed 8th Apr '26, 4:00pm
Created with the British Library, a radio documentary from the launch celebration for Story Explorers, their exhibition at Leeds Central Library until 29 August 2026.
Sophie and Stockhausen
Wed 14th Jan '26, 6:00pm
An exploration of a special recording of the "zodiac" composition by one of the 20th centuries most adventurous composers, Karlheinz Stockhausen.
Inclusivity – Talking with Leeds East Academy Students
Wed 17th Dec '25, 2:00pm
Students from Leeds East Academy talk about inclusivity with Fatima Khan-Shah, West Yorkshire's Inclusivity Champion and Eyob, a migrant from Ethiopia.
Young Poet Laureate Programme – from the National Poetry Centre
Thu 23rd Oct '25, 2:00pm
Voices and stories from the new Young Poet Laureate Programme launch event held in Bradford in October 2025 and produced by the National Poetry Centre.
BBC Radio Leeds Interview about the Seacroft Goes Global Market
Tue 15th Jul '25, 4:00pm
Chapel FM Head of Radio Agnes Leonowiciz, Next Gen Youth Radio Participant Lidia Ruddy, and Director Tony Macaluso on BBC Radio Leeds.
Earth Day 2025 at Pudsey Leisure Centre
Sat 26th Apr '25, 12:00pm
A special radio documentary about Leeds Council's 2025 Earth Day gathering.
Leeds International Film Festival: Interviews with Yorkshire Short Films
Tue 12th Nov '24, 3:00pm
We interview three filmmakers whose work is featured in this year's Yorkshire Short Films: James McGlade, James C. Thompson, Ben G. Brown.
Rubbish Words: from The National Poetry Centre
Thu 24th Oct '24, 5:00pm
A sound collage from The National Poetry Centre's "Rubbish Words" event at the Leeds Corn Exchange in October 2024.
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