Left of Leeds 105: Brandon Spivey
Fri 14th Nov '25, 4:00pm
This month we talk to Brandon Spivey about his life, Dada and his latest film "Crass: The Sound of Free Speech - The Story of Reality Asylum".
Programmes
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Red Kite: Youth Views on the Media
Fri 14th Nov '25, 2:00pm
Ruth Pitt, from Under the Moon & the National Poetry Centre, joins Lidia, Hollie and Jude for a free-spirited discussion of how we experience the media.
The Dissent Dispatches 14: Youth Arts Activism and Climate Justice in South Africa – Life After Coal
Thu 13th Nov '25, 5:00pm
In the first of a series of short podcasts from South Africa, Pablo Kala talks with Ntombi Ndaba and Petunia Nompumelelo Ndhlovu from Life After Coal
Red Kite: Spaces + Places + Everything In Between
Thu 13th Nov '25, 6:00pm
This episode we talk all about the places and spaces in Leeds that make us feel safe, uncomfortable and weird.
Love The Words 321: Ria Tocsin
Wed 12th Nov '25, 4:00pm
The Only High I Need is a new novel by Ria Tocsin. It's Darcy’s first story. Is this story true or is it just a tale? You decide. Ria talks frankly to LTW.
Think Global Act Local 43
Wed 12th Nov '25, 8:00pm
We take an apple picking walk in Killingbeck with the Roots group, and speak to Seacroft lad, Professor Tony Ryan, and to his dad.
The Billy Myers Radio Show: Episode 3
Tue 11th Nov '25, 5:00pm
Episode 3: Billy Myers presents his very own brand of surreal humour, starring John Lennon, Alan Partridge, Miss Piggy, and many more. Oh and Billy Myers.
Poetry Unseen: Episode 2
Tue 11th Nov '25, 7:30pm
Episode 2 of a brand new poetry show on ELCR. Poetry enthusiasts respond in the moment to poems they have never previously seen. What's it all about?
Teenage Daydream 149
Wed 5th Nov '25, 5:00pm
Toby & the gang are back!
Sanctuary Diaries: Navigating Change, Homesickness & Finding Comfort
Wed 5th Nov '25, 11:00am
On today's episode we talk all about the things that come with migration - homesickness, change & whether it is any different for men and women.
Love The Words 320: Love Digitally
Tue 4th Nov '25, 4:00pm
Erin and Josh grew up together in Yorkshire and now are on opposite sides of the globe. Melanie Taylor talks about her new novel, Love Digitally. Plus The Devil's Den.
Club Dance 58
Fri 31st Oct '25, 11:00pm
Join us for another month of Club Dance!
Butter Popcorn: The Horror films of 2025 in review
Fri 31st Oct '25, 4:00pm
As an annual tradition, Butter Popcorn dedicates its October show to Horror, the spookiest of all film genres.
From The Bandroom 76: Greater Manchester Youth Brass Band
Fri 31st Oct '25, 10:00pm
We visit Salford University to meet the Greater Manchester Youth Brass Band
Wryters Comedy Hour: Episode 1
Fri 31st Oct '25, 2:00pm
A brand new radio sketch show, recorded live at Chapel FM, and sponsored by DESPAIR! Join the Hootiest Hour of Humour for its debut episode.
Woza Africa 38: Afro Jazz special
Wed 29th Oct '25, 3:00pm
Every 4th Wednesdays of the month at 3PM hosted by Nobuhle and Xolani or listen via www.chapelfm.co.uk. On today's show, we are showcasing Afro Jazz.
Vandal Factory 35: Hope In The Making
Wed 29th Oct '25, 8:00pm
Recorded at Greenbelt Festival and featuring nature photographer Bruce Kendrick. Then we speak to Portia Kamons and Nara Kim about SEVENTEEN, a libretto using classical music.
Teenage Daydream 148
Wed 29th Oct '25, 5:00pm
Halloween special with Toby & the gang!
We Are Seacroft: Imagination Station
Wed 29th Oct '25, 2:00pm
We are at the launch of the Imagination Station over in north Seacroft - a place created by young people & LS14 trust for imaginations to take the lead!
Love The Words 319: Leeds City of Languages, Nela Bartova
Tue 28th Oct '25, 4:00pm
A foretaste of Leeds City of Languages, a vibrant festival celebrating our languages and global connections, plus soundscapes from Czech artist Nela Bartova.
Poetry Unseen: Episode 1
Tue 28th Oct '25, 7:30pm
Episode 1 of a brand new poetry show on ELCR. Poetry enthusiasts respond in the moment to poems they have never previously seen. What's it all about?
Soundcheck: Semay Wu, Lewys Holt Duo, The Teruki Chan, in The Attic
Mon 27th Oct '25, 12:00am
3 individual artists who create sound and noise music and throw in some Japanese Jazz in non stop interesting, creative and non linear ways.
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.
Blue Owl Performance Loft: Youth Open Mic – Oct 2025
Wed 22nd Oct '25, 6:00pm
Our regular open mic for performers age 25 and younger. We welcome new participants who want to perform music, spoken word, theatre, or other arts.
Teenage Daydream 147
Wed 22nd Oct '25, 5:00pm
Join in for another week of Teenage Daydream
Sanctuary Diaries: Dispersal & Everything That Follows
Wed 22nd Oct '25, 4:00pm
In this episode we discuss the process of dispersal & all of the things that come with it - community, uncertainty & family. In collaboration with VOICES network.
Love The Words 318: Alan Smith & Jaimes Lewis Moran
Tue 21st Oct '25, 4:00pm
Poetry! Alan Smith has taught in universities & prisons. Now he's writing his own poetry. Jaimes Lewis Moran, Seacroft poet, reads from his brand new collection.
Left of Leeds 104: John Bisset
Fri 17th Oct '25, 4:00pm
This month we talk to John Bisset from back in June about his life, music and the Relay event in Leeds, three hours of improvised music at the Hyde Park Book Club and more
Hot Flavours 103: Rain Dogs and Wayward Angels
Fri 17th Oct '25, 10:00pm
Christian McBride, plus Wes Montgomery, Johnny Hodges and Ben Webster. Cecile McLorin Salvant will surely delight, whilst Tom Waits lets his ‘Rain Dogs’ off the leash.
Stephen Tribute Show: Rod Stewart
Fri 17th Oct '25, 2:00pm
Join us for another week of Stephen's tribute show - we will be listening to Rod Stewart.