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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ANCIENT THRESHOLDS
Sat 28th Feb '26, 12:00pm
Greek and Roman thresholds with The Muddy Archaeologist, Gillian Hovell, in discussion with poet Emma Storr.
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.
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.
THE THRESHOLD
Fri 27th Feb '26, 10:15pm
Strange things happen at sea. Story from Philip Wiggs about the threshold between what we know and what we cannot know.
PICNIC AT ALMSCLIFFE
Fri 27th Feb '26, 10:00pm
Tim Boardman’s phone was found at Almscliffe Crag. If you have information on his whereabouts please contact local police. Spooky audio drama.
THIS PLACE, TO ALL PLACES LINKED: JOURNEYING WITH DANTE
Fri 27th Feb '26, 9:00pm
Poet Kimberly Campanello leads a journey through her new version of Dante’s Divine Comedy, based on her experience of Parkinson’s disease
THE LINES BETWEEN
Fri 27th Feb '26, 7:30pm
Rise & Howl presents four short plays interwoven with poetry, exploring the moments that shapeshift and connect us.
GRADE OF EXECUTION
Fri 27th Feb '26, 6:30pm
As a change in admin brings up Enriquez’s past, how much will he risk for his 3rd consecutive Olympic gold? Live drama reading from Catherine Shonack.
IDYLLS OF THE KING (Part 2)
Fri 27th Feb '26, 6:15pm
Tennyson’s epic cycle of poems about loyalty, truth, and political turmoil read in three parts by Ibrahim Knight.
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.
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.
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.
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.