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.
Programmes
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Young People @ Leeds Libraries: A Conversation On Food
Fri 27th Feb '26, 3:00pm
In this one time collaboration with Leeds Libraries - we discuss all things food with young people. What are some foods that bring back memories, what do we call dinner + more.
RED KITE: WHOSE HERITAGE?
Thu 26th Feb '26, 3:30pm
Young people from Chapel FM’s Next Generation take the idea of heritage and what it means to them.
SANCTUARY DIARIES
Thu 26th Feb '26, 6:00pm
Stories of coming to the UK by broadcasters from Chapel FM’s regular radio show of the same name.
THE MUSIC MAN
Thu 26th Feb '26, 5:00pm
The boundary of time is the keeper. The music - it knows; it is the gateway. But to where? Fiction from Gaia Sequoia
LEEDS-LILLE RADIO CABARET
Thu 26th Feb '26, 6:00pm
Young radio makers from Chapel FM’s Next Generation share stories and sounds from their recent trip to Seacroft’s twin community of Moulins in Lille, France.
STORIES FROM THE SOFA
Thu 26th Feb '26, 8:15pm
A candlelit weave of tales and myths from storytellers Ruth Steinberg, Vickie Orton and Matthew Bellwood.
THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
Thu 26th Feb '26, 7:00pm
Stone Soup return for another wry look at life past, present and future through song, stories and conversation.
LEA Radio: What Does Culture Mean To Us?
Wed 25th Feb '26, 12:00pm
On this episode we discuss everything culture & how we navigate it as teenagers in Leeds.
RED KITE: SPACES AND PLACES
Sun 22nd Feb '26, 10:00am
Young people from Chapel FM’s Next Generation chat about public spaces in Leeds and how they feel about them.
WHOSE MILK IS IT ANYWAY?
Sun 22nd Feb '26, 10:30am
Barbara complains about her husband leaving the milk out, but the relationship went sour long before the milk. Audio drama by Jan Ruppe.