Yorkshire Fringe Festival 2026 Preview
Today, 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.
Programmes
Have a look through our past programmes to listen or watch again. You can even filter the results to find the kind of programmes you're particularly interested in.
Red Ladder Theatre Artistic Director Cheryl Martin
Today, 12:00pm
We explore the history and future plans of Red Ladder theatre company and the joys and challenges of creating politically engaged drama.
Saturday Social World Cup Preview
Sat 11th Jul '26, 2:00pm
The radio broadcasters from Saturday Social preview tonight's big match of England vs. Norway.
Saturday Social – Summer Dreams & More
Sat 11th Jul '26, 3:00pm
Talking about great memories of summers past, plans for this summer, dreams of future summer, plus stories of hamsters and gerbils who met sad fates.
Love The Words 352: Chris Campbell/Hannah Stone
Tue 7th Jul '26, 4:00pm
Poet Hannah Stone talks to Chris Campbell, queer neurodivergent poet published by Broken Sleep Books, and two-time UK National Poetry Slam finalist.
The Dissent Dispatches 20: Anti-authoritarian Activism
Mon 6th Jul '26, 4:00pm
In this edition of the Dissent Dispatches, Pablo Kala discusses recent anti-authoritarian activism in the United States with activist Madam X.
Red Kite: The Work Experience Gang 2026
Fri 3rd Jul '26, 2:00pm
Come join our work experience group of 2026 live on the radio as they talk about all the things they did during the week.
Love The Words 351: Mick Jenkinson
Tue 30th Jun '26, 4:00pm
Mick is a poet, songwriter, musician, and freelance arts practitioner from Doncaster. He runs Well Spoken, a monthly poetry evening at Doncaster Brewery.
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.
Red Kite: Community Archeology North
Sun 28th Jun '26, 1:00pm
Chapel FM's youth radio makers visited an archeological dig and Hadrian's Wall Wetlands Recovery in Northumbria.
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ProgrammeButter Popcorn 14: Pulgasari and North Korean cinema
Fri 26th Jun '26, 4:00pm
This month, the show welcomes Lee Bentham (Leeds International Film Festival, What the Film Club) to talk about The cinema of North Korea, and the giant monster PULGARSARI.
THE CHAPEL FM OPEN MIC NIGHT, LIVE!
Fri 26th Jun '26, 7:30pm
Come show East Leeds what you have got! Poetry, music or even juggling? Live on the Radio and Youtube
Red Kite: Sounds of Orange Petals
Thu 25th Jun '26, 6:00pm
Part 1 of our short summer soundscapes made my our young radio makers. Written and edited by Ash Payne
Red Kite: Sounds of Summer Heat
Thu 25th Jun '26, 7:00pm
Part 2 of our short summer soundscapes made my our young radio makers. Written and edited by Emily Cowman And Rex Wray Rogers.
Red Kite: Sounds of Solstice
Thu 25th Jun '26, 2:00pm
Part 3 of our short summer soundscapes made my our young radio makers. Written & edited by Amos Pearse De Wolf, Johan Thompson, Jude Goldrick.
The Irish Hour: Traditions Within Ireland That Unite Everyone
Wed 24th Jun '26, 8:00pm
The 5th episode of the Irish house explores traditions we all share and celebrate. All things from halloween, st. Patricks day, childhood traditions or just great family traditions
Woza Africa 39: Blend of traditional and modern African music
Wed 24th Jun '26, 3:00pm
Woza Africa showcases the fusion of traditional and modern African music. This month’s guest is Nokuthula Zondi, lead vocalist of Ubunye.
Love The Words 350: Patrick Lodge
Tue 23rd Jun '26, 4:00pm
Patrick Lodge is an Irish-Welsh poet who lives in Yorkshire. He has read at festivals across Europe and the UK. His 4th collection, "There You Are", is published by Valley Press.
Roll for Ridiculous: Frezno Nightcrawler
Fri 19th Jun '26, 10:00am
Cryptids, alien abductions, lizard queens, and the dreaded Scrumper...Jack and Bridie take on the role of silly sceptics, dissecting the paranormal!
Vandal Factory 39: Live at Manchester Punk Festival 2026!
Fri 19th Jun '26, 6:00pm
Henry and Natalie return to MPF for another live episode!
Love The Words 349: Juleus Ghunta & Solace
Tue 16th Jun '26, 4:00pm
Juleus Ghunta is a poet based in Alberta, Canada. He talks about art, childhood trauma, and resistance. Plus a special feature from the Fall Into Place 'Solace' group.
Leeds Lit Fest @ Chapel FM
Sun 14th Jun '26, 12:00pm
3 amazing events at Chapel FM in collaboration with Leeds Lit Fest.
Left of Leeds 113: Augustin Bousfield
Fri 12th Jun '26, 4:00pm
A very entertaining afternoon with co-host Panos Kotsiopoulos talking Saint Etienne, ships wheel synthesisers, and the theme tune to “Deal or No Deal” with Augustin Bousfield.
A Little More Conversation: Springing Into Summer
Wed 10th Jun '26, 3:00pm
This episode we will be discussing the transition from spring to summer! Along with the guest we will talk about quintessential summer activities and play a fun mini game.
2 Bobs Jukebox 54: different shoes different feet
Wed 10th Jun '26, 6:00pm
Trev and Daz discuss topic affecting local people alongside some great music, but what was the year???
Sanctuary Dairies: A Conversation on Sexual Health with MESMAC
Wed 10th Jun '26, 10:00am
This week we speak with MESMAC all about the stigma around sexual health within migrant communities
Sanctuary Diaries: Refugee Week
Wed 10th Jun '26, 10:00am
This episode we talk all about what is coming up for Refugee Week including a special guest!
Poetry Unseen collage
Tue 9th Jun '26, 8:20pm
A taster for Poetry Unseen, moments from the first 7 episodes. In Poetry Unseen, poetry enthusiasts respond to poems in the moment, as they come.
Love The Words 348: Stacy Garrop
Tue 9th Jun '26, 4:00pm
Stacy Garrop is a Chicago-based composer whose work centres on dramatic storytelling. She talks to LTW about her fabulous new project, Glorious Mahalia, with The Knonos Quartet.
Poetry Unseen 9
Tue 9th Jun '26, 7:15pm
Chapel FM's new poetry programme in which poetry readers get a poem they don't know and unpack it on the spot!