Love The Words 333: Minutes From The Revolution
Tue 3rd Mar '26, 4:00pm
They're out in the streets. It's all kicking off. But is it in the minutes? Brand new comedy satire by Freya Jackson, a highlight from Writing On Air 2026.
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.
Leeds Conservatoire: Chapel L.A – Oscar? Hardly Knew Her!
Tue 3rd Mar '26, 3:00pm
Leeds Conservatoire students will take you from Leeds to Hollywood, with an Oscartastic hour of music, movies, and must-sees!
THE ONLY HIGH I NEED
Sun 1st Mar '26, 10:00am
In Ria Tocsin’s debut novel, Darcy tells her powerfully affecting story. Ria talks frankly about addiction and violence
CHANGING THE NARRATIVE
Sun 1st Mar '26, 11:00am
What’s domestic abuse really like for victim-survivors? And what are the harmful narratives that need to be changed? In-depth discussion.
STEPPING INSIDE THE NATIONAL POETRY CENTRE
Sun 1st Mar '26, 12:15pm
Tony Macaluso continues the story of this landmark building in Leeds with studio guests.
LIFE, DEATH, AND BEYOND
Sun 1st Mar '26, 1:00pm
All is not yet lost. A personal narrative by Jaspreet Mander of a near-death experience.
REGRESSION
Sun 1st Mar '26, 1:45pm
Have we been here before? And will we come again? John Otley draws back the veil, with guests.
A CHILD DRAWS A BUTTERFLY IN THE SAND SCAR
Sun 1st Mar '26, 2:30pm
Ruth Steinberg, storyweaver, and sound artist Martin Berger, in a performance that combines words with sounds.
EATING HISTORY, 1938-46
Sun 1st Mar '26, 3:30pm
More stories from Len Biran about a world in turmoil. But you have to eat! Live storytelling in the radio theatre.
DANCE FOR RADIO
Sun 1st Mar '26, 4:30pm
Musician Martin Berger, poet Peter Spafford, and dancers Rachel Dean and Anthony Haddon make the improbable possible.
PAUL’S GARDEN
Sat 28th Feb '26, 10:00am
Paul’s buying a house with a beautiful garden. And they’re in love, so it’ll be her home too. Won’t it? Story from Isabel Edain.
AN UNHOLY MARTYR
Sat 28th Feb '26, 10:30am
Ginger-haired Michael James O’Reilly, 13, wonders what the f*** he’s doing at St Desmond’s Catholic Boarding School. Story from Martin Riley.
FORGET ME NOT
Sat 28th Feb '26, 11:00am
Reflections on love, loss and remembrance written and presented by John Irving Clarke, Howard Falshaw, Lisa Falshaw and Mick Jenkinson.
ANCIENT THRESHOLDS
Sat 28th Feb '26, 12:00pm
Greek and Roman thresholds with The Muddy Archaeologist, Gillian Hovell, in discussion with poet Emma Storr.
THE JOURNEY FROM CREATING TO SHARING
Sat 28th Feb '26, 1:00pm
Typewriter Poet Molly Ovenden and fellow writers talk about crossing the threshold from solitary creating to public sharing.
OTHER TONGUE, MOTHER TONGUE (Part 2)
Sat 28th Feb '26, 2:15pm
Poets from online publication The Other Side of Hope and from all over the world share work in their own languages and in English.
IDYLLS OF THE KING (Part 3)
Sat 28th Feb '26, 3:30pm
Tennyson’s epic cycle of poems about loyalty, truth, and political turmoil read in three parts by Ibrahim Knight.
TOWER OF SONG
Sat 28th Feb '26, 4:00pm
Live music with regulars of this themed night for songwriters who turn their talents to Threshold, with Nicky Bray and Carl Flattery.
THE WRITE STUFF
Sat 28th Feb '26, 6:00pm
Stories and poetry from Leeds U3A’s vibrant creative writing group returning with their personal take on the festival theme.
THE BILLY MYERS RADIO SHOW
Sat 28th Feb '26, 7:00pm
Billy Myers presents his own unique brand of comedy, co-featuring Alan Partridge, Terry Wogan and many more!
CLEAR OUT YOUR CLOSET
Sat 28th Feb '26, 7:30pm
Join the local and international COYC poets for a vibetastic evening of poetry, performance and lots of soul, hosted by Julie Jones.
WHAT IF..?
Fri 27th Feb '26, 10:00am
You are invited to look beyond the mask to a hidden inner world, the concealed struggles and triumphs. Story from Melissa Wuidart Phillips.
FIRST STORY (Part 1)
Fri 27th Feb '26, 10:30am
First Story is a national organisation that places writers in schools. Young writers from residencies in West Yorkshire share their work.
BISHOP YOUNG
Fri 27th Feb '26, 12:00pm
Young writers from Bishop Young Academy in East Leeds share writing created on a recent visit to Chapel FM.
FIRST STORY (Part 2)
Fri 27th Feb '26, 1:00pm
First Story is a national organisation that places writers in schools. Young writers from residencies in West Yorkshire share their work.
HEATHER IN HEAVEN
Fri 27th Feb '26, 2:00pm
‘Nobody told me heaven would be like this’. A sequence of poems in memoriam Heather Rathmell (1942-1953) by her brother Neil (1947-)
AND THE POINT IS?
Fri 27th Feb '26, 2:45pm
Why do old people think books help young people to live their lives? Is there any point in doing Literature at school? Live talk by Geraldine Beattie.
WAKEY WILD ONES
Fri 27th Feb '26, 4:00pm
Lyrical audio drama by Tim Brookes about five former club friends from Wakefield reflecting on love, loss, and basslines.
DECISIONS
Fri 27th Feb '26, 4:45pm
The Roundhay Park bench once more plays host to Pat and Dave as they face another of life’s great taboos. Audio drama from Mally and Phil Harvey.
OTHER TONGUE, MOTHER TONGUE (Part 1)
Fri 27th Feb '26, 5:00pm
Poets from online publication The Other Side of Hope and from all over the world share work in their own languages and in English.